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Somali referee denied World Cup 'proud' to oversee UEFA Super Cup

Somalian referee Omar Artan, who was denied the chance to referee at the World Cup after being refused entry to the United States, will take charge of the UEFA Super Cup between Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa on Wednesday.

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 7:16 pm

Acting president summons 3rd session of 13th Parliament on Aug 27

Session to begin at 3pm at Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 7:15 pm

Aminul questions national players' 'khep' outings

Youth and Sports State Minister Aminul Haque has questioned the professionalism of national team footballers taking part in local

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 6:56 pm

BSF detains two Bangladeshis in separate border incidents, one returned

One returned after flag meeting as villagers detained two Indian nationals; talks underway to bring back the other

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 5:48 pm

Asiya rape and murder case: High Court begins death reference hearing

Hitu Sheikh was sentenced to death by a Magura tribunal for the rape and murder of the 8-year-old

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 5:29 pm

4 detained over alleged Awami League flash procession in Dhaka

Banani police say crude bombs were exploded as others fled

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 5:13 pm

EC details voting process ahead of presidential election

349 MPs will vote between 2pm and 5pm on August 20

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 5:09 pm

Gunmen fire at Chattogram house a day after Tk 50 lakh extortion threat

Caller threatened the homeowner

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 5:07 pm

Hasina will get full security if she returns to Bangladesh: Zahed

Calling Shakib Al Hasan a

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 4:44 pm

Banglalink gets e-wallet licence from BB

With the addition of NEO PSP, 10 companies are now licensed to operate as payment service providers or e-wallet operators in Bangladesh

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 4:13 pm

Latin Americas 10 deadliest earthquakes

From Haiti to Colombia, a look at Latin Americas deadliest earthquakes and the devastation they caused.

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 4:04 pm

A school where every SSC examinee secured GPA-5

Nasima Kadir Molla High School maintains 100pc GPA-5 record through close coordination among teachers, students and parents

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 3:46 pm

CONMEBOL postpones two continental ties due to Colombia earthquake

South American soccer's governing body CONMEBOL has postponed two continental club matches after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday.

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 3:32 pm

Sunamganj MP forced to sign away assets; court orders CID probe into stepbrothers

His wife's case also alleges she was assaulted and sexually abused during a property dispute

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 3:13 pm

Turkish journalist detained over 'fake' transfer news, say reports

Turkish sports journalist Burhan Can Terzi was detained by police after reporting that Galatasaray were close to signing Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala, according to various media reports.

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 2:35 pm

Syria court sentences in absentia ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad to death

The court also sentenced Assad-era official Atif Najib to death for crimes against humanity committed when he was head of political security in Daraa province, the cradle of the country's 2011 uprising.

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 2:31 pm

90 landmines recovered from abandoned plot in Meherpur

A specialist army team recovered and later destroyed the explosives after locals spotted suspected mines on the surface

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 2:16 pm

Messi-Suarez-Neymar reunion: Will it really happen?

For now, it is only a possibility. But it is one that has been impossible for football fans to ignore.

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 1:49 pm

PM assures support as AmCham eyes more US investment

Says Bangladesh currently offers a favourable investment environment

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 1:32 pm

PM Tarique welcomes Visa

Company eyes investment in digital finance, AI, payments and technology development

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 1:19 pm

Trump secretly flew out of Turkiye after NATO summit because of Iran threat: report

The ruse was carried out as journalists and some White House staff members were led to believe they were on the same plane as the President as he began his journey back to Washington

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 1:12 pm

Bangladesh and India scramble to save white-ball series

Bangladesh is scrambling to save a six-match cricket tour by neighbour India next month with the foreign ministers of both nations roped in to try to salvage the series.

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 12:17 pm

US judge drops bribery and fraud case against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani

The judge, however, criticised the way the Justice Department decided to drop the case.

BBC 11 Aug 2026 12:03 pm

Breastfeeding corners: A small space, a big relief

New breastfeeding corners in Pabna are easing an everyday struggle for mothers visiting public offices and health facilities

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 12:00 pm

Three killed, 15 injured in Chandpur bus-truck collision

The collision occurred when the bus was overtaking another vehicle on Chandpur-Cumilla highway

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 11:49 am

In Sreemangal, books are making a comeback

Hundreds of students are discovering literature beyond their textbooks through a reading festival

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 11:41 am

US State Dept revokes over 175,000 visas

According to the State Department, the visas were revoked from individuals who violated visa terms, committed crimes, called for violence against US citizens, defrauded Americans, abused the immigration system or endangered national security.

