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Goat meat linked to most anthrax cases in Meherpur

262 of 412 patients in Gangni contracted the disease after coming into contact with goat meat, health officials say

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 10:17 pm

Missing after phone call, Bhola man found dead in pond

Three arrested, including a couple

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 9:51 pm

Munshiganj DB detains 7, including 2 dismissed army personnel, over robbery plot

Police say the suspects were preparing to rob a gold trader by posing as law enforcers

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 9:43 pm

50-60 people vandalised and looted Ashulia madrasa, official alleges

Official accuses local BNP leader and another man of leading the attack; the leader denies the allegations

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 9:39 pm

BCB launches D3 to revive domestic cricket

Speaking at the launching ceremony at a city hotel on Sunday, BCB president Tamim Iqbal said the main objective was to restore the appeal of domestic cricket. He expressed confidence that the new competition would bring significant changes to the domestic cricket structure.

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 9:23 pm

Shopkeeper hacked to death in Rajshahi after assailants throw Molotov cocktail

One arrested; murder case filed against 20 named and 20 unidentified accused

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 9:06 pm

The record Modric broke and his time warp with Bilic

Croatia captain Luka Modric is 41. He has 202 international appearances behind him, more than two decades of Croatia duty in his legs, and very little left to prove.

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 8:59 pm

Bangladesh men climb, women slip at 46th Chess Olympiad

The 46th Chess Olympiad concluded on Sunday in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, with the Bangladesh men's team improving their standing while the women's team slipped slightly in the final round.

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 8:38 pm

Banglalink, Robi split over E-GSM spectrum auction timeline

Bangladesh's two private mobile operators, Robi Axiata and Banglalink, have taken opposing positions on the auction of E-GSM spectrum, the frequency range that can travel long distances and penetrate buildings effectively.

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 8:28 pm

Twin siblings drown in Munshiganj pond

8-year-old brother and sister die while visiting grandparents

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 8:05 pm

Afghanistan says 28 fighters killed after crossing from Pakistan; Islamabad denies ties

Claim follows Pakistani airstrikes inside Afghanistan on Sept 21

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 8:01 pm

Fifth arrest over attack on Salman Muqtadir

Detectives arrest Muktijoddha Projonmo League joint convener Shah Alam Anik as investigation into Brownfish Studio vandalism continues

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 7:59 pm

Heavy rain kills 56 in India's Uttar Pradesh state: disaster agency

More than 1,000 houses damaged in three days

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 7:55 pm

Armed group tries to seize Adabor building

Same gang

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 7:48 pm

Iran Guards say seized US underwater drone in Hormuz

Captured Remus 600 to be examined for data, Guards say

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 7:42 pm

Very special to represent Argentina here in Bangladesh: Varela excited for MSC job

Fernando Santiago Varela was introduced as Mohammedan Sporting Club

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 7:19 pm

Hamza doesnt need captains armband; hes a leader anywhere

Following Bangladesh

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 6:59 pm

Joy Bangla slogan allegation: 27 sent to jail after yesterdays Jasod office raid

Police earlier released 252 of the 289 people detained during the raid

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 6:57 pm

10 injured in Comilla University clashes over library seating

Proctor says reviewing CCTV footage

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 6:29 pm

TNI to hold simple 81st anniversary ceremony

Antara News 27 Sep 2026 6:25 pm

BB sets strict timelines for Bangla QR payment dispute resolution

Under the new framework, if a customer's account is debited but the transaction conclusively fails

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 6:16 pm

Riau reports zero active forest and land fires

Antara News 27 Sep 2026 6:09 pm

TIB, HRSS condemn attacks on Radda health centre, Salman Muqtadir

Both organisations demand investigations and accountability; TIB urges BNP to clean up its ranks

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 6:08 pm

Primary teacher recruits set tonight

Shahbagh protesters warned of tougher action tomorrow unless letters were issued to all remaining candidates selected across 61 districts

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 5:56 pm

6 more die of dengue, 2,158 hospitalised in a day

Dengue death toll rises to 225 as cases reach 73,694

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 5:41 pm

Thakurgaon-1 by-election: President

Six aspirants submit nomination papers for the October 29 vote to fill the seat vacated after Mirza Fakhrul assumed the presidency

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 5:26 pm

Dhaka doctor dies of dengue as September becomes year's deadliest month

Anchal Roy, an assistant registrar at Mugda Medical College Hospital, died in intensive care

