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US to impose 25% tariff on India from Aug 1: Trump

He says India will also face an unspecified penalty

Dispute over party office rent leads to deadly altercation at Salmodi Bazar, say police

The cheques police recovered from the house of Riyad worth around Tk 2.25 crore belonged to former AL lawmaker Abul Kalam Azad

Reaction / Is the uprising unravelling?

Extortion allegations taint SAD, shaking the student-led uprising that inspired a nation

HSBC to wind down retail banking in Bangladesh

The decision follows a review of its retail operations in the country, aligning with the global HSBC Group portfolio

Salman, ex-BSEC chief Shibli unwanted for life from stock market

The regulator also fined Salman F Rahman Tk 100 crore and Shayan Tk 50 crore

We aim to finalise July Charter draft by tomorrow: Ali Riaz

Consensus commission says proposals on key constitutional issues under review

Reaction / What does the law say about the Bakerganj dog killers?

Let's not let this dog's death be just another forgotten statistic, let it be a beginning.

Gaza seen from above: debris and darkness

From above, the nighttime brightness of Gaza City has reduced by a factor of 16 in the intervening period.

Two more die of dengue; 386 hospitalised in 24 hours

Both deaths were reported from hospitals under Dhaka South City Corporation

Commission proposes 7% direct nomination of women candidates while retaining 50 reserved seats

The commission's Vice President Ali Riaz presented the proposal during the 22nd day of the second phase of dialogue

Miscreants target deities at 50-year-old temple left unguarded overnight

No security threat centring Aug 5: home adviser

Jahangir says the visa-on-arrival policy remains in place

Touhid calls for ceasefire in Gaza, justice for Palestinians

The adviser urged the international community to begin implementing the two-state solution without delay

Biman's Sharjah-Dhaka flight delayed by technical glitch

A Dhaka-bound Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight from Sharjah was delayed by over six hours due to a technical malfunction

ChatGPT adds new 'study mode'

OpenAI has launched a new 'study mode' for ChatGPT, intended to guide students through learning rather than directly providing answers. The feature, now available to all users, including free accounts, will soon be extended to ChatGPT Edu, a specialised version of the AI tool for educational institutions.

Opinion

Opinion

A letter to our beaten, burnt, fallen children

Dear children, can you ever forgive us?

‘The July uprising was about truth and justice’

In this “noya bondobosto,” discrimination has simply been repackaged, following the same rotten patterns we thought we had destroyed.

Business

Business

Govt directs removal of internet shutdown provision from telecom law

The directive also calls for the country’s surveillance system to be brought in line with international standards

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Sports

Sports

Zimbabwe's Brendan Taylor to return after corruption and drugs ban

Zimbabwe batsman Brendan Taylor has been added to his country's Test squad after serving a three-and-a-half year ban, Zimbabwe Cricket announced on Wednesday.

Injured Stokes ruled out of final Test, Archer rested

England captain Ben Stokes was Wednesday ruled out of the fifth and deciding Test against India with a shoulder injury.

Watch / Plenty of promises, but where’s the action?

This episode of The Daily Star podcast "Pitch Perfect" seeks answers to these pressing questions.

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News

News

HC questions govt move to award NCT container handling deal to DP World

In the rule, the court asked authorities concerned of the government to explain why the process for awarding the NCT's container handling contract to DP World

Students threaten movement if CUCSU poll date not announced by Aug 1st week

The demonstration was held in front of the university's administrative building at 11:00am today

Jatiya Party’s income, expenditure surged in 2024 despite internal dispute

The party earned Tk 2,64,38,938 and spent Tk 1,79,88,044

Tsunami waves reach Hawaii after huge quake rattles Russia

Shortly after 0600 GMT, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Center said 1-1.2-metre waves were impacting the Hawaiian islands.

Entertainment

Entertainment

Shakib Khan’s upcoming film not inspired by famous mobster

Rumours have been swirling on social media suggesting that Shakib Khan’s upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr release draws inspiration from the life of infamous 1990s Dhaka gangster Kala Jahangir. However, the filmmakers have categorically dismissed the speculation.

Salvador Dali painting found during house clearance could fetch £30,000

A rare Salvador Dali painting discovered during a routine house clearance in Cambridge is set to go under the hammer in October, with an estimated value of up to £30,000 ($40042.35) — despite being bought for just £150 ($200.29).

Odd Signature postpones comeback concert

Rock band Odd Signature has postponed its comeback concert, originally scheduled for August 1, following the death of sound engineer and musician AK Ratul.

Life & Living

Life & Living

Bring the heat: Summer’s wild makeup mood

Bold summer makeup is trending with vibrant hues like teal, turquoise, mango yellow, and lychee pink taking centre stage. Inspired by heatwaves and nature, this season calls for playful eye looks and glowing skin.

#Women Empowerment / No age limit!: How Arthy Ahmed is rewriting dance norms

Arthy Ahmed's Bharatanatyam classes in Dhaka empower adults to reclaim joy through inclusive dance, emotional healing, and cultural connection — transforming traditional norms and redefining classical dance in Bangladesh with passion, purpose, and community.

#Hobbies / Horse riding in Dhaka: A sport, a therapy, a rebellion

Horse riding is gaining momentum in Dhaka, evolving from a niche hobby to a therapeutic sport and lifestyle. With growing interest, local riding schools are building a vibrant equestrian culture despite urban challenges.

Youth

Youth

In the shadow of July: The parents who waited, worried, and walked together

Between July 15 and August 5 last year, parents across the country held their breaths waiting, worrying, and counting the hours until their children returned home from the protests. Some had their parents' blessing. Others went without it.

We mourn

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

My father as a person

When I observe my father as a person who is a husband to my mother, I have to see him from a different light.

Tech & Startup

Tech & Startup

Bangladeshi teams win gold and silver at WICO 2025

Two youth-led teams from Bangladesh placed among the top competitors at the 14th World Invention Creativity Olympic (WICO) 2025, an international invention competition. Among more than 1,250 participants from over 25 countries, Team Atlas emerged as a gold medalist while CodeBlack, an all-girls robotics team, earned the silver medal.

YouTube added to Australia’s under-16 social media ban

Australia will include YouTube in its upcoming ban on social media access for teenagers under 16, reversing an earlier exemption for the platform.

Next Step / Jobs of the week

Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.

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.

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.

Mob justice has become alarmingly regular – why?

Let's find out more on today's episode of Star Explains

Environment

Environment

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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36mm rain in 3hrs floods low-lying areas of Ctg

Intermittent showers -- including heavy to very heavy spells -- led to water accumulation in areas such as Katalganj, WASA intersection, GEC circle, Chawkbazar, EPZ, Halishahar, and around Agrabad Commerce College

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Deep depression formed over Northwest Bay: BMD

The low-pressure system over the North Bay and nearby areas moved west-northwest and gradually intensified -- first into a well-marked low, then into a depression

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Jet fuel to be supplied via pipeline at Shah Amanat International Airport

The pipeline is scheduled to be commissioned in August

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Nature’s own pesticide…

An oriental hornet having lunch near the National Press Club in Dhaka.

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Elephant hits moving train inside Chunati Wildlife Sanctuary, video goes viral

A video of the incident, which took place around 10:30pm, has gone viral on social media

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