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Real Madrid say Tebas must resign over

Real Madrid demanded the resignation of LaLiga President Javier Tebas on Friday after he compared rhetoric from the club's management to the propaganda methods used by the Nazi Party in Germany.

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 10:00 am

FIFA upholds punishment for anti-Muslim chants at Spain match

The FIFA Appeal Committee has rejected a Spanish appeal against punishment for racist chants during a friendly against Egypt in March, the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) announced on Friday.

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 9:30 am

India student leader Neha Bora released; Abhijeet Dipke remains in custody

Bora was released on Saturday after police completed formalities under Section 65 of the Delhi Police Act

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 9:08 am

Miami coach unfazed as Messi set to collect prestigious award in Spain

Lionel Messi will travel to Spain next week to receive the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports, but Inter Miami head coach Cristian

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 8:30 am

Trump signs executive order waiving new Russia sanctions, tariffs

The Lindsey Graham Act -- named after the deceased US senator who sponsored the bill -- allowed Trump the authority to impose duties up to 100 percent on major buyers of Russian oil and gas

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 8:21 am

A Goddess, a home, and a culture

The article explores how Durga Puja evolved from an aristocratic, sovereign-tier spectacle initiated by figures like Raja Kangshanarayana into an inclusive, community-driven celebration that defines Bengali cultural identity.

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 8:00 am

Argentina to begin post-Messi era with Uruguay, Costa Rica friendlies

Argentina will begin life in the post-Lionel Messi era with friendlies against Uruguay and Costa Rica during the final FIFA international window of the year in November.

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 7:57 am

El Nino rains flood South America, sending residents fleeing and cattle swimming

More rain is on the way. Uruguayan officials have warned that the country's drenched northwest will get its heaviest rain of the year in the coming months

The Hindu 17 Oct 2026 6:36 am

Yemens Houthis say struck Riyadh airport, other Saudi sites

The fighting in Yemen has become the most active front in the West Asia war in recent weeks, displacing more than 1,84,000 people, the United Nations says, and deepening the conflict that has engulfed the wider region.

The Hindu 17 Oct 2026 6:14 am

A thousand slogans echoed here - but it could be the end for iconic Delhi protest site

Jantar Mantar, an 18th Century site almost synonymous with demonstrations in Delhi, has been denotified as a protest site.

BBC 17 Oct 2026 6:11 am

BioLab Holdings Launches EmeraNova

-BioLab Holdings announced today a new, larger mission with the launch of EmeraNova

Antara News 17 Oct 2026 4:48 am

'If we play good cricket, why not?': Litton backs Tigers to go all the way in tri-series

If we play good cricket, why not? Newly appointed ODI captain Litton Das fell back on the age-old wisdom that Bangladesh players so often reach for in press conferences when asked to predict positive outcomes. In this case, the question was whether Bangladesh could go all the way and become ch

The Daily Star 17 Oct 2026 1:41 am

White House Press Secretary Katie Zacharia let go just days into role

Donald Trump said he had told her to reconsider the job following public scrutiny

The Hindu 17 Oct 2026 12:13 am

U.S. midterms Donald Trumps test, Indias stakes

The midterm elections will test the U.S. Presidents leadership, congressional control and the future of India relations

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 11:45 pm

China says ready to address each others concerns after FM Sitharaman flags trade barriers

Reacting to Indias trade deficit with China crossing $100 billion in the first nine months, Nirmala Sitharaman said the growing trade imbalance and persistent restrictions on market access for Indian products remained major concerns, despite years of engagement with Beijing

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 11:11 pm

Maresca says Man City 'more together' after financial charges

Enzo Maresca believes Manchester City are more together after the club was found guilty of over 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules.

