11+ min ago  (147+ words) Can Bangladesh break India final jinx?The Daily Star Copyright: Any unauthorized use or reproduction of The Daily Star content for commercial purposes 2026-27 budget must stabilise economy amid mounting pressures The Iran War and the paradox of post-modern warfare FY27: NBR…...

9+ hour, 47+ min ago  (489+ words) Here are the latest key facts about security alerts and trade impacts from the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route virtually paralysed by the Middle East war. Around a fifth of global crude oil and liquefied…...

2+ hour, 13+ min ago  (376+ words) Bangladesh are looking to regain the SAFF U-20 Championship title when they square off against defending champions India in the final at the National Football Stadium in Male, Maldives, on Friday. The match will kick off at 9:00 pm. India have established…...

3+ hour, 12+ min ago  (391+ words) As the clock ticks down on Javier Cabrera's contract, set to expire on April 30, the Spaniard leaves behind a legacy of historic longevity but conflicting results. Appointed in January 2022, he became Bangladesh's longest-serving foreign coach, yet his tenure remains deeply…...

11+ hour, 1+ min ago  (240+ words) Oil tanker availability along the US Gulf Coast has dropped sharply in "recent weeks, as Asian and European refiners cut off from Middle Eastern supply have been snapping up vessels to import oil and fuel from the United States, shipping…...

17+ hour, 42+ min ago  (213+ words) A Russian Antonov-26 military plane crashed while flying over the occupied Crimean peninsula, killing 29 people, the TASS state news agency reported Wednesday, quoting Russia's defence ministry. The Russian investigative committee, which handles major crimes, also confirmed the crash, without stating…...

8+ hour, 31+ min ago  (304+ words) The government has continued drives against illegal fuel hoarding amid shortages that have disrupted daily life and livelihoods in several districts. Law enforcers and mobile courts seized more than 44,900 litres of diesel and petrol in separate operations in Patuakhali and…...

20+ hour, 35+ min ago  (354+ words) Finding an independent bookstore in a new city is one of my most cherished travel experiences. Travelling to a new city and not visiting a local independent bookstore is something that has hardly ever occurred to me. These stores are…...

16+ hour, 2+ min ago  (353+ words) Rassie van der Dussen has announced his retirement from international cricket, across all formats of the game, the right-hander confirmed today, taking to his social media to share a heartfelt message reflecting on his journey in international cricket. "It is…...

18+ hour, 21+ min ago  (554+ words) 8 March 1971. Chattogram city. Formation of the Resistance Association On 15 March 1971, the Association organised a public gathering at Laldighi Maidan. Following speeches and musical performances, Momtajuddin Ahmad's play "Ebarer Sangram" was staged. At the Laldighi Maidan gathering, a folio of prints…...