JS may get 270 days for dual functions
The National Consensus Commission is expected to propose that the next elected parliament be given 270 days to serve both as a legislative body and a Constitution Reform Assembly.
22 October 2025, 22:13 PM
July charter: Draft special order likely by week’s end
The National Consensus Commission is working on a special order that would authorise a referendum on implementing the just-signed July National Charter.
19 October 2025, 21:31 PM
Shibir dominates Cucsu and hall union elections
Along with winning the seventh Chittagong University Central Students’ Union (Cucsu) election, the Islami Chhatra Shibir-backed panel Shompritir Shikkharthi Jote also bagged most votes in the hall union polls.
16 October 2025, 18:14 PM
Counting underway in Cucsu polls
The Chittagong University Central Students’ Union (Cucsu) and hall council elections were held mostly peacefully yesterday.
15 October 2025, 18:39 PM
Cucsu polls: Visually impaired students feel left out as Braille system absent
'I don’t feel we are truly participating in the voting,' says one of them
15 October 2025, 07:19 AM
Cucsu polls: Students express excitement for casting their first-ever votes
Voting underway in long-awaited Cucsu elections after 35 years
15 October 2025, 04:32 AM
Cucsu polls return today after 35yrs
The Chittagong University Central Students’ Union (Cucsu) and hall union elections are set to take place today after a gap of 35 years, becoming the third public university to hold such polls after the political changeover in August last year.
14 October 2025, 21:26 PM
July Charter: Signing first, implementation decision later
The National Consensus Commission will submit its recommendations on implementing the July Charter after its signing on October 17, as it has yet to finalise the implementation process, commission sources said.
13 October 2025, 21:21 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