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'Kane deserved Ballon d'Or, but Yamal is at that level'

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has eacted very well following the disappointment of the Ballon d'Or being awarded to Harry Kane, his coach Hansi Flick said on Friday.

The Daily Star 31 Oct 2026 12:44 am

Rickelton, Mulder hit tons as South Africa set Australia 288-run target in series decider

Former schoolmates Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder hit centuries and swung the series-deciding third Test in South Africa's favour at Newlands on Friday.

The Daily Star 31 Oct 2026 12:06 am

Nayeem steps out of shadows

It was a timely reminder of what Nayeem can offer despite often finding himself behind Miraz and Taijul -- and, before them, Shakib Al Hasan -- in Bangladesh

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 11:47 pm

China ruling party says 'eliminated dangers' after 33 expelled

In more than a decade in charge, Xi has cracked down hard on graft, ensnaring thousands of officials and purging dozens of members of the powerful Central Committee and a string of top military brass

The Hindu 30 Oct 2026 10:05 pm

Over 1.2 lakh register for Bhutan

Four-day gathering begins Nov 1 at Gelephu Mindfulness City; governor outlines judicial and investment progress

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 9:58 pm

Suspended Jubo Dal leader accused of attempting to rape woman after promising to free husband

Woman files case after recording alleged assault on her phone

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 9:54 pm

JCD leader Shakil

Local party leaders accuse Abdul Aziz

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 9:48 pm

Two suicidal dismissals, two different versions of Tawhid Hridoy

It would be premature to draw sweeping conclusions about his Test career from a single match. Young players deserve time to learn, and mistakes are an inevitable part of that process. But the manner in which Hridoy has surrendered his wicket twice makes the need for reflection unmistakable.

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 9:35 pm

Irfana breaks 12-year-old national record

Irfana also helped Bangladesh Navy

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 8:31 pm

Christa Pike says she feels constant pain in her first statement since failed Tennessee execution

Pike survived two doses of pentobarbital as the State tried to execute her on September 30 for the 1995 stabbing death of classmate Colleen Slemmer

The Hindu 30 Oct 2026 8:03 pm

Fishing trip ends in tragedy as lightning kills six in Pabna

Three children among the dead

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 7:47 pm

Diego Maradona at 66: El Pibe de Oro never fades

Diego Maradona is no longer here to celebrate another birthday. But the murals, school projects, charitable initiatives and countless memories show that his presence has never really disappeared.

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 7:23 pm

Cumilla police detain 351 in overnight anti-crime drive

Coordinated operation across 18 police stations targets teen gangs, drug dealing and mugging; 132 face legal action

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 7:20 pm

Mission 200: Nayeem hopes to turn the tide

Day three is traditionally the moving day of a Test match, and things certainly moved swiftly in the first Test between Bangladesh and West Indies in Mirpur on Friday. Unfortunately for the hosts, the movement was entirely in the wrong direction.

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 7:16 pm

Father, 5-year-old son killed in Netrokona motorcycle collision

Wife, eight-year-old daughter among three critically injured in head-on crash in Kendua

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 7:08 pm

Measles: Death toll rises to 1,251 as two more die with symptoms

DGHS reports 1,316 new suspected cases in 24 hours

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 6:42 pm

Bangladesh, Japan explore alternative financing to deepen economic ties

Both sides agree to take steps to explore opportunities to work together in new sectors, says Bangladesh's finance ministry

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 6:39 pm

Israeli forces committed war crimes, genocide even after Gaza ceasefire: UN Commission

In Gaza, Israeli forces have continued expanding their territorial control, resulting in the killing and injuring of Palestinian civilians, including children, who approach or cross the Yellow Line, which separates Israel- military controlled Gaza from the Palestine-ruled parts of the enclave, Justice Srinivasan Muralidhar said.

The Hindu 30 Oct 2026 6:08 pm

Rakhine Civil Society Urges UN No-Fly Zone as Civilian Deaths Soar

Humanitarian and civil network in western Myanmar demands international intervention after regime airstrikes claim 62 lives in September alone.

The Irrawaddy 30 Oct 2026 5:51 pm

3 die of dengue, 1,262 hospitalised in 24 hours

Death toll rises to 418 this year

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 4:59 pm

After Thakurgaon-1 win, BNP

Seeks Delawar Hosen

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 4:55 pm

Drone strikes kill 14, including children, in Ethiopia's Amhara: witnesses

The strikes at the camp occurred just as the students were coming home from school, recounted Ahmed, one of the two other witnesses

The Hindu 30 Oct 2026 4:04 pm

Big Brother Defends Myanmar Regime at UN, Chinese Aid Shortfall, and More

Also this week, the MyanmarChina oil pipeline reached a new milestone, and Shan representatives protested against Sinicization along the border.

The Irrawaddy 30 Oct 2026 3:49 pm

Testing the Youth Pledge in an echo chamber

Antara News 30 Oct 2026 3:43 pm

Helicopter carrying six people crashes in northern Indian state

The aircraft reportedly took off from the Hindu pilgrimage site of Badrinath on Friday afternoon before losing contact.

BBC 30 Oct 2026 3:37 pm

Myanmar Regime Hosts Russian Mining Billionaire After Approving Gold Ventures

Meeting between Min Aung Hlaing and Areal CEO Vladislav Sviblov sparks speculation Moscow may be seeking a slice of Myanmars rare earth bounty.

The Irrawaddy 30 Oct 2026 3:34 pm

Mominul ruled out with concussion, Jaker named replacement

Jaker Ali Anik was brought in as Mominul

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 3:03 pm

Bangladesh finish runners-up in impressive FIFA U-15 World Cup campaign

Despite the disappointment in the final, Bangladesh enjoyed an impressive run in the knockout stages, registering convincing victories over Montenegro and Gabon to reach the title decider.

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 2:44 pm

1,500 vehicles to join 11-party alliance's 410km long march to Kushtia: Jamaat

March will begin at Baitul Mukarram at 8:00am, with roadside rallies planned at several points before concluding in Kushtia at 8:30pm

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 1:35 pm

Indian police say suspect used AI to research making alcohol at home

The alleged Madhya Pradesh operation is being investigated after 13 deaths

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 1:18 pm

Tahsif Souri death: Ownership of a motorcycle found near Turag river being verified

Motorcycle had been parked on the roadside for the past two days, witness says

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 1:13 pm

Nayeem becomes fastest Bangladesh spinner to 50 Test wickets

Nayeem Hasan became the fastest Bangladeshi spinner to reach 50 Test wickets during the Tigers

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 12:22 pm

Two Udichi factions hold separate events to mark founding anniversary

At the Central Shaheed Minar, the programme began under the slogan

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 11:52 am

Garment worker killed in septic tank explosion in Gazipur

Two others injured as septic tank explodes at under-construction building

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 11:45 am

Rubio hosts G20 ministers as Iran, Ukraine wars divide members

Russia has been shunned by most of the West after its 2022 invasion of Ukraine

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 11:43 am

How Trump could interfere in US midterm elections

Trump, whose Republicans face an uphill battle to keep control of Congress, has repeatedly questioned the integrity of US elections and urged his party to 'nationalise' voting in at least 15 places

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 11:40 am

Pentagon tells Europeans to cool their rhetoric on Russia: Reuters

The US requests come as the Trump administration restarts an effort to press for a negotiated end to the full-scale war in Ukraine

The Daily Star 30 Oct 2026 11:35 am