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Bangladeshi conservation officer Zohra Mila departed for Washington DC on Saturday to participate in America's International Visitor Leadership Programme. The Forest Department biodiversity specialist will spend three weeks attending workshops, meeting public officials, and visiting multiple...

Authorities confiscated eighty-one million dollars from Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation after an eight-year investigation into the Bangladesh Bank cyber heist. Police Superintendent Jasim Uddin Khan announced the successful seizure through official channels on Sunday morning. Courts...

The United Arab Emirates advances toward becoming the second country to reach the Moon's far side through its Rashid Rover 2 project. French space agency CNES partners with Dubai's Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre to supply cameras and technical expertise for the 2026 mission. Scientists conduct...

A British artificial intelligence company founded by a former Google DeepMind scientist earned eighth place in an international prediction contest. Mantic AI competed against human forecasters in the Metaculus Cup, which challenged participants to assess 60 potential future events during summer...

Saudi Arabia deploys massive financial resources to secure political influence over Syria following President Bashar al-Assad's December removal from power. The kingdom signed investment agreements worth $6.4 billion to support reconstruction efforts across the war-torn nation. Crown Prince...

The Indian Embassy established an emergency contact line for citizens after President Trump announced the H-1B visa application fee. Officials provided the number +1-202-550-9931 for urgent situations only, rather than routine consular matters. Indian workers represent approximately 72 percent...

Bangladesh's leather sector remains trapped below the one billion dollar export threshold despite operating for more than ten years at this level. The industry lacks Leather Working Group certification, which prevents access to premium international markets and forces producers to sell raw...

Bangladesh faces severe economic turmoil after political changes triggered widespread business disruption. Entrepreneurs report lawsuits, factory takeovers, and violent labor protests have created investor panic across major industrial centers. Many business owners fled abroad following the...

The Trump administration terminated America's long-running household food insecurity survey on Saturday. Officials from the Department of Agriculture declared the annual report had lost its value due to political interference. The agency stated the three-decade study no longer serves...

Prominent political figures and civil society leaders gathered Saturday in Dhaka to discuss police reform measures. The roundtable at the Daily Star Centre focused on creating an independent oversight body for Bangladesh's law enforcement agencies. Former Additional IGP Motiur Rahman Sheikh...

Britain and Portugal plan to recognize Palestinian statehood on Sunday before United Nations discussions begin. The United Kingdom becomes the first G7 nation pursuing this diplomatic path. Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy confirmed the government position while Portugal's foreign ministry...

The United States will implement a new $100,000 charge for H-1B visa petitions beginning Sunday. White House officials clarified Saturday that this represents a single payment per application rather than yearly costs. Current visa holders may travel internationally and return without facing...

Bangladesh's Election Commission established a 45-day deadline for processing National Identity Card correction requests. Directors and regional election officers received this mandate during the agency's monthly coordination meeting. Officials must complete all pending applications regardless...

General Waker-Uz-Zaman opened the RAOWA Dental Centre during Saturday ceremonies at the Mohakhali complex in Dhaka. Army Headquarters funded the construction of this medical facility for retired military personnel and their dependents. The Retired Armed Forces Officers' Welfare Association...

India prepares for their Asia Cup Super Four encounter against Pakistan at the Dubai Stadium amid heightened anticipation. Captain Surya Kumar Yadav maintains that his squad remains focused despite external pressures surrounding the fixture. The team deliberately disconnected from social media...

Rajshahi University administration ended the Ward Quota system after facing significant student opposition. University officials published this decision through their Facebook account during the early hours of Sunday morning. The administration cited campus unrest as the primary reason for...

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick predicts future Ballon d'Or success for teenage sensation Lamine Yamal. The 18-year-old forward appears among 30 candidates competing for Monday's prestigious award ceremony in Paris. Yamal contributed to Barcelona's La Liga and Copa del Rey victories last season...

Manchester United defeated Chelsea 2-1 at Old Trafford despite both teams receiving red cards during the match. Chelsea goalkeeper Robert Sanchez earned dismissal after five minutes for a reckless challenge outside his penalty area. Bruno Fernandes capitalized on the numerical advantage by...

Three prominent consumer products from Bashundhara Group received Superbrands Bangladesh 2025-26 honors during Saturday's ceremony at Le Méridien Hotel in Dhaka. Bashundhara Paper achieved this distinction for its fourth straight year, while both Bashundhara Tissue and Bashundhara Diapant earned...

Bangladesh secured a thrilling four-wicket victory against Sri Lanka during Saturday's Asia Cup Super Four opener. Saif Hassan contributed 61 runs from 45 deliveries while Towhid Hridoy added 58 runs from 37 balls to guide their team home. The chase concluded with one delivery remaining after...