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Brazilian Martinelli joins Saudi Al-Hilal from Arsenal

Since joining the club in 2019, the 25-year-old made 278 appearances for Arsenal in all competitions, scoring 62 goals, helping them win the Premier League last season, the FA Cup in 2020 and the FA Community Shield in 2023.

The Daily Star 4 Sep 2026 1:29 am

Osaka holds her nerve to reach US Open third round

The 13th seed has spent years taming her own tendency toward self-recrimination, and showed the best evidence of her new career outlook as she reclaimed her composure with a bathroom break before the third set at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

The Daily Star 4 Sep 2026 12:58 am

FIFA blasts UEFA

UEFA has made no secret of its desire to remove Infantino, who had hoped to be re-elected unopposed for a fourth and final term next March after a highly successful World Cup.

The Daily Star 4 Sep 2026 12:48 am

World Cup winner Llorente retires from Spain duty at 31

The Atletico Madrid defender, 31, made his senior team debut for Spain in 2020 and was part of the squad that beat Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup in July, although he remained on the bench in the final.

The Daily Star 4 Sep 2026 12:37 am

Mandhana smashes multiple records with spectacular ton

Mandhana scored a fiery 124 runs off 64 deliveries, a knock that included 14 fours and seven maximums, as she overtook Mithali Raj to become the all-time leading run-scorer in women

The Daily Star 4 Sep 2026 12:24 am

PM continues to build confidence, BNP corrodes it

Yes, it is still too early to provide a conclusive assessment of BNP

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 11:30 pm

37 people die from fumes during oil pipeline theft in Nigeria: NGO

At least 37 people died early Thursday in Nigeria's oil-rich southern Niger Delta after inhaling fumes during the theft of fuel from a pipeline, a local NGO said

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 11:23 pm

Man hacked, shot dead in Chattogram

Md Karim was killed at Keranihat Bazar, police say

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 11:06 pm

Nepal flash floods: Death toll rises to 1,259; missing figure crosses 5,000

Risks of fresh floods loomed due to incessant rainfall in the upstream areas of the Bhotekoshi River

The Hindu 3 Sep 2026 10:09 pm

Standing committee chairmanship row grips parliament for third day

Exchange between Shafiqur Rahman and Salahuddin Ahmed comes as parliament forms the Textiles and Jute Ministry standing committee

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 9:54 pm

Rab member among 5 arrested over alleged robbery plot in Dhaka

DB says the group was preparing for a robbery and that a pistol and police-marked handcuffs were seized

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 9:40 pm

'Everyone a winner' with Barcola transfer, says PSG coach Luis Enrique

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique insisted Thursday that the sale of France winger Bradley Barcola to Liverpool was a good deal for all parties, as the reigning European champions get ready to defend their Champions League title without one of their key players from the last two campaigns.

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 9:08 pm

Govt links 12,000 institutions to broadband

The government has connected more than 12,000 institutions to broadband internet across the country during the first 180 days of its tenure, according to progress reports prepared by the Posts and Telecommunications Division and the ICT Division.

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 9:00 pm

We are very disheartened: Deputy speaker flags delay in bill submission

MPs are being denied adequate time to review bills before they are sent to parliamentary committees, says Kayser Kamal

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 8:59 pm

Bill to abolish Rab, create SRB placed as Nahid, Shafiqur demand broader discussion

Home minister defends proposed SRB, saying the new unit would have stronger accountability and disciplinary safeguards

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 8:54 pm

TIB raises concerns over independence of proposed rights bills

Investigation authority effectively remains in the 'hands of the accused', says Iftekharuzzaman

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 8:39 pm

When AI changes the world's demand for copper

Antara News 3 Sep 2026 8:35 pm

BFUJ, DUJ rally for immediate formation of 10th Wage Board for journalists

Journalist leaders also demand an interim dearness allowance, citing rising living costs and delays in implementing wage board provisions

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 8:22 pm

'We are only here to serve the cricketers': Tamim pushes back against BPL criticism

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Tamim Iqbal has defended his decision to postpone this season's Bangladesh Premier League (BPL), pushing back against critics by asserting that only a partial story of the controversy has been told.

