33+ min ago   (329+ words) Anwar Hossain was one of the most celebrated actors in Bangladesh. Over a career spanning hundreds of films, he played an astonishing range of characters — from heroes and rulers to ordinary villagers and morally complex figures. His versatility was further…...

2+ hour, 17+ min ago   (607+ words) At a time when the past can feels increasingly distant, Maliha Masharat Hossain Purna is bringing old Dhaka’s colours, stories, and traditions to a new generation. My impression of Generation Z is that they move through the world with a…...

5+ hour, 30+ min ago   (655+ words) The BNP is likely to decide this week on the schedule for its long-awaited national council as the party seeks to reorganise its structure and strengthen its grassroots network. The issue will be discussed at tomorrow’s meeting of the BNP…...

1+ hour, 36+ min ago   (587+ words) The Daily Star Copyright: Any unauthorized use or reproduction of The Daily Star content for commercial purposes What Bangladesh should ask before joining the Makkah Pact What we can learn from other countries to tackle our NPL crisis What will…...

1+ hour, 51+ min ago   (379+ words) Bangladesh Student Suicide Cases 2026 | We must change the narrative around suicide The Daily Star Copyright: Any unauthorized use or reproduction of The Daily Star content for commercial purposes What Bangladesh should ask before joining the Makkah Pact What we can…...

2+ hour, 26+ min ago   (726+ words) Tahsan was 20 when a breakup, combined with pressure over his studies, family and an uncertain future, pushed him towards suicide. A senior friend intervened before he could act. He later turned to Talk Hope, a 24/7 mental health initiative, where counsellors…...

3+ hour, 57+ min ago   (587+ words) The hunt for firearms looted during the July uprising is set to expand beyond raids and checkpoints, with law enforcers planning to search water bodies, monitor online arms trading and increase surveillance of people linked to arms cases. The expanded…...

3+ hour, 12+ min ago   (310+ words) The government will take steps to align Bangla- and English-medium curricula and establish common minimum standards for students’ basic knowledge and skills, said Bobby Hajjaj, the state minister for primary and mass education. Students should receive a common standard of…...

6+ hour, 58+ min ago   (539+ words) AI and Human Intelligence | What will remain ours in the age of AI? The Daily Star Copyright: Any unauthorized use or reproduction of The Daily Star content for commercial purposes What Bangladesh should ask before joining the Makkah Pact What…...

4+ hour, 17+ min ago   (544+ words) The government built 39 high-tech and software technology parks at a huge cost, but the facilities have failed to deliver the expected investment, jobs and technology growth, according to stakeholders. They blamed a shortage of skilled workers, weak industry-academia links, poor…...