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Enforced disappearance victims march towards parliament

Jamaat-led 11-party alliance leaders join rally; victims demand law against enforced disappearances

The Daily Star 30 Aug 2026 5:17 pm

Icelandic voters reject proposal to restart negotiations to join European Union

Opponents defeated the measure by a margin of 52.8 to 47.2%, RUV reported. Reykjavik, the capital, was the only area in the island nation of 400,000 people where a majority supported the referendum

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 5:13 pm

Iranian Supreme Leader calls for unity among Muslim countries

Mojtaba Khamenei called on the rulers of regional countries to recognise your real enemy, understand its plan, and confront it, referring to the U.S. and Israel

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 5:12 pm

HSBC announces Tk 10 crore aid for Ctg flood-hit families

The funds will be used to rebuild damaged homes, restore livelihoods, repair educational institutions, and improve access to safe drinking water and sanitation facilities.

The Daily Star 30 Aug 2026 5:10 pm

3 more die of dengue, 1,097 hospitalised in 24 hours

Death toll this year rises to 93

The Daily Star 30 Aug 2026 5:08 pm

Far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos deported to UK

Yiannopoulos was a vocal supporter

The Daily Star 30 Aug 2026 5:07 pm

You can't buy mentality: 300m spent, but De Zerbi faces a problem money can't solve

Two games into the new Premier League campaign, they are bottom of the table.

The Daily Star 30 Aug 2026 4:01 pm

University admission tests for 2026-27: Date clashes emerge as 8 institutions announce schedules

Overlapping exams on December 18, 19 and January 8 could complicate choices for admission seekers

The Daily Star 30 Aug 2026 4:00 pm

The battle to build a global defence bank

Canada says it is talking with many countries ahead of a charter signing that its lead negotiator for the DSRB, Isabelle Hudon, said on the sidelines of July's Farnborough Airshow was planned for the autumn.

The Daily Star 30 Aug 2026 3:18 pm

Govt working to regulate battery-run auto-rickshaws: State minister

Proposed policy will cover registration, fitness, charging stations and garage management, says Mir Shahe Alam

The Daily Star 30 Aug 2026 3:15 pm

APM Terminals begins construction of $550m Laldia terminal

The $550 million LCT project, which is expected to be operational in 2030, will handle one million TEUs of containers annually

The Daily Star 30 Aug 2026 2:59 pm

Govt launches digital system to speed up repatriation of trafficking victims

Platform centralises cases and links identity data to streamline nationality verification and coordination with Bangladesh missions abroad

The Daily Star 30 Aug 2026 2:56 pm

Icelanders reject EU-accession talks, broadcaster RUV reports

Icelanders have voted to stay out of the European Union, broadcaster RUV reported on Sunday, rejecting a government push to reopen membership talks and siding with those who said Iceland's fishing waters were too important to risk

The Daily Star 30 Aug 2026 2:35 pm

Emiliano Martinez joins Chelsea: Is the Argentine really an upgrade on Robert Sanchez?

Financial details were not disclosed, but British media reports put the fee at around

The Daily Star 30 Aug 2026 2:35 pm

Malaysia to hire 200,000 Bangladeshi workers in 6 months: Shahe Alam

State minister says 10,000 workers will be recruited without recruitment costs

The Daily Star 30 Aug 2026 2:24 pm

Words simply fall short: Miami coach runs out of superlatives after Messi masterclass

Messi's four-goal haul and an assist came at a crucial time for Miami, helping them snap a five-game winless run across all competitions.

The Daily Star 30 Aug 2026 1:09 pm

Mirza Abbas likely to return home on September 2: BNP Media Cell

Recovered considerably after undergoing treatment in Singapore and Malaysia following brain surgery in Dhaka, party says

The Daily Star 30 Aug 2026 12:56 pm

Sullivan wonder goal ties historic record, fuels USMNT call-up talk

Sullivan, however, insisted he was not looking too far ahead.

The Daily Star 30 Aug 2026 12:43 pm

Iran supreme leader calls for unity among Muslim countries

Khamenei, in power since his father Ali Khamenei was killed at the start of the war on February 28, has yet to be seen in public since his appointment, and authorities have not released any video or audio of him.

