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Ronaldo-less Portugal suffer hammering at hands of Denmark

Portugal were hammered 4-1 by Denmark on Saturday, an embarrassing Nations League defeat in their first match without Cristiano Ronaldo following the superstar forward's retirement from international football.

The Daily Star 15 Nov 2026 7:25 am

U.S. must respect Indias right to defend itself, maintain zero tolerance towards terrorism: Blinken

India is a global force, Mr. Blinken said, adding that the relationship and shared interests between Washington and New Delhi were really global in nature

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 7:08 am

Repair of old copper wiring caused US flight disruption: Trump admin

Friday's nationwide ground stop -- meaning no planes can take off -- sparked widespread chaos and left hundreds of thousands of passengers in limbo, with some pulled off planes moments before they were due to depart by airline staff who appeared in the dark about unfolding events.

The Daily Star 15 Nov 2026 6:21 am

Global powers converge on Manila as ASEAN summit kicks off

US President Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive on Tuesday near the summit's conclusion, a visit expected to include a sideline meeting with fellow Quad countries India, Japan and Australia -- the first of his second term.

The Daily Star 15 Nov 2026 6:12 am

SpaceX pulls off first-ever spaceship 'catch'

The Starship emerged from a cloudy sky after surviving the extreme heat of re-entering Earth's atmosphere, then descended slowly over Starbase before slipping smoothly between mechanical chopstick arms above Launch Pad 2.

The Daily Star 15 Nov 2026 6:01 am

Case filed over shooting at Anurag Pharma

Pharmacy manager accuses unidentified people of attack and demanding Tk 50 lakh in extortion

The Daily Star 15 Nov 2026 1:16 am

Heartbroken Hamza refuses to single out teammates

Bangladesh captain Hamza Choudhury urged supporters not to blame any individual after a late mistake condemned the hosts to a 1-0 semifinal defeat against Pakistan in the SAFF Championship at the National Stadium on Saturday.

The Daily Star 15 Nov 2026 12:32 am

2018 to 2026: Bangladesh haunted by the same old demons

Bangladesh's SAFF Championship 2026 campaign ended in cruel fashion on Saturday, as a late error from Mehdi Hasan Srabon handed Pakistan a 1-0 semifinal victory at the National Stadium, leaving the hosts to rue another missed opportunity on home soil.

The Daily Star 15 Nov 2026 12:13 am

Reserved-seat MP Nusrat Tabassum

Complainant alleges Abdul Halim and his associates vandalised his house, assaulted him and his wife, and looted valuables worth Tk 1.5 lakh last year

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 10:25 pm

All agencies must complete preparations for scheduled Dec 16 launch of HSIA 3rd terminal: State minister

Initially, its operations will begin with two arrival and two departure flights

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 10:18 pm

Law enforcers must stop pleasing political bosses to ensure good governance: Badiul Alam

Shujan secretary stresses need to improve capabilities of law enforcement agencies

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 10:06 pm

Bangladesh, Pakistan locked at 0-0 after entertaining first half

The first half produced an evenly contested battle, with Bangladesh gradually growing into the game after Pakistan made a brighter start. Neither side lacked attacking intent, but poor finishing and the woodwork kept the scoreline unchanged.

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 9:07 pm

Bus set on fire after cyclist run over in Gopalganj

Locals torch vehicle on the Dhaka-Khulna Highway

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 8:45 pm

Savar man held over wife's murder

An argument broke out between the couple over a family dispute early today

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 8:24 pm

India coach hopes not to 'hate VAR' in SAFF final

The victory took the nine-time champions to their 14th final in 15 editions of the tournament and their 10th in succession.

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 8:18 pm

Mob beats madrasa teacher over alleged sexual harassment of student in Noakhali

Police rescue him after locals attack him and hurl brickbats at officers; several policemen injured

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 8:14 pm

India beat Pakistan in last-ball thriller to clinch U19 Asia Cup

Chasing a daunting 338-run target, India reached 339 for nine off the final ball to seal a memorable win.

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 7:52 pm

For the fans, football is worth the wait and expense

The ticket prices remain steep, the facilities need attention and the long wait between matches tests supporters' patience. Those are concerns the organisers cannot afford to ignore.

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 7:47 pm

Economic indicators offer grounds for optimism, says ABB chief

He cautioned, however, that rising imports could increase demand for dollars and put renewed pressure on the exchange rate

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 7:44 pm

Shanto urges batting unit to step up against Proteas amid praise for pace attack

Shanto made it clear during his pre-match press conference on Saturday that the entire batting unit needs to step up if the visitors are to challenge hosts South Africa in the opening Test of the two-match series, which begins on Sunday at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 7:26 pm

4 journos sent to jail in Tangail extortion case

Locals detained them on Friday night and handed them over to police

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 7:14 pm

Pakistani Minister to visit India for the first time in three years, as SCO meets

The last such high-level visit to India was by then Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, who travelled to Goa in May 2023 for a meeting of SCO Foreign Ministers

The Hindu 14 Nov 2026 6:10 pm

U.S. proposes Ukraine cede territory in exchange for joining NATO: Zelensky

Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia had rejected a ceasefire on energy targets at talks in Abu Dhabi, as Moscow was betting everything on this winters campaign

The Hindu 14 Nov 2026 6:07 pm

Shuki, Rahmat in as Bangladesh take on Pakistan

Bangladesh made two changes to the starting XI in SAFF Championship semifinal against Pakistan on Saturday, bringing in Rahmat Mia in place of injured Saad Uddin and Shuki Itofusa in place of Mohammad Ibrahim.

