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Anatomy of BGB shootings in Rampura

It was 6:14pm on Friday, July 19, 2024. Two Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel were advancing into Banasree G Block in Dhaka.

US duties rose from 10 percent to levels between 15 percent and 41 percent for a list of trading partners

She was sent to court today after being picked up from Mirpur DOHS yesterday evening

Reaction / Shibir reveals it has not renounced its dark past

It was yet another attempt by Jamaat's student cadres to test the waters

Analysis / India-US spat over trade and oil threatens wider fallout

India is already making some moves with Russia and China. Modi is set to visit China soon for the first time since 2018.

Govt to shuffle the top cops by lottery to curb polls bias

Move aims to prevent candidates from getting preferred officers in their constituencies

India exporters say 50% Trump levy 'severe setback'

India is the second-largest buyer of Russian oil, saving itself billions of dollars on discounted crude

Hasina’s final days before the fall

A desire for power, intolerance for dissent, and failure to see the writing on the wall undid Hasina's iron-fisted rule

Inadequate, faulty sluice gates leave farmlands inundated

A lack of adequate sluice gates and poor maintenance of existing ones are causing widespread waterlogging in Khulna’s Batiaghata upazila, significantly affecting Aman paddy cultivation -- the region’s only major crop.

3 killed as pickup, motorcycle collide in Tangail

The accident took place on the Tangail-Jamalpur regional highway in Bilaspur Battala area around 5:40am

One year post-uprising: How do students view Bangladesh today?

How much of the students' expectations after the uprising have been fulfilled?

The blaze broke out in the battery room of Unit-2 3:00pm yesterday following an explosion, forcing the unit to shut down

For whom the whistle doesn't blow

Yesterday, many officials from PFL outfits gathered outside the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) headquarters. Some carried placards. Others brought children who should have been out on a field, not protesting on a pavement.

Preliminary Asia Cup squad exposes shallow pipeline

A little over a year ago, all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin inadvertently exposed the sorry state of the players' pipeline in Bangladesh when he told the media, "To be honest, there are 20-25 players in Bangladesh who are capable of playing international cricket… Opportunities will come if I can stay fit."

Dhaka stocks decline in early trade

The DSEX declined 22.37 points, reaching 5,448.78 by 11:48 am

Toyota cuts profit forecast due to US tariffs

The auto industry had a pre-existing 2.5 percent tariff, meaning the levy currently stands at 27.5 percent

Opinion

Opinion

How aggressive drug marketing can be curbed

The National Drug Policy of 1982 enabled Bangladesh to achieve self-sufficiency in pharmaceutical production.

Starvation in Gaza: Israeli lies and the tail that wags the dogs

Israel turns the aid distribution points into killing zones of Palestinians.

Business

Business

Profits shrink for most listed insurers in January-June

General insurance firms’ profit falls as marine, fire policies drop

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Sports

Sports

Smiling through: Alcaraz won't let Wimbledon defeat get him down

Carlos Alcaraz says he has refused to let his Wimbledon finals loss to Jannik Sinner wipe the smile from his face as he prepares for his start at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters.

Canadian teen Mboko stuns Rybakina, matches wildcard feat of Seles and Halep

The 18-year-old became the first Canadian to beat three former Grand Slam champions in a single WTA event in the Open Era.

Women's Asian Cup: Bangladesh’s group and tough road ahead

In Star Explains, we break down Bangladesh’s group, their challenges, and their prospects in the upcoming Asian Cup.

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News

News

Fresh US tariffs shake up Asian chip stocks

Precision tools maker Disco Corporation gave up 1.3 percent and Sumco, which makes silicon wafers, lost 1.2 percent

Japanese population sees record drop in 2024

The number of Japanese fell by 908,574, or 0.75 percent, to 120.65 million

JU students burn effigy in protest of Shibir’s DU exhibition

Around 9:30pm yesterday, under the banner of progressive students, the protesters brought out a torch procession from the university's Bot-tola area

Warrant of Precedence: SC order on review petitions deferred again

Yesterday, a six-member bench of the Appellate Division deferred until today the delivery of its order on the review petitions

Shooter opens fire at US military base, wounding five

A shooter opened fire at a US military base in the southern state of Georgia on Wednesday, wounding five soldiers before being apprehended

Entertainment

Entertainment

Bengali film fraternity urges Mamata Banerjee to protect local cinema from Bollywood’s influence

The immediate trigger appears to be the upcoming box-office clash between Kaushik Ganguly’s “Dhumketu”, starring Dev and Subhashree Ganguly, and the Hindi film “War 2”, featuring Hrithik Roshan and Kiara Advani. Both films are slated to release on August 14.

