The fire that broke out at a six-storey building near Hatirpool kitchen market in Dhaka has been doused after nearly four hours of frantic efforts.

Says a crew member of the hijacked ship in a voice message sent to his brother

The Bangladeshi-flagged vessel MV Abdullah, which was taken hostage by Somali pirates, is being towed to the coast of Somalia

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In a career spanning 25 years, renowned coach Mohammad Salahuddin has worked with three generations of cricketers and has elevated himself to spectacular heights in the country's cricket. In a detailed conversation with The Daily Star on their multimedia program, ‘Star Special’, coach Mohammad Salahuddin delves into various facets of Bangladesh cricket, shedding light on the looming challenges facing the Tigers and the factors impeding their fulfilment of expectations.

The Supreme Court today cleared the way for the government to keep the primary and secondary schools across the country open for the first 10 and 15 days respectively during the month of Ramadan

The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) and its allies have reportedly seized a junta office and a police station in the town of Mayawati near the border with Thailand

The US, UK, and France have destroyed 28 Houthi drones.The collision force downed Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) over Yemen's coast in the Red Sea early Saturday (March 9), the BBC reported

US, UK, and France have destroyed 28 Houthi drones. The collision force downed Uncrewed Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) over Yemen's coast in the Red Sea early Saturday (March 9), according to the BBC.

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The High Court today said primary and secondary schools across the country will remain shut throughout the month of Ramadan

Commerce Minister Ahsanul Islam Titu has reassured that there is an ample supply of sugar and emphasizes that the price of sugar will not increase. He made this statement this morning near Polytechnic Field, beside the East Colony Market of Dhaka North City Corporation

Like in previous years, Palestinian Muslims will be able to pray in the Al-Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan this year. Israel's Prime Minister's Office confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday

Three in four markets and shopping arcades in Dhaka city lack proper fire safety measures, according to a Fire Service and Civil Defence inspection report.

This garden of tulip flowers, built on about two acres of land in Darjipara village of Tetulia upazila of Panchagarh, is like a piece of the Netherlands. Tourists flock to this area in Panchagarh to enjoy the beauty of this flower

Michael Fakhri, the UN special rapporteur on the right to food, accused Israel of starving Palestinians. At the same time, he called for restrictions against the country. "Israel has deliberately starved the Palestinian population of Gaza since October 8," Fakhri warned

Gawsia Twin Peak is a spectacular structure on Satmasjid Road in Dhanmondi. Renowned architect Mustapha Khalid Palash's firm Vistara Architects designed the building

A Facebook post by renowned architect Mustafa Khalid Palash about the 'Gausia Twin Peak' located on Satmasjid Road in Dhanmondi has created quite a stir on social media after the Bailey Road fire

Even today, people are mourning around the building after losing family members

Witnesses, shop owners, and others present a the scene share their ordeal with The Daily Star