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U.S. television networks halt Trump coverage in revolt over White House ban

The move means there will be no television coverage of Mr. Trump's trip on Monday, September 21, to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he was due to meet a series of foreign leaders.

The Hindu 21 Sep 2026 11:14 pm

U.S. refuses visas for Iran UN delegation members: state media

In an unprecedented hostile move by the U.S. government, U.S. President Donald Trump has denied U.S. visas to certain members of the president's high-level delegation, including members of his communications team, says state news agency IRNA

The Hindu 21 Sep 2026 11:12 pm

My son could be alive or dead: A fathers search for his missing son after the Ashulia explosion

Saiful Islam has gone from hospital to hospital looking for 18-year-old Imtiaz Kazi

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 10:04 pm

Abahani's Fed Cup opener hangs in balance amid fixture row

Abahani and Brothers Union have protested to the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) over its decision to reschedule two of Mohammedan

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 9:55 pm

3 arrested over alleged gang-rape, confinement of class 6 student in Moulvibazar

Police say the girl was held for several days, subjected to repeated sexual abuse and later abandoned in Kamalganj

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 9:46 pm

Fuel price hike starts hitting logistics sector

Owners across Chattogram port

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 9:45 pm

Women's NCL expands 'to bring balance

Draft lists prioritizing past NCL, Premier Division, and BCB Women

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 9:24 pm

Busting the Myths of the US Military

As land leases come up for renewal, a new report reveals the facts about the U.S. Armed Forces impacts in the Pacific Islands.

The Diplomat 21 Sep 2026 8:47 pm

Abdur Rouf appointed Bridges Division Secretary, Alimul Amin DG of Passports

Public admin ministry issued separate notifications

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 8:45 pm

Govt forms five working groups to implement National Logistics Policy

The working groups are focused on logistics digitalisation, investment, skills development, multimodal logistics infrastructure and trade facilitation

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 8:38 pm

Maar, maar!: ICT witness says Shamim Osman told associates to beat protester

Witness says critically injured Badiuzzaman was blocked at six points on the way to hospital and later kicked off a van at the gate before being declared dead

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 8:32 pm

2 more DAGs resign citing 'personal reasons'

Resignations come less than two weeks after 6 other law officers stepped down amid unrest over recent appointments and cancellations at AG's office

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 8:30 pm

Former Chhatra League leader, Jubo League activist arrested over Kamalapur blasts, say police

Police say suspects disclosed names of several alleged accomplices during interrogation

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 8:28 pm

Justice Debasish Roy Chowdhury made regular High Court judge

Appointment will take effect from the date he takes oath, according to Law Ministry notification

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 8:27 pm

At least 35 children of 2 schools fall ill after drinking school feeding programme milk

One student says milk tasted bitter but teacher told them to drink it anyway; samples to be tested

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 8:21 pm

Import rules eased for specialised fabrics used in niche apparel

Apparel exporters will now be able to import specialised fabrics and materials used to produce niche products such as seamless sportswear, underwear and functional garments more easily, as the government has relaxed several provisions of the country's import policy.

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 8:11 pm

Being coached by Zidane 'like a movie', says Mbappe

Kylian Mbappe says being managed by Zinedine Zidane for the French national team is like something out of a movie. The pair will work together for the first time during this international break, as Zidane returns to management five years after leaving Real Madrid.

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 8:10 pm

Trump claims part of U.S. media threat to our National Security

Donald Trump says fake news is a threat to U.S.s national security and it should be stopped

The Hindu 21 Sep 2026 8:02 pm

One last photo: Agustin Giays emotional plan for Messi farewell

Facundo Medina was visibly emotional when discussing Messi and the impact he has had on the national team. I'm sad, he gave us so much joy, he gave us everything, Medina said.

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 8:02 pm

Saifuddin ruled out of Asian Games

Bangladesh pace-bowling all-rounder Mohammed Saifuddin has been ruled out of the cricket event at the 20th Asian Games due to a right hamstring injury, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed in a release on Monday.

