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Xi says Taiwan 'reunification' must happen as history cannot be stopped

China views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, despite Taipei's strong rejection of that claim, and has repeatedly offered a one country, two systems model of autonomy

The Hindu 12 Nov 2026 12:07 pm

U.S. Defence Secretary Hegseth, staff reprimanded by guard at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

As the group broke from taking photos, a loud laugh could be heard, and the soldier guarding the tomb shouted that all visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence and respect at all times

The Hindu 12 Nov 2026 11:11 am

Five rooms gutted in fire at NCP MP Nusrat Tabassum's ancestral home in Kushtia

NCP alleges petrol bomb attack, blames

The Daily Star 12 Nov 2026 9:17 am

Raphinha handed Brazil captaincy ahead of Japan clash

With regular captain Marquinhos ruled out through injury, head coach Carlo Ancelotti has decided to hand the captain

The Daily Star 12 Nov 2026 9:01 am

Nvidia preparing to oust CEO Jensen Huang: US media

The chip giant's chief faces new accusations of infidelity, after revelations he had an affair with a woman accused of spying for China.

The Daily Star 12 Nov 2026 8:14 am

Trump to flex muscles on Asia tour after midterms losses

After his party suffered a midterms hammering, President Donald Trump faces a new challenge: proving he is still the boss of US foreign policy on the global stage.

The Daily Star 12 Nov 2026 8:11 am

At least two people dead, many feared trapped as building collapses in NYC

The building that collapsed had been perched at the edge of a lot where another one-story building had been torn down for a construction project

The Hindu 12 Nov 2026 8:07 am

No better captain than Hamza, says Dooley

Hamza, who has previously been deployed in a deeper midfield role, was pushed further forward as a number 10 against Sri Lanka and delivered an influential performance, scoring once and helping Bangladesh dominate their final Group A encounter at the National Stadium.

The Daily Star 12 Nov 2026 7:30 am

Mississippi elects Democrat Scott Colom as state's first Black U.S. senator since Reconstruction

Former President Bill Clinton and former Vice-President Kamala Harris campaigned on Scott Colom's behalf in the campaign's closing weeks

The Hindu 12 Nov 2026 7:17 am

Father alleges overheating NICU incubator burned newborn who later died

Police are looking into the complaint involving Royal Care Hospital in Chankharpul

The Daily Star 12 Nov 2026 1:44 am

New admission policy introduces lottery system for class 1, written tests for classes 2-9 for pvt schools

Education ministry sets fees, quotas, and eligibility criteria for private schools from 2027 academic year

The Daily Star 12 Nov 2026 1:32 am

Sarail OC, who had a heated exchange with MP Rumeen Farhana, transferred

Monjur Kader to serve in Chattogram District Police

The Daily Star 12 Nov 2026 1:16 am

Dooley hails Farhaan

With Bangladesh leading 2-0 at half-time, Farhaan burst down the left flank shortly after the restart, dribbling past three defenders before calmly slotting the ball home from a difficult angle. Dooley described the effort as both

The Daily Star 12 Nov 2026 1:10 am

Scoring burden shared in emphatic response

Bangladesh found four different routes to goal on the day, as Shamit Shome, captain Hamza Choudhury, Farhaan Ali Wahid and Rakib Hossain all got on the scoresheet. Rather than relying on a traditional goalscorer to carry the attacking burden, the hosts drew on the movement and finishing ability of their midfielders and wide forwards.

The Daily Star 12 Nov 2026 12:31 am

Arrives the Wonderboy: Why Farhaan

It was the kind of individual goal Bangladesh supporters are unused to seeing from their own. The close control, balance, spatial awareness, and composure inside a crowded penalty area were all present. Farhaan had announced himself on home soil in spectacular fashion.

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 11:27 pm

Dollar exchange rate against taka on the rise

The weighted average rate hit Tk 124.65 today, up from Tk 124.42 a day earlier

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 8:07 pm

CAAB concerned over poor cabin conditions, high airfares on some int'l flights

Regulator asks airlines to improve cleanliness, passenger services and ensure reasonable fares on Bangladesh routes

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 7:52 pm

Budi Arie confirms Gibran's resignation as VP

Antara News 11 Nov 2026 7:30 pm

Brazil electoral court fines Meta, sees no deliberate election bias

Meta told the Court last month it had adopted measures to ensure equal treatment of the two campaigns

The Hindu 11 Nov 2026 7:14 pm

DU suspends two staff over suspected role in campus blasts

Preliminary evidence suggests their involvement in blasts and attempts to create instability, university administration says

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 7:12 pm

'Only problem is food': India coach questions SAFF hospitality

India may have secured their place in the SAFF Championship semifinals with back-to-back wins against Pakistan and Maldives, but coach Naushad Moosa has a lingering complaint about his team's stay in Dhaka: the food.

