August 2024

Another case was filed today against former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, her sister Sheikh Rehana and 85 others on charge of attacking a procession in Sylhet citywhich left several people shot and injured during the recent mass protests on…

Australia on Wednesday approved plans for a massive solar and battery farm that would export energy to Singapore, a project dubbed the "largest solar precinct in the world". Authorities announced environmental approvals for the US$24…

 A 116-year-old Japanese woman who used to be a mountaineer is set to be named the world's oldest person by Guinness World Records, a research group said on Wednesday, following the death of a 117-year-old Spanish woman earlier this week.…

Tim Walz introduced himself to millions of Americans on a star-studded night at the Democratic National Convention Wednesday, as he accepted the nomination to be Kamala Harris's White House running mate. In a whirlwind quarter-hour…

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, a 2014 World Cup winner, announced his retirement from international football on Wednesday at the age of 38. Bayern Munich veteran Neuer played 124 matches for Germany, captaining his country 61…

Dhananjaya de Silva and debutant fast bowler Milan Rathnayake both made fine fifties as Sri Lanka recovered from a dramatic top-order collapse on Wednesday's opening day of the first Test against England at Old Trafford. Sri Lanka…

On May 9, Pori Moni revealed to Indian daily Anandabazar Online that she had adopted her daughter, Safeera Sultana Priom. However, she kept her daughter's face hidden on social media. Earlier, she told The Daily Star, "The feeling of…

The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) recently unveiled its list of nominees across various categories, with Ranbir Kapoor's Animal topping the list with 11 nominations. Hot on its heels is "Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani",…

Interim Government's Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus is likely to attend the Bimstec summit and the UN General Assembly, both scheduled to be held in September. The Bimstec summit will be held in Bangkok, Thailand, from September 2…

Three people, including former state minister for liberation war affairs Captain (retired) AB Tajul Islam and Awami League Organising Secretary Ahmed Hossain, have been arrested in Dhaka last night. Tajul Islam was arrested from Gulshan,…