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2 killed after being 'pushed off' moving bus in Rangpur

Locals block Rangpur-Saidpur highway demanding arrest

The Daily Star 15 Nov 2026 2:10 pm

Two fishing cat cubs rescued from Moulvibazar

The 'vulnerable' cubs will be released into suitable habitat after receiving necessary care

The Daily Star 15 Nov 2026 1:30 pm

12 dead in Iran bus accident: state media

The accident late on Saturday between Abdanan and Dehloran, near the Iraqi border, was under investigation, the IRNA news agency said.

The Daily Star 15 Nov 2026 1:27 pm

6 BGB platoons deployed in Gopalganj to maintain law and order

Troops to coordinate with other law enforcement agencies and follow the district magistrate

The Daily Star 15 Nov 2026 1:26 pm

Bangladesh lose two wickets early

Opener Mahfijul Islam Robin has been handed his Test debut as Bangladesh opted to bat first in the opening Test against South Africa at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.

The Daily Star 15 Nov 2026 1:19 pm

Indian student jailed for 30 years for online child sex abuse in U.K.

The court heard that Kazi pretended to be a teenage boy on social media and gaming platforms to build trust with girls aged between 10 and 15

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 1:14 pm

Saif to captain Bangladesh in Rising Stars Asia Cup

With Mohammad Naim currently in South Africa with the national Test squad, Bangladesh have named Saif Hassan as his replacement in the squad for the Rising Stars Asia Cup, which begins in Qatar on November 19.

The Daily Star 15 Nov 2026 12:39 pm

8-year-old student found dead inside madrasa toilet in Dinajpur

Madrasa director and his brother-in-law detained for questioning

The Daily Star 15 Nov 2026 12:32 pm

German embassy to introduce digital student visa process from January

Existing appointment waiting list to be scrapped by end of this year

The Daily Star 15 Nov 2026 12:06 pm

Ebola outbreak remains out of control in Congo six months into response

The Ebola outbreak is the deadliest of Congos 17 outbreaks and is on track to surpass the death toll from the West African outbreak that killed 11,000 people between 2014 and 2016

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 12:05 pm

Two food outlets fined over 'harmful substances' in Cox

Mobile court orders legal action against two others; restaurant owners protest, calling drive improper

The Daily Star 15 Nov 2026 11:54 am

19-year-old killed in fire at Korail slum

Three firefighting units bring blaze under control within half an hour

The Daily Star 15 Nov 2026 11:27 am

Dear BFF, even ballmen need to understand football

Dear BFF, the players are not the only ones who need to understand football. So do the people responsible for making the game happen.

The Daily Star 15 Nov 2026 11:25 am

Former National Book Centre director Fazle Rabbi dies at 92

Writer, translator and Ekushey Book Fair organiser served as centre's director for nearly 15 years

The Daily Star 15 Nov 2026 11:25 am

Over 50 factories shut amid labour unrest in Savar, Ashulia

Factory operations normal in most areas, say Industrial Police

The Daily Star 15 Nov 2026 11:19 am

Workers briefly block Dhaka-Tangail highway over wage demands

Traffic halted for 30 minutes in Mouchak; Dhaka-Mymensingh highway remains clear

The Daily Star 15 Nov 2026 11:09 am

Bahrain issues first threat alerts since September as Iran says it attacked US base

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had attacked a US military base in Bahrain in retaliation for hostile US actions, Iran's Fars news agency reported.

The Daily Star 15 Nov 2026 11:04 am

Pakistan coach backs Bangladesh to have a bright future

The Pakistan coach felt the semi-final had been closely contested but was pleased with his side

The Daily Star 15 Nov 2026 10:52 am

India votes against UNGA resolution calling for global moratorium on death penalty

The resolution expressed deep concern that, despite the global trend towards limiting the application of the death penalty, there was a significant surge in reported executions in 2025.

