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Former Fauci adviser pleads guilty in U.S. to conspiring to conceal COVID-19 records

David Morens, who had worked under Mr. Fauci as a senior official at the NIAID during the pandemic, entered his plea to a conspiracy charge during his hearing

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 11:08 am

'I'm always ready': Shoriful eyes Mackay return for series win

Shoriful Islam may have missed Bangladesh's historic Test victory over Australia in Darwin, but the left-arm pacer made sure he was there to celebrate it with his teammates.

The Daily Star 19 Aug 2026 10:15 am

In pictures: Buriganga's plastic peril

Experts have repeatedly warned that plastic contamination along the riverbank poses threats to fish and ultimately to human health and called for stronger action against illegal dumping.

The Daily Star 19 Aug 2026 10:05 am

Banglalink seeks regulator

The latest application follows an earlier initiative by Banglalink and SpaceX to test satellite-to-mobile connectivity in Bangladesh

The Daily Star 19 Aug 2026 10:03 am

Sundarbans crackdown drives poisoned shrimp from Mongla markets

After a year of sustained enforcement, traders and environmentalists report a sharp decline in poison-caught shrimp in local markets

The Daily Star 19 Aug 2026 9:40 am

9 Bangladeshis killed in Kolkata hotel fire

Initial reports suggest an AC explosion may have sparked the fire

The Daily Star 19 Aug 2026 9:11 am

Cambridge International AS

Antara News 19 Aug 2026 9:07 am

From Bangladesh to India, Cambodia and the Philippines, why has microfinance failed to live up to its promise?

Decades of experience suggest that credit alone has not delivered the transformation to economic independence

The Daily Star 19 Aug 2026 8:59 am

Trump pauses planned 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days

The temporary reprieve from Trump's 50-percent duties would last three days, the US leader said in a social media post.

The Daily Star 19 Aug 2026 8:59 am

Hockey league to return with first division

The First Division Hockey League is set to return after a three-year hiatus, with the Bangladesh Hockey Federation deciding to resume the competition from September 20.

The Daily Star 19 Aug 2026 8:40 am

Husband and mother-in-law charged over Indian bride's death

Twisha Sharma, a model and actor, had been married for just five months when she was found dead in May.

BBC 19 Aug 2026 8:34 am

Messi 'at peace', says Inter Miami coach

Lionel Messi appears to be at peace following the death of his father earlier this month, Inter Miami coach Guillermo Hoyos told reporters on Tuesday.

The Daily Star 19 Aug 2026 8:18 am

Five killed as part of village home in China's Sichuan collapses

Five people were killed after a roof and a wall at a village home collapsed during a dinner party in China's southwestern Sichuan province from accumulated rainwater, according to state broadcaster CCTV.

The Daily Star 19 Aug 2026 8:12 am

Trump says no Iran talks planned, claims Hormuz 'new US territory'

US President says naval blockade remains in force

The Daily Star 19 Aug 2026 8:06 am

Sacked Ukraine Defence Minister urges path to elections

Ukraines popular ex-Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov said Ukraine must find a legal, safe, and realistic mechanism that will allow Ukraine to restore a full democratic process even amidst a prolonged war

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 8:02 am

Free of FIFA ban, Abahani into a rough rebuild

The Sky Blues are banking on last season's squad despite the club management's instruction to build a youthful squad that can be retained for the next few seasons.

The Daily Star 19 Aug 2026 7:30 am

Xsolla Partner Network Expands Verified Creator Partnerships and Unifies Campaign Management Ahead of gamescom 2026

-Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, today announced an expansion of the Xsolla Partner Network ahead of ...

Antara News 19 Aug 2026 6:14 am

Xsolla Adds 15+ New Local Payment Methods, Letting Game Developers Reach Players Across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas

-Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, today announced the addition of 15+ new payment methods to Xsolla ...

Antara News 19 Aug 2026 5:45 am

TOURISE and Oxford Economics Release New Global Report on Tourism Resilience in an Era of Permanent Disruption

-TOURISE, in collaboration with Oxford Economics, today released a new

Antara News 19 Aug 2026 4:28 am

Beyond America: On the Arab states, their security needs

Arab states can no longer depend on the U.S. for security needs

The Hindu 19 Aug 2026 1:08 am

Bayern's Musiala suffers second on-field collapse in three days

Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala was taken off the pitch after collapsing in a pre-season friendly on Tuesday, three days after a similar incident in Munich.

The Daily Star 19 Aug 2026 12:24 am

DCs of Natore, Gaibandha, Rangpur withdrawn

Attached to public administration ministry

The Daily Star 19 Aug 2026 12:10 am

DU provost body proposes one-hour extension for women

Student platforms call it a 'mockery' of the movement

The Daily Star 18 Aug 2026 11:48 pm

Premier League chief says Infantino hit 'self-destruct' with World Cup plan

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says under-fire FIFA president Gianni Infantino pressed the self-destruct button over his botched plan to bring private investment into the World Cup.

