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Trump says he believes Iranian leader Mojtaba Khamenei still alive

Officially, Mr. Khamenei continues to lead his country under U.S. and Israeli attack. However, his public absence and the rise to power of veteran Revolutionary Guards figures has fuelled speculation that he is either dead or not fully in command

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 11:16 am

Nearly 1,500 missing after Nepal-Tibet flood kills more than 165

US Geological Survey said an earthquake with magnitude initially reported as 4.4 was in fact seismic energy generated by the collapse of glacial rock and ice, followed by debris flow.

The Daily Star 27 Aug 2026 10:55 am

From Who wants to be a Millionaire to Champions League: The journey of Sabah FC coach

Azerbaijan will have a representative in the Champions League this season after Sabah Baku completed a remarkable journey through the qualifying rounds to reach the league phase for the first time in the club

The Daily Star 27 Aug 2026 10:51 am

List of nationalities of missing tourists in Nepal-Tibet flood

Here is a list of the nationalities of tourists who have been determined to be missing

The Daily Star 27 Aug 2026 10:43 am

Fire at Gazipur jhut warehouse under control

Firefighting continues as the fire has not been fully extinguished

The Daily Star 27 Aug 2026 10:38 am

Nazrul was a source of strength in every major movement: Rizvi

He pays tribute to the national poet marking his 50th death anniversary

The Daily Star 27 Aug 2026 9:54 am

Nearly 700 AI agents coordinated Hugging Face attack, says report

It is the fullest account of what happened in an event that shocked the tech world.

The Daily Star 27 Aug 2026 9:20 am

3 dead, 558 missing in Tibet mudslide: Chinese authorities

The disaster has esulted in three deaths and 558 people still missing, it added, doubling the missing person count from the 265 reported late Wednesday.

The Daily Star 27 Aug 2026 9:09 am

'Saved by a mango tree': How a Nepali labourer survived deadly flash flood

I started running. Then a wall of water came thundering down as if

The Daily Star 27 Aug 2026 8:40 am

Nepal says 468 tourists, mainly foreigners, out of contact after floods

Nepal said that 468 tourists and travellers, including 393 foreigners, remained out of contact

The Daily Star 27 Aug 2026 8:19 am

CIA director warned Russia not to attack NATO members: U.S. media

The Wall Street Journal and CBS News reported that CIA Director John Ratcliffe aimed to dissuade Russia from attacking NATO members amid US intelligence assessments that Moscow could seek to test the alliance

The Hindu 27 Aug 2026 8:13 am

Glacial collapse caused seismic activity, 'catastrophic' Nepal floods: USGS

A glacial collapse caused seismic activity and catastrophic downstream impacts in Nepal and Tibet, the US Geological Survey said Thursday

The Daily Star 27 Aug 2026 7:42 am

Hundreds missing after flood hits Nepal-Tibet border, 157 bodies recovered

A huge wall of mud and rock collapsed into a river on the Himalayan border of Nepal and China's Tibet on Wednesday

The Daily Star 27 Aug 2026 7:00 am

'Incredible' Mbappe hits hattrick as Mourinho's Madrid thrash Sociedad

It was Jose Mourinho's first home match back at the Santiago Bernabeu as the club's coach.

The Daily Star 27 Aug 2026 6:39 am

Apple sets its iPhone 18 event for September: A new foldable and CEO could steal the show

Is a foldable iPhone finally in our future? We'll be on the ground on Sept. 9 to find out.

ZDNet 27 Aug 2026 12:48 am

Ex-champ Wawrinka handed US Open wildcard after fan outcry

The 2016 champion was left off the initial list of wildcard entries in his farewell season, reigniting fierce debate over which players get the nod -- and which are left out -- in the wildcard process at the majors.

The Daily Star 26 Aug 2026 11:44 pm

UEFA set to lift FIFA boycott threat as Italy drops support for Infantino

A FIFA spokesperson said all qualified teams would participate in next month's Under-20 Women's World Cup in Poland, the first major tournament that could have been affected by the standoff.

The Daily Star 26 Aug 2026 11:25 pm

Is Derby Hamza

Hamza was left out of the squad that travelled to Ipswich Town last night as the Foxes exited the Carabao Cup with a 3-1 defeat at Portman Road.

The Daily Star 26 Aug 2026 11:09 pm

Three innings defeats in four days: Another Bangladesh side outplayed

The Emerging team, however, put up a relatively better fight, taking the match into the fourth and final day. But the outcome appeared almost certain after the third day, when Bangladesh finished on 94 for three in their second innings while following on.

The Daily Star 26 Aug 2026 10:29 pm

PM Tarique mourns Nepal flood deaths, offers Bangladesh

Conveys condolences to Nepalese PM Balendra Shah and the families of those killed in devastating floods

The Daily Star 26 Aug 2026 10:18 pm

Bangladesh ready to help Nepal with relief, rescue efforts after deadly floods, mudslides: Foreign ministry

Dhaka expresses condolences to Kathmandu over loss of lives

The Daily Star 26 Aug 2026 10:08 pm

Iranian President says new U.S. sanctions will achieve nothing

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent laid out plans for the economic asphyxiation of Iran, warning of dire consequences for countries that do not join the campaign

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 10:08 pm

Netrokona schoolgirl pregnant after alleged repeated rape, family says; case filed against local BNP leader

Police arrest one accused while main accused Bakul Mia remains absconding

The Daily Star 26 Aug 2026 9:44 pm

Tongue says Root

The first Test victory by an innings and 103 runs marked the start of Joe Root's second stint as Test captain but he was seething when addressing the media on Tuesday following another embarrassing disciplinary breach.

The Daily Star 26 Aug 2026 9:30 pm

Google Pixel 11 Review: Why the base model is still my favorite, even this year

In a year of iterative upgrades, Google is introducing smart features that make the base Pixel still the one to buy for most people.

