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Haaland heads unconvincing Man City top of Premier League

Erling Haaland maintained Manchester City's perfect start to the Premier League season but Enzo Maresca's men were made to sweat for a 1-0 victory over newly-promoted Coventry at the Etihad on Saturday.

The Daily Star 5 Sep 2026 9:40 pm

Some parties, individuals exploiting power, gas crises to create anarchy: PM

Tarique Rahman says his government is working to address inherited energy problems and warns that the law will be enforced against attempts to create unrest

The Daily Star 5 Sep 2026 9:13 pm

Modric available to play for Croatia in Nations League

Luka Modric is still available to play for Croatia, the country's soccer association (HNS) said on Saturday, ending speculation that the veteran midfielder would end his international career after this year's World Cup.

The Daily Star 5 Sep 2026 9:03 pm

9 Bangladeshis return through Benapole after prison terms in India

The group was sent back under special travel permits after completing legal and administrative procedures

The Daily Star 5 Sep 2026 8:53 pm

Three detained for stealing Tk 1 crore from Gazipur factory chairman

Police recovered Tk 97.03 lakh within 48 hours

The Daily Star 5 Sep 2026 8:28 pm

Do 2,000-3,000 vehicles in the long march run on water or oil? Shama Obaed asks

State minister urges opposition parties to take their demands to parliament

The Daily Star 5 Sep 2026 8:16 pm

Man found dead on Dhaka Elevated Expressway was carrying Tk 5 lakh, family says

Police suspect Ismail Hossain was strangled and dumped from a vehicle in Banani

The Daily Star 5 Sep 2026 8:11 pm

Newcastle rally from two goals down to earn Bournemouth draw

Newcastle surged back from a two-goal deficit against Bournemouth on Saturday to draw 2-2 and extend their unbeaten start to the season after a period of intense upheaval at the club.

The Daily Star 5 Sep 2026 8:09 pm

BNP faces major challenge over July Charter, referendum mandate: Speakers

Seminar participants argue that fundamental state reforms require recognition of the people

The Daily Star 5 Sep 2026 8:02 pm

Nepal bet nearly everything on hydropower - the floods show why that's a problem

More than 10% of Nepal's energy generation capacity was knocked out by last week's floods.

BBC 5 Sep 2026 7:37 pm

Govt may hold two cards, but the people hold the red card: Porwar

11-party alliance

The Daily Star 5 Sep 2026 7:17 pm

Conspirators exist in police and media, IGP says

Police chief Ali Hossain urges journalists and law enforcers to stand united while warning against false accusations and rumours

The Daily Star 5 Sep 2026 7:13 pm

Bangladesh to highlight reforms, economic potential at UNGA: Shama Obaed

State minister says Dhaka will pursue economic diplomacy, skilled migration and greater economic diversification

The Daily Star 5 Sep 2026 6:40 pm

Tevez's farewell match to bring together Messi and Ronaldo?

Carlos Tevez retired from professional football in June 2022, but the former Argentina star is yet to have his official farewell match. That could finally happen in December at La Bombonera, the home of his beloved Boca Juniors. And the grand occasion could bring Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo together on the same pitch.

The Daily Star 5 Sep 2026 6:33 pm

Bangladesh overtakes China again in apparel exports to US

Earlier, in January-February this year, Bangladesh overtook China for the first time in garment shipments to the USA

The Daily Star 5 Sep 2026 6:33 pm

Rajshahi inter-district bus services resume after suspension over Darshana route dispute

Services resume at 1pm after divisional commissioner intervenes

The Daily Star 5 Sep 2026 6:18 pm

Hesson targets Pakistan turnaround in Birmingham

Pakistan coach for the third Test against England, Mike Hesson, has acknowledged the challenges of taking charge of the Test side at short notice but believes the focus must now be on building a balanced attack capable of restoring some of the team

The Daily Star 5 Sep 2026 6:10 pm

Hijra community leader found dead at Chattogram home

Police say initial investigation points to possible strangulation

The Daily Star 5 Sep 2026 5:58 pm

BNP-Jamaat rivalry halts boat race in Sirajganj

Both groups scheduled events at the same venue; administration suspended programmes citing law and order concerns

