Bangladesh

Adult scared to confront supermarket saleswoman

Bangladeshi adults are reportedly scared of saying no to saleswomen selling chicken nuggets.
3 October 2022, 17:00 PM

Living life from weekend to weekend

Weekend-to-weekend living can be detrimental for our physical and mental health.
1 October 2022, 15:11 PM

Nasa Space Apps Challenge kicks off in Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Association of Software and Information Services (BASIS) has launched the Nasa Space Apps Challenge 2022.
1 October 2022, 07:08 AM

Netflix pays homage to classic teen flicks in Do Revenge

Netflix’s Do Revenge is worthy of becoming a cult classic movie itself.
30 September 2022, 15:00 PM

Nepal men avenge SAFF Women's Championship defeat

A week after Bangladesh women's team beat their Nepalese counterparts 3-1 to claim a historic maiden SAFF Women's Championship title, Bangladesh men's team suffered an identical margin of defeat to Nepal men's team at the same venue -- Dasarath Rangasala in Kathmandu -- in a FIFA Friendly on Tuesday,
27 September 2022, 13:57 PM

Bangladesh may get $12-15b credit support from ADB by 2025: Kamal

Bangladesh expects to receive $12 billion to $15 billion in credit support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) by 2025 under the lender's country partnership strategy, said Finance Minister AHM Mustafa Kamal today.
27 September 2022, 10:35 AM

Hamza can have huge impact for Bangladesh, says Watford boss

Hamza Choudhury can become a beacon of inspiration for the next generation if he chooses to play international football for Bangladesh, said Watford head coach Rob Edwards.
23 September 2022, 18:10 PM

'Aspiring girls won't face barriers anymore'

Sanjida Akhter has been one of the poster girls of Bangladesh football since she began her journey with Bangladesh's Under-16 side in 2014. The 21-year-old forward, now studying economics at a private university but struggling to attend classes due to training sessions, became the centre of discussion after an emotional Facebook status ahead of the SAFF Women's Championship final won the nation's hearts. The Daily Star's Anisur Rahman talked to her regarding that status alongside different aspects of women's football. The excerpts are below:
23 September 2022, 18:03 PM

SAFF defeat fallout: Nepal coach resigns, three players retire

Nepal women’s team coach resigned while three senior players of the team retired following their 3-1 defeat against Bangladesh in the final of the SAFF Women’s Championship on Monday.
20 September 2022, 06:43 AM

Bangladesh women make history, clinch maiden SAFF title

Bangladesh clinched their maiden SAFF Women’s Championship title with a 3-1 victory over Nepal in an entertaining final at the Dasarath Rangasala in Kathmandu on Monday.
19 September 2022, 13:02 PM

Sanjida's dream reflects that of millions

Bangladesh women’s football team’s midfielder Sanjida Akhter has urged for the countrymen to pray for the team ahead of tomorrow’s SAFF Women’s Championship final against Nepal.
18 September 2022, 07:51 AM

Nodi Khondaker’s Makeover: The story of a Swedish school-teacher turned MUA in Dhaka

While she was visiting Bangladesh from Sweden in 2017 for a short trip, Nodi Khondaker became obsessed with this city so much that she decided to stay here for a while. She had set a mind to make the best use of her time in Dhaka and started offering basic to advance level makeup tutorials.
17 September 2022, 10:00 AM

A step away from SAFF supremacy

Captain Sabina Khatun, who played in a deeper role against India, slotted home a brilliant hattrick yesterday from her usual position as striker to guide Bangladesh to an emphatic 8-0 win over Bhutan in the semifinal of the SAFF Women’s Championship in Kathmandu.
17 September 2022, 06:00 AM

Hamza Choudhury wants to play for Bangladesh

Hamza Choudhury is open to playing for Bangladesh, admitting he would be "more than proud" and "honoured" to represent the nation.
13 September 2022, 05:43 AM

Sabina scores hattrick as Bangladesh hit Pakistan for six

Sabina Khatun scored a hattrick as Bangladesh moved to the top of Group A of SAFF Women’s Championship with a 6-0 thrashing of Pakistan in Kathmandu on Sunday.
10 September 2022, 09:19 AM

Economics, literature, history: Akbar Ali Khan in books

Dr Khan focused on Bangladesh’s historical roots as “the last major nation-state to proclaim its identity” —a country that changed its statehood twice in less than 25 years. 
9 September 2022, 12:58 PM

Queen Elizabeth’s death – why the mixed reactions?

The longest-serving monarch of the British Empire, Queen Elizabeth II, has passed away at the age of 96, putting an end to a reign that lasted seven decades.
9 September 2022, 06:00 AM

Bangladesh eye winning start in SAFF U-17 Championship

Bangladesh will eye a winning start to the SAFF U-17 Championship when they take on hosts Sri Lanka at the Racecourse International Stadium in Colombo today.
4 September 2022, 18:06 PM

Battered Tigers return home

The Bangladesh contingent returned to the country today following their disappointing Asia Cup campaign in the UAE.
3 September 2022, 07:00 AM

Expectations at an all-time low for Bangladesh in Asia Cup… unless

The pressure is on the Bangladesh National Team to make this year's Asia Cup a memorable one.
30 August 2022, 13:04 PM