Headline
Language, empire, and the illusion of historical inevitability
A quip about language reveals deeper histories of empire, translation, and the myth of linguistic inevitability
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How not to use AI in children’s education
Global AI frameworks often focus on optimisation, yet they overlook a unique reality of early childhood.
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Shortage of soya bean oil persists despite price hike
Despite a fresh government price hike, the soya bean oil market has yet to stabilise, with supply shortages persisting across retail shops in the capital...
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Rainy days at Dhaka University
Dhaka has a love-hate relationship with rain. The city desperately craves rain, yet remains poorly equipped to handle the downpour when it does come.
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Rohingya youth arrested over alleged Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan links
Police say the 19-year-old was found in a WhatsApp group associated with the Pakistani militant group
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Electric buses planned to cut fuel use, says PM’s adviser Zahed
Student-focused rollout planned first as government cites adequate fuel reserves amid global concerns
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Bangladesh
Why Bangladesh and China need new connectivity routes
How Malacca Strait vulnerabilities, China–Myanmar corridors, and Bangladesh’s trade ambitions reshape regional connectivity and strategic choices.
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Some arrested journalists ‘complicit in crimes against humanity’: Adviser Zahed
PM’s info adviser says filing specific murder cases against journalists in custody was a ‘wrong move’
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Not appropriate to ‘bargain’ with the chief justice, law minister to journalists
Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman has said it would not be appropriate for him, in his capacity as law minister, to engage in “bargaining or influence” with
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Lifelong learning must become a strategic policy priority: ILO
As digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI), the green transition, and demographic shifts reshape labour markets worldwide, a new ILO report calls on governments to raise lifelong learning to a central
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Nine Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims pass away in Saudi Arabia this year so far
A total of nine Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims have died in Saudi Arabia so far, says the Ministry of Religious Affairs...
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PM stresses transparency, accountability in public spending
Tarique Rahman calls for performance audits to ensure effective use of public funds
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ICT identified 58 deaths in Shapla Chattar crackdown: Chief prosecutor
Says at least 30 individuals may face charges, including Sheikh Hasina
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International
WHO says two hantavirus cases confirmed, five suspected on cruise ship
health agency launches contact tracing after infected passenger travelled to Johannesburg
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BJP-led govt to take oath on 9 May in West Bengal
The newly elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government in West Bengal will take oath on 9 May (Saturday), coinciding with the birth anniversary of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, said West
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Winners of 2026 Pulitzer Prizes
The Washington Post took home the prestigious award for public service for its reporting on the Trump administration and billionaire Elon Musk's sweeping cuts to federal agencies. The New York
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'Spreading like wildfire': Fiji grapples with soaring HIV cases
In the South Pacific nation -- a popular tourist destination of just under a million people -- there were over 2,000 new HIV cases recorded last year, a 26 percent
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West Bengal Assembly polls: Full winners’ list by constituency
The overall winners’ list indicates a clear regional divide, with the BJP dominating large parts of the north, west and industrial belts, while the Trinamool Congress retained influence in select
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Defeating Mamata Banerjee was crucial: BJP's Suvendu Adhikari
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Suvendu Adhikari on Monday secured a major victory in the high-profile Bhabanipur assembly constituency, defeating West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
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Technology
Infinix launches HOT 70 in Bangladesh
Infinix has recently launched the HOT 70 smartphone in Bangladesh.
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Study links parental confidence to safer online space for children
Parents who feel more confident in managing digital risks are more likely to take steps to protect their children’s privacy online, according to a recent study conducted by Kaspersky in
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UVTI launches training programmes to prepare engineers for chip industry
Ulkasemi VLSI Training Institute (UVTI) has introduced a set of specialised training programmes aimed at preparing engineers for careers in semiconductor and VLSI design.
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Asus bets on AI PCs as Bangladesh market enters ‘high growth’ phase
Peter Chang, General Manager, Asia Pacific, Consumer Business at Asus, speaks to The Daily Star about the company’s latest AI PC lineup, Bangladesh’s growth potential, component price pressures, and why
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Apple explores Intel and Samsung for US chip production: report
Apple has held early-stage discussions with Intel and Samsung Electronics over potential chip manufacturing partnerships in the United States, according to a recent report by Bloomberg News.
