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Gandhi's handwritten notes on life sold for $1.69m at Indian auction

The collection documents key moments in Gandhis freedom movement as well as his personal relationship with close aide.

BBC 21 Aug 2026 12:03 pm

55 years on, Matiur Rahman

Visitors find no memorabilia, broken facilities, and misuse at site honouring Liberation War hero

The Daily Star 21 Aug 2026 11:49 am

Fakhrul to visit Zia, Khaleda

Fakhrul is scheduled to be sworn in as president at Bangabhaban at 7:30pm

The Daily Star 21 Aug 2026 11:08 am

Nigeria kidnap victims escape hellfire captivity, beaten, malnourished

In total, 308 people were freed in what the government called the largest single-day rescue operation. But at the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital in Ilorin, a long road to recovery lay ahead

The Hindu 21 Aug 2026 11:05 am

Shanto blocks out history, focuses on next five days

The approach is also about putting the emotion of their historic nine-wicket victory in Darwin behind them.

The Daily Star 21 Aug 2026 10:51 am

Inside the making of a presidential swearing-in at Bangabhaban

The ceremony lasts only minutes, but officials spend weeks managing invitations, protocol and seating for Bangladesh

The Daily Star 21 Aug 2026 10:24 am

More history beckons Tigers against wounded Australia

The Mackay pitch is likely to offer more pace and bounce, potentially giving Australia

The Daily Star 21 Aug 2026 8:40 am

Panama Canal to reduce shipping over El Nino-fueled drought

From September 15, number of vessels allowed through each day will fall from 36 to 32

The Daily Star 21 Aug 2026 8:10 am

More questions than answers for Europe

So many clubs have changed ahead of the season, while others have changed just enough to become something different. The blueprints are ready, the ambitions are enormous, but reality will have the final say.

The Daily Star 21 Aug 2026 7:50 am

Mary Kay Accelerates Beauty Innovation and Digital Transformation

-Mary Kay Inc.

Antara News 21 Aug 2026 4:42 am

Xsolla Introduces Integrated Backend and Global Payment Solutions for Games, With Founding Partner AccelByte

-Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, today introduced integrated backend solutions for game developers ...

Antara News 21 Aug 2026 4:17 am

England dominate as Brook makes Pakistan pay for costly drop

Harry Brook punished Pakistan for dropping him at the start of his innings Thursday with a quickfire 91 that strengthened England's grip on the first Test at Headingley.

The Daily Star 21 Aug 2026 2:42 am

After one week wearing the Pixel Watch 5, here's what I want most

The Google Pixel Watch 5 is a faster, intelligent smartwatch with some helpful health and wellness features under the hood.

ZDNet 21 Aug 2026 1:31 am

US Open announces record $108m prize purse

The US Open purse will top $100 million for the first time, a 20% increase on last year's $85 million that the US Tennis Association no doubt hopes will quiet the kind of protests over player compensation that erupted at the French Open and Wimbledon.

The Daily Star 20 Aug 2026 11:09 pm

Why replacing staff with AI backfires - and 5 ways smart leaders generate real value instead

Three-quarters of organizations have found AI layoffs cost more than they saved, and as many as nine in 10 companies would rethink them given the chance.

ZDNet 20 Aug 2026 11:04 pm

Wispr Flow is better than your device's built-in voice text tool - how to try it for free

Designed for Windows, MacOS, iOS, and Android, Wispr Flow is a pleasure to use compared with other voice dictation apps. Here's how.

ZDNet 20 Aug 2026 10:38 pm

Four children drown in Narayanganj pond

Families found their footwear beside the pond while searching for them

The Daily Star 20 Aug 2026 10:17 pm

Man flees with handcuffs after police arrest in Narayanganj

He fled during a scuffle between police and his relatives, says inspector

The Daily Star 20 Aug 2026 10:13 pm

Romania destroys drone near offshore gas project, blames Russia

In the latest incident, the drone that was destroyed was loaded with explosives and did not originate from Ukraine, Defence Minister Radu Miruta said on Facebook

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 10:09 pm

Dispute over rice turns fatal at Jhenaidah student mess

A 21-year-old student died and police detained a 17-year-old boy after the altercation

The Daily Star 20 Aug 2026 10:08 pm

Dhaka Education Board to hold missed HSC exams on August 24

Physics, Accounting and Logic first papers will be held for registered candidates at Begum Badrunnessa Government Girls

The Daily Star 20 Aug 2026 9:46 pm

Roborock Q7 M5+ review: A capable budget robot vacuum that nails the fundamentals

The Q7 M5+ is a strong value robot vacuum for households that want reliable mapping and an auto-empty dock without flagship pricing.

ZDNet 20 Aug 2026 9:30 pm

Alonso won't confirm Fernandez will remain at Chelsea after Man City link

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso refused to reveal if Enzo Fernandez wants to remain at Stamford Bridge after the Argentina midfielder was strongly linked with Manchester City.

The Daily Star 20 Aug 2026 9:26 pm

Rumeen Farhana explains why she skipped presidential vote

Independent MP gives three reasons

The Daily Star 20 Aug 2026 9:17 pm

'Bangladesh people are emotional, I am not': Simmons urges Tigers to stay grounded

Bangladesh head coach Phil Simmons has urged his players to keep their emotions in check as the Tigers prepare for the second Test against Australia in Mackay tomorrow.

