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This Google Play Store trick saved me over $100 on the Pixel 11 Pro XL - here's how

Here's how I saved hundreds on a new phone and watch in just a few seconds.

ZDNet 17 Aug 2026 5:34 pm

BNP govt advancing election pledges, governance agenda in first 180 days: Mahdi Amin

PMO spokesperson highlights farm loan waivers, welfare cards, education reforms and law-and-order measures in six-month performance review

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 5:18 pm

Google Workspace lets Gemini access your company data by default - how to shut it down

In Google Workspace, Gemini has access to Gmail, Docs, Calendar, Chat, and more by default. Here's why it matters, and how administrators can disable it today.

ZDNet 17 Aug 2026 5:08 pm

Over 500 birds killed with poisoned bait. Man fined Tk 500

Mobile court says the 25-year-old scattered poisoned rice in a Chuadanga field; residents alerted the administration after the mass bird deaths

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 4:58 pm

After killing hundreds in boat strikes, U.S. military expands campaign on land in Latin America

The Trump administration says it is seeking to extend that lethal campaign to land, pursuing deals that would put U.S. forces on the ground in allied nations across the region

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 4:15 pm

Trump envoy discusses Gaza plan with Netanyahu after rare Hamas meeting

Jared Kushner was joined in the Jerusalem meeting with Mr. Netanyahu by Nickolay Mladenov, Mr. Trumps Board of Peace envoy for Gaza

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 4:14 pm

CU shuttle trains resume after rain floods Chattogram railway tracks

Train services were disrupted earlier in the day as water submerged tracks at Sholoshahar, while classes and examinations continued

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 4:10 pm

Waterlogging halts CU shuttle trains; academic activities continue

Students call for academic activities to be suspended amid transport disruption

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 4:10 pm

SC upholds HC bail for ex-chief justice Khairul, clearing way for release

Chamber judge passes

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 4:00 pm

Democracy, space for dissent shrinking: Nahid

Opposition chief whip and NCP convener urges govt to implement Media Reform Commission recommendations, including journalists

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 3:58 pm

Five timeless romantic songs that celebrate Shabnam

Today, Monday (August 17), marks the birthday of the celebrated actress. Born in 1946, Shabnam turns 80 today.

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 3:34 pm

HC verdict on constitutional validity of Article 70 tomorrow

The petitioner argues the provision undermines lawmakers

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 3:02 pm

Robi rebrands Airtel, from now it is Cirkle in Bangladesh

All Airtel users will automatically become Cirkle customers, while their existing 016 numbers, services, packages and balances will remain unchanged

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 2:46 pm

Battery rickshaws to come under licensing system: Shahe Alam

Solar-powered charging may be made mandatory for registration and renewal

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 2:42 pm

ICT verdict in case against Quader, six others any day

Arguments conclude in July uprising crimes against humanity case

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 2:27 pm

McDonald admits Australia 'let standards slip' in Darwin defeat

Bangladesh pulled off a massive win in Darwin on Sunday when they crushed the world's top-ranked side, who were at full strength, by nine wickets.

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 2:23 pm

Issues can be sorted through talks: Envoy hopeful of Bangladesh PM's much sooner visit to India

The envoy's remarks came as uncertainty looms over Rahmans proposed visit to India amid fresh strains in bilateral ties over Dhakas demand for the extradition of Sheikh Hasina

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 2:05 pm

Aussies mauled: Australian media tears into shock defeat to Tigers

For a team accustomed to dominating at home, the language used by the Australian media was unusually severe.

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 1:59 pm

Tea workers intensify protests for Tk 500 daily wage

Protests spread as workers reject 5% wage increment and demand union election

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 1:38 pm

Heavy rain, high tides leave Chattogram under water again

With key canal development works still unfinished, 189mm of rain inundates large parts of port city

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 12:43 pm

Remains of 12

Locals suspect horses were slaughtered for meat and their remains dumped in a forest

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 12:33 pm

JCD, Shibir clash at DU hall over provost

Students demand action over alleged harassment; university authorities yet to make a decision regarding the incident

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 12:22 pm

We didnt get respect in 2003, but now everyone is respecting us

Bashar spoke to

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 11:57 am

ICT asks jail authorities to produce Shyamal, Rupa, Babu on Aug 24

Prosecution alleges the journalists helped create a counter-narrative against the student movement during the uprising

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 11:54 am

India temple stampede kills seven: authorities

A stampede at a Hindu temple in India's eastern Bihar state killed at least seven people and injured 19 others on Monday, officials said

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 11:47 am

Monsoon, jute season revive century-old boat market

Farmers flock to the historic market in Faridpur's Bhanga for boats needed to harvest, ret and wash jute in waterlogged fields

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 11:03 am

Australia face potential WTC point deduction and fine for slow over rate

Under ICC rules, teams are required to bowl 15 overs per hour during a day of Test cricket, which should usually equate to 90 altogether. But the Aussies fell four short on Saturday and could face sanctions from the ICC as a result.

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 10:40 am

Cameroon beat fairytale finalists Malawi to win women's AFCON

Cameroon lost at home and away to Algeria in the final qualifying round, but the organisers later increased the number of teams for the tournament from 12 to 16.

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 9:39 am

Mild tremor jolts Narsingdi

According to the Met Office, the tremor measuring 3.0 on the Richter scale was felt at 5:32am (BDST).

