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Dhaka surveyor held while allegedly taking Tk 1 lakh bribe

He had allegedly demanded Tk 80 lakh for land demarcation and mutation

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 3:11 pm

AFC postpones 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia due to

A number of sports events in Saudi Arabia have been cancelled or postponed in recent weeks following Houthi attacks on the country.

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 3:01 pm

Two newly elected MPs take oath

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed attended the oath-taking ceremony conducted by Parliament Secretary Barrister Md Golam Sorwar Bhuiyan.

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 2:24 pm

Ex-ICT prosecutor leaves country as bribery probe remains incomplete

Chief prosecutor says committee's work is at final stage but gives no timeline

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 2:17 pm

LPG price hiked for long-term welfare: Zahed

Adviser says half of Tk 48,000cr earmarked for energy subsidy spent in two and a half months

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 2:07 pm

Will the US Midterms Have an Effect on Myanmar?

This week, veteran journalist Kyaw Zan Tha discusses how a resounding defeat for Donald Trump Republicans in this weeks elections could impact faraway Myanmar.

The Irrawaddy 3 Nov 2026 1:48 pm

Education minister not interested in forming commission despite BNP pledge

Ehsanul Hoque Milon questions whether a panel can set the direction of education amid rapid technological changes

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 1:15 pm

Police fire sound grenades as garment workers block Gazipur roads

Workers from several factories take to the streets, disrupting traffic on Gazipur-Sylhet highway

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 1:08 pm

Rendezvous with Xiong'an Cultural Showcase Held

Antara News 3 Nov 2026 12:46 pm

No Marufa as Bangladesh announce squad for Emerging Nations Trophy

Marufa is reportedly suffering from a bone-related issue in her right foot, which also forced her to miss the third and final ODI during Bangladesh

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 12:43 pm

Cristiano Ronaldo Jr earns maiden Portugal U-17 call-up

The 16-year-old, popularly known as

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 12:07 pm

New York reports first measles-related death in 30 years

US reports 4,834 cases across 47 states as of October 29

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 11:57 am

Rokzana singer Shahed Ali in ICU after stroke, dengue diagnosis

Singer and lyricist Shaikh Shahed Ali, widely known for his song

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 11:48 am

From tourist to captain: McGinn's Camp Nou full-circle moment

The Scotland international said he was excited to take on the Spanish champions, with Villa facing Barca for the first time in over 40 years.

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 11:35 am

Russia-Ukraine war: Strikes on a school by Russia kills 26, derailing hopes of progress toward peace

Russia resumed its strikes on the southern region of Kherson after the end of a ceasefire in the area, the longest truce in the war raging between the neighbours since Russias 2022 invasion, Kyiv said

The Hindu 3 Nov 2026 11:07 am

Ashulia tense as garment workers continue wage protests; 70 factories shut

Police fire tear gas as workers take to the streets

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 11:06 am

Ashulia tense as garment workers continue wage protests; 55 factories shut

Police fire tear gas as workers take to the streets

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 11:06 am

Mirpur-11 metro station closed amid garment workers' protest

Metro trains have been bypassing Mirpur-11 station since 10:22am today after authorities temporarily shut it amid protests in the area by garment workers demanding higher wages and benefits

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 11:03 am

Kaliakair landlords warned against sheltering outsiders amid workers

Notice says landlords would be held responsible if they failed to inform the authorities and any untoward incident occurred as a result

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 10:37 am

India-Pakistan 2027 World Cup clash triggers record 8.4 million ticket rush

The rivals are set to clash in Johannesburg at The Wanderers on October 10, 2027. The final, hosted at the same 34,000-seat venue, trails close behind with almost eight million ticket requests.

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 10:26 am

Indian national held with gold paste worth Tk 1.55 crore at Satkhira border

BGB recovers 813.50 grams of gold paste concealed inside his rectum

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 9:31 am

Four workers burnt in explosion at Narayanganj factory

One in critical condition with 42 percent burns and respiratory tract injuries

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 9:27 am

Kane, Yamal in spotlight as Man Utd seek solace and PSG chase record

The spotlight again falls heavily on Harry Kane (10 goals, 8 assists in all competitions). Bayern have drawn their last two UCL matches against Viking and Arsenal; a third consecutive UCL draw would be their first since 2006.

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 9:01 am

Kane puts Champions League glory above Ballon d'Or, says

Kane was named the world's best player last week, beating superstars Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal to the prestigious award.

