Fire breaks out at garment factory in Ashulia
Four fire units responded; cause yet to be confirmed
Were you here to sell chickpeas?: Akram takes aim at Babar
Pakistan cricket is never too far away from a crisis.
Dhaka airport scores 94%, Sylhet 98% in UK aviation security audit
CAAB says cargo security retained 100% compliance as Bangladesh prepares for an ICAO audit
Expand climate-resilient solutions to ensure safe drinking water in coastal regions: Speakers
Conclave showcases Satkhira pilot project with solar-powered RO plants serving 41,000 people
Cabinet approves draft Public Procurement (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026
Proposed amendments seek to protect local industries, boost competition and modernise procurement procedures
We are still alive and still fighting: No backpedalling for Afghan cyclist Hashimi
Hashimi, who fled Afghanistan after the Taliban returned to power in 2021 and is now settled in Italy, hopes her journey serves as an inspiration back home even as UNESCO estimates that 2.4 million Afghan girls have been excluded from secondary education since the change of guard.
India seeks stronger trade ties with Bangladesh
Indian deputy high commissioner meets FBCCI administrator
Stoke away wasnt so bad after all: Ex-England ace Townsend run over by pitch roller in Thailand
Former England international Andros Townsend was partially run over by a pitch roller in Thai football, but avoided serious injury in the bizarre incident.
4 more die with measles-like symptoms, combined toll reaches 1,057
DGHS reports 1,148 new suspected measles and 88 new confirmed cases in 24 hours
Baba, I want to go home: 7-year-old Anushrees last words to her father
After hours of searching for a paediatric ICU bed in Chattogram, Subal Chandra Das watched his daughter lose her battle with dengue
Factory staff say masked men tied up Chinese official, fled with Tk 70 lakh in Dhamrai
Police say they are investigating the reported robbery and conducting drives to recover the money and detain those involved
Before Sophia Loren became a global icon, she was a girl shaped by post-war Italy
At 92, her journey from Sofia Scicolone of Pozzuoli to Oscar-winning screen legend remains a story of survival, reinvention and endurance
Ed Sheeran Addresses Tour Controversy and Gaza Conflict in Emotional Philadelphia Concert
Philadelphia, PA Global music sensation Ed Sheeran delivered a tearful address regarding the controversy surrounding Macklemores removal from his Loop Tour during a concert in Philadelphia on Saturday. Speaking to a nearly full Lincoln Financial Field, Sheeran characterized the situation in Gaza as catastrophic and unjustifiable, acknowledging the widespread backlash and his own mistakes in navigating the fallout. The controversy erupted after Macklemore was reportedly dropped from the tour following pro-Palestinian remarks he made at a New Jersey performance. In solidarity with Macklemore, several other scheduled acts, including Finneas, Danish band Lukas Graham, and Irish folk band Beoga, subsequently withdrew from Sheerans tour. Alone on stage, Sheeran offered an [] Ed Sheeran Addresses Tour Controversy and Gaza Conflict in Emotional Philadelphia Concert
Mahbubur Rahman re-elected as ICC Bangladesh president
Mahbubur Rahman, chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of ETBL Holdings Limited, has been unanimously re-elected as the president of International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)-Bangladesh for a two-year term, while Rupali Chowdhury and AK Azad were elected vice presidents.
Ed Sheeran calls Israel's treatment of Gazans 'unjustifiable', apologises for Macklemore controversy
Sheeran also decried systemic injustice in the West Bank, where Israel's right-wing coalition government has allowed a massive expansion
No reopening of Strait of Hormuz until Irans conditions are met, says Ghalibaf
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says Iran must both fight and negotiate, as Mohsen Rezaei says Tehran has conveyed seven conditions to the U.S. through Qatar
Conservationists rescue orangutan duo from plantation fire trap
Family alleges Dhamrai farmer arrested after police failed to find Jubo League activist son
Police say Kolim Uddin had no previous case but was arrested over information that he supported the Awami League
Govt to launch intensified measles vaccination drive on Sept 26: Health minister
Campaign will run until Oct 31 as measles cases and deaths continue to rise
TNI Chief urges inter-agency collaboration to address Papua conflict
ICT accepts charges against Zafar Iqbal, DU ex-VC Kamal, six others over July Uprising
Accused face charges of conspiracy, incitement and abetment over attacks on protesters
Kali idol, gold ornaments stolen from Faridpur temple
Thieves broke through several locks and fled with the idol and some religious artefacts, temple authorities said
Six Red and White Cooperative outlets completed in Central Papua
CoU students block Dhaka-Ctg highway demanding justice for Opratim
Students demand arrests, 60-day trial and action against police officials over teenager
11-party alliance rejects govt move to amend Constitution
Golam Porwar says parliamentary process bypasses referendum mandate
Shafali storm crushes Bangladesh, India march into final
The defeat leaves Bangladesh with one final chance to return from the Games with a medal.
