Power, gas, water: How a ‘syndicate’ charges slum dwellers extra
4 October 2026
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Star Multimedia
Protests in Delhi, Mumbai put Modi govt under growing pressure
4 October 2026
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Star Multimedia
Why is Bangladesh failing to curb juvenile crime? Star Discourse
4 October 2026
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Star Multimedia
The Cumilla home where Kazi Nazrul Islam and SD Burman sang together
3 October 2026
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Star Multimedia
Income tax returns explained: Who must file and how to correct mistakes
3 October 2026
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Star Multimedia
Can a monorail effectively serve a densely populated city like Dhaka?
30 September 2026
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Star Multimedia
How long can the world manage without Middle Eastern oil and gas?
30 September 2026
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Star Multimedia
Did Pakistan’s refusal hold up uranium supplies for Rooppur?
30 September 2026
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Star Multimedia
Pry teacher recruitment: Selected, yet still waiting
28 September 2026
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Bangladesh
Police propose crime crackdown in 3 phases
26 September 2026
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Crime & Justice
No progress in ceasefire talks, Israel attacks parts of Gaza
Today marks the ninth month of the conflict in Gaza. Israel has stepped up its attacks on Gaza since the beginning of the ninth month
7 June 2024
What's the new crawling peg method to determine value of the dollar?
The crawling peg is a system of exchange rate adjustments in which a currency with a fixed exchange rate is allowed to fluctuate within a band of rates
5 June 2024
What's the budget? Why is it important for you to know the budget?
In today's Star Explains, we will know why and how the national budget affects the life of every person in the country
5 June 2024
Businessman shot for not paying up extortion in Narsingdi
Find out more on today's Newsbytes
4 June 2024
Graft allegations: Benazir unlikely to appear before ACC on June 6
As no response came from former inspector general of police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed’s side to the Anti-Corruption Commission's (ACC) summons, it is unlikely that he would appear before it, said sources
4 June 2024
Woman dies in police custody in Jashore, family alleges torture
A woman died in police custody in Jashore's Abhaynagar upazila yesterday morning, hours after she was picked up from her residence
3 June 2024
Real Madrid celebrate 15th UCL win, Dortmund left heartbroken
Real Madrid withstood a Borussia Dortmund barrage to win the Champions League for a 15th time as Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior struck late in a 2-0 win at Wembley on Saturday.
2 June 2024
‘Indulging in Graft’: ACC to make list of those who aided Benazir
An Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) investigation team is now making a list of police officials, land officials, politicians, and others who aided and abetted former inspector general of police, Benazir Ahmed, in committing corruption.
2 June 2024
Modi or Rahul -- Who will come to power in India?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is projected win for the third term, according to the exit polls. In the world's largest democratic republic, the opposition "INDIA" alliance trails considerably behind the BJP.
2 June 2024
New turn in MP Azim's murder investigation
Watch today's Star Newsplus, to find out more
1 June 2024
Where has Benazir gone?
Watch today's Star Newsplus, to find out the details
1 June 2024
Not clear if ex-IGP Benazir fled country or not: Quader
Says proper judicial process will determine arrest of former police chief
31 May 2024
Cyclone Remal: Animal death toll in Sundarbans rises to 100
The death toll of animals from the flooding in the Sundarbans has climbed to 100 after Cyclone Remal hit the world’s largest mangrove forest on Sunday
31 May 2024
Real gunning for 15th UCL, Dortmund dreaming of second: Who will win the final showdown?
History beckons for Real Madrid as they chase a record-breaking 15th UEFA Champions League title. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund, who are hoping to put an end to a 27-year wait for the trophy, stand in Real's way as determined underdogs. Will Real's experience prevail, or can Dortmund pull off a stunning upset? Tune in to The Daily Star's podcast 'Pitch Perfect' for an in-depth take on this epic showdown.
30 May 2024
US will not commemorate Raisi at the UN
The US will skip the event honouring Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi who died in a helicopter crash, at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday. Reuters reported this on Wednesday, quoting a US official
30 May 2024
A look into Benazir’s corruption allegations
Former police chief Benazir Ahmed has now made headlines due to unprecedented corruption allegations against him
29 May 2024
Thousands of cyclone-hit people suffering in Khulna
Around 14,000 people of 11 villages in Khulna's Deluti union have been marooned following Cyclone Remal. Also, there has been no electricity in the area for the last four days. See video for more.
29 May 2024
Locals take it upon themselves to protect dam
Due to Cyclone Remal, the embankment of Soladana village in Paikgachha upazila of Khulna collapsed and five villages in the upazila were flooded. Instead of waiting for government help, thousands of people have taken it upon themselves to protect the dam.
28 May 2024
Biman U-turns to buy Airbus planes
In 3 days reconstituted evaluation body finds purchase viable after old committee gave the thumbs down
28 May 2024
Why are cyclones lasting longer?
Cyclone Remal has lingered for a long time. In recent times, there has been a trend of cyclones forming in the Bay of Bengal and staying for such a long time. Recent cyclones take a long time to make landfall, move slowly, and produce significant amounts of rainfall. At the same time, they flood coastal areas and cities.
28 May 2024