Developing / Facebook and Messenger hit by global outage
1 hour(s) ago
Tech & Startup
Tk 40 to cross 70 metres: Dhaka rain turns short walks into costly rides
35 MIN(s) ago
News
Views / Decoding Bangladesh’s ambitious budget for startups
3 hour(s) ago
Tech & Startup
Tuku signals review of capacity charges for private power producers
2 hour(s) ago
Business
Rooppur Nuclear Plant unit-1 to add 300 MW to national grid by August: Minister
1 hour(s) ago
Energy
Here's why Trump backed away from renewed war with Iran
1 hour(s) ago
US-Israel war on Iran
Moulvibazar woman gang-raped at home; 2 accused confess: Police
51 MIN(s) ago
Crime & Justice
Budget FY27: Energy tops agenda despite 23% cut in allocation
12 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh Budget 2026-27
US-Iran peace memorandum could be signed on Sunday in Geneva, source says
1 hour(s) ago
US-Israel war on Iran
HC to take up 8-year-old Asiya rape-murder death reference on Sunday
1 hour(s) ago
News
Trump calls for replacing US 250th concerts with MAGA rally
The concerts were scheduled to kick off on June 25 as part of a major event on the National Mall
31 May 2026, 08:14 AM
PSG beat Arsenal on penalties to retain Champions League title
PSG became just the second club to retain the title in the Champions League era.
31 May 2026, 01:10 AM
Read today's e-paper: Click here
The Daily Star’s e-paper will be available throughout the Eid-ul-Azha holiday, starting May 26.
Readers can access the e-paper for free during the holiday.
31 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt eyes $51b reserves in FY27
The government expects the country’s gross foreign currency reserves to hit a record $51.4 billion by the end of next fiscal year, provided that remittance inflow is strong and interest rates high.
31 May 2026, 00:00 AM
DSCC, DNCC remove over 47,000 tonnes of sacrificial waste in 3 days
DSCC removed 28,428 tonnes of waste; DNCC nearly 18,845 tonnes
30 May 2026, 23:50 PM
‘Tk 25cr taken for 2 upazilas’: Cumilla administrator alleges, Hasnat calls it misleading
NCP MP says the money was never given to him personally and was spent through official zilla parishad channels
30 May 2026, 23:19 PM
Abdus Rahim removed from Chhatra Dal post over alleged misconduct
Central committee appoints Rafiqul Islam as acting Dhaka city south general secretary
30 May 2026, 23:09 PM
Tigresses stumble in World Cup tune-up
Joty and teammates will look to bounce back when they face the Netherlands in their next match on Sunday
30 May 2026, 22:34 PM
Illegal silica sand extraction raises environmental concern
The continuous sand extraction caused soil erosion beneath pillars of three bridges
30 May 2026, 22:03 PM
Farmers blame seed quality for crop failure in Kulaura
During recent visits to Mahtabpur, Ismailpur and Rajanpur villages under Hazipur union, watermelon and tomato fields were found to have underperformed
30 May 2026, 21:41 PM
Youth’s body recovered from Kaptai Lake 6 hours after he went missing
Fire Service divers found 19-year-old Nabajit Chakma’s body after he disappeared while bathing with friends
30 May 2026, 21:37 PM
Eid holidaymakers throng Sajek, other Rangamati tourist attractions
Kaptai Lake cruises remain popular; Sajek receives 3,500 visitors in a day
30 May 2026, 21:14 PM
Six more trains set to go private
BR says move will improve revenue; activists criticise outsourcing
30 May 2026, 20:50 PM
Ukrainian drones strike port, oil depot in southern Russia, authorities say
Russia says 127 drones shot down overnight
30 May 2026, 20:25 PM
Sri Lanka’s top monk suspended over alleged child sex abuse
71-year-old Pallegama Hemarathana was stripped of his responsibilities as the chief custodian of a highly venerated ficus
30 May 2026, 20:17 PM
Butler hails Ritu Porna as ‘one of the best wingers in South Asia’
Speaking after a training session in Goa, Butler dismissed concerns over Ritu’s quiet performance against the Maldives, insisting that occasional off-days are part of a young player’s development.
30 May 2026, 19:43 PM
Unsold animals, falling prices mark final hours of qurbani in Dhaka
Gabtoli traders say sales were moderate but far below expectations
30 May 2026, 19:12 PM
Savar Tannery Estate receives 5.30 lakh rawhides in two days of Eid
Rawhide prices rise slightly in Dhaka; tannery owners aim to collect up to 80 lakh hides
30 May 2026, 18:54 PM
'No one should doubt' Ronaldo could play 2030 World Cup: Martinez
Ronaldo, who debuted for Portugal at 18 in August of 2003, is comfortably the country's leader in all-time appearances (226, 80 more than Joao Moutinho) and goals (143, 96 more than Pauleta).
30 May 2026, 18:44 PM
Biman’s first post-Hajj flight lands in Dhaka with pilgrims from Jeddah
The national carrier plans 106 return flights to bring home nearly 39,650 pilgrims by June 30
30 May 2026, 18:18 PM