Headline
Living on the edge: How monsoon turns coastal life into survival
Before the start of the disaster season, there is a rush of house changes along the coast. People on the banks of the Meghna River are busy repairing their houses.
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BJP’s West Bengal victory and cross-border anxieties
BJP’s sweeping West Bengal victory risks reigniting cross-border communal tensions, threatening minorities and regional stability across Bengal today.
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Govt launches probe into measles fatalities: Health secretary
'An investigation is underway,' the health secretary said at a programme today
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My Dhaka / When theatre speaks in letters
I found myself back on Bailey Road with my friends last weekend, after what felt like ages. Joining us was Anisul Haque, a friend’s better half and the celebrated writer
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Inside the perilous world of Sundarbans honey collectors
A wooden boat rocks on dark tidal waters, its hull brushing mangrove roots as dawn thins over the Sundarbans. On the boat, men sit barefoot and alert, eyes fixed on
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Bangladesh
Measles camp in Bandarban's Kurukpata hampered by lack of transport, electricity
Locals allege emergency vehicle and solar equipment meant for health services are being kept at UP chairman’s residence
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The Daily Star begins divisional anniversary events in Khulna
Khulna becomes the second stop in the newspaper’s month-long divisional anniversary tour
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Tarique Rahman joins views-exchange meeting with BNP dist-level leaders
The day-long meeting began at 10:45am today, Saturday, at the Krishibid Institution Bangladesh (KIB) auditorium in the city's Farmgate area
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Media in Bangladesh, Pakistan and India face the same challenges: Dawn editor
Zaffar Abbas, editor of Pakistan’s newspaper Dawn, has said that the crises surrounding media freedom, governance and corruption are largely similar across South Asian countries. He said the media in
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Around 60 DU Kuwait Maitree Hall students fall sick in suspected waterborne illness
Chemical residue in water suspected; authorities say situation now under control
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Body of Bangladeshi student Bristy, murdered in Florida arrives home
The body of Bangladeshi student Nahida Sultana Bristy, who was brutally murdered in the US state of Florida, has arrived in Dhaka. The aircraft carrying Bristy’s body landed at Hazrat
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If political tolerance is lacking, the media cannot work freely either: Kamal Ahmed
Consulting editor of The Daily Star Kamal Ahmed has said that if a country lacks a democratic culture and political tolerance, the media cannot function independently. He said that the
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International
Magyar to become Hungary's 'regime change' PM
Vows to fight corruption and restore EU ties
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Tehran could withstand blockade for four months, CIA report shows, as fighting flares
CIA report shows US blockade not forcing Iran to capitulate
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Suspected oil slick off Iran's Kharg Island
It was not immediately clear what had caused the apparent spill, which was located off the small Gulf island's west coast
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The personal assistant to the ma..
The personal assistant to the man tipped to be the next chief minister of West Bengal from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party was shot dead in his car in
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Iranian response to US truce proposal expected 'tonight,' Trump says
Washington was expecting Tehran's response to its latest proposal on a deal to set up the parameters for talks to end the war by Friday night, US President Donald Trump
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Suvendu Adhikari to take oath as first-ever BJP CM of West Bengal today
As West Bengal enters the BJP-era of governance, its Legislative Party leader Suvendu Adhikari is set to take oath as the chief minister today, Saturday. Suvendu is all set to
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Trump announces three-day Ukraine-Russia ceasefire
The truce would also include a mutual swap of 1,000 prisoners each, said Trump, who has struggled to end the four-year conflict
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Technology
Google explains why Chrome downloads 4 GB of AI models to devices without warning
Google has confirmed that its Chrome browser may automatically download several gigabytes of on-device artificial intelligence (AI) models to users’ computers in order to support a growing number of AI-powered
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Xiaomi launches home appliances in Bangladesh
Xiaomi Bangladesh has entered the country’s home appliance market for the first time, launching a range of smart televisions, laundry products and connected home devices.
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Honor officially launches 600 series in Bangladesh
Honor, the global AI ecosystem device brand, officially launched its 600 5G series at an event in Dhaka on May 7. The lineup includes the Honor 600 5G, Honor 600
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Sport
Suarez open to Uruguay return for World Cup
The 39‑year‑old retired from international football in September 2024 as Uruguay’s all‑time leading scorer with 69 goals in 143 appearances.
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Shanto hopeful of scoring a Test double ton soon
Bangladesh skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto produced a superb knock yesterday, scoring his ninth Test century during the opening Test against Pakistan in Mirpur on Friday.
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Mushfiqur battles alone as Bangladesh reach 380-7 at lunch
Veteran Mushfiqur Rahim kept Bangladesh flowing amid the good work of Pakistan pacer Mohammad Abbas, steering the side to 380-7 at lunch on Day 2 of the first cricket Test
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Mexico to cut school year short ahead of World Cup
Education Secretary Mario Delgado said the decision to end the school year 40 days early was made in part due to a heat wave impacting several states.
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Iran says will play in World Cup, demands hosts accept conditions
Iran's football federation said on Saturday that the men's national team will take part in the 2026 World Cup this summer, but demanded that joint hosts the United States, Mexico
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Valverde and Tchouameni have apologised, Arbeloa says
Real Madrid players Federico Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni have apologised for their dressing-room fight, manager Alvaro Arbeloa said on Saturday, urging his team to focus on Sunday's top-of-the-table clash with
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আলোচিত
পশ্চিমবঙ্গে কি হিন্দুত্ববাদের পুনরুত্থান ঘটেছে?
