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Canada will announce retaliatory tariffs against U.S. on August 25, official say

Mark Carney said on August 24 that Canada may need to move away from matching U.S. tariffs dollar for dollar and instead use more targeted retaliation aimed at protecting Canadian workers and businesses

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 5:14 am

Alonso makes winning start with Chelsea as Rogers scores on debut

Xabi Alonso won his first game as Chelsea boss thanks to Morgan Rogers's debut goal and Joao Pedro's strike after just 31 seconds of a pulsating 3-2 victory against Fulham on Monday.

The Daily Star 25 Aug 2026 2:45 am

U.S. Treasury chief vows to cut every economic lifeline of Iran

Scott Bessents address comes almost six months into a war on Tehran that has ground to a stalemate, with stalled peace talks and Iran preventing most traffic through the crucial Strait of Hormuz

The Hindu 25 Aug 2026 1:02 am

Businesses must reinvent their processes and workforce to scale agentic AI adoption

Only 15% of US-based organizations have reached scaled, orchestrated, multi-agent adoption, according to the latest Deloitte research.

ZDNet 25 Aug 2026 12:52 am

The best early Labor Day deals to shop now: Save on TVs, Apple devices, and more

Labor Day is just around the corner, and there are already some great deals available at Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, and more.

ZDNet 25 Aug 2026 12:11 am

Best early Labor Day Garmin watch deals: Gear up for marathon training for less

Training for a fall marathon? Snag one of these Garmin running watches we've tested at a discount.

ZDNet 24 Aug 2026 9:27 pm

I dumped Firefox, but these 5 features finally won me back - here's why

It's been a bumpy road for Mozilla's browser, but as the dust of doubt settles, Firefox has once again become my default browser on all platforms.

ZDNet 24 Aug 2026 8:31 pm

After years with an Apple Watch, a Pebble Time 2 'downgrade' was exactly what I needed

The Pebble Time 2 is a no-frills smartwatch that helps you disconnect from the digital world.

ZDNet 24 Aug 2026 8:21 pm

Amazon hikes prices on Echos, Kindles, Fire TVs as much as 60% - here's what you'll pay now

Be prepared to pay more for an Echo Dot, 16 GB Kindle, Fire TV Stick HD, and Amazon eero 7 mesh router, among several other products.

ZDNet 24 Aug 2026 8:15 pm

Armed Police Battalion to get criminal investigation powers

Cabinet approves draft law expanding force

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 8:10 pm

1 in 5 people over 40 face cardiovascular risk in 2 coastal upazilas: Study

Researchers find high drinking-water salinity in Koyra and Assasuni, linking sodium exposure to elevated blood pressure and related health risks

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 8:05 pm

East Nusa Tenggara quake death toll rises to 100

Antara News 24 Aug 2026 7:37 pm

Man dies after alleged mob beating in Dhaka's Jatrabari

Locals reportedly accused him of mugging; police are investigating and trying to establish his identity

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 7:26 pm

Workers demand answers over

Protesters question how lethal hydrogen sulphide was present despite certification

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 7:18 pm

Govt to import 365,000 tonnes of fertiliser to shore up stocks

Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) and Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation (BCIC), two agencies under the agriculture and industries ministries, will buy the crop production input, mostly used for rice cultivation, from Saudi Arabia, Russia, Morocco, Canada and Karnaphuli Fertilizer Company Ltd (KAFCO)

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 7:11 pm

Man remanded over fake Facebook accounts using names, photos of Zubaida Rahman, 2 PMO officials

Police allege Kakon Rana used the accounts to spread false information

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 7:06 pm

Elephants Samrat, Niharkoli headed back to Gazipur Safari Park

Forest Department takes the elephants back over alleged breaches of conditions set when they were returned to their owners

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 7:04 pm

India in driver's seat in second Sri Lanka Test

India took control on the second day of the second Test against Sri Lanka on Monday, posting 503-9 declared before claiming two quick wickets to leave the hosts reeling at 8

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 6:47 pm

Liverpool must improve on 'unacceptable' season, says Van Dijk

Virgil van Dijk said Liverpool eed to show a reaction from a bitterly disappointing season that cost Arne Slot his job as manager, but called for patience with new boss Andoni Iraola.

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 6:34 pm

Google's AI-first Googlebook laptop is almost here - can it avoid the Copilot+ PC problem?

It won't be another high-end Chromebook like the Pixel, and Google has to hope it'll succeed where Copilot+ PCs have fallen short.

ZDNet 24 Aug 2026 6:18 pm

Jaishankar meets Russian President Putin; discusses bilateral ties, global developments

It comes ahead of Mr. Putin's expected visit to New Delhi for the BRICS leaders' summit on September 12-13.

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 6:15 pm

2026-27 Class XI admission applications begin September 2

Students will be selected on SSC results, with classes starting September 23

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 6:09 pm

The Daily Star - renamed The Daily Star Videos

Facebook page will retain the same ownership, management and editorial standards

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 6:02 pm

How to use ChatGPT Work - and my top 10 tips for getting started with agentic AI

Curious about ChatGPT Work? Here's how the agentic AI handles research, files, and multistep projects, plus its risks and limits.

