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Liverpool strike back to beat Villarreal in seven-goal thriller

Liverpool stormed back from a two-goal deficit to beat Villarreal 4-3 at Anfield and maintain a perfect start to their Champions League campaign on Tuesday.

The Daily Star 21 Oct 2026 3:16 am

PSG strike late to get better of Yamal and Barca

Vitinha's superb late strike proved crucial as reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain saw off rivals Barcelona 4-2 on Tuesday in a dramatic game between two of the leading contenders to win this season's Champions League.

The Daily Star 21 Oct 2026 3:11 am

Zelensky, U.S. envoys hold Oslo talks as Ukraine claims U.S. missile holdup

Ukraine is working for peace. I thank our partners for their support! Mr. Zelensky said in a social media post after his arrival in the Norwegian capital

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 2:46 am

Two men rearrested in U.K. on suspicion of assisting Iran over suspected plot at a U.S.-run air base

British police have rearrested two men suspected of assisting Irans intelligence service in a plot at a U.S.-run air base

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 1:18 am

Carrick says only wins can ease doubts over Man Utd future

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he needs no reassurances from the club's hierarchy as he knows winning games is the only way to silence speculation over his future.

The Daily Star 21 Oct 2026 12:30 am

AJR Courier office in Dhaka

Attackers allegedly demanded that the courier service pay rent to Sanzidul Islam Emon; police investigating

The Daily Star 21 Oct 2026 12:17 am

Italy to send 500 troops to Milan after clashes

A cabinet meeting on Tuesday was expected to give the go-ahead to the deployment and could approve policing powers for soldiers temporarily supporting law enforcement in Milan

The Daily Star 20 Oct 2026 11:32 pm

Fortis suffer narrow defeat to FC Goa

Fortis FC suffered their second defeat in as many matches in the AFC Challenge League 2026/27, losing 2-1 to India

The Daily Star 20 Oct 2026 11:28 pm

Sudan army strike in disputed territory kills 53: local authorities

Authorities in Abyei district said the strike hit Amiet market and accused the army of launching 22 munitions during the attack, which also wounded at least 27 people

The Hindu 20 Oct 2026 10:04 pm

Nayeem's double ton, Zawad's record-breaking fifty light up NCL

Nayeem Ahmed struck the National Cricket League's first double century of the season, while Zawad Abrar set a new record for the fastest fifty in Bangladesh first-class cricket as batters dominated the third day of the third round on Tuesday. Azizul Hakim Tamim and Mohammad Naim also struck centuries in their respective matches.

The Daily Star 20 Oct 2026 9:15 pm

We must play our brand of top-class cricket

Bangladesh face Afghanistan on Wednesday in Sharjah, needing not only a win but a convincing one to avoid elimination in the UAE tri-series.

The Daily Star 20 Oct 2026 8:30 pm

PSG vs Barcelona: What to expect

A blockbuster clash headlines the Champions League tonight as back-to-back kings PSG welcome their likeliest usurpers, a flying and flawless Barcelona, in a showdown that promises football of the highest quality.

The Daily Star 20 Oct 2026 8:25 pm

Mourinho warns no 'untouchable' stars at Real Madrid

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho on Tuesday warned Brazilian winger Vinicius Junior and the team's other stars that no-one is untouchable.

The Daily Star 20 Oct 2026 8:05 pm

October 20, 2016: A debut to remember

Exactly 10 years ago today, Mehidy Hasan Miraz announced his arrival on the international stage with a mesmerizing spell of off-spin against England in Chattogram.

The Daily Star 20 Oct 2026 7:28 pm

Bangladesh cannot progress by leaving any community behind, PM says in Rajshahi

Addressing Hindu community members during Durga Puja celebrations, Tarique Rahman urges people of all faiths to work together

The Daily Star 20 Oct 2026 7:21 pm

30 Bangladeshis return from Cambodia after scam centre ordeal, detention

The returnees were detained while trying to leave Cambodia after reportedly escaping cyber scam centres

The Daily Star 20 Oct 2026 7:06 pm

Diamond World MD Dilip Agarwala remanded in Tk 678cr money laundering case

CID alleges jewellery businessman laundered money through illegal gold and diamond trade

The Daily Star 20 Oct 2026 7:05 pm

Bangladesh set up IHF Nations Trophy final against India

Bangladesh beat Maldives 33-20 to set up a final clash against India in the Begum Khaleda Zia IHF Nations Trophy at Shaheed Captain M Mansur Ali Stadium in Paltan on Tuesday.

The Daily Star 20 Oct 2026 6:35 pm

215 fine? Just 30 seconds earnings for Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo has been suspended for 30 days and fined

The Daily Star 20 Oct 2026 5:16 pm

3 more die with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours

Combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths reaches 1,204 this year

The Daily Star 20 Oct 2026 4:38 pm

Google says 'multiple' Cloud services suffer network failures in Europe

Revolut says customers

The Daily Star 20 Oct 2026 4:31 pm

Anti-money laundering guidelines issued for insurers

The guidelines require stringent compliance frameworks, mandatory customer due diligence and rigorous transaction monitoring across all life and non-life insurance operations

The Daily Star 20 Oct 2026 4:30 pm

More than 250,000 displaced within Yemen since fighting flared: UN

Around half of the newly displaced are sheltering in Taiz

The Daily Star 20 Oct 2026 4:25 pm

5 more die of dengue, 1,366 hospitalised in a day

Death toll rises to 357 as total cases reach 1,15,617

The Daily Star 20 Oct 2026 4:20 pm

Ecosystem of terrorism must be firmly and collectively dismantled: Rajnath Singh at SCO meet

He further said that terrorism radicalises societies and deprives our youth of the opportunities they deserve

The Hindu 20 Oct 2026 4:07 pm

Labour minister calls for roadmap to clear labour court backlog

The severe backlog was a major challenge to the justice system, he said

The Daily Star 20 Oct 2026 3:57 pm

Journalist Alif murder: Suspect Opurba placed on 4-day remand

Opurba is the nephew of the prime suspect, police say

The Daily Star 20 Oct 2026 3:55 pm

5 Shariatpur traders among 12 killed in Natore road crash

They were travelling to Rajshahi to buy agricultural goods and seeds

The Daily Star 20 Oct 2026 3:53 pm

Five bodies recovered in five districts

Decomposed bodies found in Rajshahi and Gazipur; police investigate deaths in three other districts

The Daily Star 20 Oct 2026 3:46 pm

Rubio lands in Mumbai; set to meet Jaishankar today

After landing in Mumbai, Marco Rubio and his wife visited the Gateway of India with with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

The Hindu 20 Oct 2026 3:11 pm

Thierry Henry to host Ballon d'Or ceremony in London

French football legend Thierry Henry will co-host the 2026 Ballon d'Or ceremony.

The Daily Star 20 Oct 2026 2:48 pm

Keya Group lays off 739 employees at four factories in Gazipur

The affected establishments are Keya Group

The Daily Star 20 Oct 2026 2:44 pm

Regional Body Expels Myanmar Regime

The South East Asia National Human Rights Institutions Forum has expelled the Myanmar National Human Rights Commission for shielding the perpetrators and failing to protect their victims.

The Irrawaddy 20 Oct 2026 1:52 pm

Woman still missing after boat tilts in Pirojpur, daughter

Her eight-year-old daughter

The Daily Star 20 Oct 2026 1:42 pm

Yamal v PSG: Ballon d'Or backdrop to Champions League showdown

Next week the winner of the most prestigious individual award in football will be announced at the Ballon d'Or ceremony in London.

The Daily Star 20 Oct 2026 1:10 pm

PM visits Durga Puja mandap in Rangpur

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today visited the Durga Puja mandap at the historic Radha Gobinda Dharmasabha Temple in Rangpur

The Daily Star 20 Oct 2026 1:01 pm

Myanmar Regime Bombs Civilians While Claiming Military Operations Serve Peace

At least 27 civilians were killed in airstrikes across five states and regions as the regimes defense minister defended military operations as steps toward peace.

The Irrawaddy 20 Oct 2026 12:30 pm

Woman accused of beating neighbour

A woman has been accused of beating her neighbour

The Daily Star 20 Oct 2026 12:18 pm

UEFA demands answers from FIFA over Infantino presidency

UEFA has sent a letter to FIFA seeking answers about Gianni Infantino's presidency, including questions over the FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) project and the FIFA Peace Prize, by November 2, British media reported on Monday.

The Daily Star 20 Oct 2026 12:16 pm

Alberta separatists lose vote on leaving Canada

Canada's province of Alberta rejected a plan to hold a binding independence referendum, results showed Tuesday, a setback for separatists backed by allies of US President Donald Trump

The Daily Star 20 Oct 2026 12:01 pm

France to impose new curfews where necessary: PM

France will impose new curfews in areas where needed on Tuesday, the prime minister said after a first night of partial curfews in major cities including the capital Paris

The Daily Star 20 Oct 2026 11:57 am

Body of unidentified man recovered from pond in Rajshahi

Police suspect the man, aged around 35-40, died two to three days ago

The Daily Star 20 Oct 2026 11:07 am

Two siblings killed, four injured in Jashore road crash

Children were travelling with parents to visit Durga Puja mandap when rickshaw-van collided with a nosimon

The Daily Star 20 Oct 2026 11:03 am

Coach of England's Test team should be English, says Fleming

Stephen Fleming is the fifth foreign coach to take charge of England's Test team but the New Zealander hopes his successors will be English and says he will seek to develop home-grown coaching talent during his tenure.

The Daily Star 20 Oct 2026 10:56 am

Stocks rising for in-form Sediqullah

The runs continue to arrive for in-form Afghanistan batter Sediqullah Atal, with the left-hander now looming as the key player for the side at next year's ICC Men's Cricket World Cup.

The Daily Star 20 Oct 2026 10:42 am

Detained Aung San Suu Kyi Receives UK Royal Package: Regime

Myanmars regime released new photos of Aung San Suu Kyi as officials delivered books and a diplomatic communication from King Charles III to the detained leader.

The Irrawaddy 20 Oct 2026 9:52 am

US bans use of China's DeepSeek by govt agencies

The US government on Monday ordered its agencies to stop using artificial intelligence tools from Chinese startup DeepSeek, as the countries race for dominance in the fast-moving sector

The Daily Star 20 Oct 2026 9:51 am

PSG host Barca in blockbuster Champions League clash

PSG

The Daily Star 20 Oct 2026 9:03 am