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Haaland fires 10-man Man City to memorable win over Man Utd

Erling Haaland fired 10-man Manchester City to a memorable 1-0 victory over Manchester United despite Phil Foden's first-half red card to extend a perfect start to Enzo Maresca's reign.

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 11:01 pm

Yamal brace helps Barcelona beat Levante

Lamine Yamal scored twice as Barcelona continued their perfect start to the season with a hard-fought 4-2 LaLiga victory over Levante in Valencia on Sunday.

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 10:55 pm

Govt reinstates decision on import of 10 to 30 count yarn under bond

Earlier, the National Board of Revenue (NBR), on September 7, withdrew the zero-duty import facility for 10 to 30 count yarn, aiming to protect the local textile sector

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 10:24 pm

Hefazat demands changes to property law over

Group says the provisions conflict with Shariah and plans to take its objections to PM Tarique Rahman

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 10:23 pm

Muzaffar claims Matiur shot Ziaur Rahman, Ershad visited Ctg before assassination

Claims emerged during six-hour questioning by the ICT investigation agency

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 9:59 pm

Patwary for Dhaka South, Asif for North: NCP names mayoral candidates

Party Convener Nahid Islam announces the candidatures

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 9:13 pm

ACC being used as a weapon: Asif denies Tk 11,000 crore laundering claim

NCP spokesperson accuses BNP of opening up avenues for extortion

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 8:53 pm

Can Ronaldo crown his career with Asian Champions League glory?

The 41-year-old former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus superstar said in August that it was probably my last year in football.

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 8:29 pm

Rab arrests 5 for allegedly selling personal data from govt servers

Suspects allegedly sold NID records, call details, SIM information and mobile banking data online

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 8:15 pm

Trump reiterates that he sees Iran war ending after U.S. midterm elections

Gasolines going to drop like a rock, U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters

The Hindu 13 Sep 2026 8:09 pm

Asif Mahmud denies allegations as ACC decides to investigate corruption, money laundering claims

Complaint also includes allegations of tender manipulation, bribery and abuse of power; ACC says the claims will be verified through investigation

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 8:09 pm

Tigers begin Asian Games camp, hoping to get

Bangladesh began their Asian Games preparation camp on Sunday, returning to T20 cricket for the first time since their full series in Zimbabwe in July. With concerns over the facilities in Japan, adequate preparation is the priority as the Tigers prepare to depart for the tournament on September 24, ahead of their opening match in the quarterfinals on September 28.

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 7:57 pm

India is just another country: Humaiun says Bangladesh wants to reset ties

PM Tarique to leave for New York on Sept 21 to attend UNGA, he says

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 7:56 pm

Bangladesh Bank introduces KPI for bank CEOs

For current CEOs, the first assessment period will run from October 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 7:40 pm

The bet that changed everything: Rybakina

The 27-year-old defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 to win her first US Open title, complete a remarkable rise to the top of women's tennis and claim her third Grand Slam crown.

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 7:33 pm

HC petition challenges security circular for SC judges, attorney general

Petitioners seek cancellation of the order and restoration of previous security arrangements

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 7:15 pm

Two sentenced to death for rape, murder of teenage girl in Habiganj

Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal hands down maximum penalty for 2021 case

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 6:57 pm

Used EVs: affordable option or battery waste risk?

The concern becomes more serious when those batteries reach the end of their useful lives. Bangladesh currently lacks adequate infrastructure and a comprehensive policy framework for the collection, recycling and disposal of used EV batteries

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 6:39 pm

Police detain 8 from Chhatra League procession in Savar

DB officer says around two dozen people took part in the march on the Dhaka-Aricha highway

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 6:00 pm

Dengue claims 6 more lives, 1,561 hospitalised in 24 hours

Death toll rises to 149; 3,595 patients currently undergoing treatment

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 5:15 pm

Jamaat-led alliance says long marches putting govt under pressure

Opposition bloc announces Sept 19 Dhaka-Rangpur programme and expands six-point demand to seven

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 5:04 pm

Narayanganj BNP leader accused in assault on shop owners

Family says Hasan Imam was attacked over false political allegations; video shows him being slapped inside his shop

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 4:55 pm

Iran war reshapes Brics ties but also exposes divisons

Brics members agree they need a new global order but it's harder to answer what should replace it and how to get there.

