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Marco Rubio holds phone call with Yunus

The US Secretary of State and the CA spoke for 15 minutes

Similar assessments were conducted on six banks earlier

"We talked about the Teesta programme and explained what we need. And they responded positively," says the BNP spokesperson

Opinion / The clock is ticking for the July Charter

July Charter will outline reform proposals agreed upon by the parties

Protests continue for 4th Day demanding removal of KMP commissioner

The demonstration was briefly disrupted by heavy rain

Govt Brojomohun College students continue protest over poor facilities

Students of Government Brojomohun (BM) College in Barishal have been staging their demonstration for the fifth consecutive day today demanding immediate resolution of the 15-point demand, which includes infrastructural development on campus..Following the demonstration, all academic and ad

Implement action plan to install solar panels on all rooftops in Dhaka: HC

The authorities have been ordered to submit a compliance report

The Maverick Pundit

The poet and playwright Michael Madhusudan Dutta (1824–73) made no effort to conceal his disapproval of traditional Brahmin pundits.

Against the odds, Bangladesh gains ground in US apparel market

The United States is Bangladesh’s single largest export destination.

Govt must declare July declaration, charter by Aug 5: Nahid Islam

"If any party blocks consensus for its own interests, the government must go ahead with other groups and the public"

It was magazine, not AK-47: home adviser on Asif Mahmud’s airport incident

"How it went undetected during the initial airport screening is currently under investigation," he said

England named an unchanged team for the second Test against India starting at Edgbaston on Wednesday, as Jofra Archer was made to wait for his return.

3 found dead in Dhaka hotel: Police suspect foul play, await postmortem results

A murder case will be filed in this regard, the DC said

Medvedev suffers shock early Wimbledon exit

Former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev suffered a shock first-round defeat at Wimbledon on Monday, beaten by France's Benjamin Bonzi in the first round.

Inside banking / Bond boom contributes half of bank income

The 50 banks collectively earned Tk 39,958 crore from treasury bonds in 2024, up from Tk 27,626 crore in the previous year, according to an analysis of their audited financial statements.

12 killed, 34 injured in Telangana chemical factory explosion in India

The blast occurred at a reactor inside the Sigachi Pharma company's plant

Opinion

Opinion

Cumilla rape case exposes deeper failures

A justice system that responds only to outrage is no justice at all

The desert and the dream: Can the West remember how to hope?

Economic realities—stagnant wages, yawning inequality, housing crises, evaporating mobility—have fostered entrapment and diminished expectations.

Business

Business

Stocks end five-day gaining streak 

The DSEX lost 1.38 points to close at 4,838.39

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Sports

Sports

49 hopefuls from 14 countries await call-up as three-day diaspora trial ends

Two hour-long matches featuring under-19 and under-23 players brought the curtains down on a three-day trial on Monday at the National Stadium in Dhaka, where 49 young cricketers from 14 countries showcased their skills, all chasing the dream of donning Bangladesh colours on the international stage. Photos: Firoz Ahmed 

Top seed Sabalenka powers past Branstine in Wimbledon opener

Top seed Aryna Sabalenka overcame Canadian qualifier Carson Branstine on a sweltering Court One to get her quest for a first Wimbledon title up and running with a 6-1 7-5 win on Monday.

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.

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News

News

2 sent to jail over rape of 10-year-old in Faridpur

The victim had mental disabilities, according to her mother

Bus driver held over Dhaka-Mawa expressway crash that killed 5

The collision occurred early Saturday in Munshiganj's Hashara area

UK export of F-35 parts to Israel was lawful, court rules

The United Kingdom assessed Israel was not committed to complying with international humanitarian law

Rains likely to drench parts of the country in next 24 hours

All maritime ports have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal number-3 signal

Entertainment

Entertainment

Brad Pitt’s ‘F1’ fuels Apple’s first box office triumph with $55.6m debut

In a landmark weekend for both Apple and Hollywood, Brad Pitt’s high-stakes racing drama “F1” has roared into the global box office with $55.6 million in domestic earnings, securing the tech giant its first theatrical hit. The film also clocked in a robust $88.4 million from 78 international markets, pushing its worldwide total to $144 million after just three days.

Bankim’s ‘Devi Chaudhurani’ reimagined in landmark Indo-UK film

Directed by Subhrajit Mitra, this historical drama explores the life of the iconic bandit-turned-revolutionary, Devi Chaudhurani, a pivotal figure in Bengal’s anti-colonial struggle during the Sannyasi-Fakir Rebellion.

Women are not spoils of war, stop letting your inner animals out: Jaya Ahsan

What was supposed to be a conversation on Jaya’s spectacular success in both “Taandob” and “Utshob” soon turned into a pseudo-political discussion on the future of women in the country. How could it not? The entire country has meanwhile been shaken to its core after the brutal rape of a woman in Cumilla.

Life & Living

Life & Living

Cotton saree: The quintessential summer wear

The cotton saree, a timeless blend of comfort and style, offers breathability and versatility, ideal for Dhaka's heat. With evolving draping styles and modern blouses, it remains a popular, empowering choice for women of all ages.

#Perspective / July memories

The tragic events of July, especially the Holey Artisan attack and the revolution in Bangladesh, have left indelible scars. Memories of loss and sacrifice continue to shape the nation, serving as a powerful reminder of resilience and resistance.

Is social media fuelling teen eating disorders in Bangladesh?

Eating disorders in children and teens are serious mental health issues, often misunderstood as phases. Early detection, psychological support, family involvement, and holistic treatment are essential for lasting recovery and emotional healing.

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.

The sorry state of washrooms at Dhaka University

If the upkeep of a washroom, a basic and essential facility, is too much to ask of our universities, what does that signal about the priorities of those in charge?

Tech & Startup

Tech & Startup

AI dominates pre-election campaigns in Bangladesh: Report

Artificial intelligence-generated content is playing a growing role in the pre-election political landscape in Bangladesh, with a wave of synthetic campaign videos appearing across Facebook and TikTok, according to a recent report by the digital research outlet Dismislab.

Bangladeshi coder wins global AI hackathon

Rezaul Karim Arif, a Bangladeshi network engineer based in Melbourne, has built PixelFlow, an AI-powered web application that recently won the AI Showdown Hackathon, a global competition hosted by AI coding platform Lovable with support from Google, Anthropic, and OpenAI.

Nvidia insiders sold over $1 bln in stock amid surge: report

Nvidia insiders have sold more than $1 billion worth of company stock over the past year, with over half of those sales occurring in June as the chipmaker's shares reached record highs, according to a recent Financial Times report. The selling activity comes as Nvidia's market valuation recently surpassed Microsoft to become the world's most valuable company.

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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

Man held over felling palm tree with over 100 weaver bird nests in Jhalakathi

The Detective Branch (DB) of police arrested Mobarak Ali Fakir from Guaton village of Jhalakathi's Sadar upazila last afternoon

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5.3-magnitude quake hits central Pakistan

A magnitude-5.3 earthquake struck central Pakistan on Sunday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey

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Habiganj bicycle rally calls for climate justice, compensation over loans

The event draws over 50 cyclists and environmental advocates

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6.1-magnitude quake hits off southern Philippines

A magnitude-6.1 earthquake struck deep off the coast of the southern Philippines on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said

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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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