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Barca defensive crisis deepens with Espart injury

Barcelona defender Xavi Espart will miss around seven weeks with an ankle injury, the La Liga leaders said Monday.

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 10:57 pm

3,025 acres of railway land under illegal occupation: ministry

Ministry's website, however, shows 3,678.83 acres under illegal occupation

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 10:31 pm

Jamaat activist dies after alleged assault in Cumilla

Family and locals link the incident to an earlier sand dispute, but police have not confirmed whether the alleged attack caused his death

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 10:22 pm

NCP demands IGP

Rejecting police's clarification, party says no government approval can legitimise extrajudicial killings

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 10:18 pm

Iran, Mecca pact countries agree to continue talks after 'first' meeting: state media

The meeting brought Iran together with representatives from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey, says broadcaster

The Hindu 26 Oct 2026 10:09 pm

Campaigning ends in Thakurgaon-1 as candidates make final push ahead of by-polls

BNP, Jamaat and three other contenders outline development agendas before October 29 vote

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 9:46 pm

Grameenphone's profit falls 4% in first nine months of 2026

Grameenphone, the country

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 8:59 pm

CDA partially demolishes 4 buildings, seals 2 in Chattogram over plan violations

Enforcement drive in Khulshi and Chandgaon targets unauthorised construction

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 8:57 pm

Four-storey resort demolished over unauthorised construction in Cox's Bazar

Around 2,500 structures built along Marine Drive despite restrictions, says Cox's Bazar Development Authority

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 8:55 pm

Square Pharma recommends 130% cash dividend

Square Pharmaceuticals has recommended a 130 percent cash dividend for the fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26), backed by higher sales and profits

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 8:41 pm

DRU seeks IGP's apology within 24 hours over remarks on journalists

Journalists

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 8:40 pm

Two defeats, familiar flaws: Barcelona's big-game problems remain unresolved

Hansi Flick's side have dominated in Spain over the last two seasons, winning back-to-back La Liga titles, but notably in Europe have fallen short on high-pressure nights.

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 7:58 pm

Topu calls for collective defensive effort

Fit-again centre-back Topu Barman has stressed the importance of collective defending as Bangladesh prepare to begin their SAFF Championship campaign against Bhutan in Dhaka on November 5.

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 7:54 pm

Dubai crown prince invites PM Tarique to major UAE defence exhibitions

The Bangladesh prime minister has been invited to attend IDEX and NAVDEX 2027 in Abu Dhabi from January 25 to 29

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 7:29 pm

ICAO begins aviation security audit of Bangladesh

Review of national aviation security oversight system to continue until Nov 6

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 7:24 pm

6 more die of measles-like symptoms in last 24 hours

Deaths from measles-like symptoms and confirmed measles rise to 1,233 since March 15

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 7:18 pm

Crude bombs hurled in front of Amar Desh press in Tejgaon, two injured

Police say reviewing CCTV footage to identify attackers

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 7:18 pm

Mbappe hits 100 and breaks Messi

The French superstar also surpassed Lionel Messi

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 7:06 pm

Regime Disguises Military Jet Fuel as Diesel to Evade Sanctions: JFM

The regime used proxy firms and fraudulent international trade declarations to import nearly $110 million in aviation fuel used to bomb civilians, the group said.

The Irrawaddy 26 Oct 2026 6:18 pm

Emmanuel Macron warns October 31 protests in France could turn risky

Emmanuel Macron acknowledged that authorities had ot anticipated at all the scale of the demonstrations a week earlier

The Hindu 26 Oct 2026 6:14 pm

NSI chief in New Delhi for regional security forum

Sarwar Farid is attending a four-day multilateral conference on counter-terrorism

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 6:08 pm

Janata, Agrani, BASIC banks get new managing directors

Sonali managing director reinstated

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 5:44 pm

Mahe relishes chance to learn from childhood hero Hamza

Having grown up watching Hamza play for Leicester City, Mahe described the opportunity to represent Bangladesh alongside the midfielder as a huge honour, particularly given the experience Hamza has gained at the highest level of English football.

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 5:41 pm

CUET deadlock: UGC committee to visit Wednesday to hold talks with teachers, students

Classes and exams have been suspended for over a month amid protests over the university

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 5:26 pm

5 die of dengue, 2,218 hospitalised in 24 hours

Death toll rises to 389 this year

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 5:07 pm

Left leaders hail Lulas fourth win in Brazil, say it offers hope to workers movements

The youth who took to the streets to defend democracy will reinvigorate our own youth who are fighting the same battle here, says CPI(M) General Secretary M.A. Baby

The Hindu 26 Oct 2026 5:04 pm

Helping para-athletes reach the starting line

Antara News 26 Oct 2026 4:45 pm

'Historic victory': World leaders celebrate Lula's re-election

Lula's win was acknowledged by left and right-wing leaders alike, despite his challenger Flavio Bolsonaro refusing to accept the loss

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 4:29 pm

Thailand launches $1.5 billion household solar push

Government plans low-interest loans and tax benefits to cut reliance on imported energy

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 4:27 pm

Pakistans Punjab government extends detention of Imran Khans sisters by 30 days

Aleema Khan, Noreen Niazi and Dr. Uzma Khan remain in Kot Lakhpat Jail under a public safety law, as PTI leader Moonis Elahi calls the detention politically motivated

The Hindu 26 Oct 2026 4:10 pm

Indonesia SOEs

Antara News 26 Oct 2026 3:01 pm

Man killed in fire at plastic factory in Keraniganj

Eight firefighting units bring blaze under control; victim's identity yet to be confirmed

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 2:11 pm

Gardner says cricket offers escape amid personal turmoil

Gardner's marriage broke down earlier in the year, with her former partner Monica Wright criticising the cricketer for her relationship with Australia teammate Georgia Voll on social media.

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 1:43 pm

PM seeks Japan

Focus on technology transfer and skilled workforce development in meeting with Taro Aso

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 1:36 pm

Director of Gazipur madrasa accused of abducting student

Police rescue the girl within two hours of case filing

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 1:19 pm

Bangladesh Air Force chief visits defence facilities in Germany, attends Czech conference

Talks focus on armed drones, counter-drone technology and electronic warfare

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 1:17 pm

Man beaten to death allegedly by son in Gazipur

Police say son is a drug addict; he remains on the run

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 1:00 pm

Cyclone Arnab forms over Bay, to cross India on Wednesday as very severe storm

Bangladesh may see light rain over two days as maritime ports asked to hoist signal No 2

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 12:49 pm

Former Japanese PM Fukuda, known for strengthening ties with China, dies at 90

Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, known for strengthening ties between Japan and China but who struggled to manage affairs in a divided Diet during his one-year stint through September 2008, has died, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party said Monday. He was 90

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 12:36 pm

Who will win the Ballon d'Or this time?

A new winner could emerge on Tuesday as the 2026 Ballon d

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 12:34 pm

Officials from Makkah pact countries to meet Iranian officials on Monday, two sources say

Talks come amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and escalating regional conflict

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 12:21 pm

Trump says Canada trade deal coming soon

President Trump said at a Michigan rally that Canada was willing to give us anything, as the White House eased some tariffs following a request from Senator Susan Collins

The Hindu 26 Oct 2026 12:06 pm

Mohakhali-Kishoreganj bus services resume after owners settle dispute

250 buses grounded over dispute on replacing old vehicles

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 11:19 am

Mbappe hits 100 for Real, but Clasico victory means more

The French forward hit a brace to bring up his century for Los Blancos across all competitions since joining in 2024.

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 10:50 am

Chinas Communist Party elite hold key talks on governance

Few details from the closed-door gathering, held under tight security, will be made known until it concludes on October 29, 2026, but the timing of the meeting is crucial

The Hindu 26 Oct 2026 10:08 am

Emergency services say 83 injured, 7 seriously, in bus crash near Barcelona

Spanish news agency EFE said the bus had veered off a narrow, winding road and fallen down a 20-metre (65-foot) embankment

The Hindu 26 Oct 2026 8:17 am

Mourinho offers Real a blueprint to beat Barca

Time and again, Mourinho's side moved the ball with urgency and precision in their own half to escape Barcelona's pressing.

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 8:10 am

Inter snatch Serie A summit, depleted Bayern return to the top, Rennes soar in Ligue 1

It was a weekend of dramatic shifts, emotional triumphs, and late chaos across Europe's top leagues as the race for domestic supremacy intensified. In Italy, Inter Milan pulled off a spectacular stoppage-time heist to reclaim the Serie A summit, matching the resilience of a depleted Bayern Munich side that returned to the top of the Bundesliga despite the hospitalisation of head coach Vincent Kompany. Meanwhile, in France, Rennes capitalised on a tense, red-card marred draw between Monaco and Lille to vault to the top of Ligue 1, capping off a breathless round of football.

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 4:06 am

Mbappe reigns supreme at Camp Nou as Real clinch Clasico win

Kylian Mbappe struck twice to earn Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid a 2-1 Clasico victory over La Liga leaders Barcelona on Sunday at Camp Nou, cutting the gap to three points.

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 3:35 am

Maternity blind spot in Bangladesh cricket

When former Bangladesh pacer Suraiya Azmin emailed Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on May 9 to request paid maternity leave, she received no response.

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 12:23 am