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 10:13 am

Bahrains Interior Ministry issues alerts of potential threats

Bahrain, home to the U.S. Navys Fifth Fleet, urged citizens and residents to remain calm and proceed to the nearest safe location, its Interior Ministry said

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 10:07 am

Tea workers demand written pledges as union election campaign gathers pace

Workers demand fair wages, land rights and better healthcare, while candidates say they are preparing manifestos

The Daily Star 15 Nov 2026 9:44 am

Batting key to ending Proteas jinx

Bangladesh

The Daily Star 15 Nov 2026 9:36 am

U.S. suggested Kyiv cede land to Russia in exchange for joining NATO, says Zelenskyy

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also warned the Kremlin was betting everything on this winters military campaign

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 9:06 am

Pakistan played better football, admits Dooley

Bangladesh coach Thomas Dooley admitted that his side were never better than Pakistan at any stage of their SAFF Championship semifinal, as the hosts crashed out of the tournament following a late goal on Saturday.

The Daily Star 15 Nov 2026 8:40 am

Ronaldo-less Portugal suffer hammering at hands of Denmark

Portugal were hammered 4-1 by Denmark on Saturday, an embarrassing Nations League defeat in their first match without Cristiano Ronaldo following the superstar forward's retirement from international football.

The Daily Star 15 Nov 2026 7:25 am

U.S. must respect Indias right to defend itself, maintain zero tolerance towards terrorism: Blinken

India is a global force, Mr. Blinken said, adding that the relationship and shared interests between Washington and New Delhi were really global in nature

The Hindu 15 Nov 2026 7:08 am

Repair of old copper wiring caused US flight disruption: Trump admin

Friday's nationwide ground stop -- meaning no planes can take off -- sparked widespread chaos and left hundreds of thousands of passengers in limbo, with some pulled off planes moments before they were due to depart by airline staff who appeared in the dark about unfolding events.

The Daily Star 15 Nov 2026 6:21 am

Global powers converge on Manila as ASEAN summit kicks off

US President Donald Trump is scheduled to arrive on Tuesday near the summit's conclusion, a visit expected to include a sideline meeting with fellow Quad countries India, Japan and Australia -- the first of his second term.

The Daily Star 15 Nov 2026 6:12 am

SpaceX pulls off first-ever spaceship 'catch'

The Starship emerged from a cloudy sky after surviving the extreme heat of re-entering Earth's atmosphere, then descended slowly over Starbase before slipping smoothly between mechanical chopstick arms above Launch Pad 2.

The Daily Star 15 Nov 2026 6:01 am

Airlines cancel or delay 9,000 US flights on Saturday, air travel system slowly recovers from shutdown

Outage appeared to involve network handling critical radio frequencies, two airline officials say

The Daily Star 15 Nov 2026 1:36 am

Heartbroken Hamza refuses to single out teammates

Bangladesh captain Hamza Choudhury urged supporters not to blame any individual after a late mistake condemned the hosts to a 1-0 semifinal defeat against Pakistan in the SAFF Championship at the National Stadium on Saturday.

The Daily Star 15 Nov 2026 12:32 am

2018 to 2026: Bangladesh haunted by the same old demons

Bangladesh's SAFF Championship 2026 campaign ended in cruel fashion on Saturday, as a late error from Mehdi Hasan Srabon handed Pakistan a 1-0 semifinal victory at the National Stadium, leaving the hosts to rue another missed opportunity on home soil.

The Daily Star 15 Nov 2026 12:13 am

Reserved-seat MP Nusrat Tabassum

Complainant alleges Abdul Halim and his associates vandalised his house, assaulted him and his wife, and looted valuables worth Tk 1.5 lakh last year

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 10:25 pm

All agencies must complete preparations for scheduled Dec 16 launch of HSIA 3rd terminal: State minister

Initially, its operations will begin with two arrival and two departure flights

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 10:18 pm

Bangladesh's long wait for SAFF glory goes on after Pakistan heartbreak

One end of the National Stadium erupted in celebration while the other fell into stunned silence. Pakistan

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 10:10 pm

Law enforcers must stop pleasing political bosses to ensure good governance: Badiul Alam

Shujan secretary stresses need to improve capabilities of law enforcement agencies

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 10:06 pm

Bangladesh, Pakistan locked at 0-0 after entertaining first half

The first half produced an evenly contested battle, with Bangladesh gradually growing into the game after Pakistan made a brighter start. Neither side lacked attacking intent, but poor finishing and the woodwork kept the scoreline unchanged.

