The death toll in rain-battered Himachal Pradesh of India rose to 74 as another body was pulled out of the rubble of a Shiva temple here and two more people killed in Chamba district, officials said on Thursday.
The death toll in rain-battered Himachal Pradesh of India rose to 74 as another body was pulled out of the rubble of a Shiva temple here and two more people killed in Chamba district, officials said on Thursday.
14:16 18 August 2023
Al-Hilal have signed Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou from Spanish side Sevilla on a three-year contract, the Saudi Pro League club said on Thursday.
Al-Hilal have signed Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou from Spanish side Sevilla on a three-year contract, the Saudi Pro League club said on Thursday.
12:42 18 August 2023
With an air quality index (AQI) score of 94 at 9:16am, Dhaka ranked 14th on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality.
With an air quality index (AQI) score of 94 at 9:16am, Dhaka ranked 14th on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality.
12:24 18 August 2023
Rituparna Sengupta is a celebrated figure both in the realm of Tollywood and Bengali cinema. Her films have brought her fame and adoration alike, from both sides of the border. Recently, the actress landed in the country to finish shooting her Indo-Bangla
Rituparna Sengupta is a celebrated figure both in the realm of Tollywood and Bengali cinema. Her films have brought her fame and adoration alike, from both sides of the border. Recently, the actress landed in the country to finish shooting her Indo-Bangladeshi project, "Sporsho". The Daily Star caught up with the "Praktan" actress, to know how she is faring.
12:13 18 August 2023
The earthquake that struck Dhaka last Monday measured 5.5 on the Richter scale, making it the most powerful among earthquakes originating within the country over the last 20 years.
The earthquake that struck Dhaka last Monday measured 5.5 on the Richter scale, making it the most powerful among earthquakes originating within the country over the last 20 years.
11:15 18 August 2023
Russian forces have destroyed Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow and its Black Sea Fleet, officials said, the latest in a surge of attacks on the capital and the flashpoint waterway.
Russian forces have destroyed Ukrainian drones targeting Moscow and its Black Sea Fleet, officials said, the latest in a surge of attacks on the capital and the flashpoint waterway.
10:58 18 August 2023
Different anti-government parties and alliances, including the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), will hold public processions simultaneously in different parts of Dhaka demanding the resignation of the government today, Friday. The BNP will hold public
Different anti-government parties and alliances, including the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), will hold public processions simultaneously in different parts of Dhaka demanding the resignation of the government today, Friday. The BNP will hold public processions in two parts of the city at 3:00 pm.
10:40 18 August 2023
The BRICS group is not being expanded in the Johannesburg summit due to differences of views among the members of the club. The summit is scheduled to take place on 22-24 August.
The BRICS group is not being expanded in the Johannesburg summit due to differences of views among the members of the club. The summit is scheduled to take place on 22-24 August.
10:25 18 August 2023
Britney Spears and Sam Asghari arrive at the premiere of Sony Pictures` "One Upon A Time...In Hollywood" at the Chinese Theatre on July 22, 2019 in Hollywood, Calif. Photo: Billboard.
Britney Spears and Sam Asghari arrive at the premiere of Sony Pictures' "One Upon A Time...In Hollywood" at the Chinese Theatre on July 22, 2019 in Hollywood, Calif. Photo: Billboard.
23:58 17 August 2023
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam today urged the United States to hand over Bangabandhu`s self-confessed convicted killer Rashed Chowdhury, showing respect to the law of Bangladesh.
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Md Shahriar Alam today urged the United States to hand over Bangabandhu's self-confessed convicted killer Rashed Chowdhury, showing respect to the law of Bangladesh.
23:50 17 August 2023
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today urged BNP to join the next general elections, shunning its demand of restoring the caretaker government system before the polls.
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader today urged BNP to join the next general elections, shunning its demand of restoring the caretaker government system before the polls.
23:05 17 August 2023
The jewellers have cut gold prices by Tk 1,749 a bhori for the domestic market thanks to a drop in the rates of pure gold in the local market.
The jewellers have cut gold prices by Tk 1,749 a bhori for the domestic market thanks to a drop in the rates of pure gold in the local market.
