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Israel wants to take control of all of Gaza: Netanyahu

The Israel PM says Israel intends to take military control of all of Gaza and will eventually hand it over to armed forces

Don’t want to turn madrasas into a platform for a specific party’s politics, he says

It was 6:14pm on Friday, July 19, 2024. Two Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel were advancing into Banasree G Block in Dhaka.

Archive / 36 days of July

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.

Election 2026: Schedule to be announced early Dec, says Commissioner Sanaullah

Expatriate Bangladeshi voters will be allowed to vote through postal ballot, he says

Clash at Al-Arafah Islami Bank leaves around 20 injured

The incident took place around 4:15pm today at the Dainik Bangla intersection

10 ‘diseases’ plague the health system

Ministry says reform plans include decentralisation, stronger primary healthcare

Number of Bangladeshis going to India for medical treatment declined in 2024

482,336 Bangladeshis visited India on medical tourism visas in 2024, India’s Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat told the country's parliament

Flood‑proof living: Meet Dhaka’s floating ‘Swapner Bari’

Dr Nandan Mukherjee’s award-winning amphibious house in Dhaka is a climate-resilient, affordable innovation designed to float during floods, generate clean energy and food, and offer a sustainable solution to rising water threats in Bangladesh.

NOAB voices concern over Janakantha incidents, press freedom, journalists' safety

Culture of inciting ‘mobs’ to threaten and intimidate newspaper owners must be stopped, it says

Man Utd agree 85m euro deal to sign Sesko: reports

Manchester United have agreed a deal worth up to 85 million euros ($99 million, £74 million) to sign striker Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig on Thursday, according to multiple reports in England.

Ousmane Dembele, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Desire Doue, Achraf Hakimi, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Nuno Mendes, Joao Neves, Fabian Ruiz and Vitinha are all on the list of 30 players nominated for the big prize.

Barcelona strip Ter Stegen of captain's armband

Barcelona on Thursday said they had stripped Marc-Andre ter Stegen of the captain's armband in a continuing dispute over the German goalkeeper's fitness status.

525 high-rises built illegally in approach paths of HSIA, old airport runways in 10yrs: CAAB

The CAAB boss said they do not have the jurisdiction or power to demolish the unapproved portion of those buildings

Nearly 12,000 children under five in Gaza have acute malnutrition: WHO

Between June and July, the number of admissions for malnutrition almost doubled -- from 6,344 to 11,877 -- according to UNICEF

Opinion

Opinion

Bangladesh must tread carefully as new tariffs kick in

The country is under pressure amid escalating global trade tensions

Realism isn’t dead in global politics, it just isn’t tweetable

In 2025, countries compete more than they cooperate.

Business

Business

Profits shrink for most listed insurers in January-June

General insurance firms’ profit falls as marine, fire policies drop

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Sports

Sports

Tamim set for return to cricket with NCL T20

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.

Taylor surpasses Mushfiqur with 'debut-like return' to Test cricket

Taylor, 39, debuted in May 2004 against Sri Lanka. 

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

HC scraps ICT case against photographer Shahidul Alam

The case was filed under the controversial section 57 of the ICT Act, 2006 in which he was behind the bar for 107 days

Former BNP leader in Netrokona declared UP chairman after over 3 years

The tribunal's judge declared the verdict after vote recount conducted at the courtroom today

Begum Rokeya Uni ex-VC Kalimullah sent to jail in graft case

A team of detectives arrested him from Dhaka's Mohammadpur area around 12:15pm

Bodies of 6 July Uprising victims handed to Anjuman Mufidul Islam for burial

The bodies will be buried at the Jurain graveyard in the capital

CA urges govt officials to make full preparations for fair, credible polls

Yunus has directed government officials at all levels to make thorough preparations to ensure a free, fair, and credible election

Entertainment

Entertainment

Bappa Mazumder reimagines ‘Brishti Pore’ with AI music video

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.

‘Reimagining Waste’: Exhibition exploring art of reuse opens tomorrow

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.

‘Taandob’ and ‘Utshob’ now streaming on Chorki for just Tk 18

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.

Life & Living

Life & Living

Want a pet? First tick these 7 responsibility boxes

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.

#Perspective / “Pappu’s Art School for All” brings rickshaw painting to everyone

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.

#Perspective / Remembering 36th July!

The year 2024 shall forever remain etched in our hearts as a season of mixed emotions. On one hand, we look back at those tumultuous days with joy. On the other hand, we remain apprehensive about what lies ahead.

Youth

Youth

Student involvement in policy and politics

The future of Bangladesh, much like its history, would have students’ voices guiding it. At least, that was what many of them hoped for.

One year post-uprising: How do students view Bangladesh today?

How much of the students' expectations after the uprising have been fulfilled?

We mourn

The Campus team extends its most profound and sincere condolences to the survivors and the families of the victims.

Tech & Startup

Tech & Startup

This Chinese robot can perform kung fu

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 Gemini adds 'Guided Learning' following ChatGPT's 'Study Mode'

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.  

How your smartphone compares to 1990s supercomputers

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.

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

Heavy rains leave Ctg waterlogged; portion of road collapsed

A portion of a bridge over the Sheetal Jharna Canal, on the Oxygen–Bayezid road, collapsed early this morning

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Cold, hot functional tests completed at Rooppur Power Plant's unit-1

This is another progress of commissioning activities of the country's first nuclear power plant

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Writ petition seeks HC directive to protect Teota Zamindar Bari in Manikanj

Advocate Zahid Ahammad Hero submitted the petition as a public interest litigation on Sunday

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Rain may continue across Bangladesh for five more days: BMD

Authorities urge vigilance in flood-prone, low-lying areas as active monsoon persists

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Why was July 2025 wetter in Bangladesh?

Bangladesh experienced three low-pressure systems on July 7, July 14 and July 24 which led to heavy rain

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Evict 508 illegal structures from Gomti river: HC

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.

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LPG price slashed by Tk 91 for August

12kg cylinder now set at Tk 1,273 nationwide

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Jashore flooded after heavy rainfall

Aman seedbeds and vegetable crops destroyed

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