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Biden's Israeli policy under pressure from pro-Palestinian students
As the conflict in Gaza persists, a growing number of young Americans are expressing solidarity with Palestinians, prompting protests and student detentions nationwide
Star Explains / The origins of May Day
As we observe May Day today, let's look into where, when and how the demand for the for the 8-hour work day was first raised
WATCH / The story of a Gaza genocide survivor in Bangladesh
In this exclusive interview with The Daily Star, Kamel provides a painful firsthand account of 170 days of carnage.
Where did the 'dummy' torpedo come from?
An object resembling a torpedo was spotted floating in the water of the Nijkata canal in Rangabali upazila, near Patuakhali's coastline connecting the Bay of Bengal
30 Israeli paratroopers refuse to go to war in Rafah
Israel is preparing a planned ground attack on the town of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. At least 30 Israeli paratroopers have refused to participate in this battle. This was reported by the Israeli broadcaster 'Channel Twelve'
Road Surface Melting: Bargain bitumen failing to bear extreme heat
As the country is baking in heatwave, road surfaces in several districts have melted due to what experts say is the use of bitumen that cannot withstand this extreme heat.
Pro-Palestinian protests continue at US universities
Although the United States government has supported Israel, there is a storm of protests in various educational institutions across the United States in favour of Palestine
Locally-made water mist cannons deployed in Narayanganj
The residents of Narayanganj are getting a little respite from the ongoing heatwave as locally-made water mist cannons have been deployed on major roads in the city
Rice in Dinajpur
This time, a sensation has been created in Dinajpur with an exceptional rice. Residents of Laldighi village in Eluari union of Phulbari upazila collect rice from bamboo flowers. Today's inside Bangladesh with Dinajpur's bamboo flower rice
11 years on, cries for justice remain unheeded
Marking the 11th anniversary of the Rana Plaza collapse, Bangladesh's deadliest industrial disaster, survivors and relatives of the victims today gathered at the site in Savar demanding adequate compensation and maximum punishment for the culprits
Frog wedding in Rajshahi hoping for rain
Residents of Tatarpur village in Puthia upazila of Rajshahi have married frogs by smearing colours and singing. There was also an arrangement of a feast. The villagers organised the event to avoid drought and damage to agricultural land due to the intense heatwave
Heatwave grips city dwellers
The heatwave has disrupted life in the capital for a week. There is intense heat all around, but the journey of the capital's people does not stop
Swechchhasebak League leader brandishes arms during land dispute arbitration
A Swechchhasebak League leader has been accused of brandishing arms and issuing threats during a land dispute arbitration in Gazipur
Jashore sizzles at 42.6ºC
Overtakes Chuadanga to record season’s highest temperature in the country
How are Dhaka Shishu Hospital patients doing after the fire?
Check the situation after the fire on Star on the Spot
Rain in UAE: 9 Dhaka-bound flights cancelled
A total of nine flights bound for Dhaka from the United Arab Emirates were cancelled today due to the heaviest rain ever recorded in the Middle East country
