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Bangladesh’s human rights situation stable, but concerns remain: US State Dept report

It also highlights severe curbs on free speech, media, labor rights, and child protection, including violence, censorship, and unjustified arrests

By 10:00am, thousands of teachers had packed the press club area, blocking one side of the busy road

"To build a stronger and resilient Bangladesh, we need big changes in our economy," Yunus said.

Opinion / The consensus to keep women out

The project of egalitarianism cannot be subcontracted to the very custodians of inequality.

Purbachal plot: Graft trial starts against Hasina, Tulip, Azmina

ACC lodged six separate cases against Hasina over alleged irregularities in the allocation of plots under Purbachal New Town project

Student blockade halts Dhaka's rail link with northern ditricts

Rabindra University students block rail line demanding permanent campus

BB to outline merger process for five ailing Islamic banks

BB officials said the central bank decided to set up an office at Sena Kalyan Bhaban in Motijheel to oversee the process.

AL govt’s secret surveillance state

From snooping devices carried in backpacks to locate people through their phones to a massive infrastructure that can intercept even end-to-end encryption from a central command centre, the Awami League government had been on an increasingly aggressive trajectory towards building a powerful surveillance state. 

Teesta, Brahmaputra, other rivers swell, threatening floods in northern districts

Chars, riverside villages in Lalmonirhat, Kurigram, Rangpur, Gaibandha, and Nilphamari inundated

Star Roundtable 1 / Businesses for deferment of LDC graduation by 6yrs

Bangladesh’s leading business figures have urged the government to seek a six-year deferral of the country’s graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status, warning that the economy is unprepared for the loss of vital trade preferences.

Export target set at $63.5b, eying US tariff advantage

Dhaka aims for $63.5b in exports, capitalising on new US tariff regime

Nepal raises Everest permit fees from $11,000 to $15,000

Dhaka stocks extend losing streak

The DSEX declined 4.47 points, reaching 5,310.97 by 12:18 pm

Grounded planes put Biman’s schedule in disarray

Now at least four of its 10 widebody planes remain grounded, three Boeing 787s and one Boeing 777.

Fighting across Myanmar border worries locals

A tense situation is prevailing along the Bangladesh-Myanmar frontier after an armed member of the Arakan Army (AA) entered Bangladesh on Monday, hours after prolonged bursts of gunfire from the Myanmar side in Bandarban’s Ghumdhum border.

Yunus receives honorary doctorate degree from Malaysian university

Yunus received the honorary doctorate degree from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia's chancellor in Kuala Lumpur

Opinion

Opinion

Opinion / The consensus to keep women out

The project of egalitarianism cannot be subcontracted to the very custodians of inequality.

How Tejgaon’s silent runway is choking Dhaka’s future

Since 2011, the CAAB has identified at least 525 illegal high-rises encroaching on approach paths at HSIA and the old Tejgaon Airport runway.

Business

Business

US consumer inflation holds steady but tariff risks persist

Trump faces inflation worries despite stable CPI, core prices rise, tariffs loom

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Sports

Sports

Fans the 'decisive factor' in Champions League qualifying victory: Mourinho

Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho believes the fans played a crucial role in their second-leg victory over Feyenoord in the Champions League.

Duplantis does it again, breaks pole vault world record for the 13th time

It was the 25-year-old's third record of 2025 having also cleared 6.27m in Clermont-Ferrand in February.

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

Bangladesh seeks Malaysia’s support to develop halal industrial park

Yunus described the meeting as a valuable learning experience

3 killed in European wildfires as heatwave intensifies

Heat alerts were issued in Italy, France, Spain, Portugal and the Balkans, with temperatures expected to soar above 40C.

Israel bombards Gaza City; Hamas leader visits Cairo in bid to salvage ceasefire talks

Israel has since said it will launch a new offensive and seize control of Gaza City, which it captured shortly after the war's outbreak in October 2023 before pulling out.

Elon Musk accuses App Store of favouring OpenAI

Apple is behaving in a manner that makes it impossible for any AI company besides OpenAI to reach #1 in the App Store, Musk says

‘Compensation, justice, school relocation’

Parents of students killed or injured in the July 21 jet crash have demanded justice, compensation, and relocation of Milestone School and College to prevent future tragedies.

Entertainment

Entertainment

I will never sell the copyright for my songs: Angel Noor

Humble by nature, young musician Angel Noor has already created music in his short career that holds a special place in the minds of music lovers.

