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This blazing-fast, super-private browser delivers a brand new beta - try it for free

The zero-telemetry Orion browser finally makes its way to Linux as a beta release. It's also available for MacOS, iOS, and iPadOS, with a Windows version coming soon.

ZDNet 10 Aug 2026 9:26 pm

Gunmen stop van carrying cash near Dhaka airport, flee with Tk 1.21cr

Filling station official was hacked after refusing to hand over the money, according to the case statement

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 8:51 pm

Bangladesh Bank removes two-year cap on bank administrators

The move effectively allows Bangladesh Bank to continue running a bank through an appointed administrator beyond two years if circumstances warrant

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 8:33 pm

BB offers incentives to boost Bangla QR transactions

Under the incentive scheme, acquiring institutions will receive 0.10 percent of the transaction value, while issuing institutions will receive 0.20 percent, subject to certain conditions

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 8:22 pm

Meta releases new AI model as Zuckerberg lays out vision

New Meta models can run on personal computers, Zuckerberg says

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 8:12 pm

Imran Khans supporters to protest across Pakistan if he is not allowed to meet party colleagues

Sohail Afridi, the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a province governed by Khans party, said in a press conference that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and key ministers in his cabinet will be held responsible if anything happens to 73-year-old Khan in prison

The Hindu 10 Aug 2026 8:06 pm

Why Glasner chose the Marinakis gamble

The central and most intriguing part of this appointment is the paradox. Glasner had every reason to avoid Forest because of Marinakis' reputation, yet Marinakis himself became one of the reasons he accepted.

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 8:05 pm

7.4 quake rocks Colombia, neighbors, 18 confirmed dead

The early-morning quake was also felt in Ecuador, Panama and Venezuela -- itself hit by a devastating quake in late June

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 8:04 pm

Cabinet approves amendment to bar former owners from regaining weak banks

Draft change repeals Section 18a of the Bank Resolution Act, subject to legislative vetting

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 7:57 pm

I tried a solar-powered AirTag alternative that lasts 2 years - and looks like my Apple Watch

This finder tag has excellent range, and it's built for the outdoors.

ZDNet 10 Aug 2026 7:55 pm

This Mac dock gives me lag-free dual displays with no sketchy drivers - for $150

I finally get full support for two displays - without paying Thunderbolt prices. But there is a catch.

ZDNet 10 Aug 2026 7:54 pm

5 more die with measles like symptoms

Combined toll of confirmed and suspected measles deaths rises to 878

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 7:48 pm

Scotland, Netherlands criticise ICC's World Cup format changes

Cricket Scotland and the Royal Dutch Cricket Association (KNCB) have criticised the International Cricket Council (ICC) for changing the format of the 2027 Men's ODI World Cup less than 18 months before the tournament.

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 7:46 pm

No merchant fees for Bangla QR transactions: BB

Through the latest circular, the central bank has also cancelled its July 1 decision to set the minimum merchant discount rate (MDR) at 1 percent

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 7:42 pm

I will not be able to talk to you anymore: A sons final message before Riyadh fire

For families in Naogaon, the factory fire in Saudi Arabia ended years of waiting, unfinished dreams and final conversations they cannot forget

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 7:27 pm

We lab-tested Ecovac's next-gen robot mop - here's where it shines (and struggles)

The Ecovacs Deebot X12 OmniCyclone is not just a mouthful; it's a market leader in features and intelligence.

ZDNet 10 Aug 2026 7:15 pm

Why Sheepstealer is House of the Dragon season 3

Season 3

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 7:05 pm

Dengue hospitalisations hit record high with 726 cases in 24 hours

Cases cross 20,000

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 6:42 pm

Chief justice reconstitutes jurisdictions of 55 High Court benches

Newly constituted benches set to begin proceedings tomorrow

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 6:39 pm

Students can now pay overseas tuition by card

Bangladesh Bank (BB) said authorised dealer banks may issue or approve the use of designated cards for such payments through the online platforms of foreign institutions

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 6:28 pm

ASI found dead in hotel room, injured wife and unharmed baby found inside

Police say they are investigating whether the Mirsarai incident involved suicide or foul play

