Sports can protect youth from addiction, frustration: President
Calls for regular competitions and long-term sponsorship to develop athletes
Case filed after woman tortured, hair chopped off in Jhenaidah
Five people accused of assaulting woman and her son; police conducting raids to arrest the accused
Fortis fight back to end campaign on a high
Fortis FC came from behind to beat Tajikistan
Crude bomb explodes near old Ramna police station in Dhaka
No casualties reported, says Ramna division DC
BRAN offers hope for resolving agrarian conflicts: Komnas HAM
Dengue: 3 dead, 1,299 hospitalised in 24 hrs
Death toll has risen to 371 this year
India continues to facilitate transport of life-saving medicines to Iran: MEA
Randhir Jaiswal was asked about reports that India denied permission to certain Iranian aircraft to use Indian airspace.
7 more die with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours
Combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths reaches 1,214 this year
BRAN, Komnas HAM explore cooperation to resolve agrarian conflicts
Indonesia seeks to raise Fishers' Terms of Trade to 120 next year
Conte denies Manchester United talks as pressure mounts on Carrick
Conte, who won the Premier League with Chelsea and also managed Tottenham Hotspur in England, was responding to speculation that he had requested full control while also making financial demands of the struggling Old Trafford club.
Indonesia's economy grows 5.45 percent, outperforming G20 peers
Gunmen open fire inside a church in Jordan, causing deaths and injuries
The shooting took place at a a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, about 180 kilometers (110 miles) south of the capital, Amman.
Gazipur madrasa teacher sent to jail over alleged rape of 8-year-old
Teacher threatened and reportedly raped the victim on three consecutive nights in October, according to the case document
Ministry boosts sports tourism through international, national events
Indonesia records $216B in investment in Prabowo
Indonesia's energy revenue rises despite lower coal export volumes
Indonesia to prosecute individuals, firms for forest fires, BNPB says
BRIN identifies nine mangrove species with medicinal potential
Beijing eyes minerals, agriculture, and tourism as Myanmar regime scrambles for Chinese lifelines amid post-coup economic collapse.
Pabna madrasa teacher detained over alleged molestation attempt; locals set institution on fire
Police rescue residential students and deploy additional forces
Bangladesh strongly condemns Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia
Also called for immediate cessation of all attacks and peaceful resolution through diplomacy
What is the importance of the UN Loss and Damage Funds payout to Nepal? | Explained
As of March 15, 2026, 27 countries had pledged $822.06 million (approx. 7,809.6 crore), with $629.70 million (5,982 crore) in grant contributions
Rubio turns to small Indian town to help ease US oil prices
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio pushed a business and energy agenda over diplomacy on his second trip to India this year.
The ongoing security situation in Saudi Arabia makes it difficult for the country to host next year's Asian Cup as scheduled, Japan Football Association President Tsuneyasu Miyamoto said on Friday.
Tongi madrasa vice-principal sent to jail over alleged sexual abuse of 7-year-old student
Police say preliminary findings supported the allegations after the accused was rescued from an agitated crowd
VP Gibran backs UTDI push to strengthen santri digital literacy
Indonesia plans to raise quota of subsidized Pertalite fuel
Who will be the next James Bond?
The search for the next James Bond is nearing its final stage, with a small group of actors reportedly set to screen-test for the role of 007 in London this weekend.
Prabowo approves Rp240 billion in wildfire aid for West Kalimantan
Culture minister says Jakarta Film Week widens filmmaker networks
Slum revitalization gives settlement added value: Deputy Minister
RI proposes cultural cooperation to strengthen ties with Suriname
Indonesia prioritizes foreign aid for firefighting technology: BNPB
Govt pushes equitable distribution of data centers in Indonesia
Indonesia prepares for drought as El Ni
Indonesia's haze-linked respiratory cases fall to 3,000 a day: Govt
Indonesia stresses regional coordination in addressing haze issues
Fear of failure gripping Tigers?
Bangladesh once dominated both Zimbabwe and Afghanistan, but that advantage has faded.
At least 16 dead in Tibet quake: China state media
46 injured after more than 300 houses collapse in Thursday's 7.0 magnitude quake
For how long will we gain experience?
Long jumper Swapna Khatun spoke to The Daily Star
'Generational rage': Young Europeans fight to be heard
From blockaded schools in Rome to tent camps in Madrid and street protests in France, young people across Europe are turning their anger on a political class they say is not listening
Mount Bromo access reopens following wildfire containment: officials
Eight dead, 10 injured in Ecuador prison riots: officials
More than 500 inmates have been killed in Ecuador's prisons since 2021
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Juventus fight back to draw with Rennes as Leverkusen go top
The draw at least spared Juventus a second successive defeat following Sunday's 3-0 home loss to Lazio in Serie A.
Rooney labels Man United players
When Martinez came out, I said this is an absolute nightmare because it will rip the dressing room apart, Rooney told the United Stand podcast on Thursday. That was the start. We've seen it now with Bruno and you're going to see it with more players because they don't want to take responsibility.
