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Avid TikTokers murdered photographer in Hazaribagh for DSLR camera

The alleged killers were TikTok users who frequently created and shared photos and videos on the platform

The protest, organised by the party's Dhaka Metropolitan Committee, commenced at 12:00pm

DSCC staffers stage sit-in inside Nagar Bhaban

Opinion / When protest turns into a mob

When protest seeks to punish through pressure, it crosses a clear ethical line

HC defers order on plea against Ishraque’s mayorship until tomorrow

The EC on April 27 has issued a gazette notification declaring Ishraque Hossain as the mayor of DSCC

Starlink isn’t magic — and it’s not for everyone

Elon Musk’s Starlink offers Bangladesh high-speed satellite internet via low-Earth orbit satellites, ideal for rural and remote areas. Despite weather, power, and coverage limits, it’s valuable for underserved regions but less practical in cities with cheaper fibre options.

NBR officials announce five-day protest, demand chairman’s removal

With this, the demonstration entered its sixth day, hampering trade, business operations and revenue-related activities

Govt looking to defuse trade tensions with India

Bangladesh does not want any further escalation in tension with India, as the recent retaliatory moves are affecting bilateral trade

Hunger in Gaza: 14,000 babies may die in 48 hours

At least 14,000 babies in Gaza could die within 48 hours if more aid does not reach the starving communities, the UN warned yesterday, as Israel stepped up its military offensive to take control of “all of the Strip”.

DCCI seeks security amid investment uncertainty

The DCCI president called for coordinated efforts among the government, law enforcement agencies, and the private sector to ensure a safe and business-friendly environment

The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 was the most viewed Champions Trophy ever, recording a growth over the 2017 edition.

Migrant workers in Malaysia seek unpaid wages from a supplier to Japanese companies

The workers have filed complaints in Malaysia and back home in Bangladesh.

ACC quizzing ex-personal officers to health adviser, suspended NCP leader

The three appeared before the ACC today in compliance with summons issued by the commission

Aftabnagar fire: Man dies after wife, daughter

He suffered over 80 percent burn injuries

Thrown from moving train: Victim files case, police launch drive to arrest accused

In the case, Matiur said the assailants including Sumon attempted to kill him

Opinion

Opinion

Debunking the Rohingya crisis, Bangladesh’s role, and the ASEAN Summit

External forces now shape Myanmar-Bangladesh dynamic in relation to the Rohingya crisis.

Why Bangladesh Competition Commission needs reform

Our anti-cartel enforcement mechanism has to be more comprehensive.

Business

Business

The shadow of a 5% tax: Bangladesh's remittance dilemma

Such a tax would directly eat into the amount that families receive back home, discouraging many from sending remittances via official banking channels

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Sports

Sports

Djokovic to carry on without a coach after parting ways with Murray

Novak Djokovic said he would carry on without a coach for now after parting ways with Andy Murray last week, as the Serbian prepares for his latest bid to win a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title at the French Open.

Guardiola demands slimmer squad for next season

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has told the club he wants to work with a tighter squad next season as it troubles his "soul" to leave so many players in the stands when everyone is fit.

Pitch Perfect / Bangladesh cricket in a mess: On and off the field

This episode of The Daily Star’s podcast Pitch Perfect takes a deep dive into the unfolding crisis and tries to shed light on the root causes of the dysfunction and explore what it would take to bring Bangladesh cricket back from the brink.

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News

News

3 released from police custody: NCP issues show-cause notice against Hannan Masud

Hannan faces scrutiny over three detainee bond release

Gaza rescuers say 19 killed in Israeli strikes

Gaza's civil defence agency told AFP that Israeli strikes overnight killed at least 19 people, including a week-old baby

US deports South Asians to South Sudan despite court order

President Donald Trump has said the United States faces an "invasion" by "foreign criminals"

Indian author wins International Booker for story collection

The 77-year-old is the first author of Kannada-language literature to receive the prestigious literary award for translated fiction

Entertainment

Entertainment

Lady Gaga wins Emmy, one step away from EGOT glory

The EGOT concept was popularised in the 1980s by actor Philip Michael Thomas, who aspired to win all four awards within five years—though he was never nominated for any.

Four artistes join forces for Nazrul Jayanti tribute album

In tribute to National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam’s birth anniversary, a new album titled “The Nazrul Tapes—Reflected by Jahid Nirob” reimagines four of his classic songs. Musician Jahid Nirob has infused the timeless compositions with modern arrangements, blending electronic elements to reinterpret Nazrul’s works through a contemporary lens.

Mosharraf Karim’s ‘Chokkor 302’ to release in Australia 

Popular actor Mosharraf Karim, who plays the lead role in “Chokkor 302”, commented, “It feels truly wonderful to hear that the film is releasing in Australia. I hope that Bangladeshi cinema continues to make its mark on the global stage.”

