Wasim Akram, first martyr of July movement in Ctg, to be remembered tomorrow
Published: July 15, 2025 08:58
Wasim Akram, the first martyr of the July uprising in Chattogram, will be remembered tomorrow on the first anniversary of his tragic death
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OC, 5 other cops withdrawn over extortion allegation
Published: July 15, 2025 08:50
The six officials were relieved of duty and reassigned following broadcast of the extortion incident
'World's oldest marathon runner' dies aged 114 in road accident
Published: July 15, 2025 08:20
India's Fauja Singh, believed to be the world's oldest distance runner, has died in a road accident aged 114, his biographer said Tuesday.
Yunus orders quick appointment of headmasters in govt primary schools
Published: July 15, 2025 07:46
Yunus has directed that vacant headmaster positions in government primary schools be filled as quickly as possible
Ronaldo's Al-Nassr gets Jorge Jesus as new coach
Published: July 15, 2025 07:25
Al-Nassr appointed Portuguese Jorge Jesus as coach on Monday, two months after he left their bitter Saudi Pro-League rivals Al-Hilal.
If consensus commission fails, it will be a collective failure: Ali Riaz
Published: July 15, 2025 07:13
He made the remarks in his opening statement during the 14th day of the second phase of dialogues with political parties
34 Indian fishermen held for illegal fishing in Bay
Published: July 15, 2025 06:46
Several species of sea fish were recovered from the trawlers
Piecemeal steps wonât restore stock investor confidence
Published: July 15, 2025 06:32
Simply raising the tax gap between listed and non-listed firms and taking some piecemeal steps would not restore investorsâ confidence in the stock market, BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said yesterday..âMany foreign investorsâŚ
Gill says Pant should be fit to play in fourth Test
Published: July 15, 2025 06:26
India captain Shubman Gill said the finger injury suffered by Rishabh Pant in the third Test against England is not overly serious and the wicketkeeper-batsman should be able to play in the next match in Manchester.
Stocks rebound in early trade
https://www.thedailystar.net/business/news/stocks-rebound-early-trade-3940031
Published: July 15, 2025 05:52
The DSEX rose 15.83 points to 5,077.66 as of 11:42 am
Dhaleshwari toll plaza crash: HC seeks explanation over compensation
Published: July 15, 2025 05:31
The HC questioned why each of five people who were injured should not be given Tk 50 lakh in compensation
World Bank VP meets CA, praises interim govt's economic steps
Published: July 15, 2025 05:28
He paid tribute to the students who lost their lives in the July Uprising last year
Sohag murder: Another accused arrested
Published: July 15, 2025 04:17
A team of Rab arrested Nannu, an FIR-named accused in the case, from Narayanganj around 1:00am
32 seconds to disaster: Final moments of Air India flight 171
Published: July 15, 2025 03:53
From lift-off to impact: What happened on Air India flight 171 in the final seconds before its crash in western India
From McCullum to Louis: Starcâs historic 400-wicket trail
Published: July 15, 2025 03:33
Mitchell Starc joined elite company on Monday, becoming just the fourth Australian to claim 400 Test wickets.
US imposes 17% tariff on Mexican tomatoes after withdrawing from agreement
Published: July 15, 2025 03:17
The US and Mexico first struck an agreement in 1996 to regulate Mexican tomato exports and address US complaints of unfair competition.
Trump gives Russia 50 days to make Ukraine deal
https://www.thedailystar.net/news/world/news/trump-gives-russia-50-days-make-ukraine-deal-3939966
Published: July 15, 2025 03:13
Trump said he was "very, very unhappy" with Vladimir Putin
SAFF U-20 Women's Championship: Bangladesh eye third win
Published: July 15, 2025 03:10
Bangladesh womenâs team take on Bhutan today at 3pm at the Bashundhara Kings Arena in their third SAFF U-20 Championship clash.
Stokes after India nail-biter: "I just want to lie on my bed"
Published: July 15, 2025 02:51
The all-rounder was named player of the match after scoring 77 runs and taking five wickets across the Test, in addition to an important first-innings run out of Rishabh Pant, as England went 2-1 up in a five-match series.
