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India detains protesters demanding election chief resignation

The demonstrations have been backed by key opposition parties, including the popular Gen Z-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 1:26 am

155 not out: Shai Hope leads Windies to record chase against India

Skipper Shai Hope overcame a groin injury to produce a memorable century and orchestrate a record chase as West Indies secured a consolation five-wicket victory over India in the final one-day international on Saturday.

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 12:02 am

Croatia 0 - 7 England: Tuchel's men in seventh heaven

Thomas Tuchel's side ripped Croatia to shreds in Rijeka to make it two wins from their first three matches in their Nations League group.

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 11:41 pm

Over 50 illegal structures demolished along Kolatoli road in Cox

Drive targets bus counters, hotels, restaurants and other structures on RHD land

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 11:34 pm

Death row convict, alleged associate of Azmeri Osman, arrested in Narayanganj

Arrestee was sentenced to death in absentia over the murder of an auto-rickshaw driver in 2011

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 10:14 pm

Bangladesh targets tourism growth through better connectivity, infrastructure

Government moves ahead with a national tourism master plan, while officials stress easier visas, stronger global promotion and investment to boost international arrivals

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 9:53 pm

Brazil breeze past India 4-0 in historic Kolkata friendly

India impressed during the opening 27 minutes, but Brazil gradually took control and scored twice before half-time before adding two more goals after the break.

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 9:37 pm

Uncertainty is the new normal in global economy: finance minister

Uncertainty has become the new normal in the global economy, with slowing growth, high borrowing costs and rising trade protectionism making evidence-based policymaking increasingly important, Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said today.

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 9:25 pm

New-look NCL begins with seven new faces

In the absence of national cricketers, seven players made their first-class debuts for their respective sides on the opening day of the National Cricket League 2026-27, which got underway in a festive atmosphere at four venues across the country today.

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 9:22 pm

Asia-Pacific youth urged to turn climate ideas into COP31 recommendations

Bangladesh hosts regional youth conference for the first time, with more than 500 participants from 28 countries

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 9:19 pm

Argentina's friendly against Burkina Faso hangs in the balance

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The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 9:15 pm

Iran executes man linked to anti-government protests

Siavash Jamshidi was accused of targeting security personnel during mass demonstrations that peaked in January in which thousands of people were killed.

The Hindu 3 Oct 2026 9:09 pm

Litton laments missed opportunity after bronze slip

Bangladesh won gold at the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou before securing bronze medals in the next two editions, in 2014 and 2022.

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 8:45 pm

236 women, children faced violence in September: HRSS

79 women and girls raped, 47 of them children and adolescents, rights body says

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 8:22 pm

Brazil make seven changes for historic India friendly

Five-time world champions Brazil face India for the first time in an international friendly, with the historic match taking place at Kolkata

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 7:42 pm

Okafor hits hattrick in thrilling draw at Fortis

Onyekechi Okafor scored the first hat-trick of the Bangladesh Football League season against his former club as City Club held Fortis FC to a thrilling 3-3 draw in the second round at the Bashundhara Kings Arena on Saturday.

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 7:25 pm

16 individuals, organisations, initiatives honoured with tourism awards

Bangladesh Tourism Board hands out awards as it celebrates World Tourism Day 2026

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 7:09 pm

Flames, smoke at Aramco facility south of Saudi capital

Aramco remains the flagship company of the Saudi economy and one of the largest firms in the world by market capitalisation

The Hindu 3 Oct 2026 7:03 pm

flydubai attack: Dubai Crown Prince praises Indian pilot Machchhar

We are proud that he is part of our team part of the story of our nation and part of what the UAE stands for a nation of compassion a nation of peace and a nation of life, said the Crown Prince

The Hindu 3 Oct 2026 7:02 pm

South Africa hamstring 'epidemic'

South African batsman Tony de Zorzi has joined the growing injury list ahead of the first test against Australia after being ruled out by a hamstring strain, Cricket South Africa said on Saturday.

