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Palestinian death toll in Gaza war crosses 74,000: Health Ministry

A ceasefire that took effect on October 10 has halted the heaviest fighting, Israeli strikes have continued, with the military saying they are in response to threats or attacks

The Hindu 27 Sep 2026 3:15 pm

Nandini: Foreign flower variety takes root in Jhenaidah

Cultivation shows commercial promise, brings Tk 100,000 profit to farmer in two months

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 3:03 pm

VEON commits $250m, targets $1bn FDI

The venture combines VEON's global technology expertise with Square Group's manufacturing, distribution and retail networks to reach communities outside conventional financial services

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 2:54 pm

Selected primary teachers protest over delayed appointment letters

Around 100 candidates stage sit-in at Shahbagh, demanding letters before October 1 joining date

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 2:44 pm

Salahuddin warns Litton and Co:

Malaysia are now under the supervision of former Bangladesh coach Dav Whatmore, adding another layer of familiarity between the two sides.

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 2:34 pm

Complainant, accused arrested as Patuakhali robbery case turns into

Police say dispute over 100 yaba tablets led to robbery allegation; two men now face narcotics charges

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 2:16 pm

Salman Muqtadir's studio vandalism linked to 35-katha land dispute: Home minister

Preliminary probe finds group allegedly acting for retired military officer attempted to take possession of disputed land, Salahuddin says

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 1:50 pm

All measures taken for free, fair Thakurgaon-1 by-election: CEC

Monitoring cell to function as it did during parliamentary polls; voting set for Oct 29

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 1:46 pm

Unchecked tourism puts Bandarban

Unregulated resort construction, hill cutting and poor waste management threaten biodiversity, water sources and disaster safety in the hill district

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 1:16 pm

Indonesia announces UNSC candidacy for 2029-2030

Antara News 27 Sep 2026 1:13 pm

Separate mass shootings in South Africa townships leave at least 27 people dead

Eight gunmen armed with assault rifles opened fire at a bar west of Johannesburg, in the latest of two mass shootings reported in the country this weekend

The Hindu 27 Sep 2026 1:12 pm

Around 250 Jasod leaders, activists released after identity checks

Twenty-nine others remain in police custody as officers continue verifying their identities following overnight detentions

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 1:00 pm

Shah Ali Police Station officer-in-charge withdrawn

Jahangir Alam attached to DMP headquarters amid probe into alleged police negligence in attack, vandalism and looting at Mirpur family planning centre

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 12:11 pm

ADB approves $100m to expand affordable housing finance in Bangladesh

By 2031, the project is expected to provide loans to at least 40,000 households

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 11:56 am

Thakurgaon-1 by-election nomination deadline today

Voting scheduled for October 29, with more than 515,000 voters set to cast ballots at 185 polling centres

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 11:54 am

Sandpapergate shadow looms as Markram unsure of Aussie reception ahead of Test return

The matches in Durban, Gqeberha and Cape Town are the first time the teams meet in Tests in South Africa since the infamous 2018 Sandpapergate scandal where the tourists were guilty of trying to alter the condition of the ball in the third Test at Newlands in Cape Town.

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 11:49 am

Land dispute involving building owner behind attack on Salman Muqtadir

Content creator had blamed extortionists for the attack and said around two truckloads of people vandalised the studio

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 11:30 am

Relentless rainfall triggers floods, landslips across Nepal

In Rupandehi district, a part of Lumbini province, floodwaters from the Tinau River swept away six houses along the riverbank in Butwal on Saturday night as the river rose above its danger level, the Kathmandu Post newspaper reported.

The Hindu 27 Sep 2026 11:13 am

Record-extending 39 games unbeaten: Spain success driven by hunger to improve, says De La Fuente

Spain can get even better despite extending their unbeaten run to 39 games, said coach Luis de la Fuente after coming from behind to beat England 3-2 at Wembley in the Nations League.

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 10:52 am

Man City's meteoric rise clouded by dark shadow

Manchester City's fate is yet to be sealed, but reports that they have been found guilty of widespread financial impropriety cast a new light on a meteoric rise from mid-table mediocrity to Premier League domination since a transformative Abu Dhabi takeover in 2008.

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 10:14 am

Five students electrocuted, suffer burns on madrasa rooftop in Narayanganj

Sugarcane allegedly touches overhead 'high-voltage' line, leaving five girls with severe burns

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 10:06 am

254 detained in Cumilla drive against teen gangs

Police detained the individuals from harassment hotspots and crime-prone areas across the district during the operation

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 9:57 am

Tuchel to 'keep pushing' England to reach Spain's level

Thomas Tuchel remains convinced England can get over the line against the world's best despite seeing his side blow a second-half lead to lose 3-2 to Spain on Saturday.

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 9:50 am

'Godlike, invincible': Japan hails 11-year-old Games history-maker

Japan celebrated a godlike new sporting hero on Sunday with 11-year-old eSports whizz-kid Yuki Kurihara's face splashed across newspaper front pages after he won a historic Asian Games gold.

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 9:18 am

Mbappe out for two weeks or more with knee injury, say Real Madrid

France captain Kylian Mbappe suffered a hyperextension of his left knee while playing for France, his club Real Madrid said Saturday but could be ready to play again when LaLiga resumes.

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 8:52 am

Bangkok declares disaster after homes flooded, roads submerged by heavy rain

Bangkok is no stranger to wet weather, and September is the peak of the rainy season, but several residents said it felt worse than usual

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 8:46 am

Modric shines as Croatia beat Czech Republic

Croatia captain Luka Modric showed no signs of slowing down even at 41, as the midfielder helped his side beat the Czech Republic 2-1 in a Group A3 game in Prague in the UEFA Nations League today.

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 8:32 am

Spain: Thousands protest in Madrid against housing crisis

Tens of thousands rallied in the Spanish capital after an 87-year-old woman was dramatically evicted from her home this week. Protesters called for measures to curb rising costs and reduce evictions.

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 8:16 am

Spain beat England in Nations League to extend unbeaten run

World champions Spain came from behind to beat England 3-2 in an entertaining Nations League encounter at Wembley on Saturday, denying the hosts a cathartic win after their painful World Cup exit.

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 8:09 am

Iran insists on diplomatic solution after Trump rejects peace plan

Trump rejects Iran's proposal for reopening Hormuz

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 8:06 am

Top officials among 17 killed in DR Congo air crash: ministry

A transport ministry statement said the plane involved was a Let 410 UVP light aircraft operated by Tracep Congo Aviation. The crash killed 13 passengers and four crew members, it added

The Daily Star 27 Sep 2026 8:02 am

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

Trump says he does not want to 'integrate' with China on AI

What they want to do is stop our progress because were leading China by a lot, and were going to keep it that way. We didnt spend that much time talking about it, says Trump

The Hindu 26 Sep 2026 10:12 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

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

Handset industry squeezed on multiple fronts

Surging memory costs add to grey-market competition, weak production, uncertainty over policy environment

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 8:32 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

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

CUET 'shutdown' enters fifth day

Teachers join student protest with work abstention

The Daily Star 26 Sep 2026 7:09 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

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