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Emmanuel Macron warns October 31 protests in France could turn risky

Emmanuel Macron acknowledged that authorities had ot anticipated at all the scale of the demonstrations a week earlier

The Hindu 26 Oct 2026 6:14 pm

NSI chief in New Delhi for regional security forum

Sarwar Farid is attending a four-day multilateral conference on counter-terrorism

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 6:08 pm

Janata, Agrani, BASIC banks get new managing directors

Sonali managing director reinstated

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 5:44 pm

Mahe relishes chance to learn from childhood hero Hamza

Having grown up watching Hamza play for Leicester City, Mahe described the opportunity to represent Bangladesh alongside the midfielder as a huge honour, particularly given the experience Hamza has gained at the highest level of English football.

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 5:41 pm

CUET deadlock: UGC committee to visit Wednesday to hold talks with teachers, students

Classes and exams have been suspended for over a month amid protests over the university

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 5:26 pm

Left leaders hail Lulas fourth win in Brazil, say it offers hope to workers movements

The youth who took to the streets to defend democracy will reinvigorate our own youth who are fighting the same battle here, says CPI(M) General Secretary M.A. Baby

The Hindu 26 Oct 2026 5:04 pm

Helping para-athletes reach the starting line

Antara News 26 Oct 2026 4:45 pm

'Historic victory': World leaders celebrate Lula's re-election

Lula's win was acknowledged by left and right-wing leaders alike, despite his challenger Flavio Bolsonaro refusing to accept the loss

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 4:29 pm

Thailand launches $1.5 billion household solar push

Government plans low-interest loans and tax benefits to cut reliance on imported energy

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 4:27 pm

Pakistans Punjab government extends detention of Imran Khans sisters by 30 days

Aleema Khan, Noreen Niazi and Dr. Uzma Khan remain in Kot Lakhpat Jail under a public safety law, as PTI leader Moonis Elahi calls the detention politically motivated

The Hindu 26 Oct 2026 4:10 pm

PM seeks Japanese investment in fertiliser, ICT, renewable energy

Tarique Rahman pledges investment-friendly environment through regulatory reforms

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 4:07 pm

Indonesia SOEs

Antara News 26 Oct 2026 3:01 pm

Man killed in fire at plastic factory in Keraniganj

Eight firefighting units bring blaze under control; victim's identity yet to be confirmed

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 2:11 pm

Gardner says cricket offers escape amid personal turmoil

Gardner's marriage broke down earlier in the year, with her former partner Monica Wright criticising the cricketer for her relationship with Australia teammate Georgia Voll on social media.

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 1:43 pm

Myanmar War Crimes Survivors Look to Denmark for Justice

In Denmark, a survivor of regime violence has filed a criminal complaint against junta commanders under a new law allowing prosecution of atrocities committed abroad.

The Irrawaddy 26 Oct 2026 1:40 pm

Director of Gazipur madrasa accused of abducting student

Police rescue the girl within two hours of case filing

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 1:19 pm

Bangladesh Air Force chief visits defence facilities in Germany, attends Czech conference

Talks focus on armed drones, counter-drone technology and electronic warfare

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 1:17 pm

Man beaten to death allegedly by son in Gazipur

Police say son is a drug addict; he remains on the run

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 1:00 pm

Former Japanese PM Fukuda, known for strengthening ties with China, dies at 90

Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda, known for strengthening ties between Japan and China but who struggled to manage affairs in a divided Diet during his one-year stint through September 2008, has died, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party said Monday. He was 90

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 12:36 pm

Who will win the Ballon d'Or this time?

A new winner could emerge on Tuesday as the 2026 Ballon d

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 12:34 pm

Officials from Makkah pact countries to meet Iranian officials on Monday, two sources say

Talks come amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and escalating regional conflict

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 12:21 pm

Trump says Canada trade deal coming soon

President Trump said at a Michigan rally that Canada was willing to give us anything, as the White House eased some tariffs following a request from Senator Susan Collins

The Hindu 26 Oct 2026 12:06 pm

Mustafizur seeks BCB clearance for BBL debut

Shakib Al Hasan was the first Bangladeshi cricketer to feature in the BBL, where he also represented the Melbourne Renegades.

