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Evicted Hajaribagh sweepers face uncertainty
The 'untouchable' sweeper community in Dhaka's Hajaribagh is facing uncertainty with fear of eviction hanging over their head. Hundreds of families have already been evicted in city corporation's drive. Others still remaining in buildings yet to be brought down are living in fear.
17 April 2019, 07:06 AM
Baishakh ushers in hope for Rajshahi potters
The art of pottery has deep roots in the sub-continent's history, going back as far as the Mohenjo-daro and Harappa civilisations. Unfortunately, today the art form is struggling for survival in Bangladesh.
12 April 2019, 18:00 PM
For the joy of reading The Daily Star
Pledge Harbour International School in Dhaka recently includes the reading of The Daily Star newspaper in its curriculum for the students.
8 April 2019, 05:09 AM
DNCC market fire: Vendors sell off salvaged goods at lower price
Vendors at Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) kitchen market sell off salvaged goods after a fire gutted over 200 shops there on Saturday, March 30, 2019.
30 March 2019, 10:07 AM
‘There was so much smoke, could hardly breathe’
One of the survivors of the FR Tower fire incident in Dhaka's Banani recounts the horrific experience she went through as she managed to make it out of the fiery chamber. Watch the Star Live video to know more.
29 March 2019, 09:54 AM
Horse race in Manikganj to celebrate Independence Day
A horse racing competition is arranged in Daulatpur upazila of Manikganj on the occasion of the country’s Independence Day.
27 March 2019, 12:44 PM
Prachyanat’s Lal Yatra on Genocide Day
On the black night of March 25, 1971, known as the genocide day, the Pakistani Army launched an operation against the innocent Bangalees in Dhaka and many other places.
26 March 2019, 13:52 PM
Lalmonirhat farmer runs school for special children
Abdur Rashid, a marginal farmer in Lalmonirhat, is revered and respected by the people in his locality for running a school for children with special needs, a role he has been playing for the last nine years.
17 March 2019, 12:39 PM
NZ shooting: Traumatised citizens mourn victims
The attack on the Al Noor and Linwood mosques in New Zealand’s Christchurch prompts an outpouring of grief and deep shock in the usually peaceful country, which prides itself on welcoming refugees fleeing violence or persecution.
16 March 2019, 14:26 PM
Meghla Mukta, The Southern Pearl
Meghla Mukta, a renowned model and actor who recently went to India and starred in a Telegu film called ‘Sakala Kala Vallabhudu’, talks about her career and the struggles she faced to get where she is today in an interview with Rafi Hossain.
15 March 2019, 07:35 AM
Fishermen want floating hospital at Dublar Char
At Dublar Char in Bagerhat, fishermen demand a floating hospital as they do not get any kind of medical facility there during the 4-5 months long fishing season.
14 March 2019, 12:16 PM
Ducsu talks: Selim urges students to cast vote ignoring obstacles
Today’s episode of The Daily Star’s ‘Ducsu Election Talks 2019’ brings Mujahidul Islam Selim, president of Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) and first vice president of Dhaka University Central Students’ Union after the country’s independence, sharing his views on the upcoming election.
10 March 2019, 13:23 PM
Ducsu talks: Highlighting safety, sexual violence to draw female voters
Today’s episode of ‘The Ducsu Election Talks 2019’ brings Tilottama Sikder, member contester from the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) panel and Umme Habiba Benojir, general secretary candidate from the Bangladesh Chhatra Federation panel in the election to the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu).
9 March 2019, 12:41 PM
Let Rohingya women decide their future: Amnesty
Living as a refugee in Bangladesh after fleeing persecution in Myanmar, the story of Rohingya women is all about hardship and struggle.
8 March 2019, 12:14 PM
I Love My Bangladesh
Renowned singer Runa Laila's grandsons, Zain and Aaronare featured in a song titled, 'I Love My Bangladesh'. In an exclusive interview with Rafi Hossain, Raja and Rubayyat Jahan talk about their love for Bangladeshi Music.
8 March 2019, 11:47 AM
Ducsu election talks
In today’s episode of Ducsu election talks, JCD general secretary candidate Anisur Rahman Khandaker Anik claims the DU authorities yet to create a level-playing field at the student dormitories for holding a credible election to its Central Students’ Union.
8 March 2019, 07:25 AM
Jobike: An alternative vehicle solution in Dhaka
Bicycle-rental service JoBike, which has now rolled out its service in Dhaka, after a year of its successful piloting in Cox's Bazar, plans to transform the two-wheelers as one of the main modes of transport in the congested city.
6 March 2019, 04:53 AM
Car catches fire in Dhaka
A car of a ride-sharing service catches fire in Dhaka’s Farmgate area.
3 March 2019, 15:20 PM
Uncensored with Rafi Hossain: Doyel’s fighting spirit
As a single parent, model and actor Doyel has to face new challenges every day. In this interview with Rafi Hossain, she opens up about parenthood, her career and her future plans.
1 March 2019, 10:12 AM
Love for Bangla in Congo
In the Central African country of Democratic Republic of the Congo, a Bangladeshi will be pleasantly surprised to hear sweet Bangla songs, drifting in from somewhere.
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