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PM Tarique arrives in Dubai en route to Dhaka

He is expected to land at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 8:40am

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 1:27 am

Hasan, Khaled help Kent earn promotion to County Championship's top division

Bangladesh pacers Hasan Mahmud and Khaled Ahmed played important roles in Kent

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 11:33 pm

Nahid condemns Mirpur health centre demolition, alleged looting

NCP convener demands immediate arrest and prosecution of those responsible

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 11:17 pm

India to send second-string side to SAFF Championship, says report

India are set to prioritise two international friendlies against New Zealand in November over the SAFF Championship in Dhaka, according to a Times of India report.

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 10:30 pm

What could Manchester City face if charges are upheld?

Manchester City could face severe sporting sanctions if the reported verdict in the Premier League's 115-charge financial case is upheld.

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 10:00 pm

Anti-Terrorism Unit to be renamed Special Response Unit: Home minister

APBn to get investigative powers for crimes in Rohingya camps, he says

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 9:50 pm

Salahuddin warns police of criminal, sedition cases for indiscipline

'If anyone violates discipline or commits any kind of offence while performing duties, we will not limit the matter to departmental punishment,' says home minister

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 9:39 pm

Ireland players vote to play Israel tie despite Gaza unease

Players from Ireland's football team voted on Saturday to fulfil a UEFA Nations League tie with Israel despite player unease over the war in Gaza.

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 8:34 pm

'Where are the administration, law enforcement agencies?': Shafiqur

Says attack deprived local people of access to healthcare

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 8:21 pm

'Where are the administration, law enforcement agencies?', asks Shafiqur

Says attack deprived local people of access to healthcare

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 8:21 pm

Woman, infant killed in Manikganj bus-motorcycle collision

Family thrown off motorcycle after bus hit them from wrong side

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 8:12 pm

Pedestrian killed after being run over by municipal excavator

UNO says authorities will take steps to ensure the future of the deceased

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 8:04 pm

Govt to re-examine cases of primary teacher recruits missing appointment letters: Milon

Edu minister says cases of candidates who remain without letters will be reviewed after verification amid protests over delayed appointments

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 7:59 pm

Shuki cherishes Bangladesh debut despite defeat

Shuki Itofusa did not expect his Bangladesh debut to come so soon, but when the opportunity came, the Japan-based forward was ready.

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 7:28 pm

5,823 students awarded for book reading

The two-day award-giving festival began on Friday at the Abdul Karim Sahitya Bisharad Auditorium of Bangla Academy

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 7:16 pm

Dengue claims 8 more lives, 1,432 hospitalised in 24 hours

Death toll rises to 219 as dengue cases reach 71,536

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 6:59 pm

3 more die with measles-like symptoms, combined toll now 1,087

DGHS reports 980 new suspected measles and 84 new confirmed cases in 24 hours

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 6:56 pm

Militant attack kills 11 at security check post in northern Pakistan: police

18 others wounded

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 6:54 pm

Dhaka Chamber seeks Malaysian support to boost exports, investment

The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has sought Malaysia

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 6:54 pm

Donation money, temple items allegedly stolen in Bogura

Police investigating theft; no formal complaint filed yet

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 4:34 pm

Kazakh businessman becomes new FIDE president

Kazakh businessman Timur Turlov was elected as the eighth president of world chess governing body FIDE on Saturday after a closely fought contest at the organisation's General Assembly in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, .

