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PM Tarique welcomes Visa

Company eyes investment in digital finance, AI, payments and technology development

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 1:19 pm

Trump secretly flew out of Turkiye after NATO summit because of Iran threat: report

The ruse was carried out as journalists and some White House staff members were led to believe they were on the same plane as the President as he began his journey back to Washington

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 1:12 pm

Bangladesh and India scramble to save white-ball series

Bangladesh is scrambling to save a six-match cricket tour by neighbour India next month with the foreign ministers of both nations roped in to try to salvage the series.

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 12:17 pm

Mount Semeru

Antara News 11 Aug 2026 12:04 pm

US judge drops bribery and fraud case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani

The judge, however, criticised the way the Justice Department decided to drop the case.

BBC 11 Aug 2026 12:03 pm

Breastfeeding corners: A small space, a big relief

New breastfeeding corners in Pabna are easing an everyday struggle for mothers visiting public offices and health facilities

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 12:00 pm

Three killed, 15 injured in Chandpur bus-truck collision

The collision occurred when the bus was overtaking another vehicle on Chandpur-Cumilla highway

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 11:49 am

In Sreemangal, books are making a comeback

Hundreds of students are discovering literature beyond their textbooks through a reading festival

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 11:41 am

US State Dept revokes over 175,000 visas

According to the State Department, the visas were revoked from individuals who violated visa terms, committed crimes, called for violence against US citizens, defrauded Americans, abused the immigration system or endangered national security.

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 11:22 am

Golf ball becomes fish food

Charl Schwartzel encountered an unusual hazard during the final round of LIV Golf Bedminster on Sunday when a fish appeared to swallow his golf ball after it rolled into a pond beside the seventh green.

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 11:12 am

U.S. prosecutors want Tate brothers to remain in custody as they fight extradition to the U.K.

Prosecutors want social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate to remain in federal custody

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 10:11 am

Former Air Force Secretary says hell sue Trump administration to restore his security clearance

As my mother taught me years ago, you stand up to bullies, said Former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall adding that hell sue the administration, noting it has a history of retaliating against critics by stripping their clearances

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 9:07 am

YouTube raises bar for new creators to earn money

According to YouTube official blog, the change is going into effect starting February 1.

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 9:07 am

Webster with a point to prove against Bangladesh

Webster only made his Test debut at the start of last year and the 32-year-old has already experienced plenty of highs and lows through eight Test match appearances as he attempts to cement his place in the best XI for the World Test Championship pacesetters.

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 8:48 am

Taskin ready to shoulder pace burden in Australia

With Nahid Rana ruled out of the series and Shoriful Islam unavailable for the first Test, the burden on Taskin will be far greater.

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 8:30 am

Trump order pushes for overhaul of childhood vaccine schedule

Many medical experts cast the push as scientifically baseless and potentially damaging to public health

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 8:23 am

Trump took secret flight out of Turkey due to Iran threat, the Washington Post reports

Trump had taken the newly renovated Qatari-donated jet to Ankara for the NATO summit but he unexpectedly used an older Air Force One when departing the country, a move that prompted questions about the newer plane's security

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 8:01 am

Fortis, Police embark on Asian adventure today

Despite finishing third and fourth respectively in the last Bangladesh Football League season, Fortis and Police were handed AFC opportunities after champions Bashundhara Kings and runners-up Abahani failed to secure club licensing.

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 7:30 am

Palestinian club football to restart in September after Gaza war stoppage

The Palestinian football association announced on Monday that it would resume activity in September after a nearly three-year pause due to the Gaza war.

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 2:08 am

This pocket-sized gadget helped cut down our editor's screen time - and it's on sale

Brick can curb your screen time, and it's on sale for a limited time.

ZDNet 11 Aug 2026 1:20 am

Why recovery readiness has become the new standard for cyber resilience

As outages become more expensive and frequent, recovery readiness is emerging as the true measure of resilience.

ZDNet 11 Aug 2026 12:26 am

70-year-old killed as rival groups clash with crude bombs in Shariatpur

At least 10 people were injured in the violence, with one critically injured man sent to Dhaka

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 11:17 pm

Bangladesh Bank removes two-year cap on bank boards

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 10:50 pm

World Cup co-hosts US and Canada oppose Infantino

The football federations of the United States and Canada -- two of the 2026 World Cup host nations -- on Monday backed a statement from three confederations criticising FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 10:39 pm

I tried Google Wallet's new allowance feature, and my kid's already ditched their debit card

The new feature lets you send money to your children without them needing a card or separate account.

ZDNet 10 Aug 2026 10:20 pm

Suspected thief beaten to death in Narsingdi

Another man injured after residents caught the pair during an alleged theft, police say

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 10:16 pm

Shadik Kayem warns of

Ducsu VP demands restoration of NTRCA-led appointments and announces mass gathering for tomorrow

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 10:02 pm

Cabinet gives final approval to draft Human Rights Commission Act, 2026

Draft includes preventive mechanism, interim-order powers and broader representation in the commission

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 9:54 pm

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

Hefazat says sculptures of its leaders at July Uprising Museum must be removed

Statement says the representations insult ulema who opposed the culture of sculptures and idols

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 8:34 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

7.4 quake rocks Colombia, felt in Venezuela

Governors report injuries and building damage in Choco and Risaralda

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

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

Former chief justice ABM Khairul Haque gets bail in all 9 cases

High Court grants ad-interim bail in Banani attempted murder case, clearing way for release

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 7:23 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

RU artist says removed artwork did not place 2024 above 1971

Graphic design student says the work was meant to criticise those seeking to portray the July Uprising as more significant than the Liberation War

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 6:32 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

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

The hole story behind Jacy

Footballers have never exactly enjoyed a healthy relationship with advertising hoardings.

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 4:56 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