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Election in February

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus last night announced that the general election will be held before Ramadan in February 2026, kickstarting the process of handing over the power to an elected government.

ABM Ruhul Amin Hawlader and Mujibul Haque Chunnu are among the leaders of the newly formed faction

'National hero' status for the martyred, legal protection for movement participants

Hasina’s final days before the fall

A desire for power, intolerance for dissent, and failure to see the writing on the wall undid Hasina's iron-fisted rule

BNP welcomes CA's announcement of Feb election

'Through this, those who thought there were uncertainties over holding elections -- those are now gone,' says the BNP leader

Shibir’s exhibition at DU: War criminals’ photos removed after backlash

Photos of convicted war criminals were removed from an exhibition organised by Bangladesh Islami Chhatra Shibir at Dhaka University yesterday, following protests from students who called the display “an affront to the spirit of the Liberation War.”

Trump signals tariffs on pharma, chips as trade war widens

Trump's latest comments come days before a separate set of tariff hikes takes effect on dozens of economies later this week

Star's comments: Election shines a path forward

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has finally provided what Bangladesh has needed most: clarity about a general election.

5 NCP leaders vacationing in Cox's Bazar on July Uprising anniversary

Landed around 11:30am on a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight from Dhaka

‘Moncho 71’ launched to defend Liberation War legacy and dignity of freedom fighters

The initiative is being coordinated by Prof Abdullah Al Mahmud and senior Supreme Court lawyer ZI Khan Panna

The election schedule may be announced in December, he says

A wheelbarrow of potatoes for Danish football's man of the match

French footballer Maxime Soulas's prize for his man-of-the-match award in the Danish Super Liga -- the country's top tier of football -- did not go down like a sack of potatoes --  more like a wheelbarrow's worth.

Govt unveils uniform promotion policy for specialised banks

New rules tie promotion to exams, training, and clean service records across four state-run banks

Charioteer at The Oval: Krishna delivers under fire

If Siraj was the warrior who swung the sword at the decisive moments, Krishna was the charioteer who steadied the charge.

India slams US higher tariff threat as "unjustified and unreasonable"

Indian goods imported into the United States will be subject to a 25-percent tariff starting Aug 7

Opinion

Opinion

Is the spirit of August 5 being betrayed?

TIB report paints a grim picture of post-uprising reality

Bangladesh’s banks must adopt new tools to serve the digital-first generation

Embedded finance and BaaS can make finance invisible, intuitive, and inclusive.

Business

Business

Govt tightens foreign loan rules amid poor project fund use

The government has tightened its control over new foreign loans by introducing multiple preconditions for ministries and divisions, following their poor performance in using funds already in the pipeline.

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Sports

Sports

FK Zalgiris fans stage luggage protest demanding coach's exit

In one of the more theatrical protests football has seen in recent times, supporters of Lithuanian club FK Žalgiris took matters—quite literally—into their own hands. Fed up with the team’s disappointing performances under head coach Vladimir Cheburin, fans arrived at the stadium armed with a clear message: pack your bags.

Neymar making a case for Brazil return?

Neymar, once seen as the next big phenomenon coming out of Brazil, has fallen by the wayside due to recurring injury problems. 

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

Israel expands ground, air raids on Gaza

An Israeli military ground campaign accompanied by “very heavy fire from its air force and also from Israeli artillery units” was under way in various parts of Gaza yesterday, according to the Gaza authorities.

Pak police arrest 120 workers of PTI ahead of protest

Police arrested 120 activists of Pakistan’s main opposition party in raids overnight, security officials said, ahead of protests planned for yesterday, the second anniversary of the jailing of their leader, Imran Khan.

OIL TRADE / Russia slams Trump tariff threats on India

Russia yesterday accused the United States of exerting illegal trade pressure on India after US President Donald Trump threatened again to raise tariffs on India over its purchases of Russian oil.

