Headline
UK meningitis outbreak cases rise to 27: official
The number of meningitis cases being probed by UK authorities has risen to 27, health officials said on Thursday, following an unprecedented deadly outbreak centred on a university...
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‘1971 Shei Shob Din’ to be screened in Texas
The acclaimed Bangladeshi film ‘1971 Shei Shob Din,’ directed by Hridi Huq, is scheduled to be screened at the Cinemark Pflugerville 20 and XD in Texas, USA, today.
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Blue Origin launches rocket with used booster for first time
Blue Origin, the US space company of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, on Sunday successfully reused and recovered a booster for its New Glenn rocket, confirming its mastery of a technical
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Zelensky slams oil sanctions relief for Russia
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday condemned the easing of sanctions on Russian oil after the United States extended a waiver meant to soften surging energy prices driven by the
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IBBL clients demand asset recovery, S Alam arrest
Islami Bank customers at a human chain in front of the bank’s head office on Sunday demanded arrest of loan defaulter S Alam, recovery of his laundered money and cancellation
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Bangladesh
I was abducted, tortured over Facebook post, businessman tells ICT
A businessman on Sunday told the International Crimes Tribunal-1 that he was abducted, secretly detained, and tortured in 2020 over Facebook posts critical of the then government and India.
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Prosecution for indictment of Shamim Osman, 11 others
The prosecution on Sunday prayed to the International Crimes Tribunal-1 to frame charges against former Awami League lawmaker Shamim Osman and 11 others for their alleged involvement in crimes against
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Govt looks to shift from rent-seeking economy
The government has signalled a decisive shift in economic strategy, aiming to move Bangladesh away from entrenched rent-seeking practices towards a more transparent, productivity-driven growth model. Speaking at a policy
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Economists urge structural reforms to strengthen BD's macroeconomic stability
Speakers at two macroeconomic sessions of the 9th SANEM Annual Economists' Conference on Saturday called for urgent reforms to address deep-rooted structural weaknesses in Bangladesh's economic management, warning that these
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BRTA, stakeholders meet as fuel price hike triggers push for bus, truck fare revision
The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) has held a meeting with stakeholders to determine how much bus and truck fares should increase following the recent fuel price hike. The meeting
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Hasnat ignites debate in House over content creator's arrest for post on Chief Whip
The arrest of a social media content creator for sharing an innocuous cartoon sparked a heated debate in Parliament on Sunday after Hasnat Abdullah, the National Citizen Party MP from
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Mirza Fakhrul leaves for China on official visit
BNP Secretary General and LGRD and Co-operatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has left for China on an official visit at the invitation of the Chinese government. BNP Media Cell
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International
Pakistan prime minister speaks with Iran's president
Shahbaz Sharif reaffirmed their commitment as a facilitator of peace and regional stability
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Iran rebuffs Trump announcement of new peace talks, state news agency reports
'NO MORE MR NICE GUY' if Iran doesn't accept the deal, says Trump
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Trump says US destroyer hit Iran cargo ship trying to evade blockade
US Marines have custody of the Iranian vessel, he says
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Lebanese army restores road, bridge damaged by Israeli strikes
Lebanon’s military said yesterday it had reopened a road and bridge damaged by Israeli strikes in the country’s south, as a 10-day truce holds between Hezbollah and Israel.
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Iran currently has no decision to send a negotiating delegation to Pakistan, news agency reports
There is currently no decision by Iran to send a negotiating delegation to Pakistan "as long as there is a naval blockade," Iran's Tasnim news agency reported on Sunday, citing
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Technology
Jobs of the week
Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
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Microsoft to shut down Outlook Lite on May 26
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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Meta's new wave of layoffs begins May 20: report
Meta plans to conduct an initial round of widespread layoffs on May 20, cutting about 10% of its global workforce, or close to 8,000 employees, according to a report by
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Humanoid robots take to the track in China's half-marathon event
Humanoid robots lined up alongside human runners in a half-marathon event in China, offering a striking visual of machines navigating a real-world course on two legs.
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Sport
Is hope enough to fix batting crisis?
As it stands, Bangladesh cricketers and their fans seem to share one defining trait -- an almost stubborn tendency to cling to hope.
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Endrick stars as Lyon dent PSG's Ligue 1 title hopes
Brazilian prodigy Endrick scored one goal and set up another as Lyon claimed a surprise 2-1 win away to Paris Saint-Germain on Sunday, denting the reigning European champions' bid for
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BCB to honour Rubel ahead of second Bangladesh-New Zealand ODI
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will honour Rubel Hossain ahead of the second ODI between Bangladesh and New Zealand at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Monday, following
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Litton, Miraz headline final day of DPL player transfers
The inclusion of Litton and Miraz in the same Rupganj side drew the most attention, with the national teammates set to play together for the club for the first time.
