Writing with feet: Dukhu Mia builds a school after failing to find a job
6 October 2026
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Pakistan’s weapons, US intelligence support: Saudi Arabia’s plan against Houthis
6 October 2026
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Preparations to send 10,000 workers to Malaysia at no cost: Who can apply?
6 October 2026
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Power, gas, water: How a ‘syndicate’ charges slum dwellers extra
4 October 2026
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Protests in Delhi, Mumbai put Modi govt under growing pressure
4 October 2026
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Why is Bangladesh failing to curb juvenile crime? Star Discourse
4 October 2026
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The Cumilla home where Kazi Nazrul Islam and SD Burman sang together
3 October 2026
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Income tax returns explained: Who must file and how to correct mistakes
3 October 2026
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Can a monorail effectively serve a densely populated city like Dhaka?
30 September 2026
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How long can the world manage without Middle Eastern oil and gas?
30 September 2026
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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
90% filming of 'Jamdani' completed
The shooting of government-funded film 'Jamdani' was taking place at Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) last week. The film stars Roshan, Shiva Ali Khan, Fazlur Rahman Babu, Shahiduzzaman Selim, and many others
26 April 2023
Youth grow crops in Teesta's sandy chars with group efforts
The members of a co-operative organisation brought success in group farming by using unused sandy chars of Teesta river
26 April 2023
Dhaka still quiet after Eid holidays
Despite the Eid holidays coming to an end, the megacity Dhaka has not yet returned to its usual hustle and bustle. Although some service holders are seen coming back to the capital, the majority have not.
25 April 2023
10 yrs of Rana Plaza collapse: How are the workers doing?
Today, April 24, marks the 10th anniversary of the Rana Plaza collapse. Although they survived the accident on that fateful day, many injured workers are still unable to return to normal life. How are the victims of the Rana Plaza collapse doing after a decade?
24 April 2023
Radhavati Devi: the artisan who made the first ‘Kolaboti saree’
Radhavati Devi of Moulvibazar made the first “Kolaboti saree” out of banana plant fibre in Bangladesh.
23 April 2023
Dhaka mostly empty, congestion in some areas
How was Dhaka city on the first day of the Eid holiday? Watch on Star Newsbytes
19 April 2023
Story of Bogura’s butcher shop owner Kalu Kasai
Nazrul Islam Kalu, known as “Kalu Kasai” opened a butcher shop in his village in Bogura last year. He opened his own shop “Goshto Ghor” in Nashipur village of Gabtoli upazila after being driven away from the local market.
18 April 2023
'Salahuddin is destroying football'
On this segment of the Star Special, former Bangladesh footballer Sheikh Mohammad Aslam has expressed his reservations about the federation. According to him, Salahuddin is destroying the country’s football both on and off the field.
18 April 2023