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Iran supreme leader says U.S. will be forced out of West Asia: state TV

Today, having suffered painful blows at the hands of valiant fighters and the guardians of the Strait of Hormuz, they [the enemies] do not venture beyond the Arabian Sea, Mojtaba Khamenei said in the written statement attributed to him

The Hindu 28 Sep 2026 9:16 pm

Chittagong Port cargo movement halts over alleged assault on union leaders by security staff

Workers allege altercation stemmed after security staff charged Tk 80-90 against Tk 57.50 entry fee; 21 off docks hit as CPA opens talks

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 9:06 pm

He was tied up over an alleged theft. A video of his daughter feeding him brought help

Barishal man enters rehab as administration pledges an auto-rickshaw to help him earn a living and support for his 9-year-old daughter

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 8:52 pm

A homecoming draped in grief: Troman Khisa's funeral held with military honours in Rangamati

Widow appeals for govt job as villagers mourn Bangladesh Navy peacekeeper who died on UN duty in South Sudan

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 8:51 pm

Two more banks eye Standard Chartered Bangladesh's retail business

StanChart may wind down its retail operations by 2028

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 8:33 pm

A heart emoji, an alleged beating: CU student handed to police over suspected Chhatra League links

Muntasir Marju came under suspicion after reacting to a social media post; he denies any involvement with the banned student organisation

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 8:13 pm

Dooley points to deeper problems behind Bangladesh's defeat

Thomas Dooley believes Bangladesh's problems run much deeper than the 1-0 defeat to Singapore, pointing to the lack of a strong domestic league, limited preparation time for the national team and the absence of a reliable goalscorer as major obstacles to progress.

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 8:10 pm

Netrokona JCD leader accused of posing as journalist, demanding Tk 50,000 extortion from covered van

Party expels Salman Rahman Pallab as police trying to arrest him, associates

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 8:05 pm

Near-impossible angle, inevitable Messi

With his familiar left foot, the Argentine curled the ball toward the far post. It sailed over the goalkeeper, bent through the air and dipped into the top corner, brushing the side netting.

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 8:00 pm

Mymensingh madrasa teacher detained over alleged sexual abuse of 15-year-old girl

Police detained the teacher after the girl

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 7:58 pm

Arrest Radda health centre attackers within 24 hours: Jamaat

Party calls for immediate resumption of vaccination services at alternative location

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 7:42 pm

Ireland 'raised awareness worldwide' in Israel game: Hallgrimsson

Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson said his team had aised awareness worldwide about the Gaza conflict after they chose not to shake hands with Israel players before their 3-0 Nations League win in Hungary.

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 7:27 pm

Bangladesh wants to send 1 crore workers abroad in 5 years. Is its skills system ready?

Nearly half of vocational graduates struggle to find suitable jobs, while an official says Bangladesh has only 55-60% of the capacity needed to meet its migration target

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 7:02 pm

3 more children die with measles symptoms

Confirmed measles and measles symptoms deaths stand at 1,099 from March 15

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 7:02 pm

HC issues rule to compensate Tk 5cr to unlawfully detained man

The High Court also sought explanation over alleged negligence in communicating acquittal orders

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 6:50 pm

Floods in India's Uttar Pradesh kill at least 81

More than 2,200 houses were damaged and 154 animals died in rain-related incidents, report says

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 6:47 pm

BSEC orders digital overhaul to protect investors' funds

The Dhaka Stock Exchange started handing over cheques to those who were impacted by the five brokerage houses

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 6:38 pm

8 more die of dengue, 2,036 hospitalised in 24 hours

Death toll rises to 233 this year

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 6:37 pm

Regime Peace Adviser Insists Ceasefire Agreement Cannot Be Nullified

Aung Min said ethnic armies cannot abandon the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement as regime-backed groups call for peace amid renewed fighting in Karen State.

The Irrawaddy 28 Sep 2026 6:11 pm

India imposes fresh anti-dumping duties on Bangladesh jute goods

India has imposed anti-dumping duties of up to $445 per tonne on jute products from Bangladesh, including jute yarn/twine, even as overall shipments to the country have declined in recent years

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 5:46 pm

Ex-Cantonment OC Rakibul on fresh two-day remand in sedition case

Dhaka court rejects his bail plea in a case filed over alleged anti-state remarks in an audio clip

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 5:41 pm

Shanto ruled out of Asian Games with fever

Bangladesh will face Malaysia in their quarterfinal on Tuesday. If the match is washed out due to rain, as Monday's two quarterfinals were, Bangladesh will advance to the semifinals without playing and face Pakistan on October 1.

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 5:30 pm

Joy Bangla slogan at Jasod office: 27 denied bail

Dhaka court rejects bail petitions of those arrested on charges of creating disorder inside the party

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 5:22 pm

Radda health centre attack impossible without ruling party

Jamaat chief demands action against those responsible, announces Tk 50 lakh in initial assistance for the vandalised Mirpur healthcare facility

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 5:18 pm

At Least 13 Killed in Floods in Resistance-Held Dawei

Rescuers appeal for help with food and shelter as heavy rains are expected across central and southern Myanmar until Wednesday.

The Irrawaddy 28 Sep 2026 5:05 pm

Asif Mahmud seeks HC order to halt ACC briefings on pending probes

NCP spokesperson challenges the commission's public remarks on corruption and money laundering allegations, claiming they damaged his reputation

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 5:04 pm

Truck hits auto-rickshaw and roadside shops in Lalmonirhat, killing 4

6 people were injured in the crash after a truck reportedly suffered a tyre burst

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 4:59 pm

Bangladesh Bank widens international card use for buying airline tickets

Bangladesh Bank has allowed residents to buy tickets from foreign airlines operating in Bangladesh using international cards, even when the airlines settle the payments outside the country.

