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Benin defender admits there is no plan to stop Messi

Benin defender Mohamed Tijani has admitted his side have no special plan to contain Lionel Messi when they face Argentina, with the match expected to be the superstar

The Daily Star 6 Oct 2026 11:12 am

HRW slams arrest of Jasad supporters

Says mass arrests continue the cycle of political repression

The Daily Star 6 Oct 2026 11:06 am

DMP arrests 41 over extortion in four days

The suspects were arrested in separate drives across the capital, police say

The Daily Star 6 Oct 2026 10:56 am

PM joins Children

Three-day programme begins at Bangladesh Shishu Academy with theme

The Daily Star 6 Oct 2026 10:42 am

Trump approves firing squad execution for Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan

The Army psychiatrist walked into a medical building where soldiers were getting medical checkups, shouted Allahu akbar Arabic for God is great! and opened fire with a laser-sighted handgun. Thirteen people were killed and more than 30 injured

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 10:16 am

Ebadot shares tips to beat UAE heat ahead of one-off Afghanistan Test

With temperatures feeling close to 45

The Daily Star 6 Oct 2026 10:10 am

A 13-minute storm: Zidane

France

The Daily Star 6 Oct 2026 9:37 am

RU hall provost withdrawn after protest over journalist attack

Probe to finish in three days; Syndicate to decide action against those responsible

The Daily Star 6 Oct 2026 9:35 am

Milliken Showcased MAXCELL

Antara News 6 Oct 2026 9:30 am

Tens of thousands expected in Paris for high school protests

Students have blocked the entrances to hundreds of high schools for 15 to 17-year-olds since late September, complaining of missing teachers, overloaded timetables, dilapidated classrooms and buildings that cannot cope with rising temperatures

The Daily Star 6 Oct 2026 8:13 am

U.S. envoy holds rare meeting with Sudans top general in push to seek end to fighting

The rare meeting between Massad Boulos and Abdel-Fattah Burhan comes as the U.S., Egypt and other intermediaries seek to renew pressure on the warring parties in Sudan to negotiate an end to the fighting that has killed at least 59,000 people

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 7:15 am

'Exceptional' Olise fires France to comeback win over Belgium

Michael Olise came off the bench to inspire France to a 4-1 win over Belgium in the UEFA Nations League on Monday, handing Zinedine Zidane his first home victory since taking charge.

The Daily Star 6 Oct 2026 6:47 am

One win, four games: Klopp

When Germany coach Juergen Klopp walked off the pitch in Thessaloniki just before midnight on Sunday he knew that one win in his first four international matches in charge was hardly living up to the euphoria of his appointment, but he has noted that progress had been made since their disappointing World Cup exit.

The Daily Star 6 Oct 2026 2:13 am

ICC unseals arrest warrants for four Taliban leaders wanted on gender persecution charges

With the Taliban in control of Afghanistan and the court having no police force to execute warrants, the prospect of any of the suspects being arrested is remote

The Hindu 6 Oct 2026 12:42 am

28 students fall ill after drinking school milk in Panchagarh

Most discharged after treatment; probe committee formed and milk samples sent for testing

The Daily Star 5 Oct 2026 11:37 pm

Modric hopes fans back Croatia against Spain after England shame

Croatia captain Luka Modric said he hoped the country's fans would support the team despite a hefty defeat by England when they face world champions Spain on Tuesday in the Nations League.

The Daily Star 5 Oct 2026 11:30 pm

Airstrikes, artillery hit north Ethiopia as government and rebels clash, sources say

Air attacks killed at least 17 people northwest of Tigrays capital Mekelle which federal government forces took over the weekend according to a bulletin circulated among humanitarian groups

The Hindu 5 Oct 2026 11:04 pm

Khelafat Majlis hosts diplomats, calls for

Party chief Mamunul Haque says ties with neighbours should be based on mutual respect, fair trade and humanitarian dialogue

The Daily Star 5 Oct 2026 10:21 pm

Bought this uniform with bribe money, to take bribes

Habiganj ASI

The Daily Star 5 Oct 2026 10:15 pm

Indonesia down 10-man Thailand on penalties to clinch FIFA ASEAN Cup title

It had been eight matches, and a span of ten years, since Indonesia had defeated Thailand. The Garuda found the best possible time to break that run, winning a dramatic, see-sawing, FIFA ASEAN Cup final in Jakarta that was eventually settled on penalties.

The Daily Star 5 Oct 2026 10:13 pm

Two months after son hacked to death, father shot dead in Khulna

Helmeted assailants allegedly opened fire on Akhtar Dhali in front of his house before fleeing on motorcycles, say police

The Daily Star 5 Oct 2026 9:52 pm

2 men claiming Indian nationality treated for gunshot wounds in Rangpur

The men say they fled into Bangladesh after BSF personnel opened fire on them

The Daily Star 5 Oct 2026 9:46 pm

Agha removed as Pakistan make fourth T20I captain change in 2.5 years

Pakistan replaced Salman Agha on Monday with Sahibzada Farhan as skipper for this week's T20I series against Sri Lanka, while Shaheen Shah Afridi was retained as one-day skipper.

The Daily Star 5 Oct 2026 9:19 pm

Cancel three CHT committees, withdraw state minister: Speakers

Speakers criticise exclusion of hill representatives from three committees

The Daily Star 5 Oct 2026 9:17 pm

England's record goalscorer Kane set to match Shilton

England boss Tuchel believes Kane's sustained success has been fuelled by a fierce competitive streak that pushes him to keep chasing more records.

