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‘Perpetrators roaming free’ / Rangpur mob violence victims’ families decry police inaction

Four arrested, some culprits have gone into hiding, local police say

The tax administrator issued two directives in this regard

Before the sun rises over Dhaka’s Korail slum, many mothers set out early for a long day of work, carrying the unspoken worry of who will care for their children while they are away.

Is humanity disintegrating, or is violence simply more visible?

Treat social media platforms as engineered environments, not inevitabilities to endure.

Govt forms committee to boost pharmaceutical raw material industry

Move part of implementing recommendations of Health Sector Reform Commission and export diversification strategy

Rickshaw-puller picked up from Dhanmondi 32 gets bail

There is no legal bar for him to walk out of jail, his lawyer Advocate Farzana Yasmin Rakhi told The Daily Star

Cox’s Bazar airport may start limited international flights from Oct

CAAB chief says airport would be ready to handle partial services even before construction work is fully complete

Why are our major rivers no longer within humanity’s safe limits?

Globally, Bangladesh is known as the land of rivers and flooding.

Can monetary policy rescue the economy?

The question remains whether this policy can rescue the economy from the doldrums and place it firmly on the path of vibrancy.

Rajshahi coaching centre raid: 3 placed on 5-day remand

They have been arrested during a special operation conducted by the joint force

Dhaka set to soar as developers have their way

Bowing to persistent demands from real estate developers, the government has decided to raise the limit on how much floor space can be built on a piece of land -- known as the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) -- in most parts of the capital.

Md Azizur Rahman was trying to pay tribute to Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman on Aug 15

Ankon to lead Bangladesh A in four-day match against South Australia

Wicketkeeper-batter Mahidul Islam Ankon has been named captain of the 14-member Bangladesh A squad for the upcoming four-day match against South Australia, scheduled to be held in Darwin from August 28 to 31.

Govt moves to clear Rooppur dues to Russia after US waiver

Central bank seeks nod from Washington after Russia's reply

ACC seeks wealth statements from Bashundhara Group chairman, wife

The commission has issued a notice to the Bashundhara Group chairman and his wife in this regard.

Dhaka Bank MD resigns

The bank's board is yet to accept his resignation, says chairman

Opinion

Opinion

Break the grip of ambulance syndicates

A patient dying in an ambulance is no longer an accident in this country.

Is humanity disintegrating, or is violence simply more visible?

Treat social media platforms as engineered environments, not inevitabilities to endure.

Business

Business

Dhaka stocks rise for second day 

The DSEX increased 51.24 points before closing the day at 5,401.48

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Sports

Sports

FIFA offers support to Bournemouth's Semenyo after racist abuse

FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned racist abuse directed at Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo during a Premier League match against Liverpool, saying the world soccer governing body would reach out to the Ghana international to offer their support.

No Babar, Rizwan in Pakistan’s Asia Cup squad

Pakistan have named a 17-member squad for the upcoming Asia Cup in the UAE, excluding veteran stars Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan.

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

Rabindra University students withdraw hunger strike

The university's Public Relation Officer Md Shah Ali confirmed the development to The Daily Star

Rainy morning turns chaotic as some Dhaka areas face waterlogging

Major roads became impassable, leading to hours-long traffic congestion since morning

HC defers ex-CJ Khairul Haque’s bail petition hearing by two months

The High Court today deferred for two months the hearing on a bail petition filed by former chief justice ABM Khairul Haque in a murder case.

Entertainment

Entertainment

No one can ever crush love and remembrance: Shayan

The musician asserted, “These are matters of history. People will honour their leader; they will express their love with bouquets. To those who wish to suppress this, I can only say, no one can ever ‘crush’ love and remembrance!”

Nobody has the right to dictate choices: Badhan

Actress Azmeri Haque Badhan, who had also been a prominent presence during the July movement, strongly denounced such attacks. In a Facebook post, she questioned why individuals were attempting to dictate whom others could or could not honour.

