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Fire breaks out at garment factory in Ashulia

Four fire units responded; cause yet to be confirmed

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 7:16 pm

Were you here to sell chickpeas?: Akram takes aim at Babar

Pakistan cricket is never too far away from a crisis.

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 7:12 pm

Dhaka airport scores 94%, Sylhet 98% in UK aviation security audit

CAAB says cargo security retained 100% compliance as Bangladesh prepares for an ICAO audit

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 7:09 pm

Expand climate-resilient solutions to ensure safe drinking water in coastal regions: Speakers

Conclave showcases Satkhira pilot project with solar-powered RO plants serving 41,000 people

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 7:02 pm

Cabinet approves draft Public Procurement (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026

Proposed amendments seek to protect local industries, boost competition and modernise procurement procedures

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 6:49 pm

We are still alive and still fighting: No backpedalling for Afghan cyclist Hashimi

Hashimi, who fled Afghanistan after the Taliban returned to power in 2021 and is now settled in Italy, hopes her journey serves as an inspiration back home even as UNESCO estimates that 2.4 million Afghan girls have been excluded from secondary education since the change of guard.

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 6:39 pm

India seeks stronger trade ties with Bangladesh

Indian deputy high commissioner meets FBCCI administrator

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 6:27 pm

Stoke away wasnt so bad after all: Ex-England ace Townsend run over by pitch roller in Thailand

Former England international Andros Townsend was partially run over by a pitch roller in Thai football, but avoided serious injury in the bizarre incident.

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 6:16 pm

4 more die with measles-like symptoms, combined toll reaches 1,057

DGHS reports 1,148 new suspected measles and 88 new confirmed cases in 24 hours

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 6:02 pm

Baba, I want to go home: 7-year-old Anushrees last words to her father

After hours of searching for a paediatric ICU bed in Chattogram, Subal Chandra Das watched his daughter lose her battle with dengue

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 5:48 pm

Factory staff say masked men tied up Chinese official, fled with Tk 70 lakh in Dhamrai

Police say they are investigating the reported robbery and conducting drives to recover the money and detain those involved

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 5:30 pm

Before Sophia Loren became a global icon, she was a girl shaped by post-war Italy

At 92, her journey from Sofia Scicolone of Pozzuoli to Oscar-winning screen legend remains a story of survival, reinvention and endurance

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 5:29 pm

Ed Sheeran Addresses Tour Controversy and Gaza Conflict in Emotional Philadelphia Concert

Philadelphia, PA Global music sensation Ed Sheeran delivered a tearful address regarding the controversy surrounding Macklemores removal from his Loop Tour during a concert in Philadelphia on Saturday. Speaking to a nearly full Lincoln Financial Field, Sheeran characterized the situation in Gaza as catastrophic and unjustifiable, acknowledging the widespread backlash and his own mistakes in navigating the fallout. The controversy erupted after Macklemore was reportedly dropped from the tour following pro-Palestinian remarks he made at a New Jersey performance. In solidarity with Macklemore, several other scheduled acts, including Finneas, Danish band Lukas Graham, and Irish folk band Beoga, subsequently withdrew from Sheerans tour. Alone on stage, Sheeran offered an [] Ed Sheeran Addresses Tour Controversy and Gaza Conflict in Emotional Philadelphia Concert

India Vision 20 Sep 2026 5:28 pm

Mahbubur Rahman re-elected as ICC Bangladesh president

Mahbubur Rahman, chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of ETBL Holdings Limited, has been unanimously re-elected as the president of International Chamber of Commerce (ICC)-Bangladesh for a two-year term, while Rupali Chowdhury and AK Azad were elected vice presidents.

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 5:03 pm

Ed Sheeran calls Israel's treatment of Gazans 'unjustifiable', apologises for Macklemore controversy

Sheeran also decried systemic injustice in the West Bank, where Israel's right-wing coalition government has allowed a massive expansion

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 4:48 pm

No reopening of Strait of Hormuz until Irans conditions are met, says Ghalibaf

Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf says Iran must both fight and negotiate, as Mohsen Rezaei says Tehran has conveyed seven conditions to the U.S. through Qatar

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 4:14 pm

Family alleges Dhamrai farmer arrested after police failed to find Jubo League activist son

Police say Kolim Uddin had no previous case but was arrested over information that he supported the Awami League

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 4:11 pm

Govt to launch intensified measles vaccination drive on Sept 26: Health minister

Campaign will run until Oct 31 as measles cases and deaths continue to rise

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 3:49 pm

ICT accepts charges against Zafar Iqbal, DU ex-VC Kamal, six others over July Uprising

Accused face charges of conspiracy, incitement and abetment over attacks on protesters

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 3:36 pm

Kali idol, gold ornaments stolen from Faridpur temple

Thieves broke through several locks and fled with the idol and some religious artefacts, temple authorities said

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 3:23 pm

CoU students block Dhaka-Ctg highway demanding justice for Opratim

Students demand arrests, 60-day trial and action against police officials over teenager

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 2:02 pm

11-party alliance rejects govt move to amend Constitution

Golam Porwar says parliamentary process bypasses referendum mandate

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 2:01 pm

Shafali storm crushes Bangladesh, India march into final

The defeat leaves Bangladesh with one final chance to return from the Games with a medal.

