Headline
Jungle Salimpur / Of lawlessness and vanishing hills
Chattogram, long known for its undulating hills and hillocks stretching towards the Bay of Bengal, is gradually losing one of its defining features.
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Let media report freely, without fear
The attacks on The Daily Star and Prothom Alo offices were not merely assaults on newspapers but on freedom of press, dignitaries said yesterday, calling for an environment where the
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Rising from the ashes, even stronger
As guests walked into The Daily Star premises to mark its 35th anniversary, they were not met with glossy interiors or a polished lobby.
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Who is Hisham Abugharbeih, in custody over Bangladeshi student’s death in US?
Prior arrests and domestic violence allegations place him at centre of USF students’ disappearance case
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The grassroots nation builders
Four individuals recognised for their outstanding contributions to society
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Bangladesh
One of two missing Bangladeshi PhD students found dead in US; one held
A missing Bangladeshi doctoral student at the University of South Florida (USF) was found dead while his roommate has been taken into custody
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Geneva Camp: Drug trade thrives despite crackdowns
A few yards away from the rear gate of Geneva Camp in Mohammadpur, several men were selling heroin, cannabis and yaba in broad daylight. Holding polybags full of narcotics, they
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Load shedding: Taleb’s farm costs rising, production falling
The poultry industry is facing a disaster due to the ongoing fuel and electricity crisis in the country. Particularly marginal farmers in rural areas are struggling to sustain their businesses
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US police recover body of one of 2 missing Bangladeshi students
The deceased, Zamil Ahmed Limon (27), was pursuing a PhD in Geography, Environment Science, and Policy at the University of South Florida.
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Rana Plaza collapse: Trial lingers 13 yrs after tragedy
Victims were remembered and calls for justice renewed on Friday as the nation observed the 13th anniversary of the Rana Plaza collapse in Savar. The eight-storey building, which housed several
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Heatwave to linger
A mild to moderate heatwave is sweeping across the Khulna division and several districts, including Dhaka, Faridpur, Madaripur, Rajshahi, Pabna, Sirajganj, Feni, Laxmipur, Rangamati, Bandarban, and Patuakhali, and is expected
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Govt overlooking expert advice on tackling measles
The Ministry of Health and the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) appear to be giving little weight to expert advice on tackling measles. At a joint meeting on 12
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International
The cruelty of doing nothing at all
In Bangladesh, the conversation around spaying and neutering often gets stuck on one idea: “it’s not natural.” It sounds like a fair concern. Animals are meant to reproduce, so why
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Polls open in West Bank, part of Gaza for municipal elections: AFP
Nearly 1.5 million people are registered to vote in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, as well as 70,000 people in Gaza's Deir el-Balah area
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Iran to make offer aimed at satisfying US demands, Trump tells Reuters
US envoys Kushner and Witkoff to meet Araghchi in Pakistan
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Putin’s rating falls to lowest since 2022
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s approval rating has fallen for a seventh week in a row to 65.6 percent, its lowest level since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, according
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Free Suu Kyi, more prisoners
The Philippines, chair of the regional bloc Asean, yesterday encouraged more prisoner releases in Myanmar, including ousted former leader Aung San Suu Kyi and said a recent amnesty was a
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Technology
DeepSeek previews new V4 model, runs on Huawei chips
Chinese startup DeepSeek released a preview version of its V4 artificial intelligence model, adapted to run on Huawei's new Ascend AI chips.
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Data Thieves - Stolen Identity
Whether it's putting a photo of a drivers license #online, or going to a sketchy #website, we can all make mistake that compromise our #identity. It's even more unfair when
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Developing Games in Bangladesh
Game development in Asia has largely been taking place in East Asia since the creation of video games. Is this about to change ? We talked to Mehnaz Irtika from
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Meta to cut 10% of workforce as it redirects spending towards AI
Meta is planning to cut approximately 10% of its global workforce, amounting to around 8,000 employees, as the company moves to reduce costs and redirect investment towards artificial intelligence.
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Instagram is testing a new snapchat like app called Instants
Instagram has confirmed it is testing a new standalone application called Instants, which allows users to share candid, unedited photos that disappear after 24 hours, in a move that positions
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Sport
Betis' Bellerin further dents Real Madrid's title hopes
Former Barcelona defender Hector Bellerin snatched a late point for Real Betis in a 1-1 LaLiga draw against Real Madrid on Friday to do his former side a favour in
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Real Madrid's Mbappe suffers hamstring issue
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe suffered a "muscle overload" in his left hamstring during the team's 1-1 draw at Real Betis in LaLiga, a club source told AFP on Friday.
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BCB plans key venue upgrades with dormitories
The agenda aims to improve player security, comfort, and the logistical efficiency of the various programmes the board runs throughout the year.
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Former Nigeria forward Eneramo dies during friendly game
Former Nigeria forward Michael Eneramo died on Friday after collapsing on the pitch during a friendly match, the Nigeria Football Federation announced.
