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Pakistan detains hundreds from former PM Khan's party as protests falter

Detentions followed the Central government's imposition of emergency rule on October 11 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the provincial stronghold of Khan's PTI party, after major protests demanding the former premier's release

The Hindu 12 Oct 2026 8:13 pm

Around 300 children living in prisons with incarcerated mothers: Social Services Dept

Department recommends foster care or placement in govt children

The Daily Star 12 Oct 2026 8:01 pm

Stakeholders call for collective action to eliminate child labour in Bangladesh by 2030

The call came at a human chain and rally organised by the Bangladesh Labour Foundation (BLF), in collaboration with SHAPLA NEER, in front of the National Press Club in Dhaka to mark Child Rights Day and World Children

The Daily Star 12 Oct 2026 7:48 pm

Recognised my son by his clothes at DMCH among hundreds of bodies: Woman tells ICT-1

Killed during July uprising, she says she found her son's body on the floor of DMC morgue among 300-400 bodies stacked together

The Daily Star 12 Oct 2026 7:36 pm

IPO rules to be made easy to attract new listings: BSEC chairman

The new rules would take into account accumulated losses incurred by companies undertaking long-term infrastructure projects, but loss-making companies will not be allowed to be listed

The Daily Star 12 Oct 2026 7:22 pm

Hasnat calls CUET VC a 'goon', 'shameless' for breaking lock of his office with help of JCD men

Points out irregularities in appointment of fertiliser dealers

The Daily Star 12 Oct 2026 7:18 pm

Fortis to leave for Kuwait with big dream

Fortis FC are all set to fly out for Kuwait tomorrow morning to take part in the AFC Challenge League, hoping to make history by qualifying for the knockout stage of the 20-team competition.

The Daily Star 12 Oct 2026 6:48 pm

City silenced Anfield, but what lies ahead?

Enzo Maresca's men are top of the table with six wins out of six after their impressive 3-0 win at Anfield on Sunday.

The Daily Star 12 Oct 2026 6:30 pm

PM seeks Canadian cooperation in energy, health, agriculture

Talks cover food security, technical education, climate financing and Rohingya repatriation

The Daily Star 12 Oct 2026 4:17 pm

Thousands march in India's capital to demand election chief resign

Opposition parties and supporters of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party protest movement have taken to the streets in recent days

The Daily Star 12 Oct 2026 3:58 pm

Strong deposit growth fails to spur private credit expansion: GED report

Private sector credit is likely to remain subdued in the near term if borrowing costs stay high

The Daily Star 12 Oct 2026 3:29 pm

Gopalganj Child Development Centre struggles after project expiry

Children with neuro-developmental disorders lack affordable care as district

The Daily Star 12 Oct 2026 3:23 pm

Iran deeply concerned over escalation between Houthis, Saudi Arabia

Irans Foreign Ministry says it is ready to help facilitate dialogue, after 14 people died in two days of Houthi strikes on Riyadhs airport

The Hindu 12 Oct 2026 3:12 pm

CUET students lock building with VC inside, demand his resignation

Academic activities remain suspended for 20 days amid protests over VC appointment

The Daily Star 12 Oct 2026 3:02 pm

Skills training alone cannot end child marriage: Bobby Hajjaj

Calls for removing social barriers and empowering women to make their own choices

The Daily Star 12 Oct 2026 2:48 pm

GM Quader

Protesters demanding his arrest hurled bricks and stones at the house, shattering windowpanes

The Daily Star 12 Oct 2026 2:48 pm

US-Bangla suspends Riyadh flights until October 21

Passengers advised not to go to the airport until revised schedules are announced

The Daily Star 12 Oct 2026 2:29 pm

Two women murdered in Dhaka, Gazipur; husbands detained

One of the victims was pregnant, and police detained both women

The Daily Star 12 Oct 2026 2:29 pm

Preparations near completion at Lalon shrine ahead of 136th death anniversary

A three-day memorial festival honoring the mystic philosopher is set to commence at the Lalon Akhrabari on October 17.

The Daily Star 12 Oct 2026 2:27 pm

Litton, Miraz pile on Afghan agony as Tigers stretch lead to 443

Afghanistan had opportunities to break the partnership but failed to capitalise. Litton was on 16 when Shahidullah Kamal failed to hold a difficult chance at slip off Qais Ahmad. Three overs later, Qais himself got his fingertips to a firm return drive but could not hold on, leaving the Bangladesh wicketkeeper with another reprieve.

The Daily Star 12 Oct 2026 1:43 pm

Riyadh airport closure cancels 10 flights from Dhaka, affects 3,431 passengers

Disruptions extend to international carriers as security concerns grow over Saudi airspace

The Daily Star 12 Oct 2026 1:20 pm

Sri Lankas former President Mahinda Rajapaksa admitted to hospital for urgent medical care

Mr. Rajapaksa's hospitalisation comes amid legal proceedings involving his family, with his wife Shiranthi and elder son Namal facing separate investigations over alleged financial irregularities

The Hindu 12 Oct 2026 1:15 pm

Man shot dead during BGB's anti-smuggling drive along Mymensingh border

BGB said a patrol fired warning shots after alleged smugglers attacked its members

The Daily Star 12 Oct 2026 1:09 pm

Nine forms of Durga, nine days of devotion at Sreemangal temple

Since 2010, Navadurga Puja has seen devotees worship a different form of the goddess each day after Mahalaya

The Daily Star 12 Oct 2026 12:57 pm

Indian opposition leaders to march to top court to demand election chief resign

The march follows a chaotic weekend in Delhi which saw thousands of protesters being detained by police.

BBC 12 Oct 2026 12:12 pm

Ctg port workers begin hunger strike against DP World deal

Over 100 activists demand cancellation of 15-year agreement to operate Chittagong Port

The Daily Star 12 Oct 2026 12:12 pm

Sajek blockade suspended for two days, valley remains closed to tourists

Protests suspended following assurances from law enforcers; tourist visits remain suspended until further notice

The Daily Star 12 Oct 2026 12:08 pm

40 injured as villagers clash over football match in Pabna

Dispute over a penalty shootout triggers three-hour clash in Bera; 15 houses damaged

The Daily Star 12 Oct 2026 11:41 am

Bangladesh seeks stronger energy ties with Saudi Arabia, Qatar

The discussions focused on strengthening Bangladesh's energy security, securing long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies, expanding bilateral cooperation and attracting foreign investment in renewable energy

The Daily Star 12 Oct 2026 11:28 am

EC sits in meeting to finalise UP polls roadmap

Commission may discuss election schedule, announce roadmap today

The Daily Star 12 Oct 2026 11:06 am

Why Manchester City fans brought inflatable bananas to Anfield

The display was not a new response to controversy. Instead, it revived a quirky tradition that has been part of City

The Daily Star 12 Oct 2026 10:18 am

200 the new benchmark: Farhan celebrates first series win as captain

For Farhan, the victory marked his first series triumph as Pakistan captain. But beyond the personal milestone, the skipper was particularly pleased with the aggressive batting approach that has transformed Pakistan

The Daily Star 12 Oct 2026 9:17 am

U.S. Senators question legality of Trumps decision to allow Russian oil imports

The Senators said the Trump Administration has also failed to consult with Congress or submit any explanation to justify its decision as required by statute

The Hindu 12 Oct 2026 9:03 am

Two retired army officers arrested in terrorism, cyber security cases

Police arrested the two officers in separate overnight raids at different locations in the capital

The Daily Star 12 Oct 2026 8:40 am

PL talking points: City roar, United hit a 40-year low, Guimaraes rescues Arsenal

Manchester United's miserable start has put boss Michael Carrick under pressure, while Bruno Guimaraes came to Arsenal's rescue.

The Daily Star 12 Oct 2026 8:33 am

German tourist

Police tracked the device to a clothing shop and are questioning a young man and his family

The Daily Star 12 Oct 2026 8:24 am

Lula stages mass rally ahead of Brazil's presidential run-off

Polls show the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, Flavio, is favoured to win the October 25 runoff

The Hindu 12 Oct 2026 8:07 am

North Korea fired projectile towards sea, South Korean military says

While maintaining a hard line toward Seoul, North Korea has been ramping up weapons testing as it seeks to expand its arsenal of nuclear-capable systems

The Hindu 12 Oct 2026 7:09 am

Riyadh airport hit by fresh Houthi strike day after deadly attack

Saturday's attack, the deadliest on Saudi soil in more than a decade, was a sharp escalation in the Yemen war, where Riyadh has long militarily supported the internationally recognised government against the Houthis.

The Daily Star 12 Oct 2026 6:22 am

'We need to make our own noise': Maresca says City must win games

Enzo Maresca said Manchester City must make their own noise to drown out the distraction of the guilty verdict on over 100 charges of breaking Premier League financial rules.

The Daily Star 12 Oct 2026 5:44 am

Pope Leo to undergo surgery for growth on lung

The Pope says the small growth is well-contained and was spotted early; recovery from surgery to take about a week, Vatican says

The Hindu 12 Oct 2026 4:45 am

India hold off West Indies in third T20I to take 2-1 series lead

Abhishek Sharma struck a quick 69 before Arshdeep Singh's three wickets helped India to a 14-run win over the West Indies in the third T20 international on Sunday.

The Daily Star 12 Oct 2026 12:35 am

3 arrested for allegedly demanding Tk 50 lakh monthly from Gulshan society

Police say suspects threatened waste collection workers, sought control of fee collection

The Daily Star 12 Oct 2026 12:13 am

BSWA protests cancellation of women

The Bangladesh Women

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 11:57 pm

Haaland scores as City run riot against 10-man Liverpool in first game since guilty verdict

Manchester City shrugged off the threat of swingeing sanctions to beat 10-man Liverpool 3-0 in their first game since being found guilty on more than 100 charges of breaking Premier League financial rules.

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 10:58 pm

Dhaka to send senior secretary to first BIMSTEC home ministers

Manzur Morshed Chowdhury to lead delegation on Tuesday, instead of Salahuddin Ahmed

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 10:07 pm

From Messi and Ronaldo to Bangladesh football

From Lionel Messi

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 9:45 pm

Coastal water crisis, Sundarbans' ecological challenges closely linked: Speakers

Experts call for an integrated approach to protecting the forest, rivers and coastal livelihoods

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 9:43 pm

Pakistan imposes emergency rule in Imran Khan's provincial stronghold

Thousands of Imran's supporters have been marching in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province to demand his release

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 9:41 pm

6 special trains to run during Durga Puja

Special BRTC bus services, additional train coaches and ferries also planned

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 9:35 pm

Messi names football

Aranda

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 9:33 pm

'I did it against the world champions': Sobhana savours maiden ton

Im so happy about my hundred because I did it against the world champion, said Sobhana Mostary after a landmark innings against Australia on Sunday.

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 9:30 pm

Saudi-led coalition says a projectile struck passenger terminal at Riyadh airport

There were no immediate details about the latest strike, which hit the same complex housing terminals 3 and 4 for domestic flights.

The Hindu 11 Oct 2026 9:15 pm

Govt plans international airport in Trishal, feasibility study soon: Aviation minister

Millat also outlines plans for 35 new Biman aircraft and more direct international routes

The Daily Star 11 Oct 2026 9:05 pm