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 1:50 pm

Home minister hopes for speedy trial in Opratim killing

Lauds police for arresting all accused and seizing evidence within 12 hours

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 1:50 pm

Listyo highlights women as leaders of change

Antara News 20 Sep 2026 1:33 pm

Four arrested over cocktail explosions outside Jatrabari Police Station

Unexploded cocktails also recovered; police say all four arrestees are active AL members

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 1:15 pm

36 goals, 4.5 per game and counting: Stop Barca if you can!

Those numbers are ridiculous enough on their own. The underlying data makes them even harder to dismiss.

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 12:56 pm

For 2 lakh people, crossing the Vatua river remains an ordeal

Bridge at Salal Ghat could ease transport woes, say locals; MP says steps will be taken to end people

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 12:43 pm

Mass drone barrage on Moscow kills two

The capital's Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said that more than 1,600 drones had been intercepted and shot down, 450 of which were aimed at Moscow

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 11:13 am

Toddler rescued within six hours of abduction in Chattogram

SRB team arrested a couple over the alleged abduction of the child

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 11:10 am

First janaza of Comilla University teacher

Opratim

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 10:25 am

'Beautiful' but 'little tighter': IOC president impressed by Asian Games wooden huts despite criticism

IOC president Kirsty Coventry called the shipping container-style huts for Asian Games athletes eautiful on Sunday -- but conceded they were a little tighter than similar accommodation at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 10:13 am

Traditional boat race held in Jashore

Seventeen boats took part in the race at Chander Beel, drawing crowds to watch the rural tradition

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 10:04 am

Brighton defeat a 'big lesson' against complacency for Arsenal, says Arteta

Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's 3-0 defeat by Brighton on Saturday was a ig lesson for the defending Premier League champions after they were beaten for the first time this season.

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 9:57 am

Teen arrested over attempted rape of four children in Patuakhali

The mother of one of the alleged victims later filed the case under the Women and Children Repression Prevention Act

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 9:25 am

Lampard's Coventry earn landmark first Premier League win in 25 years

Jay Dasilva sealed Coventry City's first Premier League win in 25 years on Saturday as Frank Lampard's side finally kick-started their season with a 1-0 victory at Nottingham Forest.

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 9:12 am

Flames, smoke seen near Riyadh airport; Houthis claim attacks on Saudi capital

Saudi Arabia had sent alerts overnight warning of potential danger around Riyadh, amid an escalation in attacks by the Houthis in the kingdom.

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 9:03 am

Four killed as bus, auto-rickshaw collide in Patuakhali

Dhaka-bound bus collided head-on with the three-wheeler before plunging into a roadside ditch, police say

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 8:54 am

Japan triathlete Hojo wins first gold of Asian Games

Japan's Takumi Hojo got host nation Japan off to a perfect start when he won the first gold medal of the Asian Games on Sunday in the men's individual triathlon.

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 8:36 am

Raphinha hattrick fires perfect Barca to victory at Sevilla

Raphinha scored a superb hattrick to earn Barcelona a 3-1 win at Sevilla on Saturday in La Liga and preserve their 100 percent record.

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 8:11 am

Trump cuts short weekend, returns to White House

US President Donald Trump cut short a weekend at Camp David to return unexpectedly to the White House on Saturday, as tensions rose in the Middle East

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 7:38 am

Mum's viral barefoot race sparks debate over India's education crisis

Unprepared and in flip-flops, the 47-year-old widow ran 3km to try secure her daughter's future.

BBC 20 Sep 2026 4:48 am

Why has U.S. deployed space weapons? |Explained

What is a space control weapon? What has the U.S. said? Are there treaties limiting weapons deployments in space?

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 1:52 am

Sounds of explosions heard in Ctg, police say 'rumour'

Video purportedly showing explosions surfaces on social media; The Daily Star could not independently verify it

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 12:44 am

Death of CoU teacher

Police detain three young men over alleged killing of 13-year-old Opratim

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 12:26 am

England return to top of T20 rankings with SL whitewash

England returned to the summit of the T20 world rankings with another thumping of Sri Lanka to complete a 3-0 series whitewash in Manchester on Saturday.