The Daily Star 5 Sep 2026 5:50 pm

Bangladesh Bank to launch interest-free digital credit facility

The credit can cover utility bills, mobile recharges, education and healthcare costs, travel expenses, taxes and government service fees, deposit instalments, and insurance premiums

The Daily Star 5 Sep 2026 4:44 pm

Bangladesh women thrash Chinese Taipei 7-0

Bangladesh made a stunning start to their Junior Asia Cup campaign, thrashing Chinese Taipei 7-0 in their opening match in China on Saturday.

The Daily Star 5 Sep 2026 4:07 pm

No PM visit to India before UN session: State minister

Humaiun Kobir says bilateral discussions on visit schedule are ongoing

The Daily Star 5 Sep 2026 3:55 pm

Nepali woman rescued alive from buried home 10 days after flood

Chinese man also rescued alive from hydropower tunnel in Rasuwa district

The Daily Star 5 Sep 2026 3:44 pm

Rangpur killings: Relief minister expects charge sheet within days

CID sends 35 pieces of evidence for DNA testing as police await forensic report

The Daily Star 5 Sep 2026 3:26 pm

Hotel crackdown leaves Bangladeshi patients without a roof in Kolkata

Bangladesh Deputy High Commission urges visitors to confirm hotel bookings before travelling

The Daily Star 5 Sep 2026 3:11 pm

Five arrested over rape of seven-year-old madrasa student in Savar

Several arrestees confess during preliminary interrogation; three are minors

The Daily Star 5 Sep 2026 2:42 pm

Three killed as auto-rickshaw, covered van collide head-on in Gazipur

Two others were injured

The Daily Star 5 Sep 2026 2:30 pm

Rangamati hanging bridge resurfaces after seven days

Bridge reopens to tourists as Kaptai Lake water recedes

The Daily Star 5 Sep 2026 2:18 pm

Free-agent XI: Benzema, Pogba, Ramos, Sancho among stars still without a club

From Champions League winners and World Cup champions to former Premier League stars, several high-profile players remain without clubs after failing to secure moves before the deadline.

The Daily Star 5 Sep 2026 1:42 pm

Why is New York City pausing some AI tools in schools? | Explained

The Mayor of New York Zohran Mamdani and Schools Chancellor Kamar H. Samuels on September 2 imposed a one-year moratorium on student-facing generative AI for pupils up to eighth grade for the 202627 academic year

The Hindu 5 Sep 2026 1:16 pm

U.N. approves resolution in support of map that shows Africas true size

The U.N. has backed a map that more accurately represents Africas true size, challenging the centuries-old Mercator projection. The resolution promotes the Equal Earth projection as a more accurate representation of the worlds continents.

The Hindu 5 Sep 2026 12:14 pm

Trump says Witkoff, Kushner heading abroad to discuss Ukraine peace

The duo had been planning to travel to Moscow over the weekend followed by a visit to Kyiv

The Hindu 5 Sep 2026 7:04 am

PSG still winless in Ligue 1 as Monaco go top

Paris Saint-Germain's slow start to the French season continued on Friday as the reigning European champions went in front only to lose 2-1 at home to Monaco, who are top of Ligue 1.

The Daily Star 5 Sep 2026 4:20 am

Sabalenka interrupts US Open match over cannabis smell

World number one Aryna Sabalenka had an unusual interruption during her U.S. Open third-round match on Friday, stopping play to alert the umpire to a strong smell of cannabis drifting on to Louis Armstrong Stadium court.

The Daily Star 5 Sep 2026 4:14 am

'Smart, aggressive' Alcaraz into US Open last 16

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz reached the fourth round of the US Open with a straight-set victory over Wu Yibing and said he's getting there after a four-month injury absence.

