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Govt slashes heart stent prices by up to Tk 88,000

Health ministry revises rates for US-made coronary stents to ease patient costs

There is no official mobile app or website for TakaPay, says the central bank

Two of its allies are currently part of the government, he says

Biman flight makes first use of Terminal 3 boarding bridge at Dhaka airport

Marks an important step forward in operational readiness and enhanced service capabilities of Terminal 3, Biman says

'Every century has a story': Gill’s remarkable start as India captain

"There are moments like this when you feel the journey is worth it," Gill said at the post-match press conference.

Exports rise 25% in July

RMG shipments grew 25 percent year-on-year to $3.96 billion

1 year on, TIB finds corruption, political violence still prevalent

BNP linked to 92% of violence; AL 22%, Jamaat 5%

‘If EC lacks a backbone, how am I standing?’

Election Commission Secretary Akhtar Ahmed says

Yunus to read out July Declaration at JS South Plaza tomorrow

He will read out the July Declaration before the nation at 5:00pm

ACC sues ex-CJ Khairul, 7 other over illegal plot allotment

Gained plot using false affidavit, evaded Tk 4.74 lakh in interest, it says

The Netherlands are expected to arrive in Dhaka on August 14 for a three-match T20I series against Bangladesh

Proposed Dhaka Central University to hold both online and on-campus classes

All exams, however, will be conducted in person

CA may declare election date on Aug 5: Salahuddin

"We're not sure, but maybe in the speech, the chief adviser will tell the nation about the promised election schedule that was fixed in London meeting"

India win Oval thriller to level series 2-2

Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj was India's hero.

Core aim of July Uprising was to dismantle the discriminatory fascist system: President

Expresses hope that the aspirations of the July Uprising will be reflected in the reform process

Opinion

Opinion

Is health-sector reform not a priority?

Govt must expedite the overhaul of public healthcare

Forgive them not, Gaza …

There is an American-enabled Israeli starvation in Gaza.

Business

Business

Tesla's brand loyalty collapsed after Musk backed Trump, data shows

The data shows Tesla’s customer loyalty peaked in June 2024

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Sports

Sports

'Çouldn't quite get over the line'

England captain Ben Stokes tried to focus on the positives after his team's agonising six-run loss to India in their riveting final Test at The Oval on Monday.

India hails 'supermen' after dramatic Test win over England

India on Monday lauded its cricketers for snatching victory in the fifth Test against England to end the series level at 2-2 after 25 days of sensational action.

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

Dengue cases cross 22,000 mark; 2 new deaths in 24 hours

Currently, 1,235 dengue patients are undergoing treatment at hospitals across the country

Local AL leader accused in murder case escapes police custody in Habiganj

An accused in a murder cases escaped from police custody while in handcuffs in Baniachang upazila of Habiganj today

A blatant disregard for university rules, regulations

JU publishes ex-JCD leader’s MPhil result 2 decades after he failed, defying its own ordinance

Cambodia, Thailand begin talks in Malaysia amid fragile ceasefire

Talks precede Thursday's ministerial meeting with US, China, and Malaysia as observers

Entertainment

Entertainment

‘Proticchobi’ showcases Nowrid Amin’s artistry and global reach

Singer-songwriter Nowrid Amin kicked off the year with the release of his second solo album, “Proticchobi”, on January 1, 2025. Since its release, the album has been met with enthusiastic praise from audiences both at home and abroad.

‘Fantastic Four’ holds top spot but stumbles sharply at the box office

The sequel’s 10-day domestic total now stands at $198.4 million, narrowly missing the $200 million mark it had aimed to cross by Sunday. While Marvel’s film struggled to maintain momentum, “Superman”, still in its fourth week, has pushed past a $551.2 million global total, including $300 million in North America — the first DC film in three years to hit that milestone.

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.

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.

#Perspective / How a country fought back with slogans

In July 2024, Bangladesh’s youth-led quota protests ignited a powerful cultural uprising, using chants as political weapons to challenge authoritarianism, reclaim identity, and reshape national memory through a new language of resistance and unity.

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 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.

Google launches 'Deep Think' for Gemini Ultra users

Google has introduced a new 'Deep Think' feature for Gemini Ultra subscribers, offering enhanced problem-solving capabilities through extended reasoning time. The tool, now available in the Gemini app, is a refined version of the model that recently achieved gold-medal performance at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), according to an official blog post by Google.

Google to invest $6 billion in Indian data centre: report

Google will invest $6 billion to build a 1-gigawatt data centre in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, marking its first such direct investment in India, according to a recent report by Reuters.

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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

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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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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