Analysis / What inflation data actually tells us
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Economy
No mutton, no ‘kobul’? Not quite
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Bangladesh
India wants ‘constructive, forward-looking’ ties with Bangladesh: MEA
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Diplomacy
Tawfique Nawaz, husband of Dipu Moni, dies in Dhaka
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News
DU provost body proposes one-hour extension for women’s hall entry
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Campus
Bayern's Musiala suffers second on-field collapse in three days
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Football
Jamaat calls BNP govt’s first 6 months a failure over referendum, energy crisis
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Politics
Star Interactive / Running on Empty
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Power and Energy
Bus accident kills at least eight in Brazil
A bus overturned in a steep, mountainous region north of Rio de Janeiro on Sunday, killing at least eight people, firefighters said in a statement
17 August 2026
Trump welcomes defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan
US President Donald Trump said Sunday he was pleased by the recent signing of a defense pact between Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan
17 August 2026
Trump says US scaling back military drills with South Korea hours before start
US President Donald Trump said "inappropriate and hostile" military drills with South Korea designed to prepare for a possible attack by the North would be scaled back hours before they started on Monday
17 August 2026
Miraz rises when the stakes are high
His ability to deliver under pressure is a consistent pattern.
17 August 2026
Misery for Maresca as Man City make dismal start to life after Guardiola
Enzo Maresca urged Manchester City to learn from their chastening Community Shield defeat against Arsenal after the Italian made a dismal start to the daunting task of replacing Pep Guardiola.
17 August 2026
Darwin domination: The numbers behind Bangladesh’s historic win
Bangladesh made history in Darwin, crushing Australia by nine wickets on Sunday for their first-ever Test win on Australian soil. After bowling the hosts out for 284, the Tigers needed just 57 and barely broke a sweat against a full-strength Australia, wrapping up proceedings in the second session on Day 4. Here are the highlights:
17 August 2026
Barcelona reach deal with Man City to sign Rodri
Barcelona have reached a deal with Manchester City to sign Spanish World Cup winner Rodri, a source from the Catalan club told AFP Sunday.
17 August 2026
A conducive climate needed for Tarique’s India visit
Dhaka says bilateral visit has been under discussion for weeks
17 August 2026
A dream Test 23 years in the making
If the manner of Bangladesh’s performance in the first Test against Australia in Darwin, which culminated in a commanding nine-wicket victory on Day 4 yesterday, is anything to go by, the Tigers are a very different unit from the one that last toured Australia 23 years ago.
17 August 2026
Odegaard says Arsenal 'want to win everything' after Community Shield success
Martin Odegaard warned Arsenal's rivals that the Premier League champions want to "win everything" after starting their season by sweeping aside Manchester City in the Community Shield.
17 August 2026
‘You will rarely find a team like this’
Following Bangladesh’s dominant nine-wicket victory over Australia inside four days in the Darwin Test, Ashraful spoke to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan about the team’s performance, how belief was instilled in the players after a difficult build-up, and other aspects of the historic victory.
17 August 2026
Worker injured at shipbreaking yard in Sitakunda
Yard authorities said he was not working at the time
17 August 2026
Foreign investment in stocks keeps falling
Policy uncertainty keeps overseas investors wary of Bangladesh stocks, although floor prices and other market restrictions have been removed
17 August 2026
Burimari reels as Indian stone import halt drags on
An Indian measure limiting trucks to around 25 tonnes has disrupted supplies, traders say
17 August 2026
Police say suspected associate of ‘Bomaru Mamun’ held with bombs in Dhaka
Juel Bhuiyan detained in Demra with another man; two handmade bombs recovered and defused, according to police
16 August 2026
Historic win lifts Tigers’ WTC hopes
Bangladesh have gained a massive boost in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings following their historic first-ever Test win in Australia today in the ongoing two-match series.
16 August 2026
SSC student deaths: Aachol Foundation seeks govt intervention to prevent suicides
At least 10 students reportedly died after 2026 SSC results
16 August 2026
Arsenal rout Man City in Community Shield masterclass
Arsenal powered to a 3-0 win against Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday, delivering a swaggering statement of intent ahead of their Premier League title defence.
16 August 2026
High-profile Indian business delegation scheduled to visit Bangladesh on Aug 17-18
18-member Confederation of Indian Industry delegation to hold talks with ministers, FBCCI and BIDA on trade and investment
16 August 2026
Ronaldo hints at retirement, says upcoming year could be his last
Cristiano Ronaldo has fuelled speculation about his retirement plans after saying the upcoming year will probably be the last of his playing career.
16 August 2026