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 5:00 pm

Myanmar airstrike on displaced persons camp kills 12: Witnesses

Survivors search for missing relatives amid wreckage of collapsed homes

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 4:38 pm

Two more die with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours

Two children died with measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours ending at 8:00am today, bringing the country

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 4:34 pm

More factories may enforce no work, no pay from tomorrow: BGMEA

BGMEA President Mahmud Hasan Khan announced the decision at a press briefing at the association's office in Dhaka

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 4:04 pm

PM reviews progress of Dhaka cleanliness drive

Agencies urged to step up efforts to keep roads and public spaces clean

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 3:53 pm

Proteas opt for four-pronged pace attack against Tigers in Johannesburg Test

Alongside their pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada and Dane Paterson, the Proteas have included pace-bowling all-rounders Wiaan Mulder and Marco Jansen, indicating their intention to exploit the conditions at the Wanderers. Harmer is the lone specialist spinner in the attack.

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 3:51 pm

Govt to recruit one lakh healthcare workers, 80% women: Dr Zubaida Rahman

New workers to take preventive healthcare services to people's doorsteps

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 3:29 pm

Former BDR member

Family finds 66-year-old Angthepru Marma submerged in the river a day after he went missing while collecting grass for cattle

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 3:05 pm

Operation halted at 59 factories in Savar-Ashulia industrial belt

Industrial police say the overall situation remains peaceful, with no fresh incidents of unrest

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 2:53 pm

US flight shutdown exposes deepening air traffic network crisis

A communications failure that halted flight departures across the United States on Friday has renewed scrutiny of the

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 2:36 pm

'As usual': Maxi Ara

I really wanted to score, and luckily I was able to, Ara

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 2:14 pm

SAFF semis fail to sell out, gate sales raise breach fears

With Bangladesh set to face Pakistan tonight, the prospect of another large crowd has raised questions over whether organisers have taken adequate steps to prevent a repeat.

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 1:08 pm

Ex-Jubo League leader taken into custody amid tension in Chattogram

Local youths identifying themselves as BNP activists gathered outside his house, alleging suspicious activities there, police say

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 12:44 pm

US air travel resumption will 'take time' after hours-long stop

There were almost 6,000 flights canceled, including some international routes, according to FlightAware, a tracking platform

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 12:23 pm

Garment workers block Dhaka-Tangail highway over wage demand

Workers from 11 factories take to the streets in Gazipur, halting traffic in both directions and disrupting commuters

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 12:15 pm

Piyush Goyal in Egypt: Both sides to discuss increasing cooperation in infra, manufacturing, logistics

Egypt's strategic geographical location offers significant opportunities for Indian businesses to strengthen their presence in the country and access markets across Africa, the Middle East and Europe

The Hindu 14 Nov 2026 12:12 pm

Can Tigers repeat Darwin against Bavuma's formidable Proteas?

With 13 victories in his first 15 Tests in charge, Bavuma has matched a record achieved only by Australia's Lindsay Hassett at the same stage of his captaincy. Both registered 13 wins, one draw and one defeat in their first 15 matches, making the South African the most successful Test captain at this stage of his tenure alongside the Australian.

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 12:09 pm

'Give them time': Scaloni urges patience with Argentina's youngsters after Uruguay defeat

The Albiceleste boss admitted that Uruguay proved to be a difficult opponent but insisted that his players showed encouraging signs, particularly after the break.

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 10:55 am

Warner accuses Cricket Australia of 'cover-up' over 'Sandpapergate'

David Warner blasted Cricket Australia's handling of the 2018 ball-tampering scandal as a cover-up on Saturday, escalating a row that has torn apart the sport.

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 10:49 am

Goalkeeper handed 12-match ban over De Miguel's death

FC Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono has been handed a 12-match suspension by the Spanish football federation following his challenge that led to the death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel.

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 10:20 am

Man, five-month-old twin daughters found dead at in-laws' house in Ctg's Banshkhali

Police recover the man's hanging body and the two infants' bodies from the same locked room

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 10:08 am

Portugal plan special tribute to Ronaldo

Portugal are preparing a special farewell for Cristiano Ronaldo, who recently announced his retirement from international football after a glittering 23-year career with the national team.

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 9:35 am