Bappa Mazumder reimagines ‘Brishti Pore’ with AI music video

More than two decades after its original release, Bappa Mazumder has brought back one of Dalchhut’s most beloved songs, “Brishti Pore”, in a brand-new arrangement—this time accompanied by an AI-generated music video.

Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars lead 2025 MTV VMA nominations

Lady Gaga tops the list of nominees for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, earning 12 nominations, including Artist of the Year and Best Album for “Mayhem”. Close behind is Bruno Mars with 11 nods, while Kendrick Lamar follows with 10. Rising star Sabrina Carpenter secured eight nominations, and Ariana Grande also earned multiple nods.

Life & Living

Life & Living

#Perspective / Parents who let go: The silent sacrifice of July 2024

When children face adversity, mothers experience their deepest fears. Fathers respond in their own way. July 2024 witnessed all of this, as it was also a month that reshaped the way families looked at protest and resistance.

#Perspective / Synonyms of bravery: Martyrs who became symbols

It’s been barely a year since July 2024, yet it feels like an eternity. The smoke clouding the sky, the gunshots, the sounds heard across the country — all seem like distant memories. However, no matter how fleeting our minds are, the collective conscience of the nation remembers the martyrs — brave individuals who sacrificed their lives so that we can have a country that is fair and just.

Friendship Day is for women who fix each other’s crowns

Female friendship is radical, restorative, and real — a chosen sisterhood offering unconditional love, emotional survival, and sanctuary in a world that demands perfection. On Friendship Day, celebrate the women who hold your world together.

Youth

Youth

Student involvement in policy and politics

The future of Bangladesh, much like its history, would have students’ voices guiding it. At least, that was what many of them hoped for.

No more visa stickers: UK switches to e-visas for int’l students

The UK is replacing physical immigration documents with e-visas.

From Chattogram to the world: UCBD’s role in shaping global futures

Global success doesn't always begin with a plane ticket; it can start right here at home, with the right guidance.

Tech & Startup

Tech & Startup

ChatGPT will now nudge you if you chat too long

If you’ve ever gone down a rabbit hole with ChatGPT, you might soon get a gentle nudge to take a break. OpenAI is rolling out a new feature that reminds users when their chat sessions start running too long, as a part of a broader effort to help people stay in control of their time.

Wikipedia dominates ChatGPT’s sources, study shows

A new study has found that ChatGPT, Google’s AI Overviews, and Perplexity AI cite wildly different sources of information, raising important questions for brands and content creators trying to stay visible in the age of AI.

Next Step / Jobs of the week

Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.

Star Multimedia

Star Multimedia

News Analysis / Governed by Facebook posts, ruled by confusion

It was just about 7:00am on Monday. A mother sat with her daughter at a bus counter in Dinajpur, set for a two-hour commute to Rangpur for the daughter’s HSC exam three hours later.

Watch / Plenty of promises, but where’s the action?

This episode of The Daily Star podcast "Pitch Perfect" seeks answers to these pressing questions.

Who, how, and under what rules gets a firearm license?

A gun magazine was found in Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan's bag during a recent search at the airport.

WATCH / 25 years since Test status: How far have Bangladesh come?

On June 26, 2000, Bangladesh became the 10th nation to gain Test status from the ICC -- a historic milestone that sparked hope and pride across the country.

Environment

Environment

Cold, hot functional tests completed at Rooppur Power Plant's unit-1

This is another progress of commissioning activities of the country's first nuclear power plant

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Writ petition seeks HC directive to protect Teota Zamindar Bari in Manikanj

Advocate Zahid Ahammad Hero submitted the petition as a public interest litigation on Sunday

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Rain may continue across Bangladesh for five more days: BMD

Authorities urge vigilance in flood-prone, low-lying areas as active monsoon persists

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Why was July 2025 wetter in Bangladesh?

Bangladesh experienced three low-pressure systems on July 7, July 14 and July 24 which led to heavy rain

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Evict 508 illegal structures from Gomti river: HC

The High Court yesterday directed the deputy commissioner of Cumilla to take necessary steps to evict 508 illegal structures occupying the banks of Gomti river in the district within six months.

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LPG price slashed by Tk 91 for August

12kg cylinder now set at Tk 1,273 nationwide

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Jashore flooded after heavy rainfall

Aman seedbeds and vegetable crops destroyed

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Light to moderate rain likely throughout Bangladesh in next 24 hours

Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicted rain or thundershowers with temporary gusty wind over the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9:00am today.

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