Woman, infant killed in Manikganj bus-motorcycle collision
Family thrown off motorcycle after bus hit them from wrong side
Pedestrian killed after being run over by municipal excavator
UNO says authorities will take steps to ensure the future of the deceased
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
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.
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
CUET 'shutdown' enters fifth day
Teachers join student protest with work abstention
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
Militant attack kills 11 at security check post in northern Pakistan: police
18 others wounded
Dhaka Chamber seeks Malaysian support to boost exports, investment
The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has sought Malaysia
Indonesia seeks to turn cultural wealth into national soft power
East Java's Ijen Crater to reopen to tourists following wildfires
Indonesia eyes QRIS Star to rank creative economy businesses
Anak Krakatau's land area expands to 341.5 hectares: PVMBG
Donation money, temple items allegedly stolen in Bogura
Police investigating theft; no formal complaint filed yet
Washington leaves Hasina to Dhaka and Delhi, signals confidence in BNP
It will clearly embolden the current government while further frustrating Awami League loyalists
Indonesia's Abdullah clinches gold in Asian Games 75-kg weightlifting
Indonesia respects Philippines' pardon for Mary Jane Veloso: Minister
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
Luhut calls for stronger cybersecurity talent as AI threats rise
Indonesia launches digital travel pack to boost tourism, MSMEs
Madhumati erosion devours homesteads, threatens two Faridpur villages
Water Development Board plans protection work along 15km of riverbank, officials say
Indonesia secures 4.8 million tons of rice stock through year-end
Tourism board seeks more private investment, inter-ministry coordination
Says coordinated efforts and local participation key to sector
Indonesia, Solomon Islands agree to boost trade, ties at UN
Indonesia urges global action on sea level rise at UN meeting
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
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
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
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
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
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.
President Prabowo mourns the passing of Guruh Soekarnoputra
Indonesian VP calls for loan relief for West Sumatra flood victims
Indonesian Police repatriate online gambling fugitive from Thailand
Guruh's dedication, legacy for Indonesian cultural advancement
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
Minister urges youth to boost skills, adapt to shifting job market
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
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
Indonesia warns sea-level rise must not alter legal maritime borders
US-Bangla moves up to fourth among South Asia
Maldivian tops the 2026 list, followed by Nepal Airlines and Alliance Air
Indonesia urges Meta to accelerate under-16 account deactivation
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
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
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.
Guruh Soekarnoputra to be buried next to Fatmawati
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.
Bangladesh is open for business, PM tells global investors
'Before entering politics, I started my career in business. I learned a simple lesson: investment needs confidence, predictability and the right conditions to grow,' the prime minister says
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
Aim should be to reduce gap with world standards
In an interview with The Daily Star
Microsoft integrates Word, Excel deeper into Copilot
In the coming weeks, individual Microsoft 365 subscribers and businesses enrolled in its testing program will be able to create, edit and share files in Copilot without switching from one application to another.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
PM holds bilateral, sideline meetings with leaders of several states
Meetings focus on trade, investment, skilled manpower, education, technology and health
UN Security Council condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia
The council stressed the importance of upholding international law and freedom of navigation
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.
Indonesia proposes nearly 24M hectares of new Marine Protected Areas
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
Evicted woman allegedly raped after being promised shelter in Gazipur
The woman filed a rape case against a betel-leaf seller after allegedly being assaulted near Mawna Chowrasta; police are trying to arrest him
Iran suggests deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in seven days
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who detailed the proposal in a private gathering on September 24 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, suggested that a speedy agreement would help U.S. President Trump ahead of Novembers midterm elections
Airlangga urges furniture industry to reduce US export dependence
6-year-old dies after alleged rape in Brahmanbaria; teen detained
The child was taken to hospital in critical condition; autopsy to determine cause of death, police say
Busy calendar leaves NCL short of national team stars
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Friday announced all eight squads for the upcoming National Cricket League (NCL) 2026-27, which is scheduled to begin on October 3.
Investigation officer changed in Oprotim murder case
Inspector Rajib Ahmed takes charge of the investigation as police probe whether anyone else was involved in the killing of the 13-year-old near Comilla University
Indonesia to restore fire-damaged National Museum with Danantara
Four major European leagues call for FIFA reform
The sport's governing body has been mired in crisis since the revelation of a plan, since shelved, to create a commercial company FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), which would be open to private investors.
Palmer misses 'too many' England games, says Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel says Cole Palmer misses too many opportunities to impress after pulling out of England's first squad since the World Cup.
BAIC FOTON Sets European Strategy at IAA TRANSPORTATION 2026
Indonesia, JICA develop MBG Pilot with Japan's food education approach
Trump told Xi that China helping Iran is unacceptable, US ambassador says
Trump-Xi talks described as candid and open
Indonesia calls for faster implementation of two-state solution
Man City found guilty on all but one of 115 charges: Reports
If City are found guilty, sanctions
Indonesia reaffirms commitment to ocean-climate action at UN meeting
Bali immigration finds cocaine hidden inside foreigner's passport
Abahani stumble again as newcomers Chattogram City snatch Fed Cup draw
Heavyweights Abahani continued their sluggish start to the season, following up their goalless draw against PWD in the Bangladesh Football League with a 1-1 draw against newcomers Chattogram City FC in their Federation Cup opener at the Birshrestha Flight Lt Matiur Rahman Stadium in Munshiganj on Friday.
Swedish, Finnish fighter jets intercept Russian military aircraft
The mission fell under the broader Finnish-Swedish framework for monitoring and safeguarding both countries' airspace, Finnish Air Force said
Ground crews most effective in battling fires: Prabowo
Two killed as motorcycle collides with three-wheeler in Habiganj
2 others injured
Cuti is the right one: Scaloni confirms Romero as Argentinas new captain
Speaking at a press conference at the AFA training complex ahead of the upcoming friendlies against Bolivia, Burkina Faso and Benin, Scaloni said Romero is the natural choice to inherit the armband.
3 killed, 15 injured as two buses collide on Dhaka-Bhanga Expressway
A Dhaka-bound bus rammed into another bus parked for tyre repairs in Madaripur
Indonesia highlights US trade deal as key investment opportunity

