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Savar tanneries to get govt support to restart: commerce minister

SME refinancing allocation raised to Tk 2,000 crore

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 4:04 pm

Labour unrest continues in Savar, Ashulia; 50 factories shut

Workers hurl brickbats at police; law enforcers fire tear gas shells and sound grenades to disperse them

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 3:54 pm

Man sentenced to death for killing Comilla University student, her mother

Court also fines him Tk 3 lakh for the two murders

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 3:43 pm

Swechchhasebak Dal leader arrested over extortion allegations in Dhaka

According to DB sources, the government recently prepared a list of 545 alleged extortionists operating across Dhaka city and handed it over to the DMP with instructions to arrest them

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 3:36 pm

30 doctors run Netrokona's 250-bed hospital amid staff, supply shortages

With nearly four times as many patients admitted as the hospital's 100 operational beds can accommodate, facility struggles with shortages of medicines, equipment and food; critical patients referred to Mymensingh

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 3:13 pm

DU seeks names of teachers who skipped classes on November 10

University seeks explanation for teachers

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 3:06 pm

Bangladesh joins global drive to bring solar power to 300 million homes by 2030

Dhaka seeks international support to meet 5,500MW rooftop solar target

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 2:42 pm

PM joins COP31 in Antalya, to meet Uzbek president, Chinese vice president

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman joined the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) at the Antalya Exhibition Centre in Antalya, T

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 2:39 pm

Missing 13-year-old boy found dead in Demra, man arrested

Police suspect the boy was sexually assaulted and strangled after going missing on November 7; the suspect allegedly confessed during interrogation

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 2:35 pm

RU admission tests rescheduled for February 12 to include supplementary candidates

Rajshahi University has revised its undergraduate admission schedule for the 2026-27 academic session, allowing supplementary examinees to apply after their results are published.

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 2:30 pm

Dismembered body of unidentified man recovered from Padma riverbank

Police file murder case

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 2:15 pm

CAMPE urges comprehensive retake policy for SSC, HSC students

Proposes alternative education and employment opportunities for students who fail retakes or risk dropping out

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 1:27 pm

Cant afford another loss: Pirojpur farmers plan to cut Boro acreage

Low returns and rising costs may leave large areas of farmland uncultivated in the district

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 12:52 pm

Square Pharmaceuticals, Textiles post higher profits

Square Pharmaceuticals and Square Textiles, both Square Group entities, reported higher profits on revenue growth

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 12:48 pm

Koli Rani, who writes with her feet, finds support to pursue BCS dream

A Daily Star report on her struggle to pursue higher education prompted a Dhaka businessman to pledge financial help

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 12:41 pm

Two women killed as bus hits pedestrians in Gabtoli

Man injured in accident; driver detained, bus seized

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 12:21 pm

Tyre of parked cargo truck set on fire on Dhaka-Narayanganj link road

No casualties or major damage were reported

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 12:18 pm

HC asks why ACC briefings on Asif Mahmud should not be declared illegal

Rule issued following writ petition by NCP spokesperson

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 11:54 am

Miscreants set fire to Grameen Bank branch in Pabna

Attackers also vandalise windowpanes and burn bank signboard; police investigating

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 11:36 am

Ex-Pakistan PM Imran Khan back in jail after medical treatment, sources say

The cricketer-turned-politician has faced multiple

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 11:24 am

SI injured in attack during Jubo League's flash procession in Teknaf: Police

Police say procession was brought out to mark its founding anniversary

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 10:50 am

Workers attempt road blockade in Ashulia, police fire tear gas

Trade union leader says most factories closed from Zirabo to Jamgora, but police say most remained operational

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 10:29 am

Liberia-flagged VLCC hit in Persian Gulf, six Indian seafarers aboard: Sarbananda Sonowal

Mr. Sonowal said four crew members sustained injuries in the attack, including one Indian national, who suffered minor injuries and has been safely taken ashore

The Hindu 11 Nov 2026 10:11 am

'True great' Kane set to break England appearance record

England captain Harry Kane is set to cap his golden year by breaking the Three Lions' appearance record in Thursday's Nations League clash with Croatia.

