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Every Amazon Google Pixel 11 preorder deal - get up to $350 on an Amazon gift card, free

Google's latest lineup of Pixel 11 phones is here, and Amazon has a free gift card offer on every single one.

ZDNet 12 Aug 2026 11:04 pm

Sparky Linux just restored 32-bit support - why that still matters

Got an old 32-bit computer lying around? Don't throw it away - Sparky Linux has decided not to give up on the aging architecture.

ZDNet 12 Aug 2026 11:03 pm

Indonesia targets E20 ethanol blend by 2029

Antara News 12 Aug 2026 10:58 pm

Journalists demand access to SC courtrooms

Warn of tougher movement if restrictions not withdrawn

The Daily Star 12 Aug 2026 10:11 pm

Enforced disappearances: Bodies were disposed of near rail tracks, in rivers, witness tells ICT-1

The witness said a group of men picked him up, handcuffed and blindfolded, from his Nilphamari home on April 13, 2016

The Daily Star 12 Aug 2026 9:54 pm

Body of Bangladeshi domestic worker returns from Hong Kong amid abuse allegations

Family says Arati Munda had described physical abuse in videos; Hong Kong police are investigating her death

The Daily Star 12 Aug 2026 9:42 pm

2 arrested over rape of Moulvibazar woman

Police investigating and trying to identify other suspects

The Daily Star 12 Aug 2026 9:16 pm

No local TV coverage for much-anticipated Australia-Bangladesh Tests

While T Sports and Nagorik TV traditionally provide coverage of Bangladesh

The Daily Star 12 Aug 2026 9:10 pm

Hackers are hunting for your private photos, FBI warns: 6 ways to avoid a sextortion nightmare

Hackers who steal compromising images of you from social media and personal accounts are selling them on the dark web. Here's how to protect yourself.

ZDNet 12 Aug 2026 9:07 pm

Every Pixel 11 deal at T-Mobile right now: Trade-in offers, free phones with new line, and more

Google's new flagship Pixel series was just announced, and T-Mobile has plenty of preorder offers to choose from.

ZDNet 12 Aug 2026 8:59 pm

How to preorder every new Google Pixel device - and the best deals I found

We've got the scoop on where you can preorder the latest Google devices announced at Made by Google, including the Pixel 11 lineup and the Pixel Watch 5.

ZDNet 12 Aug 2026 8:53 pm

Bangladesh Bank cancels contract of chief economist

Hossain was appointed chief economist of Bangladesh Bank on a two-year contractual basis on July 1 last year. His tenure was therefore scheduled to run until June 30, 2027

The Daily Star 12 Aug 2026 8:48 pm

Prime suspect held in Sylhet triple murder

Police say house painter confessed to killing elderly couple, teen help

The Daily Star 12 Aug 2026 8:47 pm

Only 3 CNG stations operating in Narayanganj as drivers wait for hours

Low gas pressure has crippled supply across the district and cut into drivers

The Daily Star 12 Aug 2026 8:18 pm

Bangladeshi exporters at risk from shipping shocks: HSBC

The bank

The Daily Star 12 Aug 2026 8:12 pm

Shops, markets must close by 8pm as govt tightens power-saving measures

New government directive takes effect today

The Daily Star 12 Aug 2026 8:06 pm

RU student dies after stroke, days after being airlifted to Dhaka

First-year IBA student Zahidul Islam Simon died at the National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital

The Daily Star 12 Aug 2026 7:46 pm

The best Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro cases of 2026: Expert recommended

Google's latest Pixel phones are here, and we found the best cases to protect your new Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL, or Pixel 11 Pro Fold.

ZDNet 12 Aug 2026 7:46 pm

Microsoft fixes 421 bugs and a Windows zero-day in August Patch Tuesday - update ASAP

The exploited zero-day flaw could allow an attacker to gain system privileges on a Windows PC.

ZDNet 12 Aug 2026 7:45 pm

Pixel Watch 4 vs. Pixel Watch 5: Buy the old Android smartwatch or opt for the newest?

Considering an upgrade to the new Pixel Watch 5? It comes down to these factors.

ZDNet 12 Aug 2026 7:31 pm

Pixel 11 Pro Fold vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra: How the big Android foldables compare

Google's new Pixel 11 Pro Fold comes hot on the heels of Samsung's successful Ultra foldable. Here's how the two stack up.

ZDNet 12 Aug 2026 7:30 pm

This subtle Pixel 11 Pro feature reminds me of the golden days of Android phones

The new Google Pixel 11 Pro models feature a useful HiLight indicator that pays homage to classic notification LEDs.

ZDNet 12 Aug 2026 7:30 pm

I dont know how to move forward: Messi unsure over future after fathers death

Despite his grief, the Inter Miami forward pledged to honour his father's memory through parenting his own children.