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 10:58 pm

Contractor accused of assaulting journalist in Kushtia

Journalist allegedly attacked while reporting on irregularities in Tk 9cr project

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 10:21 pm

Shariatpur AL leader dies at hospital while in jail custody

He was accused in an anti-terrorism case filed over a procession

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 9:54 pm

What do I live for now?

Asks mother after body of her only boy found; 3 suspects held

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 9:44 pm

Brighton end Arsenal's perfect record

Arsenal's perfect start to their Premier League title defence came off the rails in a 3-0 trouncing by Brighton, while Tottenham remain winless after a 3-2 defeat to Aston Villa.

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 9:37 pm

Why cheaper money is failing to unlock investment

Over the last couple of years, businesses have raised concerns over high interest rates on loans and urged the Bangladesh Bank (BB) to cut its policy rates to reduce the cost of funds

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 9:28 pm

Jamal draws on 2018 success ahead of Jakarta return

Eight years ago at Jakarta's Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Bangladesh football made history by advancing to the knockout stage of the Asian Games for the very first time. Bangladesh captain Jamal Bhuiyan played a pivotal role in that campaign, scoring a stoppage-time winner against Qatar in their final group match.

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 9:07 pm

4 crude bombs explode in Jatrabari, one injured

Blasts occurred in front of Samad Super Market, police say

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 8:40 pm

Animal feed demand to reach 10 million tonnes by 2030

A study of the Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) finds

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 8:39 pm

Bus set on fire in Mirpur-1

Fire extinguished before it could spread, police say

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 8:38 pm

BAFFA argues against 100% foreign ownership in freight forwarding sector

The Bangladesh Freight Forwarders Association (BAFFA) has urged the government not to expand 100 percent foreign ownership in the country

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 8:18 pm

Muslims worldwide will resist any attempt to attack Makkah, Madinah: Kaikobad

Religious affairs minister says millions of Muslims would sacrifice their lives to protect the holy cities

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 7:50 pm

Home minister should resign for failing to ensure security: Nahid

Death of CoU teacher

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 7:48 pm

'We never gave up, and that's the best message we could send': Scaloni looks beyond tough World Cup

Now, with the tournament behind them, the Argentina coach wants to use the next phase to introduce younger players without losing the spirit that has carried the team through an extraordinary eight-year cycle.

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 7:46 pm

58-yr-old sent to jail over rape of 13-yr-old schoolgirl in Mymensingh

Man arrested after girl's father files case

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 7:27 pm

Major problems at Riyadh airport, with flights cancelled, delayed: Flightradar24

An Aramco fuel tank near Riyadhs international airport was on fire Saturday (September 19, 2026), according to an AFP journalist, after people in the city reported hearing explosions.

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026 7:07 pm

TNI hunts OPM suspects after Papua driver killed

Antara News 19 Sep 2026 7:05 pm

21-yr-old sent to jail over alleged gang rape in Mymensingh

Police to seek five-day remand; four other accused still at large

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 6:55 pm

A life for a smartphone? The murder of a Cumilla teen raises grim questions

The killing of 13-year-old Opratim raises disturbing questions about child safety and the violence surrounding everyday theft and snatching

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 6:49 pm

Unheralded Samin denies Bashundhara Kings a winning start

Samin Yassar Juel came off the bench in the 89th minute and scored an equaliser deep into stoppage time as Arambagh Krira Sangha held defending champions Bashundhara Kings to a 1-1 draw in their opening Bangladesh Football League fixture at Gopalganj District Stadium on Saturday.

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 6:39 pm

IFRS 9 adoption to challenge banks amid high NPLs: experts

Implementation of international best practice of accounting, IFRS 9, in the banking sector would be challenging amid the huge non-performing loans and the sector

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 6:37 pm

Two killed, five injured as bus hits parked truck in Sirajganj

At least two were killed and five others injured when a speeding bus hit a parked truck on the Jamuna Bridge West Zone Highway in Sirajganj

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 6:19 pm

What did I learn from Citi and PwC?

Citi and PwC taught me different things, but the most important lessons from both institutions were surprisingly similar. Whether you are running a bank, advising a business or leading a team, you are ultimately dealing with the same thing: trust. It takes years to build, but only moments to lose

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 5:46 pm

Four killed as bus, private car collide in Munshiganj

Another critically injured

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 4:44 pm

2 more die as dengue cases cross 60,000

Death toll rises to 178

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 4:36 pm

One detained after 13-year-old boy found dead in Cumilla

Body found 22 hours after boy went missing

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 4:36 pm

Ctg Port: Pro-BNP workers

They urged the government to engage foreign firms to develop the non-profitable Payra Port, not the already profitable NCT

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 4:26 pm

Asian Games open with unity message after troubled build-up

The 20th Asian Games opened in Japan on Saturday with a message of unity following a troubled build-up to the multi-sport spectacular that has more athletes than the Olympics.

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 4:19 pm