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RANGS eMART Brings words largest “LG 97-inch G2 OLED evo Gallery Edition” TV
This is the first time RANGS eMART has brought the world's largest and premium “LG 97-inch G2 OLED evo Gallery Edition TV” to Bangladesh.
President casts vote thru postal ballot, urges citizens to vote on Jan 7
President Mohammed Shahabuddin today exercised his franchise through postal ballot for the upcoming 12th parliamentary election slated for January 7, urging the countrymen to fulfil their civic duty by voting
Yunus' unjust conviction must be immediately reversed: Kerry Kennedy
Kerry Kennedy, president of US-based Robert F Kennedy Human Rights, has called for immediate reversal of the "unjust conviction" handed against Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus
Yunus is our national asset but he committed crimes: foreign minister
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen said Nobel Laureate Prof Muhammad Yunus is a national asset, but he has been punished for his criminal activities
BYD: Chinese electric vehicle giant that has overtaken Tesla on sales
BYD, the Chinese vehicle giant, has dethroned the trailblazing Tesla in terms of sales
South Africa opt to bat in Elgar's final Test
South Africa captain Dean Elgar won the toss and elected to bat first in the second and final Test against India amid glorious sunshine at Newlands on Wednesday as the hosts seek a series sweep against the top ranked side in the world.
12 killed, over 30 injured in bus-truck collision in Assam
At least 12 people were killed and 30 injured today when a passenger bus heading for a New Year picnic collided head-on collision with a coal-laden truck in Golaghat district of the Indian state of Assam, police said
HC defers Fakhrul's bail hearing till next week
The High Court today deferred till next week the hearing on the rule regarding BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir's bail in a case filed over vandalising the chief justice's residence on October 28
India SC clears Adani from more probes in Hindenburg saga
Facts of the case do not warrant the transfer of the probe to a Special Investigation Team (SIT) or other probe agency, SC says
The plight of the Sudanese deserves our attention
Sudan needs assistance from the international community—and it needs it very quickly.
Letter to CJ on boycotting court: Two SC lawyers summoned on Jan 11
The Appellate Division of the apex court today summoned two Supreme Court lawyers, Mohammad Mohsen Rashid and Shah Ahmed Badal, over their letter to the chief justice informing him of their court boycott programme
Maersk extends suspension of Red Sea passage
Shipping giant Maersk said on Tuesday it would not resume passage through a key Red Sea strait "until further notice,"
Warner gets brief cameo after Pakistan tail defies Australia
Pat Cummins took a five-wicket haul for the third successive innings as Australia dismissed a defiant Pakistan for 313 on the opening day of the third Test on Wednesday to allow David Warner a brief evening cameo with the bat in his final match.
Joler Gaan to perform at Dum Dum music fest in India
The shows are scheduled to take place in West Bengal’s Dum Dum, Chakdaha and Haldia between January 3 to January 5, where the band will perform at the prestigious “Dum Dum Sangeet Mela” music festival’s fourth edition, officially scheduled from January 3 till January 7, as the only Bangladeshi band.
Harvard president resigns after rocky testimony, plagiarism allegations
Harvard President Claudine Gay said she would resign from her position on Tuesday, ending a six-month tenure marred by allegations of plagiarism and backlash over her congressional testimony about antisemitism on campus
Inflation eating into daily meals
Authorities must address skyrocketing food prices
Dandelionz and The Daily Star host the ‘Creating Patriots’ event for kids
On December 23rd, the premises of Dandelionz in Dhanmondi was filled with excitement as young minds gathered for the "Creating Patriots" event, organised in association with The Daily Star. As part of the celebration of Victory Day, this daylong program aimed to empower children aged 8-12 to become the changemakers Bangladesh needs.
Green Day slams Trump's ‘MAGA agenda’ during NYE show
In a fiery New Year's Eve performance on Dick Clark’s “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve”, American punk-rock band Green Day stirred the pot by taking a swipe at former President Donald Trump and his 'Make America Great Again' (MAGA) agenda. The lead vocalist, Billie Joe Armstrong, altered the lyrics to the band's 2004 hit “American Idiot”, prompting a wave of reactions on social media. The controversial lyric change, “I'm not a part of the MAGA agenda,” replaced the original line, “I'm not a part of a redneck agenda.”
