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Farhan, Shamit, Sohel join squad in Jakarta

The remaining three members of the Bangladesh football team joined the squad in Jakarta, completing the contingent ahead of the FIFA ASEAN Cup, which kicks off on September 25.

The Daily Star 22 Sep 2026 1:19 pm

Chaldal workers take to streets over unpaid salaries, dishonoured cheques

The protesters alleged that around 2,800 workers have arrears in salaries

The Daily Star 22 Sep 2026 1:08 pm

Kurigram to introduce temporary cards to ensure fertiliser reaches genuine farmers

Soil Health Protection Cards expected to curb black-market fertiliser sales

The Daily Star 22 Sep 2026 12:49 pm

63-year-old woman arrested over false rape case against mosque imam

PBI found no evidence supporting the allegation against the imam and two mosque staff members, court records show

The Daily Star 22 Sep 2026 12:48 pm

Even if the killers are hanged, I will never get my son back

Parents grieve for 13-year-old Oprotim, who grew up among teachers and friends on Cumilla University campus

The Daily Star 22 Sep 2026 12:28 pm

British Columbia sues OpenAI over Tumbler Ridge school shooting

Nine people, primarily children, were killed in the school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. The shooter, Jesse Van

The Daily Star 22 Sep 2026 12:24 pm

Federation Cup openers deferred by a day

Two of the three opening day matches of the 2026-27 Federation Cup involving Rahmatganj MFS, Brothers Union, Chattogram City FC and Abahani have been deferred by a day, the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) said in a press release on Tuesday.

The Daily Star 22 Sep 2026 12:03 pm

How a Bangladeshi garment-maker is fighting the Middle East energy crunch

Since 2019, 4A has generated its own power, including through solar panels, making it an exception in Bangladesh's garment industry

The Daily Star 22 Sep 2026 11:49 am

Torrential rains brought by Japan typhoon kill two, NHK says

Typhoon Dujuan is the latest extreme weather event in a year of unusually heavy rain, floods and tropical cyclones that have hit regions across the globe, from East Asia to North America and Europe

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 11:16 am

Japan face India today in a historic first cricket match

India will face Japan for the first time in international cricket today, in a one-off T20I at the Sano International Cricket Ground.

The Daily Star 22 Sep 2026 11:14 am

Telecom equipment thefts rise in and around Dhaka

Mobile operators warn

The Daily Star 22 Sep 2026 11:07 am

Typhoon Dujuan leaves four dead in Japan, 45,000 houses without power

Storm dumps record rainfall across parts of Tokyo region

The Daily Star 22 Sep 2026 11:01 am

Indonesia, Japan eye deeper defense, maritime ties

Antara News 22 Sep 2026 10:50 am

France begin new era under Zidane

Now 54, Zidane is widely recognised as one of the all-time great French players, alongside Michel Platini.

The Daily Star 22 Sep 2026 10:47 am

Outrage in India over viral video of teen molested and her friend beaten

Three minors were arrested after videos capturing the assault went viral in India, sparking anger.

BBC 22 Sep 2026 10:44 am

Tigresses suffer first medal-less Asiad campaign after Pakistan loss

The Tigresses have featured in three previous editions of the Asian Games, winning two silver medals and one bronze.

The Daily Star 22 Sep 2026 9:31 am

CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue Trump, challenging White House ban

The news outlets are seeking a temporary restraining order to block Trump's action in federal court in Washington, D.C., with a hearing scheduled for Wednesday.

The Daily Star 22 Sep 2026 9:11 am

Iran foreign minister arrives in New York for UN General Assembly

Araghchi spoke by phone with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres after his arrival and exchanged views on the agenda of the UN General Assembly, Iranian state television reported.

The Daily Star 22 Sep 2026 9:07 am

White House launches Trump TV following press bans

CNN, MS NOW and Politico also went to court after Trump on Friday ordered them to be barred, as the 80-year-old Republican stepped up his years-long assault on the US media.

The Daily Star 22 Sep 2026 9:03 am

PM reaches New York to attend 81st UNGA session

Tarique Rahman scheduled to address UN General Assembly on September 24

The Daily Star 22 Sep 2026 8:58 am

Messi unveils special Argentina No. 10 jersey ahead of Oct 6 farewell match

The Argentina captain posted a video on Instagram on Monday showing him take down his familiar World Cup shirt from a wall display and replace it with the commemorative jersey.

