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The lost magic of textbooks and why it matters
Bangladeshi NCTB textbooks must balance exam-oriented learning with literary joy to preserve cultural identity and imagination.
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British parliament approves bill banning cigarette sales for children under 17
Both chambers of Britain’s parliament have approved a bill that would ban children aged 17 and under from buying cigarettes during their lifetime...
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Iran urges United Nations condemnation after United States seizes cargo ship
Iran on Tuesday called on the United Nations to condemn the seizure by the United States of an Iranian cargo ship, characterising the move as an act of piracy and
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Trump extends Iran ceasefire for talks, blockade continues
President Donald Trump on Tuesday extended the US ceasefire with Iran to allow more time for talks, just hours before hostilities were set to resume, but he vowed to maintain
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Japan PM sends offering to Yasukuni war shrine
Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi sent a ritual offering on Tuesday to a shrine honouring the country’s war dead that has long angered neighbouring countries but did not visit in
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Pope calls for ‘law and justice’ on Equatorial Guinea visit
Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday urged Equatorial Guinea to place itself ‘in the service of law and justice’, on the first day of his visit to the authoritarian country, which
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Bangladesh
Villages sweat amid lengthy power cuts
Power cuts across the country, especially in rural areas, have worsened with the mercury rising, as the government struggles to meet even off-peak demand due to shortages of gas, coal,
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‘No scope for compromise with S Alam Group’: Finance Minister in response to Hasnat’s query
Finance Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has dismissed the possibility of any compromise between the government and the S Alam Group. Responding to a question in parliament, the finance minister
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MPs to get rooms to sit at Upazila Parishads
On 31 March, Atiqur Rahman, an MP from the NCP, had raised a demand in Parliament for allocating sitting spaces for MPs within their constituencies.
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Hasnat seeks vehicle as govt plans MP offices at upazilas
The government has issued a directive to set up dedicated office chambers for the Members of Parliament at upazila complexes in a bid to strengthen their engagement with their constituents.
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No cases filed in 61pc attacks on shrines, darbars
Attacks, including vandalism, looting and arson, on shrines and darbars have continued across Bangladesh since August 2024 as no cases have been filed in 61 per cent of such incidents
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Audio of prosecutor demanding Tk 10m is ‘genuine’: Fact-finding committee
Md Aminul Islam, head of the committee and Chief Prosecutor of the tribunal, confirmed the matter to Prothom Alo on Tuesday evening.
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Load-shedding effectively means reduced electricity supply in rural areas, entrenching power-discrimination
Electricity generation has declined due to a shortage of fuel. As has been the case historically, almost the entirety of the load-shedding is taking place in rural areas.
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International
US will indefinitely extend ceasefire, unclear if Iran agrees
Trump said in a statement on social media the US had agreed to a request by Pakistani mediators "to hold our Attack on the Country of Iran until such time
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Interim govt restricted freedom of expression, association: Amnesty
International rights organisation Amnesty International said on Tuesday that Bangladesh’s interim government unnecessarily restricted freedom of expression, association and assembly, as individuals, including human rights defenders, were subjected...
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US imposes new sanctions against suppliers of weapons to Iran
Washington targets 14 entities aiding Iran’s weapons procurement
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Vance still in Washington as uncertainty mounts over US-Iran talks
The two sides have offered different timelines for the expiration of the truce
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Strait of Hormuz: Iran to help safe passage of Bangladeshi vessels
The Iranian embassy in Dhaka yesterday said it will continue its efforts to facilitate the safe passage of Bangladeshi vessels through the Strait of Hormuz and has also facilitated the
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UN urges help for stranded Hormuz sailors
The head of the UN maritime agency appealed on Tuesday for help for thousands of seafarers stranded due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, as the Middle East
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Technology
Women entrepreneurs could power Bangladesh’s renewable energy transition
A mix of financial innovation, targeted outreach, community engagement, and risk-sharing will be essential if more women are to participate in renewable energy enterprises.
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LinkedIn says AI is not causing hiring slowdown
LinkedIn's top legal and policy executive says the company's data does not support the narrative that artificial intelligence is responsible for the ongoing decline in hiring, but warns that the
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Amazon invests an additional $5 billion in Anthropic
Amazon is investing an additional $5 billion in Anthropic, with the potential for up to $20 billion more tied to commercial milestones, the companies recently announced.
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Sony brings age checks to PS4 and PS5 users under UK law
Sony has begun introducing age verification requirements for PlayStation users in the United Kingdom (UK) and Ireland, as part of efforts to comply with the UK’s Online Safety Act.
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Who is John Ternus, Apple's new CEO?
John Ternus, Apple's head of hardware engineering, is set to succeed Tim Cook as CEO. A look at his 25-year career, key products, and leadership philosophy.
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Sport
The most beautiful defeat
There was once a team that, when they stepped onto the pitch, did not seem to be there to just play football -- they seemed to be there to paint
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Tanzid turns corner in ODIs
If this trajectory holds, Bangladesh may finally have found a dependable opener, and perhaps a long-awaited answer to a persistent problem.
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Mbappe, Vinicius strike as Real Madrid return to winning ways
The victory ended a two-match winless run in La Liga for Madrid and moved them back to within six points of leaders Barcelona, who host Celta Vigo on Wednesday.
