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30 buildings collapse in quake in Japan's Ishikawa
A total of 155 earthquakes struck Japan on Monday. So far 48 people have been reported dead
US not seeking wider conflict in Middle East
The White House said Sunday it is not seeking a wider conflict in the Middle East after US forces sank three boats of Yemen's Houthi rebels in the Red Sea
Punished for a crime I didn't commit: Prof Yunus
Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus, in his first reaction to the court verdict against him, said he was handed over a sentence for a crime he hadn't committed
If 60-80pc votes not cast, sanctions will be imposed: Shahjahan Omar
Shahjahan Omar, Awami League candidate for Jhalakathi-1 and former vice president of BNP central committee, said if 60-80 percent of voters do not turn out in the upcoming parliamentary elections, many countries will impose sanctions on Bangladesh.
Rizvi will be brought to justice soon: DB chief
The Additional Commissioner of the Detective Branch of police Harun Or Rashid today said they were looking for BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi
How Israel's war on Gaza entered the national elections
Ahead of the 12th national parliamentary elections, rumours are circulating on social media. Today, we will explore the motives behind these rumours in our Fake News Debunk podcast
At least 50 killed in bomb attack on Khan Younis refugee camp in Gaza
Israel offers new hostage and prisoner exchange in Gaza. On the other hand, at least 50 people were killed in the Israeli bomb attack on the refugee camp in Gaza Khan Younis area
A neighbouring country helping AL to hold a 'dummy election': Rizvi
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today alleged that a neighbouring country is directly interfering in the affairs of Bangladesh and aiding the ruling Awami League to hold a “dummy election” on January 7.
Are Houthis becoming a threat to Israel?
Who are the Houthis and what are their activities? What is the position of the Houthis in the Israel-Hamas war? Are the Houthis becoming a threat to Israel?
Nat'l polls: AL gives up 26 seats for JP, 6 for allies
The ruling Awami League today said that it has given up six constituencies for its alliance partners and 26 for the Jatiya Party in the January 7 national election
BNP takes out road march on Victory Day
A BNP road march marking Victory Day was held from the party's Nayapaltan headquarters to Shantinagar intersection in the capital today
Israel's ambassador to UK rejects two-state solution
Israel's ambassador to the UK said that Israel has no plans to allow the Palestinians to form an independent state. Her comments came amid growing international pressure on Israel for a ceasefire in Gaza. Watch Star Newsbytes to learn more
Which candidates got EC’s clearance?
On the last day of scrutiny of nomination papers, which heavyweight candidates got clearance to participate in the 12th parliamentary election? Watch today's Star Special to find out
The village of mass graves
At the end of 1971, knowing the sure defeat, the Pakistani occupation forces started reckless killing throughout the country
Israeli colonel among 10 soldiers killed in Gaza in a day
Israeli military suffered one of its highest military casualties on Tuesday since the latest war with Palestinians began on October 7
What will be BNP’s next steps?
BNP wants to bring out a procession in Dhaka on December 16 marking Victory Day. As the party has decided to boycott the election, will this help it to advance its movement to oust the government? If not, what could be the party's next steps
Temperatures to start dropping from Tuesday night
Due to the impacts of Cyclone Michaung, the temperature in Tetulia dropped to 13.5 degrees Celsius on December 3. The temperature increased a little after that, but winter has started to set in again