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 5:21 pm

Afghanistan says 28 fighters killed after crossing from Pakistan

The Afghan Defence Ministry alleges Pakistani intelligence trained and sent former Afghan security personnel across the border, an allegation Islamabad has not responded to

The Hindu 27 Sep 2026 5:10 pm

Apex Footwear to raise Tk 500 crore through preference shares

Apex Footwear has decided to raise up to Tk 500 crore through redeemable preference shares to refinance its existing loans and reduce its debt burden

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 5:10 pm

Ten missing after avalanche strikes Himlung Himal peak in Nepal

An avalanche buried tents at the base camp of the 7,126-metre peak in Manang districts Nar Phu area, with rescue efforts under way

The Hindu 27 Sep 2026 5:04 pm

Four arrested over attack on Salman Muqtadir

Police identify Shahriar as the alleged 'main planner' and link the vandalism in Dhaka

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 4:58 pm

Dhaka College, Ideal College students clash at Science Lab

Police say students from the two colleges engaged in a chase and counter-chase

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 4:39 pm

9 more die with measles-like symptoms as Bangladesh's combined toll reaches 1,096

DGHS records 1,228 new suspected cases and 113 confirmed infections in 24 hours

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 4:23 pm

Shafiqur questions those in power over vandalism at Salman Muqtadir

Jamaat chief says one incident after another keeps taking place

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 4:08 pm

Hefazat forms committee to unite seven Islamic parties

Sajidur Rahman named convener as parties seek to resolve differences over a common platform; first committee meeting set for October 22 in Dhaka

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 3:44 pm

Palestinian death toll in Gaza war crosses 74,000: Health Ministry

A ceasefire that took effect on October 10 has halted the heaviest fighting, Israeli strikes have continued, with the military saying they are in response to threats or attacks

The Hindu 27 Sep 2026 3:15 pm

Nandini: Foreign flower variety takes root in Jhenaidah

Cultivation shows commercial promise, brings Tk 100,000 profit to farmer in two months

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 3:03 pm

VEON commits $250m, targets $1bn FDI

The venture combines VEON's global technology expertise with Square Group's manufacturing, distribution and retail networks to reach communities outside conventional financial services

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 2:54 pm

Selected primary teachers protest over delayed appointment letters

Around 100 candidates stage sit-in at Shahbagh, demanding letters before October 1 joining date

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 2:44 pm

Complainant, accused arrested as Patuakhali robbery case turns into

Police say dispute over 100 yaba tablets led to robbery allegation; two men now face narcotics charges

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 2:16 pm

Police declare major incident at U.K.s Fairford air base, used by U.S. air forces

Police evacuate homes near Fairford air base, used by the U.S. forces; the incident follows the arrest of several men under the Explosives Act

The Hindu 27 Sep 2026 2:16 pm

Bali DGT expands tax base to boost revenue

Antara News 27 Sep 2026 1:55 pm

Salman Muqtadir's studio vandalism linked to 35-katha land dispute: Home minister

Preliminary probe finds group allegedly acting for retired military officer attempted to take possession of disputed land, Salahuddin says

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 1:50 pm

All measures taken for free, fair Thakurgaon-1 by-election: CEC

Monitoring cell to function as it did during parliamentary polls; voting set for Oct 29

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 1:46 pm

Unchecked tourism puts Bandarban

Unregulated resort construction, hill cutting and poor waste management threaten biodiversity, water sources and disaster safety in the hill district

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 1:16 pm

Indonesia announces UNSC candidacy for 2029-2030

Antara News 27 Sep 2026 1:13 pm

Around 250 Jasod leaders, activists released after identity checks

Twenty-nine others remain in police custody as officers continue verifying their identities following overnight detentions

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 1:00 pm

Can West Indies end India

In their meetings since, India have dominated against the side, having won all 12 bilateral series that have followed. It

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 12:12 pm

Shah Ali Police Station officer-in-charge withdrawn

Jahangir Alam attached to DMP headquarters amid probe into alleged police negligence in attack, vandalism and looting at Mirpur family planning centre

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 12:11 pm

ADB approves $100m to expand affordable housing finance in Bangladesh

By 2031, the project is expected to provide loans to at least 40,000 households

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 11:56 am

Thakurgaon-1 by-election nomination deadline today

Voting scheduled for October 29, with more than 515,000 voters set to cast ballots at 185 polling centres

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 11:54 am

Sandpapergate shadow looms as Markram unsure of Aussie reception ahead of Test return

The matches in Durban, Gqeberha and Cape Town are the first time the teams meet in Tests in South Africa since the infamous 2018 Sandpapergate scandal where the tourists were guilty of trying to alter the condition of the ball in the third Test at Newlands in Cape Town.

