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Why has U.S. deployed space weapons? |Explained

What is a space control weapon? What has the U.S. said? Are there treaties limiting weapons deployments in space?

The Hindu 20 Sep 2026 1:52 am

Sounds of explosions heard in Ctg, police say 'rumour'

Video purportedly showing explosions surfaces on social media; The Daily Star could not independently verify it

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 12:44 am

Death of CoU teacher

Police detain three young men over alleged killing of 13-year-old Opratim

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 12:26 am

Lautaro Martinez brace saves Inter in Serie A top-two clash with Roma

Lautaro Martinez rode to Inter Milan's rescue on Saturday as the Serie A champions fought back from two-down to force a 2-2 draw at Roma.

The Daily Star 20 Sep 2026 12:14 am

England return to top of T20 rankings with SL whitewash

England returned to the summit of the T20 world rankings with another thumping of Sri Lanka to complete a 3-0 series whitewash in Manchester on Saturday.

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 10:58 pm

Contractor accused of assaulting journalist in Kushtia

Journalist allegedly attacked while reporting on irregularities in Tk 9cr project

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 10:21 pm

What do I live for now?

Asks mother after body of her only boy found; 3 suspects held

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 9:44 pm

Brighton end Arsenal's perfect record

Arsenal's perfect start to their Premier League title defence came off the rails in a 3-0 trouncing by Brighton, while Tottenham remain winless after a 3-2 defeat to Aston Villa.

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 9:37 pm

Why cheaper money is failing to unlock investment

Over the last couple of years, businesses have raised concerns over high interest rates on loans and urged the Bangladesh Bank (BB) to cut its policy rates to reduce the cost of funds

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 9:28 pm

Jamal draws on 2018 success ahead of Jakarta return

Eight years ago at Jakarta's Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Bangladesh football made history by advancing to the knockout stage of the Asian Games for the very first time. Bangladesh captain Jamal Bhuiyan played a pivotal role in that campaign, scoring a stoppage-time winner against Qatar in their final group match.

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 9:07 pm

4 crude bombs explode in Jatrabari, one injured

Blasts occurred in front of Samad Super Market, police say

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 8:40 pm

Animal feed demand to reach 10 million tonnes by 2030

A study of the Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) finds

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 8:39 pm

BAFFA argues against 100% foreign ownership in freight forwarding sector

The Bangladesh Freight Forwarders Association (BAFFA) has urged the government not to expand 100 percent foreign ownership in the country

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 8:18 pm

Muslims worldwide will resist any attempt to attack Makkah, Madinah: Kaikobad

Religious affairs minister says millions of Muslims would sacrifice their lives to protect the holy cities

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 7:50 pm

Home minister should resign for failing to ensure security: Nahid

Death of CoU teacher

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 7:48 pm

'We never gave up, and that's the best message we could send': Scaloni looks beyond tough World Cup

Now, with the tournament behind them, the Argentina coach wants to use the next phase to introduce younger players without losing the spirit that has carried the team through an extraordinary eight-year cycle.

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 7:46 pm

58-yr-old sent to jail over rape of 13-yr-old schoolgirl in Mymensingh

Man arrested after girl's father files case

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 7:27 pm

Man arrested over rape of 9-year-old girl in Rangpur

Victim was threatened before being raped, police say; accused sent to jail

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 7:23 pm

Major problems at Riyadh airport, with flights cancelled, delayed: Flightradar24

An Aramco fuel tank near Riyadhs international airport was on fire Saturday (September 19, 2026), according to an AFP journalist, after people in the city reported hearing explosions.

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026 7:07 pm

TNI hunts OPM suspects after Papua driver killed

Antara News 19 Sep 2026 7:05 pm

21-yr-old sent to jail over alleged gang rape in Mymensingh

Police to seek five-day remand; four other accused still at large

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 6:55 pm

A life for a smartphone? The murder of a Cumilla teen raises grim questions

The killing of 13-year-old Opratim raises disturbing questions about child safety and the violence surrounding everyday theft and snatching

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 6:49 pm

Unheralded Samin denies Bashundhara Kings a winning start

Samin Yassar Juel came off the bench in the 89th minute and scored an equaliser deep into stoppage time as Arambagh Krira Sangha held defending champions Bashundhara Kings to a 1-1 draw in their opening Bangladesh Football League fixture at Gopalganj District Stadium on Saturday.

