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Remittance-rich Sylhet ranks poorest in new index

Long seen as the “London of Bangladesh” for its foreign earnings and opulent villas, Sylhet has been dealt a sobering blow. The country’s first Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) has revealed that the division is, in fact, the poorest in Bangladesh when measured by access to education, healthc

The government lost a substantial amount of revenue last year due to a surge in contraband cigarettes and local counterfeit production, said National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan yesterday..This came about in spite of the imposition of higher taxes, he said, adding,

Political interference led to unfair distribution of benefits in the past, he says

Woman shot dead at home in front of family in Dhaka's Mirpur

The victim, Tahmina Rahman Ranu, 42, was an internet service provider

Young woman falls into drain after slab gives way in Ctg’s Muradpur

Passersby rushed to her aid and quickly pulled her out, preventing any major injuries

2 children drown in Bhairab river in Chuadanga

The victims are Rimon Hossain, 7, son of Sajib Hossain, and Junayed Hossain, 6, son of Jewel Mia, residents of Eidgahpara in Muktarpur

TIB chief calls NCP a 'king’s party'

Two of its allies are currently part of the government, he says

Trump says to raise tariff on India over Russia oil purchases

Trump said in a post to his Truth Social platform that India was "buying massive amounts of Russian Oil" and selling it for "big profits"

Hospital staffer shot in Mohakhali dies after 3 days

The victim, Jamal Hossain, 40, a fourth-class staff member of the hospital, was allegedly shot due to previous rivalry

‘Believe’: The Ronaldo wallpaper that inspired Siraj 

When it comes to doing the impossible, millions around the globe, especially avid sports fans, turn to inspiration from one man who probably did it more than anyone in the sports fraternity -- Cristiano Ronaldo.

Advocate Zahid Ahammad Hero submitted the petition as a public interest litigation on Sunday

Five to die for killing neighbour in Ctg

Abdur Sukkur, of Anwara upazila, went missing after going out of his house after getting a phone call on August 19, 2011

BCB announces itinerary for Netherlands T20Is

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced the itinerary for the three-match T20I series against Netherlands on Monday with all three T20Is slated to be held in Sylhet.

July killings: Court orders exhumation of 114 bodies for identification

A Dhaka court today ordered the authorities concerned to exhume 114 bodies of individuals killed during the July uprising in order to identify them

Govt slashes heart stent prices by up to Tk 88,000

Health ministry revises rates for US-made coronary stents to ease patient costs

Opinion

Opinion

Is health-sector reform not a priority?

Govt must expedite the overhaul of public healthcare

Forgive them not, Gaza …

There is an American-enabled Israeli starvation in Gaza.

Business

Business

Exports hit 32-month high in July

The country’s exports rose to $4.77 billion in July, up nearly 25 percent from $3.82 billion a year earlier, according to the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB), marking the highest monthly earnings from merchandise shipment since November 2022.

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Sports

Sports

Spellbound by stalemate, sipped like Amrita

That’s what this game does. It restores belief even when stretched thin. It makes cynics dreamers.

India leapfrog England in WTC standings after Oval thriller

Bangladesh are placed fifth, with just four points and a points percentage of 16.67%.

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

SOUTH CHINA SEA / Philippine, Indian navies begin first joint patrols

Indian Navy warships have begun patrolling areas of the disputed South China Sea with their Philippine counterparts for the first time, Manila’s military said yesterday, as President Ferdinand Marcos departed for a state visit to New Delhi.

Spain breaks up ring smuggling Yemenis to UK, Canada

Spanish police said yesterday they have dismantled a criminal network suspected of smuggling mainly Yemeni migrants into UK and Canada with fake passports.

76 migrants die as boat sinks off Yemen

At least 76 people have been killed and dozens are missing after a boat carrying mostly Ethiopian migrants sank off Yemen, in the latest tragedy on the perilous sea route, officials said yesterday.

Gaza ‘spiralling into irreversible collapse’

Gaza is “spiralling into an irreversible humanitarian collapse”, UN aid agencies warned, as 34 Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza since dawn yesterday, including 17 aid seekers.

India financing Russia’s war in Ukraine

A top aide to President Donald Trump on Sunday accused India of effectively financing Russia’s war in Ukraine by purchasing oil from Moscow, after the US leader escalated pressure on New Delhi to stop buying Russian oil.

Entertainment

Entertainment

‘Proticchobi’ showcases Nowrid Amin’s artistry and global reach

Singer-songwriter Nowrid Amin kicked off the year with the release of his second solo album, “Proticchobi”, on January 1, 2025. Since its release, the album has been met with enthusiastic praise from audiences both at home and abroad.

‘Fantastic Four’ holds top spot but stumbles sharply at the box office

The sequel’s 10-day domestic total now stands at $198.4 million, narrowly missing the $200 million mark it had aimed to cross by Sunday. While Marvel’s film struggled to maintain momentum, “Superman”, still in its fourth week, has pushed past a $551.2 million global total, including $300 million in North America — the first DC film in three years to hit that milestone.

We’re being tagged ‘doshor’ or ‘dollar warriors,’ where do we go?: Sabnam Faria

“Leaders of one of the political parties are running off with stolen money, the younger ones mourn online with offensive hashtags and the rest are busy fighting over extortion, donations, and exit strategies,” she stated.

Life & Living

Life & Living

#Events / The Rebel Within You: Painting the memory of a movement

In commemoration of the July Uprising, on 29 July, 2025, The Daily Star hosted an art camp titled “The Rebel Within You,” inviting 11 young artists who lived through the chaos, fear, and fire of 2024’s student-led mass movement.

#Perspective / What is patriotism to you?

We love Bangladesh the way we love our mothers, unconditionally, and without needing a reason. And with the July revolution, it could be argued that we have taken a bold step towards understanding the true meaning of patriotism.

#Perspective / How a country fought back with slogans

In July 2024, Bangladesh’s youth-led quota protests ignited a powerful cultural uprising, using chants as political weapons to challenge authoritarianism, reclaim identity, and reshape national memory through a new language of resistance and unity.

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

How your smartphone compares to 1990s supercomputers

In just a few decades, the smartphone has gone from a luxury gadget to an everyday necessity. But what is often overlooked is just how powerful these small devices really are. Today’s smartphones are thousands of times more powerful than the world’s most advanced supercomputers from over 30 years ago - machines that once filled entire rooms and cost millions to operate.

Google launches 'Deep Think' for Gemini Ultra users

Google has introduced a new 'Deep Think' feature for Gemini Ultra subscribers, offering enhanced problem-solving capabilities through extended reasoning time. The tool, now available in the Gemini app, is a refined version of the model that recently achieved gold-medal performance at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), according to an official blog post by Google.

Google to invest $6 billion in Indian data centre: report

Google will invest $6 billion to build a 1-gigawatt data centre in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, marking its first such direct investment in India, according to a recent report by Reuters.

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

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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Khasi livelihoods under threat as 1,700 betel trees felled in Jaflong

The incident occurred near the Pratappur border BGB camp in Ward-6 of Paschim Jaflong union

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