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England healing pain of World Cup heartache, says Tuchel

Just three months after Thomas Tuchel came under fire for his contentious role in England's World Cup exit, the German said Saturday's 7-0 demolition of Croatia proved they have healed the wounds of that painful experience.

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 10:12 am

'Players performed well, although some could do better': Ancelotti satisfied with Brazil's post-WC friendlies

Brazil manager Carlo Ancelotti said he was satisfied with how his players fared in the first tour since their last-16 exit from the World Cup in July, which ended with a 4-0 win over India on Saturday after two matches against Australia.

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 9:30 am

Tennessee prison chief resigns after failed execution of Christa Pike

The botched execution left Pike unconscious, intubated and hooked to a mechanical ventilator to breathe

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 9:12 am

Spain reach 41 unbeaten, but which team top football

Lamine Yamal scored again as Spain stretched their remarkable unbeaten run to 41 games with a 3-1 victory over the Czech Republic in the Nations League today.

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 8:30 am

Yemen government forces say struck Houthi targets

The Houthis reported 55 of their fighters had been killed, while government sources told AFP that 26 troops had died

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 8:06 am

Empty-handed, under fire after historic failure

Bangladesh had never left an Asian Games cricket tournament without a medal. Until Aichi-Nagoya 2026.

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 8:02 am

UAE investigators say flydubai co-pilot was planning 'terrorist act'

During the flight on Wednesday, its Indian captain was assaulted by the co-pilot but managed to open the cockpit door, allowing passengers and crew to overpower the attacker and force an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia.

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 7:30 am

Yamal on target as Spain beat Czech Republic to go 41 games unbeaten

Lamine Yamal continued his superb goalscoring form as Spain secured a 3-1 win over the Czech Republic on Saturday in the Nations League.

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 7:30 am

Tennessees prisons chief is resigning after failed execution of Christa Pike

The head of Tennessees prison system is resigning after the failed execution of Christa Pike

The Hindu 4 Oct 2026 7:17 am

Fernandes hails Ronaldo as Portugal's 'greatest symbol' amid controversy

Former Real Madrid and Manchester United attacker Ronaldo's future with the national team, for whom he is the leading goalscorer and most capped player, is in doubt after his walk out.

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 7:17 am

Houthis say struck oil facility near Riyadh, as Saudis hit Sanaa

The foes have traded strikes since the Houthis seized all of Yemen's Red Sea coast and took control of the Bab al-Mandab strait in a lightning offensive last month.

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 7:06 am

12 goals in 9 games: Yamal fires Spain to 3-1 win over Czech Republic

However Mikel Merino wrapped up Spain's win late on after Ladislav Krejci was sent off for the Czechs as Spain racked up a 41st consecutive unbeaten game, including the World Cup final win over Argentina in July.

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 7:04 am

Protests over housing flare in Spain after relief measures rejected

The demonstrations extended a crisis that has gone on for more than a week, triggered by the eviction last month of a pensioner, 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal, from her Madrid flat.

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 7:02 am

Myanmar migrants returned to war-torn nation from Malaysia

Hundreds of families were gathered at dawn to collect their relatives outside the base, where cars, taxis and buses were parked in ranks preparing to take them away, AFP journalists saw.

The Daily Star 4 Oct 2026 6:59 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

13 jailed over attempted trafficking of 63 people to Malaysia

Among the rescued victims are 14 Rohingyas, including four women

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 9:52 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

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

Argentina

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

Distinguishing truth from falsehood a major challenge: Info state minister

Yaser calls for alert and responsible role by youth to counter misinformation

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 8:37 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

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

Throat-slit body of 3-yr-old found in sack in Shariatpur

Police detain neighbour's son for questioning; locals set fire to suspect's house

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 6:55 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

Before calling Jamaat

Jamaat leader questions PM over BNP

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 5:35 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

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

Open LCs to boost fruit imports: commerce minister

Traders attributed the price rise primarily to a severe supply shortage

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 4:21 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

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

Flydubai co-pilot attacked pilot with axe in attempted 'terrorist attack', UAE says

The co-pilot was identified as Hammam al-Hammami, an Omani national, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 3:17 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

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

Deeply ashamed: Salahuddin apologises after Bangladeshs Asian Games failure

Salahuddin accepted that Bangladesh had simply not performed as a team.

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 1:34 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

Haridhoa chokes on waste as factory ETPs lie idle

Once Narsingdi

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 11:16 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

400 schools closed in France as student protests continue

Police have made around 2,000 arrests and dozens of people have been injured as student protests spread across France. Ministers have called for a day of dialogue but students have called for further strike action

The Daily Star 3 Oct 2026 8:19 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