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
Polands abortion law: What will the new bills change? | Explained
Polands restrictive abortion law faces two new bills aiming to ease limits, amid protests and political uncertainty ahead of elections.
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.
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.
Two German writers retrace the Long March by bicycle
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 BoP membership aims to support Palestine: Foreign Ministry
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.
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
Indonesia to host D-8 Summit in 2027 after regional conflict delay
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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.
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
UN climate damages fund earmarks $20 million to Nepal for August disaster
This is the first time that the Fund, set up in 2022, has allocated money to a specific country; amount is a fraction of Nepals own $5 billion loss estimate; so far, Fund has pledges for $820 million while fielding requests worth $2.8 billion
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.
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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Indonesia aims to operationalize 1,369 Fishing Villages by 2027
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
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
The Champions League delivered its usual dose of drama in Matchday 3, but the celebrations came with a painful price.
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.
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
Prabowo urges wealth equity as Indonesia ranks seventh by PPP
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.
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
W Nusa Tenggara to showcase village museum model at global conference
Global Deep-Sea Scientific and Technological Innovation Forces to Gather in Hainan, China
Ministry seeks wider funding access for game developers
Hebei Power Grid's Wind Farm Station-Level Black Start Test Succeeds
Indonesia joins IDDI to speed up low-carbon material transition
Son of Aung San Suu Kyi Says He Has First Call With Her in 5 Years
Kim Aris said hearing his mothers voice after more than five years meant more than words could express, but stressed that one conversation does not amount to freedom.
Indonesia's new gas projects to add 290 MMSCFD in supply
Indonesia's special economic zones attract Rp46 trillion through Q3
2026 China Apple Annual Conference and Qingyang Apple Conference Kicks Off
President Prabowo launches National Council for Financial Welfare
Indonesia sets five strategic priorities for transport development
Indonesia's gaming industry targets global growth using local culture
Indonesia recorded 5.5 billion cyberattacks: Is data protection ready?
Couple dies after gas cylinder explosion in Gazipur
Their 16-year-old daughter remains hospitalised with 86pc burns
Indonesians in Europe urged to avoid protests amid rising unrest
JnU convocation fees jump by Tk 2,000, putting jobless graduates in a bind
Vice chancellor blames rising costs
Mataram to reintroduce Sasak language lessons in schools
Indian among two killed in attack on Saudi airport, authorities say
It is the latest in a series of attacks by the Houthi movement which have targeted airports and other sites in the kingdom.
RI, Australia push for multilateral reform to boost regional stability
Argentina hope to seal Scaloni's contract renewal in November
Argentina are closing in on a contract renewal for head coach Lionel Scaloni, with the Argentine Football Association (AFA) optimistic that a new deal could be finalised during the November FIFA international window, according to a TyC Sports report on Wednesday.