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 6:34 pm

Chattogram Bandar Rokkha Committee to stage sit-in on Oct 5

The Chattogram Bandar Rokkha Committee (Chattogram Port Protection Committee) has demanded the cancellation of the proposed 15-year concession agreement with an international operator to operate and maintain the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) and its overflow container yard.

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 6:10 pm

8 more die with measles-like symptoms

Confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths rise to 1,122 this year

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 6:10 pm

Dengue claims 6 more lives, 1,608 hospitalised

84,369 patients hospitalised since January; 78,482 recovered

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 5:18 pm

2 more arrested over Radda centre attack

Jatiyatabadi Cyber Dal, Chhatra Dal leaders among 18 arrested so far

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 4:51 pm

South Korean golfer wins Asian Games gold and evades military training

South Korean golfer Tom Kim clinched the Asian Games gold, and an exemption from military service, on Saturday while combining with compatriots Mun Do-yeob and Kim Seong-hyeon for the team silver behind China.

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 4:43 pm

Mirpur-10 footpaths take a breather from hawkers

Roadside stalls cleared after recent eviction drive

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 4:42 pm

Endangered capped langur dies after electrocution in Sreemangal

Animal rescued and taken to veterinary hospital, but died before treatment

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 4:36 pm

BGB seizes pistol, bullet and

Smugglers reportedly fled to India leaving items behind, says BGB

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 4:08 pm

Fire breaks out at Gazipur garment factory

Seven fire service units working to control blaze

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 3:46 pm

PM orders Rajuk to stop approving projects filling Dhaka water bodies: State minister

Faridul Islam says govt is taking steps to protect water bodies, rivers and biodiversity

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 3:38 pm

PMO releases photo of Tarique, Zubaida at Trump

The dinner was held in New York on September 22 during the UNGA session

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 3:35 pm

After 11 World Cups, football finally comes home for one Indian fan

From Diego Maradona's infamous Hand of God to Zinedine Zidane's headbutt, Indian football fan Dipak Nandy has witnessed some of the World Cup's defining moments from the stands.

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 3:19 pm

Ex-lawmaker Akhtaruzzaman on one-day remand

Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Alberuni Mir passed the order after police produced him before the court with a five-day remand prayer, said Additional Public Prosecutor Muhammad Shamsud Doha Sumon

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 3:14 pm

India beat Pakistan to complete Asian Games cricket double

India completed a golden double in the Asian Games cricket on Saturday after the men's team beat arch-rivals Pakistan by 19 runs in the final in Nisshin.

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 3:09 pm

India beat Pakistan to take Asian Games gold

Abhishek Sharma and Tilak Varma set India on their way to victory as they beat Pakistan to win gold at the Asian Games.

BBC 3 Oct 2026 2:52 pm

Section of KU students allege attack by locals

Mosque loudspeaker allegedly used to gather mob; police say university to file written complaint

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 2:47 pm

Bali school revitalization boosts economy

Antara News 3 Oct 2026 1:35 pm

Bus driver sued over deaths of seven in Mymensingh road crash

Police seized both the auto-rickshaw and the bus, but the bus driver and helper fled the scene.

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 12:43 pm

CUET shutdown enters 12th day as students demand former VC

Students warn new VC will not be allowed to enter campus

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 12:30 pm

Fresh protests to hit Spain after housing measures defeated

The package of measures defeated on October 2 included the automatic renewal of rental contracts when they expire, as well as measures aimed at restricting the eviction of vulnerable tenants

The Hindu 3 Oct 2026 12:11 pm

363 detained in fifth phase of Cumilla drive against teen gangs

Police say 1,130 released to guardians after signing bonds in previous four phases

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 11:59 am

PM calls for deeper regional cooperation to turn Bay of Bengal into zone of shared prosperity

Bayside cooperation in trade, energy, technology, climate and maritime affairs stressed

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 11:40 am

Bangladesh finish seventh after 3-0 win over Thailand

Thailand could not find a response as Bangladesh held on to their 3-0 lead until the final whistle.