Armed forces deployed ahead of Jan 7 polls
Members of the armed forces have been deployed today across the country to assist the local civil administration in holding the January 7 national election in a free, fair, and peaceful manner
'Asian Cup, AFCON scheduling not good for players'
The Asian Cup should be shifted to June and played in the same slot as UEFA's Euros, Arsenal and Japan defender Takehiro Tomiyasu said ahead of the Jan. 12-Feb. 10 continental championship in Qatar.
7.4 degrees Celsius recorded in Tetulia, the lowest so far this winter
Tetulia of Panchagarh district, this morning, recorded this winter's lowest temperature so far in the country at 7.4 degrees Celsius
PM to address rallies virtually in five districts, one upazila today at 3pm
Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina will join election rallies virtually in five districts and one upazila today
IMF's Georgieva says Americans should 'cheer up' about falling inflation
IMF's managing director Kristalina Georgieva is hopeful about the US economy as inflation declines further
US highlights criticism of Yunus' conviction
The United States drew attention Tuesday to international condemnation of Nobel peace laureate Muhammad Yunus's conviction in Bangladesh in what his supporters called a politically motivated prosecution
Jack Black joins ‘Minecraft’ movie ensemble cast
Actor Jack Black, renowned for his notable roles in comedic and family-oriented films, is set to join the star-studded cast of the live-action adaptation of “Minecraft”, a popular video game series produced by Warner Bros. Following his appearance in “The Super Mario Bros Movie”, Black's involvement in another high-profile video game adaptation has generated substantial buzz within the entertainment industry.
Selena Gomez indicates next album could be her last
Selena Gomez seems to have become tired of the usual love songs. The actress from "Only Murders in the Building" revealed her intention to shift her focus to her acting career and step away from music following the release of her upcoming album.
Japan investigators probe conflicting reports on fiery Tokyo crash
Japanese investigators on Wednesday probed a near-catastrophic collision at Tokyo's Haneda Airport between a coast guard plane and a passenger jet, with conflicting reports about what instructions air traffic control gave
Taiwan detects 4 Chinese balloons ahead of election
Four Chinese balloons were detected moving across the median line separating Taiwan from China, with three flying directly above the island, Taipei's defence ministry said Wednesday
Ctg-Dhaka train movement disrupted due to derailment
Train services from Chattogram to Dhaka are being disrupted as a compartment of a passenger train derailed in Sitakunda upazila this morning
Dolgopolov -- from Ukrainian tennis star to warrior
From representing Ukraine in the Davis Cup to donning military uniform on the frontline, Alexandr Dolgopolov has undergone quite a transformation in the service of his beleaguered country.
Mickey Mouse horror film unveiled as copyright issue resolved
On January 1st, a trailer for a slasher film was unveiled, showcasing a masked killer adorned as Mickey Mouse. This coincided with the expiration of Disney's copyright on the earliest versions of the cartoon character in the US.
Dhaka’s air quality second worst in the world this morning
Dhaka ranked second on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning
Paturia-Daulatdia ferry services resume after 9 hours
The ferry services on Paturia-Daulatdia and Aricha-Kazirhat routes were suspended for nine hours and over eleven hours respectively today amid poor visibility due to dense fog
Nasa selects 3 BTS songs for 2024 lunar mission playlist
Nasa (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) has chosen three of BTS songs for the upcoming lunar mission
Japan quake toll rises to 62 as weather hampers rescuers
Japanese rescuers scrambled to search for survivors Wednesday as authorities warned of landslides and heavy rain after a powerful earthquake that killed at least 62 people
Monitor groundwater to manage it better
Climate impact on groundwater and solutions
Done with shooting, Shakil embarks on coaching
Shooter Shakil Ahmed, a gold medallist in South Asian Games and a silver medallist in Commonwealth Games, has put an end to his shooting career after being assigned as an assistant coach of Bangladesh pistol team for the upcoming Asian Olympic Qualification, scheduled for January 5-18 in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Five talking points from the first half of the Premier League season
Champions Manchester City are ominously poised to strike in the new year despite a dip in form from last season's treble winners, while Arsenal, Aston Villa and Tottenham are also in the mix.
