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'If we play good cricket, why not?': Litton backs Tigers to go all the way in tri-series

If we play good cricket, why not? Newly appointed ODI captain Litton Das fell back on the age-old wisdom that Bangladesh players so often reach for in press conferences when asked to predict positive outcomes. In this case, the question was whether Bangladesh could go all the way and become ch

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 1:41 am

White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia let go just days into role

Donald Trump said he had told her to reconsider the job following public scrutiny

The Hindu 17 Oct 2026 12:13 am

U.S. midterms Donald Trumps test, Indias stakes

The midterm elections will test the U.S. Presidents leadership, congressional control and the future of India relations

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 11:45 pm

China says ready to address each others concerns after FM Sitharaman flags trade barriers

Reacting to Indias trade deficit with China crossing $100 billion in the first nine months, Nirmala Sitharaman said the growing trade imbalance and persistent restrictions on market access for Indian products remained major concerns, despite years of engagement with Beijing

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 11:11 pm

Iran's military says oil tanker on fire in Gulf of Oman

Tehran had said non-compliant vessels in the zone would face sanctions, without explicitly threatening military action against them.

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 10:30 pm

Maresca says Man City 'more together' after financial charges

Enzo Maresca believes Manchester City are more together after the club was found guilty of over 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules.

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 10:00 pm

Madarganj 100MW solar project stalled over unpaid bills

Contractor says Tk 212 crore remains outstanding, while nearly Tk 200 crore worth of work has been cut from the revised project scope

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 9:43 pm

45th BCS candidates omitted from gazette threaten Shahbagh protest tomorrow

Protesters set Saturday morning deadline for revised appointment gazette

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 9:14 pm

Hillary Clinton honours Muhammad Yunus for decades of empowering women

Yunus receives Hillary Rodham Clinton Award

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 8:35 pm

Jamaat dissolves Cumilla city unit following October 14 incident

Party places unit under central supervision and forms committee to investigate what happened at its office

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 8:26 pm

Raphinha set for return as Barcelona face crucial week

The Catalans boast a 100 percent record in all competitions this season but face a tough test in La Liga in Seville against third-placed Betis.

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 8:22 pm

Mohammedan maintain perfect start

Title contenders Mohammedan SC moved to the joint top of the Bangladesh Football League standings after securing their third straight win with a 2-0 victory over PWD SC at Shaheed Miraj-Tapan Stadium in Manikganj today.

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 8:16 pm

'Falklands issue was a special ingredient': Lautaro lifts lid on Argentina

Lautaro Martinez has revealed how Argentina

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 8:15 pm

Pakistan criticises Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's warning of stronger response to future terror attacks

Pakistan rejects and condemns the Indian Defence Minister's provocative remarks..., Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan said

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 8:14 pm

5 more die with measles-like symptoms

DGHS reports 1,164 new suspected measles and 46 new confirmed cases in 24 hours

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 7:40 pm

Jubo Dal leader hacked to death in Cumilla

Md Abu Kawsar was attacked while travelling to a mediation meeting

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 7:00 pm

Saudi airport restrictions disrupt travel for 16,620 passengers

Of the 107 affected flights, 44 were direct services

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 6:53 pm

SRB says 92 cocktails, suspected gunpowder recovered in Chapainawabganj

Force says the cache included explosives-making equipment and is investigating how the items came to be stored there

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 6:19 pm

Migrant boat sinks off coast of Gambia, at least 12 dead

Rescue operations continue after boat capsizes off west African coast

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 5:46 pm

Well never see another Messi: Herrera reveals what sets Leo apart

Speaking to former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand, Herrera reflected on his time at Paris Saint-Germain, where he played alongside some of the biggest names in world football. When Ferdinand mentioned three of the club

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 2:52 pm

Two girls killed as truck runs them over in Shyamoli

Police trying to trace the vehicle

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 2:34 pm

All development partners back Bangladesh: finance minister

He named the World Bank, the IMF and the Asian Development Bank as close partners

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 2:29 pm

Its more of a no than a yes: Sister on Ronaldos Portugal comeback

Speaking at a book presentation on Thursday, the 53-year-old businesswoman offered a pessimistic assessment of the situation, saying,

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 2:14 pm

Coast Guard deploys 3,500 personnel at 615 Durga Puja venues

Diving teams ready to respond to emergencies during idol immersion, says DG

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 1:42 pm

5 arrested over attack on Gazipur railway police outpost

Police say 15 to 20 people armed with machetes and locally made weapons attacked officers at Joydebpur Railway Junction in alleged attempt to free detainees

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 1:27 pm

UN chief says subsidising fossil fuels is subsidising suicide

The United Nations says that for every dollar invested in protecting or restoring nature, about $30 still goes into activities that degrade it.

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 1:15 pm

BGB to provide security at 2,700 puja mandaps

Under government directives, BGB will also maintain a presence in Gopalganj, Madaripur and Faridpur, alongside border districts

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 12:10 pm

Over 16.6 lakh people receive state-funded legal aid since 2009: NLASO

Services secure Tk 425 crore in compensation as law minister urges wider access to justice for marginalised people

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 11:34 am

'Did they forget how to defend?': Italian football suffers new blow with Champions League misery

Still reeling from the national team's failure to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup, Italian football hit a new low this week when for the first time all four Serie A teams competing in the Champions League suffered defeats.

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 11:30 am

Brazil forward Antony says home burgled during Betis match

Brazilian international Antony said his home was burgled while he was playing for Real Betis in their 3-2 Champions League win over Porto on Wednesday.

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 10:38 am

Tigers back in tri-series business, with World Cup in mind

The Tigers

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 9:11 am

26-year wait nears end for women

Bangladesh will face Nepal on October 18, India on October 19 and Maldives on October 20.

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 8:58 am

I hope Ronaldo returns to Portugal squad: Vitinha

The Paris Saint-Germain star has spoken out after a turbulent international break left Portugal facing uncertainty over the future of their iconic captain, who walked out of the national team camp following a disagreement with Jesus over his playing time.

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 8:07 am

Google boosts news and link visibility in AI mode

The Alphabet subsidiary began integrating more AI features in its search results over two years ago

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 8:04 am

Teenage Cisse makes history as Milan crush Salzburg 4-0

The 19-year-old scored all his goals inside 49 minutes to underline the faith shown in him by coach Ruben Amorim.

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 7:30 am

The U.S. Visit to Naypyitaw and Will Interpol Arrest Myanmar Journalists?

This week our editors revisit the mysterious U.S. flight to Naypyitaw and detect signs that the regime feels deeply threatened by independent journalism.

The Irrawaddy 16 Oct 2026 7:02 am

Infantino apology fails to sway England, Germany over FIFA future

Infantino said he had apologised during the closed meeting for mistakes in communicating and consulting over the now-abandoned FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) project, but stressed that it had been only a proposal and

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 1:23 am

Martinez apologises for Man United criticism after Carrick talks

Martinez met with Carrick and club executives after training, two days after saying the club needed greater investment to help the team compete at the highest level following Tuesday's 2-0 loss.

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 1:09 am

Rana heads to Australia for medical assessment

It was learnt that the pacer had also experienced weakness around his hip, prompting the BCB to seek a second opinion from Australia.

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 12:29 am

Forest ranger beaten by mob after eviction drive in Ctg

Around 200 people allegedly attacked him after drive against illegal structures at Aviary Park

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 12:23 am