The Daily Star 5 Oct 2026 9:12 pm

Comilla University seeks stronger security measures after Oprotim

Stakeholders call for a police outpost, increased patrols, better lighting and completion of the Dhaka-Chattogram highway underpass

The Daily Star 5 Oct 2026 9:08 pm

Pichchi Raja escaped from prison van in Dhaka, not Gazipur: Police

Raja's sister, escort officer and prison van driver arrested over alleged role in escape

The Daily Star 5 Oct 2026 8:49 pm

Medvedev says 'terribly sorry' for hitting fan with ball

A man sitting in the stands behind Medvedev's side of the court was seen holding his face and escorted out of his seat after being hit, as Djokovic was serving for the match with the score at 7-5, 5-3.

The Daily Star 5 Oct 2026 8:45 pm

SRB detains BNP ward leader over extortion allegations in Dhaka

Police say Mizanur Rahman Swapan was accused of extortion in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar and Mohammadpur

The Daily Star 5 Oct 2026 8:37 pm

Batting bust, bowling boost as Tigers draw UAE practice match

Bangladesh

The Daily Star 5 Oct 2026 8:19 pm

Thoroughly spent: Haalands heavy workload raises fatigue concerns

Haaland was among several high-profile players who left the stadium straight after the match on a private jet to make the most of a brief holiday before returning to club duties.

The Daily Star 5 Oct 2026 8:12 pm

Dooley wants four more overseas-based players for SAFF

The players on Dooley

The Daily Star 5 Oct 2026 7:28 pm

Grisly Find Points to Myanmar Regime Massacre Near Bagan

Skeletal remains discovered in Magwe Region three years after 12 fleeing civilians disappeared into military custody.

The Irrawaddy 5 Oct 2026 6:36 pm

2 killed, 5 injured as 'chander gari' plunges into ravine in Bandarban

Victims not yet identified; all initially presumed to be from Cox's Bazar

The Daily Star 5 Oct 2026 6:34 pm

5 alleged members of 3 teen gangs arrested in Cumilla, say police

The suspects were detained in separate operations as police continue drives against gang-related crime

The Daily Star 5 Oct 2026 6:20 pm

Three sent to jail over alleged gang-rape, blackmail in Natore

Police say the woman was threatened with video footage after the alleged assault

The Daily Star 5 Oct 2026 5:56 pm

Who are Benin, Messi

On Wednesday at 5:00 a.m. Bangladesh time, Argentina will face Benin at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires. The match is officially a friendly, but emotionally, it could be much more than that. It is Messi

The Daily Star 5 Oct 2026 5:38 pm

Regime Warplanes Target Rakhine Shelters Days After Aerial Massacre

Multiple civilians killed as military defies global condemnation following last weeks slaughter at Kyauktaw market.

The Irrawaddy 5 Oct 2026 4:48 pm

Bangladesh can now dominate in Test cricket: Hasan Mahmud

If we win four matches at home, why shouldn't we play in the World Test Championship final? That's the dream for Bangladesh now, Hasan said.

The Daily Star 5 Oct 2026 3:52 pm

European firms won

Jean-Marc S

The Daily Star 5 Oct 2026 3:50 pm

LPG cylinders sell for Tk 3,500 in Bandarban town against govt rate of Tk 1,850

Traders allegedly refuse to refill empty cylinders, forcing customers to buy new ones amid supply shortage

The Daily Star 5 Oct 2026 3:28 pm

Govt committed to safe, sustainable housing for all: PM

Tarique Rahman says planned urbanisation, affordable housing among government

The Daily Star 5 Oct 2026 3:06 pm

Akij Resources takes over 30% stake in Dominage Steel

The recipients were Akij Resources; Sheikh Jasim Uddin, its group CEO and managing director; and Faria Hossain, its chairman

The Daily Star 5 Oct 2026 2:54 pm

Govt steps up disaster preparedness with new weather app

445 open spaces identified in Dhaka for emergency response

The Daily Star 5 Oct 2026 2:42 pm

Brick thrown at rape accused hits Fatullah OC during arrest

Man was shown arrested in case filed by the victim's mother

The Daily Star 5 Oct 2026 2:33 pm

Jashore

More than 100,000 people remain marooned as submerged homes, farmland and schools highlight a decades-old drainage crisis

The Daily Star 5 Oct 2026 2:15 pm

Ctg constable dies after being run over by bus while chasing muggers

Bus driver, staff member arrested; case filed under Road Transport Act

The Daily Star 5 Oct 2026 2:12 pm

Prosecution seeks death penalty for Hasanul Haq Inu

Appeals against 10-year sentence, challenges acquittal on some charges; seeks maximum punishment for Hanif, three others

The Daily Star 5 Oct 2026 1:30 pm

Kabir-Lalon festival reaches Rangpur with sixth programme

The nationwide festival began in Dhaka on September 11 and is travelling across all eight divisions, with programmes combining discussions, research and musical performances around the spiritual and humanist traditions of Kabir and Lalon.

The Daily Star 5 Oct 2026 1:20 pm

Protests at Rajshahi University over attack on journalists

Teachers, students and former campus journalists demand investigation and action

The Daily Star 5 Oct 2026 1:18 pm

Messi vs Ronaldo: Two GOATs, two very different endings

Messi's farewell is therefore about closure. Ronaldo's is still a negotiation. After nearly 20 years of rivalry, that may be the most revealing difference of all.

The Daily Star 5 Oct 2026 12:48 pm

Highway to our future: Education

Free schooling for all should cost the state dearly, and primary teachers deserve top pay

The Daily Star 5 Oct 2026 12:33 pm