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

Cameroon beat fairytale finalists Malawi to win women's AFCON

Cameroon lost at home and away to Algeria in the final qualifying round, but the organisers later increased the number of teams for the tournament from 12 to 16.
17 August 2026

Mild tremor jolts Narsingdi

According to the Met Office, the tremor measuring 3.0 on the Richter scale was felt at 5:32am (BDST).
17 August 2026

Axe hangs over Australian batters after Darwin 'disaster'

Australia's humiliating nine-wicket loss to Bangladesh has accelerated calls for regeneration of its ageing Test team with opener Jake Weatherald and the inconsistent Marnus Labuschagne in the firing line.
17 August 2026

Nearly 13,000 displaced after deadly Indonesian quake

Thousands of people displaced by a powerful earthquake in eastern Indonesia awaited much-needed aid on Monday as they camped out at schools, police stations and government offices, with many stuck outside
17 August 2026

Darwinian evolution: How Tigers are reshaping their Test identity

“The Bangladesh of 23 years ago and this Bangladesh are not the same.” When Najmul Hossain Shanto made that statement on the eve of the Darwin Test, many might have quietly smirked.
17 August 2026