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Ishraque went there as local MP, yet he was asked to resign as state minister: Akhter

NCP leader says Ishraque

The Daily Star 19 Oct 2026 7:16 pm

Govt to buy 70,000 tonnes of urea

Some 30,000 tonnes will be procured from the local institution Karnaphuli Fertiliser Company Limited (KAFCO) and 40,000 tonnes from Saudi Arabia

The Daily Star 19 Oct 2026 7:03 pm

Tiger Shroff survives gun attack in Mumbai

While the 36-year-old actor emerged without gunshot wounds, his driver and a bystander sustained injuries in the attack and were subsequently hospitalised.

The Daily Star 19 Oct 2026 6:54 pm

US envoy visits century-old Durga Puja mandap in N'ganj, stops by Bose Cabin

Christensen enjoys warm welcome at Amlapara, visits Panam City and Jamdani village

The Daily Star 19 Oct 2026 6:45 pm

Confidence Power to raise Tk 400 crore for green energy expansion

Confidence Power and Energy PLC, a concern of Confidence Group, plans to raise Tk 400 crore through a public offering to fund two major grid-tied solar power projects and partially settle existing debts.

The Daily Star 19 Oct 2026 6:39 pm

Rehabilitated fishing cat released into wild with satellite collar

Alfie was rescued by the Bangladesh Forest Department from northern Bangladesh in February this year

The Daily Star 19 Oct 2026 6:07 pm

Italian police detain hundreds as stores looted in weekend unrest in Milan

Clashes spread across northern Italian cities

The Daily Star 19 Oct 2026 5:37 pm

Bangladesh fined for slow over-rate in tri-series opener

Stand-in captain Towhid Hridoy admitted the offence and accepted the proposed sanction, eliminating the need for a formal hearing.

The Daily Star 19 Oct 2026 5:15 pm

Germany condemns France protest violence

Berlin warned citizens in France to exercise caution after more than 2,500 people were arrested in weekend protests over the cost of living that saw town halls and shops looted and set ablaze

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 5:10 pm

4 die of dengue, 1,851 hospitalised in 24 hours

Death toll rises to 352 this year

The Daily Star 19 Oct 2026 5:10 pm

UN experts urge Israel to protect West Bank olive farmers

The experts urged Israel to ensure that is forces protect Palestinian farmers from settler attacks and refrain from interference with their access to land

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 5:06 pm

Medicine shop owner arrested over alleged rape of 13-year-old boy in Netrokona

Police say the boy worked at the accused's shop in Purbadhala

The Daily Star 19 Oct 2026 4:34 pm

Cumilla man who joined Russian army after leaving bakery job has died, says family

Relatives say Sagar, 24, enlisted after a Bangladeshi middleman allegedly promised him Tk 30 lakh

The Daily Star 19 Oct 2026 4:28 pm

Chattogram prepares for PM Tarique's visit to Durga Puja mandap

Organisers say the visit will be a first for a sitting Bangladeshi head of government, with Hindu community members welcoming the occasion

The Daily Star 19 Oct 2026 4:23 pm

Liberation DocFest selects 17 films from 188 entries

The 13th Liberation DocFest Bangladesh will screen 17 documentaries selected from 188 submissions at the Liberation War Museum in Agargaon, Dhaka, from October 29 to 31.

The Daily Star 19 Oct 2026 4:13 pm

Baby orangutan rescued in India repatriated to Indonesia

The orangutan was repatriated from Gujarat and arrived at Kualanamu International Airport in Medan, where officials from the Consulate General of India attended a reception organised by Indonesia's Ministry of Forestry

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 4:08 pm

Australian lawmaker critically hurt in attack, officials say

Independent MP Helen Haines suffered critical injuries after being deliberately struck by a car outside her Wangaratta office, as PM Anthony Albanese called it an attack

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 3:03 pm

First accused acquitted in July Uprising case released from jail

SI Abzalul Haque turned state witness in Ashulia killings case

The Daily Star 19 Oct 2026 2:53 pm

Journalist Alif murder suspect on one-day remand

A Netrakona court placed a suspect, Opurba, 22, on a one-day remand in connection with the murder of journalist Lutfuzzaman Fakir alias Alif Fakir in Durgapur upazila.

