Column by Mahfuz Anam / Expectations from BNP’s next secretary general
21 August 2026
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THE THIRD VIEW
Inside the making of a presidential swearing-in at Bangabhaban
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News
Fakhrul draws warmth from across aisle
21 August 2026
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Bangladesh
Fakhrul to visit Zia, Khaleda’s graves before oath
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News
55 years on, Matiur Rahman’s memorial museum remains incomplete
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Bangladesh
New president to take oath on Friday evening
19 August 2026
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Election
A deeper search for gas in Pabna
21 August 2026
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Bangladesh
More questions than answers for Europe’s new season
4 HOUR(s)
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Football
Scenes from the House
21 August 2026
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Bangladesh
Shanto blocks out history, focuses on next five days
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Cricket
Democracy, space for dissent shrinking: Nahid
Opposition chief whip and NCP convener urges govt to implement Media Reform Commission recommendations, including journalists’ protection law
17 August 2026
Five timeless romantic songs that celebrate Shabnam’s legacy
Today, Monday (August 17), marks the birthday of the celebrated actress. Born in 1946, Shabnam turns 80 today.
17 August 2026
HC verdict on constitutional validity of Article 70 tomorrow
The petitioner argues the provision undermines lawmakers’ constitutional independence and parliamentary accountability
17 August 2026
Robi rebrands Airtel, from now it is Cirkle in Bangladesh
All Airtel users will automatically become Cirkle customers, while their existing 016 numbers, services, packages and balances will remain unchanged
17 August 2026
Battery rickshaws to come under licensing system: Shahe Alam
Solar-powered charging may be made mandatory for registration and renewal
17 August 2026
ICT verdict in case against Quader, six others any day
Arguments conclude in July uprising crimes against humanity case
17 August 2026
McDonald admits Australia 'let standards slip' in Darwin defeat
Bangladesh pulled off a massive win in Darwin on Sunday when they crushed the world's top-ranked side, who were at full strength, by nine wickets.
17 August 2026
‘Aussies mauled’: Australian media tears into shock defeat to Tigers
For a team accustomed to dominating at home, the language used by the Australian media was unusually severe.
17 August 2026
Tea workers intensify protests for Tk 500 daily wage
Protests spread as workers reject 5% wage increment and demand union election
17 August 2026
Heavy rain, high tides leave Chattogram under water again
With key canal development works still unfinished, 189mm of rain inundates large parts of port city
17 August 2026
Remains of 12 ‘slaughtered’ horses found in Gazipur
Locals suspect horses were slaughtered for meat and their remains dumped in a forest
17 August 2026
US to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race with China
Washington last year launched the Pax Silica initiative aimed at securing supply chains for AI models, semiconductors and critical minerals, amid a fierce technology rivalry with Beijing.
17 August 2026
JCD, Shibir clash at DU hall over provost’s resignation
Students demand action over alleged harassment; university authorities yet to make a decision regarding the incident
17 August 2026
‘We didn’t get respect in 2003, but now everyone is respecting us’
Bashar spoke to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan over the phone from Darwin about the team’s difficult build-up, their overall performance and other issues.
17 August 2026
ICT asks jail authorities to produce Shyamal, Rupa, Babu on Aug 24
Prosecution alleges the journalists helped create a counter-narrative against the student movement during the uprising
17 August 2026
India temple stampede kills seven: authorities
A stampede at a Hindu temple in India's eastern Bihar state killed at least seven people and injured 19 others on Monday, officials said
17 August 2026
Monsoon, jute season revive century-old boat market
Farmers flock to the historic market in Faridpur's Bhanga for boats needed to harvest, ret and wash jute in waterlogged fields
17 August 2026
Australia face potential WTC point deduction and fine for slow over rate
Under ICC rules, teams are required to bowl 15 overs per hour during a day of Test cricket, which should usually equate to 90 altogether. But the Aussies fell four short on Saturday and could face sanctions from the ICC as a result.
17 August 2026
Bangladesh PM’s visit to India should take place much sooner: Dinesh Trivedi
The Indian envoy says direct talks between the two leaders can help resolve bilateral differences and strengthen ties
17 August 2026
PSG beaten by Lens in French Champions’ Trophy
PSG, who beat Aston Villa on Wednesday in the UEFA Super Cup, struggled to find their flow at Lens' Stade Bollaert-Delelis, despite their hosts having Kyllian Antonio sent off in the first half.
17 August 2026