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Former JnU student alleges men identifying themselves as Rab tried to detain her

Police say Rab-2 was requisitioned over a Tk 39 lakh theft case but confirm she was not an accused

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 12:09 am

Defending champion Sabalenka reaches quarterfinals

Sabalenka rallied from 3-1 down in the second set for a 6-4, 6-3 victory on Arthur Ashe Stadium, where men's defending champion Carlos Alcaraz took on 20th-seeded American Tommy Paul in search of a quarter-final berth.

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 11:39 pm

Arsenal deliver emphatic fightback to end Chelsea

Mikel Arteta's side trailed to Morgan Rogers' second-minute goal in a pulsating London derby at the Emirates Stadium but the champions showed why they are firm favourites to retain the title with a blistering response to that early setback.

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 11:30 pm

Yamal hits double as 'nearly perfect' Barcelona thrash Valencia

The reigning champions moved three points clear at the top of La Liga, after Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid lost 1-0 at Real Betis on Friday.

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 11:19 pm

I can never repay your love: President tells Thakurgaon residents

Fakhrul thanks home district for decades of support and calls for unity and peaceful politics

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 10:24 pm

10 more parliamentary committees formed, no chairmanships for opposition MPs

Ruling party says opposition lawmakers must first join the constitutional amendment committee before being considered for standing committee leadership

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 9:49 pm

Enforced disappearance, NHRC bills passed amid opposition walkout

Parliament also approves property law amendment allowing donors to retain lifetime rights over gifted assets

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 9:24 pm

Every 10 seconds, someone was shot: Witness recounts Mirpur-10 violence on Aug 4, 2024

July Uprising survivor tells ICT police and members of Awami League, Chhatra League and Jubo League fired relentlessly at protesters

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 9:16 pm

Impressed Dooley wants to 'have a close look at Zidane'

As many as five overseas-based players represented Bangladesh in the campaign, but as the side failed to win any of their three group matches, few of them produced performances worth talking about. Zidane, however, managed to stand out and leave an impression during the tournament.

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 8:53 pm

Changing Rab

Organisation calls for vetting of personnel, civilian oversight and tighter limits on use of force

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 8:49 pm

Minister orders shorter baggage wait at Dhaka airport

During an unannounced visit to the airport, the minister inspected the baggage-handling process of a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight on the Jeddah-Chattogram-Dhaka route

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 8:24 pm

Lebanon president calls for US help after 4 killed in Israeli strikes

Sunday's strikes, which damaged government premises and destroyed an out-of-service hospital, 'a dangerous escalation,' says Joseph Aoun

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 7:39 pm

Rab arrests madrasa teacher in case over 14-year-old student

Case statement alleges the student was beaten and poisoned in Madhabpur in April 2025

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 7:36 pm

Bangladesh end U-20 campaign with 3-0 defeat to India

Bangladesh ended their AFC U-20 Asian Cup qualifying campaign with a 3-0 defeat to India in Uzbekistan on Sunday, finishing bottom of their four-team group without scoring a single goal.

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 7:19 pm

President waives penalties on 21 NBR officials over protest

The 21 officials cleared of their penalties are: Commissioner (Current Charge) Md Zakir Hossain; joint commissioners of taxes Morshed Uddin Khan, Masuma Khatun, Md Mamun Mia, Monalisa Shahreen Sushmita and Md Sanwarul Kabir; additional commissioners of taxes Murad Ahmed, Mirza Ashiq Rana, Hasan Muhammad Tarek Rekabdar, Sifat-e-Mariam, Sultana Habib, Chand Sultana Chowdhurany, AAM Amimul Ehsan Khan and Sadhan Kumar Kundu; deputy commissioners Imam Tauhid Hasan Shakil, Md Zillur Rahman, Mohammad Saidul Islam, Mohammad Shihabul Islam and Md Shahadat Jamil; and revenue officers Sobuj Mia and Shafiul Boshr.