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Hamza’s Leicester City relegated to third tier
Leicester City fans confronted the players after they came out of the ground following relegation to third tier. A few headed straight to their cars, but Hamza Choudhury—who also represents
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BFF forms committee to select men's head coach
The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has reportedly received 300 CVs (curriculum vitae) after floating a circular for the appointment of a new head coach for the senior men’s team, a
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আলোচিত
ইরান কেন বাংলাদেশি জাহাজকে হরমুজ প্রণালি পার হতে দিচ্ছে না - BBC News বাংলা
বাংলাদেশের পররাষ্ট্রমন্ত্রী খলিলুর রহমান রোববার রাতে তুরস্কে এক বৈঠকে ইরানের উপ-পররাষ্ট্রমন্ত্রী সাঈদ খাতিবজাদহকে বাংলাদেশি পতাকাবাহী বাংলার জয়যাত্রা নামক জাহাজটির হরমুজ প্রণালি নিরাপদে পার হতে সহায়তার অনুরোধ করেছেন বলে পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয়
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‘কমিটমেন্ট’ ঠিক রেখেছে জামায়াত, একসঙ্গে কাজ করার প্রত্যাশা মিতুর
এজন্য এনসিপির আহ্বায়কসহ অন্যদের ধন্যবাদ জানাই। তারা আমাকে যোগ্য মনে করে দল থেকে মনোনয়ন দিয়েছে।
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Politics
JCD, Shibir hold counter-protests at CU after Ctg college clashes
Campus tensions rise following violence over “gupto” graffiti
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Warrant issued for arrest of lawmaker Amir Hamza
The Chauhali Cognisance Court in Sirajganj on Tuesday issued an arrest warrant against Kushtia-3 lawmaker and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami leader Mufti Amir Hamza in a defamation case filed over his alleged
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Swechchhasebak Dal leader, 9 others injured in shooting
AT LEAST 10 people, including a local leader of the Jatiyatabadi Swechchhasebak Dal, the volunteer wing of the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party, were injured when unidentified assailants opened fire at
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53 submit nominations for JS reserved women’s seats
Fifty three candidates submitted their nomination papers till 4:00pm on Tuesday for the election to the reserved women’s seats in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad, representing various political parties, alliances and
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JCD units protest ‘Shibir assault’ at Ctg City College
Rallies, processions held at Dhaka university and Jahangirnagar University
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Business
German investor morale lowest in three years on Iran war fallout
German investor morale slid to its lowest level in over three years in April, a survey showed Tuesday, as the Middle East war threatens to snuff out a tentative recovery
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India’s fertiliser output drops by a quarter amid war
India’s fertiliser production plunged nearly a quarter in March, official data showed, after natural gas imports used in its manufacture were hit by the Middle East conflict.
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Requests sent to countries over S Alam, Beximco's fortunes
Bangladesh has begun legal and diplomatic steps to recover money allegedly laundered abroad by tycoons, the finance minister told parliament Tuesday, vowing that there would be "no compromise" in enforcing
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Editorial
Saving ourselves through Earth Day
Imagine a summer day in Dhaka: the temperature is soaring but running water is scarce. There is infrastructure in place but the groundwater has dropped so far that the system
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When a cartoon becomes a crime, again
In August 2024, shortly after the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s regime, BNP’s then Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman made a statement that earned him rare political capital, particularly in progressive and
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Banking sector reform: Benefits of bank mergers and our reluctance
Compared to other peer countries, Bangladesh not only has more commercial banks, but it also faces several related issues. These issues include lack of capital, bad loans, and excessive interference
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Can we ever seek justice for sexual violence?
Yet another recent incident highlights the lack of security that haunts women and children in Bangladesh.
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How poor governance broke Bangladesh's immunisation model
Bangladesh’s Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) has long been one of the country’s most celebrated public health successes.
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Entertainment
Actor Tarikuzzaman Tapan battling terminal cancer, family seeks support
Even without often taking on lead roles, actor Tarikuzzaman Tapan won the hearts of audiences with performances that evoked both laughter and tears. Despite battling a serious illness, he last
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Shilpakala reverses hall cancellation after backlash
The dispute centres on theatre troupe Tarua, which had secured the National Theatre Hall for April 22–24 to stage “All Quiet on the Western Front”, an adaptation of the legendary
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Gore, grit, horror: Vicky Zahed unpacks the philosophy behind ‘Chokro 2’
Drawing from these disturbing events and weaving them with his own imagination, Vicky candidly opens up about his latest release, “Chokro 2”, which emerged as one of the standout highlights
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Aranyak to stage ‘Rarang’ on May Day
The narrative follows a community pushed to the margins, where survival becomes a constant struggle. It depicts how deprivation, systemic neglect and exploitation lead to organised resistance among Santals seeking
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Health
Modern alternatives could sharply cut tobacco harm
Safer alternatives to smoking could substantially reduce the harm caused by tobacco use, subject matter experts have mentioned. They argued that products such as vaping devices, nicotine pouches, and snus
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Life style
Stylish sarees and blouses that shine beyond just Pahela Baishakh
Embrace Pahela Baishakh with stunning designer sarees, featuring timeless Gorod, elegant Jamdani, and sophisticated Rajshahi silk. Elevate traditional Bengali fashion using high-fashion halter neck blouses or modern fusion drapes to
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Teep trends show tradition can be fashion-forward and fun
Explore the cultural significance of the teep in Bengal, evolving from traditional ritual to modern urban fashion. Whether paired with Jamdani sarees or denim, this versatile accessory symbolizes identity, feminine
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