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NCP serves show-cause notices on five leaders over Cox's Bazar trip on Aug 5

They were requested to appear in person and provide a written explanation within the next 24 hours

Expected chief adviser to hold discussions with parties regarding announcing the election timeline, it says

BNP believes this historic announcement will help overcome the political deadlock in Bangladesh and make the path to democracy smoother

Reaction / Shibir reveals it has not renounced its dark past

It was yet another attempt by Jamaat's student cadres to test the waters

NCP says July Declaration ‘incomplete’, demands visible reforms before polls

Says it doesn’t oppose February election, but wants reforms ensured first

July Declaration replaces a politicised history with an even more politicised version: David Bergman

In a Facebook post, Bergman provided a detailed analysis of the declaration

Dengue: 3 dead, 428 hospitalised in 24hrs

Currently, 1,259 patients are receiving treatment in various hospitals

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

98% of children aged 2-4 in Dhaka have concerning lead levels in their blood: Study

Children in south Dhaka have higher Blood Lead Levels (BLLs) than those in north Dhaka, as the southern part of the city hosts more lead-polluting industries

Dhaka stocks slump for second day

The DSEX declined 14.75 points to settle at 5,471.15

Muradnagar women protest 'indiscriminate' arrests following triple murder

Over a hundred women took part in the demonstration at Karoibari village, demanding justice and an end to what they termed as collective punishment

“And every player, along with the team management, has the same aim- to win the trophy,” he added.

Abu Sayed killing: ICT-2 indicts BRU ex-VC, 29 others

The accused persons have been facing charges of murder, attempted murder, abetment, and complicity in crimes against humanity

Railway employee stabbed to death in Netrokona

No arrests had been made as of filing this report

Shibir exhibition at DU continues defying proctorial orders

Tensions between Shibir activists and protesting student organisations escalated throughout the day and continued until 10:00pm yesterday

Childhood buried in trash

For the past decade, 18-year-old Raza has been wading through garbage to help his family survive.

Opinion

Opinion

The urgent need for legal reform for Rohingya refugees

More than a million Rohingya people who took shelter here are yet to be accorded formal refugee status, although Bangladesh has been widely commended for being their host since 2017.

Bangladesh must stop driving its talents away

With reforms, Bangladesh could nurture its own talents and reverse the tide.

Business

Business

Govt tightens foreign loan rules amid poor project fund use

Government tightens control over foreign loans with new preconditions

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Sports

Sports

FIFA lifts transfer ban on Fakirerpool

FIFA has lifted the transfer ban on Fakirerpool Youngmen’s Club, allowing the club to complete its ongoing transfer and participate in the top-tier football in upcoming season.

Nazmul Haque Himel: From haor waters to the English Channel

Nazmul Haque Himel, a swimmer from the remote haor region of Nikli in Kishoreganj, has made history by conquering the English Channel -- a 33.4-kilometer stretch of treacherous water separating England and France – alongside another national swimmer, Mahfizur Rahman Sagor.

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

Warrant of Precedence: SC order on review petitions differed till tomorrow

The Supreme Court has deferred until tomorrow the delivery of its order on the review petitions challenging its judgment on the Warrant of Precedence.

As Trump lifts sanctions on Myanmar elites, is he eyeing the country’s rare earth reserves?

Myanmar’s generals may also try to use Trump’s apparent interest in the country’s rare earths as leverage in their attempt to normalise relations with the United States ahead of a poll.

Gaza civil defence says 20 killed by overturned aid truck

Hamas accused Israel of forcing truck drivers to take unsafe routes to reach aid distribution centres.

Chikungunya: What you need to know

Chikungunya is caused by a virus that can be passed to humans by infected mosquitoes

Hiroshima marks 80 years as US-Russia nuclear tensions rise

Students and survivors laid flowers at the memorial cenotaph with the ruins of a domed building in the background

Entertainment

Entertainment

‘The Eternal Journey’ to compete at KISFFO 2025 in Greece

“The Eternal Journey” (Tadattwo Onneshan), an experimental short film by Bangladeshi filmmaker Fozle Rabby, has been officially selected for competition at the 3rd Karditsa International Short Film Festival Opseis (KISFFO 2025) in Greece.

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.

Sanjida Khatun’s legacy celebrated in Sydney’s cultural soirée

A special musical tribute was held in memory of the late Rabindra Sangeet artiste and founding president of Chhayanaut, Sanjida Khatun, in Sydney, Australia. The commemorative programme, held in an atmosphere of mourning and reverence, took place last Sunday (July 27) at the Ermington Community Centre.

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

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

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

The curious case of the vanishing bees: Explained

The vanishing of bees isn't a distant environmental tale, it's a local, urgent reality.

Does the new Superman movie signal a cultural shift?

Superman stories have always referenced and challenged real-life geopolitics since the character's inception.

Tech & Startup

Tech & Startup

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.

Wikipedia dominates ChatGPT’s sources, study shows

A new study has found that ChatGPT, Google’s AI Overviews, and Perplexity AI cite wildly different sources of information, raising important questions for brands and content creators trying to stay visible in the age of AI.

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.

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

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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Wings wide open

A peacock pansy spreads its glorious wings while resting on a flower in Chattogram’s Banshkhali tea garden.

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