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 4:28 pm

Washington leaves Hasina to Dhaka and Delhi, signals confidence in BNP

It will clearly embolden the current government while further frustrating Awami League loyalists

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 4:25 pm

Bangladesh, U.S. sign MoU on strategic civil nuclear cooperation

The agreement, signed in New York, comes as Bangladesh seeks to diversify its long-term energy sources and expand its Rooppur nuclear power plant project

The Hindu 26 Sep 2026 4:07 pm

Madhumati erosion devours homesteads, threatens two Faridpur villages

Water Development Board plans protection work along 15km of riverbank, officials say

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 3:23 pm

Tourism board seeks more private investment, inter-ministry coordination

Says coordinated efforts and local participation key to sector

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 3:12 pm

Josh Inglis out of South Africa ODIs with finger fracture

Australia wicketkeeper batter Josh Inglis has been ruled out of the remaining ODIs against South Africa. Inglis sustained a fracture in his right index finger during South Africa

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 2:55 pm

Four detained after AL flash procession, crude bomb blasts in Dhanmondi

Police say procession was brought out under banner of Mohammadpur thana unit around noon

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 2:55 pm

Govt forms high-level panel to fast-track Matarbari projects

The initiative follows the implementation of the MIDA ordinance which came into effect on August 1, 2025

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 2:52 pm

Four arrested over vandalism, looting at Radda health centre in Mirpur

Police say four suspects admitted involvement in attack that left the health facility extensively damaged

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 2:52 pm

US regains foothold in Bangladesh

Bangladesh imported over 17.4 lakh tonnes of corn to meet the requirements of its feed industry, of which approximately 111,000 tonnes were of American origin in MY26

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 2:40 pm

Bangladesh to face Malaysia in quarterfinals of Asian Games men's cricket event

Bangladesh will begin their men's cricket campaign at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games with a quarterfinal against Malaysia on September 29 after the preliminary stage concluded yesterday.

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 2:28 pm

17 rescued from Teknaf house before suspected trafficking to Malaysia

Suspected traffickers flee as syndicate allegedly planned to traffic men and force them into labour

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 1:32 pm

Iraq seeks exemption from U.S. ban on Iran airlines

All Iraqi airports enforced the ban this week, resulting in major disruption at the airport of the holy city of Najaf, the main destination for Iranian flights to Iraq

The Hindu 26 Sep 2026 1:08 pm

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkiye defence officials resolve to assist Riyadh in wake of Houthi attacks

Top defence officials strongly affirmed their commitment to collective defence, thereby demonstrating the resolve of the three countries in defending the security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Saudi Arabia

The Hindu 26 Sep 2026 12:14 pm

US-Bangla moves up to fourth among South Asia

Maldivian tops the 2026 list, followed by Nepal Airlines and Alliance Air

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 11:44 am

Bangladesh, US sign civil nuclear cooperation deal

The MoU recorded the shared position that all civil nuclear cooperation should follow the highest standards of nuclear safety, security, safeguards, and non-proliferation

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 11:20 am

Govt launches nationwide catch-up measles-rubella vaccination campaign

Around 34 lakh unvaccinated children aged 6-59 months are expected to be covered under the campaign, which will continue until October 31

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 10:37 am

Pietersen holds Ashes talks with England coach Fleming

Kevin Pietersen, fresh from joining England's backroom staff after over a decade away, has spoken with Test coach Stephen Fleming about helping the red-ball side ahead of the next Ashes series, but said his schedule makes a broader role unlikely.

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 10:18 am

Guruh Soekarnoputra to be buried next to Fatmawati

Antara News 26 Sep 2026 10:10 am

Asian Games: Bangladesh beat Indonesia for second straight win

Bangladesh secured their second consecutive victory in the men's hockey competition at the 20th Asian Games, beating Indonesia 3-1 in their Pool A encounter at the Gifu Prefectural Green Stadium in Japan today.

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 10:00 am

'I have faith that the club will be cleared': Rodri confident in Man City innocence despite reported charges

Former Manchester City midfielder Rodri backed the club to ultimately win a legal battle with the Premier League despite reports on Friday that the English giants have been found guilty on 114 charges.