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 8:14 pm

Bill placed in parliament to abolish provision allowing former owners to reclaim troubled banks

Proposed amendment would repeal Section 18(A), which allowed former owners to regain control by repaying 7.5% of state support upfront and the rest within two years

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 8:03 pm

All hype, no goals as Bangladesh U-20s

It is a disappointing position for a side that arrived in Uzbekistan with considerable optimism after winning the SAFF U-20 Championship earlier this year.

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 8:00 pm

Over 1,800 stolen concrete blocks returned to embankment in Netrokona

Administration sets seven-day deadline after theft from the Tk 1.20 crore Chikadubi crop protection embankment

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 7:56 pm

Bangladesh, China discuss strengthening defence cooperation

Two sides focus on military training, education exchanges and technological cooperation

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 7:32 pm

Fatullah madrasa teacher arrested over alleged sexual assault of student

Police say the accused was sent to jail after the student gave a statement before a magistrate and underwent medical examination

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 7:17 pm

Mourinho to watch MLS just for Messi

Mourinho said there were no words to properly describe the quality of one of football

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 7:13 pm

I have returned to the people: Mirza Abbas's emotional return to parliament

Returning after months of treatment abroad, the BNP lawmaker seeks prayers for strength to serve his constituency and the country

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 7:09 pm

15,717 children reported missing in Bangladesh in Jan-July 2026, 2,038 untraced: Police

Police Headquarters says 13,679 missing children were rescued or returned to their families

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 7:04 pm

Bangladesh remittances hit $35.59 billion in FY2025-26 as Saudi, UK inflows surge: Minister

Remittances from the US fall nearly 36%

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 6:55 pm

38 Bangladeshis rescued from cyber scam compounds in Cambodia return home

Around 1,800 more waiting to return home after Cambodia waives fines for overstayers

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 6:49 pm

BCB introduces major match-fee hikes amid BPL postponement

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Tamim Iqbal on Thursday announced major increases in match fees for domestic cricketers, amid growing concerns that top players could lose significant earnings following the postponement of this season

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 6:38 pm

ACC approves case against Hasina, Rehana over alleged Tk 276cr CSR fund embezzlement

Former Exim Bank chairman Mohammad Nazrul Islam Mazumder is also accused in the case involving funds collected for the Bangabandhu Memorial Trust

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 6:29 pm

Nearly 30,000 cases pending in labour courts, tribunal: Minister

Global conflicts could drive demand for workers in reconstruction and infrastructure projects, Ariful Haque tells parliament

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 6:18 pm

ACC seeks Youth and Sports Ministry records in probe involving Asif Mahmud

Ministry asked to submit documents by September 10

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 6:09 pm

Dzeko to retire after Sweden game next month

Veteran Bosnia and Herzegovina captain Edin Dzeko announced on Thursday that he would retire from international duty after October's Nations League match against Sweden.

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 6:04 pm

Bangladesh-India trade faces restrictions from both sides: Commerce minister

Bilateral trade stands at $12.75 billion, with Bangladesh exporting goods worth $1.89 billion to India, Khandakar Abdul Muktadir tells parliament

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 5:25 pm

Riaz appears before High Court but fails to secure anticipatory bail in July Uprising murder cases

The High Court removed his bail petitions from the cause list in cases filed with Shahbagh and Jatrabari police stations

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 5:23 pm

Bus strike ends in Jamalpur after assurances on workers

Services resume on all routes following talks with district administration, police

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 5:14 pm

Told surfing was not for girls, Fatema now heads to Asian Games for Bangladesh

The 17-year-old Cox

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 5:13 pm

4 more die of dengue, 1,252 hospitalised in 24 hours

Death toll reaches 111, cases cross 39,500

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 5:09 pm

India ready to help end war in Ukraine: Jaishankar

The External Affairs Minister said attacks on commercial shipping featured prominently in his discussions with Ukrainian counterpart

The Hindu 3 Sep 2026 5:04 pm

402 garment factories closed in Bangladesh in 3 years: Commerce minister

Parliament was told that 282 BGMEA and 120 BKMEA member factories shut during the period amid global and domestic pressures