Jadeja returns for Newlands Test
The experienced left-arm spinner would also bolster India’s frail batting that amassed only 376 runs during the innings and 32 run defeat that means the tourists now cannot achieve their major aim – a first Test series win in South Africa.
Ancelotti happy to choose Real over Brazil
"In 2026, depending on my results, I may still be there. I want to be the coach of Madrid (...) and I hope to be able to continue being that in 2027 and 2028 because I want to stay here," he said.
Pakistan reeling against Australia assault in Sydney Test
At lunch, the tourists were 75 for four with skipper Shan Masood on 32 and wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan 12. Pat Cummins had taken 2-16 from five overs.
Nothing is normal if we don’t have our rights
To put an end to rampant authoritarianism, we have to have our rights.
Williamson to lead New Zealand in Pakistan T20 series
World class batter Williamson missed last month's ODI and T20 series against Bangladesh while he rehabilitated a knee injury sustained nine months ago.
Elgar looking to bow out on top
Dean Elgar will be looking to conclude his international career on another high as he unexpectedly captains South Africa in the second and last Test against India, which starts at Newlands on Wednesday.
BCB to resolve major issues after elections
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will look to solve a few of its major issues centring on the captaincy and the national selection panel following the general elections on January 7, informed BCB's cricket operations chairman Jalal Yunus yesterday.
Why our balance of payments won’t balance out post-election
With the facade of the elections at its height, prevailing financial issues seem to have faded into the background.
Small businesses navigated difficult times in 2023
Small businesses in 2023 faced substantial hardships amidst prevalent inflationary pressure of the country
Business at ICDs dropped in 2023
KDS Logistics Limited managed to retain its position as the top private inland container depot (ICD) in terms of handling export and import cargoes in 2023, a year when business in ICDs saw a year-on-year decline of nearly 11 per cent.
Export, remittance earnings limp along
Export and remittance sectors suffered disappointments in 2023, looking desperately for solutions this year
Agent banking losing steam with banks opening more sub-branches
Sub-branches are the priority for banks now, replacing agent banking in bringing banking services efficiently to people
COP28: The most promising disappointment yet
COP28 failed to bring about the desired outcomes, including a strong commitment to phase out fossil fuels.
Barishal-2: 40 hurt, 18 bikes torched as supporters of AL, independent clash
At least 40 people were injured as the supporters of Awami League and an independent candidates for Barishal-2 constituency clashed in the district’s Banaripara yesterday
Italian citizen robbed by muggers in Chattogram
An Italian citizen was mugged in Kazir Dewri area of Chattogram city last night
'Break their arms, legs before handing over to cops
AL leader orders party activists on BNP men distributing anti-polls leaflets
Bangladesh stands beside Japan in its hour of need: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said Bangladesh stands ready to extend all possible cooperation if required by Japan to tackle the recent devastation caused by a very tense dorado that jolted Ishikawa prefecture and nearby areas of Japan on the coast of the Sea of Japan
Envisioning Bangladesh: a dialogue with youth leaders to be held
Better Bangladesh Foundation-BBF Global is going to host a virtual conference on Envisioning Bangladesh: a dialogue with youth leaders to be telecasted live on the 3rd of January at 9 pm Bangladesh time and 10 am New York and Toronto time, 4 pm UK time on BBF Global Facebook page.
Rooney hit hard by 'setback' after Birmingham City sacking
Rooney's chequered managerial career is in stark contrast to his stellar playing days.
Cricket South Africa defends weakened team for NZ Tests
Steve Waugh said the selection showed a lack of respect to New Zealand cricket.
Sexual harassment: DU teacher relieved of academic activities
Fact-finding committee finds proof primarily; DU's anti-sexual harassment to investigate further
Ayesha Khanam remembered
Yesterday was the death anniversary of Bangladesh Mahila Parishad president and freedom fighter Ayesha Khanam -- a guardian of the women’s movement in Bangladesh, who dedicated her life to the rights of deprived, oppressed and disenfranchised women.