22:28 17 August 2023
A documentary titled ‘Billion Dollar Heist,’ produced by the renowned American studio Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, focusing on the Bangladesh Bank reserve theft, was released on various OTT platforms on August 15.
A documentary titled ‘Billion Dollar Heist,’ produced by the renowned American studio Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, focusing on the Bangladesh Bank reserve theft, was released on various OTT platforms on August 15.
19:53 17 August 2023
More than 60 people are believed to have died when a migrant boat that left Senegal in July capsized off Cape Verde, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said Wednesday (16 August).
More than 60 people are believed to have died when a migrant boat that left Senegal in July capsized off Cape Verde, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) said Wednesday (16 August).
19:50 17 August 2023
Yotta Data Services, an arm of Indian conglomerate Hiranandani Group, will invest Tk 2,000 crore to build a tier IV data centre in Bangabandhu Hi-Tech City in Gazipur`s Kaliakoir.
Yotta Data Services, an arm of Indian conglomerate Hiranandani Group, will invest Tk 2,000 crore to build a tier IV data centre in Bangabandhu Hi-Tech City in Gazipur's Kaliakoir.
19:39 17 August 2023
Nine more people have died from dengue across the country in the last 24 hours until 8:00am on Thursday, taking the total death toll to 444.
Nine more people have died from dengue across the country in the last 24 hours until 8:00am on Thursday, taking the total death toll to 444.
19:34 17 August 2023
Primary and Mass Education Secretary Farid Ahmed said textbooks for the next academic year will reach upazila level by November as they are committed to delivering books to all children on the first day of the new year.
Primary and Mass Education Secretary Farid Ahmed said textbooks for the next academic year will reach upazila level by November as they are committed to delivering books to all children on the first day of the new year.
19:32 17 August 2023
South Korea’s Ministry of Education on Wednesday unveiled a five-year plan aimed at attracting 300,000 international students to tackle the nation’s rapidly declining school-age population and strengthen the competitiveness of local universities already r
South Korea’s Ministry of Education on Wednesday unveiled a five-year plan aimed at attracting 300,000 international students to tackle the nation’s rapidly declining school-age population and strengthen the competitiveness of local universities already reeling from enrolment shortages.
19:20 17 August 2023
Bangladesh reported 17 more Covid-19 cases in the 24 hours till Thursday morning.
Bangladesh reported 17 more Covid-19 cases in the 24 hours till Thursday morning.
19:09 17 August 2023
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin today urged all to work together to prevent plastic pollution aiming to build a ‘Smart Bangladesh.` The government is implementing `Multisectoral Action Plan for Sustainable Plastic Managemen
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin today urged all to work together to prevent plastic pollution aiming to build a ‘Smart Bangladesh.' The government is implementing 'Multisectoral Action Plan for Sustainable Plastic Management in Bangladesh' to control plastic pollution, while public awareness campaign continues apart from taking action against illegal polythene shopping bag manufacture, transport, sale and hoarders, he said.
19:01 17 August 2023
A light plane crashed into a street in Malaysia’s central Selangor state on Thursday, killing eight people on board and two motorists on the ground, the local police chief said.
A light plane crashed into a street in Malaysia’s central Selangor state on Thursday, killing eight people on board and two motorists on the ground, the local police chief said.
18:33 17 August 2023
Apple is planning to release a total of four iPhone 15 models in the same sizes as the iPhone 14 models, including two 6.1-inch iPhones and two 6.7-inch iPhones.
Apple is planning to release a total of four iPhone 15 models in the same sizes as the iPhone 14 models, including two 6.1-inch iPhones and two 6.7-inch iPhones.
17:42 17 August 2023
This year`s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination under eight boards began on Thursday (August 17) across the country.
This year's Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination under eight boards began on Thursday (August 17) across the country.
17:32 17 August 2023
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian is expected Thursday in Riyadh, his first official Saudi trip since a landmark rapprochement in March, state media reported.
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian is expected Thursday in Riyadh, his first official Saudi trip since a landmark rapprochement in March, state media reported.
17:25 17 August 2023