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 11:22 am

Golf ball becomes fish food

Charl Schwartzel encountered an unusual hazard during the final round of LIV Golf Bedminster on Sunday when a fish appeared to swallow his golf ball after it rolled into a pond beside the seventh green.

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 11:12 am

Terrible mistake if FIFA even considered replacing Infantino, risking World Cup profits, says Trump

Trump's backing of Infantino contrasts with the response of US Soccer

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 10:14 am

Former Air Force Secretary says hell sue Trump administration to restore his security clearance

As my mother taught me years ago, you stand up to bullies, said Former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall adding that hell sue the administration, noting it has a history of retaliating against critics by stripping their clearances

The Hindu 11 Aug 2026 9:07 am

YouTube raises bar for new creators to earn money

According to YouTube official blog, the change is going into effect starting February 1.

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 9:07 am

Webster with a point to prove against Bangladesh

Webster only made his Test debut at the start of last year and the 32-year-old has already experienced plenty of highs and lows through eight Test match appearances as he attempts to cement his place in the best XI for the World Test Championship pacesetters.

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 8:48 am

Taskin ready to shoulder pace burden in Australia

With Nahid Rana ruled out of the series and Shoriful Islam unavailable for the first Test, the burden on Taskin will be far greater.

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 8:30 am

Trump says would be 'terrible mistake' to replace FIFA's Infantino

Trump's backing of Infantino contrasts with the response of US Soccer, which issued a statement critiquing the FIFA leader alongside Canada Soccer and football organizations in Central America and the Caribbean

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 8:26 am

Trump took secret flight out of Turkey due to Iran threat, the Washington Post reports

Trump had taken the newly renovated Qatari-donated jet to Ankara for the NATO summit but he unexpectedly used an older Air Force One when departing the country, a move that prompted questions about the newer plane's security

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 8:01 am

Fortis, Police embark on Asian adventure today

Despite finishing third and fourth respectively in the last Bangladesh Football League season, Fortis and Police were handed AFC opportunities after champions Bashundhara Kings and runners-up Abahani failed to secure club licensing.

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 7:30 am

Palestinian club football to restart in September after Gaza war stoppage

The Palestinian football association announced on Monday that it would resume activity in September after a nearly three-year pause due to the Gaza war.

The Daily Star 11 Aug 2026 2:08 am

This pocket-sized gadget helped cut down our editor's screen time - and it's on sale

Brick can curb your screen time, and it's on sale for a limited time.

ZDNet 11 Aug 2026 1:20 am

Why recovery readiness has become the new standard for cyber resilience

As outages become more expensive and frequent, recovery readiness is emerging as the true measure of resilience.

ZDNet 11 Aug 2026 12:26 am

70-year-old killed as rival groups clash with crude bombs in Shariatpur

At least 10 people were injured in the violence, with one critically injured man sent to Dhaka

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 11:17 pm

Iran says Saudi-Pakistan-Turkey deal shows 'change in perception' towards U.S.

The countries of the region have realised that security is not a commodity that can be bought from false brokers, says Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei

The Hindu 10 Aug 2026 11:03 pm

World Cup co-hosts US and Canada oppose Infantino

The football federations of the United States and Canada -- two of the 2026 World Cup host nations -- on Monday backed a statement from three confederations criticising FIFA president Gianni Infantino.

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 10:39 pm

I tried Google Wallet's new allowance feature, and my kid's already ditched their debit card

The new feature lets you send money to your children without them needing a card or separate account.

ZDNet 10 Aug 2026 10:20 pm

Suspected thief beaten to death in Narsingdi

Another man injured after residents caught the pair during an alleged theft, police say

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 10:16 pm

Shadik Kayem warns of

Ducsu VP demands restoration of NTRCA-led appointments and announces mass gathering for tomorrow

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 10:02 pm

Cabinet gives final approval to draft Human Rights Commission Act, 2026

Draft includes preventive mechanism, interim-order powers and broader representation in the commission

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 9:54 pm

Student dies a day after uncle in Moghbazar pile-up

Police say a case has been filed over the crash near Wireless Gate

The Daily Star 10 Aug 2026 9:30 pm

This blazing-fast, super-private browser delivers a brand new beta - try it for free

The zero-telemetry Orion browser finally makes its way to Linux as a beta release. It's also available for MacOS, iOS, and iPadOS, with a Windows version coming soon.

ZDNet 10 Aug 2026 9:26 pm