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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

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

Gresik household gas network 95.4% complete

Antara News 18 Sep 2026 9:56 pm

Head leads run spree as Australia win Zimbabwe ODI series

It was nice to spend some time in the middle and spend some time out there with Mitch (Marsh), said player-of-the-match award winner Head.

The Daily Star 18 Sep 2026 9:46 pm

Netrokona Swechchhasebak Dal leader sent to jail in mugging case

According to case statement, Himel Sarker allegedly took Tk 1.2 lakh from a businessman

The Daily Star 18 Sep 2026 9:30 pm

Suicide attack kills 16 near mosque in northwest Pakistan police compound

Blast tears through police facility as officers, families pray in mosque

The Daily Star 18 Sep 2026 9:30 pm

Woman raped while son held at knifepoint in Mymensingh

Case filed, one held

The Daily Star 18 Sep 2026 9:15 pm

Mount Bromo to reopen to tourists after fire

Antara News 18 Sep 2026 9:12 pm

Any Bangladeshi citizen can leave and return at any time: Rumeen Farhana on Hasina

Declarations of someone being unwelcome are part of politics, says the independent lawmaker

The Daily Star 18 Sep 2026 9:05 pm

One hurt as crude bombs explode near Jatrabari Police Station

Three to four crude bombs went off near the station

The Daily Star 18 Sep 2026 9:04 pm

Jashore woman assaulted by 'teen gang' for protesting harassment

Members of an alleged teenage gang entered her house and hit her with a brick

The Daily Star 18 Sep 2026 8:54 pm

2 children drown in Satkhira

The boys drowned in a pond while their family members were attending Jummah prayers

The Daily Star 18 Sep 2026 8:45 pm

Terribly sorry: Wrong Korean anthem played at Asian Games hockey

Lined up before the match, the South Korean players looked around in confusion as the anthem rang out at Green Stadium in Gifu, Japan.

The Daily Star 18 Sep 2026 7:15 pm

Ronaldo included in Jesus

In August, Ronaldo fuelled speculation about his retirement plans after saying the coming year would probably be the last of his playing career.

The Daily Star 18 Sep 2026 7:02 pm

Bhutan PM makes brief stopover in Dhaka

LGRD Minister Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan and State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir welcomed him at the airport

The Daily Star 18 Sep 2026 6:57 pm

2 more die with measles-like symptoms, combined toll now 1,048

DGHS reports 1,245 new suspected measles and 52 new confirmed cases in 24 hours

The Daily Star 18 Sep 2026 6:56 pm

Mob vandalises Pabna rape suspect

Police say they rescued the suspect

The Daily Star 18 Sep 2026 6:45 pm

Trump withdraws Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as his nominee to lead ICE

White House says it is withdrawing its nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ensuring that an agency at the forefront of President Donald Trumps domestic agenda will remain without a Senate-confirmed leader for at least a while longer

The Hindu 18 Sep 2026 6:11 pm

Woman, daughter arrested over auto-rickshaw driver's killing in Moulvibazar

The three-wheeler driver's body was recovered from Juri river yesterday

The Daily Star 18 Sep 2026 5:42 pm

23 detained from Tejgaon College mosque over suspected militant links

Those detained held a 'secret meeting' after Juma prayers, DMP says

The Daily Star 18 Sep 2026 5:12 pm

India, Bhutan commend progress in bilateral development cooperation

Jaishankar discusses advancing multifaceted engagement in development partnership, energy, trade, connectivity, culture and people-to-people ties with his Bhutanese counterpart

The Hindu 18 Sep 2026 5:00 pm

Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, a post he has held since 1970

Warren Buffett stepped down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway late in 2025

The Hindu 18 Sep 2026 4:58 pm

Controlling the Corleones: An offer you can't refuse

In 2006, a video game offered something the film never could

The Daily Star 18 Sep 2026 4:30 pm

Gemini, ChatGPT feature in DU exam cheating as 64 students punished

University documents detail separate allegations involving two Mass Communication and Journalism students

The Daily Star 18 Sep 2026 4:28 pm

Man acquitted in gruesome India murder case found dead

The 50-year-old was freed of all charges by the Indian top court in November last year.

