State minister retracts comments on Dhaka University after backlash

Bobby Hajjaj says remarks made in podcast were informal, not intended as policy or research-based statements
29 May 2026, 21:54 PM

PSG more 'hungry' for Champions League after first taste of glory

Paris Saint-Germain stars Ousmane Dembele and Marquinhos insisted their team are ravenous for European glory ahead of Saturday's Champions League final clash with Arsenal after tasting success last season.
29 May 2026, 21:40 PM

270 injured in Eid sacrifice-related incidents in Dhaka in 2 days

Knife wounds, kicks and horn attacks among the most common injuries
29 May 2026, 21:25 PM

Man beaten to death over theft allegation in Ctg

One arrested after mob attack in Satkania
29 May 2026, 21:10 PM
29 May 2026, 21:01 PM

Tigresses begin T20WC prep with Scotland clash

Bangladesh women’s cricket team will be aiming to make a winning start in the T20 tri-nation series when they take on hosts Scotland in their first match at the Grange Cricket Club Ground in Edinburgh on Saturday.
29 May 2026, 21:00 PM

2 city officials withdrawn after PM drives around Dhaka inspecting clean-up drive

Action taken after Tarique Rahman finds Qurbani waste and garbage on city roads during inspection
29 May 2026, 20:48 PM

Historic Mathurapur Deul crumbles amid neglect

The twelve-sided tower is regarded as a rare example of medieval temple architecture in Bangladesh
29 May 2026, 20:13 PM

Ancient statues, coins and utensils found during Sindurmati Dighi excavation

Ancient relics unearthed during Sindurmati Dighi excavation
29 May 2026, 19:45 PM

The last roar of Diego Maradona

The glass lens no longer seemed like an ordinary piece of equipment. It felt like the frozen gaze of the entire world -- and staring directly into it was a fallen god reciting the mantra of his own resurrection.
29 May 2026, 19:36 PM

Eid waste lingers in Dhaka’s backstreets despite cleanup assurances

Residents question city corporations’ claims as workers continue removal efforts
29 May 2026, 19:33 PM

Sylhet rail communication restored five hours after wagon derailment

Train movement resumes after rescue team salvages derailed oil wagon from Lawachara forest
29 May 2026, 18:54 PM

PM inspects waste removal drive in Dhaka

Tarique drives through city roads to oversee Qurbani waste clearance
29 May 2026, 18:39 PM

Man found dead three days after abduction in Rangamati

Body recovered with hands tied and bullet marks in Naniarchar
29 May 2026, 18:09 PM

Woman's body recovered in Netrokona, husband arrested

Family alleges years of abuse drove woman to take her own life
29 May 2026, 17:42 PM

A murder case without a murder: How a family’s life was turned upside down

Chapainawabganj family says they spent around Tk 6 lakh fighting abduction and murder allegations
29 May 2026, 17:23 PM

Will Marufa’s ‘secret plan’ give Bangladesh an edge in the upcoming T20 World Cup?

Recently, the right-arm pacer spoke to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan and revealed that she has a secret plan for the mega T20 event.
29 May 2026, 16:41 PM

10 die of measles, measles-like symptoms in 24 hours

90 confirmed measles deaths; 485 with measles-like symptoms so far
29 May 2026, 16:30 PM

Hundreds of rawhides left on roads in Ctg

Foul odour spreads as traders abandon unsold hides
29 May 2026, 16:01 PM

Deschamps bidding to end glorious France reign on a high at World Cup

After a remarkable 14-year spell in charge capped by one World Cup triumph and another run to the final, Didier Deschamps is hoping to go out on a high as he gets ready to step down as France coach following the upcoming tournament in North America.
29 May 2026, 16:00 PM