UTTARAKHAND / Four dead, 50 missing as mudslide hits Indian village

Surging floodwaters and a torrent of mud swept through a village in the northern Indian Himalayan state of Uttarakhand, killing at least four people while more than 50 others were missing, authorities and local TV channels said yesterday.

Israeli military intercepts Houthi missile fired from Yemen

Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for firing a missile at Israel’s main airport yesterday, as the Israeli military said it intercepted it.

Entertainment

Entertainment

Warfaze to celebrate 40 years in Canada

MNC Entertainment is also organising the "First Bangladesh Youth Festival" this year. As part of this festival, "Warfaze Live in Toronto" will take place on September 26, which the organisers believe to be the largest Bengali concert ever held.

Art Exhibition / Bhumi’s new exhibition spotlights 10 emerging male artists

Bhumi Gallery in Lalmatia has opened its latest exhibition, “The Trendsetters”, showcasing 70 remarkable artworks by 10 skilled male artists. The participating artists are Anukul Chandra Majumder, Azmeer Hossain, Kamal Uddin, Sadek Ahmed, Kazi Sahid, Shohag Parvez, Abdullah Al Bashir, Kamruzzoha, Shahanoor Mamun, and Sourav Chowdhury.

Chanchal Chowdhury joins Bratya Basu’s new film ‘Taan’

“Taan” is based on a story by legendary Bengali writer Bibhutibhushan Bandyopadhyay. The narrative revolves around an elderly man who is suddenly reunited with a long-lost lover, shaking the foundations of his family life. The emotional fallout from her return brings layers of drama, tension, and introspection.

Life & Living

Life & Living

#Perspective / Parents who let go: The silent sacrifice of July 2024

When children face adversity, mothers experience their deepest fears. Fathers respond in their own way. July 2024 witnessed all of this, as it was also a month that reshaped the way families looked at protest and resistance.

#Perspective / Synonyms of bravery: Martyrs who became symbols

It’s been barely a year since July 2024, yet it feels like an eternity. The smoke clouding the sky, the gunshots, the sounds heard across the country — all seem like distant memories. However, no matter how fleeting our minds are, the collective conscience of the nation remembers the martyrs — brave individuals who sacrificed their lives so that we can have a country that is fair and just.

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.

Youth

Youth

No more visa stickers: UK switches to e-visas for int’l students

The UK is replacing physical immigration documents with e-visas.

The curious case of the vanishing bees: Explained

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

Does the new Superman movie signal a cultural shift?

Superman stories have always referenced and challenged real-life geopolitics since the character's inception.

Tech & Startup

Tech & Startup

How Gen Z kept connected after the internet shutdown

In an instant, one of the most densely populated countries completely vanished from the rest of the world.

How your smartphone compares to 1990s supercomputers

In just a few decades, the smartphone has gone from a luxury gadget to an everyday necessity. But what is often overlooked is just how powerful these small devices really are. Today’s smartphones are thousands of times more powerful than the world’s most advanced supercomputers from over 30 years ago - machines that once filled entire rooms and cost millions to operate.

Press Release / Bangladesh submarine crosses 4 terabyte bandwidth milestone

Bangladesh Submarine Cables PLC (BSCPLC) has reached a threshold of 4 terabytes per second in real-time internet traffic as of August 1, 2025.

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

Writ petition seeks HC directive to protect Teota Zamindar Bari in Manikanj

Advocate Zahid Ahammad Hero submitted the petition as a public interest litigation on Sunday

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Rain may continue across Bangladesh for five more days: BMD

Authorities urge vigilance in flood-prone, low-lying areas as active monsoon persists

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Why was July 2025 wetter in Bangladesh?

Bangladesh experienced three low-pressure systems on July 7, July 14 and July 24 which led to heavy rain

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Evict 508 illegal structures from Gomti river: HC

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.

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LPG price slashed by Tk 91 for August

12kg cylinder now set at Tk 1,273 nationwide

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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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