September 2024

Six people from two families were killed in separate landslides triggered by incessant rain in Sadar and Ukhiya upazilas of Cox's Bazar early yesterday. Among the deceased are Akhi Moni, wife of Mizanur Rahman from Dakshin Dikkul in…

The dengue outbreak is becoming deadlier with at least 5,200 hospitalisations and 20 deaths from the mosquito-borne disease reported in the first 13 days of this month. The government recorded 6,521 dengue cases and 27 deaths…

For Pennsylvania farmer George Wherry, 85, fracking for natural gas under his otherwise bucolic fields means greater economic "freedom" -- one of the many reasons he'll be voting for Donald Trump in November. Hydraulic fracturing is…

Malaysian authorities rescued more than 400 children on Wednesday suspected of being sexually abused at charity homes run by a prominent Islamic business organisation with links to a banned religious sect, the top police official said.…

Honouring Cristiano Ronaldo's achievement of being the first and only player to reach the incredible milestone of 900 career goals, Al Nassr presented the Portuguese forward with a special jersey ahead of their Saudi Pro League game…

Liam Livingstone said he is thriving on extra responsibility up the order after his 87 levelled England's T20 international series with Australia at 1-1 on Friday with one match to play. Australia had posted a big total of 193/6…

Acclaimed director Vishal Bhardwaj is set to reunite with Shahid Kapoor for an upcoming film, produced by Sajid Nadiadwala. The project marks yet another collaboration between the celebrated filmmaker and actor, following their iconic films…

Mehazabien Chowdhury is currently in Toronto for the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), where her debut feature film, "Saba", had its international premiere. In a conversation with The Daily Star, Mehazabien shared her…

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus took over as interim leader of Bangladesh last month after violent political unrest that led to an unceremonious end to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule. In an interview with the DW, the Nobel…

China has decided to provide 100 duty-free access of Bangladeshi exports, alongside the other Least Developed Countries, to the Chinese market. Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen conveyed the decision when he called on…