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Govt tightens foreign loan rules amid poor project fund use

The government has tightened its control over new foreign loans by introducing multiple preconditions for ministries and divisions, following their poor performance in using funds already in the pipeline.

They were returning home after receiving a relative from Dhaka airport

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus last night announced that the general election will be held before Ramadan in February 2026, kickstarting the process of handing over the power to an elected government.

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

Reuters exclusive / How India-US trade talks collapsed

New Delhi is now left with the surprise imposition of a 25% tariff on Indian goods from Friday

From rage to reform: Is Bangladesh ready to rise?

After last year's uprising, nation-building comes as a monumental responsibility.

How Trump's love for TV is shaping US diplomacy

That's real starvation stuff. I see it, and you can't fake that, the US president said

Star's comments: Election shines a path forward

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has finally provided what Bangladesh has needed most: clarity about a general election.

100 missing after flash flood washes out Indian Himalayan town

The roaring waters tore down a narrow mountain valley, demolishing buildings as the flood barrelled into the town of Dharali in Uttarakhand state.

‘Waiting to see the Bangladesh my son died for’

As the nation observed the first anniversary of the July uprising yesterday, the family of slain student Abu Sayed remained cloaked in quiet resilience -- still grieving, yet hopeful that his ultimate sacrifice will not go in vain.

Jatiyo Party now has 6 factions as another breaks off

ABM Ruhul Amin Hawlader and Mujibul Haque Chunnu are among the leaders of the newly formed faction

'Through this, those who thought there were uncertainties over holding elections -- those are now gone,' says the BNP leader

Shibir’s exhibition at DU: War criminals’ photos removed after backlash

Photos of convicted war criminals were removed from an exhibition organised by Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir at Dhaka University yesterday, following protests from students who called the display “an affront to the spirit of the Liberation War.”

England ‘disrespected cricket gods’ in Oval Test, says Ashwin

"Test cricket needs a certain amount of balance."

Charioteer at The Oval: Krishna delivers under fire

If Siraj was the warrior who swung the sword at the decisive moments, Krishna was the charioteer who steadied the charge.

July Declaration to get constitutional recognition

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday announced the July Declaration, granting constitutional and state recognition to the 2024 student-led mass uprising.

Opinion

Opinion

Climate change demands better forecasts for farmers

Despite the rising importance of both weather and climate data, many Bangladeshi farmers lack access to timely and accurate information.

Is the spirit of August 5 being betrayed?

TIB report paints a grim picture of post-uprising reality

Business

Business

ICDs overwhelmed with export containers

Privately operated inland container depots (ICDs) are grappling with a mounting backlog of export-laden containers, hampering cargo handling operations and pushing storage capacity to the brink.

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Sports

Sports

Afghanistan announce 22-man squad for tri-series, Asia Cup

Afghanistan are drawn alongside Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Hong Kong in Group B of the Asia Cup.

Messi ruled out of Pumas tie, coach positive on rapid recovery

Mascherano: "He usually recovers very well from injuries."

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

Israel expands ground, air raids on Gaza

An Israeli military ground campaign accompanied by “very heavy fire from its air force and also from Israeli artillery units” was under way in various parts of Gaza yesterday, according to the Gaza authorities.

Pak police arrest 120 workers of PTI ahead of protest

Police arrested 120 activists of Pakistan’s main opposition party in raids overnight, security officials said, ahead of protests planned for yesterday, the second anniversary of the jailing of their leader, Imran Khan.

OIL TRADE / Russia slams Trump tariff threats on India

Russia yesterday accused the United States of exerting illegal trade pressure on India after US President Donald Trump threatened again to raise tariffs on India over its purchases of Russian oil.

UTTARAKHAND / Four dead, 50 missing as mudslide hits Indian village

Surging floodwaters and a torrent of mud swept through a village in the northern Indian Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, killing at least four people while more than 50 others were missing, authorities and local TV channels said yesterday.

Israeli military intercepts Houthi missile fired from Yemen

Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for firing a missile at Israel’s main airport yesterday, as the Israeli military said it intercepted it.

Entertainment

Entertainment

Sanjida Khatun’s legacy celebrated in Sydney’s cultural soirée

A special musical tribute was held in memory of the late Rabindra Sangeet artiste and founding president of Chhayanaut, Sanjida Khatun, in Sydney, Australia. The commemorative programme, held in an atmosphere of mourning and reverence, took place last Sunday (July 27) at the Ermington Community Centre.

TV channels to observe Tagore’s death anniversary with special programmes

Today marks the 84th death anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, who passed away, leaving behind a timeless literary legacy. To commemorate his iconic contributions to literature, art, and music, several television channels have arranged special programming to honour the poet on this solemn day.

Nationwide celebrations mark July Uprising Day

The country’s largest public gathering marking July Uprising Day is being held today at the capital’s Manik Mia Avenue. The main highlight of the day will be the public reading of the “July Declaration” at 5pm.

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

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

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

The curious case of the vanishing bees: Explained

The vanishing of bees isn't a distant environmental tale, it's a local, urgent reality.

Does the new Superman movie signal a cultural shift?

Superman stories have always referenced and challenged real-life geopolitics since the character's inception.

Tech & Startup

Tech & Startup

How Gen Z kept connected after the internet shutdown

In an instant, one of the most densely populated countries completely vanished from the rest of the world.

How your smartphone compares to 1990s supercomputers

In just a few decades, the smartphone has gone from a luxury gadget to an everyday necessity. But what is often overlooked is just how powerful these small devices really are. Today’s smartphones are thousands of times more powerful than the world’s most advanced supercomputers from over 30 years ago - machines that once filled entire rooms and cost millions to operate.

Press Release / Bangladesh submarine crosses 4 terabyte bandwidth milestone

Bangladesh Submarine Cables PLC (BSCPLC) has reached a threshold of 4 terabytes per second in real-time internet traffic as of August 1, 2025.

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

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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Wings wide open

A peacock pansy spreads its glorious wings while resting on a flower in Chattogram’s Banshkhali tea garden.

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