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Bouaddi frontrunner to replace Rodri at Man City

Manchester City have identified Ayyoub Bouaddi as their leading option to replace Rodri, with the club in advanced talks with Lille over a move for the highly rated Morocco midfielder, according to the BBC.

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 11:53 pm

Domestic season start uncertain despite BFF assurance

Replying to a query, BFF president Tabith Awal said the season would not begin with the one-off Challenge Cup, which may be held later in the season under a different name.

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 11:31 pm

Justice Asaduzzaman named new ACC chairman

Dr Jahangir Alam Khan and Dr Sazzad Hossain Bhuiyan appointed commissioners

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 10:57 pm

Bangladesh to procure 2 LNG cargoes from spot market

Both LNG consignment to be purchased from BP Singapore Pte Ltd

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 10:44 pm

Drones target office of Iraqi Kurdistan's PM, no casualties reported

There was no immediate claim of responsibility from any group for the attack

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 10:12 pm

First cyberspace narcotics case filed over alleged THC-CBD sales on Daraz

DNC arrested a supplier after a Badda raid and says products containing cannabis-derived substances had been sold through the e-commerce platform

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 10:12 pm

Giant Red-White Flag raised at Mount Sangar peak

Antara News 17 Aug 2026 8:34 pm

Sarmin replaces Nehar in Bangladesh squads for Asia Cup, Asian Games

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced the squads for the ACC Women

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 8:15 pm

Borrowers of NBFIs must withdraw lawsuits to get policy support

Bangladesh Bank issues a new directive today

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 7:56 pm

Bangladesh Test cricket reboot delivers in style with historic win

Bangladesh's stunning Test win in Australia was years in the making, tracing its roots to reforms introduced after a crisis period in 2019.

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 7:21 pm

Mahdi Hasan among three detained ahead of Habiganj protest march

The demonstration was called over load shedding, electricity price hikes, the gas crisis and rising commodity prices

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 6:49 pm

DSCC to bar hawker stalls on Dhaka

Registered vendors may operate in designated spaces, while holiday and night markets will accommodate others

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 6:45 pm

Bangladesh, Netherlands team up to make RMG more sustainable

Dutch minister emphasises expansion of circular economy

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 6:36 pm

Rain halts India push after Dinusha century lifts Sri Lanka

Sonal Dinusha struck a defiant century to save Sri Lanka from following on before rain halted play on the third day of the opening Test in Galle on Monday.

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 6:31 pm

This Google Play Store trick saved me over $100 on the Pixel 11 Pro XL - here's how

Here's how I saved hundreds on a new phone and watch in just a few seconds.

ZDNet 17 Aug 2026 5:34 pm

BNP govt advancing election pledges, governance agenda in first 180 days: Mahdi Amin

PMO spokesperson highlights farm loan waivers, welfare cards, education reforms and law-and-order measures in six-month performance review

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 5:18 pm

Over 500 birds killed with poisoned bait. Man fined Tk 500

Mobile court says the 25-year-old scattered poisoned rice in a Chuadanga field; residents alerted the administration after the mass bird deaths

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 4:58 pm

After killing hundreds in boat strikes, U.S. military expands campaign on land in Latin America

The Trump administration says it is seeking to extend that lethal campaign to land, pursuing deals that would put U.S. forces on the ground in allied nations across the region

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 4:15 pm

Trump envoy discusses Gaza plan with Netanyahu after rare Hamas meeting

Jared Kushner was joined in the Jerusalem meeting with Mr. Netanyahu by Nickolay Mladenov, Mr. Trumps Board of Peace envoy for Gaza

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 4:14 pm

CU shuttle trains resume after rain floods Chattogram railway tracks

Train services were disrupted earlier in the day as water submerged tracks at Sholoshahar, while classes and examinations continued

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 4:10 pm

Waterlogging halts CU shuttle trains; academic activities continue

Students call for academic activities to be suspended amid transport disruption

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 4:10 pm

SC upholds HC bail for ex-chief justice Khairul, clearing way for release

Chamber judge passes

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 4:00 pm

Democracy, space for dissent shrinking: Nahid

Opposition chief whip and NCP convener urges govt to implement Media Reform Commission recommendations, including journalists

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 3:58 pm

Five timeless romantic songs that celebrate Shabnam

Today, Monday (August 17), marks the birthday of the celebrated actress. Born in 1946, Shabnam turns 80 today.

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 3:34 pm

HC verdict on constitutional validity of Article 70 tomorrow

The petitioner argues the provision undermines lawmakers

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 3:02 pm

Battery rickshaws to come under licensing system: Shahe Alam

Solar-powered charging may be made mandatory for registration and renewal

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 2:42 pm

ICT verdict in case against Quader, six others any day

Arguments conclude in July uprising crimes against humanity case

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 2:27 pm

McDonald admits Australia 'let standards slip' in Darwin defeat

Bangladesh pulled off a massive win in Darwin on Sunday when they crushed the world's top-ranked side, who were at full strength, by nine wickets.