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 10:10 am

If you had my knee, you'd understand

Throughout his career, the Brazilian superstar has dazzled millions with his skills, but behind the magic lies a painful story of physical struggles, heartbreaking setbacks and repeated battles to return to the pitch.

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 10:09 am

Jacob Duffy back in New Zealand squad for India Tests

Seamer Jacob Duffy is in line for his first Test appearance in 11 months after being named Wednesday in a 14-man New Zealand squad to face India in a two-match series this month.

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 8:54 am

Jashore primary school teacher arrested in Dhaka over alleged rape of Class IV student

Acting headteacher, office assistant arrested earlier for allegedly helping accused evade arrest

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 8:49 am

Hamza boost as Bangladesh eye top spot against Sri Lanka

Boosted by the arrival of Sheffield United

The Daily Star 11 Nov 2026 8:22 am

U.S. and China should stay clear-eyed on AI cooperation and competition, says Scott Bessent

Bessent, who will travel to China next week for U.S. President Donald Trumps third meeting this year with Chinese President Xi Jinping, said that he wanted to build a constructive relationship on the basis of balance and reciprocity

The Hindu 11 Nov 2026 8:15 am

Rubio says 'no need' to attack Iran as diplomacy gathers pace

Tehran said its offer to reopen Hormuz within two days if Washington agreed to a raft of conditions remained on the table

The Hindu 11 Nov 2026 8:06 am

U.S. House Oversight Committee criticises Trump administration over release of Epstein records

The 137-page report, released by the GOP-controlled committee, comes nearly a year after Congress passed and President Trump signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act

The Hindu 11 Nov 2026 7:11 am

U.S. judge says Trumps $10 billion BBC defamation case can proceed

U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Kuntz in Florida declined to throw out Mr. Trumps defamation claim against the BBC, saying Mr. Trump had plausibly alleged that the broadcaster damaged his reputation and knew or should have known the clip was misleading

The Hindu 11 Nov 2026 6:06 am

U.S. Army member arrested in U.K. for alleged Russian links

The U.K. authorities said the investigation was not linked to other ongoing counterterrorism investigations

The Hindu 11 Nov 2026 5:05 am

U.S. charges three Iranian operatives over U.K. airbase plot

Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood al-Saadi, Mohsen Mohajeri and Mohammad Ali al-Hassani allegedly helped plan and direct the September incident at Britains RAF Fairford airbase

The Hindu 11 Nov 2026 4:39 am

Khulna University sets new dates for admission tests

First-year undergraduate admission tests for Units A and B to be held on February 4, and those for Units C and D on February 5

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 10:27 pm

Israeli forces shoot dead 14-year-old in West Bank: Palestinian officials

The Israeli military, asked by AFP about the incident, said on Tuesday (November 10, 2026) it had acted to hwart stone-hurling and terrorist attacks in the area.

The Hindu 10 Nov 2026 10:15 pm

Khulna residents living in fear amid extortion, killings: Jamaat MP tells parliament

Two other Jamaat MPs raise concerns over gas shortages and rising LPG prices

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 9:48 pm

11 AL, associate body activists arrested in Netrokona

Those arrested include members of the Awami League, Jubo League, banned Chhatra League and Swechchhasebak League

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 9:19 pm

Neighbouring country backing attempts to destabilise Bangladesh: Jamaat

Meeting of opposition lawmakers raises concerns over Matarbari agreement, garment sector crisis

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 9:05 pm

Parliament takes up bill to speed up solar power expansion

Solar bill referred to committee; ordinance's use while parliament was functional sparks debate

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 8:44 pm

Sandpapergate: The controversy is far from over

With Warner supporting his claims, Starc maintaining his denial, Lehmann questioning the extent of team knowledge and Clarke demanding answers, Australian cricket once again finds itself divided.

