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Govt publishes gazette of 1,558 injured July fighters

Of them, 210 have been enlisted in the critically injured "B" category, while the rest fall under the "C" category of injured fighters

Bangladesh is likely to benefit from reduced US tariffs on garment exports under a new clause that incentivises the use of American materials, potentially enhancing the country’s competitiveness in the US market.

Social media flooded with outrage and concern

Rod prices hit 3-year low as demand dries up

Steel rod prices have fallen below Tk 90,000 per tonne for the first time in more than three years, as construction demand continues to fall amid reduced government spending and economic uncertainty.

Dhaka roads to avoid today

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) yesterday issued a public notice advising commuters to avoid key roads in the capital today due to multiple political rallies and events scheduled throughout the day.

Jaiswal confident India can spoil England bid for series-winning chase

Yashasvi Jaiswal has backed India to ruin England's quest for a record run-chase at the Oval as the tourists eye the win that would spare them a series defeat.

Govt finally begins work on health reforms

Agencies asked to submit plans by August 5

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.

Siraj strikes after Jaiswal helps India set England daunting target

Yashasvi Jaiswal made a sparkling hundred and Washington Sundar a blistering fifty before Mohammed Siraj struck with the last ball of Saturday's play to bolster India's hopes of a series-levelling win in the fifth and deciding Test against England at the Oval.

Public humiliation: Woman tied to tree, tortured in Gaibandha

No arrests were made till the filing of this report at 4:00pm today.

WNBA players slam sex toys thrown onto court

WNBA players have called for improved stadium security after two games in four days were halted when sex toys were thrown onto the court.

The labour and employment adviser exchanged views with labour department officials, employees, and trade union leaders, and distributed cheques among workers

Business Plus / The end of exemption?

TRIPS waiver end poses dual challenge: legal and technological

Woman found dead after missing for seven days

The victim was identified as Johura Khatun, 60, of Makorjhap village in Ishwarganj

It’s painful to see 1971 sacrifices questioned, says BNP’s Hafizuddin

BNP Standing Committee member Hafizuddin Ahmed today lamented that a political party which opposed Bangladesh's Liberation War is now trying to say the nation made a mistake in 1971.

155 citizens call for judicial probe into deaths of 3 Bawm men in jail custody

Signatories also demand release of innocent detainees

Opinion

Opinion

Prevent waterlogging in Dhaka North

We need good governance and real solutions

Time for political parties to prioritise disability rights

Inclusion of disability rights in manifestos is both a democratic necessity and a litmus test of a party’s commitment to equality.

Business

Business

External balance swings to surplus after 3yrs

The country’s balance of payments returned to a surplus in the fiscal year (FY) 2024-25, ending a three-year spell of deficits.

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Sports

Sports

Jaiswal's hundred leaves England needing Oval-record chase to beat India

India opener Yashasvi Jaiswal's excellent hundred in the fifth and deciding Test at the Oval on Saturday left England needing to break a record that has stood for over a hundred years in their quest for a 3-1 series win.

More cricketers showing interest in coaching ‘great for cricket’, says Bashar

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) game development committee chairman and former national team captain Habibul Bashar was excited to see more and more cricketers showing interest to get into coaching, terming it “a great thing” for the country’s cricket.

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

Businessman tortured, forced to pay Tk 4cr at gunpoint

A businessman in Abhaynagar upazila of Jashore was allegedly held at gunpoint, partially buried in sand and extorted of Tk 4 crore in multiple phases by a suspended BNP leader and a local journalist.

Jamaat leader removed from post for forging UNO’s signature

Acting principal of Hatibandha Model College and Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami’s Hatibandha upazila unit in Lalmonirhat, Hasen Ali, has been served a show-cause notice and removed from his party position following allegations of forging the UNO’s signature on official documents.

Us tariff negotiations: Boeing plane purchase was not talked about

Commerce Adviser Sk Bashir Uddin has said the purchase of 25 Boeing aircraft from the US was not raised in the trade talks in Washington DC.

Four of a family killed as train hits auto-rickshaw

Five people, including four of a family, died when a train hit a CNG-run auto-rickshaw at an unauthorised level crossing in Cox’s Bazar’s Ramu upazila yesterday afternoon.

Entertainment

Entertainment

A glimpse into Farida Poppy’s golden era

Veteran actress Farida Poppy has taken a nostalgic trip down memory lane, sharing a series of rare photographs from her early career on Facebook. The post, which features a collage of portraits and film stills from her golden days in the industry, was warmly received by fans.

‘Bidrupe Bidroho’ and the anatomy of satire as resistance

"Bidrupe Bidroho", the six-day exhibition currently underway at La Gallerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka, revives the spirit of resistance. Organised by Earki, the exhibition has been organised to mark the first anniversary of the July 2024 uprising, the 36-day-long people’s movement that culminated in the overthrow of the Awami League regime.

Shah Rukh Khan wins first National Film Award for ‘Jawan’

Bollywood icon Shah Rukh Khan has won the National Film Award for Best Actor for the very first time in his 30-year-long career. The 59-year-old actor was jointly honoured alongside Vikrant Massey for their performances in “Jawan” and “12th Fail”, respectively, at the 71st National Film Awards.

Life & Living

Life & Living

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.

#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.

Between two stitches: Classic cuts, modern eyes

There’s a new kind of dressing quietly taking over wardrobes, and it’s not flowing with trends or chasing attention. It is where classic silhouettes meet sharp cuts, handwoven traditions sit beside statement styling, and familiar textures are reimagined in ways that feel just right for now.

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

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.

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.

ESG bootcamp 2025 held in Dhaka

A two-day Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) bootcamp was held in Dhaka on 25–26 July, bringing together over 100 professionals to discuss sustainable business practices in Bangladesh. 

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

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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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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