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Transshipment scam or efficient supply chain? How U.S. firms turn it into profit?

Data and industry sources reveal little Chinese ownershipofsuchpumps/components sent to the U.S. by Indian/India-based companies

The Hindu 23 Aug 2026 8:17 am

Stop electric shock glove plan for ICE: U.S. lawmakers to Trump administration

Under Trump, ICE has hired unqualified officers and agents and rushed them through training programs with reduced use of force instruction. Many of these officers and agents should not have been hired at all, much less let loose on American streets with a badge, a gun, and electric shock gloves, the Indian American Congressman Shri Thanedar said.

The Hindu 23 Aug 2026 8:04 am

Canada retaliates as trade war with US escalates

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs on the United States on Saturday, after walking away from a ad deal on trade in a deepening rift between the longtime allies

The Daily Star 23 Aug 2026 7:48 am

Iran warns any country joining US sanctions considered 'enemy'

Iran on Saturday warned countries against participating in the United States' economic war against the Islamic republic, saying they would be considered enemies

The Daily Star 23 Aug 2026 7:42 am

Maresca says Man City must fill Rodri void after Barca switch

Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says the club must find a ew Rodri after the departure of the influential midfielder to Barcelona this week.

The Daily Star 23 Aug 2026 7:30 am

Inter thrash Monza to launch Serie A title defence

Inter Milan kicked off the defence of their Serie A title in emphatic fashion on Saturday, cruising to a 4-1 home victory over promoted Monza.

The Daily Star 23 Aug 2026 5:38 am

Olise helps Bayern past Dortmund in German Supercup

Michael Olise scored a goal and created another as Bayern Munich won 2-1 at old foes Borussia Dortmund in the season-opening German Supercup on Saturday.

The Daily Star 23 Aug 2026 3:25 am

Espi's last-gasp winner helps Real beat Espanyol in Mourinho's first game on return

Jose Mourinho's second spell in charge of Real Madrid began with a last-gasp 2-1 victory at Espanyol in LaLiga on Saturday, with substitute Carlos Espi pouncing in the 90th minute to grab the winner.

The Daily Star 23 Aug 2026 3:20 am

What did Trump say about Indias voting system? | Explained

Why is the President pushing for stricter voter ID rules in the U.S.? How are elections conducted in the U.S. and how are they different from those in India? What is the SAVE America Act? What do Americans think about the requirement of a photo ID?

The Hindu 23 Aug 2026 1:05 am

Burning wood to keep mills running

100 small and large textile factories are operating by burning wood due to gas shortage and rising prices of textile waste

The Daily Star 22 Aug 2026 11:35 pm

Former West Brom player dies during match in Lisbon

Former West Bromwich Albion player Quevin Castro has died at the age of 25 after collapsing during a friendly match in Lisbon on Saturday, the Lisbon Football Association said.

The Daily Star 22 Aug 2026 11:30 pm

South Africa's former world boxing champion shot dead

Former world boxing champion Zolani Last Born Tete was shot dead outside his

The Daily Star 22 Aug 2026 10:46 pm

PM orders pilot project to develop e-health platform

Tarique Rahman stresses data security, privacy and long-term sustainability of proposed digital health system

The Daily Star 22 Aug 2026 10:16 pm

Police aiding extortion to be identified, brought under law: Home minister

Salahuddin says govt to follow zero-tolerance policy against such crimes

The Daily Star 22 Aug 2026 10:06 pm

Chinese family visas for Bangladeshi women surge nearly 50

From just 35 in 2022 to 1,721 in 2025

The Daily Star 22 Aug 2026 9:34 pm

Dengue cases surpass last year

Sharp rise in August adds pressure to health system already battling measles

The Daily Star 22 Aug 2026 9:10 pm

Shoriful, Starc share spotlight: Key records, milestones on Day 1 in Mackay

A total of 18 wickets fell on the opening day in Mackay, the third-highest number of day-one wickets in a Test in Australia since 1975.

The Daily Star 22 Aug 2026 8:52 pm

Bring plastic, take home a sapling

Residents exchange discarded bottles and other plastic waste for fruits, plants, and medicinal plant saplings

The Daily Star 22 Aug 2026 8:19 pm

MGI enters sanitaryware market with Tk 300 crore investment

Meghna Group of Industries (MGI), one of the country's largest industrial conglomerates, has entered the sanitaryware market, seeking to tap growing demand amid increased construction activity

The Daily Star 22 Aug 2026 7:44 pm

Bangladesh's FIFA ASEAN Cup participation confirmed

FIFA has confirmed Bangladesh's participation in the FIFA ASEAN Cup, scheduled to be held from September 24 to October 4 in Jakarta, Indonesia.

