7+ hour, 31+ min ago  (277+ words) Seacom Group Chairman Mohammed Amirul Haque has been elected the new president of the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) for the 2025-2027 term. The three presidium members were elected unanimously by the newly elected 24 directors at the first meeting of…...

1+ hour, 24+ min ago  (373+ words) A bomb blast hit a shuttle train carrying Pakistani security personnel and their families in the southwestern province of Balochistan yesterday, officials said, in the latest major attack claimed by separatist militants. The explosion killed at least 24 people and injured…...

35+ min ago  (357+ words) At least four people, including two of a family, were killed in separate road accidents in Netrokona and Mymensingh yesterday. Another person was critically injured in one of the incidents, police said. Two friends were killed, and another was seriously…...

39+ min ago  (289+ words) Bangladeshi artist and educator Bishwajit Goswami has been featured at the inaugural edition of Conductor Art Fair, held at Powerhouse Arts in Brooklyn, New York, marking another significant international presence for Bangladesh's contemporary art scene. The fair, which brings together…...

55+ min ago  (731+ words) When Primary and Mass Education State Minister Bobby Hajjaj described Dhaka University as a "coaching centre" during a podcast, and claimed that "DU does not do a fraction of the research that North South University or BRAC University does," the…...

9+ hour, 17+ min ago  (820+ words) US President Donald Trump will only make a peace deal with Iran if it meets all of his conditions, a White House official told AFP on Friday, as questions swirled about the state of negotiations to end the war. The…...

5+ hour, 50+ min ago  (158+ words) The Daily Star Copyright: Any unauthorized use or reproduction of The Daily Star content for commercial purposes Why Bangladesh must pivot to renewable energy now Qurbani, hajj, and the economy Bangladesh is failing to manage Amid a dangerous rise in…...

1+ hour, 49+ min ago  (467+ words) For most football followers, tonight's Champions League final, beginning at 10: 00pm Bangladesh time, offers an irresistible spectacle. Defending champions Paris Saint-Germain, guided by Luis Enrique, will look to retain Europe's biggest club prize against Mikel Arteta's Arsenal, who have reached only…...

2+ hour, 26+ min ago  (410+ words) Actors and filmmakers behind this year's Eid-ul-Azha releases are visiting cinemas across the country to promote their films and engage with audiences. Eight films have been released in 181 theatres nationwide this Eid, including "Rockstar, "Roid, "Malik, "Masud Rana, "Officer, "Toshnosh…...

2+ hour, 16+ min ago  (151+ words) India has paid tribute to the memory of Ziaur Rahman as Bangladesh observes the late president's 45th death anniversary today. "As the people of Bangladesh gather today in memory of one of their nation's bravest sons -- Shaheed President Zia-ur-Rahman, Bir Uttam…...