It was 6:14pm on Friday, July 19, 2024. Two Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel were advancing into Banasree G Block in Dhaka.
Don’t want to turn madrasas into a platform for a specific party’s politics, he says
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.
Culture of inciting ‘mobs’ to threaten and intimidate newspaper owners must be stopped, it says
Between June and July, the number of admissions for malnutrition almost doubled -- from 6,344 to 11,877 -- according to UNICEF
The CAAB boss said they do not have the jurisdiction or power to demolish the unapproved portion of those buildings
482,336 Bangladeshis visited India on medical tourism visas in 2024, India’s Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat told the country's parliament
Titas-31 will be the deepest well in the country, while Bakhrabad-11 will rank among the deepest
Flight BG 201 took off from Sylhet at 11:25am BST
Students asked to check Dhaka board website after 10am Sunday
The incident took place on a road in Ukilpara area
The operations, conducted between July 31 and August 7, were part of the ongoing nationwide security efforts, ISPR says
Sumaiya Zafrin was produced before the court today with a seven-day remand prayer
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal is set to return to cricket in the upcoming National Cricket League (NCL) T20, scheduled to begin on September 14, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Akram Khan confirmed on Thursday.
Says Lip-Bu Tan is “highly conflicted”, casting doubt over the company’s future
In 2025, countries compete more than they cooperate.
No minors should be employed in hazardous work
General insurance firms’ profit falls as marine, fire policies drop
Taylor, 39, debuted in May 2004 against Sri Lanka.
Bangladesh have been drawn in Group H alongside hosts Jordan and Chinese Taipei for the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers, as announced during the official draw held at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) headquarters in Malaysia today.
In Star Explains, we break down Bangladesh’s group, their challenges, and their prospects in the upcoming Asian Cup.
The case was filed under the controversial section 57 of the ICT Act, 2006 in which he was behind the bar for 107 days
The tribunal's judge declared the verdict after vote recount conducted at the courtroom today
A team of detectives arrested him from Dhaka's Mohammadpur area around 12:15pm
The bodies will be buried at the Jurain graveyard in the capital
Yunus has directed government officials at all levels to make thorough preparations to ensure a free, fair, and credible election
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...
More than two decades after its original release, Bappa Mazumder has brought back one of Dalchhut’s most beloved songs, “Brishti Pore”, in a brand-new arrangement—this time accompanied by an AI-generated music video.
Urukku Bangladesh, in partnership with the Goethe-Institut Bangladesh and the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB), presents “Reimagining Waste”. It is a free-of-cost, open-to-all exhibition born from a three-month-long workshop exploring the possibilities hidden in discarded materials.
Following a successful theatrical run during Eid-ul-Azha, two blockbuster Bangladeshi films—“Taandob” and “Utshob”—are now set to stream online, offering an opportunity for those who missed the cinema screenings.
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.
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.
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.
A portion of a bridge over the Sheetal Jharna Canal, on the Oxygen–Bayezid road, collapsed early this morning
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.