BBC 13 Sep 2026 4:53 pm

In Pictures: Litton and Co begin practice ahead of Asian Games

The team will play the quarterfinals directly on September 29, facing a side that advances from the first round.

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 4:43 pm

PM, Chevron delegation discuss investment and gas exploration in Bangladesh

Talks focus on existing and older gas fields as well as prospects for exploring new reserves

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 4:19 pm

Chattogram police link drug case suspect to 63 foreigners held over alleged online scam

Investigators say Mohammad Mohsin arranged their accommodation, collected their passports and was connected to a suspicious courier parcel

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 4:13 pm

Xi pushes 'Greater BRICS' economic ties to give bloc larger global role

Cooperation in areas from politics and security to economics and finance are the main focus areas of the grouping, with 2026 chair India and 2027 chair China seeking wider partnership to boost its global clout.

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 3:26 pm

Zverev vs Shelton: Two very different stories behind the US Open final

However the final unfolds, both men have already changed their stories in 2026.

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 3:23 pm

Strikes, hartals against court verdicts illegal: HC

Court directs authorities to take legal action against transport organisations calling such programmes

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 3:17 pm

No educational qualification needed for local govt polls: Shahe Alam

LGRD state minister says existing laws do not set academic requirements for local election candidates

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 3:09 pm

Fixed vs fluid: The tactical battle between Carrick and Maresca in the Manchester derby

When City and United meet on Sunday, the most intriguing battle may not be between Erling Haaland and Bruno Fernandes, or even in the two penalty areas. It could be between structure and freedom.

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 3:05 pm

When someone just needs a reason to stay alive

Inside Bangladesh

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 2:46 pm

ICT witnesses in Chattogram July Uprising cases allegedly threatened

Chief prosecutor says law enforcement agencies have been instructed to ensure the security of witnesses

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 1:21 pm

Philippine ferry fire victims may take months to identify, authorities say

Some remains were found clustered together in parts of the vessel, while others were scattered across different areas of the ship, said forensic specialist Richard Allan Mangalip

The Hindu 13 Sep 2026 1:18 pm

Nepal flash floods: Rescue teams clear 70 metres of debris in tunnel as they close in on six trapped workers

According to the project manager, the powerhouse is about 60 metres further down the tunnel. The rescue teams were to continue working through the night to reach it, says Indias Ambassador to Nepal

The Hindu 13 Sep 2026 1:05 pm

'Gloomy times': Pakistan cricket at a new low after England humiliation

Described as the worst team to tour England in the last 50 years, Pakistan's cycle of chopping and changing continued when head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling chief Umar Gul were sacked from their posts.

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 12:15 pm

Body of 7-year-old recovered three days after going missing in Jamalpur

Police suspect she was killed and buried under soil inside a house near her school

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 12:03 pm

Nrityanchal marks 25 years with three-day dance festival

Nrityanchal is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a three-day dance festival at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, bringing together more than 700 young and senior dancers across two major productions.

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 11:31 am

Farida Parveen remembered on first death anniversary

Parveen died on September 13, 2025, after suffering from kidney complications. She was 70.

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 11:22 am

BRICS Summit Day 2: What leaders will discuss after adopting New Delhi Declaration

The 11 full BRICS members now account for about 49.5% of the world

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 11:02 am

Two dancers gang-raped in mid river after being lured for performance at wedding: Police

Case filed against five; one arrested in connection with the alleged assault in Brahmanbaria

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 10:53 am

Lets see if Elena can beat me: A playful challenge from the dethroned No. 1

Aryna Sabalenka may have lost her US Open crown and world No. 1 ranking to Elena Rybakina, but the Belarusian still had a joke to share -- challenging her new rival to match her 99-week reign at the top at a stretch.

