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Govt to unveil July Declaration on August 5

It will be presented before the nation at 5:00pm

During the monsoon, Jhalakathi transforms into a floating paradise. Bhimruli guava market comes alive with boats carrying farmers, buyers, and tourists.

Trump admin has reduced tariffs on Bangladeshi goods from 35% to 20%, a move expected to strengthen the country’s competitiveness against rivals such as India and Vietnam

Business Plus / The end of exemption?

TRIPS waiver end poses dual challenge: legal and technological

Behind the scenes: How private sector diplomacy helped secure US tariff relief

Exporters' efforts complement the government's strategic deals to lower tariffs

World economies reel from Trump's tariffs punch

Trump announced late Thursday that dozens of economies, including the European Union, will face new tariff rates of between 10 and 41 percent.

Column by Mahfuz Anam / Kudos for consensus in some vital areas

If our political culture is to change, the functioning of our political parties must change dramatically.

Bangladesh’s export outlook remains sensitive to broader global tariff realignments: BRAC EPL report

Bangladesh secures parity with peers but faces long-term challenges from India

Chattogram JCD hires special train for Dhaka rally

This rally is part of Chhatra Dal's month-long programme marking the anniversary of the July-August mass uprising

How coastal communities are becoming landless

‘We are surviving by fighting the river’s current,’ said Morjina Khatun, 50, of Katmarchar village in Koyra upazila of Khulna district, wiping away tears. Morjina Begum’s struggle began after her husband Nurul Islam died in 2015. Natural hazards have made her struggle even more difficult.

"The July declaration is now a reality," he says

Breathing room for exporters, but concerns persist

The 20 percent US tariff on Bangladesh's exports offers an opportunity for the country to diversify its export markets, said industry insiders yesterday.

Proposed two-tier system a test for Bangladesh

How Test cricket can be saved is a question that has been pondered upon for over a century, and since 2016, the ICC has seemingly made up its mind on the solution: dividing the teams into two tiers.

‘Hopeful he’ll stay’: Inter Miami coach on Messi

Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano is optimistic that Argentine World Cup winner Lionel Messi will extend his stay at the club.

Parties split over making July Charter legally binding

We will grant it constitutional and state recognition. If this isn’t legally binding, what is?.Salahuddin Ahmed .BNP Standing Committee Member.--------.If there’s no legal backing, signing or not signing will both be meaningless. The reform process would remain incomplete

Opinion

Opinion

Time for political parties to prioritise disability rights

Inclusion of disability rights in manifestos is both a democratic necessity and a litmus test of a party’s commitment to equality.

The struggle continues

Revolutionary literature all over the world has shown the frequent bitterness of post-independence betrayal.

Business

Business

Trump stakes reputation as dealmaker with tariff policy

How donald trump’s protectionist tariff policy is being put to the test

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Sports

Sports

Magnus Carlsen claims first Esports World Cup title

Norwegian Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen won the inaugural Esports World Cup chess tournament on Friday, defeating Alireza Firouzja in Riyadh.

Bend It Like Beckham sequel in the works, director confirms

More than two decades after it first hit cinemas and captured hearts around the world, a sequel to Bend It Like Beckham is officially in development.

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

Trump deploys nuclear submarines in row with Russia

Trump and Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy chairman of Russia's security council, have been sparring on social media for days.

Colombian ex-president Uribe sentenced to 12 years house arrest

Uribe, 73, received the maximum possible sentence after being found guilty of witness tampering.

Italy to begin Gaza air drops: foreign minister

The first drops could come on August 9, he said.

Trump orders firing of US official as cracks emerge in jobs market

The United States added 73,000 jobs last month, while the unemployment rate rose to 4.2 percent from 4.1 percent, said the Department of Labor earlier Friday.

Entertainment

Entertainment

‘July Reawakening Theatre Festival’ underway at Shilpakala

The “July Reawakening Theatre Festival” is currently underway at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, featuring 11 new productions by 11 theatre troupes. Organised to reflect on the spirit of the July movement, the festival opened on July 31 at the National Theatre Hall and will continue till August 8.

Mosharraf Karim starrer short film selected for US festival

The short film “Aborto – The Circle”, starring acclaimed Bangladeshi actors Mosharraf Karim and Robena Reza Jui, has been officially selected for screening at the eighth Bengali Film Festival of Dallas 2025, to be held in Dallas, Texas. The film is directed by Mahamudul Hasan Tipu.

'I’m owed Tk 34 lakh': Dolly Zahur on industry neglect and disrespect

Zahur opened up about the industry’s longstanding disregard for actors who play maternal or supporting characters. Despite her national recognition—including multiple National Film Awards—she says she was frequently underpaid, and often not paid at all.

Life & Living

Life & Living

Friendship Day is for women who fix each other’s crowns

Female friendship is radical, restorative, and real — a chosen sisterhood offering unconditional love, emotional survival, and sanctuary in a world that demands perfection. On Friendship Day, celebrate the women who hold your world together.

#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.

Between two stitches: Classic cuts, modern eyes

There’s a new kind of dressing quietly taking over wardrobes, and it’s not flowing with trends or chasing attention. It is where classic silhouettes meet sharp cuts, handwoven traditions sit beside statement styling, and familiar textures are reimagined in ways that feel just right for now.

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

Jashore flooded after heavy rainfall

Aman seedbeds and vegetable crops destroyed

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Light to moderate rain likely throughout Bangladesh in next 24 hours

Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicted rain or thundershowers with temporary gusty wind over the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9:00am today.

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Wings wide open

A peacock pansy spreads its glorious wings while resting on a flower in Chattogram’s Banshkhali tea garden.

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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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