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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

Garment unrest: Savar meeting attended by DC, SP, BNP MPs urges activists to remain active alongside police

Emergency law-and-order meeting calls for BNP activists to take to the streets as concerns mount over alleged masked groups in garment protests

The Daily Star 2 Nov 2026 10:35 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

CUET students again observe one-day

Students reject order assigning charge to dean as VC attends UGC meeting in Dhaka

The Daily Star 2 Nov 2026 9:06 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

SC forms inquiry committee to probe irregularities in 18 HC verdicts on primary teacher recruitment

Registrar general to lead probe; report due by November 23

The Daily Star 2 Nov 2026 7:53 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

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

State repression unchanged despite change of governments: Speakers

Rights activist questions lack of visible action over IGP remarks on crossfire

The Daily Star 2 Nov 2026 7:05 pm

Israels intent is to prevent Palestinians from existing as a group: Justice Muralidhar

In a strong indictment of Israels policies in the occupied Palestinian territories, Justice Srinivasan Muralidhar, chair of the UN-appointed Independent International Commission of Inquiry, has accused Israel of seeking to expand its occupation while reducing the Palestinian population

The Hindu 2 Nov 2026 7:04 pm

SC upholds HC bail order for ex-MP Akhtaruzzaman, no bar to release

Akhtaruzzaman allegedly created disorder over mismanagement involving luggage and trolleys at the airport on October 1, obstructed government duties and physically assaulted a security official

The Daily Star 2 Nov 2026 6:41 pm

'Domestic, foreign conspiracies' behind garment unrest, senior police officials says

Outsiders are instigating violence during garment workers

The Daily Star 2 Nov 2026 6:37 pm

ACC sues ex-Banshkhali mayor over 174 building plan approvals

Plans allegedly approved without committee recommendations; only two review meetings held during his tenure

The Daily Star 2 Nov 2026 6:27 pm

Motorcyclist killed in bus crash in Dhaka

The motorcycle was hit by a Hanif Paribahan bus under a footbridge

The Daily Star 2 Nov 2026 6:05 pm

Traffic returns to normal after five-hour garment workers' protest in Narayanganj

Workers demand Tk 30,000 minimum monthly wage; blockade at intervals leaves commuters stranded for hours

The Daily Star 2 Nov 2026 5:43 pm

Regime, Thailand Discuss Russian LNG Supply Route via Dawei

In Bangkok, Thai, Russian and junta ministers discussed plans to import Russian LNG through southern Myanmar and supply Thailand via existing gas pipelines.

The Irrawaddy 2 Nov 2026 5:16 pm

A 'Blue Great Wall' Rises on the Gobi Desert

Antara News 2 Nov 2026 4:17 pm

Bangladesh presents value-led apparel offer to global retailers in Hong Kong

Over 130 participants, including international buyers, sourcing professionals, manufacturers and industry stakeholders, attended the event

The Daily Star 2 Nov 2026 4:08 pm

Sungrow Advances Integrated C

Antara News 2 Nov 2026 4:06 pm

HC seeks report on steps to tackle Dhaka air pollution within two weeks

Authorities asked to submit affidavit detailing steps taken since 2020

The Daily Star 2 Nov 2026 3:45 pm

Bus services on 10 Barishal routes suspended over three-wheeler dispute

Around 60 buses off the roads, leaving thousands of passengers stranded as rival sides trade blame

The Daily Star 2 Nov 2026 3:38 pm

CAL to acquire 51% stake in Hong Kong fund manager AFC

The deal, signed through subsidiary CAL Global Pte Ltd, requires approval from regulators including the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong

The Daily Star 2 Nov 2026 3:38 pm

Sammy wary of hosts: Can Tigers roar back in Sylhet?

Speaking ahead of the second Test, Sammy acknowledged that Bangladesh, under head coach Phil Simmons, would be determined to respond on home soil. However, the West Indies coach remains confident that his side can maintain its momentum and complete a series victory.

The Daily Star 2 Nov 2026 3:22 pm

Pertamina helps five MSMEs tap global markets

Antara News 2 Nov 2026 2:55 pm

China Reopens Trade Through Border Crossings Controlled by Armed Groups

Fuel, construction materials and even explosives are entering northern Shan State again from China at crossings controlled by the MNDAA and TNLA.

The Irrawaddy 2 Nov 2026 2:52 pm

ICT prosecution submits formal charge against seven AL leaders

The accused allegedly helped plan and implement a state policy to suppress the July uprising, which left around 1,400 dead and 25,000 injured

The Daily Star 2 Nov 2026 2:40 pm

HC questions legality of IAU move to dissolve madrasa governing bodies

Details of the order will be available after its full text is released

The Daily Star 2 Nov 2026 2:23 pm

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

Worker representatives urge return to work, release of detainees

At a press conference at Srama Bhaban in Dhaka today, the representatives acknowledged workers

The Daily Star 2 Nov 2026 1:38 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