‘KNF member’ arrested in Bandarban
10 April 2024, 14:20 PM
Fakhrul, Khasru walk out of jail
15 February 2024, 09:55 AM
Metro rail / Uttara Centre Station to open Feb 18, Mirpur-10 on Mar 1
9 February 2023, 06:36 AM
Metro rail transported 3.35 lakh commuters since opening
31 January 2023, 06:44 AM
PM Sheikh Hasina reaches Rajshahi’s Sardah
29 January 2023, 05:41 AM
'15th NDF BD National Debate Carnival 23' set to begin on Feb 24
17 January 2023, 16:26 PM
Masum elected president, Nannu GS of Bangladesh Jubo Union
14 January 2023, 16:13 PM
Russian ship with Rooppur power plant materials docks at Indian port
10 January 2023, 06:15 AM
The Daily Star reporter wins Asia Foundation-IED Media fellowship
22 December 2022, 13:55 PM
Malaysia-bound trawler capsizes; bodies of 3 Rohingyas recovered, 46 rescued
4 October 2022, 04:58 AM
Coronavirus fears: 2 college teachers suspended for 'critical' Facebook posts
Two government college teachers have been suspended following their "critical" Facebook posts over the shortage of PPE for doctors.
26 March 2020, 10:52 AM
Saarc health professionals' videoconference on combatting coronavirus to be held tomorrow
Senior health professionals from Saarc countries will hold a videoconference tomorrow to exchange information and best practices to combat coronavirus in the region.
25 March 2020, 14:48 PM
Three special public prosecutors appointed in Abrar murder case
The government has appointed three special public prosecutors (PPs) headed by Advocate Mosharraf Hossain Kajol for conducting the murder case of Buet student Abrar Fahad Rabbi on behalf of the state before the trial court.
25 March 2020, 13:27 PM
46-yr-old pneumonia patient dies at RMCH, hospital’s nurse sent to Dhaka for tests
A 46-year-old pneumonia patient, who had been awaiting a coronavirus test, dies in Rajshahi Medical College Hospital today.
25 March 2020, 12:30 PM
Zero incidents of coronavirus transmission from newspapers
There has never been a documented incident where Covid-19 has transmitted from a print newspaper, print magazine, print letter, or print package, according to the world’s top doctors and scientists.
25 March 2020, 11:37 AM
Khaleda’s release: Hundreds throng BSMMU amid concern of coronavirus
Hundreds of leaders and activists of BNP gather in front of the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) in anticipation of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s release, despite the risk of spreading coronavirus.
25 March 2020, 10:34 AM
People suffer through huge tailbacks on Dhaka-Tangail highway
A 35-kilometre long tailback on Dhaka-Tangail highway that was created yesterday evening due to a homebound rush of people leaving the capital, started easing since 10:30am today, reports our Tangail correspondent quoting law enforcement officials.
25 March 2020, 08:12 AM
Water cannons to spray disinfectant in Dhaka
Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) decides to use its water cannons, usually used to disperse crowds, to spray disinfectants in the capital amid the coronavirus outbreak.
24 March 2020, 15:32 PM
We are relieved, but concerns remain: Fakhrul on Khaleda’s release announcement
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today termed the government’s decision to release Khaleda a relief, but said there were still some concerns.
24 March 2020, 15:22 PM
Coronavirus outbreak: India announces 21-day lockdown
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi tonight announces a 21-day lockdown across the country from midnight tonight to contain the coronavirus pandemic.
24 March 2020, 15:00 PM
MJF employees to donate one day’s salary for making coronavirus kits
Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF), a rights organisation, today said its employees will donate one day’s salary to Gonoshasthaya Kendra in an effort to help the health centre produce coronavirus-detection kits.
24 March 2020, 13:48 PM
Tokyo Olympics postponed to 2021: IOC
The 2020 Tokyo Olympics have been postponed to no later than the summer of 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic sweeping the globe, the International Olympic Committee announced today.
24 March 2020, 13:19 PM
General holiday: Which vehicles will ply roads and which won’t
During the 10-day general holiday -- from March 26 to April 4 -- buses, mini-buses, CNG-run autorickshaws and human hauliers will be off the roads, the Road, Transport and Bridges Ministry said in a press release today.
24 March 2020, 12:39 PM
Stay at home, don’t travel: health ministry
The health ministry today advised everyone to stay in isolation in their own homes during the general holiday declared by the government as part of its efforts to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
24 March 2020, 11:54 AM
Khaleda’s release: Procedure to start after PM’s approval, says home minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal today said they will start the procedure of releasing Khaleda Zia after the prime minister’s approval.
24 March 2020, 10:46 AM
2 workers die after being exposed to toxic gas in Sitakunda shipyard
Two shipyard workers die after being exposed to toxic gas while dismantling an old ship at Sitakunda upazila of Chattogram this afternoon.
24 March 2020, 10:34 AM
Returnees asked to notify police about current location
All expatriate Bangladeshis who arrived in the country from March 1 are asked to notify local police stations of their current locations and mobile numbers.
24 March 2020, 08:45 AM
Loss of smell, taste might signal pandemic virus infection
A loss of smell or taste might be an early sign of infection with the pandemic virus, say medical experts who cite reports from several countries.
24 March 2020, 05:38 AM
Media houses to operate during closure
Media houses will continue to operate normally, but mass gatherings should be avoided, Information Minister Hasan Mahmud says.
23 March 2020, 16:35 PM
Govt issues gazette enlisting coronavirus as ‘communicable disease’
The government issues a gazette enlisting coronavirus (COVID-19) as a communicable disease.
23 March 2020, 16:09 PM