A massive fire swept through a Rohingya refugee camp in Ukhiya during the early hours of Tuesday, leaving hundreds of families homeless as they watched their final belongings and winter essentials turn to ash.

Off-field battles in cricket are nothing new, but this time, off-field politics has shaken the cricketing world, with Bangladesh firmly at the centre of attention.

Speaking to The Daily Star’s sports reporter Ekush Tapader, the former Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director warned that politics and unclear processes are widening the gap between Bangladesh and India, urging cricket authorities to act decisively.

Here is how Khaleda Zia emerged as the uncompromising leader

For the first time in history, the world’s biggest football event will be hosted by three North American countries -- the United States, Canada, and Mexico -- with 48 teams participating.

Will this season finally move past the controversies that have haunted previous editions -- or is the BPL headed for another cycle of backlash?

This edition of Pitch Perfect takes a closer look at those concerns.

Looking at why awareness gap remains so severe

Many women face online harassment, blackmail, and fake profiles. In this Star Discourse episode, host Bulbul Hasan speaks with writer Maskhawaath Ahsan and DU criminologist Umme Wara about preventing digital violence against women.

Geology experts collecting soil samples for lab test

How likely is such an earthquake in Bangladesh?

Let's break it down in today's Star Explains

Former Bangladesh captain Habibul Bashar Sumon, the man who placed the first Test cap on an 18-year-old Mushfiqur Rahim at Lord’s in 2005, reflects on the veteran wicketkeeper-batter’s remarkable journey. Having witnessed Mushfiqur’s evolution both as a teammate and later as a selector, Bashar offers rare insight into the highs and lows that shaped Bangladesh’s first cricketer to reach the milestone of 100 Tests.

Former Bangladesh women’s cricket team captain Jahanara Alam’s recent allegations of sexual harassment have sparked widespread discussion in the country’s sporting community. While women athletes in Bangladesh continue to face various forms of harassment, many remain hesitant to speak out -- largely due to the absence of a secure and supportive environment.

This episode, hosted by Tanim Ahmed and featuring journalist Bahram Khan of The Daily Star, discusses the impact of successive contract-based appointments in the administration and their political context

BCB president Aminul Islam Bulbul has stated that he will “intervene” from the Ireland series onwards to improve the team’s performance.

Liverpool and Real Madrid reignite their epic rivalry while PSG and Bayern Munich collide in a battle of firepower.

Let's find out in today's Star Explains

Khadijatul Kubra, a student of Jagannath University, who spent 15 months in prison in a now-repealed Digital Security Act, 2018, is contesting in the Jagannath University Central Students' Union (JnuCSU) elections

In the latest episode of Pitch Perfect, The Daily Star’s sports podcast, we dive deep into the matter.