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Coach crashes into truck in Turkey, killing 11: authorities

The coach crashed near the entry to a motorway between the city of Bursa and the seaside city of Izmir, the governor's office of the local Manisa district said on X, stating the toll

The Hindu 11 Oct 2026 5:14 pm

Seven Dhaka-Riyadh flights cancelled after Saudi Arabia airport attack

US-Bangla flight diverted to Oman before returning to Dhaka as airlines suspend services amid disruptions

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 1:23 pm

India's 'cockroach' movement founder says PM Modi an 'embarrassment'

The founder of India's online cockroach movement said on Sunday Prime Minister Narendra Modi was an embarrassment to the country, soon after being released from detention

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 1:11 pm

Bangladesh condemns Houthi attack on Riyadh airport that killed two nationals

Dhaka seeks details of Bangladeshi casualties as its mission in Riyadh contacts Saudi authorities to provide assistance

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 12:25 pm

Indefinite road blockade strands tourists in Sajek Valley

Tourists stuck as two organisations demand action against PCJSS

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 12:14 pm

Durga Puja can

Coconut prices rise to Tk 250-300 a pair, up from Tk 190-200 last year

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 12:09 pm

Hasan becomes first Bangladesh pacer to claim Test hat-trick

Hasan became only the third Bangladeshi bowler to take a Test hat-trick, following Alok Kapali, who achieved the feat against Pakistan in Peshawar in 2003, and Sohag Gazi, who took one against New Zealand in Chattogram in 2013.

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 12:07 pm

Two brothers, aged 4 and 6, die from electrocution in Netrokona

Mother injured while trying to save sons

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 11:37 am

Delhi braces for more protests as 'cockroach' group's leaders released

The leaders, including CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, had been detained when they arrived in Delhi on Saturday.

BBC 11 Oct 2026 11:32 am

10/10 is no coincidence: Emotional tributes for Messi continue to pour in

While Messi resumed his club commitments in impressive fashion, emotions surrounding his Argentina farewell remain strong

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 11:20 am

Bangladesh, EIB to invest

The programme will improve maternal and newborn healthcare, treatment for cervical and breast cancer, and emergency obstetric services

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 11:01 am

Vinicius Jr apologises after red card for hair pull against Villarreal

Spanish Football Federation regulations state that pulling an opponent's hair is regarded as violent conduct.

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 10:37 am

Trump says Putin would like to see a settlement in Ukraine war

Donald Trump criticised Volodymyr for not holding an election since Russia first invaded Ukraine in 2022

The Hindu 11 Oct 2026 10:13 am

Miami down DC United as Messi nets brace in first match after Argentina farewell

Lionel Messi scored twice to help Inter Miami rout DC United 4-0 on Saturday, taking a victory in his first match since saying farewell to the Argentina national team.

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 7:51 am

Real Madrid edge Villarreal, Vinicius sent off for hair pull

Yan Diomande earned Real Madrid a tight 1-0 victory over Villarreal on Saturday to keep them six points behind LaLiga leaders Barcelona, even though winger Vinicius Junior was sent off for hair-pulling.

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 7:30 am

US gunman shoots dead 7 relatives, family friend

The victims in the city of Erie included two young children and a woman who was eight months pregnant.

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 6:09 am

India's CJP to resume anti-CEC protests today; Dipke, Das, Ranka still in custody

Were not backing down! We will march to Jantar Mantar again tomorrow and stay there until all our demands are met, the outfit posted on X.

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 5:54 am

Bangladesh, EIB plan

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 1:27 am

Missile strikes passenger terminal at Riyadh airport, many wounded

President Donald Trump told reporters he was evaluating whether the U.S. should join Saudi strikes against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in neighbouring Yemen

The Hindu 11 Oct 2026 1:07 am

Pakistan has robust nuclear security regime: IAEA

She also commended Pakistans contribution to developing the skills of the nuclear security workforce, saying it had a far-reaching impact.

The Hindu 10 Oct 2026 11:13 pm

Five-star Chelsea run riot

Chelsea thrashed Bournemouth in the Premier League at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, picking up their first win in four league matches.

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 9:53 pm

Nahid Islam stands with India

NCP convener urges Indian authorities to disclose detainees

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 9:10 pm

Veteran journalist Amir Khasru passes away

He was a former Bangladesh correspondent for Voice of America and diplomatic correspondent for Ittefaq

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 9:06 pm

Goal in 8 seconds! Bayern concede fastest-ever Bundesliga goal

Augsburg's Robin Fellhauer scored the fastest goal in Bundesliga history to give his side a shock lead over Bayern Munich on Saturday.

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 8:38 pm

Musk shares Starlink Mobile launch in Bangladesh

Elon Musk on Thursday shared news of Starlink Mobile

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 8:11 pm

10 injured as BNP, Awami League activists clash in Fatullah

Police and locals say the groups were at odds over local influence and the brick kiln business

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 7:45 pm

Arsenal beat Leeds and draw level with Man City

Arsenal roared back to beat Leeds 2-1 and pull level with Manchester City at the top of the Premier League on Saturday, hitting the ground running after the three-week international break.

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 7:21 pm

'Cockroach' group leaders among hundreds detained in Delhi protest

Tens of thousands of security personnel were deployed and roads barricaded ahead of the demonstration.

BBC 10 Oct 2026 5:59 pm

2 arrested over NID fraud involving Rohingyas in Netrokona

Police seek remand for the two accused; drives underway to arrest others

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 5:04 pm

Fertiliser trader beaten to death allegedly over land dispute in Jamalpur

Police say Ataur Rahman died after an altercation between two sides

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 4:46 pm

Tk 60,000 crore annually needed for 5-8 years to rebuild banking sector: governor

Bangladesh Bank Governor Md Mostaqur Rahman on Saturday said the banking sector would need Tk 60,000 crore annually from the national budget for the next five to eight years to help it recover from massive

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 4:36 pm

Biman Cox

Flight BG436 arrived at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 3:10pm; all passengers and crew were safe, the airline says

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 4:24 pm

Argentina were World Cup

England were the second-most targeted team, followed by Spain, Brazil and Norway, the report found.

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 4:23 pm

State Dialogue Forum leader detained for trying to erase Tagore graffiti

Police today detained ANM Ayas, member secretary of the State Dialogue Forum, for allegedly trying to erase a graffiti of Rabindranath Tagore on a wall in front of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in Dhaka

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 3:52 pm

Aliss earns maiden ODI call-up; Litton, Hasan Mahmud, Mustafiz return for UAE tri-series

All matches will begin at 3:30pm Bangladesh time.

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 3:39 pm

Toufique Imrose Khalidi

Friends, family members and colleagues pay tribute

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 3:36 pm

PM assures support for waste-to-fuel technology

Researchers say the technology could reduce pollution, improve waste management and help cut dependence on imported oil

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 3:04 pm

ICAO commends Indonesia's aviation safety record

Antara News 10 Oct 2026 2:59 pm

BNP betrayed people

Criticises govt over law and order, demands action over recruitment exam leak

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 2:54 pm

Turkey social media ban for under-15s takes effect Nov 1

The official state journal published the decision following the adoption of a law by parliament in April

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 2:46 pm

Major earthquake hits Panama, injures at least 27

The head of emergency operations Rene Garcia told AFP that there were no reports of fatalities so far

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 2:41 pm

BGB returns fire after BSF firing leaves Bangladeshi injured

The man was reportedly shot inside Indian territory, around 300 yards from the border opposite Jamalpur outpost

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 2:30 pm

From 'cockroach' post to protest leader: India's Abhijeet Dipke tests Modi govt

Dipke, 31, born in a Dalit family on the lower rungs of India's caste system, shot to fame this year after his six-word response to Supreme Court Chief Justice Surya Kant's remarks likening unemployed youth to cockroaches went viral online.

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 2:26 pm

Hope takes over India: Records, runs and relentless dominance

Rutherford called Hope a phenomenal player and one who inspires him.

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 2:04 pm

Hasan strikes after DRS blunders; AFG 34/1 at lunch

Bowling with discipline and extracting movement, he conceded just 11 runs in seven overs, including two maidens, before finally breaking through in the 11th over.

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 1:56 pm

PM orders career pathways for students who failed SSC: Mahdi Amin

Education ministry to explore technical training and language courses and financial support for young entrepreneurs, he says

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 1:41 pm

Youth development officer recruitment exam postponed amid question leak allegations

Examinees block roads in Dhaka, alleging question paper leak an hour before exam

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 1:10 pm

Bangladesh bowled out for 346 in first innings

Bangladesh were bowled out for 346 runs om 92.3 overs in their first innings on the day of the one-off Test against Afghanistan in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 12:23 pm

CNG driver confesses to rape and murder of 15-year-old in Cumilla

Police say the driver took the girl

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 12:06 pm

Two crude bombs thrown outside Prime Minister

One explodes, another defused; police collect CCTV footage

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 12:04 pm

Farhan leads Pakistan to T20 win over Sri Lanka

Pakistan's newest skipper Sahibzada Farhan hit a swashbuckling half-century to guide Pakistan to a four-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the first T20 international in Rawalpindi on Friday.

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 7:14 am

The Regime Is Laying a Trap for the US. Will Washington Fall for It?

As Washington pursues rare earths and action against scam networks, Myanmars military regime is positioning itself as a convenient partnerbut at what cost?

The Irrawaddy 10 Oct 2026 6:30 am