Headline
Bhawaiya: Songs of desire and defiance
The authorship and voice in Bhawaiya are not about who wrote the songs but about how emotion, desire, and defiance are collectively expressed and reinterpreted over time.
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The making of folk poet Jasimuddin
Jasimuddin remembered singing songs to himself. He could not remember the words but remembered putting his own words into some of them.
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TAP signs strategic agreement with SSCL
Trust And Pay Limited has entered into a strategic partnership with Spectrum Software & Consulting (Pvt.) Ltd. (SSCL) to enhance its fintech capabilities, said a press release.
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Iran slams US blockade as ‘grave violation of sovereignty’
Iran denounced a US blockade around its ports on Monday as a 'grave violation' of its sovereignty, as Washington and Tehran's belligerent rhetoric rattled a fragile truce.
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In the name of Lalon
In a jungle by a wide river bank, a small group is sitting amongst the dangling roots of a luscious banyan tree. The single-stringed ektara, four-stringed dotara, wood-bead necklace mala,
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Wera Saether: The Norwegian voice of Bengali folk music
Norwegian poet Wera Saether founded 'Mayer Tori' to preserve authentic Bengali folk traditions by teaching children traditional music.
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Reviving Bengal’s oldest songs: The Charyapada today
From here the Charyāpada has reached the world. Artists in Europe, America, Japan, China, and Sri Lanka are learning and performing Charyā songs—in Bengali.
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Bangladesh
When the river remembered: The vanishing world of Bangladesh's old folk festivals
Traditional melas of Bengal and folk festivals of Bangladesh embody the vanishing cultural heritage of Bangladesh.
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Pahela Baishakh: How Bangla new year shaped Bangalee identity and culture over centuries
From agrarian wisdom to nationalist awakening, the Bangla calendar continues to unite diverse communities
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7 killed as truck plunges into ditch in Cumilla
At least seven people were killed and five others were injured as a rice-laden truck from Dinajpur plunged into a roadside ditch along the Dhaka-Chittagong highway in the Hasanpur area
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Gap widens 23pc to Tk 2.54t in FY25
Bangladesh's trade deficit with its largest trading partner, China, widened by nearly 23 per cent to Tk 2.54 trillion (approximately US$ 20.66 billion) in fiscal year (FY) 2024-2025, driven by
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Govt plans agro-industrial push in North Bengal to spur jobs
The government is preparing a broad initiative to expand industrialisation in the northern region, with a particular focus on agro-based industries aimed at generating employment. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman outlined
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A festival of hope and new beginnings
The first morning of the Bangla New Year carries a distinct atmosphere. The light feels softer, the air holds a quiet promise, and unspoken hope weaves through the melody of
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Khalilur’s India visit: A positive start to build on
Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman’s first visit to India after the BNP government assumed office has been described as a positive beginning, though the future of high‑stakes bilateral relations will hinge
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International
Trump vows US will sink any Iran boats that challenge blockade
US President Donald Trump warned Monday that any Iranian attack boats that approach the American naval blockade around Iran's ports would be destroyed, despite international calls for a ceasefire to
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Pakistan says all options on table for funding, weighs strategic fuel reserve
Pakistan is considering Eurobonds, loans from other countries and commercial debt to replace a $3.5 billion facility ‌from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and manage its foreign reserves, its finance
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Trump deletes Jesus‑like image of himself after religious backlash
AI‑generated picture on Truth Social depicted Trump in robes with light shining from his hand and head
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Scores killed in airstrikes in northeast Nigeria
Dozens of people in northeastern Nigeria died in airstrikes by the military, which claimed to be targeting jihadists, local residents, Amnesty International and a UN security report said Sunday.
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Hungary election: Orban loses to pro-Europe newcomer His 16-year rule ends
Congratulations from across Europe poured in yesterday for Hungarian political newcomer Peter Magyar, who defeated nationalist Viktor Orban in elections seen as a blow to right-wing populism worldwide.