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 9:01 am

Nearly 13,000 displaced after deadly Indonesian quake

Thousands of people displaced by a powerful earthquake in eastern Indonesia awaited much-needed aid on Monday as they camped out at schools, police stations and government offices, with many stuck outside

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 8:48 am

Darwinian evolution: How Tigers are reshaping their Test identity

The Bangladesh of 23 years ago and this Bangladesh are not the same. When Najmul Hossain Shanto made that statement on the eve of the Darwin Test, many might have quietly smirked.

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 8:30 am

Trump welcomes defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan

US President Donald Trump said Sunday he was pleased by the recent signing of a defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 7:57 am

Trump says US scaling back military drills with South Korea hours before start

US President Donald Trump said inappropriate and hostile military drills with South Korea designed to prepare for a possible attack by the North would be scaled back hours before they started on Monday

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 7:55 am

Miraz rises when the stakes are high

His ability to deliver under pressure is a consistent pattern.

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 7:45 am

Misery for Maresca as Man City make dismal start to life after Guardiola

Enzo Maresca urged Manchester City to learn from their chastening Community Shield defeat against Arsenal after the Italian made a dismal start to the daunting task of replacing Pep Guardiola.

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 2:33 am

Darwin domination: The numbers behind Bangladesh

Bangladesh made history in Darwin, crushing Australia by nine wickets on Sunday for their first-ever Test win on Australian soil. After bowling the hosts out for 284, the Tigers needed just 57 and barely broke a sweat against a full-strength Australia, wrapping up proceedings in the second session on Day 4. Here are the highlights:

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 2:27 am

Barcelona reach deal with Man City to sign Rodri

Barcelona have reached a deal with Manchester City to sign Spanish World Cup winner Rodri, a source from the Catalan club told AFP Sunday.

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 1:31 am

A dream Test 23 years in the making

If the manner of Bangladesh

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 12:30 am

You will rarely find a team like this

Following Bangladesh

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 12:14 am

Worker injured at shipbreaking yard in Sitakunda

Yard authorities said he was not working at the time

The Daily Star 16 Aug 2026 11:54 pm

Police say suspected associate of

Juel Bhuiyan detained in Demra with another man; two handmade bombs recovered and defused, according to police

The Daily Star 16 Aug 2026 11:09 pm

Historic win lifts Tigers

Bangladesh have gained a massive boost in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings following their historic first-ever Test win in Australia today in the ongoing two-match series.

The Daily Star 16 Aug 2026 11:00 pm

Israels Ben Gvir advocates killing 30 to 40 people in Gaza nightly while speaking to ex-hostage

In the past, similar statements by Ben-Gvir and other Israeli officials were widely condemned. Many have been presented to the UNs world court asevidence of genocidal intent. Israel denies it has committed genocide in Gaza.

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 10:05 pm

Nepal helps Bhutan strengthen quake preparedness with support from PM Modi-backed coalition

During the full-scale exercise, Bhutanese authorities created a mass-casualty scenario involving the countrys largest referral hospital and two primary healthcare centres, Nepali Times reported.

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 6:10 pm

PM inaugurates National Fisheries Fortnight-2026

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today formally inaugurated the National Fisheries Fortnight-2026, aiming to further strengthen the fisheries sector to advance the government's goal of building a self-reliant and welfare-oriented Bangladesh.

The Daily Star 16 Aug 2026 4:02 pm

Why Darwin is Bangladesh

The numbers make a compelling case. The manner of the victory makes an even stronger one. And perhaps the most telling evidence came from the beaten Australians themselves.

The Daily Star 16 Aug 2026 3:10 pm

Wish you were here, Hookesy

He famously insisted that Bangladesh didn't belong in Test cricket.

The Daily Star 16 Aug 2026 2:48 pm

Govt wants to build Bangladesh as a welfare state: PM

The prime minister says the government

The Daily Star 16 Aug 2026 2:35 pm

HC orders survey of Kaptai Lake boundary, seeks list of illegal occupants

Authorities asked to submit report before the court on January 6

The Daily Star 16 Aug 2026 2:29 pm

RMG factories can cut energy bills through solar, machinery upgrades: CPD

The CPD gathered data from 350 RMG factories and examined 65 machine types across eight production categories

The Daily Star 16 Aug 2026 1:08 pm

Iran executes man over involvement in winter protests

Iranian authorities reported more than 3,000 deaths, attributing the violence to errorist acts orchestrated by the United States and Israel, while rights groups based abroad maintain that security forces fired on protesters

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 1:07 pm

I will never forget this match: Miraz savours historic Australia win

Miraz was central to Bangladesh

The Daily Star 16 Aug 2026 12:48 pm

EC validates Mirza Fakhrul, Oli Ahmed

The commission's senior secretary declared the nomination papers valid after scrutiny

The Daily Star 16 Aug 2026 12:30 pm

'They outplayed us in all facets': Cummins admits after Darwin defeat

With the second Test scheduled to begin in Mackay on August 22, Cummins hinted that Australia could consider changes to their playing XI after their comprehensive defeat.

The Daily Star 16 Aug 2026 12:27 pm

PM releases fish fry into Brahmaputra in Kishoreganj

Tarique Rahman releases fish fry as part of National Fisheries Week 2026

The Daily Star 16 Aug 2026 12:26 pm