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 4:55 pm

CHT platform demands cancellation of three govt committees

Speakers say the committees were formed without consulting local representatives and stakeholders

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 4:36 pm

Ive lost my peace and tranquillity: Vozinha on the price of World Cup fame

A lot of people want to be famous and have a public profile, but they only see the positive side of that reality, he said. To be honest, if I were offered the life I have today or the life I had before, Id choose the one I had before.

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 4:36 pm

Myanmar Regime Intensifies Airstrikes Along Kachin-Sagaing Supply Route

At least seven civilians have been killed as regime aircraft pound resistance-held routes and troops mass for offensives near the Kachin-Sagaing border.

The Irrawaddy 28 Sep 2026 4:27 pm

Bangladesh go down 1-0 to Singapore despite improved performance

Bangladesh produced a much-improved performance but went down 1-0 to Singapore in their second match of the FIFA ASEAN Cup in Jakarta on Monday, with Harhys Stewart

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 4:27 pm

Govt agrees to expert review of cyber law draft amid journalists

The Daily Star editor criticises the proposed amendments; govt accepts his proposal for an expert committee

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 4:21 pm

Case filed against 74 over alleged attack, looting at Ashulia madrasa

BNP leader among 14 named accused; Tk 15 lakh in damage and Tk 23.4 lakh in alleged theft reported

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 3:42 pm

Nahid says home minister has

NCP leader also criticises PM

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 2:59 pm

445 detained in drive against teen gangs in Chattogram

Legal action taken against 61 teenagers over alleged criminal involvement

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 2:45 pm

One killed, 15 injured in clash over local dominance in Brahmanbaria

Several people suffer bullet wounds as rival groups clash in Banchharampur, police say

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 2:42 pm

Writ seeks ban on leasing BRTC buses to govt offices

Petition argues publicly funded buses should be returned to regular routes to serve ordinary

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 2:27 pm

Tarique, outgoing Chinese envoy discuss trade, Rohingya crisis

Rohingya crisis also comes up during farewell call at Prime Minister

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 2:14 pm

Fox ESS Unveils Power Beast at Its First C

Antara News 28 Sep 2026 2:14 pm

If bus owners want Dhaka buses can be transformed in 3 months: Transport minister

Seeks route-specific colours, fixed stops and discipline; warns of tough action if operators fail to cooperate

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 2:07 pm

Measles vaccine still unknown in some pockets of Sylhet

Many children in tea gardens, haor areas and Bede communities remain unvaccinated due to lack of awareness and access

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 1:39 pm

Topu, Sohel out as Dooley makes four changes against Singapore

Midfielder Sohel Rana and defender Shakil Ahad Topu paid the price for their poor performance against Malaysia as Thomas Dooley rung in the changes against Singapore in the FIFA AEAN Cup on Monday.

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 1:38 pm

Iran has no plans for talks with U.S., says state media

Iran's UN delegation has no plans for negotiations, even as U.S. President Donald Trump says he expects talks to resume soon.

The Hindu 28 Sep 2026 1:11 pm

817 primary teacher appointment cases under review: Milon

Minister says verification will determine how many cases remain unresolved

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 12:53 pm

Crimes against humanity: Formal charges filed against Kamal Majumder, Nikhil and 17 others

Prosecution submits charges to ICT against 19 over alleged crimes during July Uprising in Mirpur

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 12:51 pm

5 police personnel suspended over accused

Three-member probe committee formed after Raja alias Pichchi Raja, accused in 25 cases, fled from a prison van in Gazipur

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 12:45 pm

Rain the decider in Asian Games cricket

Sri Lanka play Nepal and Bangladesh face Malaysia, weather permitting, in the last two quarterfinals on Tuesday.

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 12:22 pm

Serbia's President Vucic resigns ahead of October parliamentary elections

Resignation comes amid a student-led anti-corruption movement and snap parliamentary election

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 11:09 am

5 killed in road accidents in Lalmonirhat, Gazipur

Three killed in truck-auto-rickshaw collision in Lalmonirhat; mother and daughter die after being hit by unidentified vehicle in Gazipur

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 11:07 am

Bangkok Floods Send Thousands Into Shelters After Days of Rain

Nearly 4,900 people have been evacuated as days of heavy rain inundate the Thai capital, flooding tens of thousands of homes and prompting a disaster declaration.

The Irrawaddy 28 Sep 2026 11:01 am

Unlock a new version: Kohli on raising his game at 36

After another milestone and another match-defining innings, Kohli's message was simple: keep working, stay fit, remain mentally fresh and continue searching for that next version of himself.

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 11:01 am

Chase, counter-chase sparks panic in Chattogram

Two detained after late-night incident in Syed Shah Road area

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 10:57 am

Trump offered to sell arms to China: US ambassador to Fox News

China claims Taiwan is part of its territory, and US arms sales to the self-ruled island have long been a thorny issue between Washington and Beijing

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 10:54 am

Eight dead in Thailand floods since mid-September

Not including Bangkok, more than 500,000 housesholds and 1.7 million people across 27 provinces in the Southeast Asian country have been affected by flooding, the DDPM said

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 10:48 am

415 detained in third phase of Cumilla drive against teen gangs

Operation conducted across areas under all 18 police stations and by District Detective Branch from yesterday evening to midnight

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 9:55 am