Headline
How ethics, values, and professionalism are being destroyed by partisanship: Mahfuz Anam
The Daily Star's Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam speaks about his column discussing the same issues
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Here’s what China is learning from the US war in Iran
China is closely studying the US-Iran war, extracting strategic, economic, and technological lessons with far-reaching global implications.
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Haor farmers are dying, why does no one care?
The agrarian crisis in Bangladesh's haor region stems from structural neglect, threatening farmers' livelihoods and agricultural sustainability.
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Realities of single motherhood in Bangladesh few dare to discuss
Navigating co-parenting in Bangladesh, single mothers like Arsila Mehnaz and Tahmina Shaily redefine family structures. Confronting legal hurdles and societal stigmas, these resilient women prioritize financial independence and emotional well-being
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Police retirements, transfers not politically motivated: Home minister
Clarification comes a day after 16 DIGs and one additional DIG were sent into forced retirement
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Iran says they will attack United States forces if they enter Strait of Hormuz
Iran’s military warned on Monday that United States forces would be attacked if they entered the Strait of Hormuz, after president Donald Trump said the United States would begin escorting
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Bangladesh
USF student Limon laid to rest in Jamalpur
Limon’s body was flown back to Bangladesh earlier today
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Police returning to previous uniform: Home Minister
The government has decided to change the police uniform, said Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed. He said that the upper part of the uniform will remain the same navy blue shirt
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Case filed against madrasa teacher as 11-year-old rape victim found pregnant
A case has been filed against a madrasa teacher in connection with the rape and subsequent pregnancy of an 11-year-old student in Madan upazila of Netrokona. Although the case was
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What you can't do without a TIN in Bangladesh
Many activities cannot be carried out without a Tax Identification Number (TIN), making it essential to obtain one. As a result, many people are compelled to take a TIN simply
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US-Bangladesh trade deal: Writ filed challenging legality
A writ petition was filed with the High Court challenging the legality of the reciprocal trade agreement between Bangladesh and the US, describing it as unreasonable, structurally imbalanced and contrary
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International
Modi’s poll gains point to push on India’s civil law reform, infrastructure
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party was set on Monday to record substantial victories in state elections, an outcome that could accelerate its landmark policies like uniform civil laws and
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Pakistan facilitates return of Iranian crew from US-seized ship
The handover follows a tense maritime standoff in the Gulf of Oman, where US forces intercepted the Iranian-flagged vessel
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Dubai airport passenger traffic drops 66 percent over Mideast war
Traveller numbers at Dubai International, usually the world's busiest for international passenger traffic, sank to 2.5 million, down 66 percent year on year
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Australian inquiry opens public hearings into Bondi Beach shooting
Public hearings began with members of Sydney's Jewish community expected to talk about their experience of antisemitism
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Early Trends show Trinamool and BJP locked in close fight
As early trends from the West Bengal Assembly elections came in around 9:00 am, a close contest emerged between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Trinamool Congress (All India Trinamool
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Technology
Meta acquires humanoid robotics firm Assured Robot Intelligence
Meta has purchased Assured Robot Intelligence, a startup focused on teaching humanoid machines to anticipate and react to human behaviour. The financial details of the acquisition remain private.
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Anthropic finalising $1.5bn joint venture with Wall Street firms: report
Anthropic is reportedly finalising a joint venture worth approximately $1.5 billion with Blackstone, Goldman Sachs, and a handful of other Wall Street firms.
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Jobs of the week
Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
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Sport
FIFA faces World Cup broadcast crisis in India and China
The lack of a confirmed broadcast agreement with India or China is unusual at this stage.
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There will be no 'committee team' under me, says Tamim
Bangladesh Cricket Board’s (BCB) ad hoc committee president Tamim Iqbal said that there will be no "committee team" during his tenure, elaborating that no team in the domestic circuit will
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Shoriful Islam in interview: ‘We are all the same, all performers’
Bangladesh’s left-arm pacer Shoriful Islam has been in excellent form in white-ball cricket, claiming five wickets at an economy rate of just 2.88 in the One Day International (ODI) series
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Babar confirms commitment to all formats after PSL triumph
“Don’t stress, I will play in all three formats,” he said, adding that it is not for players to decide which format to skip. “A player’s job is to play.”
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Three stadiums set for 22-year allocation to BFF
The NSC is getting ready to allot all three stadiums for 22 years, keeping the processing time in mind.
