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BFF boss denies organisational confusion, but admits SAFF hype is missing

Unlike the previous three SAFF Championships held in Dhaka, in 2003, 2009 and 2018, when Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) went to considerable lengths to build anticipation -- putting up festive decorations, billboards and banners -- there is little sign of promotional activity this time.

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 11:20 am

Missing foreign medical student found dead in Cumilla pond

Police say cause of death will be determined after autopsy

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 11:17 am

Trump-backed Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy loses Ohio Governors race

Vivek Ramaswamy lost to Amy Acton, who became the first woman to be elected Governor of the state

The Hindu 4 Nov 2026 11:11 am

Academics, students punished over AL links: HRW

More than 20 public universities affected by alleged political reprisals, says rights group

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 11:04 am

Bangladesh ready to ditch spin-first approach in Sylhet

After their plan to outspin West Indies on a spin-friendly Mirpur wicket backfired last week, Bangladesh are considering a change of approach for the second Test in Sylhet, starting tomorrow.

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 10:41 am

Democrats win US Congress in midterm rout of Trump

The victory handed Democrats both the House of Representatives and Senate, giving them power to block Trump's agenda and investigate alleged corruption for the last two years of his presidency

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 10:41 am

Top UN Court to Rule November 19 on Myanmar Rohingya Genocide Case

The ICJ will decide whether Myanmars 2017 crackdown on Rohingya constituted genocide, in a ruling that could have implications for S. Africas case against Israel.

The Irrawaddy 4 Nov 2026 10:28 am

Football cost them their life: Five tragic cases

Tenerife striker Jesus de Miguel died on Tuesday as a result of injuries he suffered in a sickening collision with FC Andorra's goalkeeper in a Spanish second division match.

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 10:08 am

Sound grenades used to disperse protesting RMG workers in Gazipur

Workers reportedly threw stones at police, prompting them to fire sound grenades to disperse the protesters

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 9:54 am

Workers block Dhaka-Aricha highway after clash with police in Savar

Three platoons of BGB deployed in Savar-Ashulia industrial belt

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 9:51 am

Trump says he is willing to accept midterm election results, NYT reports

'We'll work with the Democrats, and we

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 9:40 am

Trump says Republicans would have won in 'landslide' if he was running

'I wasn't on the Ballot and if I was, we would have won IN A LANDSLIDE! Thank you for your attention to this matter,' Trump said in a post on his Truth Social platform

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 9:20 am

Democrats win U.S. House in growing midterms wave against Trump

A Democratic House majority would give the Opposition the power to block Mr. Trumps legislative agenda and launch sweeping investigations of his administration during the final two years of his presidency

The Hindu 4 Nov 2026 9:12 am

Democrats close in on US House, make gains in Senate

The early results were a sweeping rebuke to President Donald Trump and the Republican Congress that has supported him since he returned to the White House two years ago

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 9:04 am

Democrats win South Carolina Senate race in rebuke to Trump

Democrat Annie Andrews won South Carolina's US Senate seat on Tuesday, a stunning victory over President Donald Trump's hand-picked candidate Darline Graham in a state that he carried by nearly 18 percentage points just two years ago

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 8:48 am

Robinson wins England cricketer of the year award

Ollie Robinson was named England cricketer of the year on Tuesday to complete his remarkable return to the international arena.

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 8:40 am

Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms becomes first Black woman governor in US

Her win returns the governor's office to Democrats after more than two decades of Republican control

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 8:37 am

Pia Dandiya, first-generation Indian-American, wins U.S. House of Representatives from Florida

Ms. Dandiya, a former high school principal, bagged 51.9% of the votes to become the newest Indian-American U.S. congresswoman, as per the results declared

The Hindu 4 Nov 2026 8:12 am

Yamal surpasses Mbappe to become Champions League's highest-scoring teenager

Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal made Champions League history on Tuesday, becoming the competition's highest-scoring teenager after netting in his side's 3-0 victory over Aston Villa.

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 7:17 am

PSG fly out of blocks to hit sorry Villarreal for six in Champions League

Reigning champions Paris Saint-Germain scored four times in the first 17 minutes on their way to a 6-0 demolition of Villarreal in Spain in the Champions League on Tuesday, as the French side shrugged off injuries to key players to maintain their perfect record in the competition this season.

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 6:51 am

Man Utd snap winless streak with Roma comeback

Manchester United roared back from 2-0 down to give beleaguered manager Michael Carrick a lifeline with a memorable 3-2 win over Roma at Old Trafford.

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 6:46 am

Trump rages at Fox as US midterms voting wraps

The 80-year-old posted three angry messages on his Truth Social network about Fox, blaming its recent ratings decline on not being sufficiently loyal to him.

