Why do Houthis repeatedly target Makkah? A history of conflict and renewed tensions
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Deal to buy 21 Boeing-Airbus aircraft: How the expansion will be carried out
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Explainer / Why did Maududi accuse Jinnah of ‘defaming Islam’?
15 September 2026
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How is the rise of the Houthis reshaping Middle Eastern politics?
16 September 2026
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Cracks in interim govt’s crisis-time unity are now visible: Manas Chowdhury
16 September 2026
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The rise of pangas: From ‘looked down on’ to global commodity
15 September 2026
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Bab al-Mandeb crisis: Will fuel and fertiliser shortages worsen further?
15 September 2026
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When will Bangladesh’s politics of vengeance end?
14 September 2026
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Hormuz closed, Bab al-Mandeb under Houthi control: What danger lies ahead for Saudi Arabia?
14 September 2026
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THE UNSUNG HEROES / Razia Samad Dahlia - Still serving at 83
13 September 2026
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Hantavirus: How big is the risk for Bangladesh?
Experts say the threat remains low if basic hygiene is maintained and contact with rodents is avoided
12 May 2026
Uncertainty grows over 2026 FIFA World Cup telecast in Bangladesh
This issue is the focus of today’s Star Explains
10 May 2026
Factors behind BJP’s rise in Mamata’s ‘stronghold’
Curiosity grows over party’s surge in West Bengal
5 May 2026
How ethics, values, and professionalism are being destroyed by partisanship: Mahfuz Anam
The Daily Star's Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam speaks about his column discussing the same issues
4 May 2026
BMD issues cyclone warning for coastal regions
Public advised to follow official instructions and avoid misinformation
4 May 2026
Why West Bengal polls matter for Bangladesh
All eyes now on results after high-stakes contest
2 May 2026
Unbowed at 35: The Daily Star begins anniversary celebrations
Months after a violent attack on its office, the newspaper begins anniversary celebrations by reaffirming its founding ideals and editorial independence
24 April 2026
Will India hand over Hasina?
But can India actually hand her over? Is there a legal obligation to do so? And if not, what factors will ultimately decide the outcome? Find out in Star Explains
22 April 2026
El Niño may return, raising concerns over rising heat in Bangladesh
Fears grow over impact of climate phenomenon on temperatures
20 April 2026
‘We still hope a solution on the reforms will arise out of parliament’
Nahid Islam, founding convener of (NCP) and a first-time parliamentarian, sits down with Zyma Islam of The Daily Star.
18 April 2026
Where are Iran’s frozen assets held and how much is stuck abroad?
Tehran has been pushing for the immediate release of billions held abroad, while Washington prefers a phased approach and is not willing to unlock the funds all at once
16 April 2026
Fuel crisis pushes Hatirjheel water taxi service to brink
Trip cuts and delays leave commuters struggling
9 April 2026
Is the US-Israel war on Iran affecting you beyond fuel?
Rising import costs, supply disruptions and economic pressure may widen the impact
7 April 2026
DU Fine Arts students gear up for vibrant Pahela Baishakh
‘Noboborsher Oikyotan, Gonotontrer Punorutthan’ set as this year’s theme
6 April 2026
Constitution vs Revolution: Where the July charter implementation is heading
Guests focus on the sharp divide between the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the National Citizen Party (NCP) over the legitimacy of the July National Charter and its post-uprising reforms
5 April 2026
Trump faces mounting political and economic pressure amid dwindling support
Today’s Star Explains delves into the factors shaping the precarious position of the Trump administration
5 April 2026
One in two children fall victim to child marriage
Watch today's Star Explains to find out more
3 April 2026
How does the country's sole refinery, Eastern Refinery Limited, work?
hat else does the institution produce along with fuel oil? And how much of the country's fuel demand is met by Eastern Refinery? Let's find out in today's Star Explains.
3 April 2026
Rising measles cases in Pabna leave children in hospital corridors amid bed shortage
Overcrowding at 250-bed hospital as most patients are children; many infected despite vaccination
31 March 2026
Why was 1/11 figure Masud Uddin arrested?
Watch to find out why Masud Uddin was arrested
24 March 2026