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Garment workers block Dhaka-Narayanganj Link Road over wage demand

Workers from several Fatullah factories join protest, disrupting traffic

2 Nov 2026 12:24 pm
2 Nov 2026 12:23 pm
SAFF tickets fail to fly amid steep prices

A check of seat availability on Tickify by The Daily Star found that an estimated 85 per cent of tickets remained unsold across the galleries examined, with just three days to go before kick-off.

2 Nov 2026 12:12 pm
Supplementary HSC exams from Dec 2, results likely by Dec 31

Students who failed one or two subjects can retake the exams without losing an academic year

2 Nov 2026 11:59 am
Ronaldo rested for Al Nassr trip amid security fears

The Portuguese superstar will miss Monday's meeting with Pakhtakor in Tashkent after head coach Ange Postecoglou decided to rest him alongside Kingsley Coman and Mohamed Simakan.

2 Nov 2026 11:45 am
Police stop garment workers

Police say situation is now under control

2 Nov 2026 11:35 am
Mirpur protest: Man arrested over burning of police vehicle

He admits to setting police vehicle ablaze in Facebook post, police say

2 Nov 2026 10:50 am
India's U-23 move: Priorities beyond SAFF

To be honest, when India send their U-23 squad, it seems the standard of the championship will fall, but the past record does not suggest so. It is psychological, Manik said.

2 Nov 2026 10:04 am
One goal, one assist: Messi magic seals Miami

Messi was the primary architect of his own matchwinner, picking up a loose ball about 30 yards from goal before slaloming through multiple New England defenders.

2 Nov 2026 8:48 am
Filipino woman dies after suffering burns while lighting gas stove

Keistine Ver Bunag burns to 63 percent of her body, with her respiratory tract also damaged

2 Nov 2026 8:45 am
10 BGB platoons deployed in Gazipur amid RMG workers

Led by 21 executive magistrates, BGB personnel have taken positions at different locations to maintain law and order

2 Nov 2026 8:39 am
At least 19 dead in Venezuela army attack on Colombian rebel camp

The FundaRedes NGO -- which monitors rights violations in Venezuela's border states -- initially reported nine deaths in the attack early Friday morning in the western state of Apure

2 Nov 2026 8:06 am
Shamit confident despite Ronan setback

Bangladesh are hoping to end their 23-year wait for a SAFF Championship title when the next edition kicks off in Dhaka on November 5. Much of the optimism surrounding Thomas Dooley

2 Nov 2026 8:00 am
2 Nov 2026 7:30 am
Antonelli becomes youngest Formula One world champion

Kimi Antonelli became Formula One's youngest world champion and Italy's first since 1953 when he finished third behind multiple champions Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton in Sunday's thrilling and crash-hit Mexico City Grand Prix.

2 Nov 2026 5:37 am
Mbappe apology not enough as China keep Real Madrid off TV

Chinese state broadcaster CCTV did not broadcast a Real Madrid La Liga match on Sunday after star forward Kylian Mbappe caused a furore in China with remarks he made about former leader Mao Zedong.

2 Nov 2026 5:23 am
1 Nov 2026 8:58 pm
1 Nov 2026 8:47 pm
Two confess in journalist Alif's murder

Arrestees give statements before court; police verifying information

1 Nov 2026 8:43 pm
Sajek road remains blocked as transport workers reject one-day relaxation

Transport owners and workers demand a permanent reopening of the route, arguing that a single day of resumed services would serve little purpose

1 Nov 2026 8:34 pm
Bangla QR now allows person-to-person transfers

Under the service, a person can send money to another individual simply by scanning that person

1 Nov 2026 8:15 pm
Seifert blasts 93 as New Zealand win fifth India T20I

Tim Seifert narrowly missed a maiden international century but did enough to steer New Zealand to a seven-wicket win over India in the fifth and final T20I on Sunday.

1 Nov 2026 7:55 pm
Attacking dilemma deepens for Dooley, but returning Shamit Shome remains unfazed

Bangladesh head coach Thomas Dooley finds himself staring down an alarming attacking dilemma ahead of the SAFF Championship, but returning midfielder Shamit Shome is ready to shoulder the creative burden as the regional showpiece returns to Dhaka after eight years.

1 Nov 2026 7:32 pm
Balancing fair wages and industry competitiveness

Recent labour unrest in Bangladesh's readymade garment (RMG) sector, factory closures and workers' demands for an increase in the minimum wage have once again brought an important economic and industrial issue to the fore

1 Nov 2026 7:09 pm
Man hacked to death in Dhaka

Biplob, who was currently unemployed, used to run a fish business at a market near Lalbagh Fort

1 Nov 2026 6:53 pm
Political ties from student life shouldn

Addressing 45th BCS police and Ansar recruits, home minister stresses discipline, sound judgment and responsible law enforcement

1 Nov 2026 6:49 pm
19 detained over violence during workers' protest in Mirpur

Police say multiple cases will be filed over the burning of a police vehicle and attacks on police personnel

1 Nov 2026 6:47 pm
Franchise bus service launches with existing vehicles

Six companies have been assigned routes, but disputes over route allocation and delays in repainting buses remain unresolved

1 Nov 2026 3:32 pm
100 victories, 76.33% win rate: Flick's incredible Bar

Since taking charge in 2024, the German tactician has made an extraordinary impact at Camp Nou, establishing himself as one of the most successful managers in the club's history.

