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Saudi Arabia shuts down major oil pipeline, citing attacks amid fighting in Yemen

Yemens Iranian-backed Houthi rebels captured a strategic island at the southern entrance to the Red Sea

The Hindu 12 Sep 2026 2:04 am

Tangail madrasa teacher sent to jail in case over alleged sexual assault of child

Police say the 10-year-old student accused the teacher of repeated abuse

The Daily Star 12 Sep 2026 1:23 am

Bangladesh plans 1,600mmcfd LNG capacity expansion by 2030: State minister

New terminals at Moheshkhali and Matarbari will raise regasification capacity as dependence on imported gas grows

The Daily Star 12 Sep 2026 1:00 am

Forgive me: Journalists final message to daughter among five notes

Pulak Chatterjee wrote of prolonged illness, unsuccessful treatment and distress over unemployment

The Daily Star 12 Sep 2026 12:26 am

Nine sixes, 81 runs: Debutant Razaullah

Debutant Razaullah launched a remarkable late salvo as Pakistan finally showed some fight on Friday to keep England waiting for a clean sweep in their three-Test series.

The Daily Star 12 Sep 2026 12:16 am

FIFA rebuffs Morocco claim over 2030 World Cup final

FIFA said on Friday that a decision on the venue for the 2030 World Cup final would be made in due course, after Moroccan football federation president Fouzi Lekjaa said the showpiece match would be staged in Morocco.

The Daily Star 12 Sep 2026 12:02 am

Asia Cup failures rooted in weak pipeline

Women

The Daily Star 12 Sep 2026 12:00 am

Gas supply to improve within 5-7 days, says PM Tarique

Prime minister says LNG disruption, falling domestic gas pressure and illegal extraction have contributed to supply shortages

The Daily Star 11 Sep 2026 11:35 pm

'I haven't killed anyone': Mbappe addresses discomfort over 'dictator' nickname

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has opened up about the 'dictator' nickname given to him by some fans on social media, expressing a mix of amusement and discomfort at the comparison.

The Daily Star 11 Sep 2026 10:58 pm

BGB says it foiled BSF bid to push 10-12 people into Bangladesh through Satkhira border

BGB personnel intercepted the group on the Kalindi river, forcing the BSF team to return to Indian territory

The Daily Star 11 Sep 2026 10:50 pm

3 more die with measles-like symptoms, combined toll now 1,012

DGHS reports 1,077 new suspected measles and 34 new confirmed cases in 24 hours

The Daily Star 11 Sep 2026 9:25 pm

No passports found on foreigners arrested in Chattogram last night over alleged online scams

Arrestees include 34 from Laos, 21 from Pakistan and 5 from China; police suspect links to online marketing fraud, advance-payment scams and honey traps

The Daily Star 11 Sep 2026 9:23 pm

Delhi Police detain five for raising anti-Xi slogans near Bharat Mandapam

Tibetan flags waived and slogans such as Xi Jinping=Genocide' and 'Tibet is facing ecocide: Free Tibet' raised during protest near Bharat Mandapam; protest at Majnu Ka Tila in north Delhi sees participation of hundreds of Tibetans from across India

The Hindu 11 Sep 2026 9:06 pm

Former general secretary of Barishal Press Club found dead

Police say a note was recovered from his pocket

The Daily Star 11 Sep 2026 8:51 pm

Philip Kotler discusses AI in marketing with Bangladeshi professionals

Summit also announces Bangladesh edition of B2B Brand Management

The Daily Star 11 Sep 2026 8:33 pm

Motorcycle rider dies after crashing into railing on Dhaka-Mawa Expressway

Victim was a 27-year-old Bangladeshi working in Saudi Arabia, police say

The Daily Star 11 Sep 2026 8:01 pm

Padma Barrage construction to begin in early 2027, says water resources minister

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman expected to inaugurate work on the Tk 34,497 crore project between January and March

The Daily Star 11 Sep 2026 7:59 pm

Carrick dismisses Anderson's 'kings of Manchester' jibe

Manchester United boss Michael Carrick has dismissed Elliot Anderson's jibe that City are kings of Manchester ahead of Sunday's derby.

The Daily Star 11 Sep 2026 7:56 pm

Scaloni's future has become Argentina's biggest question after Messi retirement

For Scaloni, the decision is more personal. He has spent years under enormous pressure and has already achieved almost everything a coach can achieve with a national team. Continuing would mean starting another demanding project without Messi and with expectations that will remain extremely high.

The Daily Star 11 Sep 2026 7:48 pm

Oxford museum agrees to return Naga remains to ancestral home

Oxford's Pitt Rivers Museum will return more than three dozen sets of human remains to the Naga people.

BBC 11 Sep 2026 7:36 pm

Three children drown while bathing in accumulated rainwater in Pabna

Police say two tried to save the other after one began drowning

The Daily Star 11 Sep 2026 7:05 pm

TIB warns draft cyber law could enable unchecked surveillance and repression

Organisation flags vague offences, non-bailable provisions and broad powers for a government-controlled council

The Daily Star 11 Sep 2026 6:59 pm

PM provides financial assistance to 28 mosques, 10 temples in Dhaka-17

Funds were provided to support the activities of the religious institutions

The Daily Star 11 Sep 2026 6:47 pm

Iran, Saudi Arabia discuss regional

Tehran says Yemen crisis cannot be solved through military intervention

The Daily Star 11 Sep 2026 6:31 pm

Masood frustrates England

The visitors showed belated grit at the end of a one-sided series to reach 184-3 at lunch on the third day, trailing the home side by 136 runs as they battle to avoid a humiliating 3-0 whitewash.