BBC 18 Sep 2026 4:05 pm

Asian Games 2026: All you need to know

While the opening ceremony, which is the official start of the Games, will take place on September 19, events like basketball, football, volleyball, cricket and modern pentathlon have already been happening since September 10.

The Daily Star 18 Sep 2026 3:28 pm

Pakistan vows to defend ally Saudi 'to any extent'

Military spokesman says Islamabad will support Riyadh diplomatically and physically

The Daily Star 18 Sep 2026 3:04 pm

Anthropic says AI systems moving towards building themselves

Company says sharing data could help governments assess pace of AI development

The Daily Star 18 Sep 2026 2:56 pm

Toyotomi Hideyoshi at Asian Games event: Why did South Korea complain?

The event on Tuesday included a person dressed as Toyotomi Hideyoshi, who led Japan's invasions of Korea in 1592-1598, and the ceremony prompted a backlash in South Korea.

The Daily Star 18 Sep 2026 2:21 pm

Factories Across Yangon

A drop in global orders, export/export restrictions and an unfavorable exchange rate are making garment manufacturers business unprofitable.

The Irrawaddy 18 Sep 2026 1:38 pm

ASEAN Cup: Dooley names Farhaan, Shuki and Zidane in final 23

The inclusion of Farhaan Ali Wahid has generated particular interest, with Dooley hopeful that the England-based forward can provide Bangladesh with a cutting edge in front of goal.

The Daily Star 18 Sep 2026 1:22 pm

Jamaat could have resolved questions over its 1971 role with Razzaq

Law minister says the former Jamaat assistant secretary general

The Daily Star 18 Sep 2026 1:16 pm

At least one dead, four injured in school shooting in southern Philippines

The incident follows two shootings since June at schools in the south of the country. School shootings were previously rare in the Philippines

The Hindu 18 Sep 2026 1:16 pm

Man killed, another injured as motorcycle hits divider on Dhaka's Hanif Flyover

Chan Mia Kabir died at DMCH hours after the crash in Jatrabari

The Daily Star 18 Sep 2026 12:35 pm

China vessel rams and damages Philippine fishing boat, Coast Guard says

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources vessel BRP Datu Magat Salamat was on a mission to distribute fuel assistance to Filipino fishermen when a China Coast Guard vessel carried out a series of dangerous manoeuvres

The Hindu 18 Sep 2026 12:08 pm

Early voting begins in U.S. midterm elections that could flip control of Congress

Election administrators say they're prepared and confident the vote will be accurate and secure

The Hindu 18 Sep 2026 11:18 am

2 killed, 10 injured as bus hits 3 vehicles in Mymensingh

Police say the Dhaka-to-Mymensingh bus struck two human haulers and a CNG-run auto-rickshaw while overtaking another bus in Trishal

The Daily Star 18 Sep 2026 11:09 am

Malaysia's King allows former leader Najib to serve rest of his graft sentence under house arrest

It marked an unprecedented use of house arrest as a form of royal clemency in Malaysia and could renew debate over royal powers, the rule of law and the treatment of Malaysia's most prominent corruption convict

The Hindu 18 Sep 2026 11:06 am

Asian Games: Bangladesh begin hockey campaign with defeat

Bangladesh will play their second match against Japan on September 22.

The Daily Star 18 Sep 2026 10:29 am

How long can Butler blame the gap?

Bangladesh's back-to-back SAFF titles and Asian Cup qualifications have taken them into bigger competitions, but repeatedly explaining the gap does little to narrow it. The infrastructure may not be in Butler's hands, but selection, preparation, tactical adjustments and game management are.

The Daily Star 18 Sep 2026 9:14 am

17-Year-Old Samba makes dream Manchester City debut

Samba was one of 10 changes Enzo Maresca made to the side that won a dramatic derby against Manchester United with 10 men on Sunday and the 17-year-old made his case for more minutes going forward.

The Daily Star 18 Sep 2026 8:29 am

England seal series with 14th successive T20I win over Sri Lanka

Tonight was a special performance, very clinical, said Brook, who took a mere eight balls for his 23, at the presentation ceremony.

The Daily Star 18 Sep 2026 8:15 am

Former Colombian President Iv

Antara News 18 Sep 2026 7:42 am