The Daily Star 5 Sep 2026 4:08 am

Give an alternative for resolving the gas and electricity crisis: Rizvi to opposition

BNP leader says opposition parties should explain how they would secure gas and electricity instead of merely announcing programmes

The Daily Star 5 Sep 2026 12:47 am

'Top, top bowler': Kent's Milnes full of praise for Hasan Mahmud

Kent seamer Matt Milnes was full of praise for his bowling partner Hasan Mahmud after the Bangladesh pacer continued his merry run of form on his return to county cricket.

The Daily Star 5 Sep 2026 12:13 am

Interim head coach Hesson says Pakistan players used to 'chaos' after shake-up

Interim Pakistan head coach Mike Hesson hopes his drastically revamped squad can come through some all too familiar chaos with a much-improved showing against England in next week's third and final Test in Birmingham.

The Daily Star 4 Sep 2026 10:46 pm

Socio-political issues he raised still relevant now

Say speakers on Abul Mansur Ahmad at event marking his 128th birth anniversary

The Daily Star 4 Sep 2026 10:03 pm

Sweden's Crown Princess praises Indonesia

Antara News 4 Sep 2026 10:01 pm

CCTV footage shows woman taking 7-year-old girl away in Dhaka

Police are searching several areas for Nusrat Jahan after she disappeared yesterday afternoon

The Daily Star 4 Sep 2026 9:59 pm

DB arrests prime accused in Savar madrasa child rape case

Suspect arrested from Kaliakair in Gazipur and handed over to Savar Model Police Station

The Daily Star 4 Sep 2026 9:44 pm

Dhaka's Jurain, Shyampur residents protest prolonged gas, power shortages

Demonstrators form human chain and hold torch procession, warning of tougher action if supply disruptions persist

The Daily Star 4 Sep 2026 8:57 pm

Man Utd in 'good place' despite imperfect squad, says Carrick

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he is delighted with the additions to his squad despite being outspent by Premier League rivals in the transfer window and short on depth in some areas.

The Daily Star 4 Sep 2026 8:54 pm

Abusive remarks on PM: Gazipur youth sent to jail in anti-terrorism case

Police say 20-year-old Sifat Abdullah made derogatory remarks in a Facebook video; NCP leader protests his detention

The Daily Star 4 Sep 2026 8:36 pm

Missouri court blocks Trump-backed U.S. House map, orders it to be put to vote

Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway, a Republican, said she would immediately appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court, asserting that the decision has thrust our State into a full-fledged Constitutional crisis. Missouri's new districts were used in the August primaries

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 8:06 pm

Five EU countries aim to send rejected migrants to 'return hubs' by 2027

Denmark, Greece, Austria, Germany, and the Netherlands agreed to the initiative as Copenhagen hosted talks on the creation of migrant detention centres outside Europe

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 8:05 pm

Tangail celebrates sweets and sarees at first-ever 'Sweet Festival'

Porabarir Chomchom, Kalidas Shondesh and traditional weaving take centre stage at the three-day festival

The Daily Star 4 Sep 2026 7:08 pm

World T20 champions India to face Japan in first international meeting

The reigning T20 world champions India will play Japan for the first time in an international match when the teams meet at the Sano International Cricket Ground in Tochigi on September 22, the two cricket boards said on Friday.

The Daily Star 4 Sep 2026 7:05 pm

Bus drags motorcycle nearly half a km after Jashore crash; 2 killed

The head-on collision occurred on the Jashore-Khulna highway in Abhaynagar, police say

The Daily Star 4 Sep 2026 7:03 pm

'Not a movement to oust govt': Porwar says ahead of long march

Says tomorrow

The Daily Star 4 Sep 2026 6:23 pm

Nepal floods: Indian volunteers take relief to isolated communities as access remains a challenge

A week after the floods, Indian volunteers are travelling up to 10 hours over damaged mountain roads to reach families who have lost homes and livelihoods, while some areas of Rasuwa remain accessible only by helicopter.

The Hindu 4 Sep 2026 6:06 pm

Woman dies in Bogura after collision involving state minister

Vehicle carrying Abdul Bari and his wife fell into a paddy field while trying to avoid her, police say

The Daily Star 4 Sep 2026 5:43 pm