The Daily Star 11 Sep 2026 6:26 pm

Man dies trying to save child from train in Chattogram; boy later dies

Electrician Delwar Hossain Mintu rushed onto the tracks as the Tourist Express approached, police say

The Daily Star 11 Sep 2026 5:48 pm

Modi, Putin hold talks in New Delhi on trade, defence

India

The Daily Star 11 Sep 2026 5:26 pm

Govt keeps subsidized fuel prices unchanged

Antara News 11 Sep 2026 5:17 pm

Nepal flood reconstruction bill to be $4.78 bn: foreign ministry

Nepal's leaders say the Himalayan country needs long-term international support to adapt to a rapidly changing mountain environment

The Hindu 11 Sep 2026 5:14 pm

Turning up the heat: Arteta reveals 'challenges' for Arsenal stars

Mikel Arteta has revealed he sets challenges for his Arsenal players, including delaying their meals and turning up the heat in the dressing room in a bid to keep them focused.

The Daily Star 11 Sep 2026 5:07 pm

Dengue claims 2 more lives, 790 hospitalised in 24 hours

Death toll this year reaches 141

The Daily Star 11 Sep 2026 5:05 pm

Iranian president arrives in India for BRICS summit: TV broadcast

Pezeshkian, Modi set to discuss energy, Chabahar port

The Daily Star 11 Sep 2026 5:01 pm

Kachin Rebels Rebuff Myanmar Regime

The regime reportedly tried to entice the Kachin Independence Armys political arm to Naypyitaw for talks even as it intensified its attacks in the northern state.

The Irrawaddy 11 Sep 2026 4:38 pm

PM visits injured army officer at CMH

The officer was critically injured in a field-firing accident in Hathazari that killed two army personnel

The Daily Star 11 Sep 2026 4:20 pm

Turning climate warnings into early action

Antara News 11 Sep 2026 4:16 pm

Mbappe, Haaland, Yamal lead a record-breaking Champions League Matchday 1

Kylian Mbappe continued his march up the all-time Champions League scoring charts, moving level with Raul on 71 goals and into fifth place.

The Daily Star 11 Sep 2026 4:13 pm

Three killed in separate road crashes in Feni, Mymensingh

Police seize vehicles involved in both crashes

The Daily Star 11 Sep 2026 3:37 pm

2 held after crude bombs explode during AL procession in Dhaka's Gulshan

Police say around 150-200 activists took part in procession, five unexploded crude bombs recovered from scene

The Daily Star 11 Sep 2026 3:27 pm

2 held after crude bombs explode during AL procession in Gulshan

Police say around 150-200 activists took part in procession, five unexploded crude bombs recovered from scene

The Daily Star 11 Sep 2026 3:27 pm

Land trader killed

Body recovered from a sand pile in Dhaka

The Daily Star 11 Sep 2026 3:17 pm

Trump declines Saudi crown prince's call for U.S. strikes on Houthis: reports

U.S. officials said the administration does not intend to take direct military action against the Houthis at this time

The Hindu 11 Sep 2026 3:13 pm

Trump shadow looms large over Brics as Modi hosts Putin and Xi in Delhi

As Brics leaders meet in Delhi, divisions within the bloc make a united response to Washington unlikely

BBC 11 Sep 2026 3:08 pm

Japan shatter Bangladesh

Having qualified for the 2025 edition of the Junior World Cup after finishing fifth in the AHF Men

The Daily Star 11 Sep 2026 2:21 pm

Bagerhat entrepreneur turns fallow saline land into off-season watermelon field

Modern techniques help produce watermelons just 60 days after planting

The Daily Star 11 Sep 2026 2:20 pm

Thai Abbot Arrested in $2.8-Million Embezzlement, Sex Scandal

Phra Wachirayan Wi was defrocked after being arrested over the alleged theft of $2.8 million in temple funds and a sexual relationship with a woman.

The Irrawaddy 11 Sep 2026 2:08 pm

Kartal says goodbye, Fenerbahce says no

The 65-year-old Kartal told a press conference he was leaving ever to return, adding that he had taken the decision o clear the way for the club.

The Daily Star 11 Sep 2026 2:01 pm

Technical fault halts Adani Godda unit, adds pressure to Bangladesh grid

800MW unit tripped after boiler fault; supply drops below 750MW

The Daily Star 11 Sep 2026 1:23 pm

Dutch tour bus overturns in Switzerland, leaving several people dead, police say

According to Swiss media, 48 people were on the bus

The Hindu 11 Sep 2026 1:13 pm

Kim Jong Un wants North Koreans to have more (state-sanctioned) fun

A country once defined by deprivation is now enjoying personal pampering and luxury malls. The government's drive to encourage consumer spending funnels wealth through state-controlled channels, squeezing informal markets while placating a restless middle class.

The Daily Star 11 Sep 2026 12:58 pm

Mourinho seeking 'killer' Vinicius as Real Madrid face Rayo

The Brazilian remains one of the key players of the modern Madrid era, having scored the winning goal in the Champions League final in 2022 and netting again as Madrid won the showpiece in 2024.

The Daily Star 11 Sep 2026 12:10 pm

Cambodia Urged to Arrest Visiting Min Aung Hlaing, Send Him to ICC

Cambodiawhich the coup leader is visiting on Friday and Saturdayis one of only two ASEAN members that are party to the ICCs founding treaty.

The Irrawaddy 11 Sep 2026 11:56 am

HC orders Islamic burial after family dispute over murder victim's last rites

Mother said Shuvo converted to Islam, while father maintained he was Hindu; court orders to hand over body to Muslim wife

The Daily Star 11 Sep 2026 11:36 am