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Shariah cant be disregarded: IAB announces protests against Property Transfer Act

Faizul Karim says women journalists may attend IAB programmes if they observe purdah

The Daily Star 10 Sep 2026 6:10 pm

Casablanca will host 2030 World Cup final, says Moroccan federation chief

The 2030 World Cup final will be held in Casablanca, the President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation was reported as saying by Spanish news agency EFE on Thursday.

The Daily Star 10 Sep 2026 6:08 pm

JS committee calls for probe into corruption allegations in National University, education bodies

The parliamentary standing committee seeks priority for eligible institutions denied MPO status

The Daily Star 10 Sep 2026 5:59 pm

Pochettino calls for Chelsea to be stripped of 2016-17 title

Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says Chelsea should be stripped of their 2016-17 Premier League title for financial rule breaches and the honour awarded to the side he led to the runners-up spot.

The Daily Star 10 Sep 2026 5:53 pm

Dengue claims 6 more lives, 1,492 hospitalised in 24 hours

Death toll rises to 139

The Daily Star 10 Sep 2026 5:47 pm

11th edition of BAPA FoodPro begins today

The three-day event will end on September 12

The Daily Star 10 Sep 2026 5:28 pm

Fire on cargo ship in China causes heavy casualties: state media

The fire erupted on September 10 on a foreign-flagged cargo ship docked in an eastern Chinese port

The Hindu 10 Sep 2026 5:09 pm

Over 10,000 Bangladeshis in prisons abroad: Khalilur

Embassies are providing legal assistance, repatriation support and pursuing amnesty where possible, he says

The Daily Star 10 Sep 2026 5:06 pm

Khokon asks chief justice to make Supreme Court 'free of corruption' within a month

SCBA president says attorney general

The Daily Star 10 Sep 2026 5:00 pm

No scope for Bangladesh to join BRICS Summit, PM wasn

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir today said there is scope for Bangladesh to send a government representative to the BRICS Summit as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman was not invited to the summit and the invitation instead extended to the BIMSTEC Chair.

The Daily Star 10 Sep 2026 2:08 pm

FIFA ASEAN Cup: Bangladesh face Malaysia in opening game

The FIFA ASEAN Cup was launched to provide national teams with meaningful competitive opportunities within the men

The Daily Star 10 Sep 2026 1:49 pm

Ctg sees 585 dengue cases in first nine days of September

Health officials blame intermittent rains for creating fresh breeding grounds for Aedes mosquitoes

The Daily Star 10 Sep 2026 1:19 pm

Can Ancelotti

Brazil's early exit from the 2026 World Cup forced Ancelotti to rethink his options. The five-time world champions were eliminated by Norway in the last 16, bringing a disappointing end to a campaign that had promised more.

The Daily Star 10 Sep 2026 1:15 pm

Dooley drops six players, including two on trial, from ASEAN Cup camp

Head coach Thomas Dooley has trimmed the preliminary squad of the Bangladesh national football team for the FIFA ASEAN Cup by dropping six players, team manager Amirul Islam Babu confirmed today.

The Daily Star 10 Sep 2026 1:01 pm

The rock guitarist whose killing shocked India's north-east

A renowned Manipuri guitarist's killing has sparked anger - and an outpouring of memories about his life and music.

BBC 10 Sep 2026 12:59 pm

Thakurgaon-1 by-poll on October 29: EC

Nomination deadline September 27; over 515,000 voters to cast ballots at 989 polling centres

The Daily Star 10 Sep 2026 12:28 pm

From non-league football to the throne of a kingdom

A goalkeeper playing in the ninth tier of English football could soon trade his gloves for a crown after being selected as the next king of the Tooro people in Uganda.

The Daily Star 10 Sep 2026 12:25 pm

Ronaldo scores 979th career goal in quest for rare 1,000 milestone

The former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus forward has continued to rewrite the record books well into his forties, and the prospect of becoming the first player to score 1,000 competitive senior goals is now firmly within sight.

