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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

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

2 more die of measles-like symptoms; combined toll reaches 930

DGHS reports 815 new suspected measles cases and 65 new confirmed cases in 24 hours

The Daily Star 22 Aug 2026 7:30 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

Woman's body recovered from Bangshi river in Dhaka with clay pot tied around neck

Police suspect suicide but were also investigating the possibility of murder

The Daily Star 22 Aug 2026 6:35 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

Curtis Jones becomes third Englishman to join Inter this summer and sixth overall

Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones became the third Englishman to join Inter Milan in as many weeks on Friday.

The Daily Star 22 Aug 2026 4:09 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

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

Ronaldo scores for 25th straight season as Al-Nassr beat Al-Riyadh

With seven minutes remaining Ronaldo expertly dragged back a low cross from Aiman Yahya before sweeping the ball home from eight yards.

The Daily Star 22 Aug 2026 2:37 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

Sonos' improved Voice Control points to an intriguing smart home future

Reports suggest that Sonos is preparing to compete in the evolving smart speaker market, readying new hardware and an AI-backed overhaul of its voice assistant.

ZDNet 22 Aug 2026 12:44 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

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

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

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