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When homes become killing grounds

Husbands killed 19 women on average each month this year

Trump will meet first Zelensky and then the leaders of Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Finland, the European Union and NATO, the White House says

Simcha Rothman was scheduled to visit Sydney and Melbourne this month

Estevao will become very important: Chelsea coach Maresca

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca is confident summer signing Estevao will develop into a key man for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 winners.

EC to unveil election action plan this week

Senior secretary says draft plan ready

Haller leaves Dortmund for Utrecht on permanent deal

Borussia Dortmund on Monday confirmed striker Sebastien Haller had joined Dutch side Utrecht on a permanent deal.

Sylhet DC transferred amid stone looting controversy

Sarwar Alam appointed as the new DC of Sylhet

Bridging the Partition through Education

The 1947 Partition of South Asia is usually associated with divisions, disruption, and the melancholia of displacement.

Mytv Chairman Nasir Uddin placed on 5-day remand

A Detective Branch team arrested him in Dhaka's Gulshan yesterday

Gaibandha UP chairman accused again of attacking Santals over land dispute

Three injured in Gobindaganj; Rafiqul earlier accused of assaulting Santal woman and torching her home

Yunus calls for river protection, warns pollution poses health risks

The chief adviser called for a more compassionate approach towards nature

This will be the ninth edition of the HSBC Export Excellence Awards

No written order to remove president’s portraits at missions, officials say

Interim government cites unwritten ‘zero-portrait’ policy

Logistics costs eat up 16% of GDP

Bangladesh's logistics costs double global average, World Bank official says

JUCSU polls: 132 nomination forms collected on first day

On the first day, 46 aspirants for JUCSU posts and 86 for hall union positions collected their forms

Health sector reform: 33 proposals set for implementation

The Health Ministry has selected 33 recommendations from the Health Sector Reform Commission as it seeks to begin implementing the much-needed reform process in the country’s health system.

Opinion

Opinion

A gruesome tragedy behind closed doors

Woman killed by husband in Shewrapara the latest in a disturbing trend

How China rewired global power at the Changsha summit

This gathering marks the forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC)’s shift from talk to the engine of South-South solidarity.

Business

Business

Dhaka stocks rise for third day

The DSEX increased 18.42 points to settle at 5,419.90

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Sports

Sports

Lukaku to miss start of Napoli's title defence with 'serious' thigh injury

Romelu Lukaku will miss Napoli's opening fixture of their Serie A title defence after suffering a thigh injury which could keep the Belgium striker out for months, the Italian champions said on Monday.

Bangladesh replace Pakistan in Asia Cup Hockey

Bangladesh will compete in the upcoming AHF Asia Cup hockey in place of Pakistan, who have refused to travel to host nation India, citing security concerns.

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

RU teachers observe 3hr work abstention demanding institutional benefits

Regular classes at the RU remained suspended for three hours

Ex-UP member held over rape in Jamalpur

According to police and locals, the incident took place around 10:30pm last Wednesday

Hamas receives new Gaza truce plan: Palestinian official to AFP

Efforts by mediators Egypt and Qatar, along with the United States, have so far failed to secure a lasting ceasefire in the ongoing war

'Opposing July uprising': IU serves show-cause notices to 19 teachers

Probe committee identifies 61 individuals opposing student movement

HC seeks explanation over 1% surcharge on mobile phone use

In the rule, the court asked the authorities concerned of the government to explain why their inaction to stop collection of the surcharge should not be declared illegal

Entertainment

Entertainment

Heme accuses label of misusing her photos with objectionable captions

Heme pointed out that after the monetisation of photos was introduced recently on social media, many are grabbing the chance to make a business out of this.

Exhibition / The weight of Monsoon in ‘Troubling Rain’

My first instinct, when walking into “Troubling Rain” at Alliance Française de Dhaka, was to recall how often rain has been romanticised in this city’s cultural memory. Generations have sung about it, written about it, danced to its rhythm. The monsoon, in Bangla literature, has been the backdrop for longing, love, and lyricism. From Tagore’s verses to Nazrul’s songs, it has always been imagined as something that enhances beauty and deepens emotion. And yet, what Abir Abdullah does in this exhibition is strip the rain of its poetry and return it to its grit.

No one can ever crush love and remembrance: Shayan

The musician asserted, “These are matters of history. People will honour their leader; they will express their love with bouquets. To those who wish to suppress this, I can only say, no one can ever ‘crush’ love and remembrance!”

Life & Living

Life & Living

Why gold still rules Bengali hearts and heritage

Gold holds deep cultural, historical, and emotional significance in Bengal, symbolising love, tradition, and financial security. From ancient trade to modern weddings, heirloom jewellery to designer pieces, gold jewellery remains timeless, versatile, and a cherished investment across generations.

Stage fright? Here's how performers turn nerves into power

Stage fright triggers anxiety, fear of failure, and physical stress, but performers can overcome it with consistent practice, mindfulness, relaxation, positive affirmations, and gradual exposure, turning nervous energy into confidence for powerful, polished public performances and successful audience connection.

Easy, simple changes to live a greener lifestyle

Adopt eco-friendly habits to reduce waste, save energy, cut emissions, and support sustainability. From using reusables and reducing meat to greener transport and mindful shopping, small lifestyle changes can significantly benefit the planet and your health.

Youth

Youth

The crises facing young artists in Bangladesh

It has become essential to understand that despite all the challenges we as a country collectively face, we must not forget those who elevate and preserve our culture and our language.

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.

AK Ratul’s legacy will live on

Rest in power, AK Ratul. You will not be forgotten.

Tech & Startup

Tech & Startup

Royal Enfield’s first rideout brings Dhaka’s Enfield owners together

Dhaka witnessed a royal spectacle on Saturday, 16 August 2025, as Royal Enfield owners from across the city gathered for the first-ever Royal Enfield Rideout 2025. 

Robots stumble, sprint, and spar at World Humanoid Robot Games

The first-ever World Humanoid Robot Games was recently held in Beijing, where more than 500 humanoid robots from around the globe went head-to-head in a mix of sporting clashes and practical challenges.

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.

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

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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Drive underway in Demra to recover Sada Pathor looted from Bholaganj

Rab claims to have found Bholaganj’s white stone stored in seven warehouses

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Contractual workers of BPC companies stage protest in Ctg

Contractual workers of oil companies under the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) staged a protest in Chattogram today to press home their five-point demand..The demonstration took place from 11:00am to 2:00pm in front of the BPC head office in the Saltgola area..Over a hundred w

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Climate change made Nordic heatwave 2C hotter: study

The heatwave was intensified by the burning of fossil fuels, which release planet-heating carbon emissions, they said.

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Sada Pathor stripped bare

Bholaganj’s Sada Pathor, a broad, shallow stretch of the Dholai River where smooth white stones once lay against the backdrop of Meghalaya’s hills, has long been one of Sylhet’s top tourist attractions.

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