The Daily Star 10 Sep 2026 12:18 pm

Charlie Kirk and the indignity of digital immortality

A year after his assassination, Charlie Kirk has entered a purgatory Dante could scarcely have imagined, where the dead man is denied the dignity of disappearance and condemned to eternal circulation as an endlessly regenerating digital phantom

The Hindu 10 Sep 2026 12:09 pm

Bangladesh to hold talks with China, Myanmar over Rohingya crisis: State minister

Humaiun Kobir says only a political solution can end the protracted displacement

The Daily Star 10 Sep 2026 12:06 pm

4,585 students who failed SSC now pass after rescrutiny

GPA-5 achievers jump to 119,755 as review revises marks for over 56,000 students

The Daily Star 10 Sep 2026 11:57 am

'World class' Miraz makes instant impact in CPL

Mehedi Hasan Miraj made a dream start to his Caribbean Premier League career, taking three wickets as Guyana Amazon Warriors beat St Lucia Kings by four wickets in Providence today.

The Daily Star 10 Sep 2026 11:24 am

Tigresses look to Marufa in crunch semifinal against India

Bangladesh pacer Marufa Akter has been in rich form in the Asia Cup, and ahead of Thursday

The Daily Star 10 Sep 2026 11:05 am

Fires break out at two buildings in Dhaka's Dhanmondi, Mohakhali

The causes of the fires could not be known immediately

The Daily Star 10 Sep 2026 11:05 am

Man killed in scissors attack at Ctg house

A man was killed after unidentified assailants stabbed him in his throat with a pair of scissors at his residence in Halishahar, Chattogram, yesterday.

The Daily Star 10 Sep 2026 10:36 am

GCL SI to Showcase EcoPower Mate at Oil

Antara News 10 Sep 2026 10:12 am

The cost of BCB

The latest EOI, issued on September 6, is the second such invitation from the BCB in two months.

The Daily Star 10 Sep 2026 10:09 am

BNPB assesses tsunami readiness along Banten coast

Antara News 10 Sep 2026 10:04 am

BIGBANG 2026-2027 WORLD TOUR

Antara News 10 Sep 2026 9:43 am

New No. 1 Rybakina ends Zheng

Rybakina beat Zheng 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 and is assured of ending Aryna Sabalenka's reign atop the standings -- even if the Belarusian wins a third straight title.

The Daily Star 10 Sep 2026 8:43 am

Philippine ferry fire kills five, 87 missing: coast guard

At least five people were killed and 87 remain unaccounted for after a fire erupted aboard a ferry near a tourist hotspot in the Philippine province of Palawan

The Daily Star 10 Sep 2026 8:38 am

Trump promises each American $5,000 if Republicans keep Congress in midterms

He did not say where the money would come from, citing only that 'our country is making so much money.'

The Daily Star 10 Sep 2026 8:11 am

Trump says activity seen at Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, urges Tehran 'not to get cute'

President Donald Trump said the United States may

The Daily Star 10 Sep 2026 8:06 am

Indonesia, Malaysia deepen health cooperation

Antara News 10 Sep 2026 7:43 am

UN nuclear watchdog board reports Iran to UN Security Council for the first time in 20 years

Western officials believe the traces may indicate Iran had a secret nuclear weapons programme until 2003, while Iran claims its not pursuing nuclear weapons and that its programme is entirely peaceful

The Hindu 10 Sep 2026 6:47 am

Torres hits hat-trick as PSG thrash Slovan, Liverpool down Atletico

The French club are bidding to follow in the footsteps of the Real Madrid side of 2016 to 2018 and become just the second team in the history of the modern Champions League to win the trophy three years running.

The Daily Star 10 Sep 2026 2:54 am

Pabna couple killed in road accident 2 days before son

Truck collides head-on with bike when the couple was on their way home after shopping

The Daily Star 10 Sep 2026 1:53 am

UP member hacked to death in Jhenaidah

A member of Ward No 9 of Bhayna Union Parishad and the president of the ward committee of AL

The Daily Star 10 Sep 2026 1:36 am

Rybakina beats Zheng to reach US Open semis; secures no. 1 spot

The Australian Open winner, who will replace Aryna Sabalenka at the top of the rankings when they are updated after the tournament, recovered from a slow start and struck 20 winners as she gradually broke down Zheng

The Daily Star 10 Sep 2026 1:36 am

Two missing after geo-bags on Meghna riverbank collapse in Bhola

Three rescued; Coast Guard to resume rescue operation on Thursday

The Daily Star 10 Sep 2026 1:28 am

Nagoya mayor rules out Asian Games disruption after flood forces evacuation

Around 400 people, including staff and athletes, had to be evacuated due to the heavy rain, but they later returned and no injuries were reported, an Asian Games official told Reuters.