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 8:29 pm

Chhatra Shakti DU president attacked with sharp weapons in Sreemangal

The matter is being investigated but no formal complaint filed, say police

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 8:20 pm

Chhatra Shakti DU president allegedly attacked with sharp weapons in Sreemangal

The matter is being investigated but no formal complaint filed, say police

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 8:20 pm

BB rebrands small-loan scheme as e-Loan

The central bank backs it with a Tk 100 crore revolving fund

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 8:11 pm

State minister reiterates prohibition on Awami League publicity across media platforms

Yasser Khan Choudhury reminds news outlets that restrictions on the party and its affiliated organisations extend to publicity campaigns on television, online media and social platforms

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 8:07 pm

Iran rejects Frances baseless accusations on cyberattack

Hundreds of French supermarkets were hit in the October 11 and 12 cyberattacks, which raised the temperatures in their refrigerators and freezers, forcing many to throw away entire inventories of perishable food

The Hindu 10 Nov 2026 8:07 pm

Ex-Sitakunda sub-registrar who registered 74 land deeds for alleged Jungle Salimpur gang leader Yasin suspended

Law ministry takes action against Rayhan Habib over alleged misconduct and corruption

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 8:01 pm

Bangladesh Bank questions bKash over more than 7,000 fake accounts

Central bank demands answers from the mobile financial service provider over concerns involving thousands of accounts, putting account verification practices under scrutiny

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 7:30 pm

True value of success measured by positive impact in others' lives: President

Speaking at IUB's 27th convocation, the Chancellor urges graduates to apply their education for national welfare and embrace lifelong learning

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 7:27 pm

Bangladesh achieves 64.5 percent formal financial inclusion

Bangladesh Bank publishes Financial Inclusion Report

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 7:21 pm

Fatullah residential madrasa had no fire safety measures: Fire service

88 students taken to burn institute after blaze; four in critical condition

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 7:10 pm

Grameen Bank's entrance set on fire in Netrokona

Similar attack was reported at another branch in the district on October 14

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 7:05 pm

Tigers off to South Africa, set for historic Wanderers debut

The two sides head into the contest with contrasting recent results. South Africa recently secured a 2-1 home series victory over Australia, while Bangladesh are coming off a 1-0 series defeat against the West Indies at home.

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 6:49 pm

ASK condemns vandalism of signboard at Dhirendranath Dutta's house

Rights body demands impartial probe, security for Aroma Dutta and withdrawal of archaeology department's order

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 6:24 pm

It's time for Bangladesh to start winning titles, says Hamza

Hamza Choudhury believes Bangladesh football has reached a stage where building hype and attracting attention are no longer enough, insisting that the next step must be winning matches and tournaments.

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 6:19 pm

'I just want to play': Endrick hints at possible Real Madrid exit

The 20-year-old is set to play a role with the Selecao in a friendly against Japan in Singapore on Saturday.

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 6:16 pm

BASIC Bank wins legal battle, gets possession of Motijheel building after a decade

In 2010, BASIC Bank signed an agreement with Business Resources Limited, a developer owned by landowner Sinku Akramuzzaman, for the purchase of the land and construction of the building as part of efforts to house its head office

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 5:58 pm

Shakeel's 93 puts Pakistan in driving seat against Sri Lanka

Saqib dismissed Dinesh Chandimal for one in his second over and then removed a well-set Lahiru Udara for 42 to leave Sri Lanka on 65-3.

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 5:51 pm

Myanmar Embassies Push Tax, Remittance Rules as Migrant Backlash Grows Across Asia

Tensions are escalating between millions of overseas workers and a cash-strapped military regime that has tied passport renewal to mandatory remittance.

The Irrawaddy 10 Nov 2026 5:47 pm

Alvarez exit comments annoyed Atletico players: Alex Baena

The Argentine striker said publicly in June that he had discussed his future with the club and that he best thing for everyone would be a transfer, adding that he was keen to fulfil his dream.

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 5:41 pm

5 more die with measles-like symptoms

Combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths reaches 1,289 this yea

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 5:26 pm

Over 24,000 politically motivated cases withdrawn so far: Law minister

Asaduzzaman tells parliament that even murder cases may be withdrawn if found politically motivated through a screening process, but rape cases will be excluded

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 5:13 pm

PM Tarique reaches Istanbul en route to COP31 summit in Antalya

PM Tarique reaches Istanbul en route to COP31 summit in Antalya

The Daily Star 10 Nov 2026 5:10 pm