Chittagong Grammar School: A hallmark of quality education in Bangladesh
The conversation surrounding the availability of quality education in Bangladesh usually has a wide roster of contenders.
The evolving sports scene in Chattogram
The enthusiasm around sports has always been high in Chattogram. Indeed, many in the port city prefer watching or playing sports as their favourite way to spend time over other pastime activities.
Chittagong Independent University: A stalwart of education and research
Nestled along the picturesque Jamal Khan Road, Chittagong Independent University (CIU) stands as a testament to educational excellence and research innovation. Known for its invigorating environment,
Mentors’ Chittagong Lighting the way to dream globally
High school is daunting, for everyone. Soon, you’ll finish your HSC or A levels and go out of the predefined structure of school curriculum to venture into an open world of possibilities.
AHZ opens greater access to uk education for chattogram students
The pursuit of higher education abroad, particularly in the UK, is witnessing a steady surge among students from Chattogram, Bangladesh.
University of Creative Technology Chittagong: Championing accessible and innovative higher education
Established in 2017 and approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC), Bangladesh, the University of Creative Technology Chittagong (UCTC) is a pioneering institution in creative education.
Special focus on final hours of voting
Law enforcers are now setting their focus completely on January 7, the election day. They are particularly preparing contingency plans for the final hours of voting, as violence often erupts between supporters of rival candidates during this time.
Hattrick for Nixon in Faridpur-4?
After suffering defeats in the last two national elections to independent candidate Mujibur Rahman Chowhdury, alias Nixon Chowdhury, Kazi Zafarullah is in a “tight spot” this time as well in Faridpur-4 constituency.
Swing voters hold the key
The fate of Mymensingh-4 constituency hinges on the votes of 11 unions, including five in char areas (shallow lands that rise from a river when water level decreases).
‘464 politicians, 442 journos sued in last five years’
The rights of people have been curtailed significantly in the country, said speakers at a webinar yesterday.
Thousands evacuated after Indonesia volcano eruption
More than 2,000 residents have been evacuated to temporary shelters amid heightened volcanic activities in a volcano in eastern Indonesia, a local official said yesterday.
Yunus verdict: ‘It was a result of political vendetta’
Ganatantra Mancha, a platform of some opposition organisations, yesterday alleged that the Labour Court’s verdict against Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus is an outcome of the Awami League government’s political vengeance.
Yunus verdict: Is he above law, did govt punish him, asks Quader
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday said Prof Muhammad Yunus was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment by the court, and the Awami League government had nothing to do with the verdict.
Burners with no flame
Every morning, Shuvechchha Ghosh, a resident of Chattogram city’s Askar Dighir Par area, wakes up being worried for her three-year-old son.
First dengue death of 2024
The year 2024 witnessed its first dengue death yesterday, the second day of the year, according to the Directorate General of Health Services.
Cold Wave: Dense fog disrupts flights
Flight operations at Nilphamari’s Saidpur Airport were suspended for around five hours, from 9:30am yesterday, due to poor visibility caused by dense fog.
Prepare a list of grabbers: HC
The High Court yesterday instructed authorities concerned to prepare a complete list of grabbers and industries polluting the Bangshi river in Savar.
Two-month ban on crab netting
A two-month ban has been imposed on crab fishing in the Sundarbans from January 1, as the breeding season has started.
‘Of unkept promises and curtailed human rights’
The human rights situation in Chittagong Hill Tracts has become extremely fragile as the CHT Peace Accord has not been properly implemented, said Parbatya Chattagram Jana Samhati Samiti (PCJSS) in its annual report, released yesterday.
Pro-BNP, Jamaat lawyers boycott courts for 2nd day
Pro-BNP and Jamaat lawyers observed countrywide court-boycott programme for second day today demanding “restoration of democracy and rule of law, and stopping injustice in the name of trials”.
Jamson, Shafi new president, GS of RAC
Jamson Mahbub of Ekattor TV and Shafi Uddin Ahmed of Asian TV have been elected president and general secretary respectively of the Reporters Against Corruption (RAC), an organisation of journalists working with the Anti-Corruption Commission.
Armenian Church Celebrating Christmas in January!
