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Babar, 5 others acquitted in 10-truck arms haul case

On January 30, 2014, a Chattogram court handed down death penalty to 14 people in the 10 truckloads of firearms case

A father of one, Fahimuzzaman said that his income in Bangladesh did not allow him to build any savings

The planning ministry’s taskforce for sustainable development has drafted a report with proposals to fix the economic fault lines identified by the white paper on the economic state of the country and achieve moderate economic growth.

Michael Chakma lodges complaint against Hasina with ICT

He went missing in April 2019 and returned home from Aynaghor two days after the fall of Hasina-led government

Lowest temperature recorded today at 8.8 degrees in Tetulia

Dhaka's minimum temperature this morning was 17 degrees Celsius

2 killed, 26 injured in clash over control of Ijtema ground; BGB deployed

The clash erupted between the followers of Zobayer and Saad around 3:00am, the Tongi West Police Station's OC said

Bangladesh win first-ever T20I series in West Indies

West Indies won the toss and opted to bowl in the second T20I against Bangladesh in St. Vincent. Bangladesh won the first T20I, making the second T20I a do-or-die affair for the hosts.

India's spin spearhead Ashwin retires from international cricket

India's spin spearhead Ravichandran Ashwin announced his retirement from international cricket in all formats after the third Test against Australia finished in a draw in Brisbane on Wednesday.

Oscars 2025 Shortlist / ‘Emilia Pérez’, ‘Wicked’ dominate Oscars shortlist; ‘Laapataa Ladies’, ‘Boli’ fall short

As the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences reveals the contenders in 10 key categories, these two heavyweights are leading the charge, with “Emilia Pérez” garnering six mentions and “Wicked” securing four.

Bangladeshi card spending falls in India, rises in Thailand, Singapore

Credit card spending by Bangladeshi citizens in India has plummeted in recent months while it is rising in Thailand and Singapore, according to central bank data.

Claims neglect in jail custody caused permanent damage to his eye

Killing of Ctg lawyer: 10 shown arrested over clash on court premises

Ten accused in Advocate Saiful Islam Alif murder case were shown arrested in a case filed over attacking lawyers at Ctg court

Tom Cruise receives US Navy’s top civilian award

Tom Cruise has received the US Navy’s highest civilian honour in recognition of his “exceptional contributions” to the armed forces through his film roles.

Kuwait hit by unusual severe cold snap as temperatures plunge to -3°C

Frigid weather is expected to persist, with cold daytime temperatures and even colder nighttime lows, particularly in rural and desert areas.

Soumya out for 'three to four weeks' with finger injury

Bangladesh batsman Soumya Sarkar has suffered a finger injury during the second T20 International against the West Indies in St. Vincent today, which may keep him out of action for around three weeks, according to a press release from Bangladesh Cricket Board.

Opinion

Opinion

The Gen Z factor in geopolitics and the Bangladesh-US dynamics

Gen Z should keep in mind that the US cannot afford to overlook a partner like Bangladesh given the country’s pivotal position in South Asia’s economic landscape.

Reduce the costs of hajj packages

High costs are discouraging many from registering

Business

Business

As bitcoin soars, luxury brands consider accepting crypto payments

Regulators have long warned that cryptocurrencies like bitcoin are high-risk assets, with limited uses in the real world. High volatility has been another barrier to wide adoption as a means of payment.

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Sports

Sports

Liton hails team efrort after series-sealing win

Bangladesh cricket team will head into the new year, looking to wrap up 2024 with a clean sweep of West Indies after having already clinched the series with a 27-run win in the second T20I at Kingstown earlier today.

Rain prevails as third Australia-India Test ends in draw

The third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane ended in a draw after storms halted the hosts' bid for an unlikely win Wednesday to leave the series locked 1-1.

High-flying Chelsea find themselves in Premier League title race

The last time Chelsea won the Premier League was back in 2016-17. Since then, despite being in the fight for the crown on a few occasions, The Blues have struggled to find the killer instinct and have suffered from several setbacks centred around an unexpected change in ownership. Performance levels had also reached severe lows in the 2022-23 season and they ended up finishing 12th in the league.

News

News

Russia detains suspect over the murder of general Igor Kirillov

Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov was killed outside an apartment building when a bomb hidden in an electric scooter went off

Record year for coal in 2024, world's hottest year

Scientists have warned that planet-warming greenhouse gases will have to be drastically slashed to limit global heating to avoid catastrophic impacts on the Earth and humanity.

Prof Yunus to deliver speech at Al-Azhar University on Dec 19

Prof Yunus will attend D-8 Summit scheduled to be held on December 19

US military releases Kenyan from Guantanamo prison after 17 years

Bajabu had been arrested in 2007 and was accused of belonging to Al-Qaeda's East Africa branch.

Ex-minister Qamrul on 4-day remand in murder case

Claiming himself innocent, Qamrul told the court that he has been suffering from different ailments, including liver cancer since 2017

Entertainment

Entertainment

Arekta Rock Band to rock Dhaka after two years

After nearly two years, the much-discussed Arekta Rock Band is set to make a comeback to the concert stage. For the first time in almost four years, the band will reunite with its founding members for a live performance.  