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Dhaka, Jakarta for enhanced economic cooperation
Dhaka and Jakarta in a bilateral meeting in the Indonesian capital on Monday underlined the need for greater engagement between the private sectors to deepen economic cooperation between the two
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Dhaka urges New Delhi to ensure its territory not used to destabilise Bangladesh: adviser
Foreign affairs adviser to the prime minister Humayun Kabir said that Dhaka had urged New Delhi to ensure that Indian territory was not used for any activities against Bangladesh, in
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Technology
Breaking into tech in the US
For mid-career professionals from non-STEM backgrounds, breaking into that ecosystem is often less about learning to code and more about understanding how to position existing experience, build the right skills,
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OpenAI forces macOS app updates after third‑party tool compromise
OpenAI is requiring all macOS users to update their desktop applications after a security issue involving a widely used third‑party developer library called Axios, the company has announced.
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Cloudflare launches EmDash, a WordPress alternative with sandboxed plugins
Cloudflare has introduced EmDash, a new open-source content management system designed as a modern alternative to WordPress, with a focus on plugin security and serverless architecture.
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Anthropic warns AI will accelerate cyberattacks, recommends precaution
AI will soon enable attackers to find and exploit software vulnerabilities much faster, and organisations should take immediate steps to prepare their security programmes, according to a new guide from
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Webcams for your online class setup: our picks
From affordable entry-level devices to more advanced options with specialised features, here is a wide range of webcams to choose from for your online class needs.
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Sport
Debutant Hinge makes IPL history as Sunrisers beat Royals
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, however, fell for a golden duck in a rare IPL flop.
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Shoriful, Nahid to return home after Peshawar win
Both players are scheduled to return home today to join the national team camp ahead of the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand.
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‘Tough task’ awaits Bangladesh in Women's Asian Games Qualifiers
With hopes of reaching the Asian Games, the Bangladesh squad is scheduled to leave for Jakarta on April 19.
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New trial over Maradona's death begins in Argentina
Maradona, considered one of the world's greatest players ever, died in November 2020 at the age of 60 while recovering from brain surgery at a private residence.
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‘Diego would approve’: Maradona’s Fiorito home becomes lifeline for the needy
The childhood home of the late Argentine football legend has been transformed into a soup kitchen for people squeezed by President Javier Milei's austerity policies.
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আলোচিত
এমডি লম্বা ছুটিতে, ইসলামী ব্যাংক নিয়ে কী হচ্ছে
বাংলাদেশের বেসরকারি খাতের বড় বাণিজ্যিক ব্যাংক ইসলামী ব্যাংকে বড় পরিবর্তনের প্রক্রিয়া দৃশ্যমান হচ্ছে এবং একে কেন্দ্র করে ব্যাংকের ভেতরেই নানা ধরনের প্রতিক্রিয়ার খবর পাওয়া যাচ্ছে। ব্যাংকটিতে এখন কী হচ্ছে?
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কৃষক কার্ড বিতরণ উদ্বোধন করতে আজ টাঙ্গাইল যাচ্ছেন প্রধানমন্ত্রী
আজ পহেলা বৈশাখে কৃষক কার্ড বিতরণ কর্মসূচি উদ্বোধন করতে টাঙ্গাইল আসছেন প্রধানমন্ত্রী তারেক রহমান। প্রধানমন্ত্রীর আগমন ঘিরে উচ্ছ্বসিত জেলার সর্বস্তরের মানুষ। সফরসূচি অনুযায়ী, প্রধানমন্ত্রী সকাল
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বৈঠক ব্যর্থ হওয়ার পর ইরান আবার যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের সঙ্গে যোগাযোগ করেছে, দাবি ট্রাম্পের
মার্কিন প্রেসিডেন্ট ডোনাল্ড ট্রাম্প দাবি করেছেন, ইসলামাবাদে বৈঠক ব্যর্থ হওয়ার পর ইরান আবার যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের সঙ্গে যোগাযোগ করেছে। তেহরান ‘খুব মরিয়া হয়ে’ ওয়াশিংটনের
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সালাউদ্দিন আহমেদই মূলত এখন প্রধানমন্ত্রী : শিবির সভাপতি
​রাজনৈতিক সংস্কার ও ৩১ দফা প্রসঙ্গে তিনি সরকারকে ‘মুনাফিক’ আখ্যা দিয়ে বলেন, “তাদের নিজেদের সাথে নিজেরা মুনাফিকি করছে, বেঈমানি করছে, দ্বিচারিতা করছে। নিজেদের ৩১ দফার প্রথম দফা রাষ্ট্র সংস্কারকেই তারা
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Politics
Jamaat-led alliance threatens movement to implement July Charter
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance leaders on Monday called on the Bangladesh Nationalist Party-led government to implement the verdict of the February 12 national referendum in favour of the July National Charter.