Records galore as Brook, Sri Lanka make history
Sri Lanka etched their names in the history books with a remarkable batting display in Rawalpindi on Thursday, chasing down a mammoth target of 430 to beat England by two wickets.
2 killed as motorcycles collide in Pabna
Two others injured in head-on crash on Jalalpur-Goyeshpur road
We play good old Test cricket : Bavuma says after victory over Aussies
Bavuma was named man of the match for his career-best innings of 179. It provided the foundation for a victory which seemed improbable with the first two days ruined by rain and his team in deep trouble on the third morning after being sent in.
Women are protesting around Poland for free access to legal abortions
Passing the draft laws now, a year before the next parliamentary election, is a case of token gestures rather than a genuine effort to reform abortion law, said Zofia Marcinek of the Abortion Dream Team, a reproductive rights activist group in Warsaw
LGRD Minister Moyeen Khan hospitalised
His condition is more stable than yesterday, says Women and Children Affairs Minister Zahid Hossain
Man killed in Madaripur clash after attack by burqa-clad assailants, police official says
Police identify the deceased as one of four suspected attackers
Records tumble as Sri Lanka register second-highest successful ODI chase
Janith Liyanage smashed a six off the penultimate ball as Sri Lanka completed the second-highest successful run chase in ODI history, scoring 430-8 to beat England in Rawalpindi on Thursday.
12-year-old allegedly raped repeatedly in Gazipur, 3 arrested
The girl became pregnant and later suffered a miscarriage after taking medication allegedly supplied by one of the accused, according to the FIR
Indonesia-Canada trade deal set to boost exports in December
Cabinet Division asks govt offices to follow national flag rules
Letter says some officials display flags without authorisation and use them as office backdrops
Indonesia targets CPTPP accession approval in November 2026
PM visits Mongla port, eyes economic growth in southwest
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Websites at hacking risk from critical flaws, warns govt agency
Millions of attempts to exploit vulnerabilities reported worldwide; BB takes website offline as precaution
Paris shop-owners and residents prepare for fresh protests
With new demonstrations called for Saturday, merchants have been busily covering shop windows with wooden barriers, hoping they can withstand another assault
Indonesia outlines four steps to strengthen digital sovereignty
Indonesia's Free Health Check gets 907,000 patients into treatment
Maroon Oriole spotted at Jahangirnagar University for the first time
Ornithologist Prof Monirul Khan confirms first recorded sighting of the bird on campus
Fisheries department proposes Tk 47cr project for 29 baors
A press release issued today by the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock said the project aims to increase fish production in the baors of Jashore, Jhenaidah, Chuadanga and Kushtia by at least 10 percent
Stepfather arrested over alleged attempted rape of 7-year-old girl in Jashore
The child's mother says she intervened after hearing her daughter's screams
Two Bangladeshis hospitalised after Dammam airport attack in Saudi Arabia
Both lost consciousness from heat and smoke but sustained no visible injuries
Indonesia gaming industry eyes US$3.3 billion boost by 2030
Prabowo targets Rp400 trillion loans for 28 million families in 2027
South Africa complete innings victory over Australia
South Africa wrapped up a brilliant innings-and-31-run win over Australia in the second Test at St George's Park on Thursday, levelling the three-match series.
Indonesia records 333,470 respiratory infections as fires persist
YouTuber arrested after popular Indian finance influencer's suicide
V Harish, who ran the hugely popular Instagram account Finance with Harish, was found dead on Tuesday.
Messi back in Spain to receive prestigious Princess of Asturias Award
The 39-year-old superstar is being recognised for his achievements in football and charitable work supporting education and healthcare for disadvantaged children.
Bangladesh, Algeria sign energy MoU, opening up LNG import prospects
Agreement creates scope for cooperation on refineries, LNG infrastructure, and exploration of coal and gas fields
Police say an ex-Rab member led the gang, which demanded Tk 20 lakh in ransom
Indonesia, Australia step up fight against online scam networks
SSC 2026: Students who failed demand supplementary exams this year
Students also seek admission to Class XI without losing an academic year, proposing provisional enrolment if supplementary exams cannot be held in 2026
Yemens Houthis say they attacked Saudi Defence Ministry, Aramco in Yanbu and Dammam airport
Saudi Arabias Energy Ministry said on Wednesday (October 21, 2026) that debris from an intercepted drone killed two people and injured two others at an Aramco-operated oil field in the countrys southeast.
Indonesia disburses $2.95 bln in productive loans to 2.1 mln borrowers
Myanmar Ranks Worst in World for Internet Freedom
Freedom House gives Myanmar 9 out of 100 for the third straight year, as the regime tightens online censorship, surveillance and restrictions on access to information.
Gov't prepares small-scale mining rules in Nabire District
Danantara prioritizes critical minerals, downstreaming and AI for 2027
Manpower Ministry opens training for 50,000 laid-off workers
Prabowo hails expanding financial access, targets Rp400T for rural
Govt taps SEZ-integrated vocational training for industry alignment
Indonesia, Australia renew AU$420-mln PROSPERA economic partnership
The Eurovision Effect: Agoda Maps Asia's Travel Interest Ahead of the Bangkok Grand Final
