DUCSU's Tk 40 crore project: Where is the money coming from?
Star Online Report
22 September 2026 Star Multimedia
Tk 20 fuel price hike: How much will it affect ordinary people?
Star Online Report
22 September 2026 Star Multimedia
Why is power generation at Rooppur nuclear plant uncertain?
Star Online Report
22 September 2026 Star Multimedia
Will buying fuel at high prices amid the war really ease the crisis?
Star Online Report
21 September 2026 Star Multimedia
36 missing children found dead in eight months: Why are they being targeted?
Star Online Report
21 September 2026 Star Multimedia
What politics lies behind recognition and distortion of history?
Star Online Report
20 September 2026 Star Multimedia
New pay scale: When will govt employees get the increased salaries?
Star Online Report
20 September 2026 Star Multimedia
Saudi Arabia seeks China’s help to counter Houthis: Can Beijing influence Iran?
Star Online Report
20 September 2026 Star Multimedia
What are the govt’s latest moves on savings certificates?
Star Online Report
19 September 2026 Star Multimedia
Why is Bangladesh seeking more time for LDC graduation? What are the risks?
Star Online Report
19 September 2026 Star Multimedia

How fuel price in Bangladesh goes up and down

Fuel price hike is now the talk of the country. Social media is flooded with questions on this topic. We tried to answer these questions in today’s Star Explains.
15 August 2022

Post-Partition period in books: Prabhas Chandra, Tajuddin, and Ahmed Kamal offer testimonies

On the 75th anniversary of the 1947 Partition, we look back at the testimonies of the veteran politician, Prabhas Chandra Lahiri; the young political activist, Tajuddin Ahmed; and Professor Ahmed Kamal's book comprising research on and stories of the time.
15 August 2022

August 15, 1975: The assassinations at Abdur Rob Serniabat's residence

On the night of August 15, 1975, when Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and his family members were assassinated, Rafiqul Islam was at Abdur Rob Serniabat’s residence at Minto Road.
15 August 2022

Rising spending VS general people

The spiraling global prices of food and fuel have hit hard the local market in Bangladesh. The continuous depreciation of the taka against the US dollar has made the situation worse. People now have to spend more for every item, including pulse, oil and egg. People with fixed income are bearing the brunt as their income did not increase keeping pace with the rising spending.
14 August 2022

Village that makes 90% of imitation jewellery items in Bangladesh

Alongside gold, imitation jewellery is widely worn. In today's Inside Bangladesh, watch where and how these jewellery items are made.
14 August 2022

How was last week’s stock market

The prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange plunged 163 points last week from the previous week. The whole week experienced a bearish trend except Sunday.
13 August 2022

Goalkeeping tutorial with Anisur Rahman Zico

Post: In the third episode of Star Pathshala we have Bangladesh Football Team and Bashundhara Kings’ goalkeeper Anisur Rahman Zico to teach us the basics of goalkeeping.
13 August 2022

Why is our electoral system in such an ailing state?

Is there no end to electoral violence?
13 August 2022

Int'l Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples observed at RU

Indigenous students studying at the University of Rajshahi have observed International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples 2022.
13 August 2022

Bangla movie HAWA, crowd favourite GULTI and the magic of cinema

Hawa is a Bangladeshi mystery-drama film, written and directed by Mejbaur Rahman Sumon. The film is produced by Facecard Productions and Sun Music & Motion Pictures Limited and has become one of the trendiest movies of the year. The film stars Chanchal Chowdhury as Chan Majhi, Nazifa Tushi as Gulti, and Sariful Razz as Ibrahim or Iba, amongst others. A few days ago, Gulti, a protagonist of the trending movie Hawa, sat amongst the crowd at Chitra Mahal cinema hall in Old Dhaka, to relive the magic of cinema amongst real men.
13 August 2022

Does JU need another admin building, that too worth Tk 138cr?

The first admin building of Jahangirnagar University was built in the 90s. The second admin building had been opened without its completion in 2016. And despite these two buildings, construction of another administrative building has been ordered at a cost of about Tk 138 crores.
12 August 2022

Darlings: Revenge of the tortured

With an assembly of talented cast - Alia Bhatt, Shefali Shah, and Vijay Varma among many - Alia Bhatt produces her first film Darlings. But did the lauded actress live up to the hype of being a producer?
12 August 2022

STAR BOOK TALK: The books that made Kaiser  

Based heavily on Rakib Hasan’s series of detective novels called Teen Goyenda, Hoichoi’s Kaiser is part tribute to the genre of detective novels and part beckoning call for viewers to return to the excitement of reading books.
11 August 2022

“I will stay with art regardless of the form”

Popular actor Quazi Nawshaba Ahmed talks in an adda with Star Arts and Entertainment.
11 August 2022

The many mysteries of Bangladesh’s energy policy 

The recent gas crisis and fuel price hike posed many questions about Bangladesh’s energy policy. Golam Mortoza, editor, The Daily Star Bangla, discussed these issues in Star Viewsroom
10 August 2022

After pandemic, Holy Ashura sees mass gathering

Today is Holy Ashura. Because of the tragic events in Karbala, this glorious day holds a special significance for Muslims worldwide.
9 August 2022

Why are our roads still so unsafe? Road safety activists speak

Between July 28 and August 4, 2018, school and college students across the country protested to ensure road safety for all.
9 August 2022

Moulvibazar becomes Venezuela on NIDs

They are Bangladeshi citizens. They never travelled abroad. But according to their NIDs, their birthplace is Venezuela!
9 August 2022

Jahanara's sanitary, hygiene supplies for flood-affected women

There are a lot of people who extend their support to the flood-affected victims. However, people often forget about women who require proper sanitation and hygiene supplies.
8 August 2022

Meant for gas exploration, TK 2000cr used for LNG import

Petrobangla used around Tk 2,000 crore from the Gas Development Fund, which was formed for gas exploration, to import liquefied natural gas. According to Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission, Petrobangla did not take necessary permission for this.
7 August 2022