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Priyanka Chopra Jonas on making a film about love and caste inequality

Priyanka Chopra Jonas has executive produced The Cycle of Love, based on an Indian artist who cycled from India to Europe to reunite with his wife.

BBC 21 Aug 2026 7:02 pm

3 more die with measles-like symptoms; combined toll now 928

DGHS reports 876 new suspected measles and 64 new confirmed cases in 24 hours

The Daily Star 21 Aug 2026 6:12 pm

Carew set for record Tk 165 crore profit despite sugar unit losses

Distillery earnings are projected to offset a Tk 60 crore loss at the state-owned company

The Daily Star 21 Aug 2026 5:57 pm

Tie higher education to jobs, entrepreneurship: Amir Khosru

New universities and academic departments should be planned around country

The Daily Star 21 Aug 2026 5:45 pm

Dave Bautista cast as Kratos in Amazon

Dave Bautista has been confirmed as the new Kratos in Amazon Prime Video's live-action adaptation of God of War, replacing Ryan Hurst after the actor suffered an injury during production.

The Daily Star 21 Aug 2026 5:43 pm

Health minister visits Rajbari home of woman who died after C-section

Probe committee asked to report within five working days on allegations involving Samarita General Hospital and a physician

The Daily Star 21 Aug 2026 5:39 pm

Missing Gazipur schoolboy rescued from Dhaka airport area

Police say the 13-year-old was found weak but without visible injuries; mystery remains over blood-stained clothes recovered after his disappearance

The Daily Star 21 Aug 2026 5:10 pm

A low-tech solution from the past may be your best defense against AI deepfakes

AI-enabled identity theft is getting too sophisticated to have predictable tells anymore, so experts recommend answering with a seemingly old-fashioned approach.

ZDNet 21 Aug 2026 5:06 pm

The best large tablets of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

We tested the best big-screen tablets from Apple, Samsung, Microsoft, and more, to help you choose the right one.

ZDNet 21 Aug 2026 5:00 pm

China joins Europe in scrapping Windows for Linux

The specialized Chinese version of Windows was already scheduled for retirement in February 2027, but now its end-of-life date has been moved up.

ZDNet 21 Aug 2026 4:48 pm

Hours after bringing his newlywed wife home, Kushtia man dies from electrocution

The 22-year-old was helping prepare for a wedding reception when he was electrocuted while moving a stand fan

The Daily Star 21 Aug 2026 4:39 pm

The best small tablets of 2026: Expert tested and reviewed

Looking for a small tablet to take with you on your next trip, one that you can throw in your bag before the workday begins, or a kid-friendly option? Check out our tried and tested favorites.

ZDNet 21 Aug 2026 4:30 pm

Bayern knew about Musiala's condition 'a long time ago', says Kompany

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany said Friday the club were aware of midfielder Jamal Musiala's neurological disorder long before it was made public this week.

The Daily Star 21 Aug 2026 4:12 pm

Moyeen Khan, Andaleeve Partho among 4 MPs likely to join cabinet today

Sources say Abdul Moyeen Khan, Andaleeve Rahman Partho and Sa Ching Pru Jerry are set to take oath as ministers, while Shamim Kaiser Lincoln is likely to be sworn in as state minister

The Daily Star 21 Aug 2026 3:46 pm

India withdraws notice that appeared to reveal preparations for Tarique Rahman

Rashtrapati Bhavan had scheduled a rehearsal for the Bangladesh prime minister

The Daily Star 21 Aug 2026 3:37 pm

Imran Khan: A timeline of jailed ex-Pakistan PMs legal battles

With Imran Khans medical check-up stirring the political winds in Pakistan again, here is a timeline of the cricketer-turned-politicians key legal battles, including convictions in the Toshakhana case

The Hindu 21 Aug 2026 3:12 pm

Champions Arsenal embrace being 'hunted' as Premier League returns

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal will embrace being hunted by their title rivals as the new Premier League season kicks off with the champions facing Coventry on Saturday.

The Daily Star 21 Aug 2026 2:30 pm

Poor monsoon flow dims bloom: Fewer flowers disappoint visitors at Chalanbeel

Altered river courses and human intervention disrupt wetland

The Daily Star 21 Aug 2026 1:53 pm

The Pep effect lives on

Regular football followers may feel a little estranged from the game this season. Fans, admirers and even rivals are bound to miss one familiar figure from the dugouts of the past two decades -- Pep Guardiola.

The Daily Star 21 Aug 2026 1:30 pm

Khulna schoolgirl rescued tied up from campus bathroom

Construction workers heard groans from the locked bathroom and broke open door

The Daily Star 21 Aug 2026 1:10 pm

Australia's Hussey mulls role with England for Ashes series

Australian great Mike Hussey could face his own country in the Ashes after saying Friday he was open to joining England as their Test batting coach.

The Daily Star 21 Aug 2026 12:28 pm

Gandhi's handwritten notes on life sold for $1.69m at Indian auction

The collection documents key moments in Gandhis freedom movement as well as his personal relationship with close aide.

BBC 21 Aug 2026 12:03 pm

55 years on, Matiur Rahman

Visitors find no memorabilia, broken facilities, and misuse at site honouring Liberation War hero

The Daily Star 21 Aug 2026 11:49 am

Nigeria kidnap victims escape hellfire captivity, beaten, malnourished

In total, 308 people were freed in what the government called the largest single-day rescue operation. But at the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital in Ilorin, a long road to recovery lay ahead

The Hindu 21 Aug 2026 11:05 am

Shanto blocks out history, focuses on next five days

The approach is also about putting the emotion of their historic nine-wicket victory in Darwin behind them.

