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Bus carrying kids to school crashes in France, leaving 2 dead and 16 injured

News broadcaster BFM TV reported that the passengers included children travelling to middle and high schools in the area, with a photo from the scene showing the bus had veered off the road and landed in a ditch

The Hindu 6 Nov 2026 5:08 pm

9 Gopalganj school students issued TCs after

School cites probe findings and instructions from higher authorities; district education officer and additional deputy commissioner say they were unaware of the decision

The Daily Star 6 Nov 2026 4:23 pm

The Weeknd sets record with $1.3bn tour

The Weeknd has set a new record for the highest-grossing tour by a male artist, with his

The Daily Star 6 Nov 2026 4:22 pm

Homes and temples glow across India as Diwali celebrations begin

Millions of Indians will mark the festival of lights with glowing lamps, fireworks and traditional sweets

BBC 6 Nov 2026 3:51 pm

Mancini calls up three teenagers for Italy's matches against France, Belgium

AC Milan forward Alphadjo Cisse earned his first Italy call-up on Thursday for Nations League matches against France and Belgium after an impressive start to the

The Daily Star 6 Nov 2026 3:47 pm

Seven bands to perform at Manik Mia Avenue tomorrow

Seven popular Bangladeshi bands will perform at an open-air concert at Manik Mia Avenue in Dhaka on Saturday, (November 7), marking National Revolution and Solidarity Day.

The Daily Star 6 Nov 2026 3:26 pm

Rabbit out of the hat in Bangladesh's striker search

Football can be a wonderfully unpredictable game, especially when the team sheet starts resembling a fantasy football manager's experiment gone too far.

The Daily Star 6 Nov 2026 2:23 pm

Pabna-Dhaka train services from Nov 19

Pabna Provati Express and Pabna Godhuli Express to operate on the route

The Daily Star 6 Nov 2026 12:24 pm

Magnitude 4.2 earthquake strikes Nepal's Humla district

The tremors were also felt in neighbouring Mugu and Bajhang districts

The Hindu 6 Nov 2026 12:17 pm

51 Bangladeshi medical centres accredited by Malaysia for worker recruitment

Govt sets Tk 8,000 medical fee as recruitment preparations advance

The Daily Star 6 Nov 2026 11:49 am

Beyond the pitch: The extraordinary celebrity life of Cristiano Ronaldo

From his humble beginnings on a small Portuguese island to becoming one of the most recognisable and influential personalities on the planet, his life is filled with remarkable stories, surprising facts and extraordinary achievements

The Daily Star 6 Nov 2026 11:31 am

How migrants lit up an entire village in Tangail

Overseas residents spend Tk 10 lakh to install 100 streetlights along a three-kilometre road, with more community projects planned

The Daily Star 6 Nov 2026 11:24 am

Trump blames Democrats midterm win for U.S. stock market selloff

Analysts attributed the fall to fears that Democrats could threaten the AI data centre investment boom, as the Nasdaq had its worst session in percentage terms since April 2025

The Hindu 6 Nov 2026 11:05 am

Hasan claims maiden home fifer as Bangladesh fight back against Windies

It was the fifth five-wicket haul of Hasan's Test career. He had last achieved the feat against Afghanistan in October last year, but this was his first five-wicket haul on home soil.

The Daily Star 6 Nov 2026 11:02 am

Shadman stretchered off after unfortunate slip

Bangladesh batter Shadman Islam suffered an unfortunate injury on Friday morning on the second day of the Sylhet Test against West Indies, raising concerns that the Tigers could be a batter short when they come out to bat.

The Daily Star 6 Nov 2026 10:44 am

One-third of garment factories open in Gazipur, situation normal: Police

As many factories remained closed some workers were returning home to their families

The Daily Star 6 Nov 2026 10:34 am

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

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

Iranians burn giant poster of Trump and allies, demand revenge

In the capital's central Enghelab square, crowds gathered to observe the burning of the poster featuring U.S. President Donald Trump, his Vice President J. D. Vance, special envoy Steve Witkoff, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

The Hindu 5 Nov 2026 10:06 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

Govt eyes first zero-cost Malaysia worker flights in December: Minister

Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful says govt considers Tk 2.5 lakh

The Daily Star 5 Nov 2026 8:44 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

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