‘Priyo Maloti’ offers a fresh, authentic narrative: Mehazabien

"Priyo Maloti", directed by Shankha Dasgupta, is a story deeply rooted in the lives of ordinary people. "It’s our story, the story of our lives. It’s completely original. The audience will get to experience a film with a fresh, authentic narrative," Mehazabien explained. "There is always a demand for good stories, and this film delivers just that."

James Gunn teases ‘Superman’ with first poster

David Corenswet debuts as the legendary superhero in the first official “Superman” poster. Director James Gunn revealed the motion poster on his Instagram account on Monday, giving audiences a glimpse of the highly anticipated film. Featuring Corenswet as the Man of Steel, the movie is scheduled for a worldwide release on July 11, 2025.

Life & Living

Life & Living

450-foot Bangla calligraphy transforms Banani's streets

Architect and artist Nazm Anwr created a 450-foot Bangla calligraphy installation in Banani, Dhaka, in two days, blending art, activism, and heritage to reconnect people with language and inspire reflection on public expression.

Wizard of Oz shoes fetch $32.5 million at auction: Nostalgia doesn’t come cheap

Judy Garland's ruby slippers from The Wizard of Oz sold for $32.5M, symbolizing cinema's artistic legacy, nostalgia, and enduring storytelling power.

#Perspective / Poetry books to read on this Victory Day

This year, to observe 16 December, we have curated a list of four diverse yet fascinating poetry books for you to immerse yourself in.

Youth

Youth

GNX: Kendrick Lamar’s surprise album is overflowing with a West Coast sound

From the aftermath of what was perhaps one of hip-hop’s biggest rap feuds (against Drake, no less), Kendrick Lamar has released his newest project. The biggest question is: Is it any good?

16 Days of Activism / Can social media help combat gender-based cyber violence?

Digital platforms can become a powerful tool to combat gender-based cyber violence, but only if we act decisively.

CU fine arts students protest for 2nd day demanding campus relocation

Students of the Institute of Fine Arts protested for a second consecutive day, demanding resolutions to ongoing issues and injustices within the institution

Tech & Startup

Tech & Startup

Threads has more than 100 million daily active users: Mark Zukerberg

Meta’s microblogging social media platform, Threads, has exceeded 100 million daily active users, CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced on December 17.

Google Whisk uses images instead of text for AI photo generation

Google has recently announced Whisk, a new generative AI tool which allows users to create images by using other images as prompts rather than relying on detailed text descriptions.

This pilot celebrated victory day drawing a map of Bangladesh in the sky

Fahim Chowdhury, a pilot, has drawn the map of Bangladesh in the sky using a Cessna 172 aircraft on the occasion of the 53rd Victory Day of Bangladesh.

Star Multimedia

Star Multimedia

If we have Martyred Intellectuals Day, why isn't there a Martyred Workers Day?

Professor Dr Salimullah Khan holds an in-depth conversation with The Daily Star Editor Mahfuz Anam.

Govt unaware of Quader's location after Aug 5: Jahangir

Accoridng to media reports, Quader fled to the Indian state of Kolkata via Shillong on Nov 8

Cases against Hasina: ICT extends deadline for completion of probe by 2 months

Probe reports for both the cases were scheduled for completion today

Not only Rab, but entire state machinery involved in enforced disappearances

The Commission of Inquiry into Disappearances recommended that Rab be abolished. But the question is, will the number of enforced disappearances and murders decrease if Rab is abolished?

How did Mohammed al-Bashir become the prime minister of war-torn Syria?

Mohammed al-Bashir has been sworn in as the 70th Prime Minister of Syria

Environment

Environment

Winter rain likely in parts of country from Friday

Bangladesh Meteorological Department today predicted rain in parts of the country, including Dhaka division, from Friday, which may further intensify the cold weather

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Tsunami warning as USGS reports magnitude 7.3 quake off Vanuatu

A magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck Tuesday off the coast of the Pacific island state of Vanuatu

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HC issues rule questioning tourist restrictions at Saint Martin’s Island

The High Court today issued a rule questioning the legality of the government's decision to impose restrictions on the movement and stay of tourists or citizens on the environmentally critical Saint Martin’s Island

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Tetulia records lowest temperature of 9.3 degree Celsius today

The weather is expected to remain similar for the next few days

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A treasure under threat of encroachment

Around 250 acres of Lawachhara National Park remain occupied

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Habitat loss stokes rabid jackal attacks in Bangladesh

Few in the Jahan family's remote Bangladeshi village had seen a jackal up close before the morning one stalked Musqan through the paddy fields, pounced on her, and maimed the four-year-old for life

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Mild cold wave sweeps parts of Bangladesh

Chuadanga records country's lowest temperature today at 8.7°C

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Dhaka's air most polluted in the world this morning

Dhaka's air was classified as "very unhealthy", according to the air quality and pollution city ranking

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