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 7:46 pm

State challenges ex-CEC Habibul Awal

Deputy attorney general says former CEC cannot be released; defence awaits full text of order

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 7:43 pm

Fuel price hike to deepen inflation, raise costs across economy: BCI president

The sudden 18 percent increase in fuel prices will immediately raise costs across the economy and further weaken business confidence, said Anwar-ul Alam Chowdhury Parvez, president of the Bangladesh Chamber of Industries.

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 7:42 pm

Six police officers dismissed over prolonged absence from duty

Former Dhaka district SP Md Asaduzzaman among officials removed after departmental proceedings

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 7:30 pm

She would barely respond when I tried to talk to her: Mariams father

He calls for a proper investigation as MP Gazi Nazrul and first wife are remanded

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 7:20 pm

EC rules out local govt polls this year

Tentative dates were pushed back after government objections that it had not been consulted on union parishad election dates

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 7:14 pm

Strengthening ASEAN action against scam networks

Antara News 21 Sep 2026 6:49 pm

Bus fares may rise by 20 paisa per km after Tk 20 fuel price hike

Transport owners propose raising inter-district fares to Tk 2.43 and city fares to Tk 2.73 per km; ministry to take final decision

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 6:46 pm

Three weeks without club football: What

The changes have been welcomed by supporters tired of frequent interruptions, although FIFA

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 6:43 pm

Govt selects 92 police personnel selected for 2025 medals

Late Rab officer Motaleb Hossain Bhuiyan named for a posthumous Bangladesh Police Medal

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 6:30 pm

Even after the hike, we will bear Tk 70 loss per litre of diesel: Rizvi

BNP leader says the Tk 20 fuel price increase was necessary because of international market conditions

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 6:27 pm

Bangladesh seeks to boost fisheries, livestock cooperation with Italy

State minister expresses interest in meeting with Italian undersecretary of state in Rome

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 6:25 pm

Chief of Military Proxy USDP Re-Elected After Power Struggle

Leadership reshuffle comes amid reports that coup leader Min Aung Hlaing was attempting to hijack the party by appointing his trusted allies to top roles.

The Irrawaddy 21 Sep 2026 6:22 pm

Fuel price hike: Jamaat, NCP say it would worsen inflation

Demand immediate withdrawal of decision

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 6:16 pm

Jamaat, NCP, other parties protest fuel price hike saying it would worsen inflation

Demand immediate withdrawal of decision

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 6:16 pm

Regime Troops Ordered to Kill All Civilians in Rakhine Counteroffensive: POWs

Militarys strategy to target civilians has extended from airstrikes to ground campaign, according to captured regime soldiers.

The Irrawaddy 21 Sep 2026 6:15 pm

Spain extend De la Fuente contract until 2032 after World Cup triumph

We're talking about the most successful head coach in the history of the national team, and after fourteen years with us, this is something Luis de la Fuente deserves, a long-term future at the RFEF, said Rafael Louzan, chair of the Spanish FA's board of directors.

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 6:12 pm

Derailment snaps Cox

Coach derailed shortly after the train hit a pickup van at an unauthorised crossing

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 6:09 pm

All 6 dengue deaths in 24 hours reported in Rajshahi division

Death toll this year rises to 190

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 5:40 pm

There was only one Leonard Cohen

Born on September 21, 1934, into a middle-class Jewish family in Westmount, Quebec

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 5:38 pm

Irish privacy regulator fines Google 403 million over location data processing

As a result of Googles failures, individuals could have been unaware that their location was being used to, for example, influence them with ads or to infer their interests, and could lose control over their personal data, DPC Deputy Commissioner Graham Doyle said

The Hindu 21 Sep 2026 5:15 pm

CNN, MS NOW, Politico to sue Trump administration over White House access

This morning, we notified the government that we are filing a lawsuit today to protect our First Amendment rights and defend the principle that the government does not decide what the press reports or publishes, says the statement

