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Group exhibition ‘One Square Stories’ promotes artwork as gift
Gallery Bhumi is organising a group art exhibition titled One Square Stories, aiming to create art collectors and promote artwork as gift items, which is under way at Lalmatia in
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Publishers urge Tarique to postpone Ekushey Book Fair in Ramadan
Prakashak Oikya, a platform for publishers, on Saturday urged Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairman Tarique Rahman to postpone the forthcoming Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2026 due to Ramadan, said a press
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Strong earthquake off Vanuatu coast
A magnitude-6.4 earthquake struck off the coast of Vanuatu on Saturday, with a local resident describing it as ‘very big’ despite no initial reports of damage.
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Trump threatens to order poll reforms, bypassing Congress
US president Donald Trump on Friday threatened to try to bypass Congress and force new voting laws ahead of the November midterm elections, where his Republican Party fears losing control
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Power change in Iran would be ‘best thing’: Trump
US president Donald Trump said Friday that a change of government in Iran would be the ‘best thing that could happen,’ as he sent a second aircraft carrier to the
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Bangladesh
‘Yes’ vote wins in referendum in Rajshahi
‘Yes’ vote secured a decisive victory in the referendum held alongside the 13th national parliamentary election, winning by more than double the number of ‘No’ votes across all six constituencies
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Politics of courtesy beyond the ballot battle in Rajshahi
Following a competitive contest in the 13th National Parliament Election in Rajshahi-3 (Paba-Mohanpur), an exemplary instance of cordial and respectful politics has been set. After the heat of the election
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Peace and order must be maintained at any cost: Tarique Rahman
In the post-13th National Parliamentary Election situation, BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has emphasised the utmost importance of maintaining peace and order in the country. He stated that law and order
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All have moral, political responsibility to implement reforms: Ali Riaz
Professor Ali Riaz, special assistant to the chief adviser and former vice-chairman of the National Consensus Commission, stressed political considerations over legal ones in implementing the July Charter. Professor Ali
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Return to Dhaka starts as holidays end
Offices will reopen today as the four-day public holiday for the 13th national elections and the referendum ends with the nation being set for the newly elected government to take
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Housewife hacked to death in Gazipur
A 28-year-old housewife, Azirin Nesha, was hacked to death by unidentified assailants early Saturday in the Rowshan Market area under Kashimpur Police Station of Gazipur. Azirin Nesha, the daughter of
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Literary festival held in Netrakona
The 29th Literary Festival and Khalekdad Chowdhury Literary Award ceremony were held in Netrakona on Saturday, drawing writers, cultural activists and officials to a day-long celebration of literature and heritage.
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International
Polls credible, peaceful, say int’l observers
International election observers have found that Bangladesh’s 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections were transparent, credible and held in a peaceful manner.
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Foreign leaders continue to greet Tarique
International communities on Saturday continued to greet Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairman Tarique Rahman on his party’s sweeping victory in Bangladesh’s 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections held on February 12 as well
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Trump threatens to order election reforms, bypassing Congress
US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to try to bypass Congress and force new voting laws ahead of the November midterm elections, where his Republican Party fears losing control
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Zelensky says all Ukrainian power plants damaged, calls Putin slave to war
Every power plant in Ukraine has been damaged by Russian attacks, forcing millions to face heating cuts in the cold, President Volodymyr Zelensky told the Munich Security Conference Saturday, calling
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EU chief observer Ivars terms Bangladesh polls as credible, competently managed
The European Union Election Observation Mission to Bangladesh chief observer, Ivars Ijabs, on Saturday said that the 2026 parliamentary elections of Bangladesh were credible and competently managed for the first
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Arundhati Roy pulls out of Berlin Film Festival over Gaza row
Award-winning Indian writer Arundhati Roy said Friday she was withdrawing from the Berlin Film Festival over jury president Wim Wenders’s comments that cinema should “stay out of politics” when asked
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US military preparing for possible weeks-long operations against Iran
The United States military is preparing for the possibility of weeks-long operations against Iran if President Donald Trump orders military action, according to two US officials, raising concerns of a
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Technology
ByteDance unveils Doubao 2.0 while facing Disney copyright allegations
China’s ByteDance, the parent company behind TikTok, has released Doubao 2.0, the latest version of its AI chatbot, as competition intensifies in the country’s fast-moving AI sector and the company
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Anthropic, AWS, Microsoft among 15 firms forming Trusted Tech Alliance
15 technology companies from Asia, Africa, Europe and North America have launched a new coalition called the Trusted Tech Alliance (TTA), aimed at promoting what they describe as a more
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Sport
Markram, Jansen lead South Africa to brink of T20 Super Eights
Captain Aiden Markam's unbeaten 86 and 4-40 by Marco Jansen led South Africa to a seven-wicket thrashing of New Zealand on Saturday to all but book their Super Eights berth
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Banton powers England to victory over Scotland
Tom Banton's unbeaten 63 led England to a five-wicket T20 World Cup victory over Scotland in Kolkata on Saturday that kept Harry Brook's side on course for the Super Eights.