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 9:07 pm

Bus set on fire after cyclist run over in Gopalganj

Locals torch vehicle on the Dhaka-Khulna Highway

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 8:45 pm

Another Grameen Bank branch entrance set on fire in Netrokona

Earlier, police recovered two crude bomb-like objects wrapped in white Scotch tape from the spot on Nov 11

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 8:38 pm

India coach hopes not to 'hate VAR' in SAFF final

The victory took the nine-time champions to their 14th final in 15 editions of the tournament and their 10th in succession.

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 8:18 pm

Mob beats madrasa teacher over alleged sexual harassment of student in Noakhali

Police rescue him after locals attack him and hurl brickbats at officers; several policemen injured

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 8:14 pm

India beat Pakistan in last-ball thriller to clinch U19 Asia Cup

Chasing a daunting 338-run target, India reached 339 for nine off the final ball to seal a memorable win.

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 7:52 pm

For the fans, football is worth the wait and expense

The ticket prices remain steep, the facilities need attention and the long wait between matches tests supporters' patience. Those are concerns the organisers cannot afford to ignore.

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 7:47 pm

Economic indicators offer grounds for optimism, says ABB chief

He cautioned, however, that rising imports could increase demand for dollars and put renewed pressure on the exchange rate

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 7:44 pm

Woman stranded at no-man's land for 5 days along Jamalpur border

Gives conflicting information about her identity and place of origin; BGB, BSF yet to reach a resolution despite talks at different levels

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 7:36 pm

Shanto urges batting unit to step up against Proteas amid praise for pace attack

Shanto made it clear during his pre-match press conference on Saturday that the entire batting unit needs to step up if the visitors are to challenge hosts South Africa in the opening Test of the two-match series, which begins on Sunday at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg.

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 7:26 pm

4 journos sent to jail in Tangail extortion case

Locals detained them on Friday night and handed them over to police

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 7:14 pm

Japan stun Brazil in five-goal thriller

The Samurai Blue backed up their talk of Asian pride with a stunning victory, coming from a two-goal advantage before substitute Tatsuhiro Sakamoto struck the decisive goal in added time.

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 6:29 pm

Pakistani Minister to visit India for the first time in three years, as SCO meets

The last such high-level visit to India was by then Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, who travelled to Goa in May 2023 for a meeting of SCO Foreign Ministers

The Hindu 14 Nov 2026 6:10 pm

U.S. proposes Ukraine cede territory in exchange for joining NATO: Zelensky

Volodymyr Zelensky said Russia had rejected a ceasefire on energy targets at talks in Abu Dhabi, as Moscow was betting everything on this winters campaign

The Hindu 14 Nov 2026 6:07 pm

Shuki, Rahmat in as Bangladesh take on Pakistan

Bangladesh made two changes to the starting XI in SAFF Championship semifinal against Pakistan on Saturday, bringing in Rahmat Mia in place of injured Saad Uddin and Shuki Itofusa in place of Mohammad Ibrahim.

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 5:00 pm

Myanmar airstrike on displaced persons camp kills 12: Witnesses

Survivors search for missing relatives amid wreckage of collapsed homes

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 4:38 pm

Two more die with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours

Two children died with measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours ending at 8:00am today, bringing the country

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 4:34 pm

11-party alliance puts Dhaka-Sylhet long march on hold

November 21 programme was part of a series of long marches announced on August 6; top leaders to review programmes and decide next course of action

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 4:10 pm

More factories may enforce no work, no pay from tomorrow: BGMEA

BGMEA President Mahmud Hasan Khan announced the decision at a press briefing at the association's office in Dhaka

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 4:04 pm

PM reviews progress of Dhaka cleanliness drive

Agencies urged to step up efforts to keep roads and public spaces clean

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 3:53 pm

Proteas opt for four-pronged pace attack against Tigers in Johannesburg Test

Alongside their pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada and Dane Paterson, the Proteas have included pace-bowling all-rounders Wiaan Mulder and Marco Jansen, indicating their intention to exploit the conditions at the Wanderers. Harmer is the lone specialist spinner in the attack.

The Daily Star 14 Nov 2026 3:51 pm