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Fire burns Haor Express coach in Netrokona station

A fire damaged seats in a compartment of the intercity Haor Express at Mohanganj Railway Station in Netrokona early today

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 1:01 pm

A-challan mandatory for all non-judicial stamp duties from July 2027

Under the new arrangement, payments must be made through the A-challan system, regardless of the amount

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 12:53 pm

NRBC Bank to invest Tk 100cr in securities subsidiary

The private bank will subscribe to 10 crore ordinary shares of Tk 10 each

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 12:32 pm

Oxford museum returns ancestral Naga skulls to India

The remains will be taken to Nagaland, where tribal leaders plan a joint memorial and burial.

BBC 10 Nov 2026 11:53 am

From Argentina and Brazil to Nations League and SAFF: Matches to watch in FIFA Window

International football returns with a packed schedule from November 11 to 18, featuring heavyweight clashes, intriguing friendlies and a major South Asian title race.

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 11:30 am

Multiple taxes on the same property: A question of fairness and equity

Excessive cumulative taxation may discourage property development, weaken investment confidence and undermine public trust

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 11:12 am

Theyve lost the best: Uruguays Araujo targets Messi-less Argentina

Argentina are preparing for their November international fixtures against Uruguay and Costa Rica, with the clash against their South American rivals set to attract particular attention.

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 11:08 am

Five police personnel injured in attack by locals in Lalmonirhat

Police are preparing a case after locals obstructed officers taking two detained men into custody

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 11:03 am

Who is Alice Huang, the woman linked to Nvidia's CEO?

Known also as Huang Le, the Chinese businesswoman held senior roles at a Shanghai investment firm before becoming the controlling shareholder of Singapore-based cloud-computing company Megaspeed International

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 10:56 am

UFC chief Dana White declines Donald Trump's White House job offer

Dana White visited the White House on November 9, and Donald Trump brought him out for a chaotic news conference in the James Brady Briefing Room

The Hindu 10 Nov 2026 10:14 am

'Ready to play anywhere for the team'

After playing as a forward against Bhutan in the opening match of the SAFF Championship, the experienced defender is ready to shoulder the responsibility again. In an interview with The Daily Star, Bishwanath discusses his new role, Bangladesh's SAFF title ambitions and more.

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 9:56 am

FIFPRO World 11: Record-breaking Messi returns as Ballon d'Or winner Kane misses out

Messi, who announced his international retirement in August after helping Argentina reach the World Cup final and continues to play club football for Inter Miami, was named in the World 11 for the first time since 2023.

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 9:50 am

3 workers die at iPhone parts factory in India

Tata Electronics did not respond to a Reuters request for comment.

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 9:36 am

Jusuf Kalla

Antara News 10 Nov 2026 9:04 am

France blames Iran for cyberattack on supermarket fridges

The October 12 attack sent refrigerator temperatures soaring, affecting about 700 of Frances supermarkets

The Hindu 10 Nov 2026 9:01 am

PM Tarique to hold bilateral talks with Erdo

The meeting will take place in the meeting room of Maxx Royal Hotel at 6:30pm local time, according to the PM's tour schedule.

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 8:20 am

UK writer M John Harrison wins Booker Prize for AI-tinged apocalyptic novel

Harrison, 81, became the oldest winner of the award, which comes with a

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 8:15 am

No compelling reason to revisit 'sandpapergate' investigation, says Cricket Australia chief

Opening batsman Usman Khawaja said in his autobiography that the 2018 plot had been common knowledge throughout the team and not limited to a small number of players.

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 8:05 am

Prominent sports organiser Harunur Rashid no more

His influence went beyond the border, as he served as an Asian Football Confederation (AFC) executive member from 1997 to 2000 and worked in FIFA's Media Committee. Achieving the AFC Golden Award as an organiser was one of his international recognitions.

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 7:48 am

Trump sees 'positive momentum' on Iran after Qatar PM talks

US President Donald Trump said on Monday there was positive momentum toward ending the war with Iran after meeting Qatar's prime minister at the White House.