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 7:07 pm

10 Chhatra Dal men sued over alleged attack on DB police in Kushtia

A DB officer filed the case after police personnel were allegedly assaulted during an anti-drug drive near Kushtia Government College

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 6:55 pm

Suspended police officer jailed for 7 years for torturing wife over dowry

A Satkhira court found Md Rafiqul Islam guilty of assaulting his wife with an iron rod and bricks after demanding Tk 20 lakh, leaving her with a fractured nasal bone

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 6:44 pm

Two men allegedly attempt to abduct female police constable in Moulvibazar

The constable

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 6:37 pm

Govt expects progress on IMF programme by Jan 2027: Finance minister

The government expects to finalise a clear outline and achieve concrete progress on its ongoing programme with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) by January next year, Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said today

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 6:32 pm

Two-year-old dies after fall from unguarded balcony at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital

The child's father was being treated for dengue and his sister for abdominal complications; hospital authorities say the area was under construction

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 6:05 pm

Hamza starts as captain as Bangladesh make three changes against SL

Bangladesh made three changes to their starting XI for tonight's SAFF Championship Group A clash against Sri Lanka, with Hamza Choudhury set to wear the captain's armband for the first time and Farhaan Ali Wahid in line for his first appearance at home.

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 5:45 pm

6 more die with measles-like symptoms

Combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths reaches 1,295

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 5:37 pm

India top Group B after 1-0 win over Maldives

India finished top of Group B in the SAFF Championship with a 1-0 victory over the Maldives at the National Stadium on Wednesday, completing their group-stage campaign with two wins from as many matches.

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 5:16 pm

New Indian mega library rocked by scandal over 'AI-generated books'

The Tamil Nadu government has ordered an internal audit of library collections across the state.

BBC 11 Nov 2026 5:03 pm

In case you have missed

Here are all the stories you might have missed today

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 5:00 pm

CU admission applications open Dec 10; tests begin Jan 29

Online applications to be accepted until Jan 10

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 4:50 pm

Biman extends suspension of Dhaka-Riyadh flights until November 30

Flights to Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah will continue as scheduled, national flag carrier says

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 4:31 pm

Rahmat makes history for Afghanistan in ICC Test rankings

Rahmat climbs six spots to seventh on the rankings for Test batters following his innings of 173 in the opening match of Afghanistan's two-game series with Zimbabwe in Sharjah, with the in-form right-hander reaching a new career-high rating in the process.

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 4:30 pm

Three killed in motorcycle accident on Gazipur flyover

Identities of the deceased remain unknown; police yet to determine what the motorcycle hit

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 4:28 pm

4 more die of dengue, 1,900 hospitalised in 24 hours

All four deaths reported from Dhaka division; this year's death toll rises to 478

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 4:23 pm

Mideast Crisis Fuels Oil Conflict in Myanmar

Small-scale oil wells in central Myanmar are fiercely fought over as global crude prices skyrocket amid Iran war.

The Irrawaddy 11 Nov 2026 4:05 pm

Savar tanneries to get govt support to restart: commerce minister

SME refinancing allocation raised to Tk 2,000 crore

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 4:04 pm

Labour unrest continues in Savar, Ashulia; 50 factories shut

Workers hurl brickbats at police; law enforcers fire tear gas shells and sound grenades to disperse them

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 3:54 pm

Man sentenced to death for killing Comilla University student, her mother

Court also fines him Tk 3 lakh for the two murders

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 3:43 pm

30 doctors run Netrokona's 250-bed hospital amid staff, supply shortages

With nearly four times as many patients admitted as the hospital's 100 operational beds can accommodate, facility struggles with shortages of medicines, equipment and food; critical patients referred to Mymensingh

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 3:13 pm

DU seeks names of teachers who skipped classes on November 10

University seeks explanation for teachers

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 3:06 pm

President vows to preserve heritage of DU's Salimullah Muslim Hall

President vows to preserve heritage of DU's Salimullah Muslim Hall

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 2:45 pm

Bangladesh joins global drive to bring solar power to 300 million homes by 2030

Dhaka seeks international support to meet 5,500MW rooftop solar target

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 2:42 pm

PM joins COP31 in Antalya, to meet Uzbek president, Chinese vice president

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman joined the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) at the Antalya Exhibition Centre in Antalya, T

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 2:39 pm