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 11:34 am

India set for historic Brazil clash

For generations, Brazil have lived in India

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 10:10 am

Suspect in flydubai attack was barred from flying in Oman: media

The co-pilot had previously been barred from flying in Oman over concerns about his extremist views, multiple media outlets reported

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 10:00 am

Bronze slips away as Tigers suffer 63-run defeat to Sri Lanka

Bangladesh cricketers will return home empty-handed from the Asian Games for the first time after suffering a 63-run defeat to a second-string Sri Lanka in the Bronze-deciding third-place playoff in Nisshin today.

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 9:33 am

Man City verdict a 'big topic' for England players, says Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel said that Manchester City were the talk of the England camp after the club were found guilty of multiple breaches of Premier League financial rules, but insisted that the case would not affect his selection for Saturday's match in Croatia.

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 9:12 am

'I try to lead by example for younger players': Belgium's De Bruyne fires double to sink Turkey

Kevin De Bruyne scored twice as Belgium beat Turkey 3-0 in the Nations League on Friday.

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 8:28 am

G7 agrees deal to ease global energy supply concerns

The talks, convened by Macron after a conversation with Trump, focused on coordinating a response to soaring fuel prices among the other G7 economies of Britain, Canada, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 8:25 am

France held by Italy in Zidane's homecoming after Olise stunner

Michael Olise scored another superb goal but France were held to a 1-1 draw by Italy on Friday in Zinedine Zidane's first home game since being appointed coach of Les Bleus.

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 8:02 am

Poor pitches, deeper problems: ASEAN Cup failure was the symptom, not the disease

What was on display at the Chandpur District Stadium on Friday could reveal why the national football team suffered such an embarrassing defeat in Jakarta in the ongoing FIFA ASEAN Cup.

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 8:00 am

US 'severely disappointed' in lack of G20 consensus on overproduction

The United States holds the rotating presidency of the Group of 20 major economies this year, a grouping that also includes China, India, France, Germany and Japan

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 7:56 am

Must look at consistency across all skill sets

Having previously worked with the men

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 7:35 am

Taiwan receives 2 long-delayed US F-16Vs, awaits additional fighter jets

The two F-16V Block 70 jets landed at Chihhang Air Base in Taitung.

The Hindu 3 Oct 2026 5:04 am

Carse charged by ECB over nightclub incident

England bowler Brydon Carse has been charged with breaching the England and Wales Cricket Board's (ECB) conduct regulations following a nightclub incident.

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 12:16 am

No more 'picnic tournament', says BCB as revamped NCL begins today

A new-look National Cricket League (NCL) gets underway on Saturday across four venues, with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) introducing several changes in an attempt to revive domestic cricket and make the first-class competition more competitive.

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 12:00 am

Pakistan government holds talks with Imran Khan's party to defuse tensions ahead of long march to Islamabad

The negotiations were being held in the chamber of National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, who was facilitating the dialogue between the two sides

The Hindu 2 Oct 2026 11:13 pm

Akhtaruzzaman did not assault anyone, Shafiqur says after former MP

Jamaat chief demands his immediate release and withdrawal of the case stemming from airport dispute

The Daily Star 2 Oct 2026 10:27 pm

Expelled Jubo Dal leader Simon placed on 4-day remand over Thursday

According to police forwarding report, he demanded Tk 50,000 from a man, assaulted him and fired blank shots

The Daily Star 2 Oct 2026 9:37 pm

4 passengers arriving from Qatar found with dual active passports at Dhaka airport

Immigration officials seized the documents and referred the matter to Special Branch after allowing the passengers to enter Bangladesh

The Daily Star 2 Oct 2026 9:10 pm

2 passengers arriving from Qatar found with dual active passports at Dhaka airport

Immigration officials seized the documents and referred the matter to Special Branch after allowing the passengers to enter Bangladesh

The Daily Star 2 Oct 2026 9:10 pm