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China issues red alert as Typhoon Dolphin hits its eastern coast

Typhoon Dolphin made landfall along the country's east coast from Sanmen in Zhejiang Province to Fuding in Fujian Province, the National Meteorological Centre said

The Hindu 9 Aug 2026 5:10 pm

Many class 4, 5 students lack basic Bangla reading skills: Bobby Hajjaj

State minister says teaching the prescribed curriculum alone will not help children who have fallen behind

The Daily Star 9 Aug 2026 4:15 pm

PM Tarique calls for diversified energy mix as he inspects Matarbari Power Plant

Calls for maximum and efficient use of existing infrastructure to bolster power and energy security

The Daily Star 9 Aug 2026 4:06 pm

Shahid Mahmud Jangi pens nostalgic ode to Suchitra Sen

Celebrated lyricist Shahid Mahmud Jangi has written a new song inspired by Bengali cinema icon Suchitra Sen, with Parthibo vocalist Ashfaqul Bari Rumon lending his voice, composition and musical arrangement to the track.

The Daily Star 9 Aug 2026 3:25 pm

Bangladesh voter roll rises to 12.86 crore ahead of local polls

Over 309,000 voters were added in two months and 18 days as the Election Commission updates the electoral roll

The Daily Star 9 Aug 2026 3:21 pm

Missing for 32 yrs, Achia finally calls home

A Facebook post reunites a daughter with her long-lost family, but borders keep them apart

The Daily Star 9 Aug 2026 3:18 pm

Tour operators can now sell overseas packages in Taka

Under the new system, up to $3,000 in foreign currency may be remitted per traveller per calendar year

The Daily Star 9 Aug 2026 3:18 pm

Three killed as truck rams disabled vehicle in Bogura

Father and son were repairing a punctured wheel when the crash occurred

The Daily Star 9 Aug 2026 3:14 pm

Salman Shah murder accused arrested at Dhaka airport: Police

Immigration police hand over Mohammad Ashraful Haque to CID

The Daily Star 9 Aug 2026 3:04 pm

The shrinking world of the Oraons

With farmland disappearing and livelihoods changing, the Oraon community is now fighting not only for economic survival but also to preserve its language and culture

The Daily Star 9 Aug 2026 2:57 pm

When two leaders meet, a lot of problems are sorted out: Indian high commissioner

Dinesh Trivedi says he is hopeful Tarique-Modi meeting can resolve bilateral issues

The Daily Star 9 Aug 2026 2:45 pm

SC orders status quo on construction at Mahasthangarh

Grants govt leave to appeal against construction ban at the heritage site on Unesco

The Daily Star 9 Aug 2026 2:40 pm

PM hands over new homes to flood-hit families in Ctg

Also inaugurates government rehabilitation programme for flood-affected people

The Daily Star 9 Aug 2026 2:33 pm

Tongi students lift Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway blockade

Protesters withdraw after police assure them of action on footbridge demands; traffic yet to fully normalise

The Daily Star 9 Aug 2026 2:01 pm

Indonesia sends aircraft, firefighters to battle Mount Bromo wildfire

Indonesia sends aircraft, firefighters to battle Mount Bromo wildfire

India Today 9 Aug 2026 1:18 pm

US ambassador tours Bhimruli floating guava market

Christensen gets a glimpse of local farming and rural life in Jhalakathi

The Daily Star 9 Aug 2026 12:56 pm

Presidential election: BNP collects nomination papers

Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni and Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi collected the papers

The Daily Star 9 Aug 2026 12:46 pm

Oli Ahmed nominated as 11-party alliance candidate for presidential election

Nahid Islam says decision taken at alliance meeting in Dhaka

The Daily Star 9 Aug 2026 12:41 pm

Tea, toil and a fading heritage

A visit to tea gardens in Sreemangal in Moulvibazar and Chanpur in Habiganj found workers picking tea leaves under scorching sun and heavy rain. Many said they had never heard of the day

The Daily Star 9 Aug 2026 12:21 pm

Jamuna swells in Sirajganj, low-lying areas inundated

WDB, however, says there is no immediate flood risk

The Daily Star 9 Aug 2026 12:12 pm

Quader told Palak to slow internet during July uprising; phone conversation submitted to ICT

The former ICT state minister said he needed Sheikh Hasina

The Daily Star 9 Aug 2026 11:16 am

PM reaches Matarbari to inspect deep-sea port, development projects

After completing the Matarbari programmes, he is scheduled to visit flood-hit areas of Chattogram and join rehabilitation programmes for people affected by the recent floods.

The Daily Star 9 Aug 2026 10:54 am

Biman flight stranded in Rome due to technical glitch heads for Dhaka

Aircraft carrying 174 Bangladeshi passengers leaves Rome after repairs

The Daily Star 9 Aug 2026 9:59 am

Carrick being 'careful' with Mount as Man Utd draw with PSG

Michael Carrick said he had to be careful with Mason Mount after the England midfielder was involved in an injury scare during Manchester United's 1-1 friendly draw with Paris Saint-Germain in Gothenburg on Saturday.

The Daily Star 9 Aug 2026 9:45 am

Messi returns to Rosario to bid farewell to father

Lionel Messi has returned to his hometown of Rosario to bid a final farewell to his father, Jorge Messi, who died at the age of 68 on Friday.

The Daily Star 9 Aug 2026 9:38 am

Bangladeshi young man killed in BSF firing

Lieutenant Colonel Sarkar Asif Mahmud, commander of 46 BGB

The Daily Star 9 Aug 2026 9:15 am

Painting the hills, preserving roots

Through their brushstrokes, the artists are depicting the lifestyles, heritage and diverse customs of indigenous communities in the hill tracts

The Daily Star 9 Aug 2026 9:09 am

FIFA condemns 'concerted and ongoing effort' to weaken Infantino

FIFA on Saturday condemned a concerted and ongoing effort by some to undermine the world game's governing body and its president Gianni Infantino as the controversy over his now shelved private investment plan rumbles on.

The Daily Star 9 Aug 2026 9:05 am

Where have all women of July gone?

Their role in the uprising was undeniable, but political representation and institutional inclusion remain elusive

The Daily Star 9 Aug 2026 8:58 am

Messi missing after father's death as Miami lose in Leagues Cup

Lionel Messi was missing following the death of his father as Inter Miami lost 2-1 to visiting Monterrey on Saturday in a Leagues Cup match.

The Daily Star 9 Aug 2026 8:26 am

West Asia war LIVE: UAE says Iran targeted tanker as Oman cites progress in Hormuz talks

Iran' Supreme National Security Council said the Strait of Hormuz will not open until the United States corrects its behaviour

The Hindu 9 Aug 2026 8:16 am

Niger bus crash kills at least 22, most of them soldiers

At least 22 people have died, 17 of them soldiers, after two buses crashed into each other in southern Niger, the west African country's transport ministry said Saturday

The Daily Star 9 Aug 2026 8:16 am

Disappointing display in Darwin warm-up raises alarm

Head coach Phil Simmons acknowledged the batting failures but remained hopeful that the team could address them before the first Test, beginning at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on August 13.

The Daily Star 9 Aug 2026 7:30 am

Daily Quiz | On Hiroshima and Nagasaki

A quiz on the tragic atomic bomb attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki that took place on August 6 and 9, 81 years ago

The Hindu 9 Aug 2026 12:48 am

Man killed in cylinder blast in Gabtoli

Another injured

The Daily Star 9 Aug 2026 12:36 am

Journalist faces 'police brutality' while carrying out official duty, files complaint with commissioner

The incident took place when he was filming a video of a woman being assaulted by police at the one the major intersections of the capital

The Daily Star 9 Aug 2026 12:28 am

Indonesia, IIT-M to build innovation ecosystem

Indonesia's Minister of Higher Education signed an MoU with IIT Madras Global Research Foundation. This agreement aims to strengthen cooperation in education and deep technology. Collaborative research and innovation ecosystems will be enhanced through this partnership. The initiative emerged from a recent bilateral summit between the two nations. This pact seeks to advance the India-Indonesia South-South Strategic Partnership.

The Economic Times 8 Aug 2026 11:24 pm

Lebanon says Israeli troops infiltrated Lebanese army-held village

An Israeli occupation army force advanced into the village of Zawtar al-Gharbiya shortly after midnight... and erected a new earthen barrier near the town square, according to the local media reports

The Hindu 8 Aug 2026 9:16 pm

Digital loans up to Tk 5,000 coming for bills, top-ups

People will soon be able to borrow digitally from banks to pay utility bills and top up their mobile phones. The interest-free loans, ranging from Tk 50 to Tk 5,000, will have to be repaid within 30 days.

The Daily Star 8 Aug 2026 9:12 pm

Atletico will not sell Julian Alvarez, says Simeone

Atletico Madrid will not allow forward Julian Alvarez to leave the club during the current transfer window despite interest from Barcelona, coach Diego Simeone said Saturday.

The Daily Star 8 Aug 2026 8:40 pm

Govt to build new fish sanctuaries in haor: agri minister

Plan is also there to replace the conventional leasing system of water bodies with a new framework aimed at protecting the interests of local communities

The Daily Star 8 Aug 2026 8:20 pm

Allowing Hasina to speak from India contradicts 'friendly ties': Salahuddin

Home minister says India cannot avoid responsibility for statements Hasina makes from Delhi

The Daily Star 8 Aug 2026 8:12 pm

Burned child dies after gas explosion in Narayanganj

Maruf suffered 90% burns; his parents undergoing treatment with burns

The Daily Star 8 Aug 2026 7:41 pm

Leaking tanker off Omani coast is sinking deeper, satellite images show

The affected area is part of the Arabian Sea reserve, a marine protected area and host to wildlife, including endangered petrels and the rare Arabian Sea humpback whale

The Hindu 8 Aug 2026 7:07 pm

U.S. Justice Department subpoenas New York Times journalist in North Korea leak probe

Freelancer Matthew Cole was subpoenaed in February by Virginia prosecutors seeking more than two years worth of his notes as well as his testimony, according to the newspaper.

The Hindu 8 Aug 2026 6:46 pm

Indias balancing act to attract more investment from China, U.S. and boost trade

This balancing act has seen gradual and incremental relaxations in several long-held policies of the government whether it has to do with FDI in e-commerce, allowing FDI from companies with Chinese ownership, or taking action against the dumping of goods in India by its trade partners.

The Hindu 8 Aug 2026 6:45 pm

Nahid alleges

NCP chief says roles of private university, madrasa students ignored

The Daily Star 8 Aug 2026 5:56 pm

PM Tarique Rahman set to visit Chattogram tomorrow

Scheduled to inspect Matarbari projects, visit Hefazat chief

The Daily Star 8 Aug 2026 5:53 pm

Infantino accused of favouring female employee, denies allegations

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has strongly denied allegations that UEFA made a six-figure severance payment to a woman with whom he was alleged to have had a relationship while he was secretary general of European football's governing body.

The Daily Star 8 Aug 2026 5:50 pm

Hafizur rearrested after bail suspended in Tonu murder case

PBI takes retired army personnel into custody from his Keraniganj residence

The Daily Star 8 Aug 2026 5:09 pm

BB gives temporary administrators sweeping powers over troubled banks

The rules apply to scheduled banks, including digital banks, and finance companies undergoing immediate corrective measures or the resolution process

The Daily Star 8 Aug 2026 5:04 pm

Head embraces opening role after Ashes success

Head is Australia's highest-run getter in the fourth edition of the ICC World Test Championship, with 853 runs at an average of 53.31, but looks beyond numbers when assessing his role in the game.

The Daily Star 8 Aug 2026 4:12 pm

Norway FA chief Klaveness, rare woman taking on Infantino

The 45-year-old lawyer and former footballer who played 73 matches for Norway has been highly

The Daily Star 8 Aug 2026 3:56 pm

Most Gazipur garment factories resume operations

Gas supply remains below half of daily demand

The Daily Star 8 Aug 2026 3:25 pm

Fascism beneficiaries actively working to destabilise energy sector: PM

Tarique calls for caution over political involvement of professionals

The Daily Star 8 Aug 2026 3:07 pm

Acute doctor shortage cripples Barguna General Hospital

Just 15 doctors against 81 posts, forcing patients to travel to Barishal and Dhaka for care

The Daily Star 8 Aug 2026 2:54 pm

Indonesia wins four medals at 2026 AI olympiad

Antara News 8 Aug 2026 2:42 pm

Guava season turns Pirojpur orchards into floating tourist trail

Over a lakh visitors are estimated to flock yearly to watch farmers ferry fruit through canal markets

The Daily Star 8 Aug 2026 2:40 pm