Why is Delhi witnessing a wave of protests?
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Writing with feet: Dukhu Mia builds a school after failing to find a job
6 October 2026
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Pakistan’s weapons, US intelligence support: Saudi Arabia’s plan against Houthis
6 October 2026
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Preparations to send 10,000 workers to Malaysia at no cost: Who can apply?
6 October 2026
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Power, gas, water: How a ‘syndicate’ charges slum dwellers extra
4 October 2026
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Protests in Delhi, Mumbai put Modi govt under growing pressure
4 October 2026
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Why is Bangladesh failing to curb juvenile crime? Star Discourse
4 October 2026
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The Cumilla home where Kazi Nazrul Islam and SD Burman sang together
3 October 2026
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Income tax returns explained: Who must file and how to correct mistakes
3 October 2026
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Can a monorail effectively serve a densely populated city like Dhaka?
30 September 2026
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Bangladesh Bank to lift bar on investing abroad
Not long ago, Bangladeshi companies were not allowed to invest abroad. In 2014, a Bangladeshi company was given permission to make such an investment for the first time. Only 16 organisations have had this opportunity so far. However, according to a guideline published by Bangladesh Bank on January 27, any Bangladeshi company will be able to open sister concerns abroad.
1 February 2022
WDB trying to capitalise on the misfortunes of Bhabadah
Unpredictable life amid a vast expanse of water. Everything starting from villages, farmland, educational institutes and houses are going underwater in the Bhabadah area of Jessore.
1 February 2022
Does Biman matter in the international market?
Biman Bangladesh Airlines started its journey back in 1972 with a single DC-3 aircraft. Now, after 50 years it has 21 aircrafts in its fleet, including several that are state of the art. Yet, the national flag carrier is marred by persistent consumer dissatisfaction, receding number of destinations and over a thousand crore taka worth of debt. In its half a century of existence, what is Biman Bangladesh Airlines' achievement? Why is Biman yet to matter in the international aviation business?
31 January 2022
No better puri than Buddu's in Old Dhaka!
The aroma is what makes Buddu’s puri in Dhaka’s old town so unique.
31 January 2022
How much do appointments of VCs depend on political affiliation?
The vice-chancellor post in public universities is becoming the sole privilege for persons with political affiliations with the ruling party.
30 January 2022
'Want to provide tuition in exchange for food'
Posters such as "room for rent, "sublet", "AC repairing service" or "missing person news" can be found all over the city.
30 January 2022
Bildakini: First govt-grant film to feature a foreign actress in lead role
The shooting of ‘Bildakini’, a Bangladeshi film starring popular actor Mosharraf Karim and Indian actress Parno Mittra, is going on in Natore and Naogaon. The film is based on a novel of the same name written by Nuruddin Jahangir. Directed by Fazlul Kabir Tuhin, the film received a Government grant.
30 January 2022
New poor remain out of govt's financial and food aid
Around three quarter of total economic peripheral demographic have been severely affected by the pandemic induced economic crisis, finds a study by Center for Policy Dialogue (CPD).
29 January 2022
Development at the expense of public health?
In the span of last six years, residents of Dhaka could breathe in non-toxic air for a total of six days. A new study found that pollution from the ongoing hundred-plus construction projects contribute to the majority of air pollution in Dhaka, a city already suffocating in toxic air from brick fields, industries, vehicles, and more.
29 January 2022
Selling cheap phones online: A new deception tactic?
A fraudulent gang set up a trap by placing ads in social media. Falling into this trap, about 1,500 people from Dhaka and nearby areas lost a total of Tk 1.6 crore. Another group of con artists swindled lakhs from people by luring them with offers of cheap mobile phones at Muktagachha, Mymensingh.
28 January 2022
Of love and rebellion: Poet Kamal Chowdhury’s birthday today
His poetry speaks of love and rebellion. Time, society, and lyricism are the characteristics of his work. To his readers and the young generation he is known as Kobi (poet) Kamal Chowdhury.
28 January 2022
Election of Film Artists’ Association held today
The election of the Bangladesh Film Artists’ Association was held today. The voting took place from 9am to 5pm at BFDC. Members of the police force were there to ensure the security.
28 January 2022
Zayed Khan denies allegation of bribing voters
Attendees today crowded the FDC premises to cast their votes at the Bangladesh Film Artists Association Election.
28 January 2022
Shyam Singha Roy: a Telegu reincarnation story set in Kolkata
Telugu film "Shyam Singha Roy" was released last December.
28 January 2022
'Why does one need to be a member of Film Artists' Association to make films?'
Abdullah Zahir Babu has been involved with the Bangla film industry for more than 4 decades. During this time, he wrote more than 500 screenplays, of which 285 were released. His father Zahirul Haque was a director, actor, and producer. Babu got the opportunity to see the film industry closely. Despite being accused of stealing plots, he is a regular face at Film Development Corporation (FDC).
27 January 2022
Waterway accidents: Can investigation, recommendations stop them?
How are the victims and families of those who died in water accidents doing? Have they received any compensation? Are people responsible ever going to face justice?
27 January 2022
How the Bridge Authority 'mistakenly' filled up parts of Turag River
The Bangladesh Bridge Authority has filled up parts of the Turag River without taking permission from the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) and claimed it was done mistakenly by a Chinese contractor.
27 January 2022
Dhaka Metro Rail milestone: Last girder segment of MRT-6 installed
The country's first metro rail reached a major milestone today with the completion of the entire 20.1 km viaduct.
27 January 2022
Sugarcane jaggery 'lali' in Brahmanbaria buffalo mills
A fancy type of sugarcane jaggery locally known as “Lali” is being made in the Bijoynagar Upazila of Brahmanbaria using grinding mills run by buffalos.
27 January 2022
Rare Leucistic Checkered Keelback snake found in Bangladesh
A rare leucistic white checkered keelback snake was found in Bangladesh.
26 January 2022