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 12:05 pm

Mbappe hits 100 for Real, but Clasico victory means more

The French forward hit a brace to bring up his century for Los Blancos across all competitions since joining in 2024.

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 10:50 am

Chinas Communist Party elite hold key talks on governance

Few details from the closed-door gathering, held under tight security, will be made known until it concludes on October 29, 2026, but the timing of the meeting is crucial

The Hindu 26 Oct 2026 10:08 am

Emergency services say 83 injured, 7 seriously, in bus crash near Barcelona

Spanish news agency EFE said the bus had veered off a narrow, winding road and fallen down a 20-metre (65-foot) embankment

The Hindu 26 Oct 2026 8:17 am

Mourinho offers Real a blueprint to beat Barca

Time and again, Mourinho's side moved the ball with urgency and precision in their own half to escape Barcelona's pressing.

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 8:10 am

Mbappe reigns supreme at Camp Nou as Real clinch Clasico win

Kylian Mbappe struck twice to earn Jose Mourinho's Real Madrid a 2-1 Clasico victory over La Liga leaders Barcelona on Sunday at Camp Nou, cutting the gap to three points.

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 3:35 am

Maternity blind spot in Bangladesh cricket

When former Bangladesh pacer Suraiya Azmin emailed Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on May 9 to request paid maternity leave, she received no response.

The Daily Star 26 Oct 2026 12:23 am

'We haven't been good enough': Carrick unsure over Man Utd future after Bournemouth loss

Michael Carrick said he will do what is best for Manchester United after a 3-0 demolition by Bournemouth plunged his future as manager into doubt on Sunday.

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 11:40 pm

Anti-terror case filed over attack on police in Gopalganj, 7 arrested

Procession 'in support of AL' left 2 officers injured, police vehicle vandalised

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 10:12 pm

Netanyahu warns Iran may try to disrupt Israel election, says 'don't test us'

Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister, has focused heavily on hawkish national security statements in the final days of the campaign

The Hindu 25 Oct 2026 10:10 pm

BSEC warns Dhaka bourse against indiscriminate probes

The Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) has been advised to ensure specific, information-driven surveillance so that market monitoring does not create panic among investors.

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 9:55 pm

Shadab hits ton as Pakistan stage world record to beat England

Shadab Khan struck a whirlwind maiden ODI century and orchestrated a record-shattering finish to script a miraculous victory for Pakistan over England in the ODI Tri-Series at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Sunday.

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 9:50 pm

Man Utd battered by Bournemouth to leave Carrick on the brink

Manchester United slumped further into crisis with a 3-0 home defeat to Bournemouth on Sunday that plunged Michael Carrick's future as manager into doubt.

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 9:43 pm

Two Indian-American candidates face key U.S. midterm races as early voting begins

Amish Shah and Pia Dandiya are contesting key races that are crucial for Democrats to flip the U.S. House in the midterm elections on November 3

The Hindu 25 Oct 2026 9:10 pm

'After Maghrib, I learned I was rested': Ashraful blindsided by BCB axe before West Indies series

Bangladesh batting coach Mohammad Ashraful spent Saturday morning in the trenches, meticulously supervising national team practice at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium and drawing up batting blueprints for the impending Mirpur Test against West Indies on October 28. By nightfall, he was out of a job, at least one with the national team.

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 8:52 pm

Websites remain vulnerable despite cyber warnings

Govt, private organisations yet to confirm security fixes as PHP flaw disrupts online services

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 8:30 pm

3 injured in suspected leopard attack along Lalmonirhat border

Big cat suspected to have crossed into Bangladesh from India; BGB, police and locals surrounded the animal in a paddy field

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 8:26 pm

LS Speaker Om Birla meets counterparts from Cuba, Russia ahead of BRICS parliamentary forum meeting

Cuba lobbying for support of its UNGA resolution against a crippling economic blockade imposed by the U.S.; India, Russia review parliamentary exchanges as they mark 80th anniversary of bilateral ties

The Hindu 25 Oct 2026 8:12 pm

Double delights for Imran and Shirin

Sprinters Imranur Rahman and Shirin Akter completed their campaigns on a high note, winning gold medals in their respective 200m sprints on the concluding day of the Koko 18th National Summer Athletics Championships at the National Stadium on Sunday.