Shabnam to revisit four decades of cinema on her 80th birthday today

Legendary actress Jharna Basak, better known by the stage name Shabnam, renowned as the ‘Princess of Rupnagar', is set to appear on television for the very first time in her long career. Despite a journey spanning nearly four decades and over 180 films, the iconic star has never before been featured as a guest on a TV programme.

Life & Living

Life & Living

Stage fright? Here's how performers turn nerves into power

Stage fright triggers anxiety, fear of failure, and physical stress, but performers can overcome it with consistent practice, mindfulness, relaxation, positive affirmations, and gradual exposure, turning nervous energy into confidence for powerful, polished public performances and successful audience connection.

How to help kids resist real-life and online peer pressure

Children face intense peer pressure both offline and online, often risking self-worth to fit in. Parents can help by listening, fostering open communication, teaching resilience, instilling family values, and building confidence, ensuring children navigate challenges with strength and self-assurance.

Is your side hustle making you rich or just tired?

The pressure to turn passions into income streams has transformed creativity into another job, leading to burnout. In an economy focused on hustle culture, it's vital to separate passion from performance and allow room for rest.

Youth

Youth

The crises facing young artists in Bangladesh

It has become essential to understand that despite all the challenges we as a country collectively face, we must not forget those who elevate and preserve our culture and our language.

RU students still face poor food, housing woes

Following the July uprising, Rajshahi University (RU) authorities had promised sweeping reforms in hall management, particularly in dining services and seat allocation.

AK Ratul’s legacy will live on

Rest in power, AK Ratul. You will not be forgotten.

Tech & Startup

Tech & Startup

Royal Enfield’s first rideout brings Dhaka’s Enfield owners together

Dhaka witnessed a royal spectacle on Saturday, 16 August 2025, as Royal Enfield owners from across the city gathered for the first-ever Royal Enfield Rideout 2025. 

Robots stumble, sprint, and spar at World Humanoid Robot Games

The first-ever World Humanoid Robot Games was recently held in Beijing, where more than 500 humanoid robots from around the globe went head-to-head in a mix of sporting clashes and practical challenges.

Perplexity wants to buy Google Chrome for $34.5 billion

AI search startup Perplexity has made an unexpected $34.5 billion all-cash bid to buy Google’s Chrome browser - a price much higher than its own estimated valuation of $18 billion.

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

Floodwaters recede, but suffering of northern people persists

Strong currents left deep pits in homesteads and yards, while poultry, goats and cattle were washed away in several areas

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Teesta road bridge embankment partially collapses; 1,000 families at risk

Water levels of Teesta and Dudhkumar rivers start to drop

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Waltzing in the wetlands

A pheasant-tailed jacana, known as ‘jol moyur’ in Bangla, soars over a tranquil wetland in Chuadanga.

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Looted stones being restored at Sada Pathor

The district administration, during a joint operation in Bholaganj of Sylhet’s Companiganj upazila and parts of Sylhet city, has recovered over 35,000 cubic feet of stones previously looted from the Sada Pathor tourist spot.

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Drive underway in Demra to recover Sada Pathor looted from Bholaganj

Rab claims to have found Bholaganj’s white stone stored in seven warehouses

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Contractual workers of BPC companies stage protest in Ctg

Contractual workers of oil companies under the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) staged a protest in Chattogram today to press home their five-point demand..The demonstration took place from 11:00am to 2:00pm in front of the BPC head office in the Saltgola area..Over a hundred w

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Climate change made Nordic heatwave 2C hotter: study

The heatwave was intensified by the burning of fossil fuels, which release planet-heating carbon emissions, they said.

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Sada Pathor stripped bare

Bholaganj’s Sada Pathor, a broad, shallow stretch of the Dholai River where smooth white stones once lay against the backdrop of Meghalaya’s hills, has long been one of Sylhet’s top tourist attractions.

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