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Militancy exists in Bangladesh, but risk not alarming: Dr Zahed
PM’s adviser says past govts either exaggerated militancy to prolong autocracy or dismissed its existence altogether
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No militant activity currently in Bangladesh: Home minister
‘I do not recognise that term,’ he says
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Gold prices fall in Bangladesh market
Bangladesh Jewellers Association on Tuesday slashed gold prices by Tk 2,216 per bhori, citing a decline in the value of pure gold in the local market, with the new rates
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Joining Jamaat a ‘double offence’ for martyr family members: Fazlur
Razakars will never succeed in this country, he tells parliament
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HC defers bail order for journalist couple Shakil, Rupa until May 11
State sought more time to continue investigations
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Bangladesh
Analysis / Shadow over future nuclear energy ambition
When Bangladesh signed its reciprocal trade agreement with the United States in February, headlines focused on garments and tariffs. Less noticed was a short clause in Article 4.3.
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Reserved women's seat poll: EC to follow HC order on Nusrat’s nomination
Commission confirms it will not challenge ruling despite missed deadline
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840,000 deaths a year linked to psychosocial risks at work
Five major psychosocial risk factors were analysed, including job strain (high demands/low control), effort–reward imbalance, job insecurity, long working hours, and workplace harassment
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Former Chief Justice Khairul Haque’s bail upheld in 5 cases
The bail granted to former Chief Justice A B M Khairul Haque in five separate cases, including the killing of a Jubo Dal activist in Dhaka’s Jatrabari during the July
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Bangladesh seeks information integrity, inclusive global communication at United Nations
Bangladesh has called for enhanced global efforts to ensure information integrity, combat misinformation and promote inclusive communication at the 48th session of the Committee on Information at United Nations Headquarters
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Bangladesh has urged India to normalise issuing visas: Foreign minister
Khalilur Rahman tells parliament Dhaka expects positive changes soon for Bangladeshi travellers
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Nations to kick off world-first fossil fuel exit talks
More than 50 governments meet in Colombia on Tuesday against the backdrop of the Iran war and a global energy crunch for the first international talks on phasing out planet-heating
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International
Rosatom DG Alexey Likhachev meets with Bangladesh prime minister
Director general of Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom Alexey Likhachev met with Bangladesh prime minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday...
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Electoral reform an ongoing process in every country: EU EOM chief observer
Chief observer of the European Union Election Observation Mission Ivars Ijabs on Tuesday said the work of improving and refining electoral process remains an essential ongoing exercise in any country
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Government working to bring back bodies of two Bangladeshi students killed in Florida
The government has taken necessary steps to swiftly repatriate the bodies of two Bangladeshi students of at the University of South Florida, who were killed in Florida in the United
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Kim reaffirms support for Russia’s ‘sacred’ Ukraine war
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reaffirmed Pyongyang’s support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, vowing to help Moscow achieve victory in its “sacred” war, state media reported yesterday.
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EU extends Myanmar sanctions by a year
The European Union yesterday extended its sanctions against Myanmar until at least May 2027, in an effort to maintain pressure on the country’s military rulers more than five years after
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Syrian court begins proceedings against Assad and allies
A Syrian court conducted the first hearing Sunday in the trial of ousted ruler Bashar al-Assad and senior figures from his government, one of whom appeared in person.
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Gunmen kill 29 in northeast Nigeria's Adamawa: state governor
Adamawa state is a hotspot for violence by jihadists and local criminal gangs known as bandits
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Technology
Breaking into investment banking in the US
For Bangladeshi professionals hoping to make a similar move, his experience offers a practical look at what investment banking involves, how MBA recruitment works, and what it takes to build
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95% of organisations do not fully trust their cybersecurity vendors: Sophos
95 percent of organisations globally do not have full trust in their cybersecurity vendors, according to a new study by Sophos.
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Google signs classified AI deal with Pentagon
The agreement allows the Pentagon to use Google's AI for “any lawful government purpose”, the report added
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EVs claim the spotlight at Dhaka Motor Show
The familiar hum of combustion engines was noticeably absent this year in the Dhaka Motor Show 2026. In its place: a quieter, more deliberate buzz that was powered by batteries,
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Australia aims to tax tech giants unless they pay news outlets
Traditional media companies around the world are in a battle for survival as readers increasingly consume their news on social media.
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Sport
Trump peace prize makes a mockery of FIFA Human Rights Policy, says Jackson Irvine
Australia midfielder Jackson Irvine says soccer's credibility as a force for good has been undermined by the game's global governing body, accusing FIFA of making a mockery of its Human
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Iranian beats world number one Trump
Iran's Hossein Vafaei caused the biggest shock of this year's World Snooker Championship as he beat world number one Judd Trump in a final frame decider on Monday.
