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Will resign if govt interferes in election process: CEC

He has issued a stern warning against any kind of irregularity ahead of the polls

Warns UNICEF representative Rana Flowers

Police recovered the 27-year-old’s body early Friday

Pakistan foreign minister meets BNP, NCP, Jamaat delegations

The BNP delegation, led by its spokesperson Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, met Ishaq Dar at the Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka

Domestic violence in Bangladesh: When numbers speak of the silence

When we are informed that 133 women have been killed by their husbands in seven months, it is no longer just a number.

Death in Ctg mob beating: Mother files case, previous enmity behind incident

The mother of 15-year-old Md Rihan Uddin Mahin, who was mercilessly beaten to death by a mob on theft allegations in Chattogram's Fatikchhari upazila early yesterday, has filed a murder case accusing 15 people...The case was filed with Fatikchhari Police Station last night, accusing

‘Coke Studio Bangla’ brings flavour of love with ‘Baaji’

“Coke Studio Bangla” has released its latest track, “Baaji”, a powerful fusion of urban folk and indigenous musical traditions that highlights the rich cultural diversity of Bangladesh. As the fourth track of Season 3, it highlights the platform’s growing influence in representing Bangladeshi culture.

Column by Mahfuz Anam / Political parties must support the election drive

The election in February 2026 is among the most important challenges that we are going to face.

How Dhaka’s rickshaw pullers bear a hidden health toll

At dawn, when Dhaka is just beginning to stir, thousands of rickshaw pullers set off on their daily grind.

Pran plans big for local lift production

The group has so far invested Tk 200 crore in the sector

Govt to procure potato directly from farmers this year

The agricultural adviser visits BADC’s cold storage, central seed testing laboratory, and vegetable seed processing centre

Akhter Hossen warns that constitutional reform proposals need proper enactment to satisfy people’s aspirations

Uncapped Jhelik named in Tigresses’ World Cup squad

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) today named uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Rubya Haider Jhelik in their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s World Cup, to be held in India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2.

Man sent to jail for raping girl with mental disability in Faridpur

The accused is Mofiz Mollick, 42, a resident of the upazila. He is an imam of a local mosque

Mytv Chairman Nasir sent to jail after remand

Police produced him before the court on the expiry of his five-day remand

BFF reiterates bonus promise to women’s team amid delays

Months after Bangladesh’s women’s football team lifted the SAFF Championship title, the promised bonus of Tk 1.5 crore from the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) remains unpaid. Similarly, senior team and the U-20 team, who recently advanced to the main round of AFC Asian Cup, have yet to receive any financial rewards for their achievement.

Opinion

Opinion

Another mob, another killing

How will the government stop this brutality?

Why the reproductive autonomy of women must be ensured

About 77 percent of women in the country are unable to make their own decisions about childbearing.

Business

Business

Dhaka stocks rebound after two-week slump

The DSEX gained 24.71 points to close at 5,374.96

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Sports

Sports

Leverkusen stumble in Ten Hag Bundesliga debut

Bayer Leverkusen let a one-goal lead slip to lose 2-1 at home to Hoffenheim in new coach Erik Ten Hag's Bundesliga debut on Saturday.

Clearing hurdles, on and off the track

Hurdles don't just exist on the track. For some athletes, the barriers begin long before the starting gun is fired.

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

Pakistan should deal with 1971 issue with Bangladesh to advance ties: NCP

A seven-member NCP delegation meets Pakistan FM Ishaq Dar

BCL man 'stabs' construction worker in Narsingdi after failing to extort landlord

The injured worker is Billal Hossain, 40, of the Char area of the upazila

Case filed over 4 deaths in Cumilla accident; U-turn closed for now

A case has been filed against the drivers of a Hanif Paribahan bus and a cement-laden lorry over the deaths of four members of a family in a road accident at Paduar Bazar in Cumilla

Man beaten to death in Noakhali; one held

Police said the investigation is ongoing

Entertainment

Entertainment

Saif Sarwar’s ‘Go Beyond’ nominated at International Motor Film Awards

Saif Sarwar, Bangladesh’s first automotive content creator, has made history with his short film “Go Beyond”, which has been nominated in the Best Independent Film category at the prestigious International Motor Film Awards (IMFA). This is the first time a Bangladeshi automotive film has reached a global platform.

