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

Pathaan finally releases in Bangladesh

Finally, after much speculation, Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathaan was officially released in Bangladesh cinemas
12 May 2023

Mohanagar 2- Better than season 1?

Ashfaque Nipun's "Mohanagar" made its mark in both Bengals with its hard-hitting concept and its transparent portrayal of city life. Ever since the inception of its first season, everyone was waiting for its second part. OC Harun is back but this time the table has turned and he is being interro
12 May 2023

Why are bad loans of public banks rising?

What is the reason for this state of government banks? Does the loan rescheduling opportunity given during the 2020 coronavirus have any role to play here?
10 May 2023

EU to send election monitoring team to Bangladesh in July

The European Union will send an exploratory election monitoring mission to Bangladesh in July as the Election Commission has welcomed them in a written invitation..EU Ambassador to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley confirmed the development to The Daily Star..He said he was very happy abou
9 May 2023

Nandita, a Melodious Songbird

Coke Studio Bangla brings Sanzida Mahmood Nandita, the enchanting vocalist who captivated hearts with her mesmerizing renditions of timeless songs by Kazi Nazrul in Bengali
8 May 2023

IND-BD T20 Wheelchair Cricket Series kicks off in Kolkata

The Disabled Cricket Council of India is organising a T20 Wheelchair Cricket Series between India and Bangladesh. The series, consisting of three matches, commenced today at Vivekananda Park Ground in Kolkata
7 May 2023

19 bags of cash in 8 donation boxes of Kishoreganj's Pagla Mosque

At least 19 bags of money were recovered from eight donation boxes of Pagla Mosque in Kishoreganj. The exact figure could not be known yet as the money was being counted till the filing of this report
6 May 2023

Celebrating minorities' rights thru dance and music

In an effort to establish a separate Land Commission for the marginalised minority communities and small indigenous groups, an event has been organised on the Gobindaganj-Dinajpur regional highway
6 May 2023

What is Shammo doing now?

In 2019, Leuna Tasnim Shammo went viral on social media through her songs. Four years later, this little artiste still dreams about music
5 May 2023

Leader, Amie Bangladesh: Shakib Khan is the main attraction

For the past several years, Eid movies meant Shakib Khan movies, and this Eid was no exception. “Leader, Amie Bangladesh” is directed by Topu Khan, who is a well-known face on the smaller screens.
5 May 2023

Meet Rituraj, the 9-year-old Guinness World Record holder

Rituraj Bhowmick, a 9-year-old from Bangladesh, has been listed in the Guinness World Records as the 'Youngest Series Book Author’. Now a social media sensation, Rituraj dreams of writing more
4 May 2023

‘Democracy means empowering people'

South Korea, like Bangladesh, was a poor country in the 1960s. It has now become a highly developed nation and supports other countries in their development process
3 May 2023

The plight of security guards who work 20 hours a day

He works as a security guard in the capital. In exchange of inhumane labour for two shifts a day, the organisation he works for provides him with only the bare minimum of food and shelter. He has no access to any other facilities or amenities. He even has to purchase his own uniform with his own money. He cannot even meet his family and relatives once a month
1 May 2023

Why ceasefire failing in Sudan?

A violent conflict is currently raging in Sudan, causing people to flee the country in fear for their lives. Today's Star Special covers the ongoing situation of the conflict, which has been unfolding for the past two weeks.
30 April 2023

Railway tracks bent again in Brahmanbaria

Due to excessive heat, the rail line in Brahmanbaria's Sadar upazila has been bent again. According to the Brahmanbaria Railway Station master Rafiqul Islam, the incident happened on Saturday around 10:30am in the Dariapur area.
29 April 2023

Behind the wheels in a man’s world

She moves through the busy streets of Ashulia, defying all odds in every turn. Mukti Rani, a fearless “leguna” driver, is proving that women can conquer any profession even if the society is against the idea.
28 April 2023

The plight of Harijans of Gopibagh Sweeper Colony

The residents of South Kamalapur Railway Colony have once again received a verbal eviction notice. With no rehabilitation plan in sight, if evicted, where they will go?
28 April 2023

Mint cultivation turns commercial in Lalmonirhat

Watch today's Star Newsbytes to find out more
28 April 2023

How are Bangladeshi expats doing in Sudan?

Around 1,500 Bangladeshis have been stranded in Sudan amid bloody clashes. Many of them have appealed to the government to rescue them
27 April 2023

How a Bangladeshi teenager is making a name in academics

At the age of 15, Bangladesh's Maher Ali Rusho has shown remarkable success in mathematics and science olympiads
27 April 2023