The Daily Star 22 Aug 2026 7:29 pm

65-year-old man held over rape of 4-year-old in Jhenaidah

Locals caught him while he was trying to flee and informed police

The Daily Star 22 Aug 2026 7:27 pm

Seven dead in UK after vehicle travelling wrong way hits police car

Police investigate circumstances of wrong-way collision near Middlesbrough

The Daily Star 22 Aug 2026 7:26 pm

Kolkata hotel fire: 5 Bangladeshi victims repatriated through Benapole, 1 via Bhomra

Another victim's body to be cremated in Kolkata

The Daily Star 22 Aug 2026 7:08 pm

Why India's market regulator barred a JPMorgan entity from the country's securities market

India's market regulator has barred a JPMorgan Chase

The Daily Star 22 Aug 2026 6:37 pm

Will rebuild Bangladesh under Tarique Rahman

Says govt aims to restore democracy, development and Bangladesh

The Daily Star 22 Aug 2026 6:28 pm

Three killed in road accidents in Natore, Munshiganj

At least three people were killed in separate road accidents in Natore and Munshiganj today

The Daily Star 22 Aug 2026 4:14 pm

I ditched T-Mobile for Mint after 10 years of service - now I'm saving $120/month

Mint uses the same 5G and LTE networks as T-Mobile, so I had no service interruptions after switching.

ZDNet 22 Aug 2026 4:00 pm

Boat race revives Old Dhaka's river spirit

Traditional boat race draws thousands to the Buriganga as part of DSCC's month-long

The Daily Star 22 Aug 2026 3:48 pm

The game is far from over

The 25-year-old said the conditions remained helpful to fast bowlers, with the wind also playing a role.

The Daily Star 22 Aug 2026 3:42 pm

Myanmar airstrike on monastery marking Lent kills 14: witnesses

Myanmar has been consumed by civil war since the military staged a 2021 coup ousting the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi and detaining the Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

The Daily Star 22 Aug 2026 3:36 pm

New ministers, state ministers pay tribute at national memorial

Four newly appointed ministers and two state ministers today paid homage to the martyrs of the Liberation War at the National Martyrs

The Daily Star 22 Aug 2026 3:22 pm

PM approves highway plan to connect Bhola directly to rest of country

If implemented, the highway is expected to provide direct road access between Bhola and the rest of the country, cutting travel time and transport costs

The Daily Star 22 Aug 2026 3:18 pm

Why Day 1 is becoming a graveyard for Test batters in Australia

Four extraordinary first days in Australian Tests in less than two years.

The Daily Star 22 Aug 2026 3:03 pm

Century-old Shamshernagar station buried under mountain of garbage

With no permanent dumping site, commuters, traders and residents face stench, insects and health concerns every day

The Daily Star 22 Aug 2026 2:57 pm

HSC examinee killed after ride-sharing motorcycle hit by excavator in Chattogram

Nafisa was on her way to an ICT examination when the motorcycle she was travelling on was hit in Patenga

The Daily Star 22 Aug 2026 2:42 pm

2 injured in stabbing at Canadas Edmonton gurdwara, suspect in custody

Prime Minister Mark Carney condemned the attack and expressed solidarity with the Sikh community.

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 11:00 am

Australia opt to bowl first in Mackay as Tigers eye more history

Australia have won the toss and elected to field first in the second and final Test of the two-match series against Bangladesh at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay on Saturday.

The Daily Star 22 Aug 2026 5:02 am

Arsenal sweep Coventry aside to start title defence with 3-0 win

The last time the London side retained the top-flight title was in 1935 but it took just 15 minutes for Kai Havertz to show Arsenal's intent as he coolly guided a Riccardo Calafiori cross into the bottom corner of the net from the edge of the box.

The Daily Star 22 Aug 2026 2:45 am

Cabinet Division gazette assigns portfolios to 4 ministers, 2 state ministers

Moyeen Khan gets LGRD ministry, Partho gets information and broadcasting, Afroza Khanam Rita is reassigned to food

The Daily Star 22 Aug 2026 1:48 am

Sergio Gors J&K and Ladakh visit highlights growing U.S.-India partnership through meaningful dialogue

The U.S. Embassy said Ambassador Gor in Srinagar met Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and later visited Leh to experience Ladakhs culture and traditions

The Hindu 22 Aug 2026 1:28 am

World No.1 Sinner withdraws from US Open with knee injury

The five-time Grand Slam winner has not played since winning Wimbledon on July 12, pulling out of US Open warm-up hard court tournaments in Cincinnati and Montreal.