The Daily Star 21 Aug 2026 10:51 am

Colgate India appoints Manish Anandani as new CEO in surprise top-level reshuffle

Colgate-Palmolive India names former executive Manish Anandani as MD and CEO, replacing Prabha Narasimhan, who moves to an APAC marketing role after four years at the helm.

Livemint 21 Aug 2026 10:37 am

Colgate Palmolive India appoints Kenvue exec as MD and CEO

Anandani was most recently managing director for India and South Asia at Kenvue, which was spun off from pharma giant Johnson & Johnson's consumer business and listed in 2023

Business Standard 21 Aug 2026 10:28 am

Inside the making of a presidential swearing-in at Bangabhaban

The ceremony lasts only minutes, but officials spend weeks managing invitations, protocol and seating for Bangladesh

The Daily Star 21 Aug 2026 10:24 am

Colgate Shares Fall 1.2% As CEO Prabha Narasimhan To Step Down

Colgate shares have fallen in nine of the last 10 sessions and are down nearly 7% over the period as the company announced a change at the top.

NDTV 21 Aug 2026 9:25 am

Colgate India names Manish Anandani as managing director

Manish Anandani will become Colgate-Palmolive India's new managing director and chief executive officer. He takes over from Prabha Narasimhan on September twenty-eighth for a five-year term. Narasimhan moves to a regional marketing role within the parent company's Asia-Pacific division. Anandani brings three decades of extensive experience from his previous roles.

The Economic Times 21 Aug 2026 9:19 am

More history beckons Tigers against wounded Australia

The Mackay pitch is likely to offer more pace and bounce, potentially giving Australia

The Daily Star 21 Aug 2026 8:40 am

Panama Canal to reduce shipping over El Nino-fueled drought

From September 15, number of vessels allowed through each day will fall from 36 to 32

The Daily Star 21 Aug 2026 8:10 am

Mary Kay Accelerates Beauty Innovation and Digital Transformation

-Mary Kay Inc.

Antara News 21 Aug 2026 4:42 am

Xsolla Introduces Integrated Backend and Global Payment Solutions for Games, With Founding Partner AccelByte

-Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, today introduced integrated backend solutions for game developers ...

Antara News 21 Aug 2026 4:17 am

England dominate as Brook makes Pakistan pay for costly drop

Harry Brook punished Pakistan for dropping him at the start of his innings Thursday with a quickfire 91 that strengthened England's grip on the first Test at Headingley.

The Daily Star 21 Aug 2026 2:42 am

After one week wearing the Pixel Watch 5, here's what I want most

The Google Pixel Watch 5 is a faster, intelligent smartwatch with some helpful health and wellness features under the hood.

ZDNet 21 Aug 2026 1:31 am

Apple's smart home springs a leak - here's everything we expect to see in September

We're already waiting for the new gen-AI-powered Siri, but a home hub may be on the way as well.

ZDNet 20 Aug 2026 11:16 pm

US Open announces record $108m prize purse

The US Open purse will top $100 million for the first time, a 20% increase on last year's $85 million that the US Tennis Association no doubt hopes will quiet the kind of protests over player compensation that erupted at the French Open and Wimbledon.

The Daily Star 20 Aug 2026 11:09 pm

Why replacing staff with AI backfires - and 5 ways smart leaders generate real value instead

Three-quarters of organizations have found AI layoffs cost more than they saved, and as many as nine in 10 companies would rethink them given the chance.

ZDNet 20 Aug 2026 11:04 pm

Wispr Flow is better than your device's built-in voice text tool - how to try it for free

Designed for Windows, MacOS, iOS, and Android, Wispr Flow is a pleasure to use compared with other voice dictation apps. Here's how.

ZDNet 20 Aug 2026 10:38 pm

Man flees with handcuffs after police arrest in Narayanganj

He fled during a scuffle between police and his relatives, says inspector

The Daily Star 20 Aug 2026 10:13 pm

Romania destroys drone near offshore gas project, blames Russia

In the latest incident, the drone that was destroyed was loaded with explosives and did not originate from Ukraine, Defence Minister Radu Miruta said on Facebook

The Hindu 20 Aug 2026 10:09 pm

Dispute over rice turns fatal at Jhenaidah student mess

A 21-year-old student died and police detained a 17-year-old boy after the altercation

The Daily Star 20 Aug 2026 10:08 pm

Dhaka Education Board to hold missed HSC exams on August 24

Physics, Accounting and Logic first papers will be held for registered candidates at Begum Badrunnessa Government Girls

The Daily Star 20 Aug 2026 9:46 pm

Roborock Q7 M5+ review: A capable budget robot vacuum that nails the fundamentals

The Q7 M5+ is a strong value robot vacuum for households that want reliable mapping and an auto-empty dock without flagship pricing.

ZDNet 20 Aug 2026 9:30 pm

Alonso won't confirm Fernandez will remain at Chelsea after Man City link

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso refused to reveal if Enzo Fernandez wants to remain at Stamford Bridge after the Argentina midfielder was strongly linked with Manchester City.

The Daily Star 20 Aug 2026 9:26 pm

Rumeen Farhana explains why she skipped presidential vote

Independent MP gives three reasons

The Daily Star 20 Aug 2026 9:17 pm