The Hindu 21 Sep 2026 5:15 pm

HC questions legality of probe committees against 404 public university teachers

Court asks 22 public universities to explain inquiries formed over allegations of anti-state activities and efforts to bring Sheikh Hasina back

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 5:10 pm

Private ICDs raise six charges 9.85% after fuel price hike

The new charges will take effect from today

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 5:10 pm

Malaysia-bound workers keep asking when they can leave. Recruiters have no answer yet

Medical tests, migration costs and departure dates remain unsettled as agencies urge govt to quickly complete recruitment procedures

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 5:03 pm

BB allows offshore banking units to buy, sell and swap foreign currencies more freely

In a circular issued today, the central bank said the move aims to facilitate legitimate customer transactions

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 4:31 pm

Gazi Nazrul remanded for 4 days over second wife

Dhaka court gives his first wife one-day remand after Mariam Khatun

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 4:02 pm

Railway forms probe committee over alleged assault on RU student

Four railway staff suspended over suspected involvement; vandalism damage to be assessed

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 3:32 pm

PM heads to UNGA on short visit with minimal entourage: PMO

Four days in US packed with bilateral and multilateral meetings, high-level UN programmes and diplomatic engagements, it says

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 3:19 pm

Derby defeat exposes Mourinho

The 2-1 defeat therefore matters beyond the points dropped. It raised familiar questions about a Madrid side that still has plenty of individual quality but has yet to consistently look like a cohesive team.

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 3:13 pm

Fuel price hike will put fresh burden on people: Jamaat

Party urges govt to withdraw decision, tighten spending and market monitoring

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 3:07 pm

Seven-day remand sought for MP Gazi Nazrul, first wife over second wife

The couple was taken to court in the afternoon

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 2:58 pm

Man dies after son-in-law allegedly kicks him in altercation over battery theft attempt

Suspect was allegedly caught trying to steal his father-in-law

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 2:40 pm

Students protest over Azmul

Threaten fresh protests if arrests not made in 24 hours

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 2:30 pm

JU campus home to 34 species of amphibians, reptiles

Study highlights importance of wetlands, woodlands and croplands

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 2:29 pm

3 sentenced to death for Tangail UP chairman murder

Four others get life imprisonment

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 2:18 pm

BRAC Bank, City Bank in talks to take over StanChart retail business

SCB plans to wind down its retail banking operation in Bangladesh, according to officials

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 2:10 pm

The price of public services: Thousands report alleged bribe demands on GhushSite platform

By September 10, the site recorded 18,812 submissions involving Tk 551.12 crore in reported demands.

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 2:09 pm

Farhan Ali Wahid eager to turn Bangladesh hype into impact

Wahid has attracted a sizeable following among the Bangladeshi community, with fans regularly rallying behind him on social media as he makes his way through the English game.

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 2:03 pm

China confirms Xi to visit US this week for Trump talks

China's leader Xi Jinping will visit the United States this week for talks with President Donald Trump, Beijing confirmed today.

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 1:21 pm

Prolonged monsoon worries farmers in Pabna

187 hectares of crops submerged in two upazilas; persistent rain delays early onion cultivation

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 1:16 pm

MP Gazi Nazrul, first wife shown arrested over second wife

They face allegations of abetting suicide in case filed by Mariam

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 1:14 pm

75 and counting: Messi three away from all-time free-kick record

Messi is now three goals behind Brazilian Marcelinho Carioca, who is credited with 78 direct free-kick goals. Messi had reached 74 after scoring twice from free kicks against CF Montr

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 12:39 pm

Man allegedly kills mother, infant niece in Cumilla

Injured sister-in-law referred to Cumilla Medical College Hospital after the assault

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 12:38 pm

National University to hold second convocation on January 23

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir consents to attend ceremony as university chancellor

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 12:16 pm