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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

Bangladesh table tennis, kabaddi teams stranded at Bangkok airport

Six members of the Bangladesh table tennis team that participated in the Asian Games in Japan have been stranded at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok for more than 36 hours, waiting to return home.

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 11:07 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

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

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

Changes on the cards as Dooley demands three points against Singapore

Bangladesh coach Thomas Dooley said he was

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 8:42 am

David Boon to take over as CA chair as Baird steps down

Domestic body Cricket NSW withdrew support for Baird after Cricket Australia forged ahead with the sale of the struggling Melbourne Renegades franchise.

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 8:07 am

Indonesia expands IP-based financing for MSMEs

Antara News 28 Sep 2026 7:53 am

Greece stun Germany to spoil Klopp's home debut

It was the first ever victory for the Greeks in 11 matches against the Germans, and they now lead their group on six points from two matches. Germany are on one point.

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 7:34 am

Style, titles: Varela

Argentinian-Spanish coach Fernando Santiago Varela was introduced as Mohammedan Sporting Club

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 7:30 am

Ireland beat Israel 3-0 amid somber Gaza war protest

Ireland has long been a strong supporter of the Palestinian cause, with sympathy often linked to the country's own history of British rule.

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 7:16 am

Ronaldo benched, Haaland scores, but Ramos has the final say for Portugal

Jorge Jesus's men have responded well to their tame World Cup last-16 loss to Spain, having also beaten Wales 1-0 in Group A4 on Thursday.

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 6:52 am

3 people killed, 4 injured in shooting at Detroit strip club, police say

A fight occurred, an altercation occurred, and as a result individuals decided to settle it with gun violence, he said.

The Hindu 28 Sep 2026 4:14 am

Israeli media says Netanyahu made unannounced visit to UAE

The premier's office did not immediately comment

The Hindu 28 Sep 2026 2:07 am

Xavi gets first win as Netherlands boss

The Netherlands gave Xavi Hernandez his first win as head coach with a 2-1 Nations League victory over Serbia in Belgrade on Sunday, while Denmark saw off Wales.

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 12:55 am

BLAST condemns attack and demolition of Mirpur's Radda health centre

Rights group urges impartial probe, restoration of services for low-income residents

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 12:46 am

10-year-old girl killed in Ctg as truck hits bike

Father and two young cousins injured; truck driver detained

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 12:35 am

Accused escapes while being taken to Kashimpur Jail

He told policemen in the van escorting him that he needed to use the restroom

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 12:32 am

3 multimedia journalists assaulted while filming anti-drug raid at Dhaka's Suhrawardy Udyan

The journalists were allegedly attacked by a group of youths

The Daily Star 28 Sep 2026 12:28 am

'Obscene shorts': Metro rail official embarrassed after athlete stopped at station

Triathlete Sajjad Hossain Snigdho alleges police stopped him from entering a Dhaka metro station because he was wearing shorts; authorities say they have taken note of the incident

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 11:50 pm

Bavuma, Miller hit tons as South Africa clinch Australia series

Centuries by Temba Bavuma and David Miller set up a series-clinching 32-run win for South Africa in the second one-day international against Australia at the Wanderers Stadium on Sunday.

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 11:37 pm

Strikes kill 6 in Ukraine, 1 in Russia after Moscow rejects German calls to de-escalate

Ties between Russia and Germany have soured in recent weeks, following an attempted drone attack last month at Leipzig airport that Berlin blamed on the Kremlin

The Hindu 27 Sep 2026 11:11 pm

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

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

Kohli joins Tendulkar in 15,000-run club in ODIs

India's Virat Kohli on Sunday went past 15,000 one-day international runs and became only the second batter after cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar to achieve the feat.

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 9:05 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

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

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

Asian Games: Thai trailblazer Boonson claims sprint double in rainy Nagoya

Having claimed the 100m gold in 9.90 seconds two days ago, the 20-year-old became the first Thai sprinter to break the 20-second barrier in the 200m with a run of 19.88.

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 6:53 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

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

At least 25 injured in Habiganj clash over three-wheeler stand

Drivers fought with locally made weapons and hurled bricks during the nearly hour-long clash in Bahubal, police say

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 5:51 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

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

20th Asian Games: The missing spirit of multisport

A Games can have functioning venues, completed competitions and a full medal tally, yet still leave athletes feeling that something was missing.

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 5:07 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

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

Salahuddin warns Litton and Co:

Malaysia are now under the supervision of former Bangladesh coach Dav Whatmore, adding another layer of familiarity between the two sides.

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 2:34 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