December 10, 2024

Over 80,000 members of the police force, which comprises around 2 lakh personnel, were recruited over the past 15 years based on their political affiliations, said Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner SM Sazzat Ali yesterday. "In…

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus yesterday hinted that there would be "some kind of announcement" regarding the direction of his government's reform process and the next parliamentary election. The disclosure came at an interactive…

Ambassadors and diplomats of European Union countries yesterday renewed their support for Bangladesh's interim government in its democratic transition and efforts to carry out vital reforms. The EU countries announced the support…

The lightning overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad left Syrians, countries in the region and world powers nervous on Tuesday about what comes next as the rebel alliance took its first steps in a government transition. The United…

Nearly one million displaced Palestinians in Gaza are at risk from extreme cold and rain this winter, the UN agency for Palestine refugees (UNRWA) has warned. "Displaced people in Gaza need protection from the rain and cold. Only around…

South Korea's opposition on Monday accused the ruling party of staging a "second coup" by clinging to power and refusing to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol over his declaration of martial law. Yoon plunged the country into political…

Bengali singer Iman Chakraborty has become the first Bengali female artiste to have one of her songs selected in the 2025 Academy Awards' Best Original Song category. The 97th Academy Awards is scheduled to take place on March 3 at the…

For the first time, Dhallywood actor Zayed Khan is stepping into the role of a presenter by hosting an entertainment show. Speaking to The Daily Star, the actor shared, "This will be an entertainment programme, and it's my first time…

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti believes his side won't secure a top-eight finish in the 36-team Champions League table and will have to go through a two-legged knockout playoff round for a chance to reach the last 16. Off the…

Australia's pace spearhead Mitchell Starc and the pink ball are a marriage made in the heavens. Starc loves to wake up late, wear his whites, and head to a day-night Test match with a pink ball in his hand. He has featured in all the…