Five Bangladeshis confirmed among 9 killed in Kolkata hotel fire
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Pay scale: When will govt employees get a pay hike?
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Torn notes? Here's how to get your money back from bank
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SSC pass rate falls to 62.25%; GPA-5 holders also decline
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10 August 2026 Education
David Emon: How the fugitive 'top criminal' was brought down
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1 August 2026 Star Multimedia

What will be BNP’s next steps?

BNP wants to bring out a procession in Dhaka on December 16 marking Victory Day. As the party has decided to boycott the election, will this help it to advance its movement to oust the government? If not, what could be the party's next steps
13 December 2023
13 December 2023

Temperatures to start dropping from Tuesday night

Due to the impacts of Cyclone Michaung, the temperature in Tetulia dropped to 13.5 degrees Celsius on December 3. The temperature increased a little after that, but winter has started to set in again
11 December 2023

Private forest now a bird sanctuary

Today's Star Special will feature the story of Akash Koli Das's bird sanctuary
9 December 2023

Ceasefire in Gaza: US vetoes move at UNSC

The United States has blocked a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and the unconditional release of hostages
9 December 2023

With Cyclone Michaung gone, temperature expected to drop

Although the rains that started yesterday under the influence of Cyclone Michaung (pronounced Migjaum) have subsided, the effects of winter are beginning to be felt. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has said that after the rain stops, the temperature is expected to drop, paving the way for winter
8 December 2023

JP seeks consensus with AL over seat-sharing

The main opposition in parliament, Jatiya Party, last night requested the ruling Awami League to reach a consensus with them over seat-sharing for the January 7 polls.
6 December 2023

Gospel: The AI system that Israel is using to massacre Gaza

Israel's military is using artificial intelligence on a larger scale in their ongoing war with Hamas
6 December 2023

Celebrity politicians: A diverse history

Political parties who have committed to participating in the upcoming 12th parliamentary election are preparing in full swing. The Awami League and Jatiya Party have announced their list of nominees, and interestingly, it includes a handful of celebrities
5 December 2023

Frequent earthquakes: The big one might be coming

About 100 earthquakes have hit Bangladesh this year, most of them minor tremors of magnitude 3.0 to 4.5
3 December 2023
3 December 2023

World's richest 1pc emit as much carbon as poorest 66pc

Check out today's Star Explains to find out more
1 December 2023

Cox's Bazar Express sets off on first journey

The Cox's Bazar Express started its maiden journey from Cox's Bazar Railway Station with 1,020 passengers
1 December 2023

AL candidate Mustafiz, supporters 'attack' journos

Allegations have been brought against Awami League candidate for Chattogram-16 constituency Mostafizur Rahman of attacking journalists
30 November 2023

Violation of polls code: AL's Dhaka-19 candidate show-caused

Enamur Rahman, state minister for disaster and relief and the Awami League nominated candidate for Dhaka-19, was today served a show-cause notice by the Election Inquiry Committee for violating the electoral code of conduct.
30 November 2023

BNP leader Shajahan to contest polls with AL ticket

BNP Vice Chairman Shahjahan Omar today said he has resigned from the party and gotten nomination from the ruling Awami League to contest the January 7 general election from Jhalakathi-1
30 November 2023
30 November 2023

Raushan won’t run for JS

Leader of the opposition in parliament Raushan Ershad has announced she will not participate in the national election because tested leaders of her party have been undermined.
29 November 2023

AL candidates submit nomination papers violating polls code

Some Awami League candidates have allegedly violated the electoral code of conduct while submitting nomination papers for the 12th parliamentary election
29 November 2023

National polls: Father, son face-off in Chattogram-11

Chattogram-11, which encompasses Chittagong City Corporation wards 27-30 and 36-41, is set to see a unique battle between father and son in the 12th parliamentary election
29 November 2023