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Argentina's Enzo Fernandez booed by Chelsea fans

Enzo Fernandez was jeered by Chelsea supporters after coming on as a substitute during a 3-1 friendly win over Real Sociedad at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

15 Aug 2026 11:14 pm
Sirajganj-3 MP Aynul Haque

Lawmaker escapes unhurt, but car vandalised

15 Aug 2026 10:41 pm
RU JCD leader who sued journalists arrested with drugs

Hasib was previously accused of extortion and stabbing a student; JCD says action will follow if drug allegations confirmed

15 Aug 2026 10:31 pm
Man beaten to death over fishing net theft allegations in Jamalpur

Two others injured after being chased and caught on Jamuna river

15 Aug 2026 10:27 pm
AI cameras to detect traffic violations on Dhaka-Ctg highway starting Aug 18

Cameras to detect speeding, illegal parking and wrong-side driving from August 18

15 Aug 2026 10:25 pm
Man dies seven days after being beaten on theft allegations

Family says the deceased was beaten after being accused of stealing a motor component; police say alleged assailants have gone into hiding

15 Aug 2026 10:21 pm
15 Aug 2026 10:06 pm
At this stall, you brew your own cuppa

For the past 4 years, customers have been making their own tea and leaving money behind

15 Aug 2026 9:45 pm
Ensure proper use of fallow, single-crop lands in Sylhet: minister

A large portion of land in Sylhet remains either fallow or is cultivated only once a year due to natural and infrastructural constraints

15 Aug 2026 8:07 pm
Jamaat urges party men to use caution on social media

Porwar stresses good conduct, tolerance and public welfare

15 Aug 2026 8:07 pm
Govt asks officials to use AI with caution

The careless use of AI could pose risks to the security and confidentiality of official information, the cabinet says

15 Aug 2026 7:40 pm
He rushed in to save others, but toxic gas claimed his life

Father mourns son, Abdul Alim Sujon, lost in Sitakunda shipbreaking tragedy

15 Aug 2026 7:33 pm
Dengue claims 2 more lives, 730 hospitalised

Death toll rises to 67, cases to 23,173

15 Aug 2026 7:32 pm
5, including ex-Awami League MP, arrested in Jhenaidah

Police say they were arrested in anti-terrorism case on allegations of carrying out sabotage

15 Aug 2026 7:23 pm
BSRB suspends operations at Ferdous Steel after toxic gas tragedy

Nine people were killed after inhaling toxic gas inside a scrap vessel at the shipbreaking yard yesterday

15 Aug 2026 7:07 pm
Model-actress Ridhika Ridhi found dead at Bashundhara home

Family preparing to file abetment of suicide case, police say

15 Aug 2026 7:01 pm
BGB foils 'BSF push-in attempt' along Jhenaidah border

Four people, including woman and child, remain inside India near zero line

15 Aug 2026 6:52 pm
Policemen, among 4, injured in gunfight with suspected drug dealers in Fatullah

Three police personnel among injured; two suspects detained, one with gunshot wound

15 Aug 2026 6:31 pm
Robbers fire blanks, loot gold, cash in Manikganj

Police recover gun cartridge; efforts underway to identify suspects

15 Aug 2026 5:55 pm
Spain's World Cup hero Torres joins PSG from Barcelona

The 26-year-old striker cost the European champions a reported 50 million euros.

15 Aug 2026 5:37 pm
15 Aug 2026 5:36 pm
Four madrasa students injured in crude bomb blast in Madaripur

Police suspect ball-like object exploded after students picked it up

15 Aug 2026 4:05 pm
Woman hacked to death in Gazipur home; husband, daughter injured

10-12 attackers allegedly storm businessman

15 Aug 2026 3:50 pm
Top 5 economic developments of last week

The following is a recap of those major stories as covered by Star Business

15 Aug 2026 2:55 pm
PM vows hassle-free retirement benefits for teachers

Over 123,000 retired teachers, employees to receive benefits through online system

15 Aug 2026 2:44 pm
Pakistanis, Sri Lankans view Bangladesh more positively than Indians: Pew

Sri Lanka was the only country in the survey to receive more favourable than unfavourable views from all three of its neighbours

15 Aug 2026 2:28 pm
Triple murder in Sylhet: Daughter files case, cites land dispute

Complaint alleges the killings were carried out by hired assailants; the suspect arrested by police is not named in the case

15 Aug 2026 2:24 pm
Death toll crosses 900 as eight more die with measles-like symptoms in 24hrs

Suspected measles deaths rise to 803; confirmed toll remains 99

15 Aug 2026 2:20 pm
Hazlewood sees Bangladesh blueprint for Australia

Hazlewood believes the pitch remains good for batting but said Australia need to build pressure rather than simply attack.