Life & Living

Life & Living

Top 5 remote work destinations in Bangladesh with Starlink

With Starlink internet now available in Bangladesh, remote work and travel finally align. From Saint Martin’s beaches to Sajek’s peaks, digital nomads can livestream, Zoom, and edit on-the-go—even from boats, sandbars, and hilltop cottages.

Do you really need Starlink? Time to dispense with the myths

Starlink launches in Bangladesh, sparking buzz, but it's no broadband replacement. With high costs, limited mobility, and unsuitable latency for gamers, it's ideal only for remote users lacking fibre access—not urban residents with stable Wi-Fi.

#Fiction / It doesn’t rain in Shukhno Gram

In dry, forgotten Shukhno Gram, a station master’s dull routine shifts when a runaway bride in blue arrives. Their unexpected bond, painted with longing, art, and fleeting rain, transforms solitude into a moment of magic.

Youth

Youth

JU pushes ahead with mega infrastructure project

Natural charm to take hit from wave of unplanned development

In Frame / The stories behind the red walls of IUT

The red bricks throughout the IUT campus are not just building blocks; they stand as witnesses to countless memories that have shaped this institution.

A kaleidoscope of colours at Jahangirnagar University

Serenity at Jahangirnagar University

Tech & Startup

Tech & Startup

Google I/O 2025: AI Ultra subscription, AI Search, and more unveiled

Google introduced several new AI-powered tools and products, including a new premium subscription service called Google AI Ultra, at its latest I/O developer conference. The subscription plan is priced at $249.99 per month in the US and is designed for professionals and power users requiring advanced AI (artificial intelligence) tools.

Next Step / "Start local, think global", Samiran Gupta urges Bangladesh to shape the internet’s future

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is critical to maintaining the stable and secure operation of the global internet. In an exclusive interview, Samiran Gupta, Vice President of Stakeholder Engagement and Managing Director for Asia Pacific at ICANN, discusses the state of internet infrastructure in Bangladesh, local domain adoption, universal acceptance, and the importance of inclusive participation in internet governance.

Robots will work with humans, not replace them: Chinese official

A senior Chinese tech official has stated that humanoid robots are being developed to assist rather than replace human workers. Liang Liang, deputy director of the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area, emphasised this vision during a recent demonstration of robotic capabilities, according to a recent report by Reuters.

Star Multimedia

Star Multimedia

How video game shots are being used as videos of India-Pakistan conflict

Today's Star Explains is on how the web of misinformation is being spread around the conflict, and who is fuelling it

How is Bangladesh being affected despite the US tariff suspension?

Watch today's episode of Star Explains to find out more

24 parties in 8 months: History repeating itself or is democracy growing?

Let's find out the answers in today's episode of Star Explains

May Day: Remembering a bloody history

Find out more about the history behind the significance of this day in today's Star Explains

Bangladesh demanded $4.52 bn and an apology from Pakistan, what’s next?

What does this BBC report indicate? And more broadly speaking, what does the resumption of diplomatic talks between Bangladesh and Pakistan signify?

Environment

Environment

Brahmaputra, Teesta water levels on the rise

Char people concerned, WDB says no flood risk just now

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Kerosene, diesel to no longer cost the same

Kerosene and diesel will no longer cost the same, as per a new fuel pricing formula introduced by the Energy and Mineral Resources Division yesterday. ..As per the formula, Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation’s (BPC) administrative costs and Eastern Refinery’s fuel processing costs hav

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Heavy rain triggers waterlogging in parts of Sylhet city

By noon, several areas, including parts of Kajalshah, Akhalia, Subidbazar, Chowhatta Civil Surgeon Office, Majortila, Islampur, Bahubal, Bongobir Road, and some other roads in the city, were inundated

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IFAD approves $70m project to support flood, drought-prone communities

It will also introduce nature-based protection systems in 280 villages to reduce environmental risks

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Early erosion by Teesta, Dharla threatens thousands in Rangpur region

Erosion by Teesta started early, devouring the croplands and houses at 130 points in five districts of Rangpur region

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Rains, thundershowers likely across country

BMD predicted rains at several places in seven divisions of the country including Dhaka commencing at 9:00am today

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Man jailed for hill cutting, encroaching govt land

The convict, Jitu Mia, had long been occupying the government land, said officials

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Abandoned cyclone shelter turns risky in Kuakata

A rest house turned cyclone shelter in Patuakhali's Kuakata upazila, under the jurisdiction of the Local Government Engineering Department, lies in a state of disrepair, raising concerns regarding safety of hundreds of locals, including children, and tourists, amid heightened risk of cyclones and other natural disasters in monsoon

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