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Leave government before forming party

"If students form a new political party, we don't have any objection. In fact, we'll be delighted and we'll welcome them," Fakhrul said while speaking at a clothes distribution programme for the destitute at a playground in Uttara's 13-No sector, organised by the...

The growth in the number of economic units in Bangladesh has slowed over the past decade, primarily due to capital shortages among rural entrepreneurs, according to the latest Economic Census of the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics.

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has urged party leaders and activists to work for the implementation of its 31-point reform outline.

Market-based pricing can cut fuel prices by Tk 10-15 a litre: CPD

The existing automatic pricing formula does not reflect global markets, the think-tank says

Reaction / Will the mob decide Bangladesh’s future?

In Joypurhat, a group of people stormed a football field and forced a women's match to be cancelled

‘AL won’t be allowed to hold protests’

Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam has said the Awami League will not be allowed to demonstrate until it apologises and its leadership faces trial for the killings during the July uprising.

BNP to launch movement to 'guide' interim govt, says Salahuddin

BNP Standing Committee member Salahuddin Ahmed today said his party plans to initiate a movement aimed at guiding the interim government and paving the way for an elected political government

Analysis / Election likely to be earlier than later

Scenarios point towards a December-January election

Man City rally to avoid Champions League exit, face Real or Bayern next

Manchester City saved themselves from an embarrassing early Champions League exit with three second-half goals to beat Club Brugge 3-1 on Wednesday.

Real Madrid down Brest to earn Champions League playoff seeding

Holders Real Madrid made sure they would be seeded for Friday's Champions League playoff draw by beating Stade Brest 3-0 away in the last round of the first phase on Wednesday.

Persistent PSV end Liverpool's perfect Champions League run

Dutch champions PSV Eindhoven twice came from behind Wednesday to beat Liverpool 3-2 in a spectacular Champions League match, denying the Reds a perfect record in the league phase.

Arsenal secured a spot in the Champions League round of 16 as they rallied from a goal down to win 2-1 at Girona on Wednesday thanks to goals from Jorginho and Ethan Nwaneri.

Barca secure second in Champions League with Atalanta draw

Barcelona made sure of second place in the Champions League on Wednesday after being held to a 2-2 draw by plucky Atalanta, who failed in their mission for direct qualification for the last 16.

Champions League / Bayern beat Slovan but miss out on top-eight finish

Bayern Munich eased past Slovan Bratislava 3-1 in the Champions League on Wednesday but the Germans missed out on a top-eight finish and automatic qualification and will go into a playoff for a spot in the Round of 16.

Dembele hattrick helps PSG ensure playoff spot

Ousmane Dembele scored a hattrick as Paris Saint-Germain romped to a 4-1 win at Stuttgart, qualifying themselves for the Champions League playoffs.

Six goals see Lille gatecrash top eight places in Champions League

Lille gatecrashed the top eight of the Champions League standings and booked an unexpected place in the last 16 when they hammered hapless Feyenoord 6-1 at home on Wednesday on the last night of the group competition.

Opinion

Opinion

Daylight muggings expose Mohammadpur's vulnerability

Police must step up to prevent such incidents

‘The BRT project was flawed from the start’

Dr Md Shamsul Hoque, professor of civil engineering at the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), talks to Monorom Polok of The Daily Star about the maiden BRT line in Dhaka that opened last month.

Business

Business

Accounts, assets of wilful defaulters must be seized: CPD

The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has called for closing the accounts of wilful defaulters and holding three former governors accountable for their roles in the beleaguered banking sector.

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Sports

Sports

Tamim urges BPL to fix payment disputes and restructure for future

Beyond payment concerns, Tamim believes the BPL’s scheduling and team structure need adjustments to elevate the tournament’s standard.

Rangpur’s rough run reshapes playoffs race

Despite having started the league phase with eight wins on the trot, Rangpur lost a bit of firepower as Englishman Alex Hales left for ILT20, Pakistan’s Khushdil Shah departed for the Champions Trophy camp, while Soumya Sarkar only returned following an injury.

Non-payment of players, small boundaries, suspicions plaguing BPL 11 

The latest episode of Pitch Perfect brings you an in-depth discussion of the disappointing plight of the BPL and its future.

News

News

Chhatra Sangbad apologises, removes controversial article defaming Liberation War

The organisation issued an apology, saying that the inclusion of these controversial lines was "unexpected"

Swechhasebak Dal leader sued for illegal sand, stone extraction

Five more individuals have also been accused in the case

OC files GD following criminal’s threat on Facebook in Ctg

Officer-in-Charge of Baizid Bostami Police Station under Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) filed a general diary early today against a criminal after he issued a threat against the police officer on Facebook Live last night

Biman's advance ticket booking, blocking now zero: MD

Ticket blocking and advance seat booking without passenger names or passports in Biman Bangladesh Airlines is now nearly zero, said Biman MD and CEO Shafiqur Rahman today

30 killed, 60 hurt in festival stampede in India

At least 30 people were killed and 60 injured in a pre-dawn stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela, in Prayagraj, formerly Allahabad, in India's Uttar Pradesh state, a senior official confirmed

Entertainment

Entertainment

After Mehazabien and Pori Moni, Apu Biswas also barred from inauguration event

Following the social media controversy over two prominent actresses, Mehazabien Chowdhury in Chattogram and Pori Moni in Tangail, being prevented from attending launch events in their respective locations, another actress, Apu Biswas, has faced the same obstacle today. She was scheduled to inaugurate a restaurant in Dhaka’s Kamrangirchar area.