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 8:32 am

No warm-up, no worries for Dooley's men?

Since the residential camp began on October 25, head coach Thomas Dooley has overseen seven days of on-field training, including two-a-day sessions on occasions, but the team have yet to test themselves in match conditions, raising questions about the adequacy of their preparations for the six-team tournament.

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 8:10 am

Americans vote in midterms set to upend Trump presidency

Americans deliver their verdict on Donald Trump's tumultuous second presidency Tuesday in midterm elections that threaten to shatter his grip on Washington, with Democrats poised to seize the House and challenge for control of the Senate

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 8:05 am

US strikes Iran's Qeshm island: Wall Street Journal

The United States on Monday attacked Iran's Qeshm Island, the Wall Street Journal reported, even as President Donald Trump signaled progress in negotiations with Tehran to end the eight-month-old conflict.

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 7:53 am

U.S. strikes Iran's Qeshm Island: report

The Wall Street Journal added that strikes have been carried out on a smaller scale and purposefully kept secret so as not to signal any intent of resuming its major military campaign against Iran

The Hindu 3 Nov 2026 7:16 am

Maxwell calls time on international career

Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell has drawn the curtain on his international career.

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 2:03 am

An anti-climactic outcome in the Knesset elections

While voters have reprimanded Benjamin Netanyahu for his flawed conduct, they seem to be willing to give him another chance

The Hindu 3 Nov 2026 1:16 am

Full-circle moment for F1's youngest champion

As the engines fell silent at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodr

The Daily Star 2 Nov 2026 11:49 pm

Shakib, Litton in Diamond category as Tigers flock to APL draft

Bangladesh star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and T20I captain Litton Das are among a large contingent of Bangladeshi cricketers who have registered for the upcoming Afghanistan Premier League (APL) draft, scheduled to take place in Dubai on November 3.

The Daily Star 2 Nov 2026 11:30 pm

Iran says ready to reopen Hormuz in two days if U.S. agrees to demands

A senior Iranian official said the offer to open the vital energy corridor, which follows intense efforts by mediators to stop a return to war, showed good faith

The Hindu 2 Nov 2026 9:32 pm

E-rickshaw registration begins in DSCC

Authorities say move aims to bring discipline to city roads, curb unauthorised vehicles and improve safety

The Daily Star 2 Nov 2026 9:17 pm

Foreign policy is a local issue in U.S. midterm campaigns

The number of Republicans who say that Trumps policies have made the economy worse has almost doubled (18% to 35%) since the start of the year

The Hindu 2 Nov 2026 9:11 pm

July memorial set on fire in Jashore

Police collect CCTV footage from nearby establishments to identify those involved

The Daily Star 2 Nov 2026 9:02 pm

HRFB raises concern over sedition case against Shampa Goswami

Rights forum calls for impartial investigation into charges against Satkhira activist and examination of alleged police surveillance and harassment

The Daily Star 2 Nov 2026 8:48 pm

22 arrested, 4 cases filed over arson, vandalism during Gazipur garment unrest

Unrest forces 150 factories to declare holidays

The Daily Star 2 Nov 2026 8:26 pm

Shock and anger in India after eight-year-old beats six-year-old in classroom

The girl, who was seriously injured, is out of danger, but remains traumatised by her assault, her family said.

BBC 2 Nov 2026 7:57 pm

4 detained over Savar, Ashulia garment unrest

12 cops injured, police say

The Daily Star 2 Nov 2026 7:49 pm

ACC approves three cases against Salman, son Shayan over alleged Tk 1,121cr embezzlement

Cases involve alleged loan fraud, fake trade transactions and money laundering through three companies

The Daily Star 2 Nov 2026 7:48 pm

People now suffering for govt's mismanagement in power sector: Porwar

12kg cylinders sell for much higher prices fixed by govt, he alleges

The Daily Star 2 Nov 2026 7:46 pm

6 die of dengue, 1,970 hospitalised in 24 hours

Death toll rises to 433 this year

The Daily Star 2 Nov 2026 7:15 pm

From Anfield to the Allianz: Europe's weekend of goals, drama

Hakimi became the first player since Neymar in August 2022 to record five goal contributions in a single Ligue 1 match.

The Daily Star 2 Nov 2026 7:10 pm

Cancel dealerships for fertiliser management irregularities: agri minister

Ministers sits with DCs and deputy directors of the DAE

The Daily Star 2 Nov 2026 7:10 pm