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 6:39 pm

IFRS 9 adoption to challenge banks amid high NPLs: experts

Implementation of international best practice of accounting, IFRS 9, in the banking sector would be challenging amid the huge non-performing loans and the sector

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 6:37 pm

Two killed, five injured as bus hits parked truck in Sirajganj

At least two were killed and five others injured when a speeding bus hit a parked truck on the Jamuna Bridge West Zone Highway in Sirajganj

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 6:19 pm

What did I learn from Citi and PwC?

Citi and PwC taught me different things, but the most important lessons from both institutions were surprisingly similar. Whether you are running a bank, advising a business or leading a team, you are ultimately dealing with the same thing: trust. It takes years to build, but only moments to lose

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 5:46 pm

Four killed as bus, private car collide in Munshiganj

Another critically injured

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 4:44 pm

2 more die as dengue cases cross 60,000

Death toll rises to 178

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 4:36 pm

One detained after 13-year-old boy found dead in Cumilla

Body found 22 hours after boy went missing

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 4:36 pm

Ctg Port: Pro-BNP workers

They urged the government to engage foreign firms to develop the non-profitable Payra Port, not the already profitable NCT

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 4:26 pm

PM for unified training system to make youth suitable for global job market

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today stressed introducing a unified, international-standard training and certification system to enhance the acceptance and recognition of the country's youth in national and international job markets.

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 4:12 pm

Hridoy, Jaker return for Afghanistan Test, Taskin rested

Bangladesh will play the one-off Test against Afghanistan on October 9 in the UAE.

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 3:55 pm

University student dies after being found critically injured in Khulna

Police yet to confirm cause of death or identify those responsible

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 3:44 pm

Those taking irregular migration routes should not be treated as criminals: Home secretary

Says many may be victims of fraud, exploitation or trafficking

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 3:14 pm

BNP man removed from post over threat to burn UP poll aspirant alive

Audio clip of alleged phone threat goes viral; accused now in jail in separate case

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 3:05 pm

Hold us accountable, Bobby tells education stakeholders

State minister says government should be judged by groundwork for long-term improvements in education

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 2:48 pm

Iran executes man accused of providing missile info to Israel: judiciary

The death penalty was carried out against Hossein Pedaran, who had provided the Mossad with information on missile sites in Isfahan Province

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026 2:10 pm

Body of Comilla University teacher

His body was spotted in the Sandanda area of the neighbouring Comilla University campus around 1:00pm

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 2:01 pm

Titas-28 starts supplying 12-13mmcf gas a day to national grid

New well in Brahmanbaria expected to help ease pressure on national gas supply

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 1:22 pm

3 children die after father allegedly poisons them, tries to kill himself

Father also hospitalised in critical condition

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 1:17 pm

Mugging behind Ctg police station in broad daylight, video goes viral

Two masked men seen snatching mobile phone, cash from rickshaw passenger

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 1:12 pm

Kane's 100: The numbers behind a Bundesliga record 49 years in the making

Kane became the fastest player in Bundesliga history to reach 100 goals when he converted from the spot against Union Berlin on Friday. Dieter Muller had needed 129 games for Cologne in 1977.

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 12:49 pm

Man arrested over alleged attempt to rape schoolgirl in Jashore

The victim

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 12:32 pm

Ban on selling handguns to young adults under 21 is unconstitutional: U.S. Justice Department

The opinion from the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel says the law aimed at making it harder for 18- to 20-year-olds to get handguns violates the Second Amendment.

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026 12:11 pm

Famed Inter Milan and Italy forward Mazzola dies at 83

Former Italy forward Sandro Mazzola, who spent all 17 years of his senior career at Inter Milan, has died at the age of 83, the club said on Saturday.

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 10:18 am

Giving away control of the match the major concern for Mourinho's Real before Atletico derby

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho admitted his team does not know how to control matches ahead of Sunday's LaLiga derby clash against Atletico Madrid.