Shakib Khan concludes Eid film shoot, returns home

The film stars Kolkata actress Idhika Paul alongside Shakib Khan, with Nusrat Jahan from Kolkata also making an appearance in an item song.

Tarunner Utsab 2025 unites the nation in celebration

Tarunner Utsab (Youth Festival) 2025, organised by the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, is currently being celebrated nationwide. The programmes are being held at district, divisional, and central levels. As part of this initiative, the Music, Dance, and Recitation Department of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy has organised the band music event “Bol Bir—Ami Chiro Unnoto Shir” in six districts and dance performances in 50 districts to celebrate the energy, enthusiasm, and potential of youth.

Life & Living

Life & Living

#Perspective / Rethinking traditions: The double standards of marriages

Marriage traditions in the subcontinent reinforce patriarchal norms, with brides leaving home while grooms staying is stigmatised. Urbanisation, education, and feminist movements challenge these customs, promoting equality, nuclear families, and religious interpretations advocating fairness in marital arrangements.

#Women Empowerment / Trailblazing Bangladeshi women reach new heights in mountaineering

Five Bangladeshi women mountaineers defied societal norms on a historic Nepal expedition, promoting gender equality in outdoor sports. Inspired by Begum Rokeya’s vision, they champion resilience, empowerment, and future training programs to support female climbers in Bangladesh.

Looking at your dream job? Here’s how to get hired

Proactive job hunting involves thorough research, tailored resumes, networking, and interview preparation. Research industry trends, enhance skills via online courses, align resumes with job descriptions, leverage LinkedIn, and practice thoughtful responses for first impressions.

Youth

Youth

14-year-old Jasmine escapes child marriage, stands first in her class

At the age of 13, while she was still in grade eight, Jasmine was about to be married off by her mother and stepfather.

Where did Bangladeshi universities rank in the 2025 "World University Rankings by Subject"?

15 Bangladeshi universities have been ranked across the 11 subject categories this year.

University teachers are struggling with their mental health – Here's why

While their noble profession is possibly one of the most reputable one there is, the educational system in many ways, fails to accommodate their needs, which ultimately takes a toll on their mental health.

Tech & Startup

Tech & Startup

Bangladesh signs MoU with ADB to develop country’s first green data centre

The Posts and Telecommunications Division under the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology, BTCL, the Public-Private Partnership Authority (PPPA), and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to develop the country’s first green data centre under a public-private partnership (PPP) model through international competitive bidding on 27 January.

Upstart DeepSeek faces heightened scrutiny as AI wows

DeepSeek faces an uncertain future in its home country

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Gov for US agencies as DeepSeek gains traction

OpenAI has recently unveiled ChatGPT Gov, a version of its AI-powered chatbot platform tailored for U.S. government agencies. The launch comes as AI increasingly becomes a focal point of global competition, with DeepSeek making notable advancements in the field.

Star Multimedia

Star Multimedia

Parking wealth under the Dubai sun

The city’s booming real estate has also been used by Bangladeshis as an offshore haven to park wealth for a big reason

Palestinians return to north Gaza after breakthrough on hostages

Israel had been preventing Palestinians from returning to their homes in northern Gaza, accusing Hamas of violating the terms of the truce

What should be the tenure for a PM as per Reform Commission

Watch today's Star Explains to find out more

Protests in CHT over attacks on indigenous people

Indigenous students and community members demonstrated in Rangamati, Khagrachari, and Bandarban following an attack by members of an organisation called "Students for Sovereignty" on a programme in Dhaka

Top terrorists involved in extortion after being released from jail?

Senior reporter Mohammad Jamil Khan of The Daily Star discusses these issues and more with Ziauddin Shiplu

Environment

Environment

Approval needed to cut trees under social forestry

The High Court yesterday ruled that trees planted under the social forestry programme cannot be cut without approval from designated authorities.

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Dhaka Boat Club asked to vacate illegally occupied land

Accusing the Dhaka Boat Club authorities of occupying over 10 acres of government land illegally, Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) today asked the club president to vacate the land within next seven days

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Mega-iceberg drifts towards Antarctic penguin island

The gigantic wall of ice is moving slowly from Antarctica on a potential collision course with South Georgia

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Over 4,000 fires caused by cigarette butts in 2024

140 people were killed in fires and 341 sustained burn injuries this year

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70 turtles found dead on Cox’s Bazar beach

At least 70 carcasses of Olive Ridley sea turtles have been recovered over the last three days from Cox’s Bazar beach between Teknaf and Himchhari.

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Tangail forest: Two lead factories demolished

A mobile court in a drive yesterday destroyed two illegal lead processing factories set up in the forest area under Tangail’s Ghatail upazila.

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China, India will be urged to consider Bangladesh’s interests during dam construction: Rizwana

Padma and Teesta rivers are already experiencing reduced water flow and if the Brahmaputra's flow is reduced, Bangladesh will face severe challenges, says the environment adviser

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DoE files case against four for hill cutting in Sylhet

Mamunur Rashid, an inspector at the DoE's Sylhet district office, lodged the case yesterday with the Sylhet Environment Court.

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