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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

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

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

Former Khulshi OC Abdur Rahim transferred to Khulna days after Ctg mayor

Police Headquarters ordered his transfer amid controversy over the attempted of Wakil Hossain alias Boga

The Daily Star 10 Oct 2026 4:19 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

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

Magnitude 7.6 earthquake shakes Panama, USGS reports

Visibly shaken residents of Panama City gathered outside as they waited for news of the quakes impact on Friday (October 9, 2026)

The Hindu 10 Oct 2026 4:10 am

Hurricane Isaias lashes U.S. Gulf Coast with wind and rain hours before it comes ashore

The Category 3 storm has grown into a major hurricane the first of an unusually quiet Atlantic season and is expected to make landfall Friday night

The Hindu 10 Oct 2026 4:05 am

Japan protests Russias extradition requests for ICC president Tomoko Akane and eight other court staff

Japan has criticized Russias request for the extradition of the International Criminal Courts president and eight other tribunal officials from the Netherlands, where the court is based

The Hindu 9 Oct 2026 11:14 pm

Government slams Vances remarks on Indian IT professionals as deeply offensive

Government reminds Trump administration that Indian professionals are skilled contributors to U.S. economy after U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance calls foreign workers indentured servants

The Hindu 9 Oct 2026 10:18 pm

Judy Shelton, Trumps Former Fed Pick, Joins Treasury as Scott Bessents Adviser

Judy Shelton previously led the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the National Endowment for Democracy

The Hindu 9 Oct 2026 7:10 pm

RI plans solar powered housing pilot project

Antara News 9 Oct 2026 7:09 pm

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