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US retailers lean on suppliers to absorb tariffs

Rather than absorbing the cost or immediately passing it on to consumers, many US apparel retailers and brands have turned to their suppliers in Bangladesh, demanding they share the pain

Remittance surged 30 percent year-on-year in July, the first month of the current fiscal year, maintaining buoyancy in inflows as more than 40 lakh Bangladeshis have gone abroad for work over the past four years.

Industry people join Bangladesh-Malaysia Chamber-organised seminar to explore Bangladesh’s potential

Govt arranges 8 trains for July Declaration announcement in Dhaka

Railway will operate the special trains on 8 routes on Aug 5

Woakes prepared to bat through shoulder injury if England need him on Day 5

Chris Woakes is prepared to bat through a shoulder injury if England need him to seal a series win over India, according to former captain Joe Root.

Chelsea sign Dutch defender Hato from Ajax

Chelsea signed teenage Netherlands defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax in a deal worth a reported £37 million ($49 million) on Sunday.

BGMEA urges members to keep factories shut on July Mass Uprising Day

The association asked its members to pay tribute to the July martyrs on Aug 5

Five sent to jail for raping woman after restraining husband

A Kushtia court sent five people to jail early yesterday on charges of raping a woman after restraining and beating her husband in Bheramara upazila late Saturday night.

BSEC identifies 15 companies for potential stock listing

The stock market regulator has identified 15 state-run and multinational companies, in which the government holds a stake, for potential listing on the stock exchange in a bid to restore investor confidence.

Teesta water flowing above danger level in Lalmonirhat

3 Kurigram rivers continue to rise

Media must be accountable to people, not govt

Says info adviser; journos martyred and injured in July uprising honoured

Gazipur woman burned to death, husband accused of murder

The victim's husband is still absconding

11 buffaloes die in lightning strikes in Kushtia

The incident happened early yesterday on the banks of the Padma river in the Banglabazar area of Chilmarkari union

NCP vows second republic, new constitution

The National Citizen Party yesterday unveiled a 24-point manifesto pledging the establishment of a “Second Republic” and the drafting of a new constitution by an elected constituent assembly.

Opinion

Opinion

Political decisions must include women

Reforms cannot bypass the concerns of women

An ode to Yasmeen Murshed / The passing of a quiet revolutionary

Mrs Murshed believed that education should not begin and end with books.

Business

Business

BB suspends Binimoy over irregularities

The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has scrapped the interoperable digital transaction platform Binimoy, citing irregularities and a breach of contract.

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Sports

Sports

India make late comeback on Day 4 as Oval Test hangs in the balance

England had moved to within 35 runs of securing a famous victory over India when bad light and torrential rain ended an extraordinary fourth day of the final test at The Oval on Sunday.

Lando Norris wins Hungarian Grand Prix in another McLaren 1-2

Lando Norris fended off teammate Oscar Piastri to win the Hungarian Grand Prix on Sunday and maintain McLaren's relentless march through the season.

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

China, Russia start joint drills in Sea of Japan

China and Russia began joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan yesterday as they seek to reinforce their partnership and counterbalance what they see as a US-led global order.

Ukrainian drones spark fire at Sochi oil depot

More than 120 firefighters were trying to extinguish a blaze at an oil depot in the Russian city of Sochi that was sparked by a Ukrainian drone attack, regional Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said yesterday on the Telegram messaging app.

Indo-Pak battle in May / ‘Intel failure’ leads Indian jets into ambush: report

India’s intelligence failure was central to the hour-long air battle between Pakistan and India in May, which led to the downing of Rafale aircraft by the Pakistan Air Force’s J-10 fighters using PL-15s missiles, according to a report.

Israeli ground troops conduct raids in Syria

Israel’s military said yesterday ground troops had operated in southern Syria, seizing weapons and questioning individuals suspected of arms trafficking, in the latest cross-border raid since the fall of Bashar al-Assad in December.

Saudi Arabia executes eight people

Saudi Arabia has executed eight people in a single day, state media said, amid a surge in the use of the death penalty in the Gulf monarchy particularly over drug-related convictions.

Entertainment

Entertainment

We’re being tagged ‘doshor’ or ‘dollar warriors,’ where do we go?: Sabnam Faria

“Leaders of one of the political parties are running off with stolen money, the younger ones mourn online with offensive hashtags and the rest are busy fighting over extortion, donations, and exit strategies,” she stated.

Get up, Stand up: When your musical heroes defied the authoritarian regime

In those charged days, artistes from across the country stood with the people. Musicians, too, found their voice in the revolution. They came together under a single banner, "Get Up, Stand Up"—a name borrowed from Bob Marley’s timeless anthem. And with that spirit—“Get up, stand up, stand up for your rights”—they raised their voices not just for rights, but against brutality, mass killings, and fear that soaked the monsoon nights.

Tom Holland reveals fresh ‘Brand New Day’ Spider-Man suit

Spider-Man is swinging back into action, and this time with a brand-new suit. Yesterday, Sony Pictures released a video featuring Tom Holland showcasing his upgraded Spider-Man costume for the upcoming film “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”, set to release on July 31, 2026.

Life & Living

Life & Living

#Events / The Rebel Within You: Painting the memory of a movement

In commemoration of the July Uprising, on 29 July, 2025, The Daily Star hosted an art camp titled “The Rebel Within You,” inviting 11 young artists who lived through the chaos, fear, and fire of 2024’s student-led mass movement.

#Perspective / What is patriotism to you?

We love Bangladesh the way we love our mothers, unconditionally, and without needing a reason. And with the July revolution, it could be argued that we have taken a bold step towards understanding the true meaning of patriotism.

What counts as cheating now? Gen‑Z rules vs Boomers

A billionaire CEO’s affair sparked debate on what counts as cheating in 2025. With evolving relationship norms, terms like “situationships” and shifting values challenge traditional definitions of love, loyalty, and commitment in modern dating.

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

Flight Expert flies away; users in panic

Flight Expert, a prominent Dhaka-based online travel agency, has abruptly gone dark, prompting panic among customers and widespread allegations of fraud. Since August 2, social media platforms have been flooded with complaints from individuals and businesses claiming they were scammed by the company, which specialised in flight ticket bookings.

Next Step / Jobs of the week

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

Bangladeshi teams win gold and silver at WICO 2025

Two youth-led teams from Bangladesh placed among the top competitors at the 14th World Invention Creativity Olympic (WICO) 2025, an international invention competition. Among more than 1,250 participants from over 25 countries, Team Atlas emerged as a gold medalist while CodeBlack, an all-girls robotics team, earned the silver medal.

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

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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Khasi livelihoods under threat as 1,700 betel trees felled in Jaflong

The incident occurred near the Pratappur border BGB camp in Ward-6 of Paschim Jaflong union

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Kafco clears Tk 950 crore dues to gas distributor

The amount had been mounting since August 2023 when the previous contract expired

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Rizwana calls for stronger action against wildlife traffickers

Benefits of tiger conservation must be made visible to the public, she says

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