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Govt explanation on scrapped ordinances ‘not legally sound’: Jamaat
Questions legality citing contradictions and lapses in reform measures
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Business
Guarantee period for SPM project expires before its run
Guarantee period to resolve faults in operation of Bangladesh's maiden single-point mooring (SPM) expires much ahead of its operation in piping fuels from outer-anchorage vessels into onshore storage tanks. Non-commissioning
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BB to introduce two reference rates
Bangladesh Bank is launching two money-market reference rates based on actual transaction data to help stakeholders understand the trend in interest rates. The central bank will be uploading the rates
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Govt plans to widen tax net without raising rates: Commerce minister
Commerce and Industries Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Monday said the government plans to expand the tax net to strengthen fiscal discipline without increasing personal tax rates. "We will focus
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Editorial
Why is BNP reneging on its own commitments to judicial independence?
In discussions on legal and constitutional reforms in Bangladesh, the independence of the judiciary has long been a central issue.
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Why is the government allowing rehabilitation of seasoned bank looters?
One of the main reasons why the Awami League government was dethroned is the mishandling of the banking sector.
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Bring Kushtia pir’s killers to justice
Culture of mob violence must be eradicated without delay
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Cornered by humans, killed by crocodile
THE killing of a stray dog in the pond of Khan Jahan Ali Mazar has been widely circulated, briefly debated, and then softened into administrative routine. A video shows the
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BNP’S REFORM RETREAT: Crisis of credibility in making
AFTER many years of portraying itself as the only realistic democratic option for the country, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party has found itself facing a mounting and possibly detrimental problem of
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Entertainment
Childhood coins, sweets, and songs: Tariq Anam Khan on Pahela Baishakh
Noted actor Tariq Anam Khan holds some of his fondest memories of early Pahela Baishakh celebrations close to his heart.
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Baishakh is incomplete without Porabari’s chamcham: Dola
Singer Dola Rahman, who has recently voiced multiple songs for Eid, has shared her fondest memories of Pahela Baishakh, reflecting on how the festival shaped her love for music and
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What to watch on TV this Pahela Baishakh
To welcome the Bengali New Year, a variety of celebrations are taking place across the country. Various programmes will also be broadcast on the country’s television channels.
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Pahela Baishakh is not just a date on the calendar: Khairul Anam Shakil
For Khairul Anam Shakil, Nazrul Sangeet exponent and vice president of Chhayanaut, Pahela Baishakh is far more than the start of a new year—it is a living expression of Bangali
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Health
Measles deaths rise to 30 as DGHS reports two more fatalities
Number of suspected deaths now 156 as DGHS records five more suspected deaths in 24 hours
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Prof Dr Rafiqus Salehin appointed KMU VC
Prof Salehin will serve as VC for a period of four years from the date of his joining
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Life style
The timeless beauty of Bengali Alta and traditional glass bangles
Embrace timeless Bengali beauty by reviving traditional Alta and artisanal Churis. These heritage adornments from Jessore to Dhaka reconnect modern brides with cultural roots, blending nostalgic red lacquers and glass
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