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BFF to name new head coach 'within three days'
The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) is set to appoint a new head coach for the national team within the next three days after the National Teams Committee trimmed the list
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আলোচিত
সফল হতে সরকারের ভিতরে শুদ্ধি অভিযান জরুরি
সফল হতে সরকারের ভিতরে শুদ্ধি অভিযান জরুরি
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আগে বায়তুল মালের চাঁদা প্রদান নাকি বউয়ের চিকিৎসা? জামায়াত এমপি মাসুদকে রাশেদ
বিএনপি নেতা রাশেদ খান জামায়াতে ইসলামীর বায়তুল মাল কার্যক্রম নিয়ে প্রশ্ন তুলে সামাজিক যোগাযোগমাধ্যম ফেসবুকে একটি স্ট্যাটাস দিয়েছেন।
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Politics
Section 144 imposed as Chhatra Dal factions face off in Rangamati
At least one Jubo Dal activist was injured after rival groups clashed over a programme by the newly announced district committee
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BNP lawmakers from reserved women seats pay homage at graves of Zia, Khaleda Zia
A total of 36 newly elected members of parliament of the BNP alliance from the reserved women’s seats of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad paid tribute to Bangladesh Nationalist Party founder
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BNP follows AL’s path by ignoring referendum verdict: opposition leaders
Leaders of the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami-led opposition alliance on Sunday alleged that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party was following the path of the Awami League by ignoring the verdict of the referendum,
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Business
Exports snap 8-month decline with 33% surge in April
Shipments reach $4b with all top 20 export markets posting positive YoY growth
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Beyond the clouds: AIUB’s state-of-the-art Supercomputing hub sets new standards for AI research
This academic institution now provides access to advanced AI research capabilities which previously required extensive server networks, thereby enabling students and researchers in Bangladesh to conduct top-tier research.
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bti–The Daily Star Stellar Women Awards to return with third edition next month
The application and nomination window for the new edition will open next month, inviting eligible candidates from across the country to apply.
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Editorial
Measles disaster warrants answers
Govt must open an inquiry to establish individual responsibility.
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Without NBR reform, the revenue crisis will only deepen
Is there any immediate prospect of reviving meaningful revenue sector reforms under the new government?
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Power, purpose and void between them
THERE are moments when a system continues to function long after its meaning has evaporated. The lights stay on. The machinery hums. Orders are issued, numbers are processed and announcements
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Driving market transformation
ON A humid morning in rural Bangladesh, a farmer scrolls through market prices on a smartphone before deciding where to sell his produce. Not long ago, such a decision would
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Global governance crisis
THE contemporary international system is undergoing a profound transformation marked by a crisis in global governance and the erosion of multilateralism. Institutions that once underpinned cooperation, such as the United
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Entertainment
Nitai asks DCs to beef up security for folk artistes
Cultural affairs minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury on Monday asked the deputy commissioners (DCs) to beef up security for the folk artistes while calling them to nurture cultural programmes at the
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Big Night: When food becomes a language of identity, economy, and cultural survival
Food is often used in international films as a decorative device, a visual representation designed to entice viewers to experience tactile and gustatory gratification. But a few films go beyond
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Dhaka to host Rabindra Sangeet festival marking Tagore’s birth anniversary
Organised by the Bangladesh Rabindra Sangeet Shilpi Sangstha, the 37th edition of the festival will take place at the Liberation War Museum auditorium in Agargaon. Preparations are now in their
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‘Domer Madar’ marks 80th show with three-day theatre festival
Titled “Domer Madar Theatre Festival: Journey to 80”, the programme will feature five performances of the production between May 6 and May 8. Shows are scheduled daily at 5:30pm and
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Health
Unicef message was not a measles outbreak warning: Prof Sayedur tells Star
Amid public anger over child deaths, key health adviser to interim govt says outbreaks usually result from several long-term factors and that vaccine procurement approvals were given on time
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81% of children vaccinated against measles: Health minister
Says remaining children will be vaccinated soon
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Life style
Summer eye makeup trends every Bengali woman will love
Master sultry summer eye makeup by blending sunset gold and copper creamy eyeshadow sticks for effortless beauty. Enhance your festival look with rhinestones and crystals, perfectly capturing the vibrant, boho-chic
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The struggles and challenges of clubs outside Dhaka
Those who associate with various clubs or organisations at universities face various challenges, especially financial crisis to implement good ideas. Spending days and nights on campus, organising programmes while neglecting
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To Sreemangal on a train with HE Michael Miller!
With the end of April providing a rain-soothed layer of comfort over a sun scorched country, the month of May began with tell-tale signs of monsoon. Some are saying, rainy
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