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Himalayas approaching tipping point, millions of livelihoods at stake: report

The findings come after the collapse of a Himalayan glacier in late August along the Nepal-Tibet border, which caused cascading landslides and flash floods in the valleys below.

The Daily Star 14 Sep 2026 2:15 pm

Gas, power supply to industries to improve from tomorrow: FBCCI

The statement came after a meeting between the prime minister and the leaders of 21 trade bodies

The Daily Star 14 Sep 2026 1:52 pm

Some members of my own team have disowned me: Badhan drops bombshell after landing in Dhaka

Actress Azmeri Haque Badhan returned to Bangladesh this morning after allegedly being attacked and harassed during her visit to Italy for the Venice International Film Festival.

The Daily Star 14 Sep 2026 1:52 pm

Dozens injured as sacked Islami Bank employees, consumer forum clash

At around 7:30am, the sacked employees gathered outside the bank for the second consecutive day to demand reinstatement

The Daily Star 14 Sep 2026 1:12 pm

Man United left looking back in anger after derby defeat

The 199th Manchester derby offered an uncomfortable snapshot of their current predicament.

The Daily Star 14 Sep 2026 1:10 pm

U.S. set to axe climate pollution limits for power plants: reports

Donald Trump frequently calls human-induced climate change a hoax and has worked since returning to office last year to remove a number of environmental regulations, many of which limited fossil fuel use.

The Hindu 14 Sep 2026 1:06 pm

SC upholds halt to Cox

HC had barred further construction of 1.6km road inside ECA and no-development zone

The Daily Star 14 Sep 2026 12:38 pm

How a billion-dollar sanctions dodge kept Chinese goods flowing to Iran

The US has imposed sanctions on some smaller Chinese entities that buy or facilitate shipments of Iranian oil but has stopped short of the most punishing measures that could have repercussions on the global economy.

The Daily Star 14 Sep 2026 12:29 pm

Beijing bans drone possession, storage from Nov 15

The new rules are part of a broader push to tighten airspace security, with limited exemptions for emergency, research, industrial and other authorised operations.

The Daily Star 14 Sep 2026 12:14 pm

Second federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order with U.S. Supreme Court poised to weigh in

A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has issued a new order freezing President Donald Trumps attempt to limit mail voting for the midterm elections

The Hindu 14 Sep 2026 12:09 pm

Drug dealers snatch handcuffed accused from police in Tongi: Police

Railway station cordoned off, hunt launched to recapture accused

The Daily Star 14 Sep 2026 11:27 am

ICT-2 verdict in case against Obaidul Quader, six others tomorrow

The tribunal fixed the date after both sides completed arguments in the case earlier this month

The Daily Star 14 Sep 2026 11:19 am

Another day, another Cavan Sullivan show

Cavan Sullivan is making the extraordinary look routine.

The Daily Star 14 Sep 2026 11:17 am

Myanmar Regime Says UN Envoy Illegitimate Ahead of Credentials Decision

The Foreign Ministry said NUG-aligned Kyaw Moe Tun has no legitimacy to represent the country as a UN committee prepares to decide whether he should retain his seat.

The Irrawaddy 14 Sep 2026 10:02 am

6 wins from 6: Barca can set a new record in their next match

The perfect start has also placed Flick's team alongside some of the most successful sides in Barcelona history. Only three previous Bar

The Daily Star 14 Sep 2026 9:55 am

Ronaldo condemns

Footage filmed from the stands during the match and circulated on social media appeared to show supporters chanting 'Jota'. The shouts attracted the attention of Neves, who pointed to his eye and then up to the sky in response.

The Daily Star 14 Sep 2026 8:38 am

Sweden's centre-left bloc leads close election against right-wing government

Ruling and opposition blocs separated by three seats, election authority says

The Daily Star 14 Sep 2026 8:27 am

Is it possible to slow down the development of AI?

In recent months, OpenAI and Anthropic have reported several incidents in which AI systems spontaneously broke out of their confined environments to access the internet and attack websites and platforms

The Daily Star 14 Sep 2026 8:22 am

Diplomacy stumbles with postponement of meeting on Strait of Hormuz proposal

Iran says it will not reopen Hormuz until US meets its demands

The Daily Star 14 Sep 2026 8:14 am

Polls open in Philippine Muslim enclave after deadly shooting

Given the region's long history of political violence and blood feuds between powerful families, a peaceful election would be considered a successful one, party leaders told AFP last week

The Daily Star 14 Sep 2026 8:05 am

This year I deserve Ballon d'Or: Lamine Yamal

Yamal helped Barcelona retain La Liga before becoming a world champion with Spain this summer, strengthening his claim for the game's most prestigious individual award.

