Bangladeshi flotilla activist released

Following his release from Israeli detention, Shahidul Alam, the renowned Bangladeshi photographer, human rights activist, and outspoken critic of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government, has arrived in Istanbul. Alam was the only...

Bangladesh court to indict pregnant Indian woman, 3 others on intrusion charges

A court in Bangladesh is set to indict a pregnant Indian woman and three others on charges of entering the country illegally, a move that could pave the way for their repatriation months after they were reportedly pushed in by Indian law...

Dhaka stocks slide on weak investor confidence

Equities on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) closed lower last week as investors remained cautious during the ongoing earnings season, with sentiment further dampened by a tax hike on securities income. The benchmark DSEX index shed 132.07 points,...

Afghanistan Defeat Bangladesh by 81 Runs in 2nd ODI 2025; Rashid Khan's Five-Wicket Haul, Ibrahim Zadran's 95 Power AFG to Series Victory Over BAN

Afghanistan continue their strong hold in ODIs as they defeat Bangladesh for a second consecutive match and secure a unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series. Afghanistan came in to the second ODI leading the series 1-0 and Bangladesh had...

Bangladesh Playing XI vs Afghanistan- 2nd ODI, Afghanistan vs Bangladesh 2025

Afghanistan will be up against Bangladesh in the second of the three-match ODI series. This article provides details about Bangladesh's Playing 11 vs Afghanistan for the second match of the series. Bangladesh Playing XI vs Afghanistan- 2nd ODI,...

ITF World Tennis Tour J-30 Dhaka phase begins

Staff Correspondent 11 October, 2025, 23:06 The ministry of youth and sports secretary Mahbub-ul-Alam (3rd-L) and the Bangladesh Tennis Federation general secretary Ishtiaq Ahmed Curren (4th-L) are seen among others during the inauguration...

Bangladesh’s DGFI under siege as ISI and Jamaat push for loyal security apparatus

New Delhi, Oct 11: The Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI) in Bangladesh started off as a stooge of the ISI. It took part in several meetings with ISI officials and had originally planned to scale up infiltrations into India in a bid...

Bangladeshi flotilla activist freed

Following his release from Israeli detention, Shahidul Alam, the renowned Bangladeshi photographer, human rights activist and outspoken critic of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's government, has arrived in Istanbul. Alam was the only...

Two Bangladeshi women promised jobs at salons rescued from sex racket in Pune

The Pune city police rescued two Bangladeshi women who were dragged into a sex racket after being illegally brought to India with the assurance of getting them jobs at beauty salons.Police have arrested an alleged sex racketeer Raju Patil, a...

Bangladesh Clinches 3-0 Series Victory Over Afghanistan in T20I

Sharjah, UAE — On October 5, 2025, Bangladesh defeated Afghanistan by six wickets in the third T20I at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, clinching a 3-0 series victory. Bangladesh opted to bowl after winning the toss, a decision that paid off as they...

Bangladesh a good manufacturing hub for many global players: Indian businesses

Indian business community has said Bangladesh is proving to be a ‘good manufacturing hub’ for many of the international players, including players from India and described the current situation in Bangladesh as a ‘temporary phase’ when the...

Political leaders call for strengthening conventional election system over PR in Bangladesh

Political leaders and experts at a seminar on Saturday stressed the need for making the conventional electoral system effective instead of introduction of the proportional representation (PR) method as the people have yet to show no-confidence to...

Bangladesh search for answers amid recurring batting collapses

After suffering a second straight defeat at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, Bangladesh are turning their attention to fixing the biggest concern in their campaign so far -- their fragile batting order. The Tigresses began the tournament...

The real barriers facing CA students in Bangladesh

A recent article in The Daily Star, titled "Rewarding yet relentless: The Chartered Accountancy journey in Bangladesh", offered a compelling window into the personal struggles of Chartered Accountancy (CA) students—the low allowances, demanding...

The real challenge for Bangladesh after LDC graduation

In November 2026, Bangladesh is set to graduate from the United Nations' Least Developed Country (LDC) category. It is a moment many have called historic—a badge of honour earned through decades of hard work and resilience. An economy once...

Nationwide typhoid vaccination begins Sunday for the first time in Bangladesh

For the first time in Bangladesh, a nationwide typhoid vaccination campaign will begin on Sunday (12 October). Under this government initiative, around 4.9 crore children and adolescents will receive the vaccine free of cost. Children without...

Why Bangladesh seeing so much rain in October?

Although October is typically a month of retreating monsoon with clearer skies, heavy rainfall has continued across Bangladesh throughout the month, raising questions about how normal such weather is. Typically, rainfall decreases towards the end...

BIG military crackdown in Bangladesh: 15 serving, ex-army officials arrested, accused of alleged involvement during Sheikh Hasina regime in...

Fifteen army officers, both serving and retired, against whom arrest warrants were issued have been taken into military custody. Why has Bangladesh arrested them? Fifteen army officers, both serving and retired, against whom arrest warrants were...

Man, grandson killed as bus ploughs through cars in Dhaka’s Gabtoli

Sat Oct 11, 2025 07:10 PM Last update on: Sat Oct 11, 2025 07:14 PM Several others injured Star Online Report Sat Oct 11, 2025 07:10 PM Last update on: Sat Oct 11, 2025 07:14 PM A man and his grandson were killed, and several others injured when a...

Dhaka University mourns Professor Syed Manzoorul Islam's passing

The passing of Emeritus Professor and acclaimed litterateur Syed Manzoorul Islam at the age of 75 marked the loss of one of Dhaka University’s finest educators. His death, which occurred on Friday afternoon at LabAid Hospital in Dhaka, brought...