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Who investigates the state?
Drawing on years of work with families of the disappeared, this piece asks who can credibly investigate enforced disappearance in Bangladesh when the very institutions accused of carrying it out
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BRICS at 20: Why the New Delhi Summit matters to the Global South
BRICS enters its third decade facing sharper geopolitical tensions, deeper divisions, and growing expectations across the Global South.
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What does 'tension' really mean?
Bangladeshis in Australia are increasingly learning the language of psychological distress. Younger people, particularly those educated in Australia, are much more likely to talk about anxiety, depression, boundaries, trauma, self-esteem
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Gas supply to improve within 5-7 days, says PM Tarique
Prime minister says LNG disruption, falling domestic gas pressure and illegal extraction have contributed to supply shortages
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Bangladesh
Bangladesh plans 1,600mmcfd LNG capacity expansion by 2030: State minister
New terminals at Moheshkhali and Matarbari will raise regasification capacity as dependence on imported gas grows
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Draft Cyber Security Amendment Act a threat to freedom of expression: TIB
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has expressed deep concern over provisions in the draft Cyber Security (Amendment) Act, 2026, saying they pose serious risks to fundamental human rights, freedom of speech
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TIB warns draft cyber law could enable unchecked surveillance and repression
Organisation flags vague offences, non-bailable provisions and broad powers for a government-controlled council
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Bangladeshis need to learn Chinese language
Fourteen years ago, on 21 September 2012, I wrote an article titled "Motivation to Learn Chinese Language." I argued then that the ability to speak Bengali, English and Chinese simultaneously
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SAWEN nations adopt Kathmandu Declaration, pledge stronger action against wildlife trafficking
Member countries of the South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network (SAWEN) have adopted the “Kathmandu Declaration” to strengthen regional cooperation against illegal wildlife trade and related transnational organised crime. Ministers and
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3 measles deaths, 34 new cases reported in 24 hours
Bangladesh has reported three more deaths among patients with measles symptoms in a 24-hour count. Another 34 people tested positive for measles during the period. According to the Directorate General
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Bangladeshis ‘sold fake construction certificates’ for $500 each in NYC
Law enforcement agencies in New York City have found evidence that two Bangladeshi nationals have sold hundreds of fake certificates without providing training on workplace safety for a huge sum
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International
Houthis close in on Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Iran-aligned Houthis seized control of Yemen’s port city of Mocha yesterday and advanced down the Red Sea coast to strategic islands, military sources said, hours after President Donald Trump said
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Modi, Putin agree to strengthen ties
India yesterday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin had agreed to further strengthen the special relationship between their countries in talks that ranged over areas
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NY marks 25th anniv of 9/11
New York commemorated the 25th anniversary of the devastating September 11, 2001 attacks yesterday with a ceremony marked by controversy over President Donald Trump’s absence and right-wing outrage over the
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Could AI really kill us all?
Growing numbers of US lawmakers are calling for new rules after two Anthropic researchers warned that rapidly advancing AI could lead to human extinction in the not-too-distant future.
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Pakistan in a fix
For much of the past year, Pakistan has played a dual role as Riyadh’s defence partner and Washington’s backchannel to Tehran.
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Technology
Anthropic disrupts pro-Awami League fake-news operation in Bangladesh
Anthropic, the company behind the artificial intelligence (AI) assistant Claude, said on September 10 that it had disrupted an operation that used AI to produce fabricated Bengali news stories promoting
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Anthropic disrupts bioweapons research efforts, Russian hacking, Chinese Claude misuse
It also accused Chinese competitors of hacking attempts aimed at extracting Claude's capabilities in its latest Threat Intelligence report, which documented malicious use of its technology over the past eight
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Doomsday tech: could AI really kill us all?
