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Paraguay president steps down as banking crisis sows chaos

Santiago Pena will face an impeachment trial after a financial crisis that led the US-allied leader to resign Thursday, after a banking takeover blocked almost half the population from accessing their money

The Daily Star 6 Nov 2026 8:38 am

A farewell measured beyond goals and glory

I spent my life working to become the best player in the world. Today, I realise that my greatest victory was earning the honour of representing the best country in the world. Thank you for these 23 years.

The Daily Star 6 Nov 2026 7:30 am

Delhi's toxic winter air is back - is the Indian capital prepared for pollution?

The Delhi government has announced a four-month winter action plan, but experts say that won't be enough.

BBC 6 Nov 2026 4:46 am

Students confine Applied Human Science College principal, demand resignation

Police rescue principal after students keep her confined to office for around 13 hours

The Daily Star 6 Nov 2026 1:36 am

23-year-old allegedly stabbed to death by younger brother in Dhaka

Police take the 17-year-old into custody after the fatal family dispute

The Daily Star 6 Nov 2026 1:09 am

Developing countries' debt hit record $9.4 trillion in 2025: World Bank

The external debt of developing countries in 2025 jumped at its fastest pace since the pandemic, the World Bank said on Thursday, hitting a record $9.4 trillion

The Daily Star 6 Nov 2026 1:07 am

Football world hails Ronaldo

Following are reactions after Portugal great Cristiano Ronaldo, the all-time leading scorer in men's international soccer, announced his retirement from the national team on Thursday.

The Daily Star 6 Nov 2026 12:36 am

Wasnt thinking Ibrahim could score: Bangladesh coach Dooley surprised by forwards instant impact

The Fortis FC forward scored the decisive goal in the 69th minute to give Bangladesh a winning start to their campaign to reclaim the title they last won in 2003.

The Daily Star 6 Nov 2026 12:10 am

Two DGFI members dismissed, jailed in Mohammadpur extortion case

Court martial sentences Sergeant Al Mamun and Lance Corporal Md Nuruzzaman to one year in prison each over the Dhaka incident

The Daily Star 5 Nov 2026 11:46 pm

Army soldier killed in Teknaf gunfight; 57 hostages rescued, 5 held: ISPR

Human traffickers opened fire on joint forces during operation in Rangikhali hills, it says

The Daily Star 5 Nov 2026 10:47 pm

Govt invites applications for 112 zero-cost Malaysia jobs

Online applications open tomorrow; deadline November 8; selected workers to get a monthly basic salary of 1,700 ringgit

The Daily Star 5 Nov 2026 10:01 pm

Bangladesh suffer crushing 113-run defeat to Afghanistan

Two-time defending champions Bangladesh suffered a crushing 113-run defeat against Afghanistan in their opening Group B match of the ACC Men

The Daily Star 5 Nov 2026 9:46 pm

Ibrahim strike gives Bangladesh 1-0 win over Bhutan in SAFF C'ship opener

Forward Mohammad Ibrahim came off the bench to spare Bangladesh embarrassment, scoring a 69th-minute winner in a laboured 1-0 victory over Bhutan in their opening match of the SAFF Championship 2026 at the National Stadium in Dhaka on Thursday.

The Daily Star 5 Nov 2026 9:31 pm

The Naf River Exposes a Gap in Bangladesh

The incidents around the Naf River pose an unforeseen threat to Bangladeshi security, one that can't be solved by introducing more warships.

The Diplomat 5 Nov 2026 9:25 pm

Comedian Russell Brand found guilty by U.K. court of rape and sexual assaults

Prosecutors had described the 51-year-old, who starred in the films Get Him to the Greek and Arthur, as a ruthless, sexual predator

The Hindu 5 Nov 2026 9:10 pm

Moosa rues missed chances, but breathes a sigh of relief as India survive Pakistan scare

Despite opening their SAFF Championship title defense with a 3-2 victory over Pakistan, India head coach Naushad Moosa admitted his side narrowly avoided a disaster at the National Stadium on Thursday.

The Daily Star 5 Nov 2026 8:50 pm

Jubo Dal expels Mirsarai leader after arrest with firearms, sharp weapons

Md Nowshed Alam, joint convener of Saherkhali union Jubo Dal, was arrested during a police raid on November 3

The Daily Star 5 Nov 2026 8:47 pm

Absconding man gets death sentence for killing boy who resisted attempted rape

Chattogram court finds Md Imran Hossain guilty of murdering the eight-year-old in Patenga in 2018

The Daily Star 5 Nov 2026 8:39 pm

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

3 more die with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours

Combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths reaches 1,272 this year

The Daily Star 5 Nov 2026 6:42 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

70 factories declare holidays in Savar, Ashulia amid garment wage protests

Five BGB platoons deployed as protesters block road, clash with police and vandalise factory gates

The Daily Star 5 Nov 2026 5:41 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

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

NBR freezes and searches accounts of over 200 people, firms over garment unrest

Two intelligence wings of the revenue authority

The Daily Star 5 Nov 2026 4:18 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

India's costliest film retells a beloved Hindu epic - but divides critics

Easily the most anticipated Bollywood film of the year, Ramayana: Rise of a Legend is the first of two parts.

BBC 5 Nov 2026 2:34 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