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 11:49 am

Land dispute involving building owner behind attack on Salman Muqtadir

Content creator had blamed extortionists for the attack and said around two truckloads of people vandalised the studio

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 11:30 am

Relentless rainfall triggers floods, landslips across Nepal

In Rupandehi district, a part of Lumbini province, floodwaters from the Tinau River swept away six houses along the riverbank in Butwal on Saturday night as the river rose above its danger level, the Kathmandu Post newspaper reported.

The Hindu 27 Sep 2026 11:13 am

Record-extending 39 games unbeaten: Spain success driven by hunger to improve, says De La Fuente

Spain can get even better despite extending their unbeaten run to 39 games, said coach Luis de la Fuente after coming from behind to beat England 3-2 at Wembley in the Nations League.

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 10:52 am

Man City's meteoric rise clouded by dark shadow

Manchester City's fate is yet to be sealed, but reports that they have been found guilty of widespread financial impropriety cast a new light on a meteoric rise from mid-table mediocrity to Premier League domination since a transformative Abu Dhabi takeover in 2008.

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 10:14 am

Five students electrocuted, suffer burns on madrasa rooftop in Narayanganj

Sugarcane allegedly touches overhead 'high-voltage' line, leaving five girls with severe burns

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 10:06 am

254 detained in Cumilla drive against teen gangs

Police detained the individuals from harassment hotspots and crime-prone areas across the district during the operation

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 9:57 am

Tuchel to 'keep pushing' England to reach Spain's level

Thomas Tuchel remains convinced England can get over the line against the world's best despite seeing his side blow a second-half lead to lose 3-2 to Spain on Saturday.

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 9:50 am

'Godlike, invincible': Japan hails 11-year-old Games history-maker

Japan celebrated a godlike new sporting hero on Sunday with 11-year-old eSports whizz-kid Yuki Kurihara's face splashed across newspaper front pages after he won a historic Asian Games gold.

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 9:18 am

Mbappe out for two weeks or more with knee injury, say Real Madrid

France captain Kylian Mbappe suffered a hyperextension of his left knee while playing for France, his club Real Madrid said Saturday but could be ready to play again when LaLiga resumes.

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 8:52 am

Bangkok declares disaster after homes flooded, roads submerged by heavy rain

Bangkok is no stranger to wet weather, and September is the peak of the rainy season, but several residents said it felt worse than usual

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 8:46 am

PM returns home after five-day US visit

During the five-day visit, he held around 30 bilateral and side meetings with heads of state and government, senior international officials and representatives of international organisations

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 8:38 am

Modric shines as Croatia beat Czech Republic

Croatia captain Luka Modric showed no signs of slowing down even at 41, as the midfielder helped his side beat the Czech Republic 2-1 in a Group A3 game in Prague in the UEFA Nations League today.

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 8:32 am

Spain: Thousands protest in Madrid against housing crisis

Tens of thousands rallied in the Spanish capital after an 87-year-old woman was dramatically evicted from her home this week. Protesters called for measures to curb rising costs and reduce evictions.

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 8:16 am

Spain beat England in Nations League to extend unbeaten run

World champions Spain came from behind to beat England 3-2 in an entertaining Nations League encounter at Wembley on Saturday, denying the hosts a cathartic win after their painful World Cup exit.

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 8:09 am

Iran insists on diplomatic solution after Trump rejects peace plan

Trump rejects Iran's proposal for reopening Hormuz

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 8:06 am

Top officials among 17 killed in DR Congo air crash: ministry

A transport ministry statement said the plane involved was a Let 410 UVP light aircraft operated by Tracep Congo Aviation. The crash killed 13 passengers and four crew members, it added

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 8:02 am

PM Tarique arrives in Dubai en route to Dhaka

He is expected to land at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 8:40am

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 1:27 am

Hasan, Khaled help Kent earn promotion to County Championship's top division

Bangladesh pacers Hasan Mahmud and Khaled Ahmed played important roles in Kent

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 11:33 pm

Nahid condemns Mirpur health centre demolition, alleged looting

NCP convener demands immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 11:17 pm