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 10:00 pm

Madarganj 100MW solar project stalled over unpaid bills

Contractor says Tk 212 crore remains outstanding, while nearly Tk 200 crore worth of work has been cut from the revised project scope

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 9:43 pm

45th BCS candidates omitted from gazette threaten Shahbagh protest tomorrow

Protesters set Saturday morning deadline for revised appointment gazette

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 9:14 pm

Hillary Clinton honours Muhammad Yunus for decades of empowering women

Yunus receives Hillary Rodham Clinton Award

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 8:35 pm

Raphinha set for return as Barcelona face crucial week

The Catalans boast a 100 percent record in all competitions this season but face a tough test in La Liga in Seville against third-placed Betis.

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 8:22 pm

Mohammedan maintain perfect start

Title contenders Mohammedan SC moved to the joint top of the Bangladesh Football League standings after securing their third straight win with a 2-0 victory over PWD SC at Shaheed Miraj-Tapan Stadium in Manikganj today.

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 8:16 pm

'Falklands issue was a special ingredient': Lautaro lifts lid on Argentina

Lautaro Martinez has revealed how Argentina

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 8:15 pm

Pakistan criticises Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's warning of stronger response to future terror attacks

Pakistan rejects and condemns the Indian Defence Minister's provocative remarks..., Foreign Office spokesperson Sajjad Haider Khan said

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 8:14 pm

5 more die with measles-like symptoms

DGHS reports 1,164 new suspected measles and 46 new confirmed cases in 24 hours

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 7:40 pm

Crowd detains RU student after car crash kills rickshaw-puller in Rajshahi

Police confirm the student was in the driver

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 7:06 pm

Jubo Dal leader hacked to death in Cumilla

Md Abu Kawsar was attacked while travelling to a mediation meeting

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 7:00 pm

Saudi airport restrictions disrupt travel for 16,620 passengers

Of the 107 affected flights, 44 were direct services

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 6:53 pm

Migrant boat sinks off coast of Gambia, at least 12 dead

Rescue operations continue after boat capsizes off west African coast

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 5:46 pm

Well never see another Messi: Herrera reveals what sets Leo apart

Speaking to former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand, Herrera reflected on his time at Paris Saint-Germain, where he played alongside some of the biggest names in world football. When Ferdinand mentioned three of the club

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 2:52 pm

Two girls killed as truck runs them over in Shyamoli

Police trying to trace the vehicle

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 2:34 pm

All development partners back Bangladesh: finance minister

He named the World Bank, the IMF and the Asian Development Bank as close partners

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 2:29 pm

Coast Guard deploys 3,500 personnel at 615 Durga Puja venues

Diving teams ready to respond to emergencies during idol immersion, says DG

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 1:42 pm

5 arrested over attack on Gazipur railway police outpost

Police say 15 to 20 people armed with machetes and locally made weapons attacked officers at Joydebpur Railway Junction in alleged attempt to free detainees

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 1:27 pm

UN chief says subsidising fossil fuels is subsidising suicide

The United Nations says that for every dollar invested in protecting or restoring nature, about $30 still goes into activities that degrade it.

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 1:15 pm

BGB to provide security at 2,700 puja mandaps

Under government directives, BGB will also maintain a presence in Gopalganj, Madaripur and Faridpur, alongside border districts

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 12:10 pm

Over 16.6 lakh people receive state-funded legal aid since 2009: NLASO

Services secure Tk 425 crore in compensation as law minister urges wider access to justice for marginalised people

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 11:34 am

'Did they forget how to defend?': Italian football suffers new blow with Champions League misery

Still reeling from the national team's failure to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup, Italian football hit a new low this week when for the first time all four Serie A teams competing in the Champions League suffered defeats.

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 11:30 am

Brazil forward Antony says home burgled during Betis match

Brazilian international Antony said his home was burgled while he was playing for Real Betis in their 3-2 Champions League win over Porto on Wednesday.

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 10:38 am

Tigers back in tri-series business, with World Cup in mind

The Tigers

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 9:11 am

26-year wait nears end for women

Bangladesh will face Nepal on October 18, India on October 19 and Maldives on October 20.

The Daily Star 16 Oct 2026 8:58 am