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World undergoing profound structural changes: Japan Foreign Minister Motegi

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi warned about the worldwide impact of generative AI and said under these circumstances, responding to disinformation and misinformation have become an urgent challenge for the international community

The Hindu 1 Oct 2026 10:07 pm

England avoid Australia & India in World Cup draw

England avoid defending champions Australia and world number one-ranked side India in the group-stage draw for the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup.

BBC 1 Oct 2026 10:01 pm

Army chief Waker-Uz-Zaman urges personnel to uphold professionalism, discipline

Thanks government and PM for continued support for army's modernisation, capacity building

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 9:19 pm

HC drops writ challenging appointment of 3 lower court judges as ministers

Writ to be refiled before regular bench after court vacation, petitioner

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 8:38 pm

From Blatter

Manchester United: Ronaldo publicly supported FIFA president Sepp Blatter

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 8:37 pm

Rooppur Unit 1 clears key safety test after technical fault stalled commissioning

Three major tests remain before the unit can reach the criticality stage, officials say

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 8:29 pm

mCapital launches $1 billion investment framework in New York

Private equity firm mCapital Ltd has launched its flagship initiative,

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 8:28 pm

UN rights chief urges Tennessee not to repeat execution attempt

Christa Pike, who would be the first woman to be executed in Tennessee in 200 years, survived two lethal injection doses

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 8:22 pm

Indonesia hammer Bangladesh 9-2 to seal final spot

USA-based striker Mitchell Baker scored four goals as Bangladesh suffered a 9-2 defeat against Indonesia in their final FIFA ASEAN Cup fixture at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta on Thursday.

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 8:04 pm

BB expands export refinance scheme to Tk 7,000 crore

The banking regulator also raised interest rate to 6%

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 8:03 pm

Man detained for allegedly assaulting class 6 student in Munshiganj school

Police say Nahid Sheikh entered the school after learning of a dispute involving his cousin

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 8:03 pm

Afghanistan announce all-format squads for Bangladesh, Zimbabwe series

Afghanistan will first play a one-off Test against Bangladesh from October 9 to 13 in Abu Dhabi, with Rashid missing.

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 7:47 pm

U-17s chase return to AFC Women

Bangladesh will take on Uzbekistan on October 8 before facing the Philippines on October 11 in Group H.

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 7:42 pm

Jahangirnagar University appoints Prof Md Abdul Halim as new proctor

Botany professor replaces Prof Md Zakir Hossain, whose resignation has been accepted by the university

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 7:01 pm

Remittance inflow hits 11-month low

However, the figure, $2.76 billion, is 3% higher year-on-year

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 6:23 pm

Sugiono backs Arrmanatha to safeguard Indonesia

Antara News 1 Oct 2026 6:22 pm

ICC introduces new playing conditions: Key changes across formats

The ICC Men

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 6:17 pm

Kim Jong Un Calls for University to Lead North Koreas Path to Power and Prosperity

Kim Jong Un urges Kim Il Sung University to play a key role in making North Korea a powerful and prosperous nation. Kim Jong Un Calls for University to Lead North Koreas Path to Power and Prosperity

Daily Kiran 1 Oct 2026 6:08 pm

Bangladesh turn to Emon for Indonesia test

Already eliminated from the competition following consecutive defeats to Malaysia (3-0) and Singapore (1-0), Bangladesh will line up in a 4-4-1-1 formation as they look to end their campaign on a positive note.

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 5:43 pm

HC grants bail to prime accused in Mitford-area Sohag murder case

Mahmudul Hasan Mohin gets six months

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 5:33 pm

7 Durga Puja idols vandalised at Tangail temple

Police investigate incident at Jamurki Paschimpara in Mirzapur, where preparations were underway for this year

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 5:17 pm

Flydubai pilot attack: UAE probes possible 'terror' link

The UAE Foreign Ministry affirmed that their judicial authorities have jurisdiction to investigate the incident as the aircraft is registered in the UAE and bears is flags

The Hindu 1 Oct 2026 5:13 pm

Organisational action not enough over Radda health centre attack, Shafiqur says

Jamaat chief calls for exemplary punishment after BNP reserved-seat MP Ferdousy Ahmed is ordered to resign

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 5:07 pm

Retired schoolteacher found dead with hands, legs and mouth tied in Barishal flat

Police recovered 65-year-old Amena Khanam

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 4:30 pm

Indian football fans relish rare friendly against Brazil

India welcomes football royalty on Saturday when the national side plays Brazil, with local supporters hoping the blockbuster friendly will give the game a lift in the cricket-crazy country.

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 4:29 pm

Indian man faces Official Secrets Act case in Dhaka over espionage allegations

Police accuse Rabiul Islam of maintaining contact with a foreign intelligence agency and passing sensitive information

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 4:27 pm

No political appointments in financial sector: Khosru

Instead, competent and skilled individuals will be appointed, he said

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 4:14 pm

Every person to be brought under Bangla QR payments: finance minister

Under the scheme, ordinary citizens, footpath vendors and small traders will be able to receive funds directly into their accounts across any bank or mobile financial service provide

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 4:11 pm

Myanmar Regime Has Killed 383 Civilians in 21 Rakhine Massacres: Irrawaddy Tally

Airstrikes and ground raids have killed hundreds and wounded 393 civilians since major fighting resumed in Rakhine nearly three years ago.

The Irrawaddy 1 Oct 2026 3:59 pm

PM opens Tk 1,542cr flood control, drainage, irrigation project in Feni

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today inaugurated the Tk 1,542.16-crore Muhuri-Kohua Flood Control, Drainage and Irrigation Project rehabilitation(Phase I) at Feni aiming to strengthen flood protection, drainage and irrigation facilities in the district.

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 3:46 pm

22-day nationwide fishing ban from Oct 8 to protect Hilsa breeding

Transport, storage and sale of the fish are also prohibited nationwide, with rice support promised to registered fishermen

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 3:44 pm

Battles Erupt in South Chin as Regime Launches Second Push for Rakhine Gateway

Regime troops advance into Chin States Kyindwe town, as the Arakan Army warns of major escalation across seven western fronts.

The Irrawaddy 1 Oct 2026 3:37 pm

Gazette for remaining 46 candidates of 49th special BCS on October 5: Home minister

Salahuddin Ahmed rules out discrimination over political identity, but police verification must be completed

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 3:36 pm

ICT-2 orders newspaper notices for Liton, 33 others

Four accused already in custody produced before tribunal; next hearing Oct 27

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 3:32 pm

2 killed, 5 injured in separate road accidents in Jhenaidah

Two people were killed and five others injured in separate road accidents in Kaliganj and Maheshpur upazilas of Jhenaidah this morning.

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 3:28 pm

Man City scandal risks damage to Premier League's booming brand

The Premier League has won a lengthy legal battle with Manchester City over financial impropriety, but the consequences could leave lasting damage for a league that has long since become the envy of world football.

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 3:15 pm

Teesta master plan implementation to begin next fiscal year: Relief minister

Implementation to start after completion of technical survey, Asadul Habib says

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 3:15 pm

EC yet to fix UP election timeline, decide on army deployment

Akhtar Ahmed says January-June window is a useful reference, but SSC exams, Ramadan and festivals must be considered

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 3:08 pm

Korea Resting Youth: Why 720,000 Young Koreans Stopped Looking for Work

Every month, survey takers from Koreas statistics agency knock on thousands of doors and ask a simple question. What did you mainly do last week? Some []

startupuniversal 1 Oct 2026 2:59 pm

Korea Gold Rush: From Convenience Store Vending Machines to a 30% Crash

It is 11 p.m. at a GS25 convenience store in Seoul. A young office worker walks past the instant noodles and the triangle kimbap. Then she []

startupuniversal 1 Oct 2026 2:55 pm

Toss Super App: How a Dentist Built Korea

It is lunchtime at a small caf in Seouls Seongsu district. A customer walks up to the counter, glances at a little screen beside the register, []

startupuniversal 1 Oct 2026 2:49 pm

Myanmar Military Shifts Regional Command to Embattled Karenni

Regional HQ has moved from relatively becalmed southern Shan State to Loikaw amid a growing regime offensive against the Karenni resistance.

The Irrawaddy 1 Oct 2026 2:47 pm

South Korea hopes US investment agreement leads to progress in security talks, foreign ministry says

South Korea hopes that its agreement with the US on investment projects for a broader $350 billion package will lead to progress in discussions in security and other areas, a foreign ministry spokesperson told a briefing on Thursday.

devdiscourse 1 Oct 2026 2:41 pm

India thump Sri Lanka to set up final against Pakistan

World champions India will face arch-rivals Pakistan for the Asian Games cricket men's gold medal after both won their semi-finals with ease on Thursday.

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 1:14 pm

Case filed over DNCC trucks set on fire during Mirpur eviction drive

Police are working to identify those accused in the case filed over yesterday

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 12:26 pm

Litton rues lack of preparation after Pakistan defeat

Bangladesh captain Litton Das blamed the team

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 12:11 pm

Couple arrested over alleged torture of house help in Dhanmondi

Victim

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 12:04 pm

Sending unskilled workers abroad will bring little benefit: Minister

Ariful Haque calls for skills development as 4.34 lakh workers go abroad in seven months

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 11:40 am

Who is the 'hero' Indian pilot who was stabbed on Israel-bound flight?

Capt Smit Machchhar was attacked by another pilot onboard the Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv.

BBC 1 Oct 2026 11:31 am

Chhatra League leader among three arrested in Jhenaidah over sabotage allegations

The three shown arrested in a case, police say

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 11:28 am

Five things to know about the Nobel Prize

The 2026 Nobel winners will be announced between October 5 and 12, starting with the Nobel Prize in Medicine on October 5, 2026.

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 11:27 am

Michael Jordan's 'Last Dance' jersey sells for record $12.26M

Michael Jordan's jersey from Game 3 of the 1998 NBA Finals sold for $12.26 million on Tuesday, breaking the record for a piece of Jordan memorabilia.

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 11:19 am

811 runs, five centuries: Gambhir questions Guwahati's batting-friendly pitch

There has to be a bit more of a contest between bat and ball, because I think you talk about cricket

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 10:31 am

Productive discussion with USTR Greer on early conclusion of trade deal: Goyal

The meeting came on a day when Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation to review progress in bilateral cooperation

The Hindu 1 Oct 2026 10:09 am

PM leaves Dhaka for Feni on daylong tour

He will attend several programmes in Feni, including the inauguration of the rehabilitation of the Muhuri-Kohua Flood Control, Drainage and Irrigation Project (Phase I)

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 9:33 am

NIA court frames charges against Yasin Malik, 6 others for offence of money laundering; ED alleges foreign funding through Hawala

A Special NIA Court in New Delhi has ordered charges against Yasin Malik and six others for money laundering. The case involves the alleged transfer of Rs 8,94,87,639 through hawala channels from Pakistan for subversive activities. The accused are linked to the Jammu & Kashmir Liberation Front and previous terrorist activities. The court proceedings are set to continue, with a hearing scheduled for October 30.

The Economic Times 1 Oct 2026 9:19 am

Singapore launches matchmaking service for govt officials

FirstDate started as an idea at the GovTech annual hackathon to explore the challenges people face when meeting someone new.

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 9:13 am

No gold this time either as Pakistan knock out Tigers

The Tigers, who last won gold at the 2010 Asian Games, were restricted to 111-7 after Pakistan elected to field in the rain-curtailed 13-over-a-side contest.

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 9:13 am

Asian stocks struggle as investors weigh US inflation, West Asia tensions

Softer-than-expected US inflation reduced bets on a rate hike, but stalled US-Iran peace talks and elevated oil prices kept investors cautious across Asian markets

Business Standard 1 Oct 2026 8:47 am

Its something beautiful: Cuti Romeros emotional night as Argentina captain

The Cordoba-born defender led his country on home soil for the first time since being named Lionel Messi

The Daily Star 1 Oct 2026 8:47 am