Did you know Christmas is celebrated on January 6 at the Armenian Church in Dhaka? In fact, the Armenian Apostolic Church is an Orthodox Christian institution still practising a very old version of Christianity.
Road crashes claim 7 lives in 3 dists
Road accidents in Sylhet, Jamalpur, and Rangpur claimed seven lives yesterday.
Woman killed after being run over by train
A former union parishad member died after a locomotive ran her over in Kulaura upazila of Moulvibazar yesterday around 1:00pm.
12kg LPG cylinder now costs Tk 1,433
Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission today set the price of one kg of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) at Tk 119.40 for the month of December, up from Tk 117.02 last month.
Turkey detains 33 accused of spying for Israel
Turkey yesterday announced the detention of 33 people suspected of planning abductions and spying on behalf of Israel’s Mossad intelligence service.
Rejoinder, our reply
Social Islami Bank Limited sent a rejoinder to a report published by The Daily Star on December 24 with the headline “Loan scams ate up Tk 92,261cr in 15 years: CPD”.
Lakshmipur-1: Independent’s threat to RO costs him his candidacy
The Election Commission yesterday cancelled the candidacy of Lakshmipur-1 independent candidate Habibur Rahman Paban, also a presidium member of Jubo League, for violating the electoral code of conduct.
Japan quake toll rises to 55
A powerful earthquake that hit Japan on New Year’s Day killed at least 55 people, with rescue teams struggling in freezing temperatures yesterday to reach isolated areas where many people are feared trapped under toppled buildings.
Israeli drone kills Hamas leader in Beirut
Israel killed Hamas deputy leader Saleh al-Arouri in a drone strike in Lebanon’s capital Beirut yesterday, Lebanese and Palestinian security sources said, as its forces kept pummelling parts of Gaza, vowing further “high-intensity” warfare against Hamas in the enclave.
3 killed, 12 hurt in fresh violence
At least three people were killed and 12, including seven security personnel, seriously injured in India’s restive northeastern state of Manipur in the last two days as sporadic violence continued in the region, officials said.
Israel launches air strikes in Syria
Israel launched pre-dawn air strikes near the Syrian capital yesterday, state media said citing a military source, at a time of heightened regional tensions over the Gaza war.
Drone shot down over air base housing US forces
An armed drone was shot down over Erbil airport in northern Iraq yesterday, where US and other international forces are stationed, two security sources said.
Pakistan election subject to ‘pre-poll rigging’
Jailed former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan’s party is being targeted by “systematic dismemberment” and “pre-poll rigging”, a rights watchdog said yesterday, casting doubt on fairness of upcoming elections.
KSA officially joins BRICS bloc: state TV
Saudi state TV said yesterday that the kingdom had officially joined the BRICS bloc of countries.
CAAB revokes licence of Biman pilots Sadia, Al-Mehedi
The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh has revoked the private and commercial pilot licences of Biman Bangladesh Airlines’ first officer Sadia Ahmed and the commercial pilot licence of first officer Al-Mehedi Islam for forging their academic certificate and other documents.
Armed forces on polls duty from today
Armed forces personnel start election duties today to help ensure a peaceful atmosphere across the country for the January 7 polls.
‘Failure to hold free, fair polls will turn country into failed state’
If the national election is not free, fair and acceptable, the state itself will be a failed state, said Election Commissioner Anisur Rahman yesterday.
Five more JP picks pull out of election race
Five more Jatiyo Party candidates yesterday quit the election race citing doubts about the fairness of the January 7 election as one of the reasons.
Commentary: Yunus the ‘guilty’, let facts speak
For the last 15 years and more, Prof Yunus has been accused, judged and found guilty by the highest echelon of Bangladesh’s power structure.
Keep vigil against plots
Awami League President Sheikh Hasina yesterday urged the people to remain vigilant against the conspiracies of the anti-liberation forces.
Clearing Power, Fertiliser Arrears: Govt to issue Tk 26,000cr special bonds
The Finance Division is set to issue special bonds of about Tk 26,000 crore to clear mounting arrears to independent power producers and fertiliser suppliers.
Rising food prices a concern for 71% families in Bangladesh: WB
A WB report states that 71 percent Bangladeshi families are concerned with rising prices of food