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 2:23 pm

Issues can be sorted through talks: Envoy hopeful of Bangladesh PM's much sooner visit to India

The envoy's remarks came as uncertainty looms over Rahmans proposed visit to India amid fresh strains in bilateral ties over Dhakas demand for the extradition of Sheikh Hasina

The Hindu 17 Aug 2026 2:05 pm

Aussies mauled: Australian media tears into shock defeat to Tigers

For a team accustomed to dominating at home, the language used by the Australian media was unusually severe.

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 1:59 pm

Tea workers intensify protests for Tk 500 daily wage

Protests spread as workers reject 5% wage increment and demand union election

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 1:38 pm

Remains of 12

Locals suspect horses were slaughtered for meat and their remains dumped in a forest

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 12:33 pm

JCD, Shibir clash at DU hall over provost

Students demand action over alleged harassment; university authorities yet to make a decision regarding the incident

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 12:22 pm

We didnt get respect in 2003, but now everyone is respecting us

Bashar spoke to

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 11:57 am

ICT asks jail authorities to produce Shyamal, Rupa, Babu on Aug 24

Prosecution alleges the journalists helped create a counter-narrative against the student movement during the uprising

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 11:54 am

India temple stampede kills seven: authorities

A stampede at a Hindu temple in India's eastern Bihar state killed at least seven people and injured 19 others on Monday, officials said

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 11:47 am

Australia face potential WTC point deduction and fine for slow over rate

Under ICC rules, teams are required to bowl 15 overs per hour during a day of Test cricket, which should usually equate to 90 altogether. But the Aussies fell four short on Saturday and could face sanctions from the ICC as a result.

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 10:40 am

Cameroon beat fairytale finalists Malawi to win women's AFCON

Cameroon lost at home and away to Algeria in the final qualifying round, but the organisers later increased the number of teams for the tournament from 12 to 16.

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 9:39 am

Mild tremor jolts Narsingdi

According to the Met Office, the tremor measuring 3.0 on the Richter scale was felt at 5:32am (BDST).

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 9:01 am

Nearly 13,000 displaced after deadly Indonesian quake

Thousands of people displaced by a powerful earthquake in eastern Indonesia awaited much-needed aid on Monday as they camped out at schools, police stations and government offices, with many stuck outside

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 8:48 am

Darwinian evolution: How Tigers are reshaping their Test identity

The Bangladesh of 23 years ago and this Bangladesh are not the same. When Najmul Hossain Shanto made that statement on the eve of the Darwin Test, many might have quietly smirked.

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 8:30 am

Bus accident kills at least eight in Brazil

A bus overturned in a steep, mountainous region north of Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, killing at least eight people, firefighters said in a statement

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 7:59 am

Trump welcomes defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan

US President Donald Trump said Sunday he was pleased by the recent signing of a defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 7:57 am

Trump says US scaling back military drills with South Korea hours before start

US President Donald Trump said inappropriate and hostile military drills with South Korea designed to prepare for a possible attack by the North would be scaled back hours before they started on Monday

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 7:55 am

Miraz rises when the stakes are high

His ability to deliver under pressure is a consistent pattern.

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 7:45 am

Misery for Maresca as Man City make dismal start to life after Guardiola

Enzo Maresca urged Manchester City to learn from their chastening Community Shield defeat against Arsenal after the Italian made a dismal start to the daunting task of replacing Pep Guardiola.

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 2:33 am

Barcelona reach deal with Man City to sign Rodri

Barcelona have reached a deal with Manchester City to sign Spanish World Cup winner Rodri, a source from the Catalan club told AFP Sunday.

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 1:31 am

A dream Test 23 years in the making

If the manner of Bangladesh

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 12:30 am

Odegaard says Arsenal 'want to win everything' after Community Shield success

Martin Odegaard warned Arsenal's rivals that the Premier League champions want to win everything after starting their season by sweeping aside Manchester City in the Community Shield.

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 12:21 am

You will rarely find a team like this

Following Bangladesh

The Daily Star 17 Aug 2026 12:14 am

Worker injured at shipbreaking yard in Sitakunda

Yard authorities said he was not working at the time

The Daily Star 16 Aug 2026 11:54 pm

Police say suspected associate of

Juel Bhuiyan detained in Demra with another man; two handmade bombs recovered and defused, according to police

The Daily Star 16 Aug 2026 11:09 pm

Historic win lifts Tigers

Bangladesh have gained a massive boost in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings following their historic first-ever Test win in Australia today in the ongoing two-match series.

The Daily Star 16 Aug 2026 11:00 pm

Israels Ben Gvir advocates killing 30 to 40 people in Gaza nightly while speaking to ex-hostage

In the past, similar statements by Ben-Gvir and other Israeli officials were widely condemned. Many have been presented to the UNs world court asevidence of genocidal intent. Israel denies it has committed genocide in Gaza.

The Hindu 16 Aug 2026 10:05 pm