Home minister hopes for speedy trial in Opratim killing
Lauds police for arresting all accused and seizing evidence within 12 hours
Listyo highlights women as leaders of change
Indonesia draws on Toyota experience to boost auto competitiveness
Four arrested over cocktail explosions outside Jatrabari Police Station
Unexploded cocktails also recovered; police say all four arrestees are active AL members
High airfares push Indonesia to offer bundled travel packages
36 goals, 4.5 per game and counting: Stop Barca if you can!
Those numbers are ridiculous enough on their own. The underlying data makes them even harder to dismiss.
For 2 lakh people, crossing the Vatua river remains an ordeal
Bridge at Salal Ghat could ease transport woes, say locals; MP says steps will be taken to end people
Seraf Naro wins Indonesia's first medal at 2026 Asian Games
Basarnas deploys 12 elite divers for KM Virgo underwater search
Indonesia, France partner to elevate aviation safety oversight
Mass drone barrage on Moscow kills two
The capital's Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said that more than 1,600 drones had been intercepted and shot down, 450 of which were aimed at Moscow
Toddler rescued within six hours of abduction in Chattogram
SRB team arrested a couple over the alleged abduction of the child
IOC president Kirsty Coventry called the shipping container-style huts for Asian Games athletes eautiful on Sunday -- but conceded they were a little tighter than similar accommodation at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
Traditional boat race held in Jashore
Seventeen boats took part in the race at Chander Beel, drawing crowds to watch the rural tradition
Brighton defeat a 'big lesson' against complacency for Arsenal, says Arteta
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's 3-0 defeat by Brighton on Saturday was a ig lesson for the defending Premier League champions after they were beaten for the first time this season.
Indonesia boosts local crowd action to accelerate SDG progress
Teen arrested over attempted rape of four children in Patuakhali
The mother of one of the alleged victims later filed the case under the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act
Lampard's Coventry earn landmark first Premier League win in 25 years
Jay Dasilva sealed Coventry City's first Premier League win in 25 years on Saturday as Frank Lampard's side finally kick-started their season with a 1-0 victory at Nottingham Forest.
Flames, smoke seen near Riyadh airport; Houthis claim attacks on Saudi capital
Saudi Arabia had sent alerts overnight warning of potential danger around Riyadh, amid an escalation in attacks by the Houthis in the kingdom.
Four killed as bus, auto-rickshaw collide in Patuakhali
Dhaka-bound bus collided head-on with the three-wheeler before plunging into a roadside ditch, police say
Japan triathlete Hojo wins first gold of Asian Games
Japan's Takumi Hojo got host nation Japan off to a perfect start when he won the first gold medal of the Asian Games on Sunday in the men's individual triathlon.
Raphinha hattrick fires perfect Barca to victory at Sevilla
Raphinha scored a superb hattrick to earn Barcelona a 3-1 win at Sevilla on Saturday in La Liga and preserve their 100 percent record.
Trump cuts short weekend, returns to White House
US President Donald Trump cut short a weekend at Camp David to return unexpectedly to the White House on Saturday, as tensions rose in the Middle East
Mum's viral barefoot race sparks debate over India's education crisis
Unprepared and in flip-flops, the 47-year-old widow ran 3km to try secure her daughter's future.
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Sounds of explosions heard in Ctg, police say 'rumour'
Video purportedly showing explosions surfaces on social media; The Daily Star could not independently verify it
Police detain three young men over alleged killing of 13-year-old Opratim
England return to top of T20 rankings with SL whitewash
England returned to the summit of the T20 world rankings with another thumping of Sri Lanka to complete a 3-0 series whitewash in Manchester on Saturday.
