It was 6:14pm on Friday, July 19, 2024. Two Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel were advancing into Banasree G Block in Dhaka.
Sumaiya Zafrin was produced before the court today with a seven-day remand prayer
The increase was primarily due to a modest rise in food prices
In July 2024, Bangladesh experienced a reckoning long in the making. A student-led demand for the restoration of a fair and inclusive quota system turned into a historic uprising against authoritarian rule. This site is an archive of The Daily Star’s reporting from that pivotal period and the year since. It includes eyewitness accounts, investigations, photographs, and analysis. It documents the courage, pain, solidarity, and the transformation that defined the July Uprising.
Yunus has directed government officials at all levels to make thorough preparations to ensure a free, fair, and credible election
Bangladesh made the biggest leap in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking following their historic qualification for the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup for the first time ever.
The CAAB boss said they do not have the jurisdiction or power to demolish the unapproved portion of those buildings
Before adopting a pet, assess your time, finances, patience, and living environment. Pets need consistent care, safety, and acceptance from your household and community. Responsible pet ownership starts with realistic planning and long-term commitment.
Court scraps verdict jailing his bodyguards for four years
The bodies will be buried at the Jurain graveyard in the capital
The DSEX declined 63.08 points to settle at 5,408.07
"There's a good chance that there will be a meeting very soon," Trump told reporters
US duties rose from 10 percent to levels between 15 percent and 41 percent for a list of trading partners
Today, no lawyer was present at the court to defend him
A team of detectives arrested him from Mohammadpur area around 12:15pm over corruption charges.
A portion of a bridge over the Sheetal Jharna Canal, on the Oxygen–Bayezid road, collapsed early this morning
No minors should be employed in hazardous work
Cybersecurity is not merely a technical issue—it is a question of social responsibility and political commitment.
New US tariff on non-investing chip firms hits low-end producers
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has expressed strong reservations about a proposed two-tier World Test Championship (WTC), warning that relegation could cut them off from marquee matchups against India and Australia -- fixtures crucial to the format's commercial and historical value.
Arsenal were naive in their defending and paid a painful price, manager Mikel Arteta said after his side's 3-2 friendly defeat against Villarreal left them with back-to-back pre-season losses.
In Star Explains, we break down Bangladesh’s group, their challenges, and their prospects in the upcoming Asian Cup.
She was sent to court today after being picked up from Mirpur DOHS yesterday evening
The blaze broke out in the battery room of Unit-2 3:00pm yesterday following an explosion, forcing the unit to shut down
India is the second-largest buyer of Russian oil, saving itself billions of dollars on discounted crude
The auto industry had a pre-existing 2.5 percent tariff, meaning the levy currently stands at 27.5 percent
Precision tools maker Disco Corporation gave up 1.3 percent and Sumco, which makes silicon wafers, lost 1.2 percent
There’s something about rain in Dhaka. It doesn’t come politely. It arrives in sheets, in sideways gusts, soaking your bag, your back, and your plans. But once you let go of the instinct to rush...
When you’re on the streets of Dhaka, perhaps idly sitting in the backseat of a vehicle, if you take a minute to stop doom-scrolling and stare out through the windows, you will more than likely see...
Marking his first non-Avatar feature in nearly 15 years, Cameron’s next film tackles the devastating legacy of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima — a story he calls the most powerful he's encountered since “Titanic”. The announcement coincides with the 80th anniversary of the bombing on August 6, lending further emotional weight to a project he describes as both deeply personal and artistically challenging.
More than a year after the tragic death of singer-songwriter Pagol Hasan in a road accident in Sunamganj on April 18, 2023, the renowned Bangladeshi band Lalon is preparing to release a new song titled “Baganer Mali”, co-created with the late artist.
“The Eternal Journey” (Tadattwo Onneshan), an experimental short film by Bangladeshi filmmaker Fozle Rabby, has been officially selected for competition at the 3rd Karditsa International Short Film Festival Opseis (KISFFO 2025) in Greece.
Before adopting a pet, assess your time, finances, patience, and living environment. Pets need consistent care, safety, and acceptance from your household and community. Responsible pet ownership starts with realistic planning and long-term commitment.
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.
There’s a silence that settles in when the shouting ends and when the camera finally rests. But for the photojournalists who stood in the eye of July’s storm, that silence is anything but peaceful. These are not just men with cameras. They are the reluctant custodians in a country where truth is often unwelcome.
The future of Bangladesh, much like its history, would have students’ voices guiding it. At least, that was what many of them hoped for.
How much of the students' expectations after the uprising have been fulfilled?
The Campus team extends its most profound and sincere condolences to the survivors and the families of the victims.
Chinese robotics company LimX Dynamics has unveiled its latest humanoid robot, the LimX Oli – a 5’4” machine capable of fluid movements, including martial arts, thanks to its 31 degrees of freedom. The robot, an upgrade from last year’s LimX CL-1, is designed for AI researchers and developers working on advanced robotics applications.
Google has introduced a 'Guided Learning' feature for its Gemini AI platform, arriving just over a week after OpenAI's July 29 launch of a similar 'Study Mode' for ChatGPT. Both tools provide structured learning assistance rather than direct answers, marking a shift in how AI platforms approach educational support.
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.
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.
Find out the answer on today's Star Explains
This episode of The Daily Star podcast "Pitch Perfect" seeks answers to these pressing questions.
A gun magazine was found in Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan's bag during a recent search at the airport.
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.
This is another progress of commissioning activities of the country's first nuclear power plant
Advocate Zahid Ahammad Hero submitted the petition as a public interest litigation on Sunday
Authorities urge vigilance in flood-prone, low-lying areas as active monsoon persists
Bangladesh experienced three low-pressure systems on July 7, July 14 and July 24 which led to heavy rain
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.
Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicted rain or thundershowers with temporary gusty wind over the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9:00am today.
