Can a monorail effectively serve a densely populated city like Dhaka?
30 September 2026
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Star Multimedia
How long can the world manage without Middle Eastern oil and gas?
30 September 2026
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Star Multimedia
Did Pakistan’s refusal hold up uranium supplies for Rooppur?
30 September 2026
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Star Multimedia
Pry teacher recruitment: Selected, yet still waiting
28 September 2026
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Bangladesh
Police propose crime crackdown in 3 phases
26 September 2026
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Crime & Justice
Charge passengers extra, risk losing route permits, Rabiul warns bus operators
22 September 2026
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Star Multimedia
New Pay Scale: Basic pay rise to cost Tk 37,372cr
21 September 2026
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Star Multimedia
DUCSU's Tk 40 crore project: Where is the money coming from?
22 September 2026
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Star Multimedia
Tk 20 fuel price hike: How much will it affect ordinary people?
22 September 2026
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Star Multimedia
Why is power generation at Rooppur nuclear plant uncertain?
22 September 2026
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Star Multimedia
Hantavirus: How big is the risk for Bangladesh?
Experts say the threat remains low if basic hygiene is maintained and contact with rodents is avoided
12 May 2026
Uncertainty grows over 2026 FIFA World Cup telecast in Bangladesh
This issue is the focus of today’s Star Explains
10 May 2026
Factors behind BJP’s rise in Mamata’s ‘stronghold’
Curiosity grows over party’s surge in West Bengal
5 May 2026
How ethics, values, and professionalism are being destroyed by partisanship: Mahfuz Anam
The Daily Star's Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam speaks about his column discussing the same issues
4 May 2026
BMD issues cyclone warning for coastal regions
Public advised to follow official instructions and avoid misinformation
4 May 2026
Why West Bengal polls matter for Bangladesh
All eyes now on results after high-stakes contest
2 May 2026
Unbowed at 35: The Daily Star begins anniversary celebrations
Months after a violent attack on its office, the newspaper begins anniversary celebrations by reaffirming its founding ideals and editorial independence
24 April 2026
Will India hand over Hasina?
But can India actually hand her over? Is there a legal obligation to do so? And if not, what factors will ultimately decide the outcome? Find out in Star Explains
22 April 2026
El Niño may return, raising concerns over rising heat in Bangladesh
Fears grow over impact of climate phenomenon on temperatures
20 April 2026
‘We still hope a solution on the reforms will arise out of parliament’
Nahid Islam, founding convener of (NCP) and a first-time parliamentarian, sits down with Zyma Islam of The Daily Star.
18 April 2026
Where are Iran’s frozen assets held and how much is stuck abroad?
Tehran has been pushing for the immediate release of billions held abroad, while Washington prefers a phased approach and is not willing to unlock the funds all at once
16 April 2026
Fuel crisis pushes Hatirjheel water taxi service to brink
Trip cuts and delays leave commuters struggling
9 April 2026
Is the US-Israel war on Iran affecting you beyond fuel?
Rising import costs, supply disruptions and economic pressure may widen the impact
7 April 2026
DU Fine Arts students gear up for vibrant Pahela Baishakh
‘Noboborsher Oikyotan, Gonotontrer Punorutthan’ set as this year’s theme
6 April 2026
Constitution vs Revolution: Where the July charter implementation is heading
Guests focus on the sharp divide between the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the National Citizen Party (NCP) over the legitimacy of the July National Charter and its post-uprising reforms
5 April 2026
Trump faces mounting political and economic pressure amid dwindling support
Today’s Star Explains delves into the factors shaping the precarious position of the Trump administration
5 April 2026
One in two children fall victim to child marriage
Watch today's Star Explains to find out more
3 April 2026
How does the country's sole refinery, Eastern Refinery Limited, work?
hat else does the institution produce along with fuel oil? And how much of the country's fuel demand is met by Eastern Refinery? Let's find out in today's Star Explains.
3 April 2026
Rising measles cases in Pabna leave children in hospital corridors amid bed shortage
Overcrowding at 250-bed hospital as most patients are children; many infected despite vaccination
31 March 2026
Why was 1/11 figure Masud Uddin arrested?
Watch to find out why Masud Uddin was arrested
24 March 2026