The Daily Star 22 Aug 2026 1:06 am

80% of developers find AI coding more addictive than helpful

A new Coddy Developer Survey found that four in five developers, 80%, say their use of AI has felt more like a dependence than an advantage.

ZDNet 22 Aug 2026 1:00 am

PM Tarique wishes President Mirza Fakhrul a successful, dignified tenure

Prime minister congratulates the new president following Friday

The Daily Star 22 Aug 2026 12:54 am

Root hails emerging fast bowlers after thrashing Pakistan

Robinson and Josh Tongue bagged five wickets apiece as Pakistan were dismissed for just 171 in their first innings and the duo, who received good support from Jofra Archer and Gus Atkinson, took three more each second time around.

The Daily Star 22 Aug 2026 12:35 am

How AWS Marketplace is using AI agents to meet the rising demand for AI agents

Increasingly, AI agents are handling the nitty-gritty admin and due diligence tasks, but agent-powered marketplaces won't replace live human sales reps or engineers anytime soon.

ZDNet 21 Aug 2026 11:18 pm

Settlers kill Palestinian teen in West Bank clash, and other Middle East developments

Violence has escalated in the West Bank where at least 87 Palestinians have been killed in almost 1,500 attacks by Israeli settlers

The Hindu 21 Aug 2026 10:02 pm

Arsenal sign Villa centre-back Konsa as champions bolster defence

Premier League champions Arsenal have signed England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa in a deal worth a reported

The Daily Star 21 Aug 2026 10:00 pm

Iran-linked oil tanker falls victim to Somali piracy surge

At least 13 vessels have been attacked off Somalia and in the Gulf of Aden this year, compared with five in all of 2025

The Daily Star 21 Aug 2026 9:37 pm

Murmu congratulates Mirza Fakhrul, looks to strengthen Bangladesh-India ties

Indian president says Fakhrul

The Daily Star 21 Aug 2026 9:16 pm

Hockey squad settled, preparations in limbo

Bangladesh Hockey Federation (BHF) today announced an 18-member final squad for the upcoming Asian Games, including veteran forwards Rasel Mahmud Jimmy and Pushkor Khisha Mimo. However, the governing body is struggling to arrange overseas preparatory matches for the men in red and green due to visa issues.

The Daily Star 21 Aug 2026 9:15 pm

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir takes oath as Bangladesh's President

PM Tarique Rahman, Opposition Leader Shafiqur Rahman, former Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus, Cabinet ministers, top army brass and several other officials were present at the oath ceremony

The Hindu 21 Aug 2026 9:09 pm

Cabinet expanded: Who is likely to get which ministry?

Four ministers and two state ministers take oath as sources indicate major portfolio assignments and reassignments

The Daily Star 21 Aug 2026 9:07 pm

Bali police probe British national

Antara News 21 Aug 2026 9:02 pm

There's one big reason I'll choose the Pixel 11 Pro Fold over the Galaxy Z Fold 8

It hit me while on vacation: The Pixel has something the Z Fold 8 doesn't, and it's a game-changer.

ZDNet 21 Aug 2026 9:00 pm

Argentina's Paredes suspended 10 matches by FIFA for World Cup fight

Argentina have also been ordered to play their next two home matches behind closed doors, though one match of that sanction is suspended.

The Daily Star 21 Aug 2026 8:22 pm

England thrash Pakistan by an innings and 103 runs in first Test

England launched their post-Bazball era with an innings and a 103-run thrashing of Pakistan in the first Test at Headingley on Friday.

The Daily Star 21 Aug 2026 8:20 pm

Indonesian minister urges ASEAN

Antara News 21 Aug 2026 8:19 pm

Prince Harry and others ordered to pay millions over failed lawsuit

Claimants face further costs after court found serious allegations were based on speculative evidence

The Daily Star 21 Aug 2026 8:17 pm

PM Tarique expands cabinet with 5 new members, promotes one to minister

Abdul Moyeen Khan, Andaleeve Rahman and Sa Ching Pru take oath as ministers; two others become state ministers

The Daily Star 21 Aug 2026 7:39 pm