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 7:18 pm

An economy cant run on emotion; it must run on law: Amir Khosru

Finance minister says companies should continue operating while accused owners face legal proceedings

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 7:16 pm

Murder case filed after couple, foetus found dead in locked Ashulia room

Police say the room was locked from outside and initially suspect a planned killing

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 7:07 pm

2021 T20 WC win against India damaged us a lot: Yousuf's brutal verdict on Pakistan's decline

Former Pakistan batting great Mohammad Yousuf has traced the national team's decline back to one of its most famous victories -- the 10-wicket demolition of India at the 2021 T20 World Cup in Dubai.

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 7:02 pm

HC orders govt to clear dues of retired union parishad secretaries within 60 days

Petitioners had claimed around Tk 20 crore in unpaid gratuity and festival allowances

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 6:36 pm

Photos: Gaza holds funeral for 100 Palestinians recovered from rubble

Gaza families hold mass funeral for 100 people recovered from rubble in Zeitoun neighbourhood. Photos: Gaza holds funeral for 100 Palestinians recovered from rubble

India Vision 6 Sep 2026 6:32 pm

Four die as dengue hospitalisations hit record daily high

1,558 patients admitted in 24 hours; total cases climb to 42,590

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 6:31 pm

Not all employment benefits are taxable

Financial support provided to meet exceptional medical expenditure is fundamentally different from ordinary remuneration

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 6:05 pm

VAT makes up 38% of Bangladesh

27,401 new organisations registered for VAT in 6 months as measures against evasion intensify, he tells parliament

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 5:47 pm

100 teachers may receive Tk 1 lakh each in govt recognition plan

Education Minister Milon says the initiative aims to honour outstanding contributions

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 5:45 pm

BSEC launches new official website

The new website was introduced to make information and services related to the capital market more accessible to investors

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 5:42 pm

Nurses say they use phone lights to treat patients during power cuts at Barishal hospital

Two major public hospitals lack adequate generators and dedicated fuel allocations for backup power

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 5:41 pm

Chinmoy secures bail in 2 more cases, release still blocked

He remains arrested in 2 other cases, his lawyer says

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 5:19 pm

Bangladesh women thrash Pakistan to make it two in a row

After opening their campaign with a 7-0 demolition of Chinese Taipei, the Bangladesh Under-20 side once again produced a commanding performance to move to the top of the Challenger Pool with six points from two matches.

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 5:05 pm

Over 2,500kg gold seized from smugglers between 2010 and 2024: Finance minister

Amir Khosru tells parliament 377.39kg of silver was also confiscated during the period

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 4:39 pm

Grandfather, 2 grandchildren drown in Lakshmipur pond

Police say the children drowned while trying to rescue the 70-year-old after he failed to resurface

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 4:33 pm

Bangladesh resolves 48 of 61 non-tariff barriers flagged by EU: commerce minister

The move comes after the EU flagged the non-tariff barriers to the government in March

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 4:22 pm

EC eyes November start for UP polls, plans drones and body cameras

Commission says preparations are moving rapidly

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 4:03 pm

High Court upholds Ahsan H Mansur

Writ challenging Md Mostaqur Rahman

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 3:48 pm

Jamaat should take criticism against govt to parliament, not streets: Rizvi

BNP leader says Jamaat

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 3:29 pm

Iran's top negotiator threatens 'faster, more intense' response to US attacks

Iran said Sunday that its forces attacked a US naval drone trying to enter the Strait of Hormuz, hours after targeting ships in retaliation for American strikes on three oil tankers.