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 9:42 am

Modi, Yunus set aside differences to hold talks on minorities, boundary tensions, and Hasina

Bangladesh Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has spoken about Sheikh Hasina, Ganges and Teesta Water Treaty among others, in the 40 minute meeting

The Hindu 26 Sep 2026 9:02 am

India, Chile to start talks for comprehensive trade pact: PM

Worlds biggest copper producer CODELCO signs deal with Hindustan Copper Ltd that could reduce Chiles dependence on Chinese market; India, Chile agree to deepen cooperation on Antarctica exploration

The Hindu 26 Sep 2026 9:02 am

Not very encouraging: Mbappe to return to Madrid as injury leaves France, Real anxious

Kylian Mbappe's knee injury has cast a shadow over Zinedine Zidane's successful debut as France coach and could prove a major blow to Real Madrid's hopes of reviving their fortunes this season.

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 9:02 am

Congo plane crash kills 14, including two senior military officials

The plane was returning to the capital city, Kinshasa, from southwestern Kikwit when it developed a technical fault and crashed in Kenge where everyone on board died

The Hindu 26 Sep 2026 9:00 am

Mancini finds positives in Italy's defeat to Belgium, accepts fans' jeers

Roberto Mancini accepted boos from Italy fans as a normal part of the game but insisted there were positives to take from a 2-0 defeat to Belgium on his return as head coach.

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 8:16 am

PM holds 30 official engagements during four-day New York visit: Mahdi Amin

Tarique holds bilateral meetings with 11 countries, discusses trade, investment, manpower exports, energy security and Rohingya crisis

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 8:15 am

TikTok agrees to teen limits in US settlement following Meta

A trial had been set to begin Monday in the southern US state over claims by Alabama that TikTok misled parents about tools meant to shield children from harmful content

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 8:03 am

Aim should be to reduce gap with world standards

In an interview with The Daily Star

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 7:30 am

TV networks resume covering White House as press access fight continues

Trump last week banned the three outlets from the White House, before a judge ordered the administration to restore their access.

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 6:56 am

ShinyHunters hackers say they stole psychiatric and medical records of FBI staff

ShinyHunters, one of the world's most notorious and attention-seeking hacking crews, first said it had breached the FBI on Tuesday.

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 6:51 am

Trump, Xi end summit long on pomp, but short on progress

Trump said he discussed the stalled Iran war with Xi, and the two leaders confirmed that they would meet for a third and fourth time this year at international summits in China and the United States.

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 6:45 am

Trump rejects Iranian peace proposal, WSJ reports

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi had told reporters at the United Nations on Friday that Iran conveyed its peace plan to the US through Qatari mediators, saying a deal would trigger a seven-day countdown to reopening the strait and a pause in regional fighting.

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 6:40 am

Embolo follows Xhaka out of Swiss squad over fake Covid documents

Switzerland striker Breel Embolo has been left out of the squad for the upcoming Nations League matches after being sanctioned for using forged Covid-19 test certificates during the pandemic.

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 1:22 am

Overweight and weak: On the UN, the 81st session of the UN General Assembly

The United Nations is unwieldy, and needs to move away from superpower hegemony

The Hindu 26 Sep 2026 1:09 am

PM Tarique, Kuwait Crown Prince discuss expanding labour recruitment, trade

The leaders agree to deepen cooperation in labour recruitment, investment and other potential sectors during bilateral talks in New York

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 12:18 am

PM holds bilateral, sideline meetings with leaders of several states

Meetings focus on trade, investment, skilled manpower, education, technology and health

The Daily Star 25 Sep 2026 11:38 pm

UN Security Council condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia

The council stressed the importance of upholding international law and freedom of navigation

The Hindu 25 Sep 2026 11:07 pm

Not the dream we had: Bangladesh coach Dooley after Malaysia reality check

For the Bangladesh coach, the defeat was ultimately a lesson in where his team stand.

The Daily Star 25 Sep 2026 10:44 pm

Woman arrested for allegedly hacking husband to death in Magura

Police say the 27-year-old confessed to attacking her husband with a sharp weapon while he slept, following longstanding marital discord

The Daily Star 25 Sep 2026 10:34 pm