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Ceasefire talks end without agreement, Israeli attacks on Rafah continue

Israel launched a new attack on the Gaza Strip on Friday morning
10 May 2024

Ecstasy and controversy: Comeback kings Real stun Bayern to reach UCL final

Real Madrid produced a spectacular comeback against Bayern Munich to reach the Champions League final on Wednesday with Joselu striking twice in the dying minutes, earning them a 2-1 win to progress 4-3 on aggregate. Alphonso Davies smashed the visiting German giants ahead in the second half but record 14-time winners Madrid produced a sensational comeback with Joselu netting in the 88th and 91st minutes. Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer made his first error leading goal since 2021 in the competition which gifted Real their first goal and the Bavarians had a controversial offside decision that went against them late in the game.  The Daily Star's sports podcast Pitch Perfect brings you a spirited discussion on all the major events that transpired in the game in its latest episode. 
9 May 2024

Biden warns Israel to refrain from Rafah operation

The US opposes Israel's decision to attack Rafah in Gaza. US President Joe Biden has warned Israel to refrain from attacking the country
9 May 2024

How the BAF trainer fighter jet crashed in Chattogram

A trainer fighter jet of Bangladesh Air Force has crashed into the Karnaphuli river in Chattogram due to mechanical failure. Divers and firefighters are working to retrieve the aircraft.
9 May 2024

Is there an election going on?

Voters in the Chimbuk Hill area in the dark about the ongoing upazila polls
8 May 2024

30-40pc voter turnout in first phase of upazila polls: CEC

Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal said that voting in the first phase of upazila elections was held peacefully
8 May 2024

Myanmar conflict: Explosions from across the border rock Teknaf

Teknaf upazila in Cox's Bazar was once again rocked yesterday by sounds of explosions coming from across the border in Myanmar's Rakhine state
7 May 2024

Israel plays down Hamas nod to ceasefire, hits Rafah

Israel played down the likelihood of a ceasefire in Gaza yesterday after Hamas said it had accepted a proposal from mediators, even as residents fled the city of Rafah in fear of an Israeli assault.
6 May 2024

US pauses ammunition shipment to Israel for first time since Oct 7: reports

The Biden administration paused a shipment of US-made ammunition to Israel last week amid the latter's ongoing attack on Gaza, but the reasons for doing so were not clear, according to media outlets in the US and Israel
6 May 2024

Mud houses: Providing shelter from harsh temperatures

During the relentless heatwave, as urban dwellers seek respite amidst the concrete jungle, those residing in mud houses across rural areas of Dinajpur and neighbouring districts find themselves considerably more at ease
5 May 2024

Student protests against Israel's offensive in Gaza spread

Student protests against the Israeli military assault on Gaza following the unprecedented October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel have spread to several countries
5 May 2024

Upazila Polls: AL, BNP struggle to keep a grip on grassroots

The upazila election has exposed how neither of the two major parties, the Awami League and BNP, has full control over the grassroots leaders.
4 May 2024

Chairman candidate attacked by 'rivals’

Upazila chairman candidate Shahana Ferdousi Sima was beaten up allegedly by the supporters of one of her rivals in Lalmonirhat early today
4 May 2024

National Rabindra Sangeet Festival to honour Kalim Sharafi and Sadi Mohammad this year

Two esteemed figures will be specially honoured during the festival and they are, Kalim Sharafi, marking his 100th birthday on May 8, and the late Sadi Mohammad.
4 May 2024
4 May 2024

Acute water crisis in the hills

Amid the ongoing heatwave, there is an acute water crisis in the villages along the Chimbuk-Nilgiri road in Bandarban
3 May 2024

Who do you want to bring to power by ousting me: PM wonders about leftists

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked the country’s leftist parties who they want to bring to power by ousting her
2 May 2024

Biden's Israeli policy under pressure from pro-Palestinian students

As the conflict in Gaza persists, a growing number of young Americans are expressing solidarity with Palestinians, prompting protests and student detentions nationwide
1 May 2024

The origins of May Day

As we observe May Day today, let's look into where, when and how the demand for the for the 8-hour work day was first raised
1 May 2024