ZDNet 24 Aug 2026 5:29 pm

Irans rial currency hits new record low as U.S. prepares to announce more sanctions

The rial dropped to 2.02 million to the U.S. dollar as trading opened on currency markets. Iran's official Central Bank rate stood at around 1.5 million rial to the dollar, but the market rate is what most Iranians pay

The Hindu 24 Aug 2026 5:09 pm

Political courage lacking in institutional reforms: Debapriya

He noted that bureaucrats try various ways to influence the government and run it in line with their own preferences

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 4:14 pm

Case filed against Chattogram-15 MP

Court directs Satkania Circle ASP to investigate allegations against Arman Uddin and five others

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 3:55 pm

Ex-UP member hacked to death in Bogura

Family suspects enmity over local arbitration meetings

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 3:00 pm

Local polls will be better than national election: CEC

Nasir says EC will decide poll dates after considering legal amendments, weather and other factors

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 2:44 pm

Lift ban on yarn import through land ports: Indian high commissioner

The two sides discussed ways to identify those issues and make bilateral trade relations easier and more effective

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 2:43 pm

Businessman hacked to death near home in Sylhet

Police are reviewing CCTV footage to identify those involved in the killing

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 2:42 pm

Bangladeshi-origin restaurant worker 'shot' dead in New York

Another Bangladeshi employee was injured in the shooting at a fast-food restaurant in New York City

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 2:32 pm

BNP government has failed in first 180 days: NCP

Convener Nahid Islam cites rising prices, energy shortages and deteriorating law and order in the party's assessment

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 1:26 pm

Govt forms panel to shift fiscal year to April-March

The move away from the July-June cycle is aimed at avoiding monsoon-related delays in vital infrastructure development

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 1:00 pm

ICT sends three journalists to jail in crimes against humanity case

Shyamal Dutta, Mozammel Babu and Farzana Rupa accused in case linked to July Uprising

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 12:42 pm

Mackay pitch set for 'very good' rating despite two-day Test

For Bangladesh, however, the rating raises a familiar question: would the same surface receive similar treatment if it had been prepared in the subcontinent?

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 12:37 pm

Govt plans comprehensive road safety law by Dec 2027

Rabiul says law will be part of a broader effort to cut road deaths, with better driver training, vehicle scrapping and faster emergency response

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 12:32 pm

Fresh flooding hits 22 villages as Khowai embankment collapses again amid delayed repairs

Locals blame slow repairs as embankment breach affects 4,500 families, raising fears of further flooding

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 12:27 pm

Maritime ports asked to keep cautionary signal 3 hoisted

Low-pressure area over Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining areas may cause squally weather

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 11:37 am

Shoriful and the pace attack that changed the conversation

If Bangladesh's pace attack showed remarkable consistency, their batting showed the opposite.

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 11:21 am

Jubo League leader hacked to death in Kishoreganj

Former Bhairab municipality ward councillor was declared dead at DMCH

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 9:52 am

Amorim starts Serie A life with Milan win, Juve edge Frosinone

The Rossoneri turned to Amorim after finishing fifth last season, and the Portuguese has been provided with an overhauled squad as the giants look to challenge their city rivals and defending champions, Inter Milan.

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 9:52 am

Bagerhat farmers reap bumper harvest but struggle for fair returns

Production worth Tk 289.48cr so far this season, but abundant supply and rising input costs keep farmers

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 9:50 am

HRW calls for end to indefinite pretrial detention of political opponents in Bangladesh

Says government should order independent inquiries into all prison deaths

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 9:16 am

Cummins eyes ODI return ahead of

Cummins, who remains Australia's official ODI captain, has played just two from a possible 28 matches in the format since the 2023 World Cup.

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 8:51 am

Barcelona launch LaLiga title defence with five-star Elche demolition

Fermin then added the fifth goal in the 79th minute, controlling the ball on the edge of the box, swivelling past his marker and driving inside before smashing an unstoppable shot beyond the helpless keeper.

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 8:37 am

UEFA chief Ceferin rules out bid to replace Infantino as FIFA president

UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin has said he is ot interested in replacing Gianni Infantino, but has warned the under-fire FIFA president must either quit or face a leadership challenge in March.

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 8:19 am

India police used excessive force during protests: Amnesty

Demonstrations in the capital New Delhi, triggered by the leak of the national medical entrance test, turned violent on July 20 when thousands of protesters attempted to march towards parliament

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 8:13 am

More than 40,000 evacuate as wildfire nears Reno in western US

Some 42,000 people have evacuated their homes and another 45,000 have been told to get ready leave, Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve told CNN

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 8:05 am

Conditions haunt Tigers despite encouraging

While the wicket played its part in making batting difficult, the visitors also made things harder for themselves against Australia in the Mackay Test.

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 7:30 am

Torres double rescues point for PSG at Rennes in Ligue 1 opener

Ferran Torres came off the bench to score a late double on his debut as Paris St Germain rallied from two goals down to draw 2-2 with hosts Stade Rennais in their Ligue 1 season opener on Sunday.

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 2:25 am

Call for humane treatment: Chappell, Gavaskar, Kapil urge proper medical care for Imran Khan

Former Australia captain Greg Chappell, backed by 20 other former international captains including India greats Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, has appealed to Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 1:33 am

Kuwait strips naturalised citizens of voting rights

Previously, naturalised Kuwaitis were able to vote 30 years after acquiring nationality

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 1:19 am

11-party alliance says public trust in govt has hit

Nahid Islam cites six months of

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 1:07 am