Headline
Illegal sand trade thrives on the Padma
Sand worth at least Tk 1 crore is extracted from the Padma every day along the Kushtia-Pabna border despite a 2025 High Court ban, suspended leases and repeated enforcement drives.
9h - Daily Star - (original version)
Puran Dhaka's Islampur and a tale of names
What comes to mind when you hear of Islampur? It is home to a huge wholesale market of clothes and fabrics — that sums it up, right? Indeed, the area's
15h - Daily Star - (original version)
‘Journalists will write, and we will beat them again’: Shariatpur BNP leader
Three reporters, including The Daily Star’s correspondent, say they were assaulted while covering a rally
15h - Daily Star - (original version)
Minister orders crackdown on brokers fuelling irregular migration from Sunamganj
Ariful Haque Choudhury urges awareness campaign, pledges training support
15h - Daily Star - (original version)
Bangladesh
Bhutanese king makes brief stopover in Dhaka, meets president at airport
President says Bangladesh keen to cooperate with Bhutan on regional transformative initiatives
9h - Daily Star - (original version)
‘We want to go home’
“I want to be a doctor,” said 16-year-old Syed Kasim, a class six student living in the Rohingya camps in Cox’s Bazar.
9h - Daily Star - (original version)
Humaiun Kobir made state minister in line with Constitution: Law Minister
Questions have arisen over whether Humaiun Kobir renounced his British citizenship before taking oath as state minister for foreign affairs. Humaiun Kobir took oath as state minister for foreign affairs
9h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)
Mahdi Amin leaves for three-day China visit
Prime Minister's Adviser and PM’s Office Spokesperson Mahdi Amin left Dhaka departed Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 11:30 pm on a China Southern Airlines flight.
9h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)
Salted Hilsa from the sea
After 15 to 20 days, the fish are sent to different parts of the country. Depending on size, 80 salted hilsa are sold for Tk 6,000 to Tk 10,000. The
9h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)
Bangladeshis among 79 migrants rescued off Greece’s Crete island
Greek coastguards said they rescued 79 migrants from boats near Crete on Tuesday, the latest of hundreds pulled from the sea off the southern Mediterranean island in recent days.
9h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)
47 killed in 18 multiple-family murders in six months
Not only in Rangpur and Lakshmipur, but in different parts of the country, there have been 18 incidents in the past six months—from 24 February to 24 August—in which multiple
9h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)
International
Iran says Hormuz strait still closed despite transit corridor talks
In the Iranian capital, long queues formed at petrol stations after authorities said fuel quotas would be reviewed
9h - Daily Star - (original version)
Japan to support alternative Mideast oil pipelines: media
Japan plans to provide support for alternative pipelines in the Middle East as it seeks to improve energy security in the wake of the Iran war, local media reported Wednesday
9h - Daily Star - (original version)
15 newborns killed in Pakistan hospital fire
The fire, which broke out at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) hospital, started around two hours ago, the broadcaster said, adding that "cooling operations" were ongoing.
9h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)
El Salvador, Panama sound alarm on El Nino-fueled drought
Meanwhile, El Salvador declared a state of maximum alert on Tuesday to activate monitoring, surveillance and aid efforts for affected communities.
9h - Daily Star - (original version)
Social media use on the rise among Australian under-16s after ban: data
Australia implemented legislation barring children from social media platforms in December, with the UK, France and others following suit.
9h - Daily Star - (original version)
Australian police hunt thieves in $250,000 oyster heist
Australian police said Wednesday they were on the hunt for thieves who made off with hundreds of thousands of oysters
9h - Daily Star - (original version)
Technology
Brazil fines TikTok parent ByteDance over teen data handling
Brazil’s data protection authority, ANPD, has fined ByteDance 153.8 million reais ($29.81 million) for allegedly violating the country’s General Data Protection Law. According to a report by Reuters, the decision
9h - Daily Star - (original version)
Google expands Gemini AI for legal sector
Google has expanded its Gemini Enterprise artificial intelligence platform with tools designed specifically for lawyers and law firms.
