Headline
The Daily Star will move forward despite adversity: Information minister
Referring to the recent attack, he said the newspaper’s journey has been difficult
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The Daily Star has made its mark in journalism, social responsibility: Home minister
Referring to the attacks on The Daily Star and Prothom Alo, he said the govt would ensure justice under the law
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240 Indians claiming descent from biblical tribe land in Israel
Around 240 Indians claiming descent from a biblical tribe landed at Tel Aviv airport on Thursday, as part of a government operation to relocate them to Israel.
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Jailed Barghouti could head ‘democratic renewal’, son says
Jailed in Israel for the past 24 years, Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti remains a rallying figure for his people and could head a ‘democratic renewal’, his son said.
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Extreme heat is threatening the world’s food systems
Extreme heat is threatening the world’s food systems, with farmers unable to work outside, livestock experiencing stress and crop yields falling, putting the livelihoods of more than a billion people
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Woman among four held over rape in Ctg’s EPZ area
The victim was sent to CMCH’s One-Stop Crisis Centre
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Japanese rally against arms export rules
Protesters gathered in Tokyo on Friday to rally against Japan’s decision to ease decades-old arms export curbs, which critics argue erodes the country’s post-war pacifist tradition.
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Bangladesh
The Daily Star built strong readership through ethical journalism: Unesco representative
Independent media must engage more deeply with the public to restore trust, she says
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Govt unleashes Chhatra Dal against Chhatra Shibir: Golam Porwar
While speaking of compromise in Parliament over the political crisis, the government has at the same time unleashed Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) against Islami Chhatra Shibir across the country, Bangladesh
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Banned Chhatra League brings processions at 3 points in Chattogram
Banned Bangladesh Chhatra League brought out processions at three different areas in Chattogram city in a single day. Videos of the three processions were circulated on social media today, Friday.
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Minister Mahbub Anam visits July Uprising victims receiving treatment in Thailand
Minister for Posts, Telecommunications and IT, and Science and technology Faqir Mahbub Anam visited the victims of the July Uprising who are currently undergoing advanced medical treatment at Vejthani International
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BNP expels local leader after viral video shows him striking female teacher with shoe
The BNP has expelled a local leader after a female lecturer was beaten with a shoe and several teachers assaulted during an alleged extortion dispute at a government college in
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Bangladesh-EU PCA signals shift to strategic, multi-sector cooperation
The Bangladesh-European Union Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (PCA), 'initialed' in Brussels on April 20, represents a significant step in strengthening relations between Bangladesh and the EU beyond their long-standing trade
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Bangladesh one of 10 countries home to two-thirds of world’s most hungry: UN-backed report
Two-thirds of people facing food crises globally last year lived in just 10 countries, with a third of them in Sudan, Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo, a UN-backed
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International
Oil prices fall on hopes of fresh Iran peace talks
Oil prices had climbed earlier on fears of stalled talks and Hormuz closure
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Iran's foreign minister heading to Islamabad for indirect talks with US
Araqchi said in a statement on X he was embarking on visits to Pakistan, Oman and Russia to coordinate with partners on bilateral matters and consult on regional developments, adding
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Tehran airport to resume international flights Saturday
The first flights to resume will be to Istanbul and Muscat
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Nuclear energy is having a globa..
The 1986 Chernobyl disaster fueled global fears about nuclear power and slowed its development in Europe and elsewhere. Four decades later, however, there’s a revival around the world, a trend
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Only five ships pass through Strait of Hormuz in 24 hours
Between April 22 and early April 23, seven vessels transited the strait, six of which were involved in Iran-related trade
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Netanyahu says he was successfully treated for prostate cancer
Netanyahu delayed release of his medical report
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India reacts after Trump calls it a ‘hellhole’
Trump's remarks 'uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste', says Indian Foreign Ministry
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Technology
Data Thieves - Stolen Identity
Whether it's putting a photo of a drivers license #online, or going to a sketchy #website, we can all make mistake that compromise our #identity. It's even more unfair when
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Developing Games in Bangladesh
Game development in Asia has largely been taking place in East Asia since the creation of video games. Is this about to change ? We talked to Mehnaz Irtika from
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Meta to cut 10% of workforce as it redirects spending towards AI
Meta is planning to cut approximately 10% of its global workforce, amounting to around 8,000 employees, as the company moves to reduce costs and redirect investment towards artificial intelligence.
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Instagram is testing a new snapchat like app called Instants
Instagram has confirmed it is testing a new standalone application called Instants, which allows users to share candid, unedited photos that disappear after 24 hours, in a move that positions
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Porsche to launch all-electric Cayenne Coupe
Porsche has announced it will begin selling an all-electric version of its Cayenne coupe later this year, adding to a growing lineup of electric variants of the company's best-selling SUV.
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Sport
Ranieri leaves advisory role at Roma following fallout with Gasperini
Claudio Ranieri has left his senior advisor role at AS Roma, the Serie A club said on Friday, a decision which comes in the wake of a fallout with manager
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UEFA ban Benfica's Prestianni for six games for discriminatory conduct
UEFA banned Benfica winger Gianluca Prestianni for six matches on Friday after a controversial incident in the Champions League clash against Real Madrid in February.
