The rise, decline and revival of Buddhism in Bengal
12 July 2026, 16:48 PM
In Focus
Two visions of Sulh-i Kul: Akbar and Dara Shukoh
10 July 2026, 00:01 AM
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Pachapdi Gazi, the 'Jim Corbett of Bengal', and the truth about Sundarbans 'man-eaters'
9 July 2026, 00:01 AM
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How Mohammedan Sporting Club shaped Muslim identity in colonial Bengal
8 July 2026, 00:07 AM
In Focus
The untold history of the rivers that connect Bangladesh and Asia
7 July 2026, 00:30 AM
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A new history of Battala books
6 July 2026, 00:02 AM
In Focus
The forgotten history of football in Bangladesh
3 July 2026, 00:15 AM
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How old Bengali advertisements sold the dream of fair skin
4 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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Bengal, Mysore, and the making of American independence
2 July 2026, 00:38 AM
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The many gifts of Mustafa Monwar
2 July 2026, 00:01 AM
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Star editor gets HC bail in 10 cases
The High Court today grants anticipatory bail to The Daily Star Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam for eight weeks in 10 cases.
7 June 2016, 08:55 AM
Cyclone Roanu wreaks havoc on roads, bridges
Cyclone Roanu, which hit the southern region on May 21, has caused serious damage to infrastructure in six districts of Barisal
6 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Christian trader killing: 5-day remand sought for ‘arrestee’
Police seek five-day remand for the youth who was shown arrested in the murder case of Christian grocer Sunil Gomez in Natore’s Bonpara yesterday. Assailants hacked 60-year old Sunil in his shop at Bonpara Christian Palli in the upazila after offering Sunday prayers, leaving him dead.
6 June 2016, 15:20 PM
Bangladesh home minister suggests Israeli behind spate of killings
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal suggests an Israeli link to the recent killings of secular bloggers and minorities.
6 June 2016, 14:57 PM
Ramadan begins tomorrow
Holy Ramadan, the month of self-purification through fasting and abstinence, begins tomorrow as the new moon was sighted in the country.
6 June 2016, 13:22 PM
CNG stations to stay shut 7hrs in Ramadan
CNG refueling stations across the country will stay closed from 3:00pm to 10:00pm daily during the month of Ramadan, State Minister for Power and Energy Nasrul Hamid.
6 June 2016, 06:22 AM
Rail route blocked for stoppage of intercity trains
Demanding stoppage of intercity trains at Biddyaganj Railway Station, hundreds of people yesterday blocked the Mymensingh-Jamalpur
5 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Human chain demands death penalty for Konika's killer
Different women's and non-governmental organisations formed a human chain in front of Shaheed Setu Hall in Chapainawabganj town
5 June 2016, 18:00 PM
SC upholds lawyer Shakila’s HC bail order
The Supreme Court upholds the High Court order that granted bail to lawyer Shakila Farjana in two cases filed over her alleged involvement in financing a militant outfit.
5 June 2016, 05:33 AM
Bridge subsidence cuts rail links with Sylhet for 10 hrs
Train communications from Sylhet with Dhaka and Chittagong were restored yesterday after 10 hours of disruption following the
4 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Nurses postpone strike until PM’s return from KSA
Agitating nurses postpone their ongoing strike until Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina returns from her visit to Saudi Arabia.
4 June 2016, 07:44 AM
Rains halt Sylhet’s rail link with Dhaka, Ctg for 10hrs
Rail communication of Sylhet with Dhaka and Chittagong remained suspended for 10 hours as overnight downpour damaged rail tracks in Srimangal upazila of Moulvibazar.
4 June 2016, 03:32 AM
The Inheritance of Loss
This is a story of a journey into the past of Tongibari, an important part of the incredible Vikrampur civilisation. Once known as the
3 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Girl saved from early marriage
A schoolgirl was saved from underage marriage in Phulbari upazila of Dinajpur yesterday.
2 June 2016, 18:00 PM
8 AL rebel candidates expelled
Gangachara upazila unit of Awami League in Rangpur district expelled eight rebel chairman candidates in union parishad election for
2 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Land acquisition move for power plant protested
People of Dhankhali village formed a human chain at Degree College haat in Kalapara upazila yesterday, demanding an immediate halt
2 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Bus strike withdrawn
The bus strike on Chittagong-Khagrachhari road was withdrawn on Tuesday after three days of its enforcement following a clash
1 June 2016, 18:00 PM
120 Indian cows seized
Members of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) seized 120 Indian cows worth about Tk 1 crore from Daulatpur area of Jessore yesterday. On
1 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Nor'westers lash Satkhira, Sherpur
A woman was killed and around 500 houses were damaged as nor'westers lashed different villages of Satkhira and Sherpur districts yesterday.
1 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Under construction bridge lacks required height
An under construction bridge on the Ichhamoti River in Sirajdikhan upazila under the district is likely to pose serious threat to the water transports plying under the bridge in the rainy season as the structure lacks required height.
1 June 2016, 18:00 PM