The Daily Star 14 Sep 2026 7:59 am

Cricketers embrace coaching culture

The growing interest in coaching education is a sign of a maturing cricket culture, where understanding the game and its nuances is becoming as important as playing it.

The Daily Star 14 Sep 2026 7:30 am

Zverev beats Shelton to win US Open title

Alexander Zverev beat Ben Shelton 6-3, 7-6 (7/2), 5-7, 6-2 to win the US Open on Sunday, expunging the memory of a bitter Flushing Meadows defeat with his second Grand Slam title.

The Daily Star 14 Sep 2026 4:02 am

Ferran Torres fires PSG to first win of Ligue 1 season

Ferran Torres was on target as champions Paris Saint-Germain finally got their Ligue 1 campaign up and running with a 1-0 win at Brest on Sunday.

The Daily Star 14 Sep 2026 3:12 am

Referee body admits 'error' for Haaland goal in Manchester derby

Professional Game Referees (Pro Ref) admitted Sunday that the decision to allow Erling Haaland's winner in Manchester City's 1-0 victory over Manchester United was an error of judgment.

The Daily Star 14 Sep 2026 3:07 am

VAR controversy rocks Manchester derby: Why Haaland

Manchester City won the 199th Manchester derby 1-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday despite playing with 10 men for most of the match, but the game was overshadowed by two major VAR controversies involving Phil Foden

The Daily Star 14 Sep 2026 12:49 am

India crush Sri Lanka to win eighth Women's Asia Cup title

Shafali Verma and Smriti Mandhana laid the foundation with a record opening stand before India

The Daily Star 14 Sep 2026 12:12 am

Dhaka-Mymensingh train services resume after 6 hours

Freight wagon derailment at Gafargaon halted multiple passenger trains

The Daily Star 14 Sep 2026 12:07 am

'Less about the result': Bangladesh seek credibility against DPR Korea

British coach Peter Butler is keeping expectations grounded, particularly after Bangladesh suffered a 5-0 defeat to the same opponents at the AFC Women

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 11:20 pm

Yamal brace helps Barcelona beat Levante

Lamine Yamal scored twice as Barcelona continued their perfect start to the season with a hard-fought 4-2 LaLiga victory over Levante in Valencia on Sunday.

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 10:55 pm

Govt reinstates decision on import of 10 to 30 count yarn under bond

Earlier, the National Board of Revenue (NBR), on September 7, withdrew the zero-duty import facility for 10 to 30 count yarn, aiming to protect the local textile sector

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 10:24 pm

Hefazat demands changes to property law over

Group says the provisions conflict with Shariah and plans to take its objections to PM Tarique Rahman

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 10:23 pm

Muzaffar claims Matiur shot Ziaur Rahman, Ershad visited Ctg before assassination

Claims emerged during six-hour questioning by the ICT investigation agency

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 9:59 pm

Patwary for Dhaka South, Asif for North: NCP names mayoral candidates

Party Convener Nahid Islam announces the candidatures

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 9:13 pm

ACC being used as a weapon: Asif denies Tk 11,000 crore laundering claim

NCP spokesperson accuses BNP of opening up avenues for extortion

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 8:53 pm

Can Ronaldo crown his career with Asian Champions League glory?

The 41-year-old former Manchester United, Real Madrid and Juventus superstar said in August that it was probably my last year in football.

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 8:29 pm

Trump reiterates that he sees Iran war ending after U.S. midterm elections

Gasolines going to drop like a rock, U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters

The Hindu 13 Sep 2026 8:09 pm

Asif Mahmud denies allegations as ACC decides to investigate corruption, money laundering claims

Complaint also includes allegations of tender manipulation, bribery and abuse of power; ACC says the claims will be verified through investigation

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 8:09 pm

Tigers begin Asian Games camp, hoping to get

Bangladesh began their Asian Games preparation camp on Sunday, returning to T20 cricket for the first time since their full series in Zimbabwe in July. With concerns over the facilities in Japan, adequate preparation is the priority as the Tigers prepare to depart for the tournament on September 24, ahead of their opening match in the quarterfinals on September 28.

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 7:57 pm

India is just another country: Humaiun says Bangladesh wants to reset ties

PM Tarique to leave for New York on Sept 21 to attend UNGA, he says

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 7:56 pm

Dhaka-Mymensingh rail link snapped as freight train derails

Several trains stranded at different stations following derailment

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 7:53 pm

Bangladesh Bank introduces KPI for bank CEOs

For current CEOs, the first assessment period will run from October 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 7:40 pm

The bet that changed everything: Rybakina

The 27-year-old defeated Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 to win her first US Open title, complete a remarkable rise to the top of women's tennis and claim her third Grand Slam crown.

