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At least 67 more aid seekers killed in Israeli fire in Gaza

Say medics as hunger worsens in the war-torn region

Through this movement, the people of Bangladesh expressed their protest using a language shaped by long-standing discontent.

PM Ishiba's centre-right LDP has governed Japan almost continuously since 1955, albeit with frequent changes of leader

Minibus torched in Chattogram's New Market area

The incident took place while an NCP rally was underway at Biplob Udyan

Govt will probe irregularities, if any, in Payra port dredging: shipping adviser

A high-level technical probe committee will be formed to assess the matter, says M Sakhawat Hossain

Shishu hospital cancels appointment of 65 doctors

The doctors had been hired on an ad-hoc basis without any official circular

Ducsu poll schedule to be announced on July 29, election likely in September

126 temporarily suspended students excluded from voter list, almost 400 still under review

Can stem cells cure type 1 diabetes?

Type 1 diabetes mellitus involves loss of insulin production due to autoimmune destruction of pancreatic islet cells. In the lab, researchers can coax embryonic stem cells to develop into functional islet cells. If these islet cells can be transplanted successfully and safely into people, it would represent a breakthrough for diabetes treatment.

Jamaat will never come to power in Bangladesh: Gayeshwar Chandra Roy

Everything Jamaat is saying now is intended to sabotage the election, he says

NCP rally underway at Biplob Udyan in Ctg

The programme kicked off around 5:00pm on Sunday with the chanting of slogans and speeches by local leaders and activists

Outside food, water, and a taste of past returns to Mirpur

A packet of snacks in one hand, a bottle of water in the other -- at the gates of Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today ahead of Bangladesh’s first T20I against Pakistan, the scene felt less like a new change and more like the return of a beloved old memory.

For decades, his works stood sentinel across the landscape of this country—quiet but powerful witnesses to our struggles, our resilience, and our history. “Sangsaptak”, perhaps his most defining piece, looms outside Jahangirnagar University’s central library like a frozen cry.

Two-year-old boy drowns in pond in Jashore

The accident took place in Dohakula village

Bangladeshi graft suspects: Rush on to offload UK assets

At least two high-value UK properties were sold in the past year -- one linked to Sayem Sobhan Anvir and one to Anisuzzaman Chowdhury Ronny.

No mass arrest in Gopalganj, only criminals are being arrested: home adviser

He firmly rejected allegations of arbitrary arrests

Pothole-ridden Tangail road causes widespread suffering

Hundreds of vehicles, including heavy ones, travel along the road daily

Opinion

Opinion

Is a woman’s death worth less?

Study on female death registration brings out painful reality

There can be no justice without due process

The consequences of mob rule are not only social and political, they are also profoundly economic.

Business

Business

Commodity exchange to unlock new economic horizon in Bangladesh

A commodity exchange is a marketplace where commodities are bought and sold (physically or through contracts)

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Sports

Sports

ICC keeps England as hosts for next three Test C’ship finals

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named England as hosts for the ICC World Test Championship final for the next three editions after its annual conference in Singapore held on Sunday.

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

Purbachal project: 6 cases against Hasina, 27 others transferred to different courts

The court passed the order after six gazette notifications, summoning all the accused to appear before it today, were placed before the court

July uprising: Court discharges teenager from police murder case

He was 17-year-old at the time of his detention last year

CA opens 'Army Headquarters Selection Board-2025'

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today inaugurated the "Army Headquarters Selection Board-2025" at the Army Headquarters in the capital

BNP expects election by mid-February: Fakhrul

He also announced that the party would establish a fund to rehabilitate those killed or injured during the July-August uprising

Tsunami alert after powerful quakes strike off coast of Russia: USGS

It said the tsunami alert zone applied for coastal areas within a radius of 300 kilometres (186 miles) of the epicentre

Entertainment

Entertainment

I wish to be here: A praxis of (pro) co-creation

An anthropos' wish embedded in a sculptural form, shaped by soil, emerging from the void inside a mold: this is what meets the eye at Murshed Jahangir’s exhibition “I Wish to Be Here.”