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 6:46 am

Raphinha, Yamal power Barca to Champions League win over Villa

Raphinha struck twice to propel Barcelona to a 3-0 Champions League win over visitors Aston Villa on Tuesday, ending the English side's perfect start to the competition.

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 6:42 am

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Antara News 4 Nov 2026 6:32 am

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Antara News 4 Nov 2026 5:50 am

Alaskan in tight Senate race accuses Dems of 'election cheating'

Hours before polls closed Tuesday in US midterm elections, Alaska Republican Senator Dan Sullivan denounced what he called election cheating by Democrats, highlighting a scandal that has rocked the 49th state's midterm campaign

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 5:33 am

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Antara News 4 Nov 2026 5:14 am

Dinajpur Jubo Dal leader arrested over Tk 53 lakh embezzlement from a cattle farm owner

Victim filed a case after Ujjal tried to extort 10 lakh from him instead of paying back outstanding dues

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 1:01 am

Gazipur ASI loses pistol, OC announces Tk 50,000 reward for recovery

Firearm went missing while trying to detain two people with alcohol, OC says

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 12:49 am

DB detains three labour leaders over alleged incitement in Ashulia protests

Labour representative demands their release

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 12:34 am

6 more die with measles-like symptoms

Combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths reaches 1,263 this year

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 10:29 pm

South Korea, Turkey agree to deepen nuclear energy, defence ties

The two sides agreed that cooperation on Turkey's Sinop nuclear power plant project has been progressing smoothly

The Hindu 3 Nov 2026 10:08 pm

Two wins, one nightmare: What happened the last time Bangladesh hosted the SAFF Championship

Expectations are soaring as Bangladesh dials up preparations for the SAFF Championship 2026, kicking off this Thursday at the National Stadium.

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 8:58 pm

External gains mask persistent weakness in domestic economy

The ongoing unrest in the garment sector, with worker protests continuing for a fourth consecutive day, further complicates the outlook.

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 8:49 pm

Sajek blockade eased for farm produce, students; protest to continue

Organisers announce exemptions from November 4 but vow to maintain indefinite road blockade until residents' five-point demands are met

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 8:32 pm

BFF's reception culture: Beyond welcoming the U-15 booters

Bangladesh, in fact, ranked 130th among the 189 participating countries, a distinction that further highlights the importance of making the tier-based result clear.

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 8:32 pm

Uphold spirit of Liberation War, ensure constitutional rights: Dr Kamal Hossain

Struggle for people's rights not over, says prominent jurist at a Constitution Day discussion

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 8:21 pm

Bhutan makes history as 108 stupas are consecrated in a single day

Teams of volunteers work across designated sites at Gelephu Mindfulness City

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 8:09 pm

5 SPs transferred in fresh reshuffle

Home ministry issues notification

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 8:05 pm

BNP factional clashes leave 9 dead, 185 injured in October: HRSS report

Human rights body documents 35 BNP factional clashes, alongside rising violence against women and workers

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 7:47 pm

Garment workers lift Dhaka-Aricha Highway blockade after two hours

Protesters say they withdrew blockade considering commuters' suffering

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 7:36 pm

Bangladesh aims to become global manufacturing hub, export gateway: PM

The adviser joins the 29th Sustainable Development Conference in Islamabad

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 7:27 pm

Security concerns force postponement of Liberation War Museum exhibition on four national leaders

Museum authorities say law enforcers requested postponement citing security risks

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 7:27 pm

26 lawyers file writ seeking more Supreme Court judges, better facilities

Petitioners seek increased judicial budget, more judges and improved facilities for lawyers

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 7:08 pm

Lead chromate imports remain untraceable in Bangladesh due to customs code gap: Study

Imports under broader category rose 51.1% in three years, but actual volume of the toxic paint pigment remains unknown

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 7:02 pm

No BB approval needed for preference share dividends up to 5%

Companies will not need prior approval from Bangladesh Bank if the dividend rate on preference shares issued to foreign investors is 5 percent or less of their face value

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 7:00 pm

Kane targets Ronaldo

Fresh from his Ballon d

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 6:46 pm

IPL 2027 as British citizen? Ex-Pakistan pacer Amir denies reports

The 34-year-old took to social media platform X on Monday to clarify his position after reports emerged that he was considering registering for the upcoming auction.

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 6:38 pm

Faruk Ahmed appointed SRB chief

Home ministry issued a notification in this regard today

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 6:36 pm

Garment workers block highways in Savar, Narayanganj; clash with police

Traffic grinds to a halt on Dhaka-Aricha Highway and Dhaka-Narayanganj Link Road

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 5:51 pm

Climate change threatening food security of women, children: food minister

The minister said adverse climatic conditions are making it harder to store food grains for long periods

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 5:47 pm