LNG supply from Excelerate terminal halted, gas crisis intensifies
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US-Iran conflict looming again? Why the 60-day truce failed
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Do women-only bus services really make commuting easier?
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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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Sheikh Hasina's extradition: What will India consider, and who will decide?
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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

Canada, Dubai major destinations for money smuggled from Bangladesh

Canada and Dubai have been identified as the key destinations for money smuggled out of Bangladesh.
14 January 2023

80% of road accident victims are working-class people

According to the Road Safety Foundation, 80 percent of the thousands of people killed in road accidents in the country each year are working-class people.
13 January 2023

New decision will diminish ACC's authority

The ACC has delegated the power to its secretaries to decide on the transfer and promotion of its deputy directors and assistant directors.
13 January 2023

Why you should watch 'Guti'

Shankha Dasgupta’s web series 'Guti' was recently released on the OTT platform Chorki.
13 January 2023

What are the new conditions for purchase of savings certificates?

What are the new conditions for purchase of savings certificates? How will the new rules affect the lives of the general mass? In today’s Straight from Star Newsroom, Ahsan Habib discusses the issue with The Daily Star Reporter Rejaul Karim Byron.
12 January 2023

Horijon community people denied basic respect in Lalmonirhat

It came to the notice of the National Human Rights Commission of Bangladesh that in Lalmonirhat Horijon community people are being denied basic human respect.
10 January 2023

New Year, New Dighi

Prarthana Fardin Dighi melted hearts with her beautiful smile and wonderful performances in movies like "Kabuliwala", "Ek Takar Bou", and "Chachchu Amar Chachchu" as a child artiste. Growing up, the young actress made headlines for all the wrong reasons, but still didn't give up on her dedication to acting.
10 January 2023

Why Messi is the world's best

French sports magazine named Messi the best among all the world’s top players and athletes.
9 January 2023

Fertiliser factory polluting environment, harming biodiversity and people

Jamuna Fertilizer Factory Limited has become a major contributor to environmental pollution.
8 January 2023

Ankita Islam first transgender student in DU's history

Ankita Islam desires to make a difference in society. In today's Star Special, listen to Ankita's success story and her never-ending struggle to establish her identity.
7 January 2023

People at Pabna's BBC Bazar disappointed by broadcaster's closure

Based on listening to BBC news during the Liberation War in 1971, a market was established in Pabna's Ruppur village.
7 January 2023

‘Black War’: Arifin Shuvoo’s yet another mission

Arifin Shuvoo is coming back soon with his new film ‘Black War.’ The film star is expected to be seen in an entirely new look.
6 January 2023

Yashoda: excellent concept, poor execution

Yashodha, a thriller is based on the ancient desire to preserve human beauty.
6 January 2023

Jamalpur's jute mills closed, thousands laid off over the years

Jamalpur's Sarishabari was once a significant jute trading hub in the Indian subcontinent. However, as time went by, the jute mills were closed down. Thousands of jute mill workers have been laid off over the years.
5 January 2023

How will a road crash victim’s family be compensated?

From now on, the families of those killed in road accidents will get at least Tk 5 lakh as compensation.
4 January 2023

Metro Rail: Festivities vs Reality

The Metro Rail project has to be used as a guideline for town-planning.
4 January 2023

Untouchable Adhora

Adhora Khan talks about her film, Sultanpur, and her future plans in the Showbiz industry
4 January 2023

Badhon to bedazzle in 2023

Azmeri Haque Badhon has achieved a lot after her career resurgence, making it to the Cannes Film Festival with 'Rehana Maryam Noor'.
2 January 2023

Serious ups and demoralising lows: Bangladesh sports in 2022

Bangladesh sports passed a happening year as it left 2022 in the rearview mirror looking forward to making 2023 a fruitful year. 2022 had its serious ups and demoralising lows with the women's football team winning the SAFF Championship by beating Nepal 3-1 for the very first time making it the highlight of Bangladesh's sporting success on the international stage. Cricket which is the country's most popular sport was under the microscope for both right and wrong reasons. Though there were issues that made headlines concerning cricketers and the board, the performance on the field was largely positive, especially after the slump in 2021. 
1 January 2023

Jashore village in festive mood as they prep for bullock race

For the last 10 years, Sultanpur Kashimpur Union in Jashore has taken on a festive look while prepping for their annual bullock race.
1 January 2023