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15 countries, EU urge sustained support for Rohingya refugees

Joint statement says current conditions in Myanmar do not allow for voluntary, safe, dignified and sustainable repatriation

The Daily Star 25 Aug 2026 1:49 pm

AB de Villiers backs Bangladesh to 'put up a good fight' in South Africa

South Africa legend AB de Villiers believes Bangladesh can put up a strong fight on their upcoming Test tour of South Africa despite the demanding conditions they will encounter.

The Daily Star 25 Aug 2026 1:28 pm

Strong winds of up to 60 kmph may hit six regions: BMD

River ports asked to hoist cautionary signal 1; maritime ports keep signal 3

The Daily Star 25 Aug 2026 1:24 pm

227 tonnes of fertiliser allegedly sold without approval, BADC storekeeper arrested

Separate raids recover 558 sacks of MOP fertiliser from dealers

The Daily Star 25 Aug 2026 1:24 pm

Adviser Zahed says Humaiun's dual citizenship remarks were 'casual'

Says the state minister's response to journalists should not be taken too seriously and suggests seeking clarification directly from him

The Daily Star 25 Aug 2026 1:12 pm

42 years on, a Jamalpur sub-jail lies abandoned

The facility, constructed in 1984 to accommodate around 150 inmates, was never opened

The Daily Star 25 Aug 2026 12:18 pm

HC defers verdict in Asiya rape and murder case to August 31

The court postponed the verdict after the attorney general's office sought more time, citing his absence from the country

The Daily Star 25 Aug 2026 11:51 am

No profit haircut for Sammilito Islami Bank depositors: BB governor

He directed the bank's leadership to address this immediately through clear communication

The Daily Star 25 Aug 2026 11:48 am

Roger Federer eyes Arthur Ashe return

Roger Federer said Monday he is looking forward to this week's celebratory return to Arthur Ashe Stadium to play for the first time since his final US Open in 2019.

The Daily Star 25 Aug 2026 11:32 am

Journalists allege two attacks in Jashore; second assault follows case filing

Local journalists protest alleged attacks on five local reporters

The Daily Star 25 Aug 2026 10:57 am

Dybala sets up three for Malen as Roma go top of Series A

Dutch international Donyell Malen was the hat-trick hero as Roma stormed to the top of Serie A with a 4-0 thrashing of Fiorentina on Monday.

The Daily Star 25 Aug 2026 10:51 am

Lower court judges barred from commercial coaching activities

The circular said the directive was issued to uphold the professional discipline, impartiality and dignity of judicial service members and to maintain public confidence in the judiciary

The Daily Star 25 Aug 2026 10:31 am

US plans to revoke visas of foreigners seeking asylum

Associated Press put the number of foreigners whose business and tourism visas is planned to be revoked at up to 200,000

The Daily Star 25 Aug 2026 9:34 am

Six months of war: 20 dead in 68 incidents near Hormuz, IMO says

The Strait of Hormuz has been the main focus of the six-month war between Iran and the US and Israel

The Daily Star 25 Aug 2026 9:18 am

Wrong Diego: Father

The older Maradona died in 2015, five years before the man considered one of football's greatest ever players.

The Daily Star 25 Aug 2026 9:06 am

Rangpur murders: Investigation handed over to DB

Various organisations protest police narrative on killings

The Daily Star 25 Aug 2026 8:53 am

Around 40 dead in gang attack near Haiti's capital

Gang members attacked displaced people huddling inside a church near Haiti's capital, killing around 40, some of them execution-style, the mayor told AFP on Monday

The Daily Star 25 Aug 2026 7:53 am

Entire world talking about Bangladesh's fast bowlers

In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star

The Daily Star 25 Aug 2026 7:30 am

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 found the best early Labor Day Walmart deals: Save on Apple, Samsung, and more

Summer may be almost over, but you can find solid Walmart deals on headphones, TVs, laptops, and more for Labor Day.

ZDNet 24 Aug 2026 9:09 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

'You have to step outside your comfort zone': Enrique warns PSG players after Rennes draw

Paris Saint-Germain players can ill afford to cruise through the season as coach Luis Enrique warned he expected them to play out of their comfort zone.

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 7:31 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

Ctg customs to auction Tk 9,000 crore worth of abandoned goods

442 containers of goods will be auctioned from August 27 to September 16

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 6:39 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

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

Nusrat murder: HC confirms two death sentences, commutes four to life imprisonment

The High Court acquits 10 others, orders curtailment of Feni judge

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 1:02 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

Brazil-Bangladesh friendly in Dhaka? BFF president says

Asked whether Brazil could potentially play a friendly or hold a training session in Dhaka before or after their tour of India, Tabith told The Daily Star,

The Daily Star 24 Aug 2026 11:24 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