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Cucsu VP Roni says he will resign if CU Chhatra Dal GS proves 10-bhori gold claim

He demands a public apology if the allegation is not substantiated and warns of legal action

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 6:11 pm

Govt backtracks to monthly VAT returns for businesses

The government has finally reverted to monthly value-added tax (VAT) return filing, scrapping the quarterly system introduced in July this year amid concerns over revenue collection and operational difficulties

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 6:07 pm

SC stays HC order on FBCCI administrator

Fazlul Haque can continue as administrator and proceed with election process, says attorney general

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 6:04 pm

Dhaka University marks 41st anniversary of Jagannath Hall tragedy

Wreath-laying, prayers and memorial programmes held for 40 people killed in the 1985 roof collapse

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 6:01 pm

Lautaro Martinez facing month out with thigh injury

Inter Milan captain Lautaro Martinez has picked up a left thigh injury, the Serie A champions confirmed on Thursday, with Italian media reporting he will be sidelined for a month.

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 5:42 pm

OPCON Transition: Now It Is Time for the Commanders-in-Chief

Its time for the OPCON transition process to move beyond military assessments into the realm of political responsibility.

The Diplomat 15 Oct 2026 5:39 pm

Supreme Court clears way for the new Hindu Religious Welfare Trust board to function

Appellate Division chamber judge stays High Court order that had blocked implementation of the reconstituted board

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 5:32 pm

Four arrested after man beaten to death in Chattogram

Police say the victim was assaulted after being accused of attempted theft

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 5:29 pm

Biman extends Riyadh, Dammam flight suspension until October 18

National carrier boosts Jeddah and Madinah services amid security concerns in Saudi Arabia

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 5:27 pm

VAT return deadline extended to Oct 25: NBR

The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has extended the deadline for businesses to submit their online value-added tax (VAT) returns for July-September to October 25, without interest or penalties

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 5:05 pm

Padma Barrage construction to begin in February: State minister

Forhad Hossain says govt also seeks guarantee clause in renewed Ganges water-sharing treaty

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 4:42 pm

Man gets life sentence for raping 15-year-old girl in Gopalganj

Court also fines the convict Tk 100,000 after finding him guilty in the 2023 case

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 4:23 pm

Faridpur court sentences man to death for raping eight-year-old

Convict also fined Tk 2 lakh; court orders recovery of the amount through sale of his immovable property

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 4:20 pm

Father absconding after son killed in Narsingdi, police say

Family members tell police the killing followed repeated disputes over money for drugs

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 4:11 pm

BRTC to launch special Durga Puja bus service from October 20

Advance ticket sales begin tomorrow as 200 buses are readied for routes across Bangladesh

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 4:04 pm

Woman killed trying to protect alleged attacker

Police arrested the suspect after the machete attack left two others seriously injured

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 3:59 pm

Talking to God: Endricks emotional wait before Madrid heroics

Madrid has to win, and thats what I will do my entire life at Madrid. And when I cant do that, Ill be the first to leave, Endrick declared.

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 3:28 pm

Conrad wields axe on batters after South Africa loss to Australia

South African head coach Shukri Conrad axed batsman Tristan Stubbs and wicketkeeper Kyle Verreynne on Thursday when he announced his squad for the second Test against Australia starting Sunday.

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 2:37 pm

Lawyer urges bar council to allow British barristers to defend Rupa at ICT

Hearing on charges scheduled for November 1

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 2:34 pm

Puja Udjapan Parishad reports 34 idol vandalism, temple attack incidents ahead of Durga Puja

Arrests have been made in 11 cases; organisation urges year-round protection for religious minorities

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 2:32 pm

Bollywood actor Imran Khan asked to leave India after participating in protest, media says

Khan did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Reuters

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 2:23 pm

Garment workers protests bring Uttara traffic to a standstill

Police use batons, sound grenades to disperse Uttara garment workers blocking highway

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 1:49 pm

Actor Imran Khan asked to leave India after participating in protest

The Bollywood actor had been detained and released while participating in a protest in Mumbai on 10 October.

BBC 15 Oct 2026 1:47 pm

Indian woman and boyfriend get death sentence in 'blue drum' murder case

The body was recovered from a large blue plastic storage container - locally called a drum.

BBC 15 Oct 2026 12:55 pm

Zampa-Rishad spin partnership for Hobart Hurricanes

Hobart Hurricanes have gone to considerable lengths to retain Bangladesh leg-spinner Rishad Hossain for the upcoming Big Bash League season, despite signing Australian star Adam Zampa to strengthen their spin attack.

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 12:32 pm

Wilder frustrated by controversial Hamza sending off in Sheffield defeat

Sheffield United head coach Chris Wilder was left frustrated by the controversial dismissal of Bangladesh midfielder Hamza Choudhury as the Blades suffered a 3-2 defeat to Portsmouth in the Championship on Wednesday.

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 12:03 pm

California puts first US billionaire tax to the vote

Advocates hope the move would set a precedent for other parts of the country at a time of rising anger over surging inequality in the United States, as the fortunes of tech titans like Elon Musk reach eye-watering levels.

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 11:33 am

Why is Shell facing lawsuits over climate disasters in Brazil and the Philippines?