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 7:42 am

Qantas to outsource 850 local jobs with most roles moving to India

The Australian airline said the move was aimed at modernising its IT systems and noted the impact of AI.

BBC 10 Nov 2026 7:25 am

Benkenstein's Bangladesh story comes full circle, 24 years on

Dale Benkenstein's final international appearance came against Bangladesh in 2002, when he helped South Africa dismantle the Tigers with the ball in a 10-wicket win in Benoni. He never played another match in international colours after that.

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 12:57 am

Trump says resumption of war with Iran 'highly unlikely'

Iran continues to at least partly block traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, which has dented oil supplies out of the Gulf.

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 10:16 pm

Russell Brand jailed for 10 years for rape, assault

Judge says comedian's fame protected him as he acted with 'staggering arrogance'

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 10:09 pm

Two crude bombs explode in front of Japan Garden City in Mohammadpur

Police say no casualties reported

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 9:54 pm

HSC retake examinees to miss out on DU admission test despite UGC request

Applications close November 25 as admission tests begin December 5

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 9:37 pm

'I want to stay': Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker wants new contract

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has urged the club to extend his successful stay at Anfield by handing him a contract beyond this season.

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 9:31 pm

Houthi rebels say at least 44 killed in airstrike near Yemeni capital

Al-Asbahi said rescue teams were still searching the area for missing people, raising fears that the death toll could rise.

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 9:08 pm

Suspended judge files defamation case against Channel 24 MD AK Azad, 6 journalists

Judge Ariful Islam alleges the channel aired false and distorted reports about him; court orders DB probe as Channel 24 rejects the allegations and stands by its reporting

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 9:07 pm

Dhaka-14 MP Arman alleges enforced disappearance of businessman in Rupnagar; police deny claim

The lawmaker describes the incident as the 'second enforced disappearance in his constituency' since the political changeover

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 8:36 pm

JCD activists detain 'BCL man' after crude bomb goes off near JnU gate

Detainee admits to being an activist of the JnU Chhatra League, witnesses say

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 8:14 pm

Jailed for a year over mistaken identity, man gets HC release order

Actual arms convict, sentenced to 10 years, has reportedly been living in Canada

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 8:05 pm

Reserved-seat MP urges action to stop Bangladeshis being sent to foreign war zones

Rehana Akter Ranu calls for govt intervention as families of victims struggle with loss and debt

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 7:53 pm

Crude bomb blast in front of Dhaka CMM Court

Another unexploded crude bomb recovered from the scene, police say

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 7:45 pm

Man gets life term for raping woman in Jamalpur

Court also fines convict Tk 5 lakh, orders compensation for victim

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 7:33 pm

Deputy Speaker questions delay in Bogura Development Authority Bill

The bill, approved by the cabinet on July 23, is introduced in parliament nearly four months later and referred to a standing committee for scrutiny

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 7:26 pm

5 die of dengue in 24 hours

2,260 hospitalised; death toll now 466

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 7:26 pm

Mumin breaks batting record, Tamim sets bowling mark as Bangladesh seal semifinal spot

Middle-order batter Ahsan Al Mumin and pacer Tafiul Alam Tamim produced record-breaking performances to guide Bangladesh U-19 to a massive 205-run victory over Malaysia in their final Group B match at the Al Amerat Cricket Ground on Monday, sealing their place in the semifinals of the ongoing ACC U-19 Asia Cup.

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 7:18 pm

95 named in 3 cases after army soldier killed in Teknaf anti-trafficking raid

Police arrested six suspects, including the prime accused in the murder case

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 7:10 pm

NCP MP alleges bias in UP development funds, Mir Shahe Alam pledges equal allocations

Abdullah Al Amin says union parishads in opposition constituencies were denied special funding; the state minister promises allocation letters by Tuesday

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 7:02 pm

Bus set on fire in Dhaka

Blaze brought under control around 7:09pm, Fire Service and Civil Defence says

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 7:01 pm

DoE fines Mir Group Tk 11.75 lakh for hill cutting in Sitakunda

Penalty imposed over resort construction without environmental clearance

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 6:56 pm

Kiki Ramos chooses Haiti over Argentina for Under-17 World Cup

Born on April 3, 2009, in Port-au-Prince, Ramos moved to Argentina as an infant after surviving the devastating 2010 Haiti earthquake. He was adopted by an Argentine family and grew up in Buenos Aires, where he developed his football career at Velez Sarsfield.