UN says development goals progress 'insufficient' 10 years on
Published: July 15, 2025 02:24
In a report published Monday, the United Nations said that 35 percent of the objectives were advancing, while around half had stagnated and the rest were heading backwards
China says economy grew 5.2% in second quarter
https://www.thedailystar.net/news/asia/china/news/china-says-economy-grew-52-second-quarter-3939946
Published: July 15, 2025 02:19
The country's leadership is fighting a multi-front battle to sustain growth, a challenge made more difficult by US President Donald Trump's tariff campaign
Chelsea's blueprint silences the noise
https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/football/news/chelseas-blueprint-silences-the-noise-3939596
Published: July 15, 2025 01:30
"The message before the game was to make them understand that we are here to win the game," Maresca said.
Sohag Murder: Fear grips traders in Old Dhaka
https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/sohag-murder-fear-grips-traders-old-dhaka-3939501
Published: July 14, 2025 23:05
Traders in Old Dhaka yesterday said they are living in constant fear following the brutal murder of a fellow businessman in the Mitford area.
Birthday bash to backlash: Spanish government calls for probe into Yamal's 18th
Published: July 14, 2025 22:40
What began as a glittering 18th birthday celebration for Barcelona star Lamine Yamal has spiralled into controversy, with the Spanish government now calling for an official investigation into alleged exploitation at the event which took place in a countryâŚ
Australia bowl out West Indies for second-lowest Test score of 27
Published: July 14, 2025 21:34
Australia bowled out the West Indies for the second-lowest Test score of 27 in Kingston on Monday as the tourists secured a 3-0 series clean sweep with a 176-run victory.
Starc claims 400th wicket as West Indies crumble
Published: July 14, 2025 21:19
Australia fast bowler Mitchell Starc produced the most devastating opening spell of bowling in Test cricket, reaching the landmark of 400 wickets on the way, as the West Indies were left in ruins at 22 for six at the end of the first session on the thirdâŚ
Holding fair polls govtâs main job, but it canât ignore reforms
Published: July 14, 2025 21:15
Even though the main responsibility of the interim government, formed in the wake of the July mass uprising, is to hold a free and fair election, it cannot ignore peopleâs aspirations for reforms, said Gonoforum founder and eminent jurist Dr Kamal HossainâŚ
Modric joins Milan in one-year deal
https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/football/news/modric-joins-milan-one-year-deal-3939916
Published: July 14, 2025 20:34
Croatia captain Luka Modric, who left Real Madrid after 13 years at the LaLiga club, has completed his move to AC Milan on a one-year deal with an option to extend until June 2027, the Serie A side said on Monday.
Tense exchanges made Lord's test more exciting, says Gill
Published: July 14, 2025 20:24
Heated exchanges between England and India players made the Lord's test more exciting and challenging, India captain Shubman Gill said after England took a 2-1 lead in the series with a dramatic 22-run win on Monday.
âResist extortionistsâ
https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/politics/news/resist-extortionists-3939601
Published: July 14, 2025 20:05
Law Adviser Asif Nazrul yesterday called on all to stand up against extortionists, stating that the administration would support such efforts.
Climate Refugee: Rehabilitation list for 4,409 in Coxâs Bazar cancelled
Published: July 14, 2025 20:01
A list of 4,409 people selected for rehabilitation under the Coxâs Bazar Climate Refugee Rehabilitation Project (Khurushkul) has been cancelled.
2 killed in Jashore road crash
Published: July 14, 2025 20:01
Two people were killed in a  road accident in Jashoreâs Monirampur upazila yesterday.
4 JP factions come together as 'a show of greater unity'
Published: July 14, 2025 19:46
Three senior leaders recently expelled from GM Quader's Jatiya Party also joined the event
Take steps to freeze, confiscate foreign assets of Benazir
Published: July 14, 2025 19:42
The assets include two bank accounts, one residential apartment and one commercial apartment in USA and two bank accounts in Malaysia. Of those, the two apartments in the USA has a market value of $430,000, and the bank accounts were opened in StandardâŚ
Real Madrid sign Benfica's Carreras to continue summer rebuild
Published: July 14, 2025 19:39
Real Madrid signed defender Alvaro Carreras from Benfica on a six-year deal, the Spanish giants said on Monday.
4 âARA menâ held with UZI at Rohingya camp
https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/4-ara-men-held-uzi-rohingya-camp-3939866
Published: July 14, 2025 19:31
Four alleged members of the Arakan Rohingya Army (ARA) have been arrested during a joint operation by the Bangladesh Army and Armed Police Battalion (APBn) at Rohingya Camp 11 in Coxâs Bazarâs Ukhiya.
12-year-old boy found dead in Dhaka hotel
Published: July 14, 2025 19:15
The boy is estimated to be around 12 years old.
