Niko Graft Case: Verdict on Feb 19

A Dhaka court yesterday set February 19 to deliver the judgement in connection with the Niko graft case filed against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and seven others.
13 February 2025, 18:00 PM

2nd phase of Biswa Ijtema begins today

Thousands of devotees yesterday began gathering on the bank of the Turag River in Tongi for the 2nd phase of Biswa Ijtema.
13 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Yunus, Musk discuss bringing Starlink to Bangladesh

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus had an extensive discussion with Elon Musk to explore future collaboration and to make further progress in introducing Starlink satellite internet service in Bangladesh.
13 February 2025, 18:00 PM

National consensus panel formed

The government yesterday formed a seven-member National Consensus Commission to review and adopt the recommendations submitted by the six key reform commissions.
13 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Hasina’s extradition: Dhaka already sent necessary docs to Delhi

Dhaka has sent a set of relevant documents to New Delhi as part of a formal request seeking the extradition of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
13 February 2025, 18:00 PM

Grit amid resistance from Muslim League

Despite the petition by opposing groups demanding Urdu as the state language, the intense wave of the Language Movement swept through Kishoreganj in 1948.
13 February 2025, 18:00 PM

‘We’ll review nat’l security policies’

Home Affairs Adviser Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury yesterday announced that they will hold discussions on national security policies, including the potential abolition of the Rapid Action Battalion and restrictions on the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence.
13 February 2025, 18:00 PM

CJ stresses global effort for responsible use of AI

Chief Justice Syed Refaat Ahmed today highlighted the importance of global cooperation in developing regulatory impact assessments for the responsible use of technology
13 February 2025, 16:47 PM

UN report on mass uprising: What lies ahead for AL?

Find out more with Tanim Ahmed in today's Star Explanations
13 February 2025, 15:44 PM

Bangladesh takes steps to address China's concerns over textbooks, map

Bangladesh has said it has taken measures to address some objections raised by China regarding two Bangladeshi textbooks and the map displayed on the website of the Survey of Bangladesh
13 February 2025, 14:48 PM

Sand extraction: 2 hurt as mobile court comes under attack in Cumilla

Two officials were injured when a mobile court came under attack while conducting a drive against illegal sand extraction in the Eliotganj area of Cumilla’s Daudkandi upazila today
13 February 2025, 14:33 PM
13 February 2025, 14:22 PM

National election only after necessary reforms: Jamaat tells EC

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami today said essential reforms have to be carried out before holding the national election
13 February 2025, 14:06 PM

Border situation along Naf turns volatile again

Arakan Army seizes another trawler on Tuesday
13 February 2025, 14:01 PM

Shahjahan Mia appointed as DSCC administrator

Currently serving as an additional secretary in the Local Government Division, Shahjahan will take on the administrative responsibilities of DSCC alongside his existing role
13 February 2025, 13:28 PM

Govts Summit: Yunus hints at national election in December

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus today said that the national election could be held in December
13 February 2025, 13:23 PM

Chief adviser greets Muslims on Shab-e-Barat

"I extend my heartfelt greetings to the Muslim community of Bangladesh and the world on the occasion of the holy Shab-e-Barat," said Prof Yunus in a message
13 February 2025, 13:15 PM

Neuroscience hospital director resigns amid doctors' strike

Amid the doctors' work stoppage, Prof Quazi Deen Mohammad, director of the National Institute of Neurosciences (NINS) Hospital, has resigned
13 February 2025, 13:04 PM

UAE minister calls on chief adviser

During the meeting, the minister thanked the chief adviser for joining the prestigious annual summit of top government leaders
13 February 2025, 13:00 PM

Ijtema 2nd phase: DMP issues traffic guidelines for ‘Akheri Munajat’ on Feb 16

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has issued a set of traffic directives ahead of the "Akheri Munajat" of Bishwa Ijtema's second phase scheduled for February 16
13 February 2025, 12:53 PM