The Daily Star 20 Aug 2026 9:04 pm

Overloaded boat capsizes in Nigeria, around 40 children

Local divers recover bodies as authorities continue search for more victims

The Daily Star 20 Aug 2026 8:59 pm

Zuckerberg buys Gothic castle in Ireland: spokesman

Meta employs around 1,500 people in Ireland, home to its international headquarters

The Daily Star 20 Aug 2026 8:53 pm

Former PM Imran Khan would not confront Pakistan army chief if freed, close aide says

PTI plans nationwide protest on September 27 demanding Khan

The Daily Star 20 Aug 2026 8:44 pm

Yunus congratulates Fakhrul, hails his experience and leadership

Former chief adviser to the interim govt says the president-elect

The Daily Star 20 Aug 2026 8:36 pm

UK market to remain open for Bangladesh in post-LDC era: British High Commission

After LDC graduation, Bangladesh will move directly into the Enhanced Preferences tier of the DCTS, under which 92 percent of goods will continue to qualify for duty-free access to the UK market

The Daily Star 20 Aug 2026 8:31 pm

OCA agrees to replace Bangladeshi officials in Asian Games

The impasse over replacing officials in Bangladesh

The Daily Star 20 Aug 2026 8:28 pm

Southeast Bank

By way of gift, the shares will be given outside the trading system of the exchange within the next 30 working days with effect from August 17, 2026

The Daily Star 20 Aug 2026 8:17 pm

NTT earthquake death toll rises to 75: BNPB

Antara News 20 Aug 2026 6:17 pm

The best and worst AI for your privacy, ranked - and how each handles your data

Incogni researchers analyze 13 AI platforms and the potential risks they each pose to your privacy. The larger the platform, the bigger the risk - with one exception.

ZDNet 20 Aug 2026 5:30 pm

Yes, you can change your Messages backgrounds on iPhone - but there's a catch

Android has had the advantage when it comes to changing your message wallpaper - but there is an easy way to do it in iOS 26, too, as long as you don't mind one thing.

ZDNet 20 Aug 2026 5:20 pm

You can earn your Google Al Professional Certificate for free - and I highly recommend it

From AI fundamentals to data analysis and app building, Google's certificate covers quite a lot. And there's a way to avoid paying anything to earn your credential.

ZDNet 20 Aug 2026 5:19 pm

The man who held BNP together through its hardest years now steps into Bangabhaban

Mirza Fakhrul spent years keeping his party afloat in opposition; he now assumes an office that may become more consequential

The Daily Star 20 Aug 2026 5:04 pm

Jamalpur court sentences 7 to death over uncle-nephew murder

Seven others receive life terms in the 2016 case

The Daily Star 20 Aug 2026 4:43 pm

Workers claim 10 injured as protest turns into clash with police in Ashulia

Police say they fired tear gas after suspended workers threw bricks and stones during a protest demanding reinstatement

The Daily Star 20 Aug 2026 4:37 pm

BPOM, URI explore AI training for future leaders

Antara News 20 Aug 2026 4:33 pm

4 iPad accessories I swear by (including a cheaper Apple Pencil alternative)

I've been using an iPad Air M2 for over two years, and these are my go-to essentials to get the most out of my tablet.

ZDNet 20 Aug 2026 4:30 pm

The TCL QM8L proves it's worth the upgrade in our lab testing

Data Byte: The TCL QM8L is the runner-up in best color accuracy in our lab testing of 7 TVs.

ZDNet 20 Aug 2026 4:30 pm

BAPEX returning to Pabna

After technological limitations halted the earlier effort, a Chinese contractor will drill beyond 6km in search of commercially viable reserves

The Daily Star 20 Aug 2026 4:16 pm

Gas shortage halts production at Narsingdi textile factories

Factory owners said gas pressure had declined gradually before the current crisis, forcing them to operate in shifts

The Daily Star 20 Aug 2026 4:00 pm

Missing 5-year-old's body found on Savar building rooftop; tenant arrested

Police suspect planned killing; arrestee sent to court with five-day remand prayer

The Daily Star 20 Aug 2026 3:55 pm

Rohingya crisis putting huge pressure on economy, fuelling crime: Army chief

Gen Waker also identifies border issues, CHT insurgency and energy crisis as major national challenges

The Daily Star 20 Aug 2026 3:48 pm

Man hacked to death hours after seeking police protection in Rangpur

Mother who witnessed son being killed says she held attackers' feet and begged them to spare him

The Daily Star 20 Aug 2026 3:45 pm

3 police personnel withdrawn after Brahmanbaria madrasa clash

Police form probe committee after at least 20 students are injured in clash over loud music

The Daily Star 20 Aug 2026 2:48 pm

Forest Department returns two elephants to owners after nearly two years

The elephants were kept at Gazipur Safari Park; owners pledge not to abuse them again

The Daily Star 20 Aug 2026 2:36 pm

Fortis FC drawn with FC Goa in AFC Challenge League

Fortis FC have been drawn in Group C of the AFC Challenge League alongside India

The Daily Star 20 Aug 2026 2:24 pm

Russia hit Ukraine with dozens of missiles, 168 drones in overnight attack, Ukrainian air force says

The Kyiv region was the main target of the attack, the air force said on Telegram

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 2:06 pm

RMG factories can generate 1,768MWp from rooftop solar: CPD

The study assessed the share of electricity demand that factories can fulfil through rooftop solar

The Daily Star 20 Aug 2026 1:43 pm

Voting underway in presidential election; PM casts ballot

BNP

The Daily Star 20 Aug 2026 1:41 pm

Presidential polling begins at Jatiya Sangsad

BNP

The Daily Star 20 Aug 2026 1:41 pm

Protesters call off 26-day agitation over exam irregularities in Indian state

Protesters have warned the agitation had only been suspended and could resume if the government failed to act.

BBC 20 Aug 2026 1:32 pm

Will 'Sir' become president? Thakurgaon waits

As Mirza Fakhrul faces the presidential vote, his hometown reflects on decades of shared memories

The Daily Star 20 Aug 2026 1:30 pm

CBL International Reports Strong 1H 2026 Results

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Antara News 20 Aug 2026 1:12 pm