The Daily Star 30 Aug 2026 12:40 pm

How Bollywood turns to the Seven Sisters amid India

From tensions with China and the Myanmar war to Bangladesh

The Daily Star 30 Aug 2026 12:29 pm

11 Jamaat MPs challenge district-wise duties for ministers

They say the government

The Daily Star 30 Aug 2026 12:21 pm

Switzerland rave shooting: One dead, five others wounded; police operation under way

Unidentified perpetrators are yet to be traced; some 3,500 people attended the annual techno party in Aarau

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 12:13 pm

Two arrested over headteacher

Motorcycle used in mugging also seized

The Daily Star 30 Aug 2026 12:09 pm

Tourist, two sons and driver allegedly beaten by Gazipur Safari Park staffers

She files case, alleges staff took gold chain, cash and phones; forest dept dismisses outsourced employee

The Daily Star 30 Aug 2026 11:53 am

Kaptai Dam spillway gates opened by 3 feet

All 16 gates opened in fourth phase to reduce water pressure in Kaptai Lake

The Daily Star 30 Aug 2026 11:39 am

Patar Bashori shoot allegedly damages historic Sardar Bari in Sonargaon

The Sonargaon History, Heritage and Archaeological Resources Conservation Committee has called for an independent investigation into the recent shooting of the song

The Daily Star 30 Aug 2026 10:59 am

Rubel, Ripon

Bangladesh High Performance (HP) squad

The Daily Star 30 Aug 2026 10:24 am

US Open top seed Zverev downplays favorite status

The US Open looks more open than ever, and top-seeded Alexander Zverev says the absence of Jannik Sinner and questions surrounding defending champion Carlos Alcaraz as he returns from injury do little to enhance his own status as favorite.

The Daily Star 30 Aug 2026 10:12 am

Nepal flood survivors return to ruins to salvage memories

The village of Dhunge, once home to roughly 150 families, now lies in ruins, reduced to a swampy expanse with an ominous rotting stench one of dozens of settlements obliterated by the Himalayan floods.

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 10:09 am

Killing of Palestinian children and teens by Israel surges in West Bank

B'Tselem, an Israeli rights group, reported 235 children and teenagers killed by Israeli forces in the West Bank since October 7, 2023 when Hamas launched a massive attack on Israel from the Gaza Strip through June 2026, including five killed by Israeli settlers

The Hindu 30 Aug 2026 9:04 am

Atletico down Sevilla to go top of LaLiga

Atletico Madrid put the noise of the Julian Alvarez transfer saga behind them with a convincing 3-1 victory at Sevilla on Saturday to move top of the early LaLiga table.

The Daily Star 30 Aug 2026 8:52 am

No enforced disappearances or extrajudicial killings in last 6 months: Home minister

Says new law provides for court access and maximum punishment of death for enforced disappearance

The Daily Star 30 Aug 2026 12:46 am

Extremists created a climate of fear using mob culture post uprising: Dr Kamal

Gono Forum founder urges unity against extremism, extortion, land grabbing and mob culture

The Daily Star 29 Aug 2026 10:10 pm

Snubbed for national team, Cuba Mitchell removes Bangladesh photos from Instagram

Cuba Mitchell has removed all Bangladesh-related photographs from his Instagram account amid growing uncertainty over his involvement with the national team.

The Daily Star 29 Aug 2026 10:05 pm

61-yr-old sent to jail over alleged rape of 9-yr-old in Mymensingh

Police say accused took the victim to a banana plantation and threatened her

The Daily Star 29 Aug 2026 9:51 pm

Apex launches biodegradable bags amid plastic concerns

Apex Footwear has introduced biodegradable shopping bags, replacing conventional plastic ones, for its customers amid growing concern over the widespread use of plastic in Bangladesh and its impact on the environment.

The Daily Star 29 Aug 2026 9:42 pm

Youth accused of alleged rape of speech-impaired girl in Netrokona

Accused goes into hiding after fleeing the scene, police say

The Daily Star 29 Aug 2026 8:54 pm

Franchises seek five-year BPL calendar

Rangpur Riders managing director and CEO Ishtiaque Sadeque questioned the sustainability of the current model, admitting that the franchise still has payments pending for some local and overseas players from the latest edition.

