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France students plan fresh protests as UN flags concern over violence

The students have complained of absent teachers, overloaded timetables, dilapidated classrooms and buildings that cannot cope with rising temperatures

The Hindu 9 Oct 2026 5:11 pm

Regime Shuts Down Myanmar

Commerce Ministry suspends sales licenses, citing risk of substandard products and market destabilization.

The Irrawaddy 9 Oct 2026 5:06 pm

Mourinho's Real Madrid playing catch-up in Clasico countdown

Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid trail leaders Barcelona by six points as LaLiga action resumes this weekend, with Spanish football starting the countdown to the Clasico after the extended international break.

The Daily Star 9 Oct 2026 2:30 pm

As the river edges closer, a school braces to disappear

With the Padma now just 50 metres from its gates, Alam Kha Kandi's primary school fights for survival as two neighbouring schools have already been swallowed whole

The Daily Star 9 Oct 2026 2:16 pm

Tanzid's 83 powers Tigers' flying start

Opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim struck a blistering 83 off just 71 balls as Bangladesh made a flying start on the opening day of their one-off Test against Afghanistan at the Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi today.

The Daily Star 9 Oct 2026 2:00 pm

More than just football: How scandal-tainted City led Manchester's rebirth

Standing behind the counter of his fish-and-chip shop near the Etihad Stadium, Sailish Parekh says the transformation of east Manchester over the past two decades has been remarkable.

The Daily Star 9 Oct 2026 1:24 pm

India advises nationals in Saudi Arabia to remain vigilant amid escalating regional tensions

The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has asked nationals to stay indoors as necessary, after attacks attributed to Houthi militants killed three people and disrupted flights between India and Saudi Arabia

The Hindu 9 Oct 2026 1:11 pm

Meet India's feisty Gen Z protester who is taking on Modi

Neha Bora has emerged as one of the most recognisable faces from India's recent Gen Z-led protests.

BBC 9 Oct 2026 12:49 pm

One held over alleged rape of 4-yr-old in Faridpur

Accused held near crime scene and handed to police; sister files case

The Daily Star 9 Oct 2026 12:22 pm

Why Elon Musk is taking on India's richest man over Starlink

Musk has taken pot-shots at Reliance owner Mukesh Ambani as Starlink struggles to launch in India.

BBC 9 Oct 2026 12:12 pm

Israel to honour Capt. Smit Machchhar with civilian heroism award

On September 30, pilot Smit Machchhar helped save the lives of 172 passengers and his fellow crew members aboard flydubai Flight 1073 from Dubai to Tel Aviv

The Hindu 9 Oct 2026 12:04 pm

Idols vandalised at Kushtia temple

Miscreants damage four idols at Kumarkhali puja venue

The Daily Star 9 Oct 2026 11:56 am

Myanmar Regime Leader Says Will Take Back Migrants From Malaysia

Min Aung Hlaing pledged to accept more migrants detained in Malaysia as PM Anwar defended closer engagement with Myanmar despite concerns over the safety of returnees.

The Irrawaddy 9 Oct 2026 11:41 am

15 injured in nighttime clash between rival groups in Brahmanbaria

Two rival groups allegedly chased each other with torchlights and hurled brickbats

The Daily Star 9 Oct 2026 11:35 am

From Refuge to Repatriations: Malaysia

Prime Minister Anwars embrace of Myanmars regime chief and push to repatriate migrants have raised questions about Malaysias humanitarian commitments and domestic politics.

The Irrawaddy 9 Oct 2026 10:57 am

U.K. PM Burnham's Labour fends off left-wing Greens in local election

Labour candidate Sagal Abdi-Wali, the leader of the local council, won the by-election in the central London constituency of Holborn and St. Pancras

The Hindu 9 Oct 2026 10:10 am

Toshiba Starts Mass Production of TXZ+

-Toshiba Electronic Devices

Antara News 9 Oct 2026 5:15 am

U.K. arrest two Latvians inside perimeter of RAF base housing U.S., NATO intelligence operations

The base, RAF Molesworth, which is 112 km north of London, is operated by the U.S. Air Force and is home to the NATO Intelligence Fusion Centre, which provides information to the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe

The Hindu 9 Oct 2026 5:06 am

Kurdish PKK group says Turkish state not doing enough to pursue peace process

We have withdrawn all our armed forces, both within and outside of Turkiye, that could be considered near the border, the PKK said, adding that the move was taken to prevent the government making any excuses or justifying its inadequate approach to the process

The Hindu 8 Oct 2026 11:08 pm

Fighting for our future: France high school students vow no let-up

Students have blocked entrances to hundreds of high schools across the country, with squads of riot police deployed to control the situation occasionally resulting in violent clashes

The Hindu 8 Oct 2026 11:03 pm

Investigation Finds That Former High-Ranking Uzbek Security Official Acquired UAE Citizenship

According to a OCCRP and Ozodlik investigation, Otabek Umarov, the Uzbek presidents son-in-law, obtained Emirati citizenship in 2023, while he was deputy head of the Presidential Security Service.

The Diplomat 8 Oct 2026 7:31 pm

NCT deal with DP World: Chattogram port workers give govt 3-day ultimatum for talks

Protesters announce token hunger strike and warn of intensified movement if government refuses talks

The Daily Star 8 Oct 2026 7:01 pm

CID files money laundering case against KNF chief Nathan Bom, 8 others

Probe finds alleged Tk 1.62 crore trail linked to production of 40,000 KNF uniforms

The Daily Star 8 Oct 2026 6:54 pm

Darwin heroics in the past, Shanto relishes Afghan challenge in one-off Test

Afghanistan have played Bangladesh in only two Tests, with both teams winning one each.

The Daily Star 8 Oct 2026 6:49 pm

Govt working for stable supply of Ramadan commodities: Muktadir

The minister sits with importers and traders at meeting in Ctg Chamber

The Daily Star 8 Oct 2026 6:34 pm

Nana Patekar helped 77 lakh farmers throughout his life

His foundation reach at more than 77 lakh farmers, 51,000 disaster-affected families and nearly 5,000 widows. The organisation

The Daily Star 8 Oct 2026 6:15 pm

Govt buys back Tk 1,716 crore treasury bonds ahead of maturity

It was the government's first-ever buyback auction

The Daily Star 8 Oct 2026 5:59 pm

Malaysian Firms Linked to Myanmar Military Aviation Supply Chain: JFM

Justice For Myanmar identified three Malaysian aerospace firms with Myanmar military links, including a state-owned company and another backed by government financing.

The Irrawaddy 8 Oct 2026 5:53 pm

Dengue claims 5 more lives, 1,935 hospitalised in 24 hours

Death toll this year has risen to 294

The Daily Star 8 Oct 2026 5:53 pm

DU English teacher relieved of duties over remarks to student wearing a veil

Department says alleged remarks did not reflect its values or practices

The Daily Star 8 Oct 2026 5:40 pm

Chinese Docuseries Hails Scam Victory as Myanmar Fraud Empire Rebuilds

State-run CCTV celebrates high-profile extradition of kingpin She Zhijiang, even as the Myawaddy fraud economy he founded continues to flourish.

The Irrawaddy 8 Oct 2026 5:35 pm

Meer Ahmed Tariqul Omar appointed BRTC chairman

Incumbent chairman transferred to textiles ministry; Nazneen Sultana named Bandarban DC

The Daily Star 8 Oct 2026 5:25 pm

No Messi photo, no shirt: Benin coach fumes over Argentina treatment

Argentina beat Benin 3-0 at a packed Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires on Tuesday, with Messi marking his final appearance for his country with a goal and two assists.

The Daily Star 8 Oct 2026 5:09 pm

Rabada to sit out first Test against Australia

South Africa

The Daily Star 8 Oct 2026 4:45 pm

Same team, new ideas: How Jesus has reshaped Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo's mid-window departure from the Portugal camp failed to derail his country's progress, with Portugal emerging as the only team inside the FIFA top 10 to climb the rankings in the latest update on Wednesday.

The Daily Star 8 Oct 2026 4:42 pm

Quarantine, unease and rumours: Russian city grapples with plague scare

Residents say lack of official information has fuelled panic and rumours

The Daily Star 8 Oct 2026 4:22 pm