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 3:27 pm

PM directs stronger dengue prevention drives nationwide

He directed the authorities concerned to work in coordination, saying prevention should receive the highest priority in tackling dengue

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 3:25 pm

Stocks fall sharply as DSE index sheds 103 points in a single day

Among the traded issues, 20 rose, 348 fell and 21 remained unchanged

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 3:20 pm

Bus staff saw money tucked in Ismail

3 suspects arrested after his body was recovered from Dhaka Elevated Expressway

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 3:12 pm

Whats the issue with the way Africa is shown on maps? | Explained

There is no perfect way to flatten the surface of a sphere onto a rectangle, rendering every map a compromise

The Hindu 6 Sep 2026 3:05 pm

Newborn under observation after alleged wrong injection at Ctg hospital

Authorities acknowledge error and promise departmental action against nurse

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 2:41 pm

President reaches Thakurgaon for 2-day visit

Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir to pay respects to parents, attend civic reception and lay university foundation stone

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 1:13 pm

PM urges collective efforts to ensure pollution-free rivers, liveable environment

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today urged everyone to play a responsible role from their respective positions to ensure pollution-free rivers and a clean, liveable environment for future generations.

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 1:10 pm

Shome runs the show as Cosmos cruise past Fort Wayne

Shome played the full 90 minutes and was at the heart of the Cosmos

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 1:09 pm

Three killed as bus falls into ditch in Gopalganj

The incident occurred shortly after the bus crossed Gerakhola Bridge amid heavy rain, with several passengers reportedly in critical condition

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 12:54 pm

Body of Bangladeshi killed in Israeli drone strike returns home after nearly 4 months

23-year-old Shuvo had gone to Lebanon nearly three years ago, hoping to lift his family out of poverty

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 12:52 pm

'They know exactly what you want': Man City's

Enzo Fernandez and Iliman Ndiaye both made their City debuts in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Coventry, giving manager Enzo Maresca an early glimpse of what his two blockbuster late additions can bring to his reshaped squad.

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 12:48 pm

Bidisha gets HC bail in fraud case; no bar on release

Ershad's former wife faces no other pending case, says lawyer

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 12:24 pm

Sullivan breaks 21-year MLS record with LeBron tribute

Sullivan paid tribute to Philadelphia's newest sporting superstar by breaking out LeBron James' trademark 'Chalk Toss' celebration, a nod to the NBA legend and new Philadelphia 76ers arrival.

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 12:17 pm

When did offensive speech become terrorism?

Sifat Abdullah's trouble began with his claim that two electricity bills for his household totalled Tk 9,000

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 12:12 pm

Pakistan the best side in Asia Cup: Wahab Riaz unfazed by humiliating India defeat

The defeat was Pakistan

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 11:39 am

US aircraft carrier departs Thailand after port call

The 5,000-strong crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln docked just north of the resort town of Pattaya, near Bangkok, on Wednesday for five days of rest and recreation after a lengthy Middle East deployment

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 11:35 am

Not today, not here: Infantino tight-lipped on abandoned World Cup rights proposal

On Thursday, FIFA accused UEFA of launching a smear campaign and argued that its opposition to the selloff was motivated by a desire to preserve European football's dominance.

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 11:06 am

Two shot in separate incidents in Dhaka

A trader and a housewife were shot in separate incidents in Dhaka's Shanir Akhra and Darus Salam areas last night

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 10:39 am

Rybakina books US Open fourth-round berth, inches closer to No. 1

World number two Elena Rybakina avenged her French Open defeat to Yuliia Starodubtseva on Sunday, beating the unseeded Ukrainian 7-6 (8/6), 6-3 to reach the US Open last 16.

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 10:30 am

Old friends turn foes

The friendship between Mikel Arteta and Xabi Alonso will add a fascinating layer to an already intriguing London derby, with Arsenal and Chelsea both putting perfect Premier League starts on the line at the Emirates on Sunday.

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 9:55 am

Island Girl: A broken dream

A New Zealand family spent more than two years building a wooden catamaran in Cox

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 9:42 am

Messi sets up goal in first game since Argentina retirement, but Miami held

Lionel Messi provided an assist in Inter Miami's 2-2 draw with Atlanta United in Florida on Sunday in the Argentine's first appearance since retiring from international duty earlier this week.

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 9:13 am