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Danger looms over the fragile hills of Chattogram
Thousands of families are living under the threat of landslides on the port city’s vulnerable hills as continuous rain raises fears of another monsoon tragedy.
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Why tensions are rising between Rohingya and Bangladeshis
Years after the Rohingya influx, Kutupalong's host communities continue bearing mounting economic, environmental, and social costs largely unnoticed.
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What makes female friendships so strong and enduring
Discover how lifelong female friendships like Ramisa and Lily’s provide essential emotional support. This inspiring narrative highlight why enduring bonds withstand life's complex challenges, offering women a sacred, anchoring network
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Your AI questions may be using more water than you think
Discover the hidden environmental cost of artificial intelligence as everyday ChatGPT queries deplete global freshwater resources. Massive data centers supporting OpenAI infrastructure require millions of gallons for cooling, urging users
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Bangladesh
Illegal sand extraction from Teesta continues
Illegal sand extraction using dredgers continues at several points along the Teesta river in Lalmonirhat despite repeated enforcement drives.
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9th pay scale heads to cabinet in two weeks
The finance division has been directed to place the proposed recommendations for the ninth pay scale for government officials and employees before the cabinet within the next two weeks.
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Urgent reforms needed as post-LDC export risks grow
Bangladesh's export competitiveness is coming under increasing pressure ahead of its graduation from the least- developed country (LDC) status due to uncertainty over post-graduation market access, tougher compliance requirements, and
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Unsafe water leaves Pirojpur residents battling disease
Limited access to safe drinking water forces coastal communities to depend on rivers, canals and ponds, increasing the risk of waterborne diseases
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Fire at Barguna REB substation leaves 67,000 consumers without electricity
Technical fault suspected after explosion disrupts power supply to 10 unions for over 10 hours
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Why Bangladesh’s new data protection law may fail to protect your data
Bangladesh’s new data protection law fails to safeguard citizens because it lacks independent enforcement and structural accountability.
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Government withdraws order to keep PM Tarique’s book in all primary schools
The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education has withdrawn an order directing all 65,569 government primary schools across Bangladesh to keep three books, including one written by Prime Minister Tarique
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International
Death toll from Venezuela's twin earthquakes rises to 3,535
The government said 16,740 people were injured in the powerful back-to-back shocks and that over 17,000 were left homeless
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Why heat waves heighten the risk of blackouts
When extreme heat hits, people turn to AC, but what if the grid fails? From France to the US, heat waves are pushing power systems to the limit, raising blackout
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How US is using cash and threats to dump migrants in Africa
It began with threats of US visa bans on a swathe of African nations. Then Washington started to scatter migrants from all over the world to various corners of the
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Thousands flee new wave of European wildfires
Wildfires across southern Europe forced thousands of people to flee their homes and prompted authorities to ban spectators from yesterday’s Tour de France stage that was threatened by one inferno.
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What signals lie behind Khamenei’s funeral?
A week of ceremonies for the funeral of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has adopted heavy symbolism to promote pro‑government religious and political messages.
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Technology
Uber slows European expansion after early 2026 launches: report
Uber has paused plans to expand into five European markets, only months after outlining an ambitious strategy to launch its services in seven new countries during 2026, according to a
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Insert disc to continue? Not anymore
Bye-bye, shiny plastic. Sony’s killing discs by 2028, officially turning gamers from proud collectors into temporary digital tenants.
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Even Realities raises $150m to expand privacy-first smart glasses business
Even Realities, a Shenzhen-based smart glasses startup, has raised $150 million in a pre-Series B funding round led by Meituan, with participation from existing investor Tencent, valuing the company at
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Microsoft announces 4,800 job cuts as it revamps Xbox
The cuts include the deepest overhaul in Xbox's history, with approximately 3,200 gaming jobs to be shed over the coming fiscal year
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AI agents use 136x more power than chatbots, study finds
A KAIST study reveals AI agents use up to 136.5x more power than chatbots, averaging 348.41 Wh per request and threatening global grids.
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Sport
The lurking giant
Much like seafaring 8th-century Norse warriors who raided and conquered across continents, this modern-day Viking delivered two clinical blows late in the game to alter his nation's football history
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'He generated a lot of fear': De la Fuente praises Yamal
"For me, Lamine has played one of the most important matches of his life," de la Fuente said. "Beyond whether he was brilliant or not, for me it has been
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Merino hits late winner as Spain send Ronaldo's Portugal packing from World Cup
Spain substitute Mikel Merino broke through a stubborn Portugal defence in the 91st minute to earn his side a 1-0 win on Monday to ​take the former champions into the
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Belgium end US World Cup dreams with 4-1 rout amid Balogun row
The United ​States' World Cup dreams came to a crashing halt in the last 16 against Belgium on Monday as Charles De Ketelaere scored twice ‌in a 4-1 win overshadowed
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Another scar, or the start of Brazil's revival?