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BCB boss turns down India-Pakistan match invitation ‘since team not playing’
Aminul is currently in Dhaka after returning from Kuwait, where he attended a meeting of Asian Cricket Council (ACC).
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Suryakumar says India v Pakistan 'not just another game'
India captain Suryakumar Yadav admitted Saturday that no matter how much his team tried to prepare for Sunday's T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan as "just another game", it would
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Sanjida leads Bangladesh to win in Asia Cup rising stars opener
Left-arm spinner Sanjida Akter Meghla claimed 3-20 as Bangladesh A women's team defended a meager 115 runs to seal a thrilling 4-run victory over Sri Lankan Women's A team at
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Head channels 2023 glory to rescue Australia’s T20 World Cup campaign
Australia’s T20 World Cup hopes have been jolted by a shock defeat to Zimbabwe and growing injury woes -- but stand-in captain Travis Head insists his side should lean on
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Politics
Tarique warns against post-polls unrest
Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday called on party leaders and activists across the country to remain calm and vigilant in the post-election period, warning against any attempt
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One more killed, dozens injured in post-election violence
One more person was killed and 31 others injured in attacks and clashes in post-election violence in five districts, namely, Bagerhat, Rajshahi, Natore, Gazipur and Sirajganj, in about 24 hours
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Tarique to visit Jamaat amir, NCP chief today
Following a landslide victory of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections, BNP chairman Tarique Rahman is set to pay courtesy visits to Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami amir Shafique
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Jamaat accepts overall election outcome, seeks recount in 30 constituencies
The Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Saturday said that it had accepted the overall outcome of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections and pledged to serve as a vigilant, principled, and peaceful opposition.
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Two-thirds of MPs new faces
At least 200 newly elected lawmakers, several of them top political leaders, are set to enter the Jatiya Sangsad for the first time following the 13th parliamentary elections held on
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Business
China to scrap tariffs for most of Africa from May: Xi
Beijing’s scrapping of tariffs for all but one African country will start May 1, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Saturday, according to state media.
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LafargeHolcim unveils salinity-resistant cement ‘Holcim Coastal Guard’ for coastal areas
LafargeHolcim Bangladesh PLC (LHB) has launched a new salinity- and sulphate-resistant cement, Holcim Coastal Guard, designed to address the growing environmental challenges in the country’s coastal areas.
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Import, export activities resume at Hili Land Port
After a three-day hiatus, including a weekly holiday due to the 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections, import-export activities at the Hili Land Port in Dinajpur resumed on Saturday.
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Editorial
Let women lead
This election opened a real path for democracy in Bangladesh and the energy was visible everywhere. From village tea stalls to city discussions, people talked about policy. They debated leadership
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It’s all about efficiency
The Washington Post has just fired one third of its journalists. We can, if we wish, look at this as a vile hollowing out of that essential counterparty to democracy,
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The new Bangladesh must shun political violence
Political parties must commit to mutual respect and tolerance.
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Column by Mahfuz Anam: The likely PM’s first crucial challenge
Hearty congratulations to the BNP as a party and to its leader, Tarique Rahman, for a magnificent win. This is not just the win of a political party in an
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Rethinking future of textile
FOR decades, Bangladesh’s economic success has rested on one central pillar: low-cost textile and garment manufacturing. This model delivered employment, export growth and global integration. But it is now approaching
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Entertainment
Defining love, trust, respect: Power couples of showbiz
While stories of broken marriages often make headlines, there are equally inspiring examples of couples who have spent years under the same roof in love and harmony. Several star couples
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The many meanings of love through celebrities’ eyes
The definition of love varies from person to person. To some, love means trust; to others, it means dependence. Celebrities, too, have shared diverse opinions on what love means to
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AI film school trains next generation of Hollywood moviemakers
Laid-off and sidelined by last year’s production slowdown, Hollywood visual‑effects veteran Michael Eng discovered a gap in his resume while perusing job listings in Los Angeles– experience in machine learning.
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Spider-Noir teaser: Nicolas Cage unveils gritty, black-and-white Spider-Man twist
Nicolas Cage is stepping into a darker corner of the Marvel universe as the first teaser for “Spider-Noir” drops — and fans are already buzzing about its striking black-and-white aesthetic.
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Life style
Global icon Ahad Raza Mir wears Bangladeshi brand Zurhem during Australia tour
The looks were curated by renowned celebrity stylist and Sunday Times Pakistan Editorial Content Director Ozan Khan, who selected Zurhem for its distinctive approach
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Ramadan discounts: Hotels-resorts offer deals as tourism slows
Several resorts and hotels have announced discounted packages in anticipation of Ramadan and Eid. Some properties have specifically designed Ramadan-focused offers to encourage bookings.
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