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Rinku blitz leads Kolkata to first win of IPL season
Rinku Singh hit an unbeaten 53 to lead Kolkata Knight Riders to their first win of the IPL season as they beat Rajasthan Royals by four wickets in a low-scoring
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নতুন রাজনৈতিক দলের আত্মপ্রকাশ, অনুষ্ঠানে কর্নেল অলি-রাশেদ প্রধান
দেশের রাজনৈতিক অঙ্গনে নতুন দল হিসেবে আত্মপ্রকাশ করেছে বাংলাদেশ আজাদ পার্টি (বিএপি)। রবিবার (১৯ এপ্রিল) রাজধানীর জাতীয় প্রেস ক্লাবে আয়োজিত এক অনুষ্ঠানের মাধ্যমে আত্মপ্রকাশ হয় নতুন এ দলটির।
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Politics
Jamaat protests at fuel price hike
The Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Sunday protested at and expressed deep concern over the fuel price hike, saying that it would increase the sufferings of the common people.
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‘If there’s no fuel shortage, why are drivers waiting in lines till midnight?’
Rumeen Farhana tells parliament the reality at filling stations exposes a mismatch with the govt’s public stance
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45 leaders of UP Bangladesh, SAD and AB Party join NCP
A person’s previous political identity would not be the party’s main consideration, Nahid Islam says
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NCP leader resigns after being named in Nari Shakti committee without consent
NCP announces the 53-member full committee of its women's wing, Jatiya Nari Shakti
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Ignore people at your peril
Leaders of the Jamaat‑e‑Islami‑led 11‑party alliance yesterday urged the government to adopt a pro‑people stance, warning that if the opposition’s street movement continues, it would not “bode well” for the
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‘Past govts’ measles vaccination failure unforgivable crime’
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday termed the “life-threatening failure” of the previous two governments to vaccinate children against measles across the country an “unforgivable crime”.
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Business
Govt urged to appoint FBCCI administrator from business community
Top business leaders from various sectors urged the government on Sunday to appoint a business community administrator to the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry ahead of the
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Midland Bank signs MoU with Axentec to Adopt Tier-4 Cloud Technology
Midland Bank PLC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Axentec PLC, a subsidiary of Robi Axiata, to adopt advanced cloud technology for its data center management and computing
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Dhaka Bank signs strategic auto loan agreement with Toyota Bangladesh
Dhaka Bank PLC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Toyota Bangladesh Limited to establish a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening auto financing services for customers, according to a press
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Editorial
Healthcare needs more than grand plans
Some recent initiatives by the incumbent government, in line with its vision for the future, suggest that revitalising the country's ailing health sector is a top priority. An initiative has
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How ‘small countries’ are becoming big players
The world is going through a tough time; it would not be wrong to say that, after the Second World War, this is the first time the world is experiencing
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Eviction drive to clear off hawkers from footpath
Considered impartially, eviction of hawkers from Dhaka's footpaths appears to be a delicate subject. Both political expediency and kickback economy are involved in this business. Crucially, operation of such unauthorised
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The price of subsidised delay
Govt must manage impact of fuel price adjustments on economy.
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Quiet shift towards coercion at India’s borders
IN 2025, border killings along the Bangladesh–India frontier reached a five-year high, with at least 34 Bangladeshi nationals killed by India’s Border Security Force, according to the Bangladeshi human rights
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Entertainment
A stalwart’s sixty: Tauquir Ahmed celebrated by cultural personalities
At sixty, Tauquir Ahmed stands at a point where a life in the arts begins to take on its full shape. Today (April 19), at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, colleagues
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Bassbaba Sumon lends voice to ‘Andhar’
Sumon is also directly connected to the film’s story. He co-wrote “Andhar” with Shakib Chowdhury and Adnan Adib Khan of Cryptic Fate. Speaking about the project, Sumon described it as
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Popular drama ‘Eta Amaderi Golpo’ nears its end
While the director's previous television serials such as “Graduate”, “Mic”, and “Chander Nijer Kono Alo Nei” were also well received during their run, this drama has surpassed them all.
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Chittralekha Guha returns to stage with ‘Lutfar Prodeep’
Set against a historical backdrop, the play revisits the fall of Bengal’s last independent Nawab while centring on the emotional journey of Lutfunnisa, wife of Siraj ud-Daulah.
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Health
Measles wave strains public hospitals; pvt care largely unused
Government hospitals in the capital, particularly designated facilities, are under severe strain as a surge in measles infections drives a growing influx of patients, while private hospitals report little to
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Rat poison found in HiPP baby food jar in Austria, police say
Rat poison was found inside a jar of HiPP baby food, Austrian police said late on Saturday after the product was recalled from 1,500 SPAR supermarkets in the country over
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Life style
11 organisations offer jobs to those without prior experience, salary exceeds Tk 50,000
By taking advantage of these programmes, individuals can begin their professional careers directly at the management or leadership level without prior experience.
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