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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, travel suspended

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

Schedule unveiled for ICC Women's U19 T20 World Cup 2027 in Bangladesh and Nepal

The opening day of the tournament will see eight teams in actions across four games, including the co-hosts Bangladesh taking on UAE.

The Daily Star 21 Oct 2026 1:16 pm

NVIDIA, ITB push students to develop AI skills

Antara News 21 Oct 2026 1:14 pm

First Nation community in Canada uses data centre to preserve its heritage

Wiikwemkoong community stores Indigenous language recordings and other information locally to safeguard its cultural legacy and control its data

The Hindu 21 Oct 2026 1:07 pm

Road crashes kill nearly 8,000 children in Bangladesh in six years: RSF

More than 2,500 died while travelling to or from educational institutions

The Daily Star 21 Oct 2026 12:48 pm

Fatal Stabbing Incident at Fast Food Stall in Jamshedpur Leaves One Dead and Three Injured

A dispute over a food order leads to a stabbing in Jamshedpur, resulting in one death and three injuries. Police are investigating the incident. Fatal Stabbing Incident at Fast Food Stall in Jamshedpur Leaves One Dead and Three Injured

Daily Kiran 21 Oct 2026 12:33 pm

Rajshahi divisional commissioner stand-released after breaking protocol during PM's visit

Cabinet sources say Yusuf Ali withdrawn over alleged

The Daily Star 21 Oct 2026 12:15 pm

Daily Star journalist Sohrab Hossain laid to rest

Colleagues, journalists and local representatives pay their last respects to the 55-year-old in Patuakhali

The Daily Star 21 Oct 2026 12:04 pm

Over 1.25 lakh killed on roads since 2014: Jatri Kalyan Samity

Organisation blames unfit vehicles, reckless driving and poor enforcement, urges reforms in public transport and road management

The Daily Star 21 Oct 2026 12:02 pm

Farmers eye handsome returns from chillies in Jamalpur's Madarganj

Cultivation expands to 1,050 hectares from a target of 750 hectares amid favourable weather and market prices

The Daily Star 21 Oct 2026 11:59 am