Headline
Myanmar rights situation plummets to new low amid Rohingya abuses, illicit economies: UN
The human rights situation in Myanmar, particularly that of minority communities, has deteriorated to a new low amid worsening abuses against the Rohingya and the devastating impact of illicit economies,
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Law & Order
Police say suspects cut power to a Rangpur family’s home after killing four members, fearing CCTV cameras could expose them. Sanatan Chakraborty, assistant commissioner of the Rangpur Metropolitan Police’s Detective
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What kind of doctors does Bangladesh need?
Bangladesh needs medical education that produces doctors equipped not only with knowledge, but also judgement, ethics, communication and lifelong learning.
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HC defers verdict in Asiya rape and murder case to August 31
The court postponed the verdict after the attorney general's office sought more time, citing his absence from the country
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Probe finds discrepancies by dealers after farmers take fertiliser from warehouse
Also detected delays in fertiliser distribution and irregularities in sales records, prompting authorities to recommend cancellation of his dealership
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Chiefs of 3 services pay courtesy call on president
Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Khondkar Misbah ul Azim and Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Hasan Mahmood Khan met the President at
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Stocks gain as investors hunt bargains
Stocks opened on a positive note on Tuesday as investors stepped up buying of selective shares following the recent market correction. Market insiders said significant declines over the past two
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Bangladesh
Should Bangladesh join Makkah defence pact?
The Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, signed by Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia on August 7 2026, could become one of the most consequential new security arrangements in the Muslim world.
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Bangladesh growth strategy at bay
With increase in gross domestic product (GDP), also known as gross development product, as the goal of macroeconomic policy, investment becomes the essential instrument to achieve the goal. In popular
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Boat carrying four members of New Zealand family capsizes in Cox’s Bazar, one missing
A wooden boat carrying four members of a New Zealand family capsized at the mouth of the Sonadia Channel in the Bay of Bengal off the Cox’s Bazar coast on
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Expat minister orders strict action against irregular migration and broker traps
Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury has said the brokers whose traps are leading the youth of Sunamganj to migrate illegally and perish prematurely must be quickly
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Three dengue deaths, 907 hospital admissions reported in 24 hours
Bangladesh has recorded three more dengue deaths and 907 hospital admissions in a 24-hour count. According to Tuesday’s bulletin from the Directorate General of Health Services, a total of 88
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Draft deal ready for Chinese fighter purchase: Advisor
Bangladesh has drawn up a draft agreement to buy Chinese J-10CE fighter jets as part of its air force modernisation, Information and Broadcasting Advisor Zahed Ur Rahman has said. He
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President, PM greet Muslims on Eid-e-Miladunnabi
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman have extended heartfelt greetings and Mubarakbad to the people of Bangladesh and Muslims across the world on the occasion of
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International
China, India hold border talks, agree to continue search for boundary settlement
China and India agreed on Tuesday to continue dialogue and seek a "fair, reasonable and mutually acceptable settlement" of their border issue after talks between senior diplomats in Beijing. The
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CIA chief visits Russia: Reports
US CIA Director John Ratcliffe travelled to Russia to attended meetings in Moscow on Tuesday, US media outlets reported citing unnamed sources.
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'Talks were almost dead': Pakistan's last-ditch effort to secure Iran war truce
Mediation efforts to halt the war in Iran were hours from collapse when Pakistan mounted an overnight diplomatic push to secure a temporary ceasefire and bring Washington and Tehran into
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Iran vows to retaliate after US widens sanctions
Iran promised to retaliate against expanded US economic sanctions that the Americans said would cut off Iran's economic lifeline, with Tehran expressing confidence that major trading partners would resist Washington's
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Six months on, grief still raw for Iran school parents
For months, Masoumeh Zakeri has endlessly replayed the last night she spent with her nine-year-old daughter before she was killed in a strike on her school during the opening hours
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Around 40 dead in gang attack near Haiti's capital
Gang members attacked displaced people huddling inside a church near Haiti's capital, killing around 40, some of them execution-style, the mayor told AFP on Monday
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Pakistan and Iran made 'significant progress' in talks on conflict, minister says
The two sides also exchanged views on regional peace and the way to arrive at a negotiated settlement to the dispute, the statement said.
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Technology
The Gen-Z guide to staying sane during recruitment season
A guide for fresh graduates navigating recruitment season without burnout through tracking systems, feed curation, and tailored interview preparation.
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New Zealand plans to ban social media for under-16s
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said on Monday his party will introduce a bill in Parliament that would ban children under 16 from using social media.
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Xiaomi launches new AI chips made with TSMC
Xiaomi unveiled its in-house Xring O3, O100, and D100 processors manufactured by TSMC for smartphones, AI workloads, and autonomous driving.
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Sport
AB de Villiers backs Bangladesh to 'put up a good fight' in South Africa
South Africa legend AB de Villiers believes Bangladesh can put up a strong fight on their upcoming Test tour of South Africa despite the demanding conditions they will encounter.
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BFF cancels press conference as AFC U20 preparations in disarray
Bangladesh's preparations for the AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualifiers have been thrown into uncertainty on the eve of the team's departure for Uzbekistan, with the federation's decision to cancel a
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Govt not willing to spend money on Brazil match, says state minister
Five-time World Cup champions Brazil have expressed interest in playing a friendly against Bangladesh in Dhaka in October. Hosting the tour would require the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) to spend
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‘Entire world talking about Bangladesh's fast bowlers’
In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star’s Abdullah Al Mehdi, the former Australia pacer and ex-Bangladesh fast-bowling coach breaks down the Tigers' newfound pace mettle, their push for Test
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If Palmer, Pedro, Rogers shine, 'others will follow', says Alonso after debut win
The Chelsea supporters happily dusted off their Cole Palmer song – something that was not heard much during that last campaign as he struggled with injury.
