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Zverev beats Shelton to win US Open title

Alexander Zverev beat Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (7/2), 5-7, 6-2 to win the US Open on Sunday, expunging the memory of a bitter Flushing Meadows defeat with his second Grand Slam title.

The Daily Star 14 Sep 2026 4:02 am

Ferran Torres fires PSG to first win of Ligue 1 season

Ferran Torres was on target as champions Paris Saint-Germain finally got their Ligue 1 campaign up and running with a 1-0 win at Brest on Sunday.

The Daily Star 14 Sep 2026 3:12 am

Referee body admits 'error' for Haaland goal in Manchester derby

Professional Game Referees (Pro Ref) admitted Sunday that the decision to allow Erling Haaland's winner in Manchester City's 1-0 victory over Manchester United was an error of judgment.

The Daily Star 14 Sep 2026 3:07 am

VAR controversy rocks Manchester derby: Why Haaland

Manchester City won the 199th Manchester derby 1-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday despite playing with 10 men for most of the match, but the game was overshadowed by two major VAR controversies involving Phil Foden

The Daily Star 14 Sep 2026 12:49 am

India crush Sri Lanka to win eighth Women's Asia Cup title

Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana laid the foundation with a record opening stand before India

The Daily Star 14 Sep 2026 12:12 am

Dhaka-Mymensingh train services resume after 6 hours

Freight wagon derailment at Gafargaon halted multiple passenger trains

The Daily Star 14 Sep 2026 12:07 am

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

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

Dhaka-Mymensingh rail link snapped as freight train derails

Several trains stranded at different stations following derailment

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 7:53 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

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

Robbers have entered the area: Announcement precedes killing of Jubo League leader in Cumilla

Family alleges Anwar Hossain was attacked at his Muradnagar home shortly after secretly returning from hiding

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 5:14 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

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

China's Xi proposes BRICS 'open-source AI zone'

Chinese AI companies produce world-leading open-source AI models -- whose underlying code is accessible for adaptation by users -- while US developers have favoured closed-door approaches.

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 1:30 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

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

3 madrasa teachers arrested over alleged torture of two students in Gazipur

The 13-year-old boys were allegedly beaten, restrained and burned with heated iron over an incident while playing

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 11:00 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

Rybakina reigns serene as new world number one

Elena Rybakina punctuated her rise to world number one with a US Open title on Sunday, but the Kazakh star at the summit of the women's game remains an enigmatic figure.

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 9:00 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

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

Monaco's perfect Ligue 1 start ends with Strasbourg draw

Monaco dropped points for the first time in Ligue 1 this season as a 1-1 draw at Strasbourg on Saturday ended their three-match winning run.

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 12:04 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

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