Saudi coalition accuses Houthis of drone attack on Medina

Houthis deny involvement in a drone strike on Medina's Taibah electricity distribution station, which provides power to the Prophet's Mosque
2 October 2026

Lethal injection, nitrogen, firing squads: How US states carry out executions

The unprecedented botched execution of Christa Pike in Tennessee has reignited the debate over execution methods in the United States
2 October 2026

Nepal's grim DNA puzzle to identify flood dead

A total of 3,685 forensic samples are undergoing DNA testing, including more than 1,300 collected from recovered bodies
2 October 2026

Ronaldo-less Portugal win in Denmark as Klopp's Germany get first victory

The controversy surrounding Ronaldo's departure from the Portugal squad on Wednesday overshadowed the match in Copenhagen, with the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's future in international football now in serious doubt.
2 October 2026

Zidane 'no regrets' about Materazzi headbutt as France face Italy again

The former Real Madrid coach's first two matches in charge have come away from home, with Les Bleus winning 1-0 in Turkey and by the same scoreline in Belgium in the Nations League.
2 October 2026

Expelled Jubo Dal leader taken into custody after Banglamotor altercation leaves man injured

Police say Ferdous Ahmed Simon was involved in an argument with neighbour Sohan before protests broke out
2 October 2026

Messi finalises acquisition of second Spanish lower league club

Eldense, based just in-land from Alicante, have become the former Barcelona attacker's second venture into Spanish football ownership after his purchase of Cornella, near Barcelona, in April.
2 October 2026

Man detained over alleged rape of woman at Mymensingh old-age home

Police later took the 32-year-old into custody and were questioning him Thursday night
2 October 2026

Four stopped at Dhaka airport over alleged passport manipulation before Malaysia flight

Immigration officials say two older men were listed as the fathers of two young Malaysia-bound passengers
2 October 2026

Export growth picks up as garment rebounds

The country’s merchandise exports rose 8.54 percent year-on-year to $3.93 billion in September, helped by a gradual recovery in garment shipments, according to data from the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) released yesterday.
2 October 2026

Train hits ambulance at Cumilla level crossing, driver seriously injured

Driver was the only person in the ambulance at the time of the accident, witnesses say
1 October 2026

ICC World Cup 2027: Full Fixtures

The tournament begins on October 2 with the commencement of the three-team Super Series in Windhoek, which will decide the final Group Stage team.
1 October 2026

Teachers’ group calls DU’s suspension of Zeenat Huda ‘politically motivated’

Bangladesh Public University Progressive Teachers’ Society demands withdrawal of suspension and tribunal proceedings
1 October 2026

Grameen Telecom concern launches gpay

Samadhan Services Ltd, a concern of Grameen Telecom, today launched its digital financial services platform gpay, about a year after receiving a licence from Bangladesh Bank to operate as a payment service provider (PSP).
1 October 2026

Tigers in tough group with England, SA, SL, NZ

The tournament, co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, will feature 14 teams. 10 teams have come directly by virtue of rankings and hosts.
1 October 2026

Army chief Waker-Uz-Zaman urges personnel to uphold professionalism, discipline

Thanks government and PM for continued support for army's modernisation, capacity building
1 October 2026

HC drops writ challenging appointment of 3 lower court judges as ministers’ PSs

Writ to be refiled before regular bench after court vacation, petitioner’s lawyer says
1 October 2026

From Blatter’s ‘slavery’ remark to latest walkout: Ronaldo’s long history of rifts

Manchester United: Ronaldo publicly supported FIFA president Sepp Blatter’s controversial comparison between players being prevented from leaving clubs and “modern slavery” as he pushed for a move to Real Madrid. He eventually transferred to Madrid in 2009.
1 October 2026

Rooppur Unit 1 clears key safety test after technical fault stalled commissioning

Three major tests remain before the unit can reach the criticality stage, officials say
1 October 2026

mCapital unveils $1 billion Bangladesh fund plan

mCapital, a private members-only network that connects the global diaspora with investment opportunities in Bangladesh, has launched its flagship “Dakchhe Bangladesh” initiative, announcing a $1 billion investment framework to channel non-resident Bangladeshi capital, expertise and global networks towards the country’s development.
1 October 2026