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Trump says resumption of war with Iran 'highly unlikely'

Iran continues to at least partly block traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, which has dented oil supplies out of the Gulf.

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 10:16 pm

21 migrants die trying to reach Greece

Strong winds hampered rescue efforts as migrants attempted dangerous crossing from Libya

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 10:14 pm

Russell Brand jailed for 10 years for rape, assault

Judge says comedian's fame protected him as he acted with 'staggering arrogance'

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 10:09 pm

Two crude bombs explode in front of Japan Garden City in Mohammadpur

Police say no casualties reported

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 9:54 pm

HSC retake examinees to miss out on DU admission test despite UGC request

Applications close November 25 as admission tests begin December 5

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 9:37 pm

'I want to stay': Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker wants new contract

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has urged the club to extend his successful stay at Anfield by handing him a contract beyond this season.

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 9:31 pm

Schoolgirl stabbed by alleged stalker outside home in Kushtia

She was attacked after returning from an SSC test examination; her father alleges she had been harassed by the suspect for some time

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 9:15 pm

Houthi rebels say at least 44 killed in airstrike near Yemeni capital

Al-Asbahi said rescue teams were still searching the area for missing people, raising fears that the death toll could rise.

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 9:08 pm

Suspended judge files defamation case against Channel 24 MD AK Azad, 6 journalists

Judge Ariful Islam alleges the channel aired false and distorted reports about him; court orders DB probe as Channel 24 rejects the allegations and stands by its reporting

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 9:07 pm

JCD activists detain 'BCL man' after crude bomb goes off near JnU gate

Detainee admits to being an activist of the JnU Chhatra League, witnesses say

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 8:14 pm

Jailed for a year over mistaken identity, man gets HC release order

Actual arms convict, sentenced to 10 years, has reportedly been living in Canada

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 8:05 pm

Reserved-seat MP urges action to stop Bangladeshis being sent to foreign war zones

Rehana Akter Ranu calls for govt intervention as families of victims struggle with loss and debt

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 7:53 pm

Govt plans 495 upazila sports officers, 11,880 sports teachers: State minister

A feasibility study underway to develop a playground in every union parishad, Aminul tells parliament

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 7:49 pm

Crude bomb blast in front of Dhaka CMM Court

Another unexploded crude bomb recovered from the scene, police say

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 7:45 pm

Man gets life term for raping woman in Jamalpur

Court also fines convict Tk 5 lakh, orders compensation for victim

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 7:33 pm

Deputy Speaker questions delay in Bogura Development Authority Bill

The bill, approved by the cabinet on July 23, is introduced in parliament nearly four months later and referred to a standing committee for scrutiny

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 7:26 pm

5 die of dengue in 24 hours

2,260 hospitalised; death toll now 466

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 7:26 pm

95 named in 3 cases after army soldier killed in Teknaf anti-trafficking raid

Police arrested six suspects, including the prime accused in the murder case

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 7:10 pm

NCP MP alleges bias in UP development funds, Mir Shahe Alam pledges equal allocations

Abdullah Al Amin says union parishads in opposition constituencies were denied special funding; the state minister promises allocation letters by Tuesday

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 7:02 pm

Bus set on fire in Dhaka

Blaze brought under control around 7:09pm, Fire Service and Civil Defence says

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 7:01 pm

'A privilege to be chosen by him': Boca's Aranda thanks Messi after title win

Boca Juniors' 19-year-old rising star Tomas Aranda expressed his gratitude to Lionel Messi after returning from a severe injury to help his club clinch the Argentine annual league title on Saturday.

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 7:01 pm

DoE fines Mir Group Tk 11.75 lakh for hill cutting in Sitakunda

Penalty imposed over resort construction without environmental clearance

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 6:56 pm

Kiki Ramos chooses Haiti over Argentina for Under-17 World Cup

Born on April 3, 2009, in Port-au-Prince, Ramos moved to Argentina as an infant after surviving the devastating 2010 Haiti earthquake. He was adopted by an Argentine family and grew up in Buenos Aires, where he developed his football career at Velez Sarsfield.

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 6:54 pm

Govt plans six 100-bed hospitals for workers in industrial hubs: PM tells parliament

The dedicated hospitals will be built in Tongi, Ashulia, Kaliakair, Narayanganj, Savar and Chattogram to improve healthcare access for industrial workers

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 6:53 pm

Probe finds irregularities in Tk 27,860cr LGD spending from 2009 to 2026: LGRD minister

Probe committee found evidence of 'serious irregularities' in use of public funds, Moyeen Khan tells parliament

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 6:50 pm

Granted bail but not released, Kishoreganj Awami League leader dies in hospital

Ranjit Kumar Ghosh, 75, remained in jail custody pending release clearance and was declared dead shortly after reaching hospital

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 6:13 pm

Trump to meet Iran war mediator Qatar, no imminent deal seen to end war

Mutual attacks continue, with the U.S. striking Iran's Qeshm island overnight, according to Iranian state media, and Iran attacking tankers in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz this month while its Yemeni Houthi allies have hit Saudi Arabia

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 6:12 pm

Pakistan post 281-5 to punish Sri Lanka in first Test

Captain Babar Azam and two debutants were among four batters to hit half-centuries as Pakistan reached 281-5 on day one of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Monday.