The Daily Star 29 Aug 2026 8:24 pm

Rangamati hanging bridge submerged as Kaptai Lake rises

Low-lying areas of Baghaichhari inundated; 16 spillway gates of Kaptai Dam may open tonight

The Daily Star 29 Aug 2026 8:14 pm

Man detained in Jashore over

Police say Robiul removed the post after criticism from locals

The Daily Star 29 Aug 2026 7:48 pm

Maersk wants to invest in Bangladesh

Danish envoy, AP Moller top brass meet Bangladesh commerce minister

The Daily Star 29 Aug 2026 7:33 pm

Mbappe worthy of Ballon d'Or: Mourinho

The France captain is among the contenders for the Ballon d'Or after finishing last season as the top scorer in La Liga, the Champions League and the 2026 World Cup, despite failing to win a major trophy.

The Daily Star 29 Aug 2026 7:27 pm

PM orders relocation of Karwan Bazar kitchen market to Gabtoli

Instructs authorities to take necessary steps to reduce traffic congestion in Dhaka

The Daily Star 29 Aug 2026 7:20 pm

Health minister orders transfer of pharmacist absent from duty in Habiganj

Sakhawat Husain also expresses dissatisfaction over hospital cleanliness

The Daily Star 29 Aug 2026 6:49 pm

3 more die with measles-like symptoms, combined death toll hits 963

DGHS reports 886 new suspected measles and 57 new confirmed cases in 24 hours

The Daily Star 29 Aug 2026 6:33 pm

The Daily Star journalist assaulted by Chhatra Dal activists in Jhenaidah

Jhenaidah Press Club president accused of threatening Sohag over news report

The Daily Star 29 Aug 2026 6:20 pm

Customs seize Khulna-bound imported board in Old Dhaka

10 trucks carrying the goods went missing from their designated route a day ago

The Daily Star 29 Aug 2026 6:10 pm

Rafaek Leao bids emotional farewell to Milan as Galatasaray beckon

Portugal winger Rafael Leao bid an emotional farewell to AC Milan amid reports he is close to joining Turkish side Galatasaray, saying the decision was difficult but that he would always remain part of the Rossoneri's history.

The Daily Star 29 Aug 2026 5:49 pm

Chattogram Port remains 68th busiest container port globally

On Chattogram Port, Lloyd's said that growth remained modest

The Daily Star 29 Aug 2026 4:59 pm

Police constable suspended after allegedly trying to flee with motorcycle during trial ride

Locals detain him in Golapganj after he tried to flee

The Daily Star 29 Aug 2026 4:34 pm

2 more die of dengue, 996 hospitalised in 24 hours

Death toll this year rises to 90

The Daily Star 29 Aug 2026 4:18 pm

This pocket AI voice recorder took me back to the good old days of dictation (and shorthand)

The Comulytic Note Pro AI voice recorder packs a lot of power into a credit card-sized device. But its usefulness is up to you.

ZDNet 29 Aug 2026 4:00 pm

Headteacher dies after falling from rickshaw during mugging attempt near parliament

She was going to see a doctor when two alleged muggers tried to snatch her bag, causing her to fall from the rickshaw

The Daily Star 29 Aug 2026 3:40 pm

Nepal says post-flood reconstruction could total 'billions of dollars'

'The reconstruction and rehabilitation would entail perhaps billions of dollars,' says Nepali FM

The Daily Star 29 Aug 2026 3:25 pm

What it takes to become a CIP

Under the government

The Daily Star 29 Aug 2026 3:15 pm

What comes next for Messi after a cruel summer?

For years, Messi's future has been discussed almost entirely in terms of trophies, contracts and performances. Now the question is more personal. Does he still want the demands that come with being Messi?

The Daily Star 29 Aug 2026 3:14 pm

Hasnat regrets

NCP leader says his remarks in parliament created a misunderstanding with the people of the district

The Daily Star 29 Aug 2026 2:52 pm

PM pledges to fulfil aspirations of martyrs, victims of democratic movements

Tarique Rahman says govt will make utmost efforts despite practical difficulties

The Daily Star 29 Aug 2026 2:48 pm

Dhaka-Chattogram highway congestion eases in Narayanganj, persists in Munshiganj

Severe tailbacks stretch from the Meghna bridge through Gajaria and Bhaberchar to Gouripur, stranding passengers for hours

The Daily Star 29 Aug 2026 2:28 pm

Jashore-Narail highway emerges as key gold-smuggling route

11 carriers caught but the masterminds are still out there, BGB official says

The Daily Star 29 Aug 2026 2:15 pm