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Man sent to jail over killing stepson in Dhaka's Mirpur
Accused is a drug addict, victim’s mother alleges
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Is war between Iran and US really ending?
US President Donald Trump has said that the United States is “very close” to reaching a deal with Iran.
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When work and leisure fail, does protest fill the void?
If work cannot sustain meaning, and leisure cannot restore it, people will create new spaces where both can be reclaimed.
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The promised end of mob culture has yet to arrive
From Shahbagh to Kushtia, repeated attacks show that official warnings mean little when violent crowds face too few consequences
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Chattogram court grants bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das in one case
Former ISKCON leader remains in jail as he still faces six other cases, including one over the murder of lawyer Saiful Islam Alif
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Agent banking expands access, but gaps remain, study finds
Bangladesh’s agent banking revolution has a paradox at its heart; over the past decade, the country has built one of South Asia’s most extensive agent banking networks over 21,000 outlets
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Bangladesh
Bangladesh, Pakistan foreign ministers meet at Antalya Diplomacy Forum
Pakistan FM Ishaq Dar, Bangladesh FM Khalilur Rahman hold talks on sidelines
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India reviewing Bangladesh’s request to extradite Hasina: MEA
Request being examined as part of ongoing judicial and internal legal processes, MEA spokesperson says
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Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant first unit gets commissioning license
The license has been issued based on the assessment and review of national and international regulatory agencies.
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Another murder within 3 days in city’s Mohammadpur
Another murder has taken place within three days in the Rayerbazar area of Mohammadpur in the capital. Before the shock of the broad-daylight killing of teenage gang leader Iman Hossain,
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Police pick up JAGPA spokesperson Rashed Prodhan’s PS
Police dispersed them. At that time, two protesters were speaking to journalists near the residence. Rashed Prodhan’s PS, Jonny Nandi, allegedly attacked the protesters. At one stage, police took him
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‘Stop the baby from crying, or I’ll kill it’: Infant allegedly smothered to death
A three-month-old baby has allegedly been killed in front of its mother after the accused said, “Stop the baby from crying, or I’ll kill it,” and then held the child’s
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US Special Envoy for Best Future Generations Charles J Harder to visit Saturday
The mission of Special Envoy Harder’s office is to protect and promote the interests and well-being of children (0-17) throughout the world.
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International
Strait of Hormuz open: Iran's foreign minister
Trump welcomes Iranian announcement
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Trump says ‘no money’ to be involved in any Iran nuclear deal
No money will exchange hands in any way, shape, or form, he says
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Over 38,000 women, girls killed in Gaza war by end of 2025: UN
Over 38,000 women and girls were killed in the Gaza war by the end of 2025, the UN estimated Friday, amounting to over half of the 71,000 deaths recorded by
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Hormuz passage ‘completely open’ for rest of ceasefire: Iran FM
Oil prices plunged more than 10 per cent on Friday after Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would be “completely open” for the rest of the ceasefire with the United
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Average of 47 women and girls killed daily during Gaza war, UN says
Around one million women and girls are displaced in Gaza, UN Women says
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Trump says Israel banned from bombing Lebanon
'Enough is enough!!!' — Trump in social media post
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Technology
Snap to close more than 300 roles; cutting about 1000 jobs
Snap Inc. said on Wednesday that it will lay off about 1,000 employees and close more than 300 unfilled positions as part of a cost-cutting effort.
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Microsoft to shut down Outlook Lite on 26 May
Microsoft will shut down its Outlook Lite app on 26 May, ending support for the lightweight email service launched in 2022 for Android devices with limited storage and slower internet
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Google launches native Gemini app for Mac
Google said on Wednesday that it is launching a native Gemini app for Mac, expanding access to its AI assistant on Apple’s desktop platform.
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Anthropic rolls out ID verification for certain Claude users
Anthropic, the company behind the Claude AI assistant, has begun rolling out identity verification for users accessing specific features or undergoing routine platform integrity checks. The announcement does not specify
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OpenAI acquires personal finance startup Hiro
OpenAI has acquired personal finance startup Hiro Finance, the company's founder, Ethan Bloch, recently announced. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Sport
Kings drop points as foreigners boycott BFL game
League leaders Bashundhara Kings stumbled in the Bangladesh Football League (BFL), playing out a 1-1 draw against Rahmatganj in Munshiganj on Friday after being forced to field an all-local eleven
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'270 was chaseable', insists Miraz after Bangladesh fail to chase 247
In what could generously be described as a polar take, Bangladesh captain Mehidy Hasan Miraz insisted that the Mirpur surface for the opening ODI against New Zealand was “a great
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Alcaraz withdraws from Madrid Masters after wrist injury
Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the Madrid Masters on Friday, increasing concerns over whether he will be able to defend his Roland Garros title.
