Kuwait mistakenly shot down 3 US F-15E fighter jets

Six US service personnel have been killed so far, all in Iran's retaliatory attacks over the weekend on Kuwait.
3 March 2026, 09:03 AM

‘Women’s team needs exposure’

Since her appointment as a Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director in November last year, renowned corporate figure Rubaba Dowla has been actively involved in several key areas of women’s cricket. In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan, Rubaba shared her experience at the BCB so far, her vision for women’s cricket and various challenges.
3 March 2026, 08:30 AM

Trump's Republicans defend Iran strikes as Democrats push for war powers vote

Six US service members killed in the conflict so far
3 March 2026, 08:25 AM

US embassy in Riyadh hit by two drones, Trump warns of longer war

Trump says that his attack on Iran could extend longer than a month
3 March 2026, 08:10 AM

Fresh Israel, Iran attacks across region: Latest developments in Middle East war

New strikes were reported Tuesday across the Middle East, including Israeli strikes on Lebanon and a drone attack on the US embassy in Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh.
3 March 2026, 08:05 AM

David meets Goliath in Bangladesh’s historic first

Making their debut at the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026, the women in red and green face defending champions China at the 30,000-capacity Western Sydney Stadium in Australia.
3 March 2026, 07:30 AM

Chelsea boss Rosenior warns players over discipline

Liam Rosenior on Monday demanded an improvement in discipline from his Chelsea players after Pedro Neto became their ninth player to be sent off this season, threatening to drop players who do not show greater control.
3 March 2026, 06:39 AM

Satriano volley stuns Real Madrid as Getafe shake up LaLiga title race

Real Madrid fell to a damaging 1-0 defeat by Getafe at home in La Liga on Monday, leaving them four points behind leaders Barcelona.
3 March 2026, 06:30 AM

Fuel stocks adequate for short term

While a prolonged conflict in the Middle East could disrupt fuel flows, Bangladesh’s energy supply remains stable for now, with officials saying imports and distribution are continuing without interruption.
3 March 2026, 02:37 AM

Fuel tanker ablaze in Strait of Hormuz after drone strike: Iran Revolutionary Guards

The strait is the world's most vital oil export route, connecting the biggest Gulf oil producers, such as Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq and the UAE, with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea
3 March 2026, 01:22 AM

Saif turns page on T20 WC, eyes ODI WC

Bangladesh batter Saif Hassan wants to move on from the disappointment of missing out on the ongoing ICC T20 World Cup and focus on the upcoming ODI assignments, with qualification for the next year’s ICC ODI World Cup still on the line.
3 March 2026, 00:30 AM

Real Madrid superstar Mbappe in Paris for treatment on knee injury

France captain Kylian Mbappe was in Paris Monday for treatment on a knee injury but no surgery is planned, the Real Madrid superstar's entourage told AFP.
3 March 2026, 00:24 AM

Mustafizur, Rishad shortlisted for The Hundred 2026 auction

Bangladesh pace spearhead Mustafizur Rahman and leg-spinner Rishad Hossain have been shortlisted for The Hundred Auction 2026, scheduled to be held at the Piccadilly Lights in central London on March 11 and 12.
3 March 2026, 00:18 AM

The birth of the FIFA World Cup

Today, the FIFA World Cup is more than a sporting contest. It is emotion, identity and a global celebration that grips billions. Yet the story of its birth is one of doubt, resistance and an unyielding dream that refused to fade.
3 March 2026, 00:05 AM

Dr Yunus granted one-year VVIP status two days before Feb 12 election

Will remain under the stringent security coverage of SSF
2 March 2026, 23:16 PM

Barca must 'make the impossible possible': coach Flick on Atletico cup challenge

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick insisted Monday his team could turn around a 4-0 deficit in the Copa del Rey semi-final tie against Atletico Madrid.
2 March 2026, 23:00 PM

US flagged tanker hit by unknown projectiles in Bahrain port

All crew members are safe and have evacuated the vessel, its vanguard said
2 March 2026, 22:59 PM

Liverpool's Slot says his 'football heart' does not like set-piece trend

Liverpool boss Arne Slot said Monday that the growing reliance on set pieces in the Premier League has sucked some of the joy out of football but accepts it is the new reality.
2 March 2026, 22:56 PM

Gulf states pledge safety of Bangladeshi expatriates amid conflict

Foreign minister gets assurances from his Kuwaiti, Bahraini, UAE and Qatari counterparts
2 March 2026, 22:23 PM

Bad loans fall by Tk 87,298 crore in three months

Defaulted loans in the banking sector fell to around 31 percent at the end of last year, down from around 36 percent three months earlier, following large-scale loan rescheduling under a special policy support of the central bank.
2 March 2026, 22:02 PM