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'I thought he'd come back': Portugal coach Jesus on Ronaldo retirement

Portugal coach Jorge Jesus said on Friday he had expected Cristiano Ronaldo to return to the national team despite their highly publicised rift, but respected the veteran forward's decision to retire from international football.

The Daily Star 7 Nov 2026 12:20 am

Cerebral lock-picker Hasan keeps it simple

Five five-fors, five countries, one nuanced reader of minds.

The Daily Star 7 Nov 2026 12:04 am

Savar journalist Nadim Hossain dies during dengue treatment at 40

Colleagues mourn the longtime correspondent and Press Club leader after his condition deteriorated rapidly

The Daily Star 6 Nov 2026 10:42 pm

Myanmar to conduct byelections next April

The move indicates the military's increasing confidence in its ability to control territory in the Southeast Asian nation after it claimed advances following a string of offensives

The Hindu 6 Nov 2026 10:06 pm

BCB moves to introduce paid maternity leave

The board had already taken steps to pay former national pacer Suraiya Azmin four months

The Daily Star 6 Nov 2026 9:34 pm

Arteta confirms Saka out for 'weeks',

Mikel Arteta said Friday that Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka would be out of action for weeks but had a positive message about the fitness of defenders Ezri Konsa and William Saliba.

The Daily Star 6 Nov 2026 9:18 pm

Bus set on fire on Dhaka

Police say a man set fire to the vehicle; driver and helper taken in for questioning as search for suspect continues

The Daily Star 6 Nov 2026 9:11 pm

I dont know why: Ibrahim seeks answers to his stop-start national career

Asked about his shortcomings and why he has struggled to become a regular despite his contributions, Ibrahim admitted that he himself could not understand some of the decisions that had shaped his international career.

The Daily Star 6 Nov 2026 9:08 pm

Narsingdi man detained for allegedly selling pornographic videos of family members: Police

Police say suspect produced content featuring his wife and other family members and sold it to international pornography websites

The Daily Star 6 Nov 2026 8:36 pm

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

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

Over 2m Myanmar Migrants in Thailand Reject Regime

Mass boycott of regimes new Certificate of Identity process gains momentum as workers, Thai labor groups and politicians demand extraction centers be scrapped.

The Irrawaddy 6 Nov 2026 3:53 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

China Wields Carrot and Stick at Beijing Meet, Regime Seeks Elections in Shan, and More

Also this week, reports said China has lifted trade restrictions with territories controlled by friendly armed groups, consolidating the status quo there.

The Irrawaddy 6 Nov 2026 3:37 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

Arakan Army Faces Second Front at Bangladesh Border

Rohingya armed groups recruited by the military regime continue to wreak havoc in Maungdaw ever after the juntas retreat.

The Irrawaddy 6 Nov 2026 2:47 pm

We want to see him one last time: Family seeks help to bring Anisurs body home from Taiwan

Unable to afford repatriation costs, wife and two children of Gopalganj man appeal for government assistance

The Daily Star 6 Nov 2026 2:36 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

College of Applied Human Science students continue protest for second day

Protesters demand principal

The Daily Star 6 Nov 2026 1:23 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

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

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