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Man arrested over rape of six-year-old in Dhaka

Police say the child was assaulted in Shah Ali

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 8:12 pm

Rubel fifer fires Bangladesh HP into Top End T20 semifinals

Off-spinner Mohammad Rubel continued his sizzling form, claiming a five-wicket haul as Bangladesh High Performance (HP) secured a three-wicket victory over Northern Territory Strike in the Top End T20 Series at Darwin

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 8:10 pm

Supra, Civic and Miata seized as customs probes how they entered Bangladesh

Agency says legal action will follow if evidence of smuggling is found

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 7:33 pm

'Find your own room': Japan says can't handle added Asian Games numbers

Japanese organisers have told late additions to next month's Asian Games to find their own accommodation, saying they don't have the money or space to deal with ballooning participant numbers.

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 7:02 pm

5 more die with measles-like symptoms, combined toll now 960

DGHS reports 1,100 new suspected measles and 70 new confirmed cases in 24 hours

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 6:54 pm

Bangladesh to import 480,000 tonnes of potash fertiliser from Canada

Government-to-government deal includes an option for another 120,000 tonnes between September 2026 and March 2027

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 6:51 pm

In the Himalayas, one disaster can prepare the ground for another, scientist says

Daniel Parsons says the Nepal-China flood shows how altered slopes, rivers and sediment can reshape the risks of future disasters

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 6:45 pm

Ismail Ould Cheikh Ahmed elected new OIC secretary-general

Veteran Mauritanian diplomat pledges to turn member states

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 6:43 pm

NCP to field candidates in every union, Sarjis says

NCP chief organiser says the government is losing public confidence

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 5:56 pm

Bangladesh, China sign MoU to set up joint vocational education centre

Cooperation will cover teacher training, industry-linked skills, research, bilingual materials and specialised programmes

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 5:52 pm

Bournemouth, Sunderland to face AC Milan in Europa League

English duo Bournemouth and Sunderland were both handed a glamour tie against AC Milan among their eight matches in the Europa League as the draw for this season's league phase took place on Friday.

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 5:49 pm

The world changed. Nazrul did not become obsolete

Fifty years after Nazrul

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 5:36 pm

Want a free Apple Watch? Play ZDNET's 'Guessing Game' to win one - only 4 days left

It's the third and final round of ZDNET's Big Guessing Game. We want to know what you think.

ZDNet 28 Aug 2026 5:27 pm

Even an AI cost-management vendor can lose control of its agent spending

In one instance, an AI agent stayed open for four days and ran 4,819 calls for almost $4,000. No one had budgeted for this cost.

ZDNet 28 Aug 2026 5:21 pm

How to get free Google AI Pro for an entire year - and save $240: 3 ways

Google is offering its premium AI subscription plan for free. It usually costs $20 a month - and comes with many benefits.

ZDNet 28 Aug 2026 5:15 pm

PCB considered pulling players out of Test against England after Sky aired interview with Imran Khans sons

Former England skipper Mike Atherton conducted the 18-minute interview with Imran's sons, Kassim and Suleman, in which the two expressed fears about the well-being of their 73-year-old father

The Hindu 28 Aug 2026 4:04 pm

Too early to comment: New Rangpur police chief visits family murder scene

Mahbubur Rashid says police are examining all information and will look into unverified claims about crime-scene evidence

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 3:47 pm

4 held by BGB while trying to enter India illegally along Jhenaidah border

Detainees were allegedly trying to cross into India with the help of brokers, says BGB

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 3:01 pm

She was about to cross into Tibet for a long-awaited pilgrimage - then her messages stopped

The families of two Indian women are anxiously waiting for news after the deadly flash floods.

BBC 28 Aug 2026 3:01 pm

Joint janaza held for 7 Naogaon expats killed in Saudi factory fire

Bodies buried in family graveyards; government pledges continued support

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 2:45 pm

GTA VI: Here's everything we know after the big Netflix preview

Rockstar Games has given players their most detailed look yet at Grand Theft Auto 6, revealing new gameplay systems, expanded character interactions and a more sophisticated approach to police pursuits in its highly anticipated blockbuster.

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 2:39 pm

One stabbed dead, another beaten to death in Cox

Police say the two groups had previous enmity

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 2:18 pm

Prabowo to host Timor-Leste president in Jakarta

Antara News 28 Aug 2026 2:13 pm

Lake overflows on Nepal-Tibet border, sparking panic and halting rescue

Wednesday's catastrophic flood caused by a glacier collapse killed 489 people in Nepal and five in China's Tibet

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 1:47 pm

Nepal orders rescuers to safety as lake formed by landslide overflows

More than 1,400 people are missing, including trekkers in the Himalayas and scores of Hindu pilgrims to Tibet's sacred snow-capped Mount Kailash

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 1:47 pm

BFIU warns against taking loans through apps over fraud, names 30 illegal apps

The BFIU urged everyone to refrain from sharing National ID details, bank account credentials, or sensitive mobile data with unknown platforms

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 1:30 pm

India captain Gill puts positive spin on drawn Colombo Test

India captain Shubman Gill said there were lots of positives to take from their 1-0 series win in Sri Lanka but there can be little doubt the squad return home disappointed and disheartened after letting the hosts off the hook in the drawn second Test.

