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Trump gives Mexico 90-day tariff reprieve as deadline for higher duties looms

Approximately 85% of Mexican exports comply with the rules of origin outlined in the USMCA

The army intervened in the Gopalganj incident solely to protect lives that were under threat, and not in support of any political party, the Army Headquarters said yesterday.

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

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.

4 crore people face multidimensional poverty

More than four crore people in Bangladesh are trapped in multidimensional poverty, a form of deprivation that goes beyond income and includes limited access to education, healthcare, and basic living conditions.

Fakhrul warns repeat of 1/11, urges timely polls

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday expressed concerned that if the people are not united and careful, a recurrence of an incident like 1/11 is not unlikely.

Scholastica founder Yasmeen Murshed passes away

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

Atkinson and Tongue strike as India struggle in England decider

Recalled fast bowlers Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue did the damage as India struggled to 204-6 at stumps on Thursday's opening day of their series-decider against England at the Oval.

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

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

Macroeconomic challenges to persist in Jul-Dec: BB

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

Opinion

Opinion

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.

Political extortion and thuggery must stop

Parties must show zero tolerance to crime within their ranks

Business

Business

Banks to come under risk-based supervision: BB

Banks will come under risk-based supervision (RBS) from January 2026, the central bank said yesterday, as it aims to bring qualitative changes to the monitoring and regulation of banks.

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Sports

Sports

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.

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.

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

EXTREME RAIN, Floods / Death toll in north China rises to 60

Extreme weather killed at least 60 people in northern China over the past week, with 31 deaths in an elderly care home in Beijing’s hilly Miyun district in one of the deadliest floods to have hit the Chinese capital in years.

War of words escalates between US, Russia

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev yesterday told US President Donald Trump to remember that Moscow possessed Soviet-era nuclear strike capabilities of last resort after Trump told Medvedev to “watch his words”.

Mongla-Khulna highway falls into disrepair again

The Mongla-Khulna highway, a vital route running through Mongla Port and its industrial zone, has turned into a nightmare for drivers and pedestrians.

Pacific tsunami warnings lifted

Countries across Pacific rim lifted tsunami warnings earlier yesterday, allowing millions of evacuees to return home.

TRIAL OF ALLY BOLSONARO / Trump punishes Brazil with tariffs, sanctions

President Donald Trump ordered massive tariffs on Brazil Wednesday and sanctions against the judge overseeing a trial of his far-right ally Jair Bolsonaro, who is accused of attempting a coup in Latin America’s biggest economy.

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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