6–5 split: Combined XI from Bangladesh–New Zealand ODI series

The following is a combined eleven, a list which sees the home side feature six players. The line-up is bowling heavy, containing four pacers and two spinners
24 April 2026, 15:31 PM

A quiet green warrior in Sreemangal: Bishnu Hazra’s 30-year tree plantation drive

With modest means but extraordinary resolve, the Moulvibazar resident has planted over 15,000 saplings and distributed around 7,000
24 April 2026, 15:30 PM

Three-month fishing ban in Kaptai Lake begins from April 25

District authorities in Rangamati bring forward the annual restriction to support fish breeding and growth
24 April 2026, 15:12 PM

‘No scope for partisan politics’ at universities, says Amir Khosru

Finance minister says no outsiders should be allowed on Chittagong University campus
24 April 2026, 14:46 PM

More than a dozen countries are moving to ban social media for children

A growing number of governments around the world have announced plans to restrict or prohibit social media access for children and teenagers, with more than a dozen countries now at various stages of legislation or consultation on the issue.
24 April 2026, 14:35 PM

Motorcycle catches fire while taking extra fuel in Barguna; rider flees

The fire broke out at an authorised fuel-selling shop
24 April 2026, 14:03 PM

India reacts after Trump calls it a ‘hellhole’

Trump's remarks 'uninformed, inappropriate and in poor taste', says Indian Foreign Ministry
24 April 2026, 13:53 PM

Bangladesh down Uzbekistan to claim first-ever women’s international hockey win

The victory strengthens their push for a place in the 2026 Asian Games.
24 April 2026, 13:53 PM

Rana Plaza site may be redeveloped for rehabilitation of victims: UNO

Authorities considering a multi-storey complex with commercial and residential facilities at the Savar site, he says
24 April 2026, 13:24 PM

Female teacher beaten with shoe at college in Rajshahi; local BNP leader expelled from party

Video shows teacher being attacked; another video shows her attacking a BNP leader
24 April 2026, 13:06 PM

West Bengal logs highest-ever turnout: 92.88% in phase 1, final count awaited

The figure, compiled till midnight on April 23, signals the highest voter participation recorded in the state so far
24 April 2026, 12:52 PM

13 years after Rana Plaza, the dead are mourned and the living still suffer

Injured workers and victims’ families say they have been left to endure poverty, pain and uncertainty
24 April 2026, 12:42 PM

Schoolboy by day, breadwinner by night, until a new future opened for Al Amin

The Daily Star report on eight-year-old prompts education offer and public support for Rangpur family
24 April 2026, 11:23 AM

Stuttgart set up German Cup final against Bayern

Tiago Tomas' stunning 119th-minute back-heel sent Stuttgart to a German Cup final meeting with Bayern Munich after a 2-1 extra-time home win over Freiburg on Thursday.
24 April 2026, 09:16 AM

Images of dead Maradona rock trial of medical team

Shock images of Argentine football icon Diego Maradona lying dead in bed, his stomach grotesquely swollen, rocked the negligence trial of his medical team on Thursday.
24 April 2026, 09:06 AM

US says Iran players welcome at World Cup amid Italy uproar

Iran's footballers will be welcome at this year's World Cup, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday, distancing the US government from a proposal that Italy could take their place in the tournament.
24 April 2026, 08:53 AM

Pace battery building momentum, bringing success

At home or away, including the recent Pakistan series, the pace unit has delivered consistently.
24 April 2026, 08:00 AM

The kiss before the fall

An eerie silence had fallen across the field. As if some invisible force had swallowed the roar of thousands in a single breath. Under the blazing lights of that vast green stage stood one man.
24 April 2026, 06:05 AM

Lebanon-Israel ceasefire extended by 3 weeks: Trump

Hezbollah wants truce to continue, says Israel must comply
24 April 2026, 05:02 AM

Italy dismisses talk of replacing Iran at World Cup

Italy has played down suggestions that its national team could replace Iran at the World Cup, following reports that an envoy to US President Donald Trump had asked FIFA to consider the move.
24 April 2026, 04:08 AM