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Sport
Arefin the difference again as DS edge through to quarters
Salty words, a caution, and yet another goalkeeping masterclass -- The Daily Star ticked all three boxes as they scraped past Dhaka Post 3-2 on penalties in their Round of
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Pant not feeling the price tag pressure, says Langer
Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant's uneven form mirrors his team's broader struggles in the Indian Premier League (IPL), but head coach Justin Langer says the player is not weighed
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Mendy adds to Real's injury woes
Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy has suffered a muscular injury to his right quad, the club said on Monday, raising the prospect of another lengthy layoff for the Frenchman, who
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Iran suffer Gholizadeh injury blow ahead of World Cup
Iran have suffered a significant on-field blow ahead of their World Cup campaign after winger Ali Gholizadeh suffered a season-ending knee injury while playing for his club Lech Poznan in
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Cabrera pens farewell message to Bangladeseh
After more than four years at the helm, Javier Cabrera has left as the head coach of the Bangladesh national football team, bringing an end to the longest managerial tenure
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আলোচিত
অবশেষে নুসরাতই যাচ্ছেন সংসদে, বিনা প্রতিদ্বন্দ্বিতায় নির্বাচিত ঘোষণা
অবশেষে ত্রয়োদশ জাতীয় সংসদের সংরক্ষিত নারী আসনে নির্বাচনে জামায়াত জোটের প্রার্থী ও এনসিপির যুগ্ম-আহ্বায়ক নুসরাত তাবাসসুমকে বিনা প্রতিদ্বন্দ্বিতায় নির্বাচিত ঘোষণা করেছেন রিটার্নিং কর্মকর্তা।
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ইরানি বাহিনীকে ‘পৃথিবী থেকে মুছে ফেলা হবে’, ট্রাম্পের চরম হুঁশিয়ারি
হরমুজ প্রণালি ও পারস্য উপসাগরে মার্কিন জাহাজে হামলার চেষ্টা করা হলে ইরানি বাহিনীকে ‘পৃথিবীর বুক থেকে মুছে ফেলা হবে’ বলে চরম হুঁশিয়ারি দিয়েছেন প্রেসিডেন্ট ডোনাল্ড ট্রাম্প। সোমবার ফক্স নিউজকে দেওয়া
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ডলার ও সুদের ধাক্কায় ঝুঁকিতে বাংলাদেশ
বৈদেশিক ঋণের সুদ পরিশোধের বড় ধরনের ঝুঁকিতে পড়েছে বাংলাদেশ। আওয়ামী সরকারের আমলে বিদেশ থেকে অপরিকল্পিতভাবে ও বেপরোয়া গতিতে চড়া সুদে যেসব ঋণ নেওয়া হয়েছিল সেগুলোর
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Politics
45 unit committees: Chhatra Dal faces flak from its grassroots
Chhatra Dal, the student wing of the ruling BNP, is facing growing resentment from its grassroots after announcing committees for 45 units, with “deprived” leaders and activists staging protests in
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Section 144 imposed as Chhatra Dal factions face off in Rangamati
At least one Jubo Dal activist was injured after rival groups clashed over a programme by the newly announced district committee
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Business
Oil eases on signs US is loosening Iranian closure of Strait of Hormuz
Brent oil futures for July fell 51 cents, or 0.5 percent, to $113.93 per barrel
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Asia battles rising, uneven toll of energy crisis caused by Iran war
Overall oil imports to Asia, which takes 85 percent of Gulf crude shipments, plunged 30 percent in April on the year
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US-Bangladesh trade deal: No need for concern, says Commerce Minister
Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir commented that there is no need for concern regarding the “United States–Bangladesh Agreement on Reciprocal Trade.”
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Editorial
Child deaths from measles: Will interim govt remain beyond accountability?
The recent outbreak of measles in Bangladesh and the child deaths have shaken the nation's conscience. Even as Bangladesh had shown success in effectively controlling preventable diseases like measles through
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Crocodiles, snakes, and India’s sovereignty anxiety
The border between Bangladesh and India is not a static entity that accepts human attempts at permanence and managing such a border has always required patience, cooperation, and willingness to
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Slipping press freedom ranking
AS THE world observes World Press Freedom Day, attention once again turns to the condition of journalism, the freedom of expression and the right of citizens to accurate information. Marked
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International Day of the Midwife
May 5 marks the International Day of the Midwife, with this year’s theme being “One Million More Midwives.” For Bangladesh, this is a call to complete a journey that began
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As a flood-prone country, Bangladesh needs stronger early flood warning systems
The world is going through times of high climatic insecurity, exacerbated by unchecked global warming.
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Entertainment
Met Gala 2026: The ultimate art-house flex
The Met Gala has fully delivered a high-fashion fever dream, with this year’s “Costume Art” theme pushing everyone on that carpet into straight-up experimental territory. With the dress code “Fashion
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Sujit Mustafa and Munmun Ahmed set for joint stage debut
Married since 1993, the two have built parallel careers in music and dance but have not previously appeared together as co-performers. Munmun Ahmed said the idea grew from audience interest
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Rumours of Runa Laila’s death spark outrage from the singer in Delhi
Renowned Bangladeshi singer Runa Laila is currently in Indian capital, Delhi, to attend the Minar-e-Dilhi Award ceremony. Soon after the event ended on Monday evening, rumours of her death suddenly
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Stars shine at Met Gala, fashion's biggest night
The brightest stars in Hollywood, music, sports and style -- led by Beyonce, Madonna and Nicole Kidman -- hit the red carpet Monday for the Met Gala, the Manhattan charity
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Health
Health care is a fundamental right, not a privilege: Zubaida Rahman
Prime Minister’s spouse Dr Zubaida Rahman on Tuesday said health care is not a privilege but a fundamental right of every citizen, noting that Bangladesh’s health sector has long suffered
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Life style
Summer eye makeup trends every Bengali woman will love
Master sultry summer eye makeup by blending sunset gold and copper creamy eyeshadow sticks for effortless beauty. Enhance your festival look with rhinestones and crystals, perfectly capturing the vibrant, boho-chic
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