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Outstanding in all aspects: Simmons hails Hridoys record-breaking double ton

Simmons was particularly impressed by the young batter's game awareness and ability to manage the tail, highlighting how he balanced his own scoring with giving the lower-order batters opportunities to contribute.

The Daily Star 7 Nov 2026 7:06 pm

'Whose money is this?': Narsingdi worker searches for owner after finding cash on the way to work

Makes announcements using loudspeaker on auto-rickshaw

The Daily Star 7 Nov 2026 6:52 pm

Tahsif murder case: Dip sent to jail after 10 days on remand

Police say accused provided information which was being verified

The Daily Star 7 Nov 2026 6:35 pm

Trump names hardliner Miller chief of staff after midterms rout

Trump signals further staff shake-up

The Daily Star 7 Nov 2026 5:55 pm

New Zealand PM Luxon sees path back to government after knife-edge poll

Cost-of-living crisis dominates tight New Zealand election race

The Daily Star 7 Nov 2026 5:46 pm

Pakistan include three uncapped players for Sri Lanka Tests

The first Test of the two-match series begins in Rawalpindi on November 9.

The Daily Star 7 Nov 2026 5:42 pm

Wounded Hridoy finds his heart

Hercules was celebrated for immense strength, yet his story was defined by a tragic cycle of destructive impulse, lapse of judgment, and severe physical trial. His vulnerabilities gave his triumphs weight. Hridoy

The Daily Star 7 Nov 2026 5:40 pm

1,300 jars of banned beauty cream seized at Ctg airport

Dubai-returning passenger found carrying 40kg of cosmetics worth around Tk 8 lakh, CIID says

The Daily Star 7 Nov 2026 5:37 pm

242 not out: The records Tawhid Hridoy set in Sylhet

His marathon innings, featuring 11 sixes, was brilliantly supported by Taijul Islam (22) and Taskin Ahmed (12), as Bangladesh finished on 386 for 9.

The Daily Star 7 Nov 2026 4:50 pm

7 Bangladeshis killed, 15 hurt in road accident in Saudi Arabia

Victims were travelling from Madina to Jeddah when a truck rammed into their bus from behind, Prothom Alo reports

The Daily Star 7 Nov 2026 4:19 pm

Noakhali to get new train as railway line upgrade begins

Subarnachar Express planned for Dhaka route, but launch delayed by locomotive shortage

The Daily Star 7 Nov 2026 3:30 pm

President Mirza Fakhrul pays tribute at graves of Zia, Khaleda

The president placed the wreaths at their graves at Zia Udyan in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in Dhaka around noon

The Daily Star 7 Nov 2026 3:09 pm

New Zealand parties neck and neck with over half of votes counted

New Zealand's two main parties were neck and neck Saturday with over half of votes counted and neither securing an outright majority, after a campaign dominated by worries over rising costs of living and the economy

The Daily Star 7 Nov 2026 3:06 pm

NCP activists pull down signboard, demand memorial museum at Dhirendranath Dutta

They say the Language Movement veteran

The Daily Star 7 Nov 2026 2:57 pm

Who isStephen Miller, TrumpsnewChief of Staff?

Stephen Miller, one of U.S. President Donald Trumps closest aides for decades, will replace Susie Wiles, who becomes the first major White House casualty from the Democratic landslide earlier this week

The Hindu 7 Nov 2026 2:08 pm

Clay, fire and hope: Northern potters race to light up Deepaboli

Over 3,000 families toiled a month for a key earning season as costs climb

The Daily Star 7 Nov 2026 1:28 pm

Two killed, 40 hurt as excursion bus from Cumilla madrasa plunges into ditch in Ctg

The accident occurred around 4:00am on the Chattogram-Cox's Bazar highway near the Khuni Bottal area in Keranihat

The Daily Star 7 Nov 2026 12:16 pm

Police attacked during AL procession in Ctg, 20 arrested

The attackers also vandalised the mirrors of a police van

The Daily Star 7 Nov 2026 11:33 am

Windies spinners bowl smarter, a stark difference in length and loop

On Day 2, broadcast data showed that Warrican bowled 47 per cent of his deliveries on five-metre lengths, while 52 per cent were even fuller, between three and four metres.

The Daily Star 7 Nov 2026 11:28 am

Hridoy reaches maiden Test ton, but Tigers in trouble

Bangladesh, however, effectively began the third day four wickets down, following confirmation from national team physio Bayjedul Islam Khan on the previous day that opener Shadman Islam was ot in a condition to bat in the first innings due to an ankle injury.

The Daily Star 7 Nov 2026 9:47 am

Warrican rocks Tigers as West Indies tighten their grip

Bangladesh, however, effectively began the third day four wickets down, following confirmation from national team physio Bayjedul Islam Khan on the previous day that opener Shadman Islam was ot in a condition to bat in the first innings due to an ankle injury.

The Daily Star 7 Nov 2026 9:47 am

Crisis-hit Paraguay impeaches Pena, replaces him with VP Alliana

Senators appointed Alliana, the former vice president, shortly after voting to remove Santiago Pena over the chaotic collapse of a bank to which he had links

The Daily Star 7 Nov 2026 8:41 am

Khawaja claims entire Australia team knew about 'Sandpapergate'

Captain Steve Smith, his deputy David Warner and Cameron Bancroft were sent home in disgrace and found by a Cricket Australia investigation to be the only three players with prior knowledge of the ball-tampering plot.

The Daily Star 7 Nov 2026 8:29 am

France braces for protests as Yellow Vests urge 'mass disobedience'

The demonstrations follow weeks of youth-led unrest and nationwide strikes that drew hundreds of thousands of workers protesting over the rising cost of living

The Daily Star 7 Nov 2026 8:18 am

US reports highest number of measles cases in 35 years

That compares with 2,289 cases during all of 2025, and is the highest level recorded by the CDC since 1991.

The Daily Star 7 Nov 2026 8:10 am

Wave of resignations from US Justice Dept after midterms

US Attorney General Todd Blanche, a former personal lawyer for Trump, announced on Thursday that he had accepted the resignation of Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet Dhillon.

The Daily Star 7 Nov 2026 7:23 am

China's giant pandas make public debut at US zoo

A male named Ping Ping and female Fu Shuang arrived from Chengdu in September via a FedEx flight dubbed the Panda Express, and are to be hosted in the southern US facility for the next 10 years.

The Daily Star 7 Nov 2026 7:19 am

Wave of resignations from U.S. Justice Department after midterms

The Justice Department under Donald Trump has pursued cases against a number of perceived enemies, and several prosecutors have lost their jobs over their reluctance or inability to bring charges

The Hindu 7 Nov 2026 4:11 am

Trump replaces Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller as chief of staff after GOPs midterm defeat

On his social media site, Donald Trump praised Susie Wiles and said shed continue working for his political organisation

The Hindu 7 Nov 2026 1:10 am

'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

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

Bangladesh Pathagar Andolon launched to promote libraries, reading habits

New voluntary organisation forms 71-member central committee at its first conference at Jatiya Press Club in Dhaka

The Daily Star 6 Nov 2026 9:33 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

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

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

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