ZDNet 26 Aug 2026 9:25 pm

16-year-old arrested over alleged attempted rape of 6-year-old in Savar

Court sends the boy to a juvenile correctional centre after police produce him following his arrest

The Daily Star 26 Aug 2026 9:16 pm

NABEP Appoints Sara Chouraqui as General Counsel

Antara News 26 Aug 2026 8:38 pm

July was the worst month for ransomware victim claims in 2026 - or was it?

We shouldn't ignore agentic AI ransomware threats, but the claims of a new ransomware group might be skewing the numbers.

ZDNet 26 Aug 2026 8:30 pm

Body of New Zealand teen recovered after houseboat sank off Cox

Albert, 16, was found near Samiti Para more than 24 hours after the family

The Daily Star 26 Aug 2026 8:25 pm

Arc'teryx Introduces System 0

Antara News 26 Aug 2026 8:25 pm

BGB steps up awareness drive over push-ins, illegal crossings in Kushtia, Meherpur

Battalion asks residents to report suspicious cross-border activity while saying the border situation remains normal

The Daily Star 26 Aug 2026 7:12 pm

Ronan and Declan, Bangladesh

Ronan and Declan, who helped Bangladesh win the SAFF U-20 Championship in April, told The Guardian that their experience had already sparked interest among other eligible players abroad.

The Daily Star 26 Aug 2026 7:04 pm

4 AI development skills you need, according to Andrew Ng - and what experts say he's missing

The rise of generative and agentic AI has dramatically changed the software-building process - and the skills required.

ZDNet 26 Aug 2026 6:33 pm

Fertiliser stocks ample, group trying to create artificial crisis: Agriculture minister

Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid says warehouses are well-stocked and the government is working to ensure fair prices for farmers

The Daily Star 26 Aug 2026 6:11 pm

Rice, red tape led police to suspect in Ashulia child killing, officers say

Police say Saiful Islam later admitted involvement and cited a grudge against five-year-old Abdur Rahman

The Daily Star 26 Aug 2026 6:08 pm

Bogura JCD leader arrested with 1200 yaba pills, sent to jail

Party expels him permanently

The Daily Star 26 Aug 2026 5:51 pm

Satkhira Awami League leader arrested in BNP office vandalism case

Rajyeshwar Das, 67, was arrested at his Assasuni home and sent to jail after being produced before a court

The Daily Star 26 Aug 2026 5:42 pm

This simple antivirus tool is the easiest way to scan your Linux PC for threats - for free

Worried about Linux vulnerabilities or sharing files with Windows users? This ClamAV GUI makes it easy to ensure they're clean.

ZDNet 26 Aug 2026 5:37 pm

I built my own secure network in the cloud to access my home PCs remotely - for free

Do you need easy, secure remote access to your home or small business network? Before you pay big bucks for a VPN or remote-access plan, try Tailscale. Did I mention it's free?

ZDNet 26 Aug 2026 5:25 pm

Passenger dies after falling ill on Biman flight from Jeddah to Chattogram

Flight BG136 was diverted to Muscat, where an airport doctor declared the 55-year-old woman dead

The Daily Star 26 Aug 2026 5:07 pm

Korea Visa Application Centre to open in Dhaka on September 2

Ordinary visa applications and passport collection will move exclusively to the new centre, with applicants required to book appointments online

The Daily Star 26 Aug 2026 4:57 pm

Man City sign Moroccan starlet Bouaddi for 100 million euros

The 18-year-old rising star was one of the stand-out players at the recent World Cup, helping Morocco reach the quarter-finals before they were beaten by France.

The Daily Star 26 Aug 2026 4:55 pm

DMP files 21 cases, fines Tk 1 lakh in Babubazar-Badamtoli eviction drive

Police clear illegal parking, shops and makeshift structures from roads, footpaths and sections beneath Babubazar Bridge

The Daily Star 26 Aug 2026 4:54 pm

The best reading tablets of 2026: Expert tested

We rounded up the best reading tablets of the year that you can take with you anywhere.

ZDNet 26 Aug 2026 4:30 pm

Nepal flash flood: At least 50 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu stranded as landslips disrupt route

As per initial information, the pilgrims were on board three vehicles and occupants of one of the vehicles have taken refuge in a Armed Police Force outpost at Timure, about 150 km north of Kathmandu

The Hindu 26 Aug 2026 4:12 pm

Iran and Oman plan for temporary Hormuz corridor as impasse with US persists

Most shipping remains suspended as Tehran and Washington maintain separate blockades

The Daily Star 26 Aug 2026 4:06 pm

7 children die with measles-like symptoms, death toll rises to 950

DGHS classifies all seven latest fatalities as suspected measles deaths

The Daily Star 26 Aug 2026 2:54 pm

BNP announces five-day programme to mark 48th founding anniversary

Tarique Rahman to pay homage to Ziaur Rahman and Khaleda Zia

The Daily Star 26 Aug 2026 2:40 pm

Home minister urges public, media support to improve law and order

Says law enforcers recovering from weak state, but crime control won't change overnight

The Daily Star 26 Aug 2026 2:34 pm

Nepal flash flood kills eight; damages roads, power projects

Flooding disrupts 430MW of electricity supply and cuts roads, communications near border

The Daily Star 26 Aug 2026 2:27 pm

Bidisha Ershad produced before Dhaka court in fraud case

The former wife of late president HM Ershad was arrested yesterday

The Daily Star 26 Aug 2026 2:24 pm

Foreigners find careers and a home in Taizhou

Antara News 26 Aug 2026 2:24 pm

Trade through Benapole port suspended for public holiday

Passport-holding passenger movement continues as usual

The Daily Star 26 Aug 2026 2:01 pm