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No De Paul, Lo Celso in Argentina's first post-Messi era squad

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni named on Tuesday his first squad since Lionel Messi's international retirement, calling up 28 players for November friendlies against Uruguay and Costa Rica.

The Daily Star 4 Nov 2026 1:08 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

Opportunities being created to send workers to Italy free of cost: Mahdi Amin

Workers with language proficiency and relevant skills may be sent at no cost, he says

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 10:27 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

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

Magistrate asks journalists to leave courtroom during remand hearing in Tahsif murder case

Court grants three-day remand of accused; former district judge questions exclusion of media from open proceedings

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 7:55 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

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

Indonesia targets 60 days of crude oil storage

Antara News 3 Nov 2026 5:39 pm

6 more die of dengue

Death toll rises to 439 as total cases reach 1,40,909

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 5:36 pm

Indian tourist killed after two helicopters collide near Everest base camp

The two aircraft crashed just metres from the ground after trying to land at the same spot.

BBC 3 Nov 2026 5:21 pm

Iran unveils huge billboard with threat against Donald Trumps life

We will kill Trump, read the billboard towering over the busy Enghelab Square in Tehran

The Hindu 3 Nov 2026 4:10 pm

Tahsif murder: Friend Dip on three-day fresh remand

A Dhaka court today placed Ahmed Shahriar Reza Dip, a friend of former Bangladesh Air Force officer KM Tahsif Souri, on a three-day fresh remand in a case filed over Tahsif

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 3:41 pm

33 AL-affiliated people arrested over alleged sabotage during worker protests: DMP

Arrestees detained in drives across Dhaka over past 24 hours

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 3:39 pm

Workers break police barricade, block Dhaka-Narayanganj Link Road

Police and BGB platoons deployed in force; situation tense but no disorder reported so far

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 3:38 pm

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

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

PM pays courtesy call on President after Japan visit

Meeting covers issues relating to national interests

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 2:08 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

SAFF Championship around the corner, but no one seems ready

Fondly dubbed the 'South Asian World Cup', the SAFF Championship is just around the corner, but it is hard to believe that the region's biggest football show is about to take place in Dhaka.

The Daily Star 3 Nov 2026 1:29 pm