1 Nov 2026 3:31 pm
Tahsif Souri murder: Friend Disha arrested, police seek seven-day remand

Investigators say CCTV footage and phone records show Jarika Tasnim Disha was with the former air force officer before his death

1 Nov 2026 3:06 pm
Tahsif Souri death: Friend Disha placed on four-day remand

Investigators say footage shows the 19-year-old accompanying Tahsif to several locations in Uttara on the night of October 27

1 Nov 2026 3:06 pm
Bangladesh dealt a blow as Ronan Sullivan ruled out of SAFF Championship

Imtiaz Hamid Sabuj, a member of the Bangladesh Football Federation's (BFF) National Teams Committee and executive committee, confirmed the news to The Daily Star, saying the young forward had been ruled out of the competition, prompting the cancellation of his travel arrangements.

1 Nov 2026 2:12 pm
Four reasons behind Tigers' Mirpur Test debacle

Bangladesh's defeat was not the result of one isolated failure. Questionable pitch preparation, technical deficiencies against spin, an ineffective home spin attack and inadequate preparation combined to produce a thoroughly disappointing performance.

1 Nov 2026 1:32 pm
Fakhar shines when it matters most as Pakistan end nine-year trophy drought

His latest century, a magnificent 127 off 99 balls, reinforced his reputation as one of Pakistan

1 Nov 2026 12:58 pm
ICT-1 initiates contempt proceedings against AB Party leader Fuaad

Tribunal asks him to appear on November 4 and explain

1 Nov 2026 12:57 pm
Protesting workers walk out of factories, block road in Ashulia

Industrial police say all factories in Narsinghpur closed

1 Nov 2026 12:53 pm
Protesters gather at Ramlila Maidan, Rahul Gandhi calls for march

Delhi Police have outlined crowd-management and traffic measures as Opposition parties demand the Chief Election Commissioner

1 Nov 2026 12:47 pm
Nine games without a win, Carrick expects to stay at Man Utd

Michael Carrick said he expects to remain in charge of Manchester United for Tuesday's Champions League visit of Roma despite a 2-0 defeat at Chelsea that stretched the club's winless run to nine matches.

1 Nov 2026 10:17 am
Gazipur garment workers return to work after protests

Production resumed and traffic returned to normal

1 Nov 2026 9:52 am
Bolivia declares state of emergency over El Nino

The decree also calls for deploying more rescue teams in hard-hit areas as Bolivia grapples with both flooding and drought because of El Nino, Paz said in an address to the nation.

1 Nov 2026 9:22 am
Gold-studded boots, but far from a golden display for Ballon d

Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane criticised his own performance in Saturday's 2-2 home draw with Borussia Dortmund, just days after the incredible high of winning the Ballon d'Or.

1 Nov 2026 8:44 am
Youth stabbed to death in Khulna

A 35-year-old man was found dead with stab injuries in Khulna city last night

1 Nov 2026 8:41 am
Clashes break out as hundreds of thousands protest in France; officer hit by Molotov cocktail

Clashes erupted in Paris and other French cities on Saturday after hundreds of thousands of people staged a third weekend of protests at soaring living costs

1 Nov 2026 8:30 am
Iran warns US, Israel against new attacks after Trump, Netanyahu threats

President Donald Trump suggested he could launch fresh military action after the United States holds its midterm elections early next week

1 Nov 2026 8:16 am
Kaka reduced to tears after being inducted into AC Milan Hall of Fame

Brazilian football great Kaka was reduced to tears as AC Milan inducted him into the club

1 Nov 2026 8:05 am
1 Nov 2026 7:30 am
AC Milan earn 3-1 derby win over Inter

AC Milan's Diego Moreira claimed one goal and two assists as his side took local bragging rights and three precious points with a 3-1 victory over Inter Milan in their Serie A clash on Saturday, while AS Roma enjoyed a 5-2 victory at Udinese.

1 Nov 2026 3:57 am
Raphinha, Yamal shine as Barca hammer Alaves to retain LaLiga top spot

Raphinha and Lamine Yamal struck twice each as Barcelona thrashed Alaves 6-1 on Saturday to reclaim their LaLiga lead and get back on track after two damaging defeats.

1 Nov 2026 3:51 am
Rickshaw puller injured as ex-addl IGP

Police seize vehicle in Paltan but make no arrest

31 Oct 2026 11:23 pm