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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.

Gaza civil defence says Israeli fire kills 22

There was no comment from the Israeli military

Assistant proctor accused of threatening CU female students with seat cancellation

Female students must return to dorms before 10pm, the official had instructed

Passengers vandalise Ctg Railway Station office after Cox’s Bazar train cancelled

The train schedule was cancelled due to a shortage of engines

Madrasa teacher remanded over rape of student

Police arrested the alleged rapist after the victim's father filed a case

Dengue deaths and infections double in July

The number of dengue deaths and infections in July more than doubled compared to the previous month, underscoring the growing severity of this year’s outbreak.

Expat talent Zayyan joins Bangladesh U-23 camp to boost Asian Cup push

Zayyan Ahmed, a USA-based footballer, has joined the Bangladesh Under-23 national team camp as part of the squad’s preparations for the AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers, scheduled to be held in September.

Off-screen to face bullets / How artistes flamed cultural defiance in July

From stage to street, artistes and activists led a cultural revolt against brutality and censorship

The couple had been living with their only son in a rented house

July Charter to be signed soon, hopes Salahuddin

Reiterates BNP's commitment to implement July Charter

New Zealand thrash Zimbabwe by nine wickets to win first Test

New Zealand won the first test against Zimbabwe inside three days, securing victory at the Queens Sports Club by nine wickets after skittling out the hosts on Friday.

Liverpool's £110 million offer for Isak rejected by Newcastle

Newcastle have rejected Liverpool's opening bid to sign unsettled Sweden striker Alexander Isak, according to reports on Friday.

Former India player Jamil named national football coach

Former India player Khalid Jamil was on Friday appointed coach of the struggling national men's football team, a month after Spain's Manolo Marquez stepped down following poor results.

Opinion

Opinion

Partial tariff relief is a hard-won victory

Dhaka has proven it can meet this challenge, but the demands will not cease.

Time is running out for Palestinians

World must act to end Israel’s genocidal campaign

Business

Business

US tariff relief offers breathing room for exporters, but concerns persist

Some exporters, however, have voiced concern.

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Sports

Sports

Bangladesh U-19s make tri-series final

Bangladesh U-19s made the final of the U-19 tri-nation series in Zimbabwe after a thumping eight-wicket win over hosts Zimbabwe at Harare Sports Club on Friday.

Galatasaray break Turkish transfer record to sign Osimhen from Napoli

Galatasaray have signed striker Victor Osimhen from Serie A side Napoli for 75 million euros (85.74 million dollars), the Super Lig champions announced on Thursday, making the Nigerian the most expensive incoming transfer in Turkish soccer.

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

Jashore flooded after heavy rainfall

Aman seedbeds and vegetable crops destroyed

UN says 1,373 killed while waiting for aid in Gaza since late May

"Most of these killings were committed by the Israeli military," it added.

Woman beaten to death in Hazaribagh over land dispute

A woman was beaten to death and two others were injured in an attack allegedly over a land dispute in the Dhaka’s Hazaribagh early today

Pakistan jails over 100 members of ex-PM Imran Khan's party for 2023 riots

A Pakistani anti-terrorism court on Thursday sentenced more than 100 members of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party to prison terms on charges related to riots that targeted military sites in 2023, a court order said.

Two drown while collecting water lilies in Gazipur waterbody

Two persons, including a teenager, drowned when they fell into water of to Panchua Beel from a boat in Gazipur's Kapasia upazila this morning.

Entertainment

Entertainment

Justin Timberlake reveals lyme disease battle amid successful tour

Justin Timberlake has revealed that he has been privately battling Lyme disease, a condition he described as “relentlessly debilitating, both mentally and physically.”

Rumman Rashid Khan launches celebrity podcast ‘Behind the Fame’ with Mehazabien

Popular TV host and screenwriter Rumman Rashid Khan is launching his new celebrity podcast “Behind the Fame with RRK”, premiering today with Mehazabien Chowdhury as the first guest.

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.

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

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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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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