Headline
Mera Peak: Journey to the world’s highest trekking summit
After a long silence, the Himalayas called me back -- an irