Pakistan confirms talks with Bangladesh on potential defence pact, JF-17 jet sale
High-level air force talks underline expanding military cooperation.
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Enforced disappearances in Bangladesh: Systematic crime, not aberrations
Refuting claims of innocence by senior officials, the Commission of Inquiry on Enforced Disappearances said that evidence shows the operations were part of an organised state…
Cold wave intensifies sufferings in northern Bangladesh
The severity of the cold has forced people indoors, disrupting business and official activities, while school and college attendance has declined.
Bangladesh elections: No women on tickets of 30 parties
The figures lay bare a stark imbalance -- despite women making up half the population, their presence among candidates remains marginal.
Bangladesh’s left-leaning alliance leaders meet BNP chairman Tarique; discuss law-and-order conditions, election
During the discussion, Tarique Rahman reiterated his vision of building a liberal, democratic welfare state in the country.
Are we entering an era of ‘might is right’?: The Daily Star
US action may embolden other powers and destroy global stability.
Cold wave in Bangladesh taking a toll on children, elderly
According to the Directorate General of Health Services, 48 people have died of cold-related diseases across the country since November.
Bangladesh’s exports fall for fifth straight month to $3.96 billion in December
Despite the year-on-year decline, export earnings in December rose 1.97% compared with November.
Protests bring key Dhaka roads to a standstill
Mobile phone shop owners across the country blocked the Karwan Bazar intersection in Dhaka today as part of a nationwide shutdown, demanding several measures, including…
Bangladesh won’t travel to India for T20 World Cup
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has also asked the ICC to shift Bangladesh's matches from India to Sri Lanka, according to a BCB official who confirmed this to The Daily Star…