১৯৭১ সালের ১৬ ডিসেম্বর পাকিস্তানি সেনাবাহিনী যখন ঢাকায় মুক্তিবাহিনী ও ভারতীয় বাহিনীর যৌথ কমান্ডের কাছে আত্মসমর্পণ করছেন, ঠিক তখনই দিল্লির...
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আমাকে জামায়াতের ছাত্রী সংস্থার প্রোডাক্ট বলা হয়েছিল: তাসনিম জারা
লেঞ্জা ইজ ভেরি ডিফিকাল্ট টু হাইড। এই লাইনটা আমার খুব পরিচিত। ২০১৩ সালে যখন শাহবাগ আন্দোলন হয়, তখন স্লোগান
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পথে-প্রান্তরে আগুনরাঙা কৃষ্ণচূড়া, কমে যাচ্ছে নান্দনিক ঐতিহ্য
তপ্ত বৈশাখের দুপুরে যখন সূর্য আগুন ঢেলে দেয় মাটির বুকে, তখন ঠিক এমনই এক লাল বিস্ফোরণ ছড়িয়ে পড়ে পথের ধারে, গাছের ডালে ডালে। সবুজের ভেতর থেকে জ্বলে ওঠে কৃষ্ণচূড়ার রক্তরাঙা
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Politics
PM Tarique seeks party support to fulfil election pledges
Want a political culture of debate, discussion, not oppression, he says
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One arrested over AL flash procession in Dhaka
The police on Friday afternoon arrested a man from a flash procession of Awami League, the activities of which are now banned, and its affiliated organisations in the capital’s Mohammadpur
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Save affected farmers in haor area: Mukti Council
Leaders of Jatiya Mukti Council on Friday at a rally in Dhaka called on the Bangladesh Nationalist Party-led government to take adequate steps to save the farmers of the haor
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Ganosamhati’s acting chief coordinator Nilu, executive coordinator Rubel
The Ganosamhati Andolan on Friday retained Dewan Abdur Rashid Nilu as acting chief coordinator and Abul Hasan Rubel as executive coordinator of the party.
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Fakhrul, 15 others get Khaleda Zia Smriti Padak
Local government, rural development and cooperatives minister and BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and 14 others have been awarded with newly introduced Aposhhin Deshnetri Begum Khaleda Zia Smriti
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A frustrated group wants to keep society unstable: Fakhrul
Speaking at a Tagore birth anniversary event in Naogaon, LGRD minister says people are hopeful about the new govt
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BNP moves to restore grassroots discipline
BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will sit with grassroots leaders today as the ruling party seeks to restore discipline and strengthen its organisational structure.
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Business
Weak logistics, high business costs hinder trade growth: experts
Experts on Saturday said that weak logistics infrastructure and high business costs were among the key reasons behind Bangladesh’s lack of a trade-supportive environment.
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Global stocks diverge, oil rises as fresh US-Iran clashes hit peace hopes
While European bourses retreated, the S&P 500 and Nasdaq indices both pushed to fresh records on solid US jobs numbers
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China trade beats forecasts in April despite Mideast war
Exports from the manufacturing powerhouse were up 14.1 percent in April
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Editorial
Who profits from Bangladesh’s heritage?
A weaver in Narayanganj spends months creating a single Jamdani saree. Each motif is placed by hand, each thread carrying generations of knowledge.
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How policy gaps exclude the visually impaired from work
Despite the existence of laws and policies, due to a lack of implementation, bureaucratic complexities, and structural limitations, visually impaired individuals are still unable to enter the mainstream workforce.
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West Bengal's saffron turn and the new reality facing Dhaka
For 75 years, West Bengal told itself a story: we are the land of Tagore and Vivekananda, of Bankim and Bose, of Amartya Sen and Abhijit Banerjee, of coffee house
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Mohammadpur and the reality of urban crimes in Dhaka
There is something quite catchy and seductive in the way Mohammadpur is branded as the “City of God.” The phrase is loaded with a Brazilian flavour, conjuring cinematic memories of
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Climate Change Business ventures: Turning disasters into profit
While Bangladesh remains one of the most negatively affected human zones due to climate change, certain economic opportunities have opened up that can significantly help cope with the challenges of
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Entertainment
Three venues celebrate Rabindranath Tagore’s 165th birth anniversary
Bangladesh marked the 165th birth anniversary of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore yesterday through cultural programmes, discussions, music, poetry recitations, and dance performances held across three major venues in Dhaka.
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Dhallywood set for e-ticketing and central box office system
The move comes following a positive response from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
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Kaarina Kaiser on life support, Kaiser Hamid seeks prayers for daughter
For the past few days, discussions had been circulating on Facebook about the illness of content creator and actress Kaarina Kaiser. It was reported that she had been admitted to
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Influencer Kaarina Kaisar on life support
Popular influencer Kaarina Kaisar, widely loved for her humorous social media skits and praised for her performance in the film “36 24 36”, is currently battling for her life in
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Health
9 die from measles and measles-like symptoms in 24 hours
DGHS reports record 489 new confirmed cases during the period
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Seven more children dead from measles, measles-like symptoms
Total number of confirmed and suspected measles deaths now 343
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Life style
Century-old British-era Northbrook Hall in Dhaka set to reopen after major restoration
"The work has been completed after almost three years. Some decorative work related to the red-brick architectural features is still remaining"
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