The Daily Star 12 Aug 2026 7:26 pm

TIB warns draft NHRC, enforced disappearance laws could enable impunity

Watchdog says key stakeholder recommendations ignored

The Daily Star 12 Aug 2026 7:24 pm

Russian engineer dies after falling ill at Rooppur nuclear plant

Police suspect cardiac arrest; the 51-year-old

The Daily Star 12 Aug 2026 6:28 pm

5 more die with measles, related symptoms; death toll rises to 885

DGHS reports 941 new suspected cases and 84 laboratory-confirmed infections in 24 hours

The Daily Star 12 Aug 2026 5:48 pm

Blast near Barishal court gate: Police suspect crude bomb-like object meant to create panic

CCTV footage was inconclusive, while evidence collected from the scene has been sent to Dhaka for examination

The Daily Star 12 Aug 2026 5:44 pm

Finance minister defends inflation data amid manipulation allegations

The minister was responding to reporters' questions about inflation data and why people do not believe it at the closing ceremony of a three-day conference on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in Dhaka

The Daily Star 12 Aug 2026 5:40 pm

Additional DIG Biplob Kumar among 6 senior police officials suspended over prolonged absence

Home ministry says the officers failed to respond to notices; suspension orders take immediate effect

The Daily Star 12 Aug 2026 5:36 pm

2 more die of dengue, 723 hospitalised in 24 hours

Death toll this year rises to 63

The Daily Star 12 Aug 2026 5:27 pm

Samurai Jack and the future we became

Twenty-five years after its debut on Cartoon Network, its dystopian vision of technology, alienation and lost memory feels startlingly contemporary

The Daily Star 12 Aug 2026 5:11 pm

Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji dies of illness at 98

Building on former leader Deng Xiaoping's 1979 reforms, Zhu Rongji is credited with supplying the resourcefulness and tenacity to push through history-making changes such as China's WTO membership

The Hindu 12 Aug 2026 5:04 pm

I ditched T-Mobile for Mint after 10 years, and saved $120/month - without any service issues

The main reason I switched to Mint was that the service uses the same 5G and LTE networks as T-Mobile. So why pay a lot more for basically the same service?

ZDNet 12 Aug 2026 5:02 pm

Father turns son in after Thakurgaon security guard killing

Police say Jewel Rana allegedly killed Abdur Rahman during a dispute over Tk 23,000 in unpaid dues

The Daily Star 12 Aug 2026 4:59 pm

Be like Doku and kill with kindness

Doku could easily have taken the moral high ground by attacking the person who attacked him.

The Daily Star 12 Aug 2026 4:34 pm

Powerful bomb in pressure cooker defused in Savar, blast shakes neighbourhood

DMP Bomb Disposal Unit neutralised the device after police evacuated and cordoned off the area

The Daily Star 12 Aug 2026 4:17 pm

2 DU students expelled from hall over homosexuality allegations

Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall permanently cancelled their seats as further disciplinary action is considered

The Daily Star 12 Aug 2026 4:04 pm

2 young men found dead on railway tracks in Gopalganj

Police say they are believed to have been run over by the Ruposhi Bangla Express

The Daily Star 12 Aug 2026 3:54 pm

Documentation gap keeps marginalised Bangladeshis from healthcare, education, safety nets: Speakers

At SDG conference, they call for accessible transport, skills support and more jobs

The Daily Star 12 Aug 2026 3:39 pm

Babar returns to ICC Test top 10 after Pakistan

Dubai: Pakistans successful Caribbean campaign has translated into a significant boost in the latest ICC Mens Test Player Rankings, with captain Babar Azam returning to the top 10 while Abdullah Shafique and Sajid Khan also made notable gains. Babars rise comes after Pakistan secured an eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in Port of Spain Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 12 Aug 2026 2:56 pm

Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran to step down in February

Chandrasekaran said he would not seek reappointment when his term ends due to a lack of support from the Tata Sons board.

BBC 12 Aug 2026 2:20 pm

Indian labourers dream of striking it rich after '$52,400' diamond find

The seven men found a 17.96-carat gem-quality diamond in central India's Panna.

BBC 12 Aug 2026 2:17 pm

Prosecution seeks maximum punishment for Obaidul Quader, 6 others over July Uprising atrocities

Prosecution concludes six days of arguments at ICT-2, saying all four crimes against humanity charges were proved

The Daily Star 12 Aug 2026 2:10 pm

SC Legal Aid Office authorised to settle cases through mediation

The move will allow parties in cases under specified laws to seek mediation as an alternative to conventional court proceedings

The Daily Star 12 Aug 2026 1:16 pm

Capsized ferry in Zimbabwe leaves at least 15 dead, 27 missing: rescue services

The boat, which provides transport between the northern town of Kariba and several islands and fishing camps, overturned on August 11 after hitting strong waves

The Hindu 12 Aug 2026 1:11 pm

Elderly couple, house help murdered at Sylhet house

The couple

The Daily Star 12 Aug 2026 1:00 pm

Elderly couple, housemaid murdered at Sylhet house

The couple

The Daily Star 12 Aug 2026 1:00 pm

Monsoon mayham leaves Satchari wildlife ponds in peril

Spanning 243 hectares, Satchari is considered one of the country's most biodiversity-rich protected areas

The Daily Star 12 Aug 2026 12:56 pm

Toyota ex-chief Okuda, pioneer of the Prius, dead at 93

Okuda took the reins of the struggling firm in 1995 as the first person from outside the founding family in decades, and pushed innovative products such as the RAV4 and Prius.

The Daily Star 12 Aug 2026 12:44 pm

Blast near Barishal court gate sparks panic

A suspected crude bomb explosion near the main entrance briefly disrupted court proceedings

The Daily Star 12 Aug 2026 12:16 pm

Shanto backs

Shanto also made clear that Bangladesh

The Daily Star 12 Aug 2026 12:02 pm

Pressure cooker wrapped in black tape sparks bomb scare in Savar

Object found beside mosque hours after pipe bombs and bomb-making materials were recovered from a nearby Shyampur flat

The Daily Star 12 Aug 2026 11:18 am