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481 killed in August road accidents: RSF

Road crash deaths rose by 65 from July, Road Safety Foundation says

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 1:15 pm

Nearly perfect, but Barca can still get better: Flick

Barcelona

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 1:08 pm

Iranian football players who sought asylum in Australia say anthem silence was protest against Tehran

Ramezanisadeh and Pasandideh said they were protesting Tehran's brutal crackdown on nationwide demonstrations against Iran's theocratic rule.

The Hindu 7 Sep 2026 1:05 pm

Why did so many fish die in Barnai river?

Preliminary probe finds high ammonia, low oxygen behind deaths

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 12:44 pm

Germany fights Gaza genocide claims at the UNs top court

Last year, Germany stopped authorising any exports of military equipment to Israel that could be used in Gaza but later lifted those restrictions.

The Hindu 7 Sep 2026 12:12 pm

Bishkhali riverbank turns green as 50,000 saplings take root in Bagerhat

Dredging-linked plantation drive across two upazilas aims to protect riverbanks while benefiting local landowners

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 12:05 pm

Stability ensures crucial opportunity for Shanto before T20 WC

For Shanto, that improvement has opened the door to a T20I return, while the Asian Games provide a platform to begin building his role as a stabilising presence ahead of the T20 World Cup.

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 11:59 am

Hyundai Motor Company Becomes Official Automotive Partner of the UEFA Champions League

Hyundai Motor Company Becomes Official Automotive Partner of the UEFA Champions League

The Hindu 7 Sep 2026 11:30 am

CU takes disciplinary action against teacher, two students

Expulsion order for another student withdrawn after six months as per court order

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 11:28 am

Nepal tunnel rescues face unprecedented challenge

We are facing something I have never faced before, said the president of the International Tunnelling and Underground Space Association

The Hindu 7 Sep 2026 11:05 am

Mushtaq keen on Pakistan job but admits he is

Mushtaq, who is currently working as Bangladesh's spin-bowling coach, said the lack of job security and what he described as emotional decision-making within the PCB are major concerns for him.

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 11:04 am

Teesta swallows 300-metre road, disrupts lives of 2,000 families in Lalmonirhat

Farmers bear extra time, labour and transport costs after erosion makes road unusable

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 9:51 am

Wildfires, heatwaves endanger air quality, health: UN

The United Nations' weather and climate agency underlined the links between air pollution and climate change, which scientists say is leading to more frequent and more intense heatwaves and wildfires.

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 9:36 am

25 years on, America seeks to keep 9/11 memories alive

The anniversary commemorates a watershed moment for the US and the world.

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 9:26 am

Far-right AfD wins historic victory in German state election

The AfD is already Germany's most popular party at the national level and is seeking to secure a foothold for advancing its agenda, which includes heavy restrictions on immigration, restoring ties with Russia, cutting support to Ukraine and quitting the euro.

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 9:20 am

75,000 depositors seek to withdraw nearly Tk 4,000cr from Sammilito Islami Bank

The applicants have sought a total of Tk 3,925 crore, officials of the bank said

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 9:18 am

Eight Indonesian airports remain shut due to volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau

Ash from Anak Krakatau, which sits halfway between Java and Sumatra islands, has blanketed Jakarta and several surrounding areas since it erupted late on Friday, leading to the closure of the airports for safety reasons.

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 9:17 am

North Korea commissions 2nd naval destroyer as U.S., South Korea, Japan begin military drill

Kim Jong Un has previously said he could return to talks if the U.S. drops its hostile policy against North Korea and respects what he calls North Korea's status as a nuclear state

The Hindu 7 Sep 2026 9:14 am

West Asia conflict LIVE: Israel army orders evacuation of zone in south Lebanon ahead of strikes

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned the U.S. that the rules of the game in its war with Iran had changed, saying any further attack on Iranian interests or security would draw a faster and more painful response

The Hindu 7 Sep 2026 9:10 am

Abahani look to turn the page

The unfinished club complex, overgrown with wild vines, and the barren playground edged with weeds offer a stark picture of Abahani

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 8:51 am

How climate change and food insecurity could fuel conflicts

Climate change, conflict, and trade tensions are putting pressure on the global food system. New research suggests the biggest risk is not food shortages, but whether societies can peacefully adapt to change

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 8:38 am

'Super-human' Alcaraz books quarterfinal clash with Shelton

I played my game, said Alcaraz, who unleashed 33 winners as he moved fluidly around the court, thwarting Paul at every turn in the two-hour 20-minute match.

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 8:26 am

Trump suggests renaming New Mexico state 'New America'

His proposal, which was immediately dismissed by the state's Governor, comes days after he signed an order to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America in the middle of a trade war with neighbouring Canada

The Hindu 7 Sep 2026 8:13 am

Five dead, five injured after Amazon cargo plane overshoots Miami runway

In a statement posted to X Sunday evening, fire officials said they used foam to extinguish a fire in the engine compartment

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 8:08 am

Netanyahu orders evacuation of some West Bank settler outposts: Minister

The evacuation concerned outposts built in areas under the control of the Palestinian Authority and without official authorisation

The Hindu 7 Sep 2026 7:05 am

India's high-stakes exam system faces a crisis of trust

As exam scandals persist, critics ask whether fixing the centralised testing agency is enough or if the model needs to change.

BBC 7 Sep 2026 4:32 am

With joy and grief, Palestinian football marks return

Palestinian sports commentator Khalil Jadallah has spent the past three years mourning the athletes killed in the Gaza war. As Palestinian football officially resumed this week, his return to the stadium proved bittersweet.

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 1:00 am

An economic buffer: Bangladesh

Reserves under the IMF

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 12:58 am

Harshitha sinks Tigresses as Sri Lanka seal semifinal spot

Bangladesh staged a spirited fightback with the ball at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium, but Harshitha Samarawickrama's brilliant unbeaten 37-ball 48 carried Sri Lanka to a four-wicket win and into the Women

The Daily Star 7 Sep 2026 12:23 am

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

Iran claims strike on U.S. ship in Hormuz but Washington denies it

The United States and Iran resumed attacks last week, following a month of relative calm, with the Strait of Hormuz and areas along Iran's southern coast again being targeted

The Hindu 6 Sep 2026 10:08 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

Opposition walks out over NHRC bill, alleges unequal rules for rights violations

Shafiqur Rahman says proposed law gives state forces different treatment; law minister insists bill is stronger

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 8:33 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

WiserGates starts $3m pre-seed round at $30m valuation

The company was founded by Muhammad Refayet Chowdhury, its chief executive officer, and Md Nazibur Rahman, its chief operating officer

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 6:53 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

2 JMB members

State will appeal the acquittals in the Supreme Court

The Daily Star 6 Sep 2026 6:10 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

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