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Sundarbans comes alive again after three-month closure

More than 300 tourists and hundreds of licensed fishermen returned to the mangrove forest as the annual closure ended

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 3:51 pm

Yamal leaves Mbappe, Haaland behind with record 50-goal feat

Yamal, who was 19 years and 49 days old when he reached the landmark, became the youngest player in Barcelona history to score 50 goals for the senior side, surpassing the previous club milestone held by Josep Escola, who reached 50 goals in 1935 at the age of 20 years and 356 days.

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 3:15 pm

Man beaten to death on suspicion of theft in Bogura

Victim

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 3:03 pm

Strong democratic system key to sustainable development: PM

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today said Bangladesh

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 2:52 pm

Rajshahi rail communication disrupted twice in eight hours

Dhalarchar Express derails hours after a broken rail line disrupts services

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 2:49 pm

Chhatra Dal leader among two arrested over shooting at BNP leader

Police say recovered firearms were used in the attack

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 2:24 pm

Indian tunnel rescue team makes progress at Chilime, Langtang hydropower sites

Despite inclement weather and difficult access conditions at Chilime, the team successfully established foothold at the tunnel and set up safety ropes inside tunnel, said the Indian Ambassador to Nepal

The Hindu 1 Sep 2026 2:13 pm

Zimbabwe survive Namibia fightback in Windhoek thriller

Zimbabwe held their nerve to seal a dramatic five-run win after Namibia fell agonisingly short chasing 196 in the T20I tri-series.

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 1:44 pm

Dhaka now shares load-shedding burden with rural areas: Adviser Zahed

Government adjusts load-shedding in the capital to improve supply to rural areas

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 1:19 pm

Two killed as fish-laden pickup hits motorcycle in Ctg

One dies on the spot, another succumbs to injuries at CMCH

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 1:07 pm

What's in the US-Venezuela oil agreement

This represents about 20 percent of Venezuela's massive reserves, which are the largest in the world. That could be a major boost for US reserves.

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 12:39 pm

PM plants tree, releases fish marking BNP

Party marks 48th anniversary for first time without Khaleda Zia

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 12:26 pm

ADB approves $175m loan for Chattogram Hill Tracts power upgrade

It is expected to benefit at least 88,000 additional households

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 12:18 pm

Traffic comes to a crawl in parts of Dhaka

Commuters face long delays in Manik Mia Avenue, Farmgate and nearby areas

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 11:44 am

How catastrophic flash flood unfolded at remote Nepal-China border point

More than 100 Indians are missing at a vital Nepal-China trade crossing after devastating Himalayan floods.

BBC 1 Sep 2026 11:32 am

Case filed against 10 madrasa teachers, students over sexual abuse of 7-year-old

The boy's father alleged repeated abuse and said the madrasa authorities failed to take action against those involved

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 11:31 am

The jhum for birds

As forests shrink and natural food sources disappear, a jhum field offers birds a safe source of food

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 11:25 am

Alcaraz shines on long-awaited return from injury

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz didn't miss a beat as he returned from a four-month injury absence with a straight-sets first-round victory in the US Open on Monday.

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 11:23 am

Nepal, China floods: Death toll crosses 1,000

At least 987 people killed in Nepal, while 16 deaths confirmed in Tibet

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 11:18 am

Gas supply to normalise by second week of September, hopes Rizvi

Rizvi blames global factors for the crisis, says govt has allocated an additional Tk 40,000 crore to tackle the situation

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 11:17 am

Despite Indonesia win, captain Joty demands Tigresses

Bangladesh commenced their Asia Cup campaign in style with a dominant 71-run victory over Indonesia at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Monday

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 10:10 am

Tarique pays tribute to Zia, Khaleda on BNP

The prime minister places wreaths at graves of party founder Ziaur Rahman and former chairperson Khaleda Zia

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 9:51 am

How China buried Tibet flood images after Nepal disaster

In Tibet, a digital crackdown followed the deadly flood that has devastated communities along the China-Nepal border. Censors erased viral footage while Chinese state media flooded platforms with official content.

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 8:40 am

US Army Secretary Driscoll submits resignation: White House

Asked about a Wall Street Journal report that Driscoll had resigned, White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Anna Kelly did not deny it

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 8:36 am

Emotional Wawrinka falls to Berrettini in last Grand Slam

Wawrinka is a three-time Grand Slam champion who will retire after 2026

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 8:29 am

Last-minute flood warning saved over 900 Nepal students, school head says

Accountant's warning gives school about 14 minutes to evacuate

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 8:14 am

Donald Trump vows to hit Iran hard after first exchange of fire in weeks

The U.S. said it attacked Iranian rocket launchers on the island of Larak to prevent Tehran planting mines in the key shipping lane; Iran responded with missile and drone attacks aimed at Jordan and the UAE, saying they targeted U.S. forces there

The Hindu 1 Sep 2026 7:05 am

Yamal, Raphinha bag braces as Barcelona rout Rayo

Barcelona's teenage star Lamine Yamal and Raphinha both struck twice as the champions beat Rayo Vallecano 5-2 on Monday to continue their perfect start to the campaign.