Liberation War sculptor Hamiduzzaman Khan passes away

Renowned sculptor and painter Hamiduzzaman Khan, whose work etched the spirit of Bangladesh’s Liberation War into the nation’s public memory, has died. He was 79.

Billie Eilish teases upcoming 3D project with James Cameron

Billie Eilish has teased an upcoming 3D collaboration with legendary filmmaker James Cameron, known for “Titanic”, “Avatar”, and "The Terminator”.

Life & Living

Life & Living

Skip fast fashion—choose Anarkali, crafted over months

The Anarkali is a timeless garment blending heritage, elegance, and sustainability. With flowing silhouettes and intricate craftsmanship, it transcends trends, embodying slow fashion and cultural pride — making it a must-have in every modern wardrobe.

#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.

#Architecture / Madaripur’s Bait‑ur‑Rayaan Mosque wins global DNA Paris Award 2025

Bait-ur-Rayaan Mosque in Madaripur wins the DNA Paris Award 2025 for its minimalist Islamic architecture, human-centred design, and spiritual ambiance, showcasing Bangladesh’s global impact in contemporary mosque design and sustainable public architecture.

Youth

Youth

The reality of internships for Life Sciences students

With cutthroat global competition and a lack of streamlined infrastructure locally, students often find themselves questioning where to go and whether their degrees are even worth it.

When a child is their parents’ second chance

Do your parents see you as individuals with your own choices, or do they see you as extensions of themselves?

The growing chasm of BookTok

Are the glory days of BookTok coming to an end?

Tech & Startup

Tech & Startup

Views / Surveillance, democracy, and the erosion of digital rights in the Global South

An alarming trend has emerged across nations of the Global South, where increasing state surveillance and draconian legislation are systematically eroding democratic values.

Donald Trump's signs new 'stablecoin law'

US President Donald Trump has recently signed a law to regulate stablecoins, cryptocurrencies pegged to the US dollar, in a move that could push them into everyday use for payments in the US.

Microsoft’s AI just got eyes on everything you are doing

Microsoft is expanding the capabilities of its AI assistant, Copilot, with a feature called Copilot Vision, allowing the tool to see and interpret everything on a user’s screen. 

Star Multimedia

Star Multimedia

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

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

Environment

Environment

Restored canal brings relief to residents in Ctg’s Raozan

There is no waterlogging this year, says an official of the Raozan Municipality

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Nature quest: Rainy day Rituals

With rain setting the scene, three Indian white-eyes enjoy a communal bath in Chattogram’s Hazarikhil -- a ritual among birds to build social bonds.

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World risks up to $39 trillion in economic losses from vanishing wetlands, report says

Some 22% of wetlands, both freshwater systems such as peat lands, rivers and lakes, and coastal marine systems including mangroves and coral reefs, have disappeared since 1970

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Depression over Bay of Bengal triggers heavy rainfall

Rainfall since early morning flooded parts of Dhaka city including low-lying roads in Mirpur, Moghbazar, and Shantinagar

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Heavy rainfall triggers waterlogging in Jashore; Customs House in Benapole inundated

Most parts of Jashore town and its adjacent areas have been waterlogged after relentless rainfall over two consecutive days

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Rain triggers waterlogging in Bagerhat

Around 70% of the municipality is affected if it rains for an hour

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Floods recede in Feni, leaves mark on agriculture, fisheries and roads

Over 2,300 ponds flooded, 2,371 hectares of crops destroyed, and 125km of roads affected

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Crops on 78,000 hectares of land under water

Heavy rains have inundated vast stretches of farmland across 21 districts in Barishal, Khulna, Chattogram and Dhaka divisions, leaving thousands of farmers devastated as crops and fish enclosures were washed away over the past week.

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