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Over 8,000 police personnel deployed to protect polio teams in Pakistan's Karachi

The development comes a day after the National Emergency Operations Centre for Polio Eradication confirmed that the new case was reported from Khyber district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province

The Hindu 2 Nov 2026 2:12 pm

Naftali Bennetts BYachad faction throws support behind Gadi Eisenkot to form next Israeli government

The development comes as Israeli President Isaac Herzog has urged political leaders to accept the election results and find creative solutions to prevent another election

The Hindu 2 Nov 2026 1:08 pm

Garment workers block Dhaka-Narayanganj Link Road over wage demand

Workers from several Fatullah factories join protest, disrupting traffic

The Daily Star 2 Nov 2026 12:24 pm

Shafiqur warns of conspiracy to destroy garment industry amid unrest

Urges owners and workers to remain vigilant

The Daily Star 2 Nov 2026 12:23 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

The Daily Star 2 Nov 2026 11:59 am

The Empowerers | Laos on the Move

Antara News 2 Nov 2026 11:50 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.

The Daily Star 2 Nov 2026 11:45 am

Police stop garment workers

Police say situation is now under control

The Daily Star 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

The Daily Star 2 Nov 2026 10:50 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.

The Daily Star 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

The Daily Star 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

The Daily Star 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

The Daily Star 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

The Daily Star 2 Nov 2026 8:00 am

Time to rethink home formula

Bangladesh

The Daily Star 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.

The Daily Star 2 Nov 2026 5:37 am

Trump holds call with Netanyahu over state of Iran war: report

The Israeli source described the call as tough, while the American source said it was direct, according to Axios

The Hindu 2 Nov 2026 2:05 am

U.S. mid-term elections: How officials are facing the heat

Poor-quality employment generation has consequences for economic growth; workers without social security spend less, save less and remain vulnerable to economic shocks

The Hindu 2 Nov 2026 12:14 am

Bhutan builds 108 stupas in 9 hours, dedicates No. 76 to PM Modi

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuk says gesture recognises Indias steadfast support for realisation of Gelephu Mindfulness City

The Hindu 1 Nov 2026 10:07 pm

HSC graduate drowns in celebratory swim with friends in Jhenaidah

He passed the HSC exams yesterday

The Daily Star 1 Nov 2026 8:58 pm

Tea workers protest over unpaid wages, benefits in Habiganj, Moulvibazar

Workers allege three weeks of unpaid wages

The Daily Star 1 Nov 2026 8:47 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

The Daily Star 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

The Daily Star 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.

The Daily Star 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.

The Daily Star 1 Nov 2026 7:32 pm

S. Jaishankar meets Russian, Polish, South Korean counterparts; discusses Ukraine, West Asia

The External Affairs Minister also met Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski

The Hindu 1 Nov 2026 7:06 pm

Man hacked to death in Dhaka

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

The Daily Star 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

The Daily Star 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

The Daily Star 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

The Daily Star 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.

The Daily Star 1 Nov 2026 3:31 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

The Daily Star 1 Nov 2026 3:06 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

The Daily Star 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.

The Daily Star 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.

The Daily Star 1 Nov 2026 1:32 pm

Terrorism is 'red line': Pakistan tells Afghanistan as it warns of action against cross-border threats

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting of Pakistan, on Saturday, accused the Afghan Taliban leadership of refusing to address militancy emanating from Afghan soil and instead shifting blame on Islamabad for the deterioration in bilateral ties

The Hindu 1 Nov 2026 1:00 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

The Daily Star 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

The Daily Star 1 Nov 2026 12:57 pm

Protesting workers walk out of factories, block road in Ashulia

Industrial police say all factories in Narsinghpur closed

The Daily Star 1 Nov 2026 12:53 pm