Man held over Shyamoli robbery
Published: July 14, 2025 19:15
The arrestee has been identified as Kabir Hossain, 32, while the victim is Shimion Tripura, 30
Sohag murder being exploited for political leverage
Published: July 14, 2025 18:53
Accuses govt of carrying out smear campaign against Tarique, party
JCD protests mob incitement by âsecret groupâ
https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/jcd-protests-mob-incitement-secret-group-3939366
Published: July 14, 2025 18:45
Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD), a BNP-backed student body, demonstrated across the country yesterday, protesting the activities of a "long-operating underground group" and their attempt to incite mobs, disrupt academic environments, and worsen the law andâŚ
Dengue cases cross 15,000 mark
https://www.thedailystar.net/health/disease/news/dengue-cases-cross-15000-mark-3939396
Published: July 14, 2025 18:42
At least two dengue patients died while 330 patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till yesterday morning.
England's Bashir out of remainder of India series
https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/cricket/news/englands-bashir-out-remainder-india-series-3939846
Published: July 14, 2025 18:40
Shoaib Bashir was ruled out of the remainder of England's series against India less than an hour after taking the match-clinching wicket in the third Test at Lord's on Monday.
Three to die for killing man in Sitakunda
https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/three-die-killing-man-sitakunda-3939516
Published: July 14, 2025 18:33
A Chattogram court yesterday sentenced three people to death in connection with the 2021 murder of a man in Chattogram's Sitakunda.
Woman, 2 children found murdered in their home
Published: July 14, 2025 18:18
Police recovered the bodies of a woman and two children with their throats slit from their house in Mymensinghâs Bhaluka upazila yesterday morning.
Consensus commission: Talks snag on womenâs seats, upper house
Published: July 14, 2025 18:16
The National Consensus Commission proposed establishing an upper house comprising elected representatives from each district and city corporation, and suggested abolishing the current system of reserved seats for women in parliament.
Waterlogging in Dhaka south: Another year, another spell of suffering
Published: July 14, 2025 18:16
With the monsoon setting in, southern part of Dhaka city braces for a fresh spell of waterlogging, as the city corporation has yet to take effective measures to mitigate the perennial problem despite identifying 30 highly vulnerable areas nearly two yearsâŚ
US tariff negotiations: Dhaka gears up for 3rd round of talks to avert tariff shock
Published: July 14, 2025 18:04
Bangladesh will launch the third round of negotiations with the United States Trade Representative (USTR) next week, aiming to secure a more ârationalâ tariff structure before the AugustâŻ1 deadline, said Commerce Adviser SkâŻBashirâŻUddin yesterday.
July uprising anniversary marked with cultural event at Shaheed Minar
Published: July 14, 2025 17:27
Turkish envoy, advisers join event
Govt declares esports as official sport; national guidelines in works
Published: July 14, 2025 16:46
The Government of Bangladesh has formally recognised esports as an official sport, aligning the country with a growing global trend of legitimising competitive video gaming.
Sohag murder: Pro-BNP lawyers vow not to defend accused
Published: July 14, 2025 16:40
They also called on other lawyers to refrain from defending the accused
Law adviser urges citizens to resist extortionists
Published: July 14, 2025 16:25
July Memorial unveiled in Narayanganj
England beat India by 22 runs to win third Test
https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/cricket/news/england-beat-india-22-runs-win-third-test-3939591
Published: July 14, 2025 15:57
England beat India by 22 runs in a thrilling third Test at Lord's on Monday to take a 2-1 lead in the five-match series.
Mirza Abbas accuses 'a party' of taking 'hadia' from Bashundhara, City Group, others
Published: July 14, 2025 15:56
Mirza Abbas also BNP cannot be removed from public sentiment through "conspiracy"
List of 4,409 people in Cox's Bazar Climate Refugee Rehabilitation Project cancelled
Published: July 14, 2025 15:42
The list was prepared in 2011
Middlemen, extortion push up vegetable prices: report
https://www.thedailystar.net/business/news/middlemen-extortion-push-vegetable-prices-report-3939561
Published: July 14, 2025 15:39
The dominance of middlemen, a lack of information, extortion, and unpredictable transportation costs have a significant impact, resulting in the high retail prices of vegetables, according to a recent Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC)âŚ
Train hits truck at Khulna level crossing
Published: July 14, 2025 15:37
No major casualties; Rail link between Khulna, rest of country snapped
Population policy updated to harness demographic edge
Published: July 14, 2025 15:26
In 2012, the government enacted the Population Policy, with the first objective of reducing the total fertility rate
BCB holds discussion with players on BPL
https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/cricket/news/bcb-holds-discussion-players-bpl-3939551
Published: July 14, 2025 15:17
The BPL Governing Council of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Monday hosted an open discussion session with experienced cricketers to discuss the future of the Bangladesh Premier League.