The Daily Star 22 Sep 2026 8:43 am

U.S. halts flights at busy East Coast airports, says fiber line cut at construction site

Ground stops were issued for John F. Kennedy Airport and LaGuardia airports, as well as an airport in Teterboro, New Jersey, as 130 world leaders and dozens of ministers are arriving in New York for the annual high-level meeting of the UNGA

The Hindu 22 Sep 2026 1:08 am

Gold trader shot in Keraniganj; family claims 25-30 bhori of jewellery robbed

Police confirm injuries to two men after shooting and crude-bomb explosions near Hazratpur Bazar

The Daily Star 22 Sep 2026 12:14 am

'The past doesn't count anymore': Mancini turns page as Italy gather for Nations League

Roberto Mancini set a demanding tone as Italy gathered on Monday, insisting on immediate progress while mounting a strong defense of his heavily overhauled squad for his first match back as coach.

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 11:42 pm

Carse needs time away from England, says captain Brook

England white-ball captain Harry Brook says Brydon Carse needs time away from international cricket following a turbulent few weeks for the fast bowler.

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 11:31 pm

U.S. television networks halt Trump coverage in revolt over White House ban

The move means there will be no television coverage of Mr. Trump's trip on Monday, September 21, to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, where he was due to meet a series of foreign leaders.

The Hindu 21 Sep 2026 11:14 pm

My son could be alive or dead: A fathers search for his missing son after the Ashulia explosion

Saiful Islam has gone from hospital to hospital looking for 18-year-old Imtiaz Kazi

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 10:04 pm

Abahani's Fed Cup opener hangs in balance amid fixture row

Abahani and Brothers Union have protested to the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) over its decision to reschedule two of Mohammedan

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 9:55 pm

3 arrested over alleged gang-rape, confinement of class 6 student in Moulvibazar

Police say the girl was held for several days, subjected to repeated sexual abuse and later abandoned in Kamalganj

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 9:46 pm

Fuel price hike starts hitting logistics sector

Owners across Chattogram port

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 9:45 pm

As a tornado formed over Kaptai Lake, cameras came out

Crowds gathered in Rangamati to watch and film the brief vortex, which lasted about 10 minutes and caused no reported damage

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 9:38 pm

Women's NCL expands 'to bring balance

Draft lists prioritizing past NCL, Premier Division, and BCB Women

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 9:24 pm

Busting the Myths of the US Military

As land leases come up for renewal, a new report reveals the facts about the U.S. Armed Forces impacts in the Pacific Islands.

The Diplomat 21 Sep 2026 8:47 pm

Abdur Rouf appointed Bridges Division Secretary, Alimul Amin DG of Passports

Public admin ministry issued separate notifications

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 8:45 pm

Govt forms five working groups to implement National Logistics Policy

The working groups are focused on logistics digitalisation, investment, skills development, multimodal logistics infrastructure and trade facilitation

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 8:38 pm

Maar, maar!: ICT witness says Shamim Osman told associates to beat protester

Witness says critically injured Badiuzzaman was blocked at six points on the way to hospital and later kicked off a van at the gate before being declared dead

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 8:32 pm

2 more DAGs resign citing 'personal reasons'

Resignations come less than two weeks after 6 other law officers stepped down amid unrest over recent appointments and cancellations at AG's office

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 8:30 pm

BPC lost Tk 22,875cr in 6 months as fuel prices stayed below int'l market: Amit

Energy state minister says govt understands the hardship the price hike will cause and apologises to the public

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 8:30 pm

Former Chhatra League leader, Jubo League activist arrested over Kamalapur blasts, say police

Police say suspects disclosed names of several alleged accomplices during interrogation

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 8:28 pm

Justice Debasish Roy Chowdhury made regular High Court judge

Appointment will take effect from the date he takes oath, according to Law Ministry notification

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 8:27 pm

Import rules eased for specialised fabrics used in niche apparel

Apparel exporters will now be able to import specialised fabrics and materials used to produce niche products such as seamless sportswear, underwear and functional garments more easily, as the government has relaxed several provisions of the country's import policy.

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 8:11 pm

Being coached by Zidane 'like a movie', says Mbappe

Kylian Mbappe says being managed by Zinedine Zidane for the French national team is like something out of a movie. The pair will work together for the first time during this international break, as Zidane returns to management five years after leaving Real Madrid.

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 8:10 pm

Trump claims part of U.S. media threat to our National Security

Donald Trump says fake news is a threat to U.S.s national security and it should be stopped

The Hindu 21 Sep 2026 8:02 pm

One last photo: Agustin Giays emotional plan for Messi farewell

Facundo Medina was visibly emotional when discussing Messi and the impact he has had on the national team. I'm sad, he gave us so much joy, he gave us everything, Medina said.

