The Daily Star (Bangladesh) facts for kids
| Type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Broadsheet |
| Owner(s) | Transcom Group |
| Founder(s) | Syed Mohammad Ali |
| Founded | January 14, 1991 |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | 64–65, Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue, Dhaka-1215 |
The Daily Star is a popular English newspaper in Bangladesh. It comes out every day. More people read this newspaper than any other English newspaper in the country. Syed Mohammad Ali started the paper on January 14, 1991.
Its main idea, or motto, is "Committed to People's Right to Know." This means they believe everyone has a right to know what is happening. Mahfuz Anam is the person in charge of the newspaper as its editor. He was also a member of the Mukti Bahini and worked for the United Nations. The main offices for The Daily Star are in Dhaka and Chittagong.
Who Owns The Daily Star?
The Daily Star is owned by a company called Mediaworld. A big company called Transcom Group, led by Latifur Rahman, owns a large part of Mediaworld. The Transcom Group also owns another very popular newspaper called Prothom Alo. This newspaper is written in the Bengali language and is read by many people around the world.
Other Cool Stuff They Make
The Daily Star also has a version you can read online. They have a weekly magazine called Star Showbiz. This magazine is all about fun entertainment, like local and international movies, music, and TV shows.
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The Star Magazine