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Relief in the rankings, what do Bangladesh seek now?
There was a clear sense of relief in Mehidy Hasan Miraz’s words yesterday, Thursday. And understandably so—under his leadership, Bangladesh have won three consecutive series at home. That would be
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Liverpool's Slot warns 'margins are small' in Champions League push
Arne Slot warned on Friday that "margins are small" in the Premier League as Liverpool aim to strengthen their push for a place in next season's Champions League.
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Chelsea's Estevao out for season, World Cup in doubt
Brazilian winger Estevao is out for the rest of the English season, with his participation in the World Cup in doubt, Chelsea interim boss Calum McFarlane said on Friday.
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Mithu mistake proves costly as Abahani snap 3-year Fortis jinx
The match at the Shaheed Dhirendranath Datta Stadium was decided within the first minute.
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আলোচিত
ছাত্রদল সাংবাদিকদের সুরক্ষা ও গণমাধ্যমের অবাধ স্বাধীনতায় বিশ্বাসী: নাছির
রাজধানীর শাহবাগ থানায় ছাত্রদল ও ছাত্রশিবিরের নেতাকর্মীদের মধ্যে উত্তেজনাকর পরিস্থিতিতে সাংবাদিক আহত হওয়ার ঘটনায় দুঃখ প্রকাশ করেছেন ছাত্রদলের সাধারণ সম্পাদক নাছির উদ্দিন নাছির।
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দুই কিডনিই অকেজো, বাঁচতে চান ৩০ বছরের তরুণ লাবিব
৩০ বছরের তরুণ লাবিব মোরশেদ বাঁচতে চান। কিডনি প্রতিস্থাপনের মাধ্যমে আবার সুস্থ জীবনে ফিরতে চান তিনি।
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Politics
Jamaat ameer hopes The Daily Star will ‘do justice to all equally’
The nation expects the media outlet to treat everyone fairly, he says
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Shafiqur accuses BNP of backtracking on inclusive govt
BNP had once backed the referendum but was now taking a contradictory position, he says
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JnUcsu leaders aligned with Chhatra Dal and Shibir trade claims over ‘partisan agenda’
JCD-backed office-bearers allege student body is being used for party purposes, while general secretary says recent protests were a stand against attacks on elected leaders
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‘No scope for partisan politics’ at universities, says Amir Khosru
Finance minister says no outsiders should be allowed on Chittagong University campus
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Business
Canadian dollar steadies after price-led gain in retail sales
The Canadian dollar steadied against its U.S. counterpart on Friday as investors ‌weighed the prospect of talks to end the war in the Middle East, and after domestic data showed
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How to Future-Proof the Global Economy
An uncomfortable reality is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. The global economy is in a period of “more frequent and violent shocks,” as Nobel laureate Michael Spence puts it. Instead
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Transactions thru' plastic money almost double to Tk 479.05b in five years
Bangladesh's card-based payment ecosystem has expanded significantly over the past five years as the number of issued cards more than doubled and transaction volumes rose sharply, reflecting a growing reliance
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Editorial
A failure that risks normalising impunity
THE failure to ensure justice even 13 years after the collapse of Rana Plaza, one of the deadliest industrial disasters in modern history, is deplorable and consequences of this failure
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Safety failures demand institutional accountability
A PRE-DAWN excavation collapse at a major urban infrastructure site has once again exposed the dangerous convergence of weak safety oversight, contractor opacity and emergency response fragility in the public
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AI-powered embedded finance: ethics at a crossroads
Artificial Intelligence (AI), a significant technological advancement, is currently influencing activities across the globe, from less developed rural areas to highly industrialised economies. The applications of AI are not confined
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The Unauditable Market
There is a building in London, just north of the Thames, where for more than seven centuries a specific kind of work has been done that almost no one thinks
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The politics of graffiti
The following news item appeared in Prothom Alo English on April 21. I quote from it: “A clash broke out between activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal and Islami Chhatra Shibir
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Entertainment
James receives special honour at Meril-Prothom Alo Awards
The accolade was presented to him by Matiur Rahman, editor of Prothom Alo, and Anjan Chowdhury, managing director of Square Toiletries.
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Mehazabien-starrer ‘Saba’ secures double win at Meril-Prothom Alo Awards
Film “Saba”, starring Mehazabien Chowdhury, has won Best Film at the Meril-Prothom Alo Awards 2025, with the artiste also taking home Best Actress for her performance. The award was presented
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Alamgir honoured with Meril-Prothom Alo Lifetime Achievement Award
The award included a cheque of Tk 3 lakh, which the veteran actor announced he would donate to the Prothom Alo Trust Fund.
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JU to host four-day theatre festival
The opening day will feature “Rongmohol”, staged by Dhaka Theatre. On the second day, Jahangirnagar Theatre will present its production “Ashwatthama”.
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Health
Measles outbreak linked to vaccination gaps: Health minister
Orders withdrawal of hospital officials over misinformation to media
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3 children with measles symptoms die in Sylhet
Three infants with symptoms of measles have died in a single day at the MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital in Sylhet. So far, the death toll at the hospital has
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