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 10:09 am

Death toll from attack at Pakistan police HQ rises to 31

More than 100 were injured so far in the militant attack and suicide bombing, an official said, adding that fighting was ongoing

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 9:29 am

A diving catch during commercial turns serious:

Accomplished all-rounder Rachin Ravindra is in doubt for New Zealand's home series against India following a freak accident while filming a commercial shoot, New Zealand Cricket announced on Saturday.

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 9:18 am

Shafiqur warns eight-point demands could turn into one-point

Jamaat-led 11-party alliance launches Dhaka-Rangpur long march from Manik Mia Avenue to press for eight-point demands

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 9:14 am

PM Modi, UAE Preident discuss West Asia, strategic partnership during phone call

The Prime Minister and the UAE president reaffirmed their commitment to continued cooperation and coordination in efforts to promote regional peace, security and stability, a statement issued by the Prime Minister's Office said.

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026 9:10 am

Is it worth the cost?: Mbappe On-boarding boosts brand visibility, but questions linger

On Holding 49G.BN made a splashy entry into football on Friday by signing French star Kylian Mbappe, a move that raised the Swiss running shoe brand's profile as it pushes into the sport.

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 8:44 am

Google's Gemini AI carried out cyberattacks, guessed passwords

The hacks, first reported by the Wall Street Journal, took place in May and were discovered by Google in July

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 8:13 am

Asian Games to open in Japan after troubled build-up

The 20th Asian Games will open in Japan later Saturday with a glittering ceremony following a stuttering build-up to a multi-sport spectacular that has more participants than the Olympics.

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 8:05 am

Trump says CNN, Politico, MS NOW banned from White House

The 80-year-old Republican -- who has long had a fiery relationship with the media -- warned that other outlets could face a similar fate but did not say which ones

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 8:04 am

Is Akbar Ali paying the price for dissent?

In cricket, selection is meant to follow clear logic: form, fitness, team balance, and future planning. But when a player vanishes from consideration while none of those criteria fit, darker questions emerge.

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 7:25 am

U.S. appeals court rejects Trump policy allowing swift deportations to third countries

The Trump administration has entered into a series of agreements that have allowed it to send more than 25,000 migrants to at least 29 third countries, in many cases Mexico, according to Third Country Deportation Watch

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026 5:12 am

Pakistan will go to 'any extent' to defend Saudi Arabia: Army spokesperson

The remarks came amid an ongoing escalation involving Saudi Arabia and Yemen's Houthis, who carried out attacks on Saudi territory in recent days and established control over the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait in the Red Sea

The Hindu 19 Sep 2026 4:03 am

Brentford hammer Chelsea 3-0 to undo Alonso's promising start

Brentford exposed Chelsea's defensive problems to inflict a damaging 3-0 defeat on Friday that gives Xabi Alonso plenty to ponder over a three-week international break.

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 2:54 am

Kane hits fastest Bundesliga century as Bayern run riot against Union Berlin

Harry Kane scored twice in Bayern Munich's 7-0 demolition of Union Berlin on Friday , becoming the fastest player to reach 100 Bundesliga goals.

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 2:47 am

Mancini brings nine newcomers into the first squad of his Italy comeback

Italy coach Roberto Mancini on Friday called up 34 players, nine for the first time, for the opening four games of his second stint in charge of the Azzurri.

The Daily Star 19 Sep 2026 2:39 am

Assad-era Syrian official jailed for 60 years by U.S. court

Samir Ousman Alsheikh, 74, was charged in 2024 and convicted in March this year on three counts of torture and one count of conspiracy to commit torture for his involvement in the abuse of prisoners at Adra Prison in Damascus

The Hindu 18 Sep 2026 11:18 pm

Hundreds of thousands attend Irans biggest government-organised rally since the war began

The volunteers would be an additional layer of security for the paramilitary Revolutionary Guard and the Basij militia, which has played a key role in quashing anti-government protests

The Hindu 18 Sep 2026 10:15 pm

Man stabbed to death in Kurigram; suspect detained

The victim was standing on the roadside after having tea; suspect gives incoherent statements, say police

The Daily Star 18 Sep 2026 10:14 pm