The Daily Star 18 Aug 2026 11:39 pm

Bezos consortium bought nearly 40 percent of Liverpool: report

A consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos bought close to 40 percent of Premier League giants Liverpool, the Athletic reported Tuesday.

The Daily Star 18 Aug 2026 11:28 pm

Rodri joins LaLiga champions Barcelona from Manchester City

Barcelona on Tuesday announced the signing of Spain's World Cup-winning captain Rodri from Premier League side Manchester City.

The Daily Star 18 Aug 2026 11:20 pm

OpenAI unveils ChatGPT for Teens with stronger guardrails, parental controls

The $852-billion startup faces multiple lawsuits alleging ChatGPT harmed children, as it prepares for a potentially record-breaking initial public offering

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 11:14 pm

Naim points to 'strong pipeline' as Bangladesh A team depart for South Africa

Bangladesh A team

The Daily Star 18 Aug 2026 11:09 pm

No mutton, no

Bride

The Daily Star 18 Aug 2026 10:53 pm

2 women killed after being run over by train in Cumilla

Locals said the two victims were mother and daughter, but police have yet to confirm the relationship

The Daily Star 18 Aug 2026 10:18 pm

Meta trial that could reshape Facebook, Instagram gets underway

Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg is expected to testify during the multi-week trial, as is Instagram head Adam Mosseri

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 10:14 pm

Bangladesh, Qatar to form JWGs on energy and finance

Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman holds talks in Doha with Qatari counterparts

The Daily Star 18 Aug 2026 9:58 pm

Can you guess Apple's next move? Last chance to win big in ZDNET's Big Guessing Game

It's the third and final round of ZDNET's Big Guessing Game. We want to know what you think.

ZDNet 18 Aug 2026 9:31 pm

I tested Omarchy Quattro, one of the first Linux distros to go all in on AI - and I didn't hate it

Omarchy made me fall in love with Hyprland - can it do the same for AI?

ZDNet 18 Aug 2026 9:21 pm

Jharkhand exam irregularities: CID arrests Abhay Tiwari's wife, brother

Abhay Tiwari, who was posted as a block supply officer in Poriyahat in Godda district, was arrested by the CID on July 22 in connection with the alleged recruitment examination irregularities

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 9:17 pm

Racist abuse spurred Suzuki as Japan goalkeeper set for Premier League

Zion Suzuki has had to overcome costly mistakes and racist abuse on the way to becoming the most expensive Japanese goalkeeper in history.

The Daily Star 18 Aug 2026 9:08 pm

Foreign workers in Bangladesh must receive salaries through local bank accounts: Bangladesh Bank

Central bank tells scheduled banks to facilitate account opening for employees with valid, up-to-date work permits

The Daily Star 18 Aug 2026 9:06 pm

BB ties foreigner bank accounts to work permits

In a circular issued today, the central bank said foreign employees, particularly those working under the A3 visa category, must receive their salaries and allowances through local bank accounts.

The Daily Star 18 Aug 2026 9:06 pm

T-Mobile will cover your first month of 5G home internet and give you up to $200 back - here's how

The latest T-Mobile 5G Home Internet offer will get you a first month on T-Mobile and up to $200 back, with a price that won't change for five years.

ZDNet 18 Aug 2026 9:03 pm

Indian umpire in ICU after ball hits him in the face

An umpire was hospitalised after being struck on the side of his face by a powerful straight drive during a Delhi Premier League match, with local media reporting that he was admitted to an intensive care unit for observation.

The Daily Star 18 Aug 2026 9:02 pm

Teacher arrested over alleged sexual assault of class 4 student in Jhenaidah

Police took the teacher into custody after locals confined him at the school

The Daily Star 18 Aug 2026 8:52 pm

Google's AI can see your business data by default in Workspace - unless you disable it

In Google Workspace, Gemini has access to Gmail, Docs, Calendar, Chat, and more by default. Here's why it matters, and how administrators can disable it today.

ZDNet 18 Aug 2026 8:41 pm

Several initiatives of new govt praiseworthy, but there is room for improvement: BKMEA

However, the association says six months is not enough time to evaluate any government

The Daily Star 18 Aug 2026 8:34 pm

Root adamant England don't need 'huge change' to Bazball style

England captain Joe Root is wary of ipping up their Bazball blueprint, but hopes his experience can help the team return to winning ways in his second stint as full-time skipper.

The Daily Star 18 Aug 2026 8:31 pm

Class 8 student missing in Gazipur, bloodstained clothes found

Tafsirul Islam Ananta disappeared after leaving school during recess; police recovered his clothes, shoes and ID card

The Daily Star 18 Aug 2026 8:29 pm

174 Bangladeshis return home from Libyan detention centre

They had attempted to reach Europe through irregular routes and were repatriated from Benghazi with IOM assistance

The Daily Star 18 Aug 2026 8:23 pm

'Should have been us

Rather than simply revelling in Australia

The Daily Star 18 Aug 2026 8:12 pm

Microsoft reveals customizable context menu for Windows users - how to try it out

You'll be able to tweak the right-click context menus in Windows to remove items you don't want, thereby decreasing the clutter.

