9+ hour, 11+ min ago   (1013+ words) Hilsa production is declining after a steady rise over two decades due to water pollution from three power plants located near the Hilsa Sanctuary, siltation of rivers and overfishing, raising concerns about the much-loved fish’s sustainability and affordability. “I am…...

16+ hour, 50+ min ago   (249+ words) The value of internet banking transactions in Bangladesh grew by 6.22 percent month-on-month to Tk 1.84 lakh crore in June 2026, driven mainly by sharp increases in two payment systems, according to a recent central bank report. The total had stood at Tk…...

12+ hour, 26+ min ago   (328+ words) Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei called on AI companies to moderate the rate at which they advance model capabilities amid mounting fears of misuse of artificial intelligence, outlining a three-step framework intended to pace development and create more time to manage…...

13+ hour, 12+ min ago   (187+ words) The Daily Star Copyright: Any unauthorized use or reproduction of The Daily Star content for commercial purposes Bangladesh's education crisis: The future has already begun Bengal and the coming of Islam: A story of soil and spirit What Bangladesh should…...

11+ hour, 5+ min ago   (178+ words) Mercantile Bank PLC has signed a participation agreement with Bangladesh Bank under the central bank’s Tk 5,000 crore CMSME Working Capital Refinance Fund, aimed at disbursing loans to cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises (CMSMEs) at low interest rates and on…...

12+ hour, 41+ min ago   (585+ words) The European Central Bank raised interest rates Thursday for the second time this year as renewed Middle East fighting fans fears of higher inflation, and opened the door for further hikes. As widely anticipated, the central bank for the 21 eurozone…...

12+ hour, 12+ min ago   (295+ words) Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon today said Bangladesh’s large population is its main asset and must be transformed into skilled human resources for the country’s development. He made the remarks while speaking at a plenary session, titled “Teachers at…...

10+ hour, 59+ min ago   (728+ words) Japanese motorcycle brands tightened their grip on Bangladesh’s two-wheeler market in 2025, capturing the bulk of new demand as consumers increasingly favoured reliability, fuel efficiency and long-term value over lower upfront prices. Suzuki, Yamaha and Honda together accounted for 58 percent of…...

19+ hour, 7+ min ago   (219+ words) The Daily Star Copyright: Any unauthorized use or reproduction of The Daily Star content for commercial purposes Bangladesh's education crisis: The future has already begun Bengal and the coming of Islam: A story of soil and spirit What Bangladesh should…...

17+ hour, 19+ min ago   (737+ words) A growing consumer push to buy Canadian and boycott US products is reshaping supermarket shelves in Canada, forcing grocers to improve country-of-origin labeling and secure new sources of supply. In Ontario, the president of independent grocer Vince’s Market, Giancarlo Trimarchi,…...