Contractor accused of assaulting journalist in Kushtia
Journalist allegedly attacked while reporting on irregularities in Tk 9cr project
Shariatpur AL leader dies at hospital while in jail custody
He was accused in an anti-terrorism case filed over a procession
Asks mother after body of her only boy found; 3 suspects held
Indonesia discusses Whoosh railway debt repayment in China
Brighton end Arsenal's perfect record
Arsenal's perfect start to their Premier League title defence came off the rails in a 3-0 trouncing by Brighton, while Tottenham remain winless after a 3-2 defeat to Aston Villa.
Why cheaper money is failing to unlock investment
Over the last couple of years, businesses have raised concerns over high interest rates on loans and urged the Bangladesh Bank (BB) to cut its policy rates to reduce the cost of funds
Jamal draws on 2018 success ahead of Jakarta return
Eight years ago at Jakarta's Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Bangladesh football made history by advancing to the knockout stage of the Asian Games for the very first time. Bangladesh captain Jamal Bhuiyan played a pivotal role in that campaign, scoring a stoppage-time winner against Qatar in their final group match.
4 crude bombs explode in Jatrabari, one injured
Blasts occurred in front of Samad Super Market, police say
Animal feed demand to reach 10 million tonnes by 2030
A study of the Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) finds
Fire extinguished before it could spread, police say
BAFFA argues against 100% foreign ownership in freight forwarding sector
The Bangladesh Freight Forwarders Association (BAFFA) has urged the government not to expand 100 percent foreign ownership in the country
Muslims worldwide will resist any attempt to attack Makkah, Madinah: Kaikobad
Religious affairs minister says millions of Muslims would sacrifice their lives to protect the holy cities
Home minister should resign for failing to ensure security: Nahid
Death of CoU teacher
'We never gave up, and that's the best message we could send': Scaloni looks beyond tough World Cup
Now, with the tournament behind them, the Argentina coach wants to use the next phase to introduce younger players without losing the spirit that has carried the team through an extraordinary eight-year cycle.
58-yr-old sent to jail over rape of 13-yr-old schoolgirl in Mymensingh
Man arrested after girl's father files case
Indonesia hands Ethiopian Interpol fugitive to Addis Ababa
Major problems at Riyadh airport, with flights cancelled, delayed: Flightradar24
An Aramco fuel tank near Riyadhs international airport was on fire Saturday (September 19, 2026), according to an AFP journalist, after people in the city reported hearing explosions.
Basarnas keeps helicopter ready as Virgo 8 search continues
TNI hunts OPM suspects after Papua driver killed
RI Govt to consider MSME conditions in halal certification
21-yr-old sent to jail over alleged gang rape in Mymensingh
Police to seek five-day remand; four other accused still at large
A life for a smartphone? The murder of a Cumilla teen raises grim questions
The killing of 13-year-old Opratim raises disturbing questions about child safety and the violence surrounding everyday theft and snatching
Unheralded Samin denies Bashundhara Kings a winning start
Samin Yassar Juel came off the bench in the 89th minute and scored an equaliser deep into stoppage time as Arambagh Krira Sangha held defending champions Bashundhara Kings to a 1-1 draw in their opening Bangladesh Football League fixture at Gopalganj District Stadium on Saturday.
IFRS 9 adoption to challenge banks amid high NPLs: experts
Implementation of international best practice of accounting, IFRS 9, in the banking sector would be challenging amid the huge non-performing loans and the sector
Two killed, five injured as bus hits parked truck in Sirajganj
At least two were killed and five others injured when a speeding bus hit a parked truck on the Jamuna Bridge West Zone Highway in Sirajganj
Indonesia may pursue criminal charges over suspected turtle hunting
Bali immigration detains 13 foreigners over suspected prostitution
What did I learn from Citi and PwC?
Citi and PwC taught me different things, but the most important lessons from both institutions were surprisingly similar. Whether you are running a bank, advising a business or leading a team, you are ultimately dealing with the same thing: trust. It takes years to build, but only moments to lose
Indonesian horseback archers finalize preparations for IHAA Moscow
Indonesia plans Integrated National School in East Java's Situbondo
Four killed as bus, private car collide in Munshiganj
Another critically injured
One detained after 13-year-old boy found dead in Cumilla
Body found 22 hours after boy went missing
They urged the government to engage foreign firms to develop the non-profitable Payra Port, not the already profitable NCT
Asian Games open with unity message after troubled build-up
The 20th Asian Games opened in Japan on Saturday with a message of unity following a troubled build-up to the multi-sport spectacular that has more athletes than the Olympics.
