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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.

Hospital staffer shot in Banani, admitted to DMCH in critical condition

The bullet entered through his eye and lodged in his head

Ex-home secy Jahangir Alam sent to jail after remand

Jahangir was arrested in the capital's Gulshan area on October 1, 2024

Jamaat ameer thanks Trump for tariff cut

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman today thanked US President Donald Trump for his decision to lower its reciprocal tariff on Bangladeshi products from 35 percent to 20 percent..Shafiqur also thanked the interim government led by Prof Muhammad Yunus for the landmark trade dea

Gaza civil defence says Israeli fire kills 22

There was no comment from the Israeli military

Messi set to face off against Indian cricket stars at Wankhede: report

Argentine football superstar Messi will reportedly play a seven-a-side exhibition cricket match alongside some of the biggest names in Indian cricket at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium as part of his promotional tour of India in December.

Assistant proctor accused of threatening CU female students with seat cancellation

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

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

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

Fulfilling the July uprising’s promise: Skilled migration for our youth

As we commemorate the first anniversary of the July Mass Uprising—a powerful expression of the frustrations and aspirations of Bangladesh’s youth—one core grievance that ignited that movement still demands urgent attention: the crisis of unemployment among the youth population.

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Sports

Sports

HP and ‘A’ Team’s preparations hampered

The Bangladesh High Performance (HP) unit had been holding a joint training camp with the ‘A’ side under the Bangladesh Tigers programme in Chattogram.

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.

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

July Charter to be signed soon, hopes Salahuddin

Reiterates BNP's commitment to implement July Charter

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.

Entertainment

Entertainment

Fuad’s never-ending journey

I am currently recording a tribute album, one that I’d been planning for a long time. It will feature reimaginations of the ‘90s songs that we dearly love, voiced by the talents of the 2000s – It’s the ultimate ‘what-if’ scenario.

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.”

Steven Knight to script next James Bond film under Amazon MGM Studios

Amazon MGM Studios has appointed Steven Knight, creator of “Peaky Blinders”, to write the screenplay for the next James Bond film, according to reports by Deadline. The upcoming instalment will be directed by Denis Villeneuve, with Amy Pascal and David Heyman producing under their respective banners, Pascal Pictures and Heyday Films. Tanya Lapointe will serve as executive producer.

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

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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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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