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Parties vow focus on employment, education

BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and National Citizen Party yesterday outlined their plans focusing on fairer economic and education systems, as well as increased employment opportunities.
29 November 2025

Polls schedule likely in 2nd week of Dec

Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin said yesterday that the schedule for the upcoming general election will likely be announced in the second week of December.
29 November 2025

Decision to return not solely in my hands

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has said he longs to be by his ailing mother Khaleda Zia in this hour of crisis, but returning to Bangladesh is not entirely in his hands.
29 November 2025

Laurels for tech powerhouses

4 companies, 3 individuals recognised at 10th BRAC Bank-The Daily Star ICT Awards
29 November 2025

Khaleda’s condition ‘unchanged’; still not fit for travel

Sending her abroad now depends on the improvement of her overall condition and the recommendation of the medical board
29 November 2025

Rail link with Sylhet snapped as oil wagon derails

Udayan and Upaban Express remain stranded at Sylhet station
29 November 2025

Voter confidence fragile ahead of national polls

Eminent economist Debapriya Bhattacharya yesterday said voter confidence remains fragile, with many fearing the election may not be held at all and, even if it is, uncertainties persist over how free, fair, acceptable and participatory it will be.
29 November 2025

Human trafficking: New law drafted as 95% of cases end in acquittal

The new ordinance updates the legal framework to meet international standards, particularly the UN protocol on migrant smuggling.
29 November 2025

4 journos hurt in attack ‘led by BNP leader’

Four journalists were injured in an attack allegedly carried out by a BNP leader and his followers in Mymensingh’s Trishal upazila yesterday.
29 November 2025

Civic groups vow to establish good governance

An open discussion was held yesterday at a community centre in Chattogram city to exchange experiences and determine next steps for anti-corruption activities aimed at promoting integrity and good governance across various service sectors in Chattogram.
29 November 2025

BNP activists wait outside Evercare for updates

BNP leaders and activists continued to gather outside Evercare Hospital in Dhaka yesterday to enquire about the health condition of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, despite repeated instructions from the party not to crowd the hospital premises.
29 November 2025

Amra Notun award 2025: Three young changemakers honoured

Stories of Inclusion, Jol Shikha and Good Do Toys -- three youth-led initiatives -- were awarded the Amra Notun Young Changemakers Award 2025 in recognition of their efforts to drive social change.
29 November 2025

Boost readiness as earthquake risk remains high

Bangladesh faces a high risk of major earthquakes due to its location along three active tectonic plate faults, experts warned yesterday, stressing that preparedness, public awareness and modern technology are crucial to reducing casualties and damage.
29 November 2025

Education in Bangla key to intellectual growth

Education must begin in the mother tongue if a nation wants to preserve its cultural identity and develop a meaningful intellectual tradition, speakers said at a seminar on Friday.
29 November 2025

Four abandoned grenades found in Dhaka’s Sarulia

Serial numbers on grenades appear tampered, Rab says
29 November 2025

Bangladeshi man shot dead by BSF along Chuadanga Border

The body will be returned to Bangladesh after autopsy
29 November 2025
29 November 2025

Madrasa student dies as speeding truck runs him over in Gazipur

Victim fell off a motorcycle while overtaking; a truck coming from behind ran over him
29 November 2025

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif wishes Khaleda Zia a swift recovery

Praises BNP chairperson’s contributions to Bangladesh
29 November 2025

7 pioneers honoured at 10th BRAC Bank-The Daily Star ICT Awards

Four companies, three individuals awarded for contributions to digital finance, e‑commerce, health‑tech and innovation
29 November 2025