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Political clashes, mob attacks leave 25 dead in July 2025: MSF

The report, based on news from 18 media outlets and verified by rights activists, also noted an alarming rise in mob attacks, recording 51 incidents last month

The current political climate bears troubling signs, he says

Director of Military Operations Directorate at the Army Headquarters says

Scholastica founder Yasmeen Murshed passes away

According to a post on Scholastica's official Facebook page, she breathed her last at 8:31pm

Fresh fuel loading at Rooppur Power Plant unit-1 likely on Nov 6

IAEA pre-OSART team to arrive for inspection on August 10

Mini Zoo at Zainul Abedin Park shut down

Mymensingh's district administration and city corporation jointly conducted an eviction drive at the zoo

Fire at Shahjibazar power station doused, outage affects 5 lakh in Habiganj

The fire originated in the current transformer (CT) and breaker unit

Shipping agents seek 3-month delay in vessel cap

In a letter to the CPA's deputy conservator on Tuesday, BSAA Chairman Syed Mohammad Arif requested a three-month observation period before any cap is enforce

Electing president: BNP, other parties back secret ballot vote by both houses

The qualifications for presidential candidates will remain as outlined in Article 48(4) of the Constitution.

Attempt to take over Janmashtami committee office in Ctg: JCD leader expelled

The decision was announced today in a press release signed by Md Jahangir Alam, office secretary of central Chhatra Dal

US takes in $87b from tariffs in first half of 2025

More than $87 billion in tariff revenue collected by end of June, surpassing $79 billion total for all of 2024

BB highlights inflation, NPLs, and tariff shocks as key concerns

Case filed against local Jubo Dal leader over vandalising bank, assaulting manager in Pabna

A local Jubo Dal leader vandalised a bank and assaulted its manager in Pabna's Chatmohar upazila this afternoon after the bank filed a loan default case against him, locals and bank officials have said

In pictures: Afra’s resolve falls short against Zinnat as Afeida looks on

Bangladesh women’s football team captain Afeida Khandaker, used to being under the spotlight, watched on from the stands with her parents, as her elder sibling Afra Khandaker fought in the 52kg weight category final of the Women’s Boxing Championship against New York-based boxer Zinnat Ferdous at the Mohammad Ali Boxing Stadium in Dhaka on Thursday.

Man gets death sentence for killing wife in Ctg over dowry

The convict, Mohammad Eskandar, is on the run

Opinion

Opinion

Political extortion and thuggery must stop

Parties must show zero tolerance to crime within their ranks

A few questions over the Dhaka jet crash

The recent fighter jet crash at a school campus in Dhaka has led many to question the wisdom of running an airbase in Kurmitola and conducting training flights from there.

Business

Business

Renata launches hormone disorder drug Cabergoline in France, Nordic countries

The drug is also prescribed for Parkinson's disease

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Sports

Sports

U19s fall to first loss in Zimbabwe tri-series

Bangladesh U-19s stumbled to their first loss in the U-19 tri-series in Zimbabwe, losing to South Africa by five wickets at the Harare Sports Club yesterday.

Bangladesh maintain SAFF U-20 winning squad for AFC Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers

The charges of Peter Butler are set to depart for Laos on August 2.

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

BNP assigns Azizul Bari Helal to probe factional clashes in Raozan

The BNP today directed Azizul Bari Helal, party's secretary for information and research affairs, to investigate the recent factional clashes and untoward incidents involving the Raozan upazila unit of Chattogram North District BNP

BSF hands over 15 Bangladeshis to BGB through Chuadanga border

Group includes 4 men, 4 women, and 7 children

Fix domestic fault lines to safeguard strategic autonomy, foreign policy experts urge

They said many countries of the developing world face enormous challenges in balancing foreign relations because of the US and China-led blocs

EC transfers 52 more officials

As many as 174 officials transferred in 17 days

US to refuse visas to Palestinian Authority officials

The United States said Thursday it would deny visas to Palestinian Authority officials, accusing the body which governs parts of the Israeli-occupied West Bank of seeking to "internationalize" the situation

Entertainment

Entertainment

Colleagues turned into critics at a moment’s notice: Badhan

Popular actress Azmeri Haque Badhan has spoken out against a wave of personal attacks and online harassment she has faced in recent days, alleging that the abuse came not only from strangers but also from individuals within her own professional circle.