The Daily Star 10 Sep 2026 1:24 am

England on top in third Test after latest Pakistan collapse

A much-changed Pakistan line-up again had few answers to the England new-ball pair of Ollie Robinson (3-15) and Jofra Archer (3-25). Fellow paceman Josh Tongue got in on the act with 4-42, with Pakistan still to reach 200 in five innings this series.

The Daily Star 10 Sep 2026 1:07 am

Saima Wazed Putul resigns as WHO regional head after fraud allegations

Putul began as WHO Southeast Asia head in 2024 for five-year term; WHO sent her on unpaid administrative leave in late 2025

The Daily Star 10 Sep 2026 12:55 am

Saima Wazed resigns as WHO regional head after fraud allegations

Wazed began as WHO Southeast Asia head in 2024 for five-year term; WHO sent her on unpaid administrative leave in late 2025

The Daily Star 10 Sep 2026 12:55 am

'We may already have an idea about the pipeline': U-19 coach Sarkar sees bigger win

The Bangladesh Under-19s walked away with the GD Trophy, but for head coach Hannan Sarkar, the tournament's true success was the spotlight it provided of the country's cricketing pipeline.

The Daily Star 9 Sep 2026 11:54 pm

Rahman wants to visit India, but agenda has to be set first

Tarique Rahman is not attending BRICS, but that does not mean he is trying to avoid India, says Bangladesh official

The Hindu 9 Sep 2026 11:09 pm

Indonesia prepares Rp11T for mass bank accounts

Antara News 9 Sep 2026 10:38 pm

CID says Don concealed

Investigators describe his answers as evasive and say evidence about his conduct and movements is being examined

The Daily Star 9 Sep 2026 10:23 pm

Netrokona NCP leader sent to jail over family card fraud case

Court rejects bail after allegations of taking money from locals to arrange family cards surface

The Daily Star 9 Sep 2026 10:16 pm

2 CMP officers accused of extorting cash, cryptocurrency from Chattogram businessman

Businessman and friend say they were detained for hours and threatened with a gambling case

The Daily Star 9 Sep 2026 10:03 pm

Parliament passes Bank Resolution (Amendment) Bill

Section 18(A), which allowed former owners of weakened banks to regain control, scrapped

The Daily Star 9 Sep 2026 9:14 pm

Noakhali village prepares to bid farewell to army soldier Pias

The 28-year-old, who leaves behind a wife and 2-year-old daughter, had visited his village home just 15 days ago

The Daily Star 9 Sep 2026 8:39 pm

The 43rd Hong Kong Watch

Antara News 9 Sep 2026 8:37 pm

Another state law officer resigns from AG office

DAG Shadia Afrin Shapla steps down citing personal reasons

The Daily Star 9 Sep 2026 8:24 pm

Pakistan all out for 133 against England in 3rd Test

Pakistan slumped to 133 all out on the opening day of the third Test at Edgbaston on Wednesday after the latest in a series of woeful batting displays that have marred their tour of England.

The Daily Star 9 Sep 2026 7:54 pm

China is now a strategic cooperative partner of Bangladesh

Commerce minister says at the 11th Belt and Road Initiative Summit

The Daily Star 9 Sep 2026 7:49 pm

ICT prosecution seeks charges against 26 over killing of Mugdho, 10 others

ICT-2 to decide on September 16 whether to frame charges in the crimes against humanity case

The Daily Star 9 Sep 2026 7:42 pm

Marriage, divorce registration to be digitised; pilot programme to be launched this month

Law minister says initiative will curb child marriage, polygamy and fraud

The Daily Star 9 Sep 2026 7:35 pm

Over half of student suicides tracked this year involved school students: Aachol Foundation

Experts call for prevention services and law reform ahead of World Suicide Prevention Day

The Daily Star 9 Sep 2026 7:29 pm

27 defective Dhaka Metro Rail bearing pads identified as critical: Transport minister

Safety audit also identified cracks or fissures in 46 piers as authorities began repairs and monitoring, he says

The Daily Star 9 Sep 2026 7:22 pm