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 6:54 pm

Govt plans six 100-bed hospitals for workers in industrial hubs: PM tells parliament

The dedicated hospitals will be built in Tongi, Ashulia, Kaliakair, Narayanganj, Savar and Chattogram to improve healthcare access for industrial workers

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 6:53 pm

Probe finds irregularities in Tk 27,860cr LGD spending from 2009 to 2026: LGRD minister

Probe committee found evidence of 'serious irregularities' in use of public funds, Moyeen Khan tells parliament

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 6:50 pm

Language movement veteran Mosharraf Hossain Akhunji dies at 90

Akhunji played an active role in Rajshahi during the 1952 movement

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 6:47 pm

Granted bail but not released, Kishoreganj Awami League leader dies in hospital

Ranjit Kumar Ghosh, 75, remained in jail custody pending release clearance and was declared dead shortly after reaching hospital

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 6:13 pm

Trump to meet Iran war mediator Qatar, no imminent deal seen to end war

Mutual attacks continue, with the U.S. striking Iran's Qeshm island overnight, according to Iranian state media, and Iran attacking tankers in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz this month while its Yemeni Houthi allies have hit Saudi Arabia

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 6:12 pm

Pakistan post 281-5 to punish Sri Lanka in first Test

Captain Babar Azam and two debutants were among four batters to hit half-centuries as Pakistan reached 281-5 on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Monday.

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 5:56 pm

BB doubles medical remittance limit to $30,000

The central bank has also eased rules for overseas study and tightened conditions for foreign currency deposits

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 5:42 pm

Opposition MPs seek debates on Ganges water treaty, RMG unrest in parliament

With the Bangladesh-India treaty set to expire on December 12, lawmakers also want discussions on fertiliser shortages, rising fuel prices, the Rohingya crisis and airport mismanagement

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 5:25 pm

3 BNP, Chhatra Dal men arrested over alleged fertiliser smuggling bid to Myanmar

Police say the suspects were involved in arranging the transfer of 301 sacks of urea fertiliser seized in Mirsarai, Chattogram, for onward transport to Myanmar by sea

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 5:17 pm

Inflation eases to 8.27% in October

Food inflation falls, but non-food inflation climbs to 9.89%

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 5:05 pm

2026 Dialogue on Happy and Livable Cities

Antara News 9 Nov 2026 5:04 pm

Dhaka Wasa water samples to be retested in Sweden over PFAS concerns: LGRD minister

Authorities test 40 to 50 samples every day to ensure the quality and safety of the water supplied to consumers, Moyeen Khan tells parliament

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 4:57 pm

Over 600 bags of fertiliser looted from dealer's warehouse in Pabna

Agitation follows decision to limit distribution to farmers from three wards

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 4:37 pm

Poor batting, spin bowling cost us series: Shanto

It was undoubtedly a frustrating outcome for Shanto and his men, who struggled to maintain the momentum gained from their historic Test victory in Darwin in subsequent matches against Afghanistan and the West Indies.

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 4:24 pm

Speaker Hafiz Uddin urges MPs to respect differing views, prioritise national interests

Opening the fourth session of the 13th parliament, he calls for dialogue, mutual respect and accountability to uphold democratic values and meet public expectations

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 4:15 pm

Parliament mourns deaths of former MPs, other prominent figures

House also nominates five lawmakers to panel of chairpersons

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 4:03 pm

Three killed, 15 injured as bus overturns in Lakshmipur

Bus overturns on Lakshmipur-Dhaka highway; driver and helper flee the scene

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 3:50 pm