'Liberation War era' grenade found in Moulvibazar
Published: July 14, 2025 15:14
A bomb disposal unit from the Sylhet neutralised the grenade
Why should the police collect details of election candidates?
Published: July 14, 2025 15:09
In a letter sent to all police stations the Police Headquarters instructed officers to submit candidate information
Admissions halted at Govt Unani and Ayurvedic College amid student protest
Published: July 14, 2025 15:02
Students of the college have been staging protests since July 1
Aminul hopeful of timely BCB elections
https://www.thedailystar.net/top-news/news/aminul-hopeful-timely-bcb-elections-3939526
Published: July 14, 2025 14:54
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul insisted that they have no plans of changing the schedule of the upcoming board election which is supposed to be held before the end of October this year.
Court orders ACC to take steps to freeze and confiscate foreign assets of Benazir
Published: July 14, 2025 14:42
However, the ACC did not mention how much money he deposited in these accounts
3 sentenced to death in Sitakunda murder
https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/3-sentenced-death-sitakunda-murder-3939516
Published: July 14, 2025 14:33
The victim was killed inside his house on April 10, 2021
BNP now a protector of Mujibism, says Nahid
Published: July 14, 2025 14:07
'BNP is now protecting the ideology of Mujibism like the previous government. They are involved in corruption, extortion, and criminal activities just like the previous government,' says NCP chief
Old Dhaka traders say running business in constant fear, issue 7-day ultimatium
Published: July 14, 2025 14:05
"Our trust on the police is fading away. We are demanding the immediate deployment of an army camp in the area"
Saudi dates flourish in coastal Bagerhat
https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/saudi-dates-flourish-coastal-bagerhat-3939471
Published: July 14, 2025 14:02
Over 70 trees are bearing fruit, with another 200 expected to produce within the year
89 killed as Syria sectarian clashes rage
https://www.thedailystar.net/news/world/news/89-killed-syria-sectarian-clashes-rage-3939441
Published: July 14, 2025 13:31
As the violence escalated, Israel said it struck several tanks
Islami Bank chairman, family membersâ bank account details sought
Published: July 14, 2025 13:24
The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit wants the information by July 15
ATAB seeks govt action to curb syndicate control in air ticket market
Published: July 14, 2025 13:06
ATAB said that deliberate flight reductions by certain airlines worsened the situation
Over 9,000km of Noakhali roads need urgent repair
Published: July 14, 2025 13:06
The broken roads include 3,509 km of paved roads, 209 km of brick-paved roads, and 5,310 km of earthen roads
Those speaking against Tarique Rahman are enemies of democracy: Fakhrul
Published: July 14, 2025 12:46
"Those who are doing this are carrying out activities to destroy Bangladesh"
2 dengue patients die in one day; cases cross 15,000 mark
Published: July 14, 2025 12:42
At least two dengue patients died while 330 patients were hospitalised in the last 24 hours till this morning
Archer strikes as England eye stunning Lord's Test win over India
Published: July 14, 2025 12:41
Fast bowler Archer, in his first Test after more than four years of injury-induced exile, removed dangerman Rishabh Pant and Washington Sundar as India slumped to 82-7.
'Discourse by the shore': Architecture summit concludes in Coxâs Bazar
Published: July 14, 2025 12:40
Over 60 architects from across Bangladesh gathered for two days to discuss eco-tourism
Farmers eye good returns as guava season kicks off
Published: July 14, 2025 12:31
However, they do not expect a sharp fall this year
Top criminal Subrata Bain had started reforming his gang in Dhaka: police
Published: July 14, 2025 12:08
Subrata Bain was arrested in Kushtia on May 27
Bangladesh delegation to visit USA next week to resume tariff negotiation
Published: July 14, 2025 11:54
Commerce adviser hopeful of concluding talks before August 1
Turning life around with duck farming
https://www.thedailystar.net/news/bangladesh/news/turning-life-around-duck-farming-3939371
Published: July 14, 2025 11:51
Shukkur Ali's life once revolved around hardship and uncertainty
Chhatra Dal blocks Shahbagh for an hour protesting mobs, academic disruption
Published: July 14, 2025 11:45
JCD leaders and activists began gathering at Nayapaltan area earlier in the afternoon
HC issues rule asking why Yunus should not be declared 'National Reformer'
Published: July 14, 2025 11:37
The court also asked why the authorities should not be ordered to publish an authentic list of the martyrs
Consensus Commission tables alternative proposals for bicameral parliament
Published: July 14, 2025 11:31
One proposal puts forth PR for the upper house, while another suggests district, city-based polls
17 more banks team up with govt to boost universal pension scheme
Published: July 14, 2025 11:16
In total, 41 banks have now partnered with the National Pension Authority
Iran says 'no specific date' for US nuclear talks
https://www.thedailystar.net/news/world/news/iran-says-no-specific-date-us-nuclear-talks-3939316
Published: July 14, 2025 10:39
Araghchi and Witkoff met starting in April, without concluding a deal after five rounds of talks that were the highest-level contact between their two countries since Washington in 2018 abandoned a landmark nuclear agreement.