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Arsenal welcome back Saka for final push in Premier League title race
Bukayo Saka is back in Arsenal's squad for the clash with Newcastle United, Mikel Arteta said on Friday, as the North London side look to reclaim top spot from Manchester
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আলোচিত
বিচার বিভাগকে দুর্নীতিমুক্ত চাই
আইন, বিচার ও সংসদবিষয়ক মন্ত্রী মো. আসাদুজ্জামান বলেছেন, ‘বিচার বিভাগ
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আমরা ধ্বংস করতে গুলি চালাবো, কোনো দ্বিধা থাকবে না : মার্কিন প্রতিরক্ষামন্ত্রী
‘একটি স্পিডবোট, একটি বন্দুক আর খারাপ উদ্দেশ্য থাকলে যে কেউ এমনটা করতে পারে।’
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খালেদা জিয়ার জামিন প্রসঙ্গে সংসদে যা বললেন জয়নুল আবদিন
খালেদা জিয়ার জামিন নিয়ে সংসদে কথা বলেছেন বরিশাল-৩ আসনের সংসদ সদস্য জয়নুল আবদিন। আওয়ামী লীগ সরকারের সময়ে যখন খালেদা জিয়া অসুস্থ ছিলেন তখন তার চিকিৎসার জন্য জামি
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রাজনীতি করলে শিক্ষকতা ছেড়ে দিন
জাতীয় সংসদের ডেপুটি স্পিকার ব্যারিস্টার কায়সার কামাল বলেছেন
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Politics
Ex-Jubo Dal leader, others join NCP
Around 3,000 leaders and activists joined the National Citizen Party (NCP) yesterday, claimed the party.
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Stay in line, don’t be provoked
The Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, a pro-BNP student body, has instructed its grassroots leaders and activists to avoid disorder, remain alert to provocation, and help maintain a peaceful atmosphere on university
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‘BNP moving towards one-party rule’
Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday accused the BNP of breaking its promises and moving towards one-party rule after assuming power.
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Govt unleashed JCD against Shibir - Alleges Golam Parwar
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar yesterday alleged that the government had “unleashed” Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal against Islami Chhatra Shibir amid the ongoing political situation.
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Expelled BNP leader Ishaq Sarkar joins NCP
Expelled Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Ishaq Sarkar and several other people joined the National Citizen Party on Friday.
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Movement to go on until referendum verdict executed: Jamaat-led alliance
Leaders of the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance on Friday at a rally in Dhaka said that they would wage tougher movements to compel the Bangladesh Nationalist Party- led government to implement
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Fakhrul warns of action over creating ‘artificial fuel crisis’
Local government, rural development and cooperatives minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, also the secretary general of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, on Friday warned of strict action against those responsible for
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Business
The boom is over: How Bangladesh’s startups hit a wall
After raising over a billion dollars, startups are struggling to make payroll -- and the foreign money is no longer coming
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Printing money to intensify people’s sufferings
The government is continuously taking loans to pay salaries and allowances of government employees, interest payments, subsidies, and ongoing project costs.
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BRAC Kumon honours over 3,400 advanced students
The “BRAC Kumon ASHR 2026 (Advanced Student Honour Roll)” event was organised in two sessions at the university’s multipurpose hall
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Editorial
Make hiring process for BMU super-specialised hospital transparent
We commend the recently appointed Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) Vice-Chancellor Dr FM Siddiqui for committing to fully operationalise the university’s super-specialised facility within six months.
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The silent exclusion built into Bangladesh’s ID system
When Haya (not real name) applied for an e-passport recently, the form allowed her to provide either her parents’ names or those of a legal guardian. She listed her guardian.
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Reimagining sustainability from the ground up
Recently, my university came together to celebrate a day that could have been just another checkbox for ranking metrics or media optics.
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Uneven heat: How Bangladesh’s power cuts draw a map of inequality
Bangladesh’s power shortage has increased recently, placing additional strain on an already stretched national grid.
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Time to run renewable energy system
THE Iran–America–Israel conflict has already begun to create ripple effects far beyond the battlefield and Bangladesh is feeling the pressure. The global energy market has turned volatile, and as a
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Entertainment
‘Cha Gorom’: A freshly brewed dose of Safa Kabir’s prowess
“Cha Gorom” doesn’t have a traditional romance. It’s not rife with action, suspense or drama – it almost completely relies on director Shankha Dasgupta’s layered storytelling and the charm of
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Veteran actor Alamgir has received this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the Meril-Prothom Alo Awards.
Veteran actor Alamgir Hossain has received this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the Meril-Prothom Alo Awards. The award and a cheque for Tk 300,000 were presented to Alamgir by Runa
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Duronto Television set to launch vibrant 35th season
With a rich blend of education, entertainment, and creativity, Duronto Television’s 35th season aims to captivate young audiences while encouraging curiosity and imagination.
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Showbiz stars reflect on The Daily Star at 35
As The Daily Star celebrates 35 years, these voices from the creative community underline a shared sentiment—of trust, expectation, and a desire to see the publication continue championing culture, truth,
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Health
Measles outbreak linked to vaccination gaps: Health minister
Orders withdrawal of hospital officials over misinformation to media
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3 children with measles symptoms die in Sylhet
Three infants with symptoms of measles have died in a single day at the MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital in Sylhet. So far, the death toll at the hospital has
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