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 10:18 am

US investors committed to another $5b investment in Bangladesh: commerce minister

These figures demonstrate not only the scale of US commercial engagement, but also the confidence US businesses place in the national economy, Muktadir said

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 10:12 am

Myanmar government revokes status, seeks action against UN envoy Kyaw Moe Tun

According to a statement issued by state media, the government said Kyaw Moe Tun was dismissed from the civil service on February 27, 2021, for failing to follow instructions

The Hindu 13 Sep 2026 10:10 am

Bangladeshi dies after being shot by BSF along Thakurgaon border: BGB

Says Indian border guards opened fire on a group of Bangladeshi 'smugglers' inside Indian territory

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 10:00 am

He made a difference: Mourinho praises game-changer Guler

Arda Guler

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 9:42 am

Arteta blasts 'unacceptable' Sunderland penalty despite Arsenal win

Mikel Arteta said the decision to award Sunderland a penalty could have cost Arsenal the Premier League title, even though his side emerged 2-0 winners at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 8:00 am

New report of attack on Strait of Hormuz shipping fans fears of threats to oil supplies

Maritime trackers received new reports of an attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, adding to concerns about Iran-related threats to energy supplies after Saudi Arabia shut down a vital oil pipeline

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 7:54 am

DR Congo's worst Ebola epidemic ever passes 7,000 cases

More than 7,000 Ebola cases have been recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo's worst outbreak of the deadly disease ever, according to figures released Saturday by Congolese authorities

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 7:51 am

'We killed the game in the first half': Mbappe brace helps Real sink Rayo

Kylian Mbappe struck twice to help Real Madrid smash Rayo Vallecano 4-1 on Saturday to pull level with Barcelona at the top of LaLiga.

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 7:30 am

Ketaki Kushari Dyson, writer and Tagore scholar, dies at 86

Born on June 26, 1940, in undivided Bengal

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 1:15 am

Five women, undaunted and inspirational

The Daily Star and IPDC Finance PLC honour them for making a difference

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 12:42 am

Masud murder: 2 years on, no visible progress in probe

No arrests yet over killing of former RU BCL leader Abdullah Al Masud

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 12:29 am

Madrasa students seek cancellation of Brahmanbaria college concert

Qawmi Chhatra Oikya Parishad submits memoranda to MP, district council administrator ahead of Monday

The Daily Star 12 Sep 2026 11:13 pm

Anthropic says UAE-linked AI op targeted UN experts over Sudan

Aimed primarily at the Muslim Brotherhood, the operation used the company's Claude chatbot to generate reports, advocacy materials, social media content and testimony on Sudan

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 11:01 pm

Hull hold Chelsea, Liverpool fail to beat Fulham in Premier League

Hull held free-scoring Chelsea 2-2 at Stamford Bridge to go third in the Premier League as Liverpool failed to find a way past struggling Fulham in a 0-0 draw on Saturday.

The Daily Star 12 Sep 2026 10:28 pm

5 killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine as Putin warns Europe against sending troops

Moscows attacks have targeted Ukraines power grid ahead of winter in what officials say is meant to demoralise civilians

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 10:07 pm

Two months in, NBR weighs return to old VAT system

The government may revert to monthly value-added tax (VAT) returns and payments from the current quarterly system launched this July amid concerns over monitoring difficulties, operational complications and increased collection risks arising from the new arrangement.

The Daily Star 12 Sep 2026 7:11 pm

Philippine ferry fire death toll jumps to 76: coast guard

The remains will be transported to a port in the resort town of Coron, Palawan

The Daily Star 12 Sep 2026 6:53 pm

July uprising: Looted police pistol, bullets found in Narayanganj mosque

Police say weapons were looted from Araihazar Police Station during the 2024 mass uprising

The Daily Star 12 Sep 2026 6:49 pm

Domestic football to return to National Stadium after long layoff

The last domestic matches at the stadium were played in August 2021, before lengthy renovation work started.

The Daily Star 12 Sep 2026 6:48 pm

Baker elected Chhatra Shakti president, Tahmid general secretary

DU unit also gets new leadership

The Daily Star 12 Sep 2026 6:46 pm

Body parts of woman recovered from Adabar canal

Head and hand among body parts recovered near Balur Math; CID forensic team informed to help identify her

The Daily Star 12 Sep 2026 6:22 pm

Withdraw import ban on reconditioned, used EVs: BARVIDA

The country

The Daily Star 12 Sep 2026 6:12 pm

U.S. President Donald Trump says Yemen's Houthis have asked U.S. not to intervene

The Houthis called us and they don't want to fight with us, Donald Trump told reporters on a visit to Dublin, Ireland

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 6:06 pm

England survive scare to complete series sweep against Pakistan

England overcame a major wobble to beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the third Test at Edgbaston on Saturday, sealing a 3-0 series sweep.

The Daily Star 12 Sep 2026 5:49 pm