A 2-1 defeat to Norway in the World Cup last-16, inspired by two clinical strikes from Erling Haaland, has ensured that the five-time champions will wait at least 28 years
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There's justice in life, says Raskin after Belgium eliminate USA
“Like I said, I think there was always a justice somewhere in life and the fact that something can happen like that, you can put it all you want, but
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Belgium's best rebuttal to power came on the pitch
Belgium did not spend the night trying to revisit those debates. They simply demonstrated that while power can influence headlines, it cannot guarantee outcomes.
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আলোচিত
বাহুবলে ওসির নিষ্ক্রিয়তায় আইনশৃঙ্খলার চরম অবনতি: এক মাসে ৫ খুন, জনমনে আতঙ্ক
হবিগঞ্জের বাহুবল উপজেলায় সাম্প্রতিক সময়ে আইনশৃঙ্খলা পরিস্থিতির মারাত্মক অবনতি ঘটেছে বলে অভিযোগ উঠেছে। গত এক মাসে উপজেলায় সংঘটিত হয়েছে অন্তত পাঁচটি হত্যাকাণ্ড। পাশাপাশি চুরি, ডাকাতি ও মাদক
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আর্থিক সংকটে কাটছাঁট হচ্ছে নবম পে-স্কেল
আর্থিক সংকটের কারণে পূর্ববর্তী সরকারের রেখে যাওয়া পে-স্কেলের সুপারিশ হুবহু বাস্তবায়নের সুযোগ দেখছে না সরকার। রাজস্ব আয়ের চাপ, বাজেট ঘাটতি, ঋণ পরিশোধের দায় এবং উচ্চ
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‘এই বন্ধুত্ব ভুলবে না’, ভারতকে ইরানের আবেগঘন বার্তা
ইরানের প্রয়াত সর্বোচ্চ নেতা আয়াতুল্লাহ আলি খামেনির রাষ্ট্রীয় জানাজায় দিল্লির প্রতিনিধিদলের অংশগ্রহণের জন্য ভারত সরকার ও দেশটির জনগণের প্রতি গভীর কৃতজ্ঞতা ও প্রশংসা জানিয়েছে তেহরান। ভারতে অবস্থিত ইরানি দূতাবাস একে
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Politics
4 injured as crude bomb explodes at NCP event in Savar
Blast takes place minutes after party leaders arrive for 'Desh Gorte July Jagoron' programme
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Nahid alleges bomb blast at Savar event happened with ‘administrative assistance’
Protest march, sit‑in staged in front of Savar Police Station
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Business
Govt replaces Zakir with Anis as BB deputy governor
FE Today Logo VOL 33 NO 226 REGD NO DA 1589 Tuesday, 7 July 2026 | Online FE | e-Paper | Archive Toggle navigation / FIRST PAGE Govt replaces Zakir
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Sheltech Group unveils Tk 15.04b investment plan
Sheltech Group, one of the leading business conglomerates, has unveiled an investment programme worth around Tk 15.04 billion across agro-processing, real estate, textiles, manufacturing and renewable energy, aiming to create
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Govt working to regain top spot in global ship recycling, says minister
The government is working to restore Bangladesh's position as the world's leading ship recycling nation by promoting environmentally compliant ship recycling yards and addressing the policy and operational challenges facing
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Editorial
Dhaka's next flood is predictable. Are we prepared?
In September 2004, some 839 mm of rain fell in Dhaka.
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More medical colleges won't fix Bangladesh's healthcare
Bangladesh continues to face an inadequate doctor-population ratio per the World Health Organization (WHO) standards.
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How long till municipal services become normal?
Next month, local government bodies—city corporations, municipalities, upazilas and unions—will have been without elected representatives for two years, a situation almost unprecedented in Bangladesh’s history.
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El Nino and its adverse impacts
The development of El-Nino conditions in the tropical Pacific threatens to cause extreme weather across the globe, according to the World Meteorological Organisation. Under the influence of the rapidly strengthening
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Making brokerage firms fall in line
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission's (BSEC) decision to strengthen digital oversight of investors' assets is a long-overdue step towards restoring confidence in the capital market. According to a report
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Entertainment
Harry Styles sets Guinness World Record for longest Wembley concert residency
Harry Styles has earned a Guinness World Record after completing a record-breaking 12-show residency at Wembley Stadium, surpassing Coldplay’s previous record of 10 consecutive concerts at the iconic London venue.
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Why we keep falling for fictional boyfriends
Then someone inevitably resurrects Mr Darcy, Jim Halpert or Aditya Kashyap to remind everyone that the blueprint existed long before TikTok edits.
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How Sayma Karim is keeping Bangladesh's puppet show alive on the global stage
If you grew up watching Sisimpur, you probably still remember Tuktuki. Wearing her signature green frock, she became part of almost every Bangladeshi's childhood. Sayma Karim is the girl behind
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Inside Mohammad Touqir Islam and Anurag Kashyap’s historic ‘Delupi’ collab
Mohammad Touqir Islam's “Delupi” recently received a significant endorsement, with acclaimed Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap officially joining the film as its presenter. The announcement, made by the film's team on
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Health
DGHS orders private hospitals to set up labour rooms by July 11
Health minister warns licences will be revoked for non-compliance
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10 lakh cataract patients to get free, subsidised surgery under govt plan
State minister says restoring vision has become a govt priority
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