On Friday, the organization and federal prosecutors jointly filed a lawsuit against Shell's subsidiary in South America's largest country.

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 11:28 am

Bangladesh, Kyrgyzstan eye wider market access through GSP facilities

Talks in Bishkek focus on recruitment of Bangladeshi workers, expanded scholarships for students and investment protection

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 11:15 am

Three teenage girls missing from Bandarban rescued in Chattogram after four days

Police found the three students in two houses in Khulshi area, where they were reportedly staying to work as domestic help

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 11:12 am

Champions League round-up: Real Madrid, PSG headline record-breaking night

The Champions League delivered a night that had almost everything: breathtaking attacking football, dramatic late winners, defensive collapses and individual performances that could prove decisive as the competition progresses.

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 11:09 am

A question of balance beyond Abu Dhabi

Did Bangladesh once again focus too heavily on conditions at the expense of their own strengths?

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 10:56 am

Mbappe at 100: A look back at his greatest Champions League moments

Mbappe celebrated his 100th Champions League appearance with a goal as Real Madrid produced a stunning late comeback to defeat J Roma 4

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 10:10 am

Unsafe building, staff shortage cripple health complex in Bagerhat

Surgeries suspended since 2021, X-ray machine remains unused amid infrastructure gaps

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 9:47 am

2 ships sink near Hormuz after being hit by projectiles amid surge in attacks

Three ships have been sunk since US-Iran war began, data shows

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 9:34 am

Notun Kuri Sports returns with 10-fold rise in entries

Set to begin on November 5, the second instalment sports carnival is expected to conclude in late April or early May next year.

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 9:14 am

Sally Rooney's books no longer sold in UK over support for banned pro-Palestinian group

Rooney previously said in a witness statement submitted to London's High Court, in support of a legal challenge over the ban on Palestine Action, that her plans could lead to her books being withdrawn from sale in Britain.

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 9:09 am

Messi assists to help Miami beat NYCFC, book playoffs

Messi -- who had scored twice on Saturday after returning to his club side from last week's emotional Argentina send-off -- was again a dangerous presence, playing a hand in both first-half goals.

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 9:05 am

BBC accuses Trump of dodging deposition in $10-billion defamation suit

Mr. Trump's lawyers had previously agreed for the President to sit for a deposition on October 16, but said late last month it was no longer possible and proposed rescheduling to January

The Hindu 15 Oct 2026 3:35 am

Real Madrid comeback stuns Roma as Mourinho enjoys happy reunion

But Real scored three goals in the final six minutes, all stemming from corners, to turn the game on its head as Carlos Espi, Endrick and ex-Roma defender Antonio Rudiger struck at a stunned Stadio Olimpico.

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 2:59 am

PSG outgun embattled Man City in six-goal Champions League thriller

City shrugged off the uncertainty over their future to win 3-0 at Liverpool on Sunday and remain top of the Premier League, but PSG showed why they are the favourites to win this competition for a third consecutive season.

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 2:52 am

Australia whitewash pushes Bangladesh down to ninth

Bangladesh suffered another setback following their eight-wicket defeat to Australia in the third and final WODI in Brisbane on Wednesday, slipping two places to ninth in the latest ICC Women

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 1:40 am

45th BCS: 1,702 appointed in gazette

105 fewer than PSC recommendation; appointees to join on Nov 1

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 12:46 am

Hope ton helps West Indies level T20 series at 2-2 in India

Keemo Paul then led the bowling charge with figures of 5-41 to bowl out India for 223 as West Indies bounced back to level the five-match series at 2-2, setting up a decider on Sunday in Bengaluru.

The Daily Star 15 Oct 2026 12:15 am

RU journo bodies boycott university JCD unit

Say boycott will continue until perpetrators are punished and RU JCD president issues unconditional apology

The Daily Star 14 Oct 2026 11:53 pm

Lessons only matter if Bangladesh learn

Bangladesh

The Daily Star 14 Oct 2026 10:30 pm

Iran reports cargo ship sinks after hitting mine in Strait of Hormuz

It was the first time Iran has reported a ship sinking after hitting a mine during the war

The Hindu 14 Oct 2026 10:11 pm

UN says wants Lebanon stability as end of peacekeepers mandate looms

Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix met officials as well as representatives of countries contributing to the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL)

The Hindu 14 Oct 2026 10:02 pm

Identify those not cooperating with govt work: Parliamentary committee

Public administration panel also calls for inquiry into slow-moving projects

The Daily Star 14 Oct 2026 9:57 pm

Jagannath University bans animal slaughter on campus

University says the move is aimed at maintaining discipline, preventing disorder and ensuring hygiene

The Daily Star 14 Oct 2026 9:49 pm

Crimes against humanity cases: 352 out of 558 accused still at large, says ICT prosecutor

203 remain in bar, says Gazi Monawar Hossain Tamim

The Daily Star 14 Oct 2026 9:30 pm

Israeli PM Netanyahu says he is not seeking to attack Iran again before Israel election

It is not convenient for us, its no good, he said in an interview on Israels Army Radio

The Hindu 14 Oct 2026 9:15 pm