Bangladesh will not wait for a Teesta water-sharing deal with India, calling it a matter of “life and death” for river communities, and is instead turning to China to discuss development projects in the region, said Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman yesterday.

Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has instructed senior party leaders to prepare a list of potential candidates for key posts in the party’s associated and affiliated bodies.

Their actions have 'severely tarnished' the institution's image, SC administration says

From sexual abuse and child marriage to labour exploitation and preventable disease, Bangladesh’s children are paying the price for adult negligence and broken systems

Khalilur Rahman says public debate is welcome, but the agreement should be assessed in a broader global context

BGB recovers drone in Lalmonirhat; flag meeting preparations underway

Strong civil‑military bond rooted in independence history, says AKM Shamsul Islam

Tarique Rahman calls for performance audits to ensure effective use of public funds

Family claims he was close to release after bail in multiple cases

Says at least 30 individuals may face charges, including Sheikh Hasina

Condemns alleged travel restriction on World Press Freedom Day

First bilateral engagement since new political government formation

46,514 Bangladeshi pilgrims so far reached Saudi Arabia to perform hajj this year

Processing facilities, high transport costs limit farmers’ gains despite bumper harvest

BNP lawmaker pledges active role for women representatives

PM’s info adviser says filing specific murder cases against journalists in custody was a ‘wrong move’

One survives after swimming ashore

State-owned Janata Bank has issued an auction notice to sell the assets of Globe Janakantha, including the 15-storey Janakantha Bhaban in the capital, as it seeks to recover Tk 215 crore in defaulted loans

The Daily Star and building technology and ideas (bti) ltd are set to launch the third edition of the “bti–The Daily Star Stellar Women Awards”, continuing their joint initiative to recognise emerging women for their contributions to society and nation-building.

In an unverified audio clip, the sound of a gun being cocked is heard, followed by a gunshot and the groans of a man. On the other end of the line, Teknaf municipality councillor Akramul Haque’s wife and two daughters scream, pleading for his life.