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 4:53 pm

Putin cites chance of peace deal but says Ukrainian aviation warning makes it harder

Ukrainian attacks on civilian merchant ships and reported threats of attacks on civilian aircraft were acts of state terrorism, which he said complicates the prospects for bilateral peace talks, Russian President Vladimir Putin said

The Hindu 3 Sep 2026 4:16 pm

Bangladesh signs $1bn Islamic Development Bank loan for Eastern Refinery expansion

PM Tarique says Bangladesh is increasingly looking to the lender and its affiliates as reliable sources of development financing

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 4:13 pm

New U.S. tariffs on drones take effect

Drones with a takeoff weight exceeding 25 kilograms, as well as those with thermal imaging capabilities and docking stations face a 100% tariff; smaller drones face a 25% duty

The Hindu 3 Sep 2026 4:08 pm

India's economic growth source of confidence for world: PM Modi

The Belgian Prime Minister described the conclusion of the India-European Union free trade pact as a major milestone and said New Delhi and Brussels are building a relationship that is broad and more strategic than ever before

The Hindu 3 Sep 2026 4:07 pm

Their mother died a month ago. Last night, the siblings lost their father too

Ratan Poddar died after being hit by a minibus last night

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 4:01 pm

WALOVI Launches Indonesia

Antara News 3 Sep 2026 3:41 pm

Tea worker leader arrested over Sreemangal protest violence

Protesters allege they were attacked by union leaders, union denies allegation

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 3:36 pm

ICT allows Farzana Rupa

Rupa is facing trial with 40 others over alleged atrocities during the May 2013 Hefazat crackdown

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 3:14 pm

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Antara News 3 Sep 2026 2:50 pm

Barclays faces UK complaint over financing of Rampal power plant

Three complainants allege the lender failed to conduct adequate due diligence over environmental and human rights risks

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 2:26 pm

Alcaraz believes 'impossible' schedule raising injury threat

Carlos Alcaraz said Wednesday he plans to play fewer tournaments in future, blaming an impossible tennis calendar for a rising number of injuries in the sport.

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 2:18 pm

Nepal flood toll rises to 1,252 as at least 4,216 remain unaccounted for

The death toll continues to rise as thousands remain unaccounted for, including nearly 900 hydropower workers still missing.

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 1:30 pm

CityUHK neuroscientist crack code on brain multitasking, uncovering neural mechanisms behind cognitive bottlenecks

CityUHK neuroscientist crack code on brain multitasking, uncovering neural mechanisms behind cognitive bottlenecks

The Hindu 3 Sep 2026 1:30 pm

Nine Years, One Focus: Dinto Solar Builds HJT Momentum from Lab to Global Markets

Nine Years, One Focus: Dinto Solar Builds HJT Momentum from Lab to Global Markets

The Hindu 3 Sep 2026 12:35 pm

Two fishermen drown, two missing as trawler capsizes off Cox

Vessel sinks after coming under storm early today while returning from fishing trip

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 12:00 pm

Tarique Rahman attends Janmashtami programme in Dhaka

The event brought together Hindu community leaders, priests, sebaits and other prominent citizens from across the country

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 11:48 am

Growing presence of courtside content creators in tennis sparks debate

Jessica Pegula is all in favor of bringing more fans into tennis, but the world number three said Wednesday it's important to keep the focus on the game.

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 11:39 am

Dhaka-Jamalpur bus services suspended over attack on transport workers after accident

Passengers face higher travel costs as alternative vehicles raise fares amid the transport stoppage

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 11:34 am

Over 250 stranded on ferry for over seven hours in Ctg

Poor navigability forces Kopotakkho to wait for high tide to reach Bansbaria

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 11:16 am

India's GDP growth defies oil shock but stirs up controversy

India's 7.8% GDP growth has been met with scepticism over methodology and long-term durability due to a weak monsoon.

BBC 3 Sep 2026 11:15 am

Brazil, Japan to play World Cup rematch in Singapore

Japan will get a chance to avenge their heart-breaking World Cup defeat to Brazil when they take part in a four-team international tournament in Singapore in November, organisers said Thursday.

The Daily Star 3 Sep 2026 10:58 am