9h - Daily Star - (original version)
Meta rolls out AI game-making app Pocket to users across the US
Meta is rolling out Pocket, an experimental app that allows people to create small interactive games and experiences using artificial intelligence prompts, to users across the United States.
15h - Daily Star - (original version)
Reddit tests audio and video versions of posts
Reddit has begun testing audio and video versions of selected posts, allowing users to listen to or watch content that would traditionally appear as text on the platform.
15h - Daily Star - (original version)
Spotify launches new feature to let users say why they picked that playlist
Spotify has launched Playlist Notes, a new feature that allows users and the streaming service’s editors to add explanations and context to items included in playlists.
15h - Daily Star - (original version)
Sport
Arsenal have chance to 'make a dynasty' under Arteta, says Guimaraes
Bruno Guimaraes believes that Arsenal are about to enter a golden period under Mikel Arteta, saying the Gunners boss wants to "make a dynasty" at the Emirates Stadium.
9h - Daily Star - (original version)
High quality, low risk: record number of Japanese in Premier League
A record number of Japanese players are in the Premier League this season, with clubs attracted by their proven quality, value for money and the "very little risk" involved in
9h - Daily Star - (original version)
Babar Azam set for return at Lord's Test
Pakistan captain Babar Azam, who sat out of the first ICC World Test Championship 2025-2027 match against England due to a finger injury, is set to make a return for
9h - Daily Star - (original version)
Ronaldo fumes, snubs victory celebration after being substituted
Cristiano Ronaldo endured a frustrating evening as Al-Nassr surrendered a two-goal lead before being hauled off at half-time, only to produce a remarkable comeback and beat Al-Ettifaq 3-2 in the
9h - Daily Star - (original version)
Root angered by England's off-field 'stupid mistakes'
Joe Root expressed his frustration that a winning return as England Test captain has been overshadowed by another off-field incident that saw Brydon Carse dropped for the second Test against
15h - Daily Star - (original version)
আলোচিত
'তোমরা লিখবা,আমরা পিডামু'
শরীয়তপুরের তিন সাংবাদিককে মারধর যুবদল নেতার-শরীয়তপুরের তিন সাংবাদিককে মারধর করার অভিযোগ উঠেছে জেলা বিএনপির যুগ্ম সাধারণ সম্পাদক আরিফুজ্জামান মোল্লার বিরুদ্ধে। ঘটনার বিষয়ে জানতে ফোনে যোগাযোগ করলে আরেক সাংবাদিককে হুমকি দিয়ে
15h - Manab Zamin - (original version)
জামায়াতের মতাদর্শের বিষয়ে সতর্ক করলেন কওমি আলেমরা
জামায়াতে ইসলামীর প্রতিষ্ঠাতা সাইয়্যেদ আবুল আ’লা মওদুদীর মতাদর্শের বিষয়ে সতর্ক থাকার আহ্বান জানিয়েছেন কওমি ঘরানার আলেম ও রাজনৈতিক দলের নেতারা।
21h - Prothom-alo - (original version)
Politics
At least 1,000 vehicles expected in Sept 5 Dhaka-Chattogram long march: Jamaat
Porwar says the 11-party alliance has coordinated with police and plans roadside rallies at several points along the route
1d - Daily Star - (original version)
EC shifts local government election target from October to November
Union parishad polls are expected to come first
1d - Daily Star - (original version)
Jamaat alliance hits the road on Sept 5
The Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party alliance will launch a “Long March” to four divisional cities from Sept 5, pledging to minimise disruption while acknowledging some temporary public inconvenience. The alliance will start
1d - The Financial Express - (original version)
Business
Praava Health celebrates 9th anniversary
Praava Health, an integrated outpatient healthcare network in Bangladesh, celebrated its 9th anniversary, marking nine years of providing accessible, patient-centric and quality healthcare through trust, innovation, clinical excellence and compassion.