ZDNet 18 Aug 2026 8:00 pm

Market monitoring alone cannot reduce commodity prices: Muktadir

The commerce minister urges people not to expect immediate results in reducing commodity prices

The Daily Star 18 Aug 2026 7:44 pm

Apple's iOS 26.6.1 patches 29 security flaws - here's why you'll want to install it

Along with MacOS and iPadOS, the latest update to iOS fixes a host of security bugs that could otherwise leave your device vulnerable to compromise or crashes.

ZDNet 18 Aug 2026 7:42 pm

India close in on victory in first Test against Sri Lanka

India took a big step towards victory in the first Test in Galle on Tuesday after their bowlers reduced Sri Lanka, chasing a daunting 372 to win, to 84-4 on day four.

The Daily Star 18 Aug 2026 7:30 pm

HC asks why 14 candidates should not be appointed to vacant ACC posts

Petitioners say they cleared all stages of recruitment but were not appointed despite vacancies

The Daily Star 18 Aug 2026 7:26 pm

Exercise Rotor Clap III and Mission Sudarshan Chakra: Options for Pakistan

India is trying to establish a defensive shield against airborne objects, from drones to missiles.

The Diplomat 18 Aug 2026 7:24 pm

We expect visible changes in health sector within one to one-and-a-half years

Six months into the BNP government

The Daily Star 18 Aug 2026 7:16 pm

Mohammedan appoint Argentine-Spanish coach

Mohammedan Sporting Club have appointed UEFA Pro Licence coach Fernando Santiago Varela as their head coach for the upcoming football season, the club

The Daily Star 18 Aug 2026 7:06 pm

Dependence on imported agri products will be gradually reduced: minister

The performance and progress of the Ministry of Agriculture during the government

The Daily Star 18 Aug 2026 7:00 pm

Shipbreaking tragedy: Probe team enters vessel four days after deadly accident

Team initially suspects that hydrogen sulphide leaked through a cut up section of ballast tank

The Daily Star 18 Aug 2026 7:00 pm

3 more die with measles-like symptoms; combined toll reaches 918

DGHS reports 1,002 new suspected measles and 59 new confirmed cases in 24 hours

The Daily Star 18 Aug 2026 6:54 pm

What happens to the buses that are not pink?

Women-only buses may offer safer journeys, but they must not become an excuse to make the rest of Bangladesh

The Daily Star 18 Aug 2026 6:19 pm

Former JCD leader taken into custody after armed march in Pabna

Police seize firearm after viral video shows Jubayer Hossain Bappi walking along a main road in a white shroud

The Daily Star 18 Aug 2026 5:48 pm

I found an Android magnifier app for my aging eyes that beats camera zoom - and it's free

Is the fine print getting harder to read? There's an app that can help with that.

ZDNet 18 Aug 2026 5:25 pm

Want to run a full Linux distro on your Android phone? I found the easiest way

Have you ever wanted to run a Linux distribution on your Android device? If so, your best bet is UserLAnd.

ZDNet 18 Aug 2026 5:12 pm

Ukraine aims a drone blitz at Moscow as Russian missiles kill 10 in a Ukrainian village

Over the past year Ukraine has devised and deployed domestically produced long-range drones for strikes deep inside Russia

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 5:11 pm

I asked Canonical if Ubuntu on Windows will outgrow native installs as rumored - it's a no

There's some confusion about Ubuntu's popularity on Windows Subsystem for Linux, so I asked Canonical's Jon Seager directly.

ZDNet 18 Aug 2026 5:08 pm

Mahdi released from police custody, questions why he was detained without a case

Habiganj student leader was held for about 20 hours

The Daily Star 18 Aug 2026 5:07 pm

Firefighters push to encircle Belgian wildfire

The blaze, charring the vast expanse of boggy peatlands, pine trees and hiking trails, grew over the weekend to half the size of Manhattan, 3,000 hectares

The Hindu 18 Aug 2026 5:04 pm

EC confirms Fakhrul-Oli contest for Aug 20 presidential election

Voting will take place at parliament from 2:00pm to 5:00pm

The Daily Star 18 Aug 2026 5:04 pm

Your iPhone's built-in magnifier does way more than help you see the fine print - how to use it

Forgot your glasses? You can easily use your iPhone to read small text, or words from far away. Here's how.

ZDNet 18 Aug 2026 5:01 pm

3 killed in bus-truck collision in Gopalganj

Truck driver among dead; 16 bus passengers in critical condition

The Daily Star 18 Aug 2026 4:51 pm

Google wants you to use its phones less - but I'm skeptical

Google is leveraging our poor relationship to technology to sell its new phones - the same relationship it had a hand in creating.

ZDNet 18 Aug 2026 4:48 pm