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Nico Paz 'will never forget' Man Utd masterclass

Nico Paz has no doubts that his performance against Manchester United was one of the greatest games of his career after providing a brace and an assist in a 4-1 hammering in the Champions League on Wednesday night.

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 11:40 am

Man shot dead over suspected gang rivalry in Khulna

Police launch operation to arrest suspects already identified

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 11:19 am

Low-pressure area likely to form over Bay of Bengal on Oct 23

Weather may remain mainly dry across the country, with temporary partly cloudy skies

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 10:54 am

10 and counting: Kane closes in on Ronaldo

Kane scored a second-half penalty against Arsenal, taking his tally to 16 goals in 23 matches against the Gunners. Bayern Munich drew 2

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 10:16 am

Man Utd humiliated, Arsenal deny Bayern, Real cruise past Leipzig: All the actions from Champions League night

Manchester United were hammered 4-1 by Como in the Champions League on Wednesday as the pressure increased on beleaguered manager Michael Carrick, while a late Declan Rice equaliser earned Arsenal a 2-2 draw away to Bayern Munich.

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 10:10 am

Why handball's brightest are giving up

In 2023, Mst Marfi, Runa Laila and Tania combined for 39 of Bangladesh

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 9:37 am

One killed, 8 injured in Dammam airport attack: Saudi aviation authority

An attack targeting the King Fahd International Airport in eastern Saudi Arabia's Dammam killed one person and injured eight others Wednesday evening

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 8:14 am

Musk punishes Ukraine: how exposed is India to foreign tech? | Explained

Elon Musks reported restrictions on satellite services to Ukraine show the risks of Indias dependence on foreign-controlled technology; from satellite navigation to cloud computing and military equipment, gaps in domestic capabilities can leave critical infrastructure exposed to external pressure

The Hindu 22 Oct 2026 8:13 am

We can learn a lot of things: Hridoy reflects on tri-series debacle

No, to be honest, we missed 100 runs. That wicket was a very good wicket, a decent one to bat on, he said, underlining the extent of Bangladeshs batting failure.

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 8:11 am

Trump again targets offshore wind, risking deal to speed approvals of new energy projects

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, a Rhode Island Democrat, warned that the administration now risks derailing a legislative effort to speed up permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects

The Hindu 22 Oct 2026 7:12 am

'Sometimes you have to be more brave under pressure': Fernandes after Como defeat

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes said his side lacked belief as their woes continued with a humiliating 4-1 Champions League defeat at Como on Wednesday.

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 2:54 am

Villa tame Viking to stay perfect in Champions League

Aston Villa maintained their perfect start to the Champions League on Wednesday, cruising to a 3-1 win against Norwegian side Viking to strengthen their push for a top-eight finish in the league phase.

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 2:46 am

Rice strikes late as Arsenal deny Bayern

Declan Rice scored a late equaliser to grab last season's runners-up Arsenal a 2-2 draw at Bayern Munich in the Champions League on Wednesday.

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 2:42 am

Man Utd thrashed by Como in Champions League horror show

Manchester United's struggles deepened with a dismal 4-1 Champions League defeat at Como on Wednesday, piling further pressure on under-fire manager Michael Carrick.

The Daily Star 22 Oct 2026 2:30 am

India 'cockroach' leaders who called on election chief to quit are freed from jail

Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka were accused of breaking into an unauthorised protest venue in Delhi.

BBC 21 Oct 2026 11:52 pm

Your best is still to come: Ronaldo sends message of hope to Kvaratskhelia

Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a message of encouragement to Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia after the Georgian suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) that could rule him out for the rest of the season.

The Daily Star 21 Oct 2026 10:08 pm

Jansen, Rabada put South Africa in sight of win over Australia

Marco Jansen and Kagiso Rabada bowled South Africa to within sight of a series-levelling victory on the fourth day of the second Test at St George's Park on Wednesday.

The Daily Star 21 Oct 2026 9:48 pm

Boy, 11, dies after developing complications at pvt hospital in Savar; family alleges negligence

Police say relatives vandalised the private hospital

The Daily Star 21 Oct 2026 8:57 pm

Sajek road blockade resumes tomorrow

Blockade resumes over unmet demands after a break for Durga Puja

The Daily Star 21 Oct 2026 8:46 pm

Durga Puja ends with sindur khela, idol immersion

Devotees bid farewell to Goddess Durga as colourful processions head to rivers and other water bodies across the country

The Daily Star 21 Oct 2026 8:38 pm

Putin-Xi-Trump summit being prepared: Kremlin

A possible first-ever meeting of the leaders of China, Russia and the United States... is being prepared, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 8:13 pm

Despite resort fire, Cox

Hotels booked until October 23 as holidaymakers flock to beaches

The Daily Star 21 Oct 2026 8:02 pm

Steve Smith in elite 11,000 Test-run club

Steve Smith became only the third Australian batter to attain 11,000 runs in Test cricket during his outing on Day 4 of the second Test against South Africa.

The Daily Star 21 Oct 2026 7:55 pm

Govt relaxes experience rules for state commercial bank CEOs

The change comes as the government has cancelled the remaining tenure of the contractual MDs and CEOs of three banks: Sonali, Janata and Rupali.