ACC sues AL leader Hanif, wife over Tk 32.09cr illegal assets
Published: July 14, 2025 10:24
ACC Director General Akhtar Hossain confirmed the development today
Stocks fall for second day
https://www.thedailystar.net/business/news/stocks-fall-second-day-3939301
Published: July 14, 2025 10:13
The DSEX lost 4.6 points before closing the day at 5,061.83
7 jailed in DMP crackdown on illegal parking, road obstructions
Published: July 14, 2025 10:12
A mobile court drive was launched by police today in Mitford and Babubazar areas
Dhaka's rail link with northern dists restored after 2 hours
Published: July 14, 2025 09:50
Rail communication between Dhaka and the northern region of the country was restored after a two-hour suspension caused by a truck breakdown near the Sonakhali rail crossing in Kaliakoir upazila of Gazipur.
India's Siraj fined for fiery Duckett send-off
https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/cricket/news/indias-siraj-fined-fiery-duckett-send-3939286
Published: July 14, 2025 09:38
India pacer Mohammed Siraj has been fined 15 percent of his match fee and handed one demerit point due to his aggressive reaction after taking Ben Duckett's wicket on day four of the third Test at Lord's, the sport's governing body said on Monday.
N'ganj 7-murder: ICT allows interrogation of 3 ex-Rab men over Ziaul Ahsanâs role
Published: July 14, 2025 09:28
They will be interrogated in order to gather information regarding the alleged involvement Ziaul Ahsan in the killings
2 killed in Jashore road accident
Published: July 14, 2025 09:23
The accident occurred around 9:30am near a fuel station
Taka gains against dollar after years
https://www.thedailystar.net/business/news/taka-gains-against-dollar-after-years-3939271
Published: July 14, 2025 09:23
Taka gains ground as dollar influx rises, strengthening currency after years
Bangladesh sends mangoes to South Asian leaders as diplomatic gesture
Published: July 14, 2025 09:15
Adviser Touhid is extending the gesture to the foreign ministers of these nations, as well
Markram named ICC Player of the Month for June
https://www.thedailystar.net/sports/cricket/news/markram-named-icc-player-the-month-june-3939241
Published: July 14, 2025 08:57
Aiden Markram's pivotal all-round performance in the ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia at Lordâs has earned him the ICC Menâs Player of the Month award for June 2025.
Maresca hails 'great triumph' in winning Club World Cup
Published: July 14, 2025 08:30
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca insisted winning the Club World Cup meant as much as winning the Champions League after his side beat Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 in the final of the first edition of FIFA's new competition on Sunday.
Eight former cops indicted for Chankharpool killings during July uprising
Published: July 14, 2025 08:15
Among the accused, four were produced before the court
Womenâs voices drove anti-fascist struggle forward: Ali Riaz
Published: July 14, 2025 08:13
He underscores the importance of institutionalising women's participation in nation-building
Govt launches probe into recruitment of 65 doctors at Shishu hospital
Published: July 14, 2025 08:10
The health ministry has launched an investigation into the recruitment of 65 doctors at Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute
No sharp rise in crime, data shows stability: govt
Published: July 14, 2025 07:38
The interim government today said that available data does not fully support claims of a sharp rise in crimes across Bangladesh this year
Australia stumble to 99-6 as Joseph leads West Indies fightback
Published: July 14, 2025 07:30
West Indies fought back on Sunday to reduce Australia to 99 for six in their second innings, a lead of 181, as the pink-ball Test at Sabina Park remained on a knife-edge at the close on day two.
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