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A transformed Bangladesh in T20s now eyes the next step
After losing three wickets for 77 runs, Bangladesh recovered through a counter-attacking partnership led by Towhid Hridoy and Parvez Hossain Emon under pressure
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Test squad Amite Hasan emerges from the shadows
So who is Amite? At present, his most significant identity is that of a member of Bangladesh’s squad for the upcoming first Test against Pakistan—a newly called-up cricketer to the
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Modric undergoes cheekbone surgery weeks before World Cup
Luka Modric has undergone successful surgery after fracturing his left cheekbone, the Croatian Football Federation said on Monday, weeks before the 40-year-old AC Milan midfielder is due to participate in
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Nat Sciver-Brunt aiming to end title drought at T20 World Cup
England have underachieved since winning the 2017 Women's World Cup and they are determined to put that right when they host the Twenty20 edition on home soil in June, captain
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Shorna’s maiden fifty in vain as Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh in series opener
The match also marked a personal milestone for left-arm spinner Nahida Akter, who featured in her 100th WT20I, becoming only the second Bangladeshi cricketer to achieve the feat after Nigar
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আলোচিত
ফরিদপুরে একসঙ্গে তিনজনকে পিটিয়ে ও কুপিয়ে হত্যা
ফরিদপুরে একসঙ্গে তিনজনকে পিটিয়ে ও কুপিয়ে হত্যা
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স্কুলছাত্রীকে তুলে নিয়ে দিনভর ধর্ষণ, অচেতন অবস্থায় উদ্ধার
গাইবান্ধার গোবিন্দগঞ্জে স্কুলে যাওয়ার পথে ষষ্ঠ শ্রেণির এক ছাত্রীকে অপহরণ করে দিনভর ধর্ষণের পর সড়কের পাশে ফেলে রেখে যাওয়ার এক পৈশাচিক ঘটনা ঘটেছে। এই বর্বরোচিত ঘটনায় পুরো এলাকায় তীব্র ক্ষোভ
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Politics
Jamaat raises concerns over law and order with EU observers
EU delegation emphasises on political balance, necessary reforms
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Left parties issues ultimatum to scrap deal by April 30
The Anti-Fascist and Anti-War Alliance on Monday called on the Bangladesh Nationalist Party-led government to scrap the ‘unequal’ trade deal signed with the United States by the immediate past interim
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3 BNP, JCD leaders suspended over attack on Netrakona Jamaat MP’s vehicle
Three leaders of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and its student wing Chhatra Dal have been suspended over the attack on the vehicle of Jamaat lawmaker, Netrakona 5, Masum Mostafa.
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Amending constitution only viable path to implement July Charter: chief whip
Chief whip Nurul Islam Moni has said that amending the constitution is the only viable path to implementing the commitments of the July National Charter, as the country navigates a
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Students don't want 'gupto' politics on campus: Whip Rakibul Islam
Calls to preserve campus peace regained through bloodshed
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BNP MP calls July Charter ‘unnecessary’, opposition protests
A Bangladesh Nationalist Party lawmaker’s remarks on the July National Charter in Jatiya Sangsad drew noisy protests from opposition lawmakers on Monday.
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PM urges all to stay alert against creating confusion over referendum, July Charter
Prime minister Tarique Rahman on Monday urged the people of the country to remain alert against spreading confusion and creating disorder in the country over the referendum and the July
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Business
Thailand projects lower growth, fewer tourists due to Mideast war
Growth in the Southeast Asian nation is anaemic, with the tourism sector vital but arrivals yet to return to their pre-Covid highs
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Apex Footwear profit rises 10% in Q3 on stronger sales
The company posted a net profit of Tk 1.06 crore for the third quarter
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Customers encash savings certificates more than purchasing
One of the main reasons behind this shift is the impact of high inflation, which has reduced people’s disposable income
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Editorial
What the World Bank's redrawing of South Asia tells us
The World Bank simply updated an entry in its DataBank metadata glossary in early 2026, and Pakistan was no longer in South Asia. From fiscal year 2026, both Pakistan and
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Remove ageing buses from roads
It is deeply frustrating that despite changes in political leadership over the past one and a half decades, Dhaka’s ageing and unfit buses continue to operate on the roads with
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Bangladesh, the IMF-World Bank nexus, and the political economy of reform
However, a new agreement could involve greater scrutiny and more severe structural targets, thus leaving Bangladesh with less flexibility for policymaking.
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Remembering Raghu Rai and the light he left behind
February, 2016. India was in turmoil. Across universities, protests erupted over the tragic suicide of Dalit student Rohith Vemula.
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A roadmap to boost foreign direct investment in Bangladesh
While Bangladesh aspires to become a world-class manufacturing hub, the country’s absolute and relative FDI performance continues to lag behind that of several regional peers, including Cambodia, Indonesia, and Vietnam,
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Entertainment
'Atar Bibi Lane' to hit theatres this Friday
Directed by Mizanur Rahman Labu, the film is based on his own story, screenplay and dialogue. The central role of Atar Bibi is played by Farzana Sumi, who described it
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DFP invites applications for two cultural short films
The Department of Films and Publications (DFP) has taken the initiative to produce two short films based on history, heritage and culture. To support the project, applications and screenplays have
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Young filmmakers invited to submit proposals for Tk 10 lakh prize pool
Young filmmakers and screenwriters now have the opportunity to submit film proposals and compete for a total prize fund of Tk 10 lakh. This initiative has been launched to support
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Health
Five more die as measles outbreak death toll reaches 264
Bangladesh has recorded five more deaths from measles and measles-like symptoms in the last 24 hours until Monday morning, as the nationwide outbreak continues to strain the country’s healthcare infrastructure.
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Life style
I prefer to call myself a 'flavour explorer'
Although a passionate cook, Sabina Khan is professionally an environmental consultant. She currently lives in London with her husband Asif and their two children.
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