15h - Daily Star - (original version)
TECNO names Hamza Choudhury as brand ambassador in Bangladesh
Global technology brand TECNO has named Hamza Choudhury, a prominent member of the Bangladesh national football team, as its brand ambassador in Bangladesh.
15h - Daily Star - (original version)
SBAC Bank rolls out Bangla QR
SBAC Bank PLC has launched “Bangla QR”, a safe, simple and interoperable digital payment platform introduced by Bangladesh Bank, aimed at building a cashless economy.
15h - Daily Star - (original version)
Editorial
Why char children need a different education policy
A particular silence falls over a char village school after a flood. The benches are empty, the blackboard warped, the floor covered with a thin film of riverbed silt.
9h - Daily Star - (original version)
20 years after Phulbari: Don't repeat the mistake in the name of energy security
At a recent event organised by the American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said, “We are now moving towards open-pit coal mining in Phulbari
9h - Daily Star - (original version)
What we lose when we reduce students to numbers
Imagine a student who scores 98 in Bangla and 42 in mathematics. Which number do we notice first? We know the answer. The 42 becomes the concern, while the 98
9h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)
What is the path to overcoming crisis and achieving energy security?
Due to the war in the Middle East, major disruptions in the global energy supply have occurred. Energy is now not only crucial for the economy but also a significant
9h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)
Our health system is better resourced now. Why can’t it still deliver?
A hospital may own an X-ray machine, but that does not mean patients can get an X-ray.
9h - Daily Star - (original version)
Entertainment
Mim seeks more distinctive roles with ‘Jibon Opera’
Looking ahead, Mim wants to take on more distinctive projects. “I have been fortunate to be part of good films throughout my career. I believe choosing meaningful work is my
9h - Daily Star - (original version)
‘The University of Chankharpul’ to have world TV premiere on Channel i
“The University of Chankharpul”, a film exploring campus politics, political groupings and struggles for power, is set to have its world television premiere on Channel i on Friday (August 28).
9h - Daily Star - (original version)
Reba McEntire, Lily Tomlin, Taylor Swift, Donald Trump and more pay tribute to Dolly Parton
Parton, the legendary country singer and actress, died on August 25, according to a statement from her family. Representatives said she had been privately battling cancer.
9h - Daily Star - (original version)
Juboraj Shamim’s ‘Atal’ wins over audiences at Russian film festival
“Atal” is the first full-length production from Shamim’s own production company, Darbar Sharif. He wrote, directed, produced and edited the film. Nayeem Tusher plays the lead role and also served
1d - Daily Star - (original version)
Health
5 more die with measles-like symptoms, combined toll now 943
DGHS reports 986 new suspected measles and 91 new confirmed cases in 24 hours
15h - Daily Star - (original version)
184 officers appointed to BCS health cadre
The government has appointed 184 officers to entry-level posts in the Bangladesh Civil Service (Health) cadre through the 48th BCS (Special) Examination-2025. Senior Secretary of the Public Administration Ministry Md
21h - The Financial Express - (original version)
Life style
Dolly Parton dies at 80 after six decades of music and stardom
Dolly Parton, the irrepressible country music singer, songwriter and actress whose charisma, heartfelt lyrics and business acumen captured the public's imagination for nearly six decades, died on Tuesday aged 80.
9h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)
Haor trip: Know these 13 guidelines before planning your journey
If you take Thursday off, you can enjoy a four-day holiday from 25 August. Many people are therefore taking advantage of the break to travel. The availability of houseboats has
9h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)
Rising from the ashes: Ahmed Tuhin Reza and Tanzila Elma return with renewed purpose
Following a devastating fire, House of Ahmed launched Chapter 2 at Gulshan's Ventura Mall in Dhaka, redefining contemporary Bangladeshi luxury through exquisite zardozi craftsmanship, cultural motifs, and high-profile celebrity fashion
1d - Daily Star - (original version)
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