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 5:56 pm

BB doubles medical remittance limit to $30,000

The central bank has also eased rules for overseas study and tightened conditions for foreign currency deposits

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 5:42 pm

3 BNP, Chhatra Dal men arrested over alleged fertiliser smuggling bid to Myanmar

Police say the suspects were involved in arranging the transfer of 301 sacks of urea fertiliser seized in Mirsarai, Chattogram, for onward transport to Myanmar by sea

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 5:17 pm

Inflation eases to 8.27% in October

Food inflation falls, but non-food inflation climbs to 9.89%

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 5:05 pm

2026 Dialogue on Happy and Livable Cities

Antara News 9 Nov 2026 5:04 pm

Dhaka Wasa water samples to be retested in Sweden over PFAS concerns: LGRD minister

Authorities test 40 to 50 samples every day to ensure the quality and safety of the water supplied to consumers, Moyeen Khan tells parliament

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 4:57 pm

Over 600 bags of fertiliser looted from dealer's warehouse in Pabna

Agitation follows decision to limit distribution to farmers from three wards

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 4:37 pm

Poor batting, spin bowling cost us series: Shanto

It was undoubtedly a frustrating outcome for Shanto and his men, who struggled to maintain the momentum gained from their historic Test victory in Darwin in subsequent matches against Afghanistan and the West Indies.

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 4:24 pm

Speaker Hafiz Uddin urges MPs to respect differing views, prioritise national interests

Opening the fourth session of the 13th parliament, he calls for dialogue, mutual respect and accountability to uphold democratic values and meet public expectations

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 4:15 pm

Parliament mourns deaths of former MPs, other prominent figures

House also nominates five lawmakers to panel of chairpersons

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 4:03 pm

Three killed, 15 injured as bus overturns in Lakshmipur

Bus overturns on Lakshmipur-Dhaka highway; driver and helper flee the scene

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 3:50 pm

'I feel a deep affinity with Humayun Ahmed

The singer shared his thoughts after recently finishing Ahmed

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 3:39 pm

Gov't expects boost in F

Antara News 9 Nov 2026 3:09 pm

Untangling Nvidia chief Jensen Huangs Chinese spy connection

Nvidia said that it was investigating its Mr. Huang after he told the board he had been intimate with a customer, Alice Huang, whom U.S. intelligence determined was a Chinese spy, per a report by New York Times

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 2:12 pm

Two state oil companies report higher profits in FY26

Jamuna Oil

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 12:57 pm

Two parked buses set on fire in Savar

Two buses torched in separate incidents along Dhaka-Aricha highway; tyres also set ablaze in Bismail

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 12:43 pm

12-point demand rally leaves battery-run auto-rickshaws scarce across Dhaka

Commuters struggled to reach their destinations as drivers pressed for licences, route permits and an end to vehicle seizures

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 12:41 pm

Public university admission procedures to begin after December 31

UGC chairman says decision aims to give HSC supplementary examinees a chance to sit for admission tests

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 12:37 pm

Bagerhat awaits nursing college as construction remains stalled

Tk 17.5 crore project launched in November 2023; contractor halted work after completing 60pc of construction

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 12:36 pm

Mushfiqur first Bangladesh batter to reach 7,000 Test runs

Mushfiqur now sits comfortably atop Bangladesh

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 12:15 pm

Krakow shooting suspect dies: Poland police

The gunman was wounded in a shootout with police and had been in critical condition in hospital

The Hindu 9 Nov 2026 12:05 pm

Uncapped Robin in for SA Tests, Naim returns as opening option

Meanwhile, Mahfijul Islam Robin has earned his maiden Test call-up as a back-up opener. The right-hander has struck three centuries and two half-centuries for Mymensingh in the ongoing National Cricket League (NCL), including a double century against Chattogram Division.

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 11:59 am

Tarique to visit T

The prime minister is also expected to meet the Australian prime minister, Uzbekistan's president and China's deputy prime minister

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 11:29 am

BGB deploys 34 platoons in Dhaka, Gazipur and Narayanganj following labour unrest

The force has stepped up security in key industrial areas, with its headquarters monitoring field operations through live footage

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 11:16 am

400-year-old tree burns, taking centuries of memories with it

Fire service says the Charul tree in Kapasia cannot be saved; owner demands action

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 11:01 am

US-Bangla wins best domestic airline award, seven other honours

Carrier retains the top domestic airline title for the fifth consecutive year at The Bangladesh Monitor

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 10:25 am

Barcelona show Flick's formula still works against the best

Paris St Germain and Real Madrid both had the answers to the questions that Barcelona asked of them last month.

The Daily Star 9 Nov 2026 10:21 am