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Wrong Diego: Father’s medical tests used in Maradona's death trial
The older Maradona died in 2015, five years before the man considered one of football's greatest ever players.
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আলোচিত
ব্রিটিশ নাগরিকত্ব নিয়ে প্রশ্নের সরাসরি জবাব এড়িয়ে গেলেন পররাষ্ট্র প্রতিমন্ত্রী - DesheBideshe
ঢাকা, ২৫ আগস্ট – পররাষ্ট্র প্রতিমন্ত্রী হুমায়ুন কবির তার ব্রিটিশ নাগরিকত্ব ত্যাগের বিষয়ে সাংবাদিকদের করা প্রশ্নের সরাসরি কোনো জবাব দেননি। নাগরিকত্ব সংক্রান্ত প্রশ্নে ক্ষোভ প্রকাশ করে তিনি পাল্টা প্রশ্ন তুলেছেন
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Politics
At least 1,000 vehicles expected in Sept 5 Dhaka-Chattogram long march: Jamaat
Porwar says the 11-party alliance has coordinated with police and plans roadside rallies at several points along the route
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EC shifts local government election target from October to November
Union parishad polls are expected to come first
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Jamaat alliance hits the road on Sept 5
The Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party alliance will launch a “Long March” to four divisional cities from Sept 5, pledging to minimise disruption while acknowledging some temporary public inconvenience. The alliance will start
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BNP govt ‘completely failed’ in first 180 days: NCP
National Citizen Party Convener and Opposition Chief Whip Nahid Islam yesterday said the BNP government had “completely failed” in its first 180 days in office, particularly in controlling commodity prices,
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Business
Govt issues new import policy for 2026-29
The government has issued a new import policy order, easing restrictions on letters of credit (LCs), simplifying imports and prioritising free trade. The Import Policy Order 2026-29 seeks to facilitate
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BSEC approves Tk 4b subordinated bond for Meghna Bank
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) has approved a proposal by Meghna Bank PLC to issue a Tk 4 billion (Tk 400 crore) non-convertible, unsecured, fully redeemable, floating-rate subordinated
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Canada to unveil response to Trump's steep tariffs
Canada is due to announce its answer to US President Donald Trump's latest wave of tariffs Tuesday, as a trade war intensifies between the historically close allies. The new measures
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Editorial
Automation critical for reforming NBR
No wonder the country's tax regulator, the National Board of Revenue (NBR), could not so far set an enviable track record of performance. The reasons include red tape and graft.
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The missing pillar of Bangladesh's healthcare
Bangladesh's healthcare system has expanded considerably over the decades, yet one of its most persistent weaknesses remains largely unchanged: there are simply not enough health professionals to meet the needs
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Public universities must not become instruments of political power
The recent suspension and disciplinary actions against some academics at Dhaka University should concern us for reasons that go beyond the individual cases.
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Men must do more to curb violence against women
In 2025, according to data from Police Headquarters, at least 21,939 cases were filed across the country over allegations of violence against women and children.
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The new NHRC law should widen access to justice, not restrict it
A law meant to rebuild Bangladesh’s National Human Rights Commission should widen access to accountability, not make it depend on how quickly a victim reaches the commission. Human rights, accountability,
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Entertainment
Juboraj Shamim’s ‘Atal’ wins over audiences at Russian film festival
“Atal” is the first full-length production from Shamim’s own production company, Darbar Sharif. He wrote, directed, produced and edited the film. Nayeem Tusher plays the lead role and also served
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Ethic celebrates 100th staging of Utpal Dutt’s ‘Hari Phatibe’
The production, Ethic’s first, was originally staged in 2010. The theatre group’s official website records its inaugural staging on May 22, 2010, at Bangladesh Mohila Samity Auditorium. The production was
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Kit Harington to play Gilderoy Lockhart in Harry Potter series
Kit Harington is heading back to HBO, this time as one of the wizarding world’s most vain frauds. The Game of Thrones star has been cast as Gilderoy Lockhart in
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Sydney Sweeney tells Tom Cruise ‘watch out’ after wild airplane stunt
Sydney Sweeney has taken a playful swipe at Tom Cruise after strapping herself to the top of a moving aeroplane and filming the stunt. Sweeney posted a video on Monday
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Health
Experts for constituting optometry council to expand eye care
Stakeholders in eye health have reached a consensus on the need for an optometry council to expand eye care across the country and bring the service of ophthalmic personnel under
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184 officers appointed to BCS health cadre
The government has appointed 184 officers to entry-level posts in the Bangladesh Civil Service (Health) cadre through the 48th BCS (Special) Examination-2025. Senior Secretary of the Public Administration Ministry Md
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Life style
Rising from the ashes: Ahmed Tuhin Reza and Tanzila Elma return with renewed purpose
Following a devastating fire, House of Ahmed launched Chapter 2 at Gulshan's Ventura Mall in Dhaka, redefining contemporary Bangladeshi luxury through exquisite zardozi craftsmanship, cultural motifs, and high-profile celebrity fashion
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Australia's music industry bans AI-generated tracks from official charts
Australia’s recorded music industry will bar tracks wholly generated by artificial intelligence from official charts as burgeoning generative technologies threaten artists’ livelihoods, a representative said on Tuesday. The crackdown comes
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Bangladeshi gowns for western weddings
Some workers meticulously attach various types of beads, stones, lace and jari to pristine white fabric. Others work by hand with needles and thread, while machinery also plays a role,
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