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'He was my idol': Maradona doctor claims innocence at trial
Neurosurgeon Leopoldo Luque, 44, is on trial with six other medical professionals accused of gross negligence in Maradona's final days, leading to his death.
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Slot backs Ekitike to recover from 'devastating' Achilles injury
Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes Hugo Ekitike can come back even stronger from a ruptured Achilles tendon that has ended the French striker's season, and his dreams of playing in
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টঙ্গীতে থানায় অভিযোগ দিতে এসে গ্রেফতার আওয়ামী লীগ নেতা
গাজীপুরের টঙ্গীতে ভাড়াটিয়ার সাথে বিরোধের জেরে থানায় অভিযোগ দিতে এসে আওয়ামী লীগের এক নেতাকে গ্রেফতার করেছে পুলিশ।
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Politics
Banks don’t belong to any party, they belong to the people: Jamaat ameer
‘A black hand is being extended towards banks,’ he says
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Business
Stocks reverse as investors await news on US-Iran peace talks
Losses follow a healthy, record-breaking week for equities
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Transcom donates Tk 1.37 crore to workers’ welfare fund
Transcom Group has donated Tk 1.37 crore, which is 0.5 percent of the company’s profit, to the Workers’ Profit Participation Fund (WPPF) under the Ministry of Labour and Employment, reinforcing
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USDA trims Bangladesh’s cotton import outlook for third time
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has further lowered Bangladesh’s cotton import forecast for the ongoing marketing year (MY) 2025-26, citing reduced use in mills.
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Editorial
Protect low-income families from measles-induced poverty
It is unfortunate that parents are often driven to poverty simply to keep their children healthy and alive in Bangladesh, where citizens pay more than two-thirds of their total health
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The many lives of Asha Bhosle’s voice
Dum Maro Dum (Hare Rama Hare Krishna, 1971), that rebellious psychedelic cult anthem, followed by the sweet, flirty Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko from Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973),
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Opening the door for owners of looted banks poses a serious risk
The Bank Resolution Ordinance, issued during the previous interim government, has recently been passed at the national parliament.
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Entertainment
Festive Pahela Baishakh celebrations draw to a close at Shilpakala
Marking Chaitra Sankranti 1432 and Pahela Baishakh 1433, the Academy staged an elaborate five-day cultural programme, which drew to a close through a rich showcase of folk performances and film
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‘Bonolota Express’ becomes highest-grossing Bangladeshi film in North America
Adapted from Humayun Ahmed’s novel “Kichukkhon”, the film features an ensemble cast of Mosharraf Karim, Chanchal Chowdhury, Sabila Nur, Azmeri Haque Badhan, Zakia Bari Mamo, Shamol Mawla and Sariful Razz.
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Humayun Faridi honoured posthumously at his alma mater
At the Zahir Raihan Auditorium, organisers presented 18 special honours. Faridi—an alumnus of the university’s drama movement—was recognised for his enduring contribution to Bangladeshi theatre and film. His early engagement
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Srikanta Acharya returns to Dhaka with family
Srikanta Acharya, a prominent figure in contemporary Bengali music from West Bengal, has longstanding familial ties to Bangladesh. His ancestors hailed from Mymensingh, a connection he has repeatedly said deepens
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Health
26 children with ‘measles’ admitted in Mymensingh
Measles cases have continued to climb at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, with 26 more children admitted in the past 24 hours. The influx of new patients up to 9am Friday
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Measles will be under control by next week: Minister hopes
Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain hoped the measles situation will come under control by next week. “Measles outbreak has somewhat decreased in the country. Once the
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Life style
Bangladesh is not behind in coffee; it is starting fresh
Freed from old taste habits and growing with curiosity, Dhaka’s emerging coffee scene offers a rare chance to build a culture from the ground up
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