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 1:19 pm

Indonesia seeks to strengthen halal value chains

Antara News 28 Aug 2026 1:18 pm

'Missing' Chandpur gold trader held in Ctg's Patiya along with family

Pintu Das fled Chandpur with family after allegedly taking money and gold from people

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 1:12 pm

BGB says Indian man arrested after gunfight

Firearms and yaba recovered during arrest, says BGB in press release

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 1:11 pm

Norway's King Harald dead at 89

His 53-year-old son Crown Prince Haakon automatically succeeds him on the throne

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 12:32 pm

Two killed as truck rams CNG-run auto-rickshaw in Sirajganj

Driver and passenger die on the spot; one injured

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 11:24 am

Bangladesh govt. positively weighs joining Mecca Pact; Opposition throws in support

The government said the interests of the country and its people would be given the highest priority in joining any defence agreement or alliance

The Hindu 28 Aug 2026 11:01 am

Emi Martinez to Chelsea? Blues reportedly agree

Martinez is expected to sign a two-year deal with an option for another season

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 10:32 am

Trump administration seeks to restrict internships for international students

U.S. President Trump has targeted universities with probes and funding threats over issues like pro-Palestinian protests against U.S. ally Israels assault on Gaza, diversity initiatives, climate programs and transgender policies.

The Hindu 28 Aug 2026 9:15 am

Trump admin in talks for US stake in Venezuela oil: report

Discussions involve about a third of Venezuela's total proven reserves of 300 billion barrels

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 8:34 am

A team collapse raises red-ball concerns

Chief selector Habibul Bashar described the performance as

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 7:30 am

Bangladesh to field strong Asian Games team

India have already named a formidable squad featuring Shreyas Iyer, Jasprit Bumrah, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Abhishek Sharma, while Pakistan have picked a side including Sahibzada Farhan, Abrar Ahmed among other known faces.

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 7:00 am

Rodri debuts, Gordon starts as Raphinha, Lopez fire Barca past Athletic

Coach Flick kept Raphinha playing up front as a makeshift number nine, after the departures of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres.

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 3:03 am

Argentine sports marketers admit bribery in decade-long FIFA corruption case

Co-owners of Argentine sport marketing company Full Play used bribes to secure media rights for matches including World Cup qualifiers and the Copa America

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 2:47 am

PM Tarique to visit T

COP31 will be held in Antalya from November 9 to 20

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 12:32 am

Bangladesh asks Qatar to prioritise LNG supplies

Request made as Bangladesh awaits reopening of Strait of Hormuz and resumption of maritime movement

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 12:27 am

Galaxy Z Fold 8 camera trouble? 4 settings I recommend changing now

The cameras on the Galaxy Z Fold 8 work best when they're pushed to their limits. Here are the settings I changed to get the best results.

ZDNet 28 Aug 2026 12:16 am

Smith and Cox revive England against Pakistan after Abbas strikes

Jamie Smith and Jordan Cox both scored fifties as England recovered from a top-order collapse against Pakistan to reach 248-9 when bad light ended Thursday's opening day of the second Test at Lord's.

The Daily Star 28 Aug 2026 12:14 am

Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as Lake America in U.S.

Donald Trump has been floating the idea of the name change in recent days as the U.S. announced it was imposing 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods over the weekend after talks between the countries broke down

The Hindu 28 Aug 2026 12:07 am

Syria Kurdish women fighters discuss merger with interior ministry

The announcement came two days after the head of Kurdish fighters in Syria, Mazloum Abdi, announced the dissolution of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) which includes the YPJ under an agreement with Damascus

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 11:07 pm

U.S. designates U.K.-based Palestine Action as foreign terrorist group

British government has banned Palestine Action; U.S. has also declared Italy-based Autistici/Inventati (also known as A/I Collective) and the pro-Palestinian group Masar Badil as terrorist organisations

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 10:14 pm

This excellent HP laptop is nearly 50% off at Best Buy - and comes with a cheap TV

Snag the HP OmniBook 3 16-inch laptop for under $700, plus get a 43-inch Toshiba smart TV for just $99 when you bundle at Best Buy.

ZDNet 27 Aug 2026 10:11 pm