Work in Malaysia: Recruitment cartel gearing up again
A cartel of overseas recruitment agents that once exploited Bangladeshi workers migrating to Malaysia is allegedly becoming active again -- this time without the involvement of Awami League leaders.
13 May 2025, 18:01 PM
Parties split over ‘pluralism’, nat’l constitutional council
Consensus commission’s talks with political parties have yielded consensus on some key issues
3 May 2025, 18:01 PM
Migrants stranded as ‘Ami Probashi’ app goes offline
Abdul (not his real name) paid for his Bureau of Manpower, Employment and Training (BMET) clearance through the Ami Probashi app, completed all the necessary steps online, and was ready to board his flight to Saudi Arabia.
29 April 2025, 18:00 PM
The unspoken trauma of journalists
Journalists live through trauma, violence, and suffering while covering news.
28 April 2025, 02:00 AM
Failure to send 17,777 workers to KL: Recruiting agencies to blame
The Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment has told the High Court that recruiting agencies are responsible for the failure to send 17,777 Bangladeshi workers to Malaysia.
27 April 2025, 18:02 PM
Drops of water, waves of suffering
In the quiet village of Bottola, nestled in the hills of Rangamati’s Naniarchar upazila, each day begins early.
26 April 2025, 21:54 PM
WB finds mismatch in migration and remittance trends
While Saudi Arabia remains the top destination for Bangladeshi migrant workers, it is the United States (US) and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that are leading in remittance contributions despite hosting comparatively smaller migrant populations.
24 April 2025, 18:00 PM
Essential commodities: Price spiral hits fixed-income families hard
Supply chain experts and consumer rights activists blame the absence of consistent market monitoring, dwindling supply of winter vegetables, and the end of VAT exemptions granted during Ramadan.
18 April 2025, 18:01 PM
Restoration of caretaker system to be proposed
The restoration of the caretaker government and the introduction of a bicameral system in parliament will be among the recommendations to be proposed by the Constitution Reform Commission.
24 December 2024, 20:45 PM
‘We’re not drafting constitution’
Ali Riaz, a distinguished Bangladeshi-American political scientist and acclaimed author heading the constitution reform commission, sat down with Star to inform on the commission’s progress and some of the key consensuses obtained.
24 December 2024, 18:11 PM
History of Madhur Canteen
The canteen was founded in 1921 by Aditya Chandra Dey, Madhuda’s father, who received permission from the university authorities to open a food business on the university grounds when Dhaka University was established.
20 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Madhur Canteen: The story of an eatery and Bangladesh
If one says Madhur Canteen and Bangladesh’s history is inextricably interlinked, will it be an exaggeration?
20 December 2024, 18:00 PM
125 Women migrant workers: Most returned home with dire illnesses
Rahima (not her real name) left Bangladesh for Oman to work as a domestic help and support her five-member family after her husband passed away.
18 December 2024, 18:27 PM
Remittance hits record high, but workers remain neglected
Despite a record increase in remittance this year, experts and migrant workers say the government has yet to take meaningful steps to alleviate their suffering or ensure their benefits and welfare.
17 December 2024, 18:00 PM
Accolades for stellar OTT performers
The Bangabandhu International Conference Centre glittered last night as celebrities, influencers, and artistes gathered for the third edition of the coveted Blender’s Choice-The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards.
12 December 2024, 18:25 PM
‘Frustration high in the hills for non-implementation’
The Daily Star: How do the hill people perceive the changes since the fall of the Awami League government?
2 December 2024, 18:00 PM
KS Mong explains the roadblocks
Says frustration high in the hills for not implementing CHT Peace Accord
2 December 2024, 08:29 AM
27yrs of CHT peace accord: Key promises still unfulfilled
Twenty-seven years have passed but four key promises of the Chittagong Hill Tracts Peace Accord remain unfulfilled, said indigenous leaders and rights activists.
1 December 2024, 18:29 PM
They leave with big dreams, only to return broken
Md Iman Mollah, 49, of Manikganj, left for Malaysia six months ago with a dream -- to change his fate and secure a brighter future for his children, wife, and family.
26 November 2024, 18:00 PM
Budget support from WB, ADB: $1.1b loan likely by December
Bangladesh to utilise the fund to speed up reforms, stabilise reserves
15 November 2024, 18:04 PM
Bangladesh falls behind in rooftop solar race
Despite significant potential for rooftop solar energy, Bangladesh has lagged behind in development, while Vietnam has emerged as a regional leader in the sector.
15 November 2024, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh lags behind in rooftop solar race
Despite significant potential for rooftop solar energy, Bangladesh has lagged behind in development, while Vietnam has emerged as a regional leader in the sector
15 November 2024, 13:13 PM
World Bank points out myriad issues in healthcare
The World Bank has committed to giving Bangladesh $400 million for implementing the next five-year plan for the health sector, which is estimated to cost around $9 billion.
12 November 2024, 18:04 PM
Decision on new wage for RMG workers by April
The decision on whether to formulate another minimum wage for garment workers after making adjustments in line with inflation will be made by April next year.
10 November 2024, 18:00 PM
Govt decides to lift duties on rice imports
The government is set to import a substantial quantity of rice and withdraw import duties to boost stock.
1 November 2024, 01:00 AM
ACC chairman, 2 commissioners quit their jobs
Chairman and two commissioners of the Anti-Corruption Commission resigned yesterday.
29 October 2024, 18:00 PM
Rising temperatures pose a threat to maternal, reproductive health: study
Rising global temperatures pose a severe threat to maternal and reproductive health by increasing the risks of pregnancy complications and losses, according to a new study
28 October 2024, 15:44 PM
Italian Visa Appointments: Backlog leaves over 20,000 workers in limbo
Rashed Alam, a Bangladeshi expatriate worker in Oman, applied for an Italian visa appointment on May 11 after receiving the neulasta (work permit).
14 October 2024, 18:00 PM