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 7:33 pm

Two sentenced to death for rape, murder of teenage girl in Habiganj

Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal hands down maximum penalty for 2021 case

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 6:57 pm

Used EVs: affordable option or battery waste risk?

The concern becomes more serious when those batteries reach the end of their useful lives. Bangladesh currently lacks adequate infrastructure and a comprehensive policy framework for the collection, recycling and disposal of used EV batteries

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 6:39 pm

Police detain 8 from Chhatra League procession in Savar

DB officer says around two dozen people took part in the march on the Dhaka-Aricha highway

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 6:00 pm

Dengue claims 6 more lives, 1,561 hospitalised in 24 hours

Death toll rises to 149; 3,595 patients currently undergoing treatment

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 5:15 pm

Robbers have entered the area: Announcement precedes killing of Jubo League leader in Cumilla

Family alleges Anwar Hossain was attacked at his Muradnagar home shortly after secretly returning from hiding

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 5:14 pm

Jamaat-led alliance says long marches putting govt under pressure

Opposition bloc announces Sept 19 Dhaka-Rangpur programme and expands six-point demand to seven

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 5:04 pm

Iran war reshapes Brics ties but also exposes divisons

Brics members agree they need a new global order but it's harder to answer what should replace it and how to get there.

BBC 13 Sep 2026 4:53 pm

In Pictures: Litton and Co begin practice ahead of Asian Games

The team will play the quarterfinals directly on September 29, facing a side that advances from the first round.

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 4:43 pm

PM, Chevron delegation discuss investment and gas exploration in Bangladesh

Talks focus on existing and older gas fields as well as prospects for exploring new reserves

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 4:19 pm

Chattogram police link drug case suspect to 63 foreigners held over alleged online scam

Investigators say Mohammad Mohsin arranged their accommodation, collected their passports and was connected to a suspicious courier parcel

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 4:13 pm

Xi pushes 'Greater BRICS' economic ties to give bloc larger global role

Cooperation in areas from politics and security to economics and finance are the main focus areas of the grouping, with 2026 chair India and 2027 chair China seeking wider partnership to boost its global clout.

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 3:26 pm

Zverev vs Shelton: Two very different stories behind the US Open final

However the final unfolds, both men have already changed their stories in 2026.

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 3:23 pm

No educational qualification needed for local govt polls: Shahe Alam

LGRD state minister says existing laws do not set academic requirements for local election candidates

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 3:09 pm

Fixed vs fluid: The tactical battle between Carrick and Maresca in the Manchester derby

When City and United meet on Sunday, the most intriguing battle may not be between Erling Haaland and Bruno Fernandes, or even in the two penalty areas. It could be between structure and freedom.

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 3:05 pm

When someone just needs a reason to stay alive

Inside Bangladesh

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 2:46 pm

China's Xi proposes BRICS 'open-source AI zone'

Chinese AI companies produce world-leading open-source AI models -- whose underlying code is accessible for adaptation by users -- while US developers have favoured closed-door approaches.

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 1:30 pm

ICT witnesses in Chattogram July Uprising cases allegedly threatened

Chief prosecutor says law enforcement agencies have been instructed to ensure the security of witnesses

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 1:21 pm

Nepal flash floods: Rescue teams clear 70 metres of debris in tunnel as they close in on six trapped workers

According to the project manager, the powerhouse is about 60 metres further down the tunnel. The rescue teams were to continue working through the night to reach it, says Indias Ambassador to Nepal

The Hindu 13 Sep 2026 1:05 pm

'Gloomy times': Pakistan cricket at a new low after England humiliation

Described as the worst team to tour England in the last 50 years, Pakistan's cycle of chopping and changing continued when head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling chief Umar Gul were sacked from their posts.

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 12:15 pm

Body of 7-year-old recovered three days after going missing in Jamalpur

Police suspect she was killed and buried under soil inside a house near her school

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 12:03 pm

Nrityanchal marks 25 years with three-day dance festival

Nrityanchal is celebrating its 25th anniversary with a three-day dance festival at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, bringing together more than 700 young and senior dancers across two major productions.

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 11:31 am

Farida Parveen remembered on first death anniversary

Parveen died on September 13, 2025, after suffering from kidney complications. She was 70.

The Daily Star 13 Sep 2026 11:22 am