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Anatomy of BGB shootings in Rampura

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

The increase was primarily due to a modest rise in food prices

A team of detectives arrested him from Mohammadpur area around 12:15pm over corruption charges.

Higher US tariffs take effect on dozens of economies

US duties rose from 10 percent to levels between 15 percent and 41 percent for a list of trading partners

Trump says likely to meet Putin 'very soon'

"There's a good chance that there will be a meeting very soon," Trump told reporters

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

‘Secret meeting’: Police seek remand to quiz Major Sadikul’s wife

She was sent to court today after being picked up from Mirpur DOHS yesterday evening

Hasina’s final days before the fall

A desire for power, intolerance for dissent, and failure to see the writing on the wall undid Hasina's iron-fisted rule

Yunus attends advisory council meeting at Secretariat

This marks the first time a head of government has chaired a meeting in this new facility

Analysis / India-US spat over trade and oil threatens wider fallout

India is already making some moves with Russia and China. Modi is set to visit China soon for the first time since 2018.

Govt to shuffle the top cops by lottery to curb polls bias

Move aims to prevent candidates from getting preferred officers in their constituencies

India is the second-largest buyer of Russian oil, saving itself billions of dollars on discounted crude

Inadequate, faulty sluice gates leave farmlands inundated

A lack of adequate sluice gates and poor maintenance of existing ones are causing widespread waterlogging in Khulna’s Batiaghata upazila, significantly affecting Aman paddy cultivation -- the region’s only major crop.

3 killed as pickup, motorcycle collide in Tangail

The accident took place on the Tangail-Jamalpur regional highway in Bilaspur Battala area around 5:40am

Woakes 'gutted' to have not presented England with 'fairytale' win

All-rounder Chris Woakes is still processing the shock after England fell agonisingly short of a "fairytale" series victory despite his remarkable act of bravery in the fifth and final Test against India.

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

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

Opinion

Opinion

Digital progress becomes a threat without cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is not merely a technical issue—it is a question of social responsibility and political commitment.

How aggressive drug marketing can be curbed

The National Drug Policy of 1982 enabled Bangladesh to achieve self-sufficiency in pharmaceutical production.

Business

Business

Trump announces 100% chip tariff, pressuring Asian producers

New US tariff on non-investing chip firms hits low-end producers

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Sports

Sports

Arteta calls Arsenal's defending 'naive' after Villarreal loss

Arsenal were naive in their defending and paid a painful price, manager Mikel Arteta said after his side's 3-2 friendly defeat against Villarreal left them with back-to-back pre-season losses.

Smiling through: Alcaraz won't let Wimbledon defeat get him down

Carlos Alcaraz says he has refused to let his Wimbledon finals loss to Jannik Sinner wipe the smile from his face as he prepares for his start at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters.

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

Toyota cuts profit forecast due to US tariffs

The auto industry had a pre-existing 2.5 percent tariff, meaning the levy currently stands at 27.5 percent

Fresh US tariffs shake up Asian chip stocks

Precision tools maker Disco Corporation gave up 1.3 percent and Sumco, which makes silicon wafers, lost 1.2 percent

Japanese population sees record drop in 2024

The number of Japanese fell by 908,574, or 0.75 percent, to 120.65 million

JU students burn effigy in protest of Shibir’s DU exhibition

Around 9:30pm yesterday, under the banner of progressive students, the protesters brought out a torch procession from the university's Bot-tola area

Warrant of Precedence: SC order on review petitions deferred again

Yesterday, a six-member bench of the Appellate Division deferred until today the delivery of its order on the review petitions

Entertainment

Entertainment

James Cameron to step away from Pandora to tell Hiroshima’s untold story

Marking his first non-Avatar feature in nearly 15 years, Cameron’s next film tackles the devastating legacy of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima — a story he calls the most powerful he's encountered since “Titanic”. The announcement coincides with the 80th anniversary of the bombing on August 6, lending further emotional weight to a project he describes as both deeply personal and artistically challenging.

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ becomes Netflix’s 4th most-watched English-Language film ever

Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” has solidified its place among the platform’s biggest English-language films of all time. As of the week of July 28–August 3, the musical fantasy has racked up a staggering 158.8 million views since its premiere on June 20, securing the No 4 spot on Netflix’s all-time English-language film chart.

Honouring Rabindranath Tagore: 84 years of enduring legacy

Tagore was not simply a literary genius who gifted Bengali literature its modern form. He was an architect of consciousness. The first non-European Nobel laureate in literature, he brought Bengali language and thought into global conversation with “Gitanjali” in 1913. His creative output—across poetry, fiction, music, theatre, education, and political thought—was vast, but always anchored in a core idea: that art must be in service of the human spirit.

Life & Living

Life & Living

#Perspective / Parents who let go: The silent sacrifice of July 2024

When children face adversity, mothers experience their deepest fears. Fathers respond in their own way. July 2024 witnessed all of this, as it was also a month that reshaped the way families looked at protest and resistance.

#Perspective / Synonyms of bravery: Martyrs who became symbols

It’s been barely a year since July 2024, yet it feels like an eternity. The smoke clouding the sky, the gunshots, the sounds heard across the country — all seem like distant memories. However, no matter how fleeting our minds are, the collective conscience of the nation remembers the martyrs — brave individuals who sacrificed their lives so that we can have a country that is fair and just.

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.

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.

No more visa stickers: UK switches to e-visas for int’l students

The UK is replacing physical immigration documents with e-visas.

From Chattogram to the world: UCBD’s role in shaping global futures

Global success doesn't always begin with a plane ticket; it can start right here at home, with the right guidance.

Tech & Startup

Tech & Startup

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.  

ChatGPT will now nudge you if you chat too long

If you’ve ever gone down a rabbit hole with ChatGPT, you might soon get a gentle nudge to take a break. OpenAI is rolling out a new feature that reminds users when their chat sessions start running too long, as a part of a broader effort to help people stay in control of their time.

Flight Expert flies away; users in panic

Flight Expert, a prominent Dhaka-based online travel agency, has abruptly gone dark, prompting panic among customers and widespread allegations of fraud. Since August 2, social media platforms have been flooded with complaints from individuals and businesses claiming they were scammed by the company, which specialised in flight ticket bookings.

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

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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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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