From Shahidul Zahir to paratheatre: Spardha unveils daring lineup for August run

Spardha’s acclaimed productions "Bismaykar Sabkichu" and "Tobu-o Jege Uthi"—the latter directed by Mohsina Akter—will return to the stage for one and three performances, respectively. This phase also includes four additional workshops and a public panel.

Mikey Madison, Jeremy White in talks for Sorkin’s ‘The Social Network’ sequel

Actors Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White are reportedly in early talks to star in Aaron Sorkin’s upcoming sequel to “The Social Network”, as per sources familiar with the project’s development.

Life & Living

Life & Living

#Perspective / July 36: When Dhaka’s people took over

When Bangladesh’s government collapsed on August 5, 2024—nicknamed July 36—it wasn’t institutions but ordinary citizens, especially Gen Z, who stepped up. Amid chaos, solidarity emerged, revealing unexpected resilience in a generation once dismissed as apolitical.

#Perspective / How Dhaka’s ‘Struggler Sayem’ became an unexpected social media star

Struggler Sayem, a CNG driver in Dhaka, shares honest, unscripted daily life videos on TikTok and Facebook to learn English. His calm, ego-free storytelling offers rare authenticity and comfort in Bangladesh’s flashy social media scene.

Summertime magic: Jackfruit recipes

Jackfruit can, indeed, be a versatile component or an alternative for meat dishes. Before you scoff and laugh, here are recipes that will make you appreciate the national fruit.

Youth

Youth

The curious case of the vanishing bees: Explained

The vanishing of bees isn't a distant environmental tale, it's a local, urgent reality.

A story of cards, consoles, and anime: My life growing up with Pokémon

Pokémon were not just characters on a screen; they were companions that guided me through the trials of childhood.

Does the Computer Science curriculum in Bangladesh need a reset?

In this ever-expanding universe of subfields, a single, generalised undergraduate degree can begin to feel like a jack-of-all-trades programme that risks giving students only superficial exposure to areas they may later wish to master.

Tech & Startup

Tech & Startup

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.

ChatGPT adds new 'study mode'

OpenAI has launched a new 'study mode' for ChatGPT, intended to guide students through learning rather than directly providing answers. The feature, now available to all users, including free accounts, will soon be extended to ChatGPT Edu, a specialised version of the AI tool for educational institutions.

This $5,900 humanoid robot can do cartwheels

Chinese robotics company Unitree has recently unveiled its R1 humanoid robot - a $5,900 machine that moves with startling agility. Standing 4 feet tall and weighing 55 pounds, the robot can perform cartwheels, hand-walking, punching combinations, and even downhill sprints - capabilities normally seen in robots costing many times more.

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

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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Kafco clears Tk 950 crore dues to gas distributor

The amount had been mounting since August 2023 when the previous contract expired

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Rizwana calls for stronger action against wildlife traffickers

Benefits of tiger conservation must be made visible to the public, she says

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Stronger laws, awareness key to tackle city waste

Speakers tell Bela public hearing

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3 hours of rain flood low-lying areas in Ctg

Continuous rainfall from noon to 3:00pm yesterday led to temporary waterlogging in several low-lying areas of Chattogram, disrupting movement and daily activities across parts of the port city.

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36mm rain in 3hrs floods low-lying areas of Ctg

Intermittent showers -- including heavy to very heavy spells -- led to water accumulation in areas such as Katalganj, WASA intersection, GEC circle, Chawkbazar, EPZ, Halishahar, and around Agrabad Commerce College

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Deep depression formed over Northwest Bay: BMD

The low-pressure system over the North Bay and nearby areas moved west-northwest and gradually intensified -- first into a well-marked low, then into a depression

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Jet fuel to be supplied via pipeline at Shah Amanat International Airport

The pipeline is scheduled to be commissioned in August

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