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 7:52 pm

Indian art maestro Jogen Chowdhury dies at 87

Faridpur-born painter, known for his distinctive modernist style, had been battling a rare blood cancer

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 7:47 pm

Dhaka court sentences IPLE Distribution Network proprietor to 6 months in cheque dishonour case

Shihab Mahmud Bashir was also fined Tk 5 lakh

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 7:40 pm

Four new textbooks approved for Classes 4 and 6 for 2027

NCCC clears books on culture, sports, technical education and wellbeing, subject to revisions

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 7:35 pm

Brazil votes in tense Lula vs Bolsonaro runoff with U.S. influence over Latin America at stake

Flvio Bolsonaro bested Mr. Lula by more than 2.2 million votes in the first round of the election earlier this month, although more than 33 million voters out of nearly 160 million did not turn out

The Hindu 25 Oct 2026 7:07 pm

Four arrested in connection with two rape cases in Netrokona

Three face allegations of gang-raping a 19-year-old woman in Kendua, while another man was arrested in a separate case

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 6:52 pm

Imams urged to use Friday sermons to warn against human trafficking, unsafe migration

Campaign reached 23,000 people through 49 mosques

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 6:39 pm

Thakurgaon-1 by-polls: Jamaat alleges administration not acting impartially, seeks army deployment

Party submits nine allegations to CEC, demands action against code violations

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 6:39 pm

Litton trains in the nets without discomfort

Litton Das slogged a ball pitching outside leg stump, sending it flying from the Academy ground nets to near the Media Block -- a trademark shot played with utter ease.

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 6:14 pm

Palli Sanchay Bank deposits Tk 60 crore dividend in govt treasury

Palli Sanchay Bank has deposited Tk 60 crore in dividends declared in favour of the government for the period up to the 2023-24 fiscal year into the government treasury.

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 6:07 pm

CU bans unauthorised drones on campus

Drone operators must obtain prior permission from proctor

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 5:58 pm

Donald Trump says Audi to invest $4.2 billion in its first U.S. auto plant

Audi confirmed the investment in a release, saying the plant would create about 4,500 jobs

The Hindu 25 Oct 2026 5:09 pm

Courtois ruled out of tonight's El Classico

Real Madrid will be without Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois for Sunday's Clasico against Barcelona.

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 5:08 pm

Bangladesh Railway: A strategic opportunity for greener, more competitive transport

Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture in its economic development. As the country seeks to diversify exports, attract investment, reduce logistics costs and strengthen regional trade, Bangladesh Railway deserves renewed strategic attention. An efficient railway system can do much more than transport passengers. It can reduce road congestion, improve freight efficiency, lower transport costs and support a greener, more competitive economy

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 4:56 pm

BGB protests after BSF allegedly entered Bangladesh, used sound grenade

Indian border guards reportedly crossed into Patgram while pursuing Bangladeshi stone workers; BSF denied the allegations at a flag meeting

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 4:56 pm

5 more die with measles-like symptoms in a day

Combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths reaches 1,227 this year

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 4:48 pm

7 more die of dengue, record 2,249 hospitalised in 24 hours

Death toll rises to 384 this year

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 4:44 pm

BRAC Bank to issue country

The three-year zero-coupon paper targets 7.5% return

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 4:17 pm

Youth gets 7-day remand over Facebook

Police say Abu Bokor Siddique made the Facebook remark about a bus used during the prime minister

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 4:01 pm

Transport owners

250 buses grounded amid dispute over replacement of old vehicles

The Daily Star 25 Oct 2026 3:58 pm