May 8, 2025

The Supreme Court chamber judge yesterday upheld a High Court order that cleared the way for law enforcers to arrest any FIR-named accused or suspects without permission from the higher authorities in connection with the cases filed over…

BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia is now on complete rest at her residence, Firoza, in Gulshan, following the advice of her medical board. BNP Media Cell member Sayrul Kabir Khan confirmed this to The Daily Star at 12:27am, citing the…

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday expressed his gratitude to the United Arab Emirates for the significant progress made towards resuming visa issuance for Bangladeshi nationals. He also welcomed investment proposals from the…

The Anti-Corruption Commission has summoned ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina for questioning today over allegations of embezzling Tk 812 crore from development projects at three major airports across the country. Hasina fled to…

US President Donald Trump is expected to announce a trade deal between the United States and Britain on Thursday, the New York Times reported on Wednesday, citing three people familiar with the plans. Trump posted on Truth Social…

Residents of Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistan-administered Kashmir, said they fled their homes and ran into surrounding hills as India launched airstrikes early on Wednesday in a part of the city. Mosque loudspeakers told people…

Catholic cardinals who will choose the next pope filed into the Sistine Chapel yesterday, before locking themselves away from the world to elect the man they hope can unite a diverse but divided global Church. In a ritual dating back to…

Paris Saint-Germain clinched a place in the Champions League final as goals by Fabian Ruiz and Achraf Hakimi gave them a 2-1 win over Arsenal in the second leg of their last-four tie on Wednesday, securing a 3-1 aggregate triumph.…

South Africa's Dewald Brevis hit a 22-ball fifty as Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders by two wickets on Wednesday, leaving the defending IPL champions in grave danger of missing the playoffs. Chasing 180 for victory,…

The incumbent India Test captain has called time on his career in the longest format. Indian skipper Rohit Sharma has retired from Test cricket. Taking to Instagram, Rohit stated: "Hello everyone, I would like to share that I am…