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Tahsif murder case: Police claim Dip withheld answers, seek more time to question him

Forwarding report does not identify the questions allegedly avoided; Dhaka court places Dip on three-day fresh remand

The Daily Star 5 Nov 2026 8:17 pm

Days three, four, and five will justify Sylhet spin strategy: Taskin

Bangladesh's ace pacer Taskin Ahmed defended the team's decision to field three spinners in the Sylhet Test against the West Indies, stating the spin will inevitably come into play as the pitch deteriorates.

The Daily Star 5 Nov 2026 8:10 pm

Reserves drop to $34.85 billion after ACU payment

Bangladesh's foreign exchange reserves fell to $34.85 billion today from $36.38 billion after the country paid $1.64 billion in regional import bills through the Asian Clearing Union (ACU)

The Daily Star 5 Nov 2026 7:25 pm

France workers strike, march for 'dignified wage'

The demonstrations come as the eurozone's second largest economy battles to redress its finances, six months ahead of elections to replace centrist President Emmanuel Macron

The Hindu 5 Nov 2026 7:04 pm

BB changes lending rules for Tk 20,000 crore revival fund

The scheme has been renamed the

The Daily Star 5 Nov 2026 7:03 pm

'NCP has shown no interest in changing its course'

Samanta Shermeen quits NCP over Jamaat alliance, sidelining of women

The Daily Star 5 Nov 2026 6:50 pm

Bishwanath as centre-forward? Jamal loses captaincy but starts against Bhutan

Despite concerns over the fitness of defenders Topu Barman and Bishwanath Ghosh, both have been named in Bangladesh's starting XI for their SAFF Championship opener against Bhutan at the National Stadium, with Bishwanath potentially being deployed as a centre-forward.

The Daily Star 5 Nov 2026 6:42 pm

A career of records: Ronaldo

From leading Portugal to the 2016 European Championship and two Nations League titles to setting a string of individual milestones, Ronaldo leaves behind a legacy that may stand for generations.

The Daily Star 5 Nov 2026 6:09 pm

In case you have missed

November 5 has been dominated by banking sector-related stories, starting with one on the combined net interest income of Bangladesh

The Daily Star 5 Nov 2026 6:01 pm

AI may eliminate some jobs but create new employment opportunities: PM

Artificial intelligence may displace workers in some sectors but will also create new employment opportunities, making it essential for Bangladesh to align its education system and workforce skills with the changing demands of the AI-driven economy, said Mahdi Amin, an adviser to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman

The Daily Star 5 Nov 2026 5:28 pm

Football is about people: Ronaldo's emotional goodbye to Portugal

The 41-year-old is Portugal's leading goalscorer having scored 146 times in 234 appearances. In 2016, he won the European Championship with Portugal.

The Daily Star 5 Nov 2026 5:18 pm

Chinese state-owned firm CRCC to invest in Bangladesh

China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC) will explore investment opportunities in Bangladesh

The Daily Star 5 Nov 2026 5:06 pm

India edge past Pakistan 3-2 in SAFF opener

Young forward Suhail Ahmad Bhat scored an early brace as defending champions India underlined their title credentials with a 3-2 win over Pakistan in the opening match of the SAFF Championship in Dhaka on Thursday.

The Daily Star 5 Nov 2026 5:03 pm

Measles vaccine failures under interim govt being investigated: State minister

Routine vaccination campaign due in late 2024 or early 2025 was not held, MA Muhit says

The Daily Star 5 Nov 2026 4:44 pm

7 die of dengue, 1,596 hospitalised in 24 hours

Death toll rises to 452 this year

The Daily Star 5 Nov 2026 4:37 pm

Ousted forces plotting from across border to destroy industries: PM Tarique

New minimum wage to be fixed within two months, he says at Khulna rally

The Daily Star 5 Nov 2026 4:30 pm

Jamalpur court sentences madrasa teacher to 8 years for attempted child rape

Saidur Rahman Munshi receives rigorous imprisonment and a Tk 2 lakh fine following a trial in which five witnesses testified

The Daily Star 5 Nov 2026 4:18 pm

Man shot dead inside tea stall in Khulna's Dumuria

Police say the circumstances surrounding the killing remain unclear

The Daily Star 5 Nov 2026 4:12 pm

US Trade Show 2026 begins in Dhaka

The three-day event showcases American products, services and innovations while highlighting new opportunities for bilateral trade and investment

The Daily Star 5 Nov 2026 4:09 pm

What the BJP should learn from Trumps redistricting failure

Gerrymandering assumes that voting preferences remain unchanged between election cycles; but when the traditional supporters of a party turn against it, constituency maps matter little.

The Hindu 5 Nov 2026 4:06 pm

Govt targets 5,000MW solar power before next summer: Energy minister

Urges households to install rooftop solar panels

The Daily Star 5 Nov 2026 3:17 pm

Hurry Up With Our Investment Projects, China tells Myanmar Regime

Beijing appears increasingly exasperated with the Min Aung Hlaing regimes inability to deliver on its promises despite constantly holding out its hands for more money and support.

The Irrawaddy 5 Nov 2026 2:54 pm

Rohingya refugees see ICJ ruling as chance to renew push for justice

November 19 ruling could strengthen Rohingyas' claim to Myanmar citizenship and increase pressure for repatriation, says refugee commissioner

The Daily Star 5 Nov 2026 2:48 pm

Democrats vow to rein in Donald Trump as he shows off White House ballroom

It will be the first time that Mr. Trump, a Republican who also held the White House from 2017 to 2021, has had to contend with Democrats controlling both chambers of Congress

The Hindu 5 Nov 2026 2:11 pm

Gas leak triggers fire at Gazipur workshop, four injured

The fire was completely extinguished around 9:30pm

The Daily Star 5 Nov 2026 1:29 pm

Midterm results put U.S.-Israel ties under further strain

Critics on both sides argue that Mr. Netanyahu pulled Mr. Trump into a war hecould not win. Now when even the Vice-President is blaming the war for the electoral defeat, the real target is the special relationship with Israel

The Hindu 5 Nov 2026 12:07 pm

HLB Customers Can Now Scan

Antara News 5 Nov 2026 10:46 am

U.S. Democrats' midterm sweep fuels $750 billion Big Tech rally

Apple, which has avoided Big Techs massive AI spending but is feeling the sting of an AI-fueled surge in memory chip prices, jumped nearly 7% to a record high

The Hindu 5 Nov 2026 10:03 am

Inheritance: The Long March of the New Era

Antara News 5 Nov 2026 9:30 am

Pia Dandiya, a new face in the samosa caucus

The dissatisfaction with the administration over rising living costs and the Iran war was so severe that the Democrats were able to overcome institutional measures to hold ground by the Republicans including gerrymandering

The Hindu 5 Nov 2026 9:05 am