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 8:02 pm

Saifuddin ruled out of Asian Games

Bangladesh pace-bowling all-rounder Mohammed Saifuddin has been ruled out of the cricket event at the 20th Asian Games due to a right hamstring injury, the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) confirmed in a release on Monday.

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 7:46 pm

State challenges ex-CEC Habibul Awal

Deputy attorney general says former CEC cannot be released; defence awaits full text of order

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 7:43 pm

Six police officers dismissed over prolonged absence from duty

Former Dhaka district SP Md Asaduzzaman among officials removed after departmental proceedings

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 7:30 pm

She would barely respond when I tried to talk to her: Mariams father

He calls for a proper investigation as MP Gazi Nazrul and first wife are remanded

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 7:20 pm

EC rules out local govt polls this year

Tentative dates were pushed back after government objections that it had not been consulted on union parishad election dates

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 7:14 pm

Fertiliser dealers demand higher commission, halt to new recruitment

The Bangladesh Fertilizer Association (BFA) has demanded that the sales commission per sack of fertiliser be doubled from Tk 100 to Tk 200 and that the recruitment of new fertiliser dealers be put on hold.

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 6:54 pm

Strengthening ASEAN action against scam networks

Antara News 21 Sep 2026 6:49 pm

Three weeks without club football: What

The changes have been welcomed by supporters tired of frequent interruptions, although FIFA

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 6:43 pm

Govt selects 92 police personnel selected for 2025 medals

Late Rab officer Motaleb Hossain Bhuiyan named for a posthumous Bangladesh Police Medal

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 6:30 pm

Even after the hike, we will bear Tk 70 loss per litre of diesel: Rizvi

BNP leader says the Tk 20 fuel price increase was necessary because of international market conditions

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 6:27 pm

Food security is a global security imperative

Antara News 21 Sep 2026 6:25 pm

Bangladesh seeks to boost fisheries, livestock cooperation with Italy

State minister expresses interest in meeting with Italian undersecretary of state in Rome

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 6:25 pm

Chief of Military Proxy USDP Re-Elected After Power Struggle

Leadership reshuffle comes amid reports that coup leader Min Aung Hlaing was attempting to hijack the party by appointing his trusted allies to top roles.

The Irrawaddy 21 Sep 2026 6:22 pm

Jamaat, NCP, other parties protest fuel price hike saying it would worsen inflation

Demand immediate withdrawal of decision

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 6:16 pm

Regime Troops Ordered to Kill All Civilians in Rakhine Counteroffensive: POWs

Militarys strategy to target civilians has extended from airstrikes to ground campaign, according to captured regime soldiers.

The Irrawaddy 21 Sep 2026 6:15 pm

Spain extend De la Fuente contract until 2032 after World Cup triumph

We're talking about the most successful head coach in the history of the national team, and after fourteen years with us, this is something Luis de la Fuente deserves, a long-term future at the RFEF, said Rafael Louzan, chair of the Spanish FA's board of directors.

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 6:12 pm

Derailment snaps Cox

Coach derailed shortly after the train hit a pickup van at an unauthorised crossing

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 6:09 pm

All 6 dengue deaths in 24 hours reported in Rajshahi division

Death toll this year rises to 190

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 5:40 pm

There was only one Leonard Cohen

Born on September 21, 1934, into a middle-class Jewish family in Westmount, Quebec

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 5:38 pm

Irish privacy regulator fines Google 403 million over location data processing

As a result of Googles failures, individuals could have been unaware that their location was being used to, for example, influence them with ads or to infer their interests, and could lose control over their personal data, DPC Deputy Commissioner Graham Doyle said

The Hindu 21 Sep 2026 5:15 pm

CNN, MS NOW, Politico to sue Trump administration over White House access

This morning, we notified the government that we are filing a lawsuit today to protect our First Amendment rights and defend the principle that the government does not decide what the press reports or publishes, says the statement

The Hindu 21 Sep 2026 5:15 pm

HC questions legality of probe committees against 404 public university teachers

Court asks 22 public universities to explain inquiries formed over allegations of anti-state activities and efforts to bring Sheikh Hasina back

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 5:10 pm

Private ICDs raise six charges 9.85% after fuel price hike

The new charges will take effect from today

The Daily Star 21 Sep 2026 5:10 pm