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 6:08 pm

HC orders 7th-grade pay for 690 lecturers of nationalised colleges

The lecturers were placed in 9th grade after nationalisation despite receiving 7th-grade salaries earlier

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 5:54 pm

Odhikar finds BNP, allies linked to most violence across all phases of 2026 polls

Rights group identifies Chattogram, Cox

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 5:47 pm

Netanyahu Rejects US-Backed Gaza Peace Plan, Deepening Rift with Trump Administration

Israels Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has publicly rejected a 15-point peace proposal for Gaza spearheaded by the United States, marking a notable public divergence from the administration of President Donald Trump. The forceful denunciation on Sunday underscores growing tensions between the two allies over the path to resolving regional conflicts. In a statement addressing what he described as rumours about Israeli weakness and withdrawals, Prime Minister Netanyahu firmly dismissed the US-backed document. He asserted that the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) would not withdraw from the Gaza Strip until Hamas was fully disarmed. When I say the disarming of Hamas, it means heavy weaponry, lighter weaponry, all weaponry, Netanyahu stated, emphasizing [] Netanyahu Rejects US-Backed Gaza Peace Plan, Deepening Rift with Trump Administration

India Vision 10 Aug 2026 5:01 pm

Islami Bank files ACC complaint against Shahabuddin, S Alam over alleged Tk 500cr embezzlement

Bank alleges Suprov Composite Knit

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 4:29 pm

Former Thai MP accused of shooting local official and driver: police

The alleged attack in Nonthaburi province north of Bangkok came days after a school shooting in the same region that raised questions over gun control in Thailand

The Hindu 10 Aug 2026 3:01 pm

Indian High Commissioner Trivedi meets PM Tarique

First meeting focuses on bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 12:48 pm

U-20 coach Jones claims unpaid salary, BFF calls it

The British coach said he was dealing with

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 12:42 pm

Traditional Martial Arts Showdown: Kungfu Elite from Home and Abroad Converge on Yongchun

Traditional Martial Arts Showdown: Kungfu Elite from Home and Abroad Converge on Yongchun

The Hindu 10 Aug 2026 12:30 pm

Protest in India state intensifies over alleged corruption in job exams

Thousands of students and job seekers have gathered in Jharkhand state, weeks after the cockroach protests took place in Delhi.

BBC 10 Aug 2026 12:17 pm

SSC results: Milon says marks reflected students

Education minister announces full answer-script re-scrutiny and measures for 312 institutions with zero pass rates

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 12:03 pm

WTC race gathers pace, Australia in command

Australia, the runners-up in the last edition, currently sit comfortably at the top of the standings after winning seven of their eight Tests. South Africa and New Zealand are also well placed, while Bangladesh remain in contention after a promising start to their campaign.

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 11:17 am

'Don't worry about it': Steve Waugh

The Australian captain could not change the gulf between the two teams. He could, however, make sure Bangladesh knew that they had earned their place at the table.

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 11:09 am

Over half of humanities students unable to clear SSC exams

The humanities pass rate stood at 48.74%, compared with 80.64% in science and 64.29% in business studies

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 11:08 am

English pass rate below 75pc in 7 out of 9 boards

English trails Bangla, Maths in 8 of 9 general boards

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 10:58 am

Maresca delighted by Semenyo-Marmoush partnership after Man City beat Atletico

Marmoush scored twice in the space of three minutes early in the second half before substitute Rayan Ait-Nouri added a third in stoppage time, helping City overturn a halftime deficit in front of more than 50,000 fans at Seoul World Cup Stadium.

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 10:46 am

GPA-5 achievers fall for fourth straight year

This year

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 10:43 am

Girls outperform boys in SSC results

Girls recorded 8.82 percentage points higher pass rate and secured 11,116 more GPA-5 results than boys

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 10:36 am

Zero pass institutions more than double to 312 in SSC, equivalent exams

Only 669 institutions achieve 100 percent pass rate, down from 984 last year

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 10:32 am

Dhaka tops in GPA-5 achievers in SSC

Rajshahi ranked second with 16,313 GPA-5 achievers

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 10:29 am