Last year, Biman ferried a little over 28,000 tonnes of freight in the cargo hold of planes when it had the capacity to transport over 4.98 lakh tonnes. This is about 6 percent utilisation of the capacity. Yet, Biman is planning to buy two new Airbus freighters

Though the summer season has just begun and the heat wave is expected to continue for another two months, the water level in the Kaptai Lake has already started to decline, hampering livelihood of people in the hill district.

Despite being severely ill, to repay his debts, Mainuzzaman Sentu used to pull a rickshaw in Rajshahi with a cannula supplying oxygen attached to his nose.

The capital's market is flooded with different varieties of mangoes from Satkhira. Besides, the delicacies produced by more than 13,000 farmers there are also being exported.

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People of St Martin's Island are facing a crisis of food and fresh water as communication between the island and Teknaf has not been restored fully.

The title of the world's strongest passport belongs to the United Arab Emirates in 2023. Bangladeshi passports are placed 182 on the list

The situation in Saint Martin's Island is returning to normalcy as people are returning to the island after Cyclone Mocha.

The Bhola cyclone of 1970 changed the course of Pakistan's history. To know more about the devastating cyclone and its aftermath, watch Star Explains.

The number of people in the shelters of Cox’s Bazar district is increasing as the night progresses. Nearly 1 lakh 28 thousand people have been taken to shelters in Cox’s Bazar to keep them safe from the cyclone

Born in Dhaka during the colonial era of united Bengal, Professor Pabitra Sarkar was forced to relocate to West Bengal after the partition. Despite the challenges he faced, he threw himself into a wide range of academic, social, and cultural pursuits, becoming a true jack-of-all-trades in the process.

Fearing damage due to the effects of cyclone Mocha, farmers in Rajshahi are harvesting half-ripe paddy.

Finally, after much speculation, Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathaan was officially released in Bangladesh cinemas

Ashfaque Nipun's "Mohanagar" made its mark in both Bengals with its hard-hitting concept and its transparent portrayal of city life. Ever since the inception of its first season, everyone was waiting for its second part. OC Harun is back but this time the table has turned and he is being interro

What is the reason for this state of government banks? Does the loan rescheduling opportunity given during the 2020 coronavirus have any role to play here?

The European Union will send an exploratory election monitoring mission to Bangladesh in July as the Election Commission has welcomed them in a written invitation..EU Ambassador to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley confirmed the development to The Daily Star..He said he was very happy abou

Coke Studio Bangla brings Sanzida Mahmood Nandita, the enchanting vocalist who captivated hearts with her mesmerizing renditions of timeless songs by Kazi Nazrul in Bengali

The Disabled Cricket Council of India is organising a T20 Wheelchair Cricket Series between India and Bangladesh. The series, consisting of three matches, commenced today at Vivekananda Park Ground in Kolkata

At least 19 bags of money were recovered from eight donation boxes of Pagla Mosque in Kishoreganj. The exact figure could not be known yet as the money was being counted till the filing of this report

In an effort to establish a separate Land Commission for the marginalised minority communities and small indigenous groups, an event has been organised on the Gobindaganj-Dinajpur regional highway