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Series of crude bomb blasts damages house in Chapainawabganj

Police suspect around 15 bombs were stored underground

The Daily Star 29 Sep 2026 12:20 pm

Over 1,000 ponds disappear across Barishal in a decade

Rampant filling, encroachment, pollution and unplanned development to blame

The Daily Star 29 Sep 2026 11:54 am

First time in more than a century: Esposito brothers make history for Italy

Pio Esposito was joined by older brother Sebastiano in the starting lineup for Italy's Nations League match at Turkey on Monday, marking the first time two brothers have started for the Azzurri in more than a century.

The Daily Star 29 Sep 2026 11:28 am

8.3 mn refugees at risk due to 'severe' funding cuts: UN

The agency said its available funding had fallen from $5.2 billion in 2024 to $3.9 billion in 2025, while the number of people it is mandated to protect is hovering around historically high levels

The Daily Star 29 Sep 2026 11:25 am

Criticism? zero effect: Ancelotti stands firm on Brazils new generation

Ancelotti also indicated that significant changes could be made to his starting XI against Australia today, giving more young players an opportunity to impress.

The Daily Star 29 Sep 2026 11:11 am

Asian Games gold done, Sri Lanka's Pathirage targets Olympics and the worlds

Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage won javelin gold at the Asian Games on Monday to add to his growing collection and then set his sights on world and Olympic domination.

The Daily Star 29 Sep 2026 11:05 am

Trump 'surprised' UK freed airbase suspects on bail

US President Donald Trump said Monday that British police should not have released on bail five men who were arrested near an airbase used by the United States over a suspected bomb plot

The Daily Star 29 Sep 2026 7:49 am

Malaysia starts sending Myanmar migrants home

Malaysia began repatriating around 1,500 Myanmar nationals on Tuesday, launching the first phase of a return programme that has raised concerns from rights groups

The Daily Star 29 Sep 2026 7:44 am

Sign before praying: A new conversion law is affecting churchgoers in Indian state

A new anti-conversion law in Maharashtra is raising questions about faith, choice and freedom.

BBC 29 Sep 2026 6:20 am

U.S. prosecutors reopen Cornell gang rape case after outcry

The newly-released details of the alleged incident have fuelled allegations that the university was too lenient and reignited a debate over sexual assault on U.S. campuses

The Hindu 29 Sep 2026 3:14 am

Bangladesh Missions abroad go offline due to technical issues with DIP server

Processing of NVR, visa applications, and the issuance of visas at the Bangladesh Missions abroad are experiencing a temporary delay

The Daily Star 29 Sep 2026 12:54 am

Qatar extends LNG supply disruption notices to Bangladesh and other buyers

Clients in Asia told force majeure extended to November, sources say

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 11:22 pm

Iran denies link to suspected bomb plot at U.K. airbase used by U.S.

Tehran's denial, issued via its embassy in London, followed widespread U.K. media reports that police were probing possible Iranian links to the security scare early Sunday at the Royal Air Force (RAF) Fairford base

The Hindu 28 Sep 2026 11:13 pm

Real president Perez summoned over Barcelona referee payments comments

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez and FC Barcelona have been summoned to appear before a Madrid court on November 25 for a conciliation hearing ahead of possible criminal proceedings for defamation against Perez, sources close to the case said on Monday.

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 10:56 pm

NCP leader attacked 'by BNP men' in N'ganj, BNP denies allegations

Incident took place after NCP leaders held organisational meeting in Baktaboli

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 10:31 pm

Verify freedom fighter lists, arrange treatment abroad for July warriors: Parliamentary committee

Committee also calls for priority benefits for genuine freedom fighters

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 10:09 pm

U.S. and China release $60 billion nonsensitive product lists for tariff cuts after Trump-Xi meeting

The details came days after Chinese President Xi Jinping met with President Donald Trump in Washington in his first state visit to the U.S. since 2015

The Hindu 28 Sep 2026 10:02 pm

Sixth arrest over attack that left Salman Muqtadir

DB arrested Mizanur Rahman today; 5 others held earlier

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 9:41 pm

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