Ayra makes acting debut with mother Mithila

Ayra Tahreem Khan, daughter of singer-actor Tahsan Rahman Khan and actor Rafiath Rashid Mithila, has made her acting debut. Her first on-screen appearance came in a television commercial released on Saturday, where she starred alongside her mother. Directed by Piplu R Khan, the ad promotes the cosmetic brand Himalaya Purifying Neem Face Wash, for which both mother and daughter now serve as brand ambassadors.

‘Jolly LLB 3’ teaser: Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi face off in courtroom comedy

The teaser for Subhash Kapoor’s “Jolly LLB 3”, starring Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi, dropped today. The third instalment in the franchise brings together the two Jollys from the earlier films, who face off in the courtroom, much to the annoyance of Judge Tripathi, once again played by Saurabh Shukla.

Life & Living

Life & Living

How to see the meteor shower from Bangladesh between Aug 12-13

The Perseid meteor shower peaks on 12–13 August, offering spectacular views across Bangladesh. Best spots include Cox’s Bazar, Saint Martin’s Island, Bandarban, and Sylhet. Minimize light pollution, adjust your eyes, and enjoy brighter meteors despite moonlight interference.

Floral sarees: A tribute to mothers, memories, and style

Floral sarees blend timeless elegance with cultural heritage, evoking nostalgic memories and romantic charm. Crafted in chiffon, georgette, cotton, and muslin, these versatile drapes suit every occasion, from summer lunches to festive gatherings, effortlessly enhancing feminine grace and style.

#Perspective / “Pappu’s Art School for All” brings rickshaw painting to everyone

Pappu’s Art School for All in Old Dhaka offers free rickshaw painting classes to underprivileged and differently-abled individuals, preserving heritage while empowering youth. This inclusive grassroots movement makes traditional Bangladeshi art accessible to everyone.

Youth

Youth

Apply: Chevening Scholarships for Bangladeshi students to study in the UK

Applications for the 2026–27 Chevening Scholarships were opened on August 5, 2025.

Pirate flag from One Piece anime is Indonesia’s newest protest symbol

Students and activists in Indonesia have put up the One Piece pirate sign as a symbol of protest against several government policies.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps finally does justice to Marvel’s first family

After multiple failed adaptations over the past few decades, Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps gives the iconic superhero team a long-overdue chance to shine on the big screen.

Tech & Startup

Tech & Startup

US government can now get Claude AI for just $1

Amazon-backed AI startup Anthropic will make its Claude AI models available to all three branches of the US government for just $1, the company announced on Tuesday.

Perplexity wants to buy Google Chrome for $34.5 billion

AI search startup Perplexity has made an unexpected $34.5 billion all-cash bid to buy Google’s Chrome browser - a price much higher than its own estimated valuation of $18 billion.

Inside the making of a local cat food brand

Bangladesh's pet food market is largely reliant on imported products, with limited domestic manufacturing and few established local brands. The industry faces several challenges, including supply chain disruptions, high retail prices, and concerns regarding product authenticity. Although demand for packaged pet food is gradually increasing, particularly in urban areas, the market remains in the early stages of development.

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

Experts urge Bangladesh to harness untapped marine resources

They were speaking at the launch of Ocean Centres Bangladesh, part of a global initiative hosted by the United Nations Global Compact and supported by the UK-based Lloyd's Register Foundation

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Teesta swells above danger mark, flood fears grip 5 northern districts

Padma in Rajshahi flowing 0.61m below the danger mark

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Homes, resorts in St Martin’s Island at risk as tidal surges erode land

Officials call for modern protection measures

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Wild elephants face alarming decline amid rising deaths, habitat loss

Conservationists say human activity underpins most of the fatalities

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HC halts leasing of 9 sand quarries in Cox’s Bazar forests

The High Court yesterday stayed leasing activities of nine Balu Mahals (sand quarries) located in and near reserved and protected forests of Cox's Bazar.

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BMD forecasts five days of rainfall as low pressure likely over Bay

A low-pressure area is likely to develop over the Northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas around August 13

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Pre-OSART mission to begin at Rooppur nuclear plant Sunday

IAEA team to assess safety ahead of fuel loading at unit-1

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Rain leaves Ctg waterlogged, portion of bridge collapsed

A portion of a bridge over the Sheetal Jharna Canal, on the Oxygen–Bayezid road, collapsed early this morning

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