15 Aug 2026 2:20 pm
Rajshahi Stars target finals on AFC Women's Champions League debut

National-player-studded Rajshahi, who leave for Malaysia this morning, have been drawn with India's East Bengal FC, Malaysia's Sabah FC and Guam's Rovers FC.

15 Aug 2026 2:01 pm
MT Hossain Institute: A fading chapter of Bangladesh

Cultural ministry has requested railways ministry to transfer ownership of the long neglected theatre before starting conservation work

15 Aug 2026 1:23 pm
India is warming to Tarique. Is it abandoning Hasina?

The Indian envoy flying back to Delhi within hours of meeting Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, to be followed by an audience with Prime Minister Modi the following day, should indicate India

15 Aug 2026 12:43 pm
Man held for attempting to place flowers at Dhanmondi 32 ruins

Heightened security has been in place around the site since last night

15 Aug 2026 12:33 pm
Rain likely across country as monsoon remains active

Temperatures may dip slightly as a weather system over neighbouring India moves further west-northwestwards

15 Aug 2026 12:30 pm
15 Aug 2026 12:24 pm
PM stresses humane approach, equal access to quality healthcare

Tarique Rahman calls for stronger doctor-patient trust and better treatment facilities

15 Aug 2026 12:14 pm
Dengue surge overwhelms Khulna hospitals as deaths, admissions climb

Bed shortages are forcing hospitals to expand wards as patients crowd facilities across the division

15 Aug 2026 12:03 pm
15 Aug 2026 10:56 am
Trump says will 'soon' declare Hormuz strait US territory

Trump has repeatedly said that the key energy waterway, which Tehran effectively closed at the start of the Middle East war, is under US control -- an assertion the Islamic republic denies.

15 Aug 2026 10:41 am
LaLiga returns with plenty to watch

Spain's top flight kicks off the 2026/27 season on Saturday with Alaves hosting Getafe, although defending champions Barcelona and Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid are not in action yet.

15 Aug 2026 8:49 am
Taliban pressured by insurgents after 5 years in power

The Taliban managed to retake power in Afghanistan on August 15, 2021. Now, they face armed factions who challenge the Taliban rule and strain their central claim of providing security

15 Aug 2026 8:30 am
Two dead after magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia

Tsunami warning lifted about three hours after quake

15 Aug 2026 8:12 am
Hazlewood ends Hasan, Taijul resistance in quick succession

Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood trapped Hasan Mahmud in front, ending his gritty 92-ball, 14-run knock and giving the visitors their first breakthrough on Day 3 of the first Test at Marrara Stadium in Darwin today.

15 Aug 2026 6:42 am
Euro 2020 winner Ciro Immobile retires at 36

Ciro Immobile, a member of Italy's Euro 2020-winning team, announced his retirement at the age of 36 in a video published Friday.

15 Aug 2026 6:06 am
Shafiqur calls for special parliament session amid energy crisis

Jamaat chief cites load-shedding, economic strain and law-and-order deterioration

15 Aug 2026 12:31 am
JCD set to announce new central committee within 1-2 days

Existing committee, led by Rakib-Nasir, is nearing the end of its tenure

15 Aug 2026 12:23 am
Gill says 'huge honour' to lead India in 600th Test

India's Shubman Gill said it was a huge honour to lead his side for the country's 600th Test when they face Sri Lanka Saturday in the opening match of a two-Test series.

14 Aug 2026 11:16 pm
Pakistan captain Babar Azam in injury scare ahead of England opener

Pakistan captain Babar Azam suffered an injury during the second day of a warm-up match ahead of next week's first Test against England.

14 Aug 2026 11:09 pm