Pocket full of dreams for Pranto

“My father was a theatre actor, but he never had the opportunity to pursue acting and became a journalist instead,” shares Pranto. “I believe that his unfulfilled dream was passed down to me, and I was meant to carry it forward.” In recent years, few rising actors have been more determined to prove their range than Abid Bin Parvez Pranto. From TVCs to short films and eventually fiction, he has steadily marked himself as an actor intent on versatility.

Open discussion held on ‘National Film Production Financing Policy’

Film professionals have engaged in an open discussion on ensuring transparency and professionalism in the government’s film financing process. The event was organised by Jatiyo Cholochitra Andolon (National Film Movement) and Cholochitra Shongskar Roadmap (Film Reform Roadmap) and took place yesterday at 4pm in the seminar room of the Department of Theatre, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.

Life & Living

Life & Living

#Decor / Stylish dining sets that fit every Bangladeshi home

For newlyweds in Bangladesh, choosing the perfect dining table set means balancing style, comfort, and practicality. From classic wooden designs to sleek glass tops, the right table enhances shared meals, family gatherings, and modern home aesthetics.

The gentle judge who showed the world the power of kindness

On 20 August 2025, the world lost one of its most unexpected yet beloved public figures. Judge Frank Caprio, best known through his television show “Caught in Providence”, passed away at the age of 88 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

How to help kids resist real-life and online peer pressure

Children face intense peer pressure both offline and online, often risking self-worth to fit in. Parents can help by listening, fostering open communication, teaching resilience, instilling family values, and building confidence, ensuring children navigate challenges with strength and self-assurance.

Youth

Youth

Rucsu polls after 35 years stir campus tensions

Voting will be held on September 15 from 9:00am to 4:00pm in every residential hall, with counting and results to be declared the same day

Chevening Scholarships 2026-2027: How to apply

How to apply for the 2026-2027 Chevening Scholarships.

RU students still face poor food, housing woes

Following the July uprising, Rajshahi University (RU) authorities had promised sweeping reforms in hall management, particularly in dining services and seat allocation.

Tech & Startup

Tech & Startup

Meta partners with Midjourney to license ‘aesthetic tech’

Meta has recently partnered with Midjourney, the generative artificial intelligence startup, to license its “aesthetic technology” for use in the company’s future models and products.

Apple in talks with Google to revamp Siri with Gemini: Report

Apple has entered preliminary discussions with Google to integrate the company’s Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) system into a redesigned version of Siri, Bloomberg News reported on August 22, citing people familiar with the matter.

Google unveils Pixel 10 series

Google has unveiled its latest smartphones: the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold – followed by the newly unveiled Tensor G5 chip and the Gemini Nano AI model at Made by Google event 2025.

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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

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake strikes near Myanmar-India border

The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles)

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Flames beneath the waves

A stunning moonglow or burrowing anemone sways like a living flame in the Bay of Bengal off Saint Martin’s Island.

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Dozens of houses destroyed as river erosion worsens in Jamalpur

Erosion by Old Brahmaputra and Jingiram rivers has devoured at least 50 houses in Jamalpur's Bakshiganj upazila, said an official of Water Development Board (WDB).

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Govt clears purchase of three LNG cargoes for Oct

Spot market procurement approved to meet rising energy demand

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Floodwaters recede, but suffering of northern people persists

Strong currents left deep pits in homesteads and yards, while poultry, goats and cattle were washed away in several areas

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Teesta road bridge embankment partially collapses; 1,000 families at risk

Water levels of Teesta and Dudhkumar rivers start to drop

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Waltzing in the wetlands

A pheasant-tailed jacana, known as ‘jol moyur’ in Bangla, soars over a tranquil wetland in Chuadanga.

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Looted stones being restored at Sada Pathor

The district administration, during a joint operation in Bholaganj of Sylhet’s Companiganj upazila and parts of Sylhet city, has recovered over 35,000 cubic feet of stones previously looted from the Sada Pathor tourist spot.

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