Stark warnings from artificial intelligence researchers that advanced forms of the technology could wipe out humanity have raised questions over whether governments are moving fast enough to regulate it. What
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Technical fault halts Adani Godda unit, adds pressure to Bangladesh grid
800MW unit tripped after boiler fault; supply drops below 750MW
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Sport
FIFA rebuffs Morocco claim over 2030 World Cup final
FIFA said on Friday that a decision on the venue for the 2030 World Cup final would be made "in due course", after Moroccan football federation president Fouzi Lekjaa said
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Asia Cup failures rooted in weak pipeline
Women’s cricket has grown rapidly in recent years, and the Asia Cup highlighted not only Bangladesh’s in-game limitations but also the lack of growth behind them, largely stemming from a
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Nine sixes, 81 runs: Debutant Razaullah’s heroics keep England waiting for clean sweep
Debutant Razaullah launched a remarkable late salvo as Pakistan finally showed some fight at Edgbaston on Friday, setting England a target of 130 to seal a clean sweep in their
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Masood frustrates England’s victory push at Edgbaston
The visitors showed belated grit at the end of a one-sided series to reach 184-3 at lunch on the third day, trailing the home side by 136 runs as they
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Scaloni's future has become Argentina's biggest question after Messi retirement
For Scaloni, the decision is more personal. He has spent years under enormous pressure and has already achieved almost everything a coach can achieve with a national team. Continuing would
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সাইবার সুরক্ষা আইনের খসড়ায় মতপ্রকাশ ও বাকস্বাধীনতা হরণের ব‍্যাপক ঝুঁকি রয়েছে: টিআইবি
ডেইলি সিলেট ডেস্ক :: ২০২৬ সালের সাইবার সুরক্ষা (সংশোধন) আইনের খসড়ায় এমন কিছু বিধান অন্তর্ভুক্ত করা হয়েছে, যা জনগণের মৌলিক মানবাধিকার, বাকস্বাধীনতা ও স্বাধীন মতপ্রকাশের ক্ষেত্রে ব্যাপক ঝুঁকি সৃষ্টি করবে
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Politics
Efforts underway to 'refine' and bring back Awami League: Porwar
Jamaat secretary general claims people in govt and Delhi-linked groups are involved
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India 'a friend in name alone': Chief Whip
Parliament Chief Whip Nurul Islam Moni has launched a scathing attack on India, accusing New Delhi of a stark "contradiction" between its words and actions in bilateral relations. He said
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Business
Patuakhali’s seaweed potential yet to be tapped
Seaweeds scattered across the sandy shore and shallow waters of Kuakata beach in Patuakhali are emerging as a potential source of alternative income for coastal communities.
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Philip Kotler discusses AI in marketing with Bangladeshi professionals
Summit also announces Bangladesh edition of B2B Brand Management
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Land trader killed ‘by friend’ while trying to collect Tk 3 lakh in dues: Police
Body recovered from a sand pile in Dhaka’s Lalbagh after 3 days
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Editorial
Plugging fertilizer supply gaps for Aman cultivation
The reports that farmers in a number of northern districts including Kurigram, Lalmonirhat, Rajshahi do not get fertiliser from the authorised dealers at the government-fixed prices, even though the agriculture
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When old books become rare treasures
For the last couple of years, there has been a growing demand for old books, especially first prints or first editions, in the country. The older the first edition, the
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Battery rickshaws are not the enemy, poor regulation is
Battery-run rickshaws are easy to dislike. Mere minutes on social media is enough to see how intense the public backlash these days against them has become. These vehicles clog up
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Redistribute unpaid care work
Make it a shared responsibility to expand women’s economic opportunities.
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Entertainment
Israeli-made film about Gaza gets 25-minute ovation at Venice premiere
At the Venice Film Festival, Israeli filmmakers Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor premiered “NAZA, ” a documentary about Israel’s AI-powered mass killing in Gaza, drawing a 25-minute ovation. Based on
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Toronto comes alive with stars, premieres and buzzing crowds
The 51st Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) has officially raised its curtain on Thursday. The festival kicked off with the world premiere of Oscar-winning filmmaker Siân Heder’s ‘Being Heumann’. The
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Mehazabien turns heads with stunning Hong Kong photos
Actress Mehazabien Chowdhury loves travelling. In between work, she often takes trips to different places at home and abroad. This time, the actress has posted photos from her trip to
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Chhayanaut hosts an evening of Tagore with Laisa Ahmed Lisa, Imtiaz Ahmed
Rabindra Sangeet exponent Laisa Ahmed Lisa then performed “Modhur Tomar Shesh Je Na Pai” and “Bajao Amare Bajao”. Singer Imtiaz Ahmed followed with “Adhora Madhuri Dhorechhi” and “Modhur Modhur Dhoni
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Health
3 more die with measles-like symptoms, combined toll now 1,012
DGHS reports 1,077 new suspected measles and 34 new confirmed cases in 24 hours
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