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India bans select jute, fabric imports from Bangladesh via land routes

Today's action by DGFT came a little more than one month after India had imposed port restrictions on the import of certain goods like readymade garments and processed food items from Bangladesh via land routes

The BNP will feel reassured if both the chief adviser and the chief election commissioner disclose to the nation what they discussed about the upcoming national polls during Thursday’s meeting, the party’s Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed said yesterday.

The incident occurred around 3:30pm in front of the Suchia Sathi Club on the way from the Barkal Shri Shri Radha Madhab Julan Temple to the Mahajan Ghat in Pathan Dondi

Impasse at NBR drags on as protesting officials dispute ministry claims

The ongoing demonstration has disrupted businesses and trade activities nationwide

Forex reserves cross $25bn after two and a half years

On Thursday, forex reserves stood at $25.51 billion as per the IMF’s calculation method

36 Bangladeshis detained in Malaysia over militancy links

Malaysian police have detained 36 Bangladeshi nationals who were found to be directly “involved in a radical militant movement”, reports Malaysian outlet New Straits Times.

BSF pushes in 31 people thru Sylhet border

The detainees are residents of Kurigram district

BNP's name being misused for personal gains: Rizvi

He urges party men to remain vigilant against committing misdeeds

India’s ties with Bangladesh must go beyond Hasina era: experts

One expert said India needs to grasp the reality of the new power structure in Bangladesh and move ahead

Man killed in bike-truck collision in Lalmonirhat

The accident occurred on Lalmonirhat-Kurigram road in Gidaler-Tepati area

District-level committees formed to execute programmes on July uprising

The committees may expand their membership beyond 35 if deemed necessary.

The “BFF Next Global Star” trial is set to begin tomorrow at the National Stadium in Dhaka, drawing a group of aspiring footballers of Bangladeshi heritage from around the world.

How close are the Tigers to half-century of innings defeats?  

With a drawn first Test in Galle, Sri Lanka now need just four more wickets on Day 4 to seal the series. For Bangladesh, who will overtake Australia (46 innings defeats) if they lose by an innings, a familiar script threatens to play out -- another Test, another innings defeat, and another long list of questions to answer.

Dengue: 2 dead, 159 hospitalised in a day

Last year, dengue claimed the lives of 575 people

Failure to adjust sees Tigers in disarray

After the second day of the Colombo Test, Bangladesh coach Phil Simmons had hoped that his batters would "take notes" of how Sri Lanka's Pathum Nissanka struck a brilliant a century and score big in the second innings.

20-yr-old rescued 3 days after kidnapping, abductor held

A madrasa student was rescued from Narayanganj last night, three days after being abducted in Brahmanbaria town

Opinion

Opinion

End the NBR crisis before it does more damage

Why is this issue being dragged on for so long?

The West’s AI dominance is the new colonialism

AI colonialism goes beyond economics; it also involves language and cultural erasure.

Business

Business

Directors’ assets may be sold to settle policyholder dues

The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (Idra) has finalised a draft of the Insurance Resolution Ordinance 2025, which would grant the regulator sweeping powers to declare financially troubled insurers bankrupt.

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Sports

Sports

Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers / Goalkeepers keeping focus in rainy Yangon

Despite persistent rain in Yangon, Myanmar, the squad has been training with unwavering determination.

‘No reason right now to delay BCB election’

Bangladesh youth and sports advisor Asif Mahmud said on Friday that they are working on the process of amending the constitution of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) but affirmed that for the time being there is no reason to delay the BCB elections scheduled for October.

Pitch Perfect / Bangladesh cricket in a mess: On and off the field

This episode of The Daily Star’s podcast Pitch Perfect takes a deep dive into the unfolding crisis and tries to shed light on the root causes of the dysfunction and explore what it would take to bring Bangladesh cricket back from the brink.

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News

News

Fire breaks out at Ctg clinic, no casualties reported

Oxygen cylinder leak caused the fire

Brad Pitt's LA home burgled, ransacked: reports

Pitt was not home at the time, as he has been on a global promotional tour for his new movie "F1"

Social business day: Yunus calls for building better world for all

Focusing on the transformative power of social business to bring about a positive impact, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday voiced his desire to break free from the current gloom and create a beautiful and better world for everyone.

Two killed after being run over by trains in Gazipur

One of the victims is Joynal Abedin, 55, of Patapcha of Gazipur's Joydebpur

Entertainment

Entertainment

A city gasps, a park resists: Panthakunja protest redefines civic action

Panthakunja, located on Sonargaon Road, was once a rare oasis in the capital

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom call off engagement after nine years

Perry, 40, and Bloom, 48, first met at a Golden Globes afterparty in 2016. The encounter, now part of pop culture lore, began with a disagreement over a burger. “I met my boyfriend over In-N-Out,” Perry once recounted on American Idol. “I had my security guard grab 10 In-N-Outs… he swoops in and grabs it and I was like, ‘Hey, that’s my burger!’”

Academy invites 534 new members, including Mikey Madison, Ariana Grande and Conan O’Brien

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has extended invitations to 534 individuals to join its membership this year, including 2025 Academy Award winners Mikey Madison, Kieran Culkin and Lol Crawley, and nominees Ariana Grande, Sebastian Stan and Brandi Carlile. Also invited are this year’s Oscars host Conan O’Brien, his predecessor Jimmy Kimmel, and their respective producers.

Life & Living

Life & Living

Why I’m not married yet — and why that shouldn’t worry you

A confident, unmarried woman seeking compatibility isn’t unrealistic—she’s clear, self-assured, and unwilling to settle. Her choices reflect strength, not stubbornness. Respect her voice, don’t erase it. She deserves a partner, not societal pressure.

#Perspective / The Last Folks of Otter Fishing: Rony Sharafat’s documentary on a vanishing bond

Rony Sharafat’s documentary “The Last Folks of Otter Fishing” captures a fading human-animal tradition in Narail, highlighting ethical storytelling, ecological loss, and the urgent need to preserve vanishing cultural and environmental heritage through visual narratives.

Why my carnivore heart fell for Chattogram’s aloo‑bhorta and chips

A picky eater’s food-focused trip to Chattogram delivers unexpected delights, from unforgettable aloo bhorta to heavenly hotel breakfasts — despite missed mezban dreams. A flavourful journey that proves Chattogram’s hidden culinary gems are worth discovering.

Youth

Youth

Mountaineer Shakil reflects on his “Sea to Summit” expedition

Mountaineer Shakil reflects on his “Sea to Summit” expedition

Ways to overcome physical distance in your friendships

Long-distance friendships thrive on effort, updates, and honest connection.

Is accessibility an afterthought at our university campuses?

Accessibility in universities should reflect society’s commitment to equality.

Tech & Startup

Tech & Startup

India to conduct 7 experiments in space

Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla scripted history by becoming the country’s first astronaut to enter the International Space Station (ISS) on June 26 after the docking of Axiom 4 spacecraft, he carried with him India’s scientific dreams to the frontiers of microgravity.

Shikho partners with Meta to launch AI literacy course in Bangladesh

Shikho, the edtech platform, has recently announced a partnership with Meta to develop and deliver a new AI literacy course aimed at broadening public understanding of artificial intelligence (AI). 

Amazon to invest $54 billion in UK expansion, create jobs

Amazon has announced plans to invest £40 billion ($54 billion) in the UK over the next three years. The investment will fund new fulfillment centers, corporate offices, and infrastructure upgrades, while creating thousands of jobs, according to a report by Reuters.

Star Multimedia

Star Multimedia

Mob justice has become alarmingly regular – why?

Let's find out more on today's episode of Star Explains

Watch / ‘I’ve always said I don’t want the mayor’s seat’

In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star on Thursday afternoon, Ishraque talked about some of the issues regarding the legality of the mayoral post, his stance over the matter, his current strife with the government, and the ongoing situation surrounding the Nagar Bhaban

Can Israel break thru Iran’s nuclear stronghold?

In today's episode of Star Explains, we dive into the story behind the GBU-57, unpack expert military opinions, and examine how this deepening Iran-US conflict is taking on new and complex dimensions

Iran-Israel conflict: Could the 'Bunker Buster' be the trump card?

Let's find out more in today's Star Explains.

Why is Iran's Fordow nuclear facility Israel's main target?

Let's find out more in today's Star Explains

Environment

Environment

Lawachara Nat’l Park: Speed limit for trains, vehicles still ignored, wildlife at risk

The government imposed a 20kmph speed limit for trains and vehicles passing through Lawachara National Park in Kamalganj upazila of Moulvibazar in 2023 to protect wildlife.

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Rains, thunder showers with lightning likely in all divisions in next 24hr: BMD

Maritime ports of Chattogram, Mongla and Cox's Bazar have been advised to show number-3 signal

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Saviours of the swamps

A yellow monitor lizard slithers through a waterbody in Khulna’s Bilpabla. Also known as the golden monitor, these reptiles are found across Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and parts of Pakistan.

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Install solar panels on all govt building rooftops: CA

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday instructed the authorities concerned to take initiatives to generate power by installing solar panels on the rooftops of all government buildings in the country.

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Leopard caught on camera in Bandarban forest for first time in 10 years

Camera traps were installed throughout the forest to monitor bears and other wildlife

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Stop destroying nature, plant trees instead

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday urged all to avoid destroying nature and stop the production and use of single-use plastic products and come together to plant trees and create a beautiful environment for the generations to come.

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Monsoon rains expected to linger for 5 days: met office

Some regions may see heavier rain in next 2-3 days

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Ctg-Dhaka fuel pipeline: 52,000 tonnes of diesel supplied in trial run

As the pipeline has not yet been officially inaugurated, officials are terming the current operations a trial run

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