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An Awami League leader of Jhenidah met one of the killers of lawmaker Anwarul Azim Anar to learn about the details of the abduction and murder, police said.

Bangladesh managed to reignite their confidence after winning their opening T20 World Cup fixture against Sri Lanka in New York on Saturday. Having come under immense scrutiny in their build-up to the major event, Najmul Hossain Shanto’s side seemed to have turned a corner and now eye a place into the Super 8s of the tournament following the thrilling win against the Lankans. With an encounter against South Africa up next, The Daily Star’s podcast Pitch Perfect brings you a discussion about Bangladesh’s chances to go through to the next stage.

Bones of MP Anar were found in canals of 24 Parganas, claims the Crime Investigation Department of Kolkata Police. Watch today's Newsbytes to find out more

Tensions are rising between Israel and the Lebanese organisation Hezbollah. According to a report by Al Jazeera, analysts say Israel is threatening an all-out war against Hezbollah, which could be disastrous for both countries

Today marks the ninth month of the conflict in Gaza. Israel has stepped up its attacks on Gaza since the beginning of the ninth month

The crawling peg is a system of exchange rate adjustments in which a currency with a fixed exchange rate is allowed to fluctuate within a band of rates

In today's Star Explains, we will know why and how the national budget affects the life of every person in the country

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As no response came from former inspector general of police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed’s side to the Anti-Corruption Commission's (ACC) summons, it is unlikely that he would appear before it, said sources

A woman died in police custody in Jashore's Abhaynagar upazila yesterday morning, hours after she was picked up from her residence

Real Madrid withstood a Borussia Dortmund barrage to win the Champions League for a 15th time as Dani Carvajal and Vinicius Junior struck late in a 2-0 win at Wembley on Saturday.

An Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) investigation team is now making a list of police officials, land officials, politicians, and others who aided and abetted former inspector general of police, Benazir Ahmed, in committing corruption.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is projected win for the third term, according to the exit polls. In the world's largest democratic republic, the opposition "INDIA" alliance trails considerably behind the BJP.

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Says proper judicial process will determine arrest of former police chief

The death toll of animals from the flooding in the Sundarbans has climbed to 100 after Cyclone Remal hit the world’s largest mangrove forest on Sunday

History beckons for Real Madrid as they chase a record-breaking 15th UEFA Champions League title. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund, who are hoping to put an end to a 27-year wait for the trophy, stand in Real's way as determined underdogs. Will Real's experience prevail, or can Dortmund pull off a stunning upset? Tune in to The Daily Star's podcast 'Pitch Perfect' for an in-depth take on this epic showdown.

The US will skip the event honouring Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi who died in a helicopter crash, at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday. Reuters reported this on Wednesday, quoting a US official