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Star explainer on referendum

The Daily Star live bulletin on election situation, law and order situation, and asset declarations of advisers.

What does the atmosphere dictate right now, as polling day knocks on the door

Alongside the general election on February 12, voters will also participate in a referendum

Discussion around the referendum has picked up over the past few days

Do voters cast their ballots based on the candidate, the party symbol, or a combination of both?

Let’s find out in today’s Star Explains

A Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) official was killed in an attack by miscreants during an operation in Chattogram's Sitakunda upazila. Three other members of the elite force were injured in the incident.

The word "uranium" has been trending on social media in Bangladesh for various reasons. In 2025, the United States carried out attacks on Iran's uranium enrichment facilities, sparking significant discussion regarding the country's uranium stocks.

Recent experiences of depositors have highlighted the significant challenges individuals face when a bank encounters financial instability. Consequently, understanding the financial health of institutions within the banking sector has become a critical necessity.

The University of Asia Pacific (UAP) has been closed indefinitely following student protests over allegations of "hurting religious sentiments," which led to the dismissal of two faculty members.

A massive fire swept through a Rohingya refugee camp in Ukhiya during the early hours of Tuesday, leaving hundreds of families homeless as they watched their final belongings and winter essentials turn to ash.

Off-field battles in cricket are nothing new, but this time, off-field politics has shaken the cricketing world, with Bangladesh firmly at the centre of attention.

Speaking to The Daily Star’s sports reporter Ekush Tapader, the former Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director warned that politics and unclear processes are widening the gap between Bangladesh and India, urging cricket authorities to act decisively.

Here is how Khaleda Zia emerged as the uncompromising leader

For the first time in history, the world’s biggest football event will be hosted by three North American countries -- the United States, Canada, and Mexico -- with 48 teams participating.

Will this season finally move past the controversies that have haunted previous editions -- or is the BPL headed for another cycle of backlash?

This edition of Pitch Perfect takes a closer look at those concerns.