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Rooney labels Man United players

When Martinez came out, I said this is an absolute nightmare because it will rip the dressing room apart, Rooney told the United Stand podcast on Thursday. That was the start. We've seen it now with Bruno and you're going to see it with more players because they don't want to take responsibility.

The Daily Star 23 Oct 2026 1:14 am

Records galore as Brook, Sri Lanka make history

Sri Lanka etched their names in the history books with a remarkable batting display in Rawalpindi on Thursday, chasing down a mammoth target of 430 to beat England by two wickets.

The Daily Star 23 Oct 2026 12:54 am

2 killed as motorcycles collide in Pabna

Two others injured in head-on crash on Jalalpur-Goyeshpur road

The Daily Star 23 Oct 2026 12:45 am

We play good old Test cricket : Bavuma says after victory over Aussies

Bavuma was named man of the match for his career-best innings of 179. It provided the foundation for a victory which seemed improbable with the first two days ruined by rain and his team in deep trouble on the third morning after being sent in.

The Daily Star 23 Oct 2026 12:09 am

Women are protesting around Poland for free access to legal abortions

Passing the draft laws now, a year before the next parliamentary election, is a case of token gestures rather than a genuine effort to reform abortion law, said Zofia Marcinek of the Abortion Dream Team, a reproductive rights activist group in Warsaw

The Hindu 23 Oct 2026 12:07 am

UN climate damages fund earmarks $20 million to Nepal for August disaster

This is the first time that the Fund, set up in 2022, has allocated money to a specific country; amount is a fraction of Nepals own $5 billion loss estimate; so far, Fund has pledges for $820 million while fielding requests worth $2.8 billion

The Hindu 22 Oct 2026 11:10 pm

Man killed in Madaripur clash after attack by burqa-clad assailants, police official says

Police identify the deceased as one of four suspected attackers

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 10:28 pm

Records tumble as Sri Lanka register second-highest successful ODI chase

Janith Liyanage smashed a six off the penultimate ball as Sri Lanka completed the second-highest successful run chase in ODI history, scoring 430-8 to beat England in Rawalpindi on Thursday.

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 10:28 pm

12-year-old allegedly raped repeatedly in Gazipur, 3 arrested

The girl became pregnant and later suffered a miscarriage after taking medication allegedly supplied by one of the accused, according to the FIR

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 10:14 pm

Cabinet Division asks govt offices to follow national flag rules

Letter says some officials display flags without authorisation and use them as office backdrops

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 10:04 pm

PM visits Mongla port, eyes economic growth in southwest

Tarique Rahman

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 9:30 pm

Paris shop-owners and residents prepare for fresh protests

With new demonstrations called for Saturday, merchants have been busily covering shop windows with wooden barriers, hoping they can withstand another assault

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 9:10 pm

Maroon Oriole spotted at Jahangirnagar University for the first time

Ornithologist Prof Monirul Khan confirms first recorded sighting of the bird on campus

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 8:35 pm

Fisheries department proposes Tk 47cr project for 29 baors

A press release issued today by the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock said the project aims to increase fish production in the baors of Jashore, Jhenaidah, Chuadanga and Kushtia by at least 10 percent

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 8:28 pm

Stepfather arrested over alleged attempted rape of 7-year-old girl in Jashore

The child's mother says she intervened after hearing her daughter's screams

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 8:08 pm

Two Bangladeshis hospitalised after Dammam airport attack in Saudi Arabia

Both lost consciousness from heat and smoke but sustained no visible injuries

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 8:06 pm

A costly night in Europe

The Champions League delivered its usual dose of drama in Matchday 3, but the celebrations came with a painful price.

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 7:59 pm

South Africa complete innings victory over Australia

South Africa wrapped up a brilliant innings-and-31-run win over Australia in the second Test at St George's Park on Thursday, levelling the three-match series.

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 7:51 pm

YouTuber arrested after popular Indian finance influencer's suicide

V Harish, who ran the hugely popular Instagram account Finance with Harish, was found dead on Tuesday.

BBC 22 Oct 2026 7:38 pm

Messi back in Spain to receive prestigious Princess of Asturias Award

The 39-year-old superstar is being recognised for his achievements in football and charitable work supporting education and healthcare for disadvantaged children.

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 7:34 pm

Bangladesh, Algeria sign energy MoU, opening up LNG import prospects

Agreement creates scope for cooperation on refineries, LNG infrastructure, and exploration of coal and gas fields

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 7:31 pm

Chattogram businessman abducted by men posing as SRB members rescued from Teknaf Rohingya camp, police say

Police say an ex-Rab member led the gang, which demanded Tk 20 lakh in ransom

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 7:16 pm

SSC 2026: Students who failed demand supplementary exams this year

Students also seek admission to Class XI without losing an academic year, proposing provisional enrolment if supplementary exams cannot be held in 2026

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 6:38 pm

Yemens Houthis say they attacked Saudi Defence Ministry, Aramco in Yanbu and Dammam airport

Saudi Arabias Energy Ministry said on Wednesday (October 21, 2026) that debris from an intercepted drone killed two people and injured two others at an Aramco-operated oil field in the countrys southeast.

The Hindu 22 Oct 2026 6:15 pm

Myanmar Ranks Worst in World for Internet Freedom

Freedom House gives Myanmar 9 out of 100 for the third straight year, as the regime tightens online censorship, surveillance and restrictions on access to information.

The Irrawaddy 22 Oct 2026 5:57 pm

JnU convocation fees jump by Tk 2,000, putting jobless graduates in a bind

Vice chancellor blames rising costs

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 3:00 pm

Indian among two killed in attack on Saudi airport, authorities say

It is the latest in a series of attacks by the Houthi movement which have targeted airports and other sites in the kingdom.

BBC 22 Oct 2026 2:44 pm

Argentina hope to seal Scaloni's contract renewal in November

Argentina are closing in on a contract renewal for head coach Lionel Scaloni, with the Argentine Football Association (AFA) optimistic that a new deal could be finalised during the November FIFA international window, according to a TyC Sports report on Wednesday.

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 2:40 pm

Madrasa headteacher's wife arrested over alleged rape of 13-year-old in Savar

Headteacher on the run; angry locals vandalise madrasa following allegations

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 2:15 pm

Maradona doctor was made 'scapegoat' for his death, Argentine court told

A lawyer for Leopoldo Luque, a doctor charged in the 2020 death of Argentine football legend Diego Maradona, said in closing arguments Wednesday that his client was innocent and had been made

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 1:28 pm

Youth detained over Facebook 'sniper' comment on PM

The comment referred to a RUET bus used to transport Tarique Rahman during his visit to Rajshahi

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 12:52 pm

Derailed at Laksam: Three carriages removed after 16-hour recovery operation, track repairs underway

Railway engineer suspended over alleged negligence; four-member probe committee formed

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 12:44 pm

Australia pacer suspended over medication breach

Star Australian fast bowler Megan Schutt was suspended for two matches on Thursday for breaching prescription medication rules.

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 12:20 pm

Nico Paz 'will never forget' Man Utd masterclass

Nico Paz has no doubts that his performance against Manchester United was one of the greatest games of his career after providing a brace and an assist in a 4-1 hammering in the Champions League on Wednesday night.

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 11:40 am

Man shot dead over suspected gang rivalry in Khulna

Police launch operation to arrest suspects already identified

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 11:19 am

Low-pressure area likely to form over Bay of Bengal on Oct 23

Weather may remain mainly dry across the country, with temporary partly cloudy skies

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 10:54 am

10 and counting: Kane closes in on Ronaldo

Kane scored a second-half penalty against Arsenal, taking his tally to 16 goals in 23 matches against the Gunners. Bayern Munich drew 2

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 10:16 am

Man Utd humiliated, Arsenal deny Bayern, Real cruise past Leipzig: All the actions from Champions League night

Manchester United were hammered 4-1 by Como in the Champions League on Wednesday as the pressure increased on beleaguered manager Michael Carrick, while a late Declan Rice equaliser earned Arsenal a 2-2 draw away to Bayern Munich.

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 10:10 am

Why handball's brightest are giving up

In 2023, Mst Marfi, Runa Laila and Tania combined for 39 of Bangladesh

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 9:37 am

One killed, 8 injured in Dammam airport attack: Saudi aviation authority

An attack targeting the King Fahd International Airport in eastern Saudi Arabia's Dammam killed one person and injured eight others Wednesday evening

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 8:14 am

Musk punishes Ukraine: how exposed is India to foreign tech? | Explained

Elon Musks reported restrictions on satellite services to Ukraine show the risks of Indias dependence on foreign-controlled technology; from satellite navigation to cloud computing and military equipment, gaps in domestic capabilities can leave critical infrastructure exposed to external pressure

The Hindu 22 Oct 2026 8:13 am

We can learn a lot of things: Hridoy reflects on tri-series debacle

No, to be honest, we missed 100 runs. That wicket was a very good wicket, a decent one to bat on, he said, underlining the extent of Bangladeshs batting failure.

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 8:11 am

Trump again targets offshore wind, risking deal to speed approvals of new energy projects

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, a Rhode Island Democrat, warned that the administration now risks derailing a legislative effort to speed up permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects

The Hindu 22 Oct 2026 7:12 am