The Daily Star 21 Oct 2026 7:15 pm

Electronic timing promised for summer athletics

A total of 565 athletes from 57 organisations will compete in the Arafat Rahman Koko 18th National Summer Athletics Championship at the National Stadium in Dhaka from October 23 to 25, with organisers promising electronic timing for track events.

The Daily Star 21 Oct 2026 7:01 pm

Golden Globes turns down Musical bid for

The Golden Globes

The Daily Star 21 Oct 2026 6:45 pm

Journalist Alif murder: Court places second arrestee on 3-day remand

Prangon was arrested by SRB during a special drive last night

The Daily Star 21 Oct 2026 6:42 pm

France protests: Macron blasts stupid claims by Trump, others blaming Muslims migrants for French riots

Macron responded by saying there has been foreign manipulation of information in the aftermath of the looting in Paris and other French cities last weekend

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 6:06 pm

Biman announces Riyadh flight as Dammam services resume

Saudi airport restrictions affected 134 flights involving Bangladesh, 20,254 passengers

The Daily Star 21 Oct 2026 5:56 pm

Has the Myanmar Resistance Lost Politically and Diplomatically?

This week our editors discuss an explosive article suggesting Myanmars opposition cant win because it is led by an insurgency industrial complex that stands to gain from a forever-war.

The Irrawaddy 21 Oct 2026 5:54 pm

12 held near Jhenaidah border over alleged attempt to enter India: BGB

BGB's Maheshpur Battalion says it has filed a case and handed the detainees over to Maheshpur Police Station

The Daily Star 21 Oct 2026 5:01 pm

Buying Gas or Buying Surveillance? Gas-Rich Myanmar

As Myanmar negotiates Russian gas imports, accompanying satellite and communications deals could strengthen the regimes military surveillance capabilities.

The Irrawaddy 21 Oct 2026 5:00 pm

Govt suspends betel leaf exporters

The association had been working against the very purpose for which it was set up

The Daily Star 21 Oct 2026 4:55 pm

Theyre Definitely Afraid of Her: Aung San Suu Kyis Son Speaks Out

At the recent Forum 2000 in Prague, Kim Aris talked to the Seznam Zpravy website about his mothers many years in detention and his own reluctant journey into the limelight.

The Irrawaddy 21 Oct 2026 4:42 pm

Debut for Aliss as Bangladesh bat against Afghanistan with three changes

Off-spinner Aliss Al Islam was handed a debut as Bangladesh opted to bat against Afghanistan in their crucial match of the Tri-Series ODI in Sharjah on Wednesday.

The Daily Star 21 Oct 2026 4:41 pm

France's Macron to hold government meeting Thursday on country's riots

Government says unrest exceeded its ability to bring it under control

The Daily Star 21 Oct 2026 4:03 pm

Dengue claims 7 more lives, 1,373 hospitalised in 24 hours

All seven deaths reported in Dhaka South as this year's death toll rises to 364

The Daily Star 21 Oct 2026 3:56 pm

Three of a family critically burnt in Tongi gas cylinder blast

A couple and their teenage daughter suffered burns to 85-95 percent of their bodies

The Daily Star 21 Oct 2026 3:50 pm

The more stage shows I do, the more afraid I become as an actor

As her solo production

The Daily Star 21 Oct 2026 3:42 pm

China Moves to Cement Myanmar Influence After U.S. Talks With Regime

A Chinese delegation met with the militarys proxy USDP and eight other parties last week to gauge public sentiment and obstacles to bilateral relations.

The Irrawaddy 21 Oct 2026 3:36 pm

Kvaratskhelia tears ACL as PSG suffer triple injury blow after Barcelona win

In more bad news for PSG, the club said forward Ousmane Dembele and central defender Marquinhos will both be sidelined for several weeks with injuries.

The Daily Star 21 Oct 2026 3:24 pm

Police constable among four held after stolen motorcycle put up for sale on social media

Motorcycle owner was abducted during the robbery, police say

The Daily Star 21 Oct 2026 3:09 pm

Hilsa fishing continues in Jamuna despite ban, sold openly

Authorities seize 20kg of hilsa, destroy 600 metres of illegal nets

The Daily Star 21 Oct 2026 2:50 pm

Another suspect arrested over journalist Alif murder

He can be considered one of the key suspects in this case, says SRB official

The Daily Star 21 Oct 2026 2:17 pm

Three carriages of Karnaphuli Commuter derail in Cumilla

Train services suspended on Dhaka-Chattogram route

The Daily Star 21 Oct 2026 1:59 pm

Migrants Urge Thai Gov

Migrant workers in Thailand seek to dodge the regimes attempts to squeeze money from them through controversial Certificates of Identity, which are now needed for their work permits.

The Irrawaddy 21 Oct 2026 1:42 pm

Eternal, Swiggy Q2 Results Preview: Food delivery growth steady, Quick commerce to grow faster

Quick commerce is likely to expand faster than food delivery for both companies, though profitability trends are expected to diverge

The Hindu Businessline 21 Oct 2026 1:24 pm

103 crude bombs recovered in Rajshahi

Explosives were found in an abandoned sack, SRB says

The Daily Star 21 Oct 2026 1:17 pm