The Daily Star 19 Oct 2026 2:09 pm

FICCI urges energy reforms, gas exploration to boost investment

FICCI President Rupali Haque Chowdhury said that global energy market disruptions have exposed Bangladesh

The Daily Star 19 Oct 2026 1:31 pm

The alarming vigilantism of Ishraque Hossain

The reported decision to remove the state minister is commendable, but his defence of the drug raids suggests he still does not understand the limits of his authority

The Daily Star 19 Oct 2026 1:25 pm

European football by the numbers: Yamal

Manchester City maintained their perfect start in the Premier League with a seventh consecutive win, while Barcelona beat Real Betis 5-2 to continue their winning run in LaLiga. Bayern Munich returned to the top of the Bundesliga with a 6-1 victory over RB Leipzig, while Borussia Dortmund dropped points in a goalless draw against Union Berlin.

The Daily Star 19 Oct 2026 12:29 pm

Israel Police arrest eight suspects over settler attacks on diplomats, U.S. photojournalist in West Bank

The suspects were held under an operation named Olive Leaf after settlers attacked Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine and European diplomats in separate incidents

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 12:14 pm

Pakistan Army officer killed in IED blast

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has paid tribute to security forces for killing the four terrorists and expressed grief over the death of the Army officer

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 12:09 pm

Rubio says no pause in U.S. intel sharing with Ukraine

Marco Rubio said that Donald Trump wanted Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Vladimir Putin to concentrate on ending the war

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 12:09 pm

Macron notes 'failures' after France unrest

Opposition politicians call for interior minister

The Daily Star 19 Oct 2026 11:09 am

'Surprise package' Lazio crush Juve to keep pace with Serie A leaders Inter

Lazio scored a statement win on Sunday, brushing aside Juventus 3-0 in Turin to move level on points with Inter Milan at the top of Serie A.

The Daily Star 19 Oct 2026 10:45 am

PM inaugurates July memorial, renovated Osmani Udyan

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today inaugurated the newly built July Uprising Memorial and the renovated Osmani Udyan in Dhaka, reopening the historic park to the public after a decade.

The Daily Star 19 Oct 2026 10:41 am

Tk 166 crore Jashore highway falls apart in less than three years

Potholes and damaged surfaces make the 38km highway risky for motorists; RHD blames overloaded trucks, says emergency repairs may begin within weeks

The Daily Star 19 Oct 2026 10:02 am

EPL talking points: Grit, goals and growing pressure

Chelsea and Liverpool are in the top five after victories, while free-scoring Brighton dazzled in a 5-0 mauling of fierce rivals Crystal Palace that leaves them third in the table.

The Daily Star 19 Oct 2026 9:28 am

Police recover bomb near Fakir Lalon Shah

Police identify recovered bomb as improvised explosive device (IED)

The Daily Star 19 Oct 2026 9:14 am

Venezuela Opposition alliance confirms Nobel laureate Machado as leader

The coalition's announcement comes as one Opposition faction engages in political transition talks with the interim government, following the US ouster of longtime leader Nicolas Maduro

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 9:11 am

Zelenskyy speaks to U.S. envoys as Trump lashes out

Earlier, Donald Trump said that he was in the process of negotiating peace between Russia and Ukraine and making great progress, but claimed Zelenskyy doesn't want to end this war

The Hindu 19 Oct 2026 9:10 am

A curious Ballon d

With the 2026 Ballon d

The Daily Star 19 Oct 2026 8:20 am

Macron denounces 'unbridled' violence as France hit by new clashes

Nearly 2,400 people were arrested Saturday in unrest that represented some of the worst urban violence in France in years

The Daily Star 19 Oct 2026 7:46 am

Nations seek reset at UN talks as nature goals off track

Nearly 200 nations are gathering in Armenia on Monday for critical negotiations as governments come under pressure to salvage a landmark nature pact whose goals are slipping out of reach

The Daily Star 19 Oct 2026 7:43 am

From losing the captaincy to scoring a century: Agha credits domestic cricket

I feel that we don't give enough respect to our domestic cricket, Ali Agha said after his innings of 107 from just 90 deliveries against Sri Lanka.

The Daily Star 19 Oct 2026 7:34 am

Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff survives shooting in Mumbai

Video published by several news outlets shows gunmen firing multiple shots at a car while it is moving past a crowd.

BBC 19 Oct 2026 7:20 am

Madueke scores late winner as Arsenal sink Forest

Noni Madueke's late goal sealed Arsenal's 1-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday as the champions survived a scrappy display to close the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City.

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 11:17 pm

Rana a long way from recovery, doubtful for SA Tests

Nahid Rana will need at least another four to six weeks before he can resume practice sessions and bowling, Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) sources told The Daily Star.

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 10:30 pm

Boland strikes twice before rain spoils Day 1

Australia's Scott Boland took two wickets in two balls on a severely rain-shortened first day of the second Test against South Africa at St George's Park on Sunday.

The Daily Star 18 Oct 2026 10:08 pm