MV Abdullah: All 23 crew to come back by same ship
The vessel that was released by Somali pirates on April 14 berthed at a jetty of the UAE port on Monday night.
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Protecting Ganges river dolphins crucial for preserving ecosystem
Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury said the inability of dolphins to thrive in river waters signals dangerous levels of water pollution.
Climate, weather disasters: Asia hit hardest in 2023 according to UN
The World Meteorological Organization said Asia was warming faster than the global average, with temperatures last year nearly two degrees Celsius above the 1961 to 1990 average.
Bangladesh may lower corporate tax to encourage compliance
The government revenue authority is also planning other fiscal measures like raising the tax rate on higher-income people to contain the country's gaping income inequality,
Student politics, Buet, and ‘Smart Bangladesh’
Today, what masquerades as student politics is power, wealth, and personal aggrandisement. Will institutions of higher learning have any future if the present nature of student…
Is UNESCO’s recognition truly benefiting local craftspeople?
According to the writer, the inclusion of Bangladesh's heritage crafts in UNESCO's list is truly a commendable step towards preserving these traditional art forms. However, the…
At 42.2°C, Chuadanga records Bangladesh’s highest temp in a day
According to locals, there is no significant difference between night and day temperature. People were seen taking shelter in the shade of trees and bathing in ponds and in water…
Deepfakes of Bollywood stars spark worries of AI meddling in India election
In fake videos that have gone viral online, two Bollywood A-listers are seen criticizing PM Narendra Modi and asking people to vote for the opposition Congress party in the…
Pro-China party wins Maldives vote in landslide
The vote was seen as a crucial test for Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu's plan to press ahead with closer economic cooperation with China, including building thousands of…
Save Bangladeshi migrants in Malaysia
According to the editorial, The Daily Star has published multiple reports and editorials about Bangladeshi migrants who face exploitative employers in Malaysia, only to find out…