Bangladesh

Women nation-builders are modern-day heroes

We must create an enabling environment for all women and girls
28 May 2022, 11:51 AM

Our movement has kicked off with JCD demo: BNP

The BNP today said that its movement on the streets has been kicked off with the movement of its student wing Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD).
27 May 2022, 14:00 PM

Footsteps co-founders make the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2022 list

Rafayat and Taqi have been included in the Social Impact category.
26 May 2022, 06:05 AM

The responsibility of taking care of ageing parents

Your parents ask for you at their hour of need, how do you respond?
26 May 2022, 00:00 AM

‘Luminaries of the Word’: Student designs video game on Bangladeshi women writers

"I selected excerpts from eight famous works, books like Begum Rokeya’s 'Motichur' and 'Ekattorer Diary' by Sufia Kamal, and expanded on their implied or intended meaning as best as I could."
25 May 2022, 14:56 PM

Sri Lanka on strong footing in Mirpur

Half-centuries on Day 3 from former skipper Angelo Mathews and all-rounder Dhananjaya de Silva took Sri Lanka to a position of strength in the second and deciding Test against Bangladesh in Mirpur on Wednesday.
25 May 2022, 12:06 PM

Sri Lanka's Mendis cleared to play after heart scare

Sri Lankan batsman Kusal Mendis has been cleared to continue play in the ongoing second Test against Bangladesh in Dhaka after complaining of chest pain that required hospital treatment.
23 May 2022, 13:18 PM

Mendis taken to hospital for precautionary check-up

Sri Lanka’s Kusal Mendis was taken to hospital after he pulled up while fielding at slips, holding his chest, the Daily Star has learned.
23 May 2022, 06:50 AM

A month of no Covid-19 deaths

No Covid-19 deaths were reported in 30 consecutive days since April 21, 2022 while 50 new infections were recorded in 24 hours till 8am today.
20 May 2022, 12:44 PM

Chattogram could become a carbon catastrophe on a global scale: Study

Chattogram division is at high risk of being one of the world’s largest carbon catastrophes once all the fossil fuel power plants – planned to be constructed in the division – come into operation, according to a joint study.
16 May 2022, 12:15 PM

Wheat export ban won’t affect South Asian neighbours: India

India today indicated that it would not allow the food security of its South Asian neighbours to be hit by the ban imposed on exports of wheat and that the measure was a temporary one.
14 May 2022, 15:18 PM

Top 5 motorcycles under Tk. 1.5 lakh

Being the easiest and fastest way to commute through jam-packed traffic, motorbikes are an important part of people’s lives in
12 May 2022, 18:00 PM

Current global geopolitical situation favourable for closer Dhaka-Seoul relations: Envoy

The current global geopolitical situation is creating more opportunities than challenges for South Korea and Bangladesh for closer collaboration as the two nations seek to have their relations deep and comprehensive, said South Korean Ambassador Lee Jang-Keun today (May 12, 2022).
12 May 2022, 14:47 PM

Primary asst teacher recruitment: 40,862 qualify in written test

A total of 40,862 candidates have been selected for viva-voce tests for Assistant Teacher Recruitment-2020.
12 May 2022, 13:01 PM

Special hajj packages can’t be below Tk 4.63 lakh: Agencies’ Association

Hajj agencies will be able to announce separate “special hajj packages” on their own but the pricing of any such package cannot go below the minimum set amount, Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh President M Shahadat Hossain Taslim said today.
12 May 2022, 09:36 AM

Growing up a third culture kid in Bangladesh

Third culture kid describes children who grow up in cultures other than those of their parents.
11 May 2022, 19:12 PM

The pursuit of theatre

The world of theatre is accessible yet not a simple one to get into.
11 May 2022, 18:17 PM

Bangladesh not eligible for US funds due to labour rights concerns

Bangladesh is not eligible to receive funding from the US International Development Finance Corporation because of concerns about labour rights violations.
11 May 2022, 14:45 PM

Gwyn Lewis appointed UN Resident Coordinator of Bangladesh

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Gwyn Lewis of Ireland as the new UN resident coordinator in Bangladesh, with the host government’s approval.
11 May 2022, 11:40 AM

At least one playground in every area: PM says govt has taken steps

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said that her government has taken some steps so that every area has at least a playground.
11 May 2022, 07:03 AM