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 3:39 am

U.S. Supreme Court allows Trump's ballroom project to proceed

The conservative-dominated court voted 5-4 to lift a lower order demanding construction be halted, with Chief Justice John Roberts notably joining the court's three liberals in dissent

The Hindu 1 Sep 2026 3:05 am

Saka strikes as flawless Arsenal punish troubled Villa

Arsenal extended their flawless start to the Premier League season as Bukayo Saka sealed the champions' 1-0 win against troubled Aston Villa on Monday.

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 2:50 am

Sabalenka gets US Open three-peat bid off to a winning start

World number one Aryna Sabalenka swatted aside U.S. Open first-round opponent Camila Osorio 6-2 6-4 on Monday, making a confident start to her quest for a rare hree-peat at the year's final major.

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 2:39 am

Malen on fire as Roma make it two from two

Dutch international Donyell Malen was the hero again as Roma ran Lecce ragged in Serie A on Monday with a mesmerising 4-0 away win where the in-form forward scored twice.

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 2:30 am

Alcaraz makes confident return with US Open first round win

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz needed only a New York minute to hit his stride after a nearly five-month injury layoff, beating Russian Roman Safiullin 6-4 6-4 6-4 on Monday in the first round of the U.S. Open.

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 2:18 am

Bangladesh fall to Uzbekistan in U-20 Asian Cup qualifier

Bangladesh

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 1:08 am

Nahida stars as Bangladesh crush Indonesia in Asia Cup opener

Left-arm spinner Nahida Akter starred with the ball as Bangladesh began their Women

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 12:48 am

3 Air Force men killed in road crash at Dhaka airport

A pickup on routine duty lost control and fell from a flyover

The Daily Star 1 Sep 2026 12:43 am

The 10 most popular products ZDNET readers bought this month (including lots of phone cases)

From phone cases to antivirus software, these are the top tech gadgets and useful items our readers actually purchased in August.

ZDNet 1 Sep 2026 12:29 am

How an $80 accessory turned my tablet from mouse pad to productivity powerhouse

I never realized how revolutionary a simple stand could be. And the Satechi OntheGo Foldable Stand Hub does so much more than hold my tablet.

ZDNet 1 Sep 2026 12:27 am

I wore Coros and Garmin's sub-$300 sports watches - both are excellent, but one lasts longer

Not into the chunky sports watches? The Garmin Forerunner 170 and Coros Pace 4 are ultralight devices for athletes with smaller wrists. Here's how they compare.

ZDNet 1 Sep 2026 12:27 am

The best early Labor Day 2026 Garmin watch deals: Gear up for marathon training for less

Fall marathon training season is here: Save up to $310 on early Labor Day 2026 Garmin watch deals, including the tested Forerunner 165, Instinct 3, and Fenix 8.

ZDNet 1 Sep 2026 12:08 am

Gemini Notebook can analyze your Google Play books now: 3 ways I use this feature

Import a supported Google Play book, and Gemini Notebook will use it as a source of information to generate reports, quizzes, podcasts, and more.

ZDNet 31 Aug 2026 11:28 pm

'Sophisticated' AI swarm attacks are months away, OpenAI warns: What experts say businesses must do

OpenAI sounds a solemn and dire alarm, but we're woefully unprepared for what's coming.

ZDNet 31 Aug 2026 11:18 pm

Magsaysay honour for Singapore lawyer, Bangladeshi aid giver, Myanmar activist

Tommy Koh, Runa Khan, and Bo Kyi were honoured with Ramon Magsaysay Awards for their significant humanitarian contributions and activism

The Hindu 31 Aug 2026 11:02 pm

Pakistan sack head coach Sarfaraz, send seven players home after England defeats

Pakistan have ditched head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and sent several squad members back home in a dramatic response to successive Test thrashings by England, officials announced Monday.

The Daily Star 31 Aug 2026 11:01 pm

Microsoft's latest Windows update breaks cursors, wallpaper, and more - what to do if you're affected

Here's what to know about the glitch, and the only action you can take for now.

ZDNet 31 Aug 2026 10:54 pm

BNP wants to repay people

Tarique pays tribute to Zia, Khaleda and BNP activists who sacrificed for democracy

The Daily Star 31 Aug 2026 10:45 pm

Journos, rights defenders need stronger protection: speakers

A seminar, titled

The Daily Star 31 Aug 2026 10:29 pm

I used Perplexity's AI agent in Windows to tackle 5 complex tasks - here's what impressed me most

No longer limited to the Mac, Perplexity's Personal Computer for Windows AI can complete complex tasks on your PC with little or no input from you.

ZDNet 31 Aug 2026 10:29 pm

United Healthcare performs Bangladesh's first robotic surgeries

Two procedures performed at United City after regulatory approval

The Daily Star 31 Aug 2026 10:16 pm

JCD expels 2 leaders over gold robbery near Dhaka airport

The expelled leaders are Airport thana JCD President Md Ripon Hossain and General Secretary Al-Amin Hossain Shanto

The Daily Star 31 Aug 2026 10:11 pm

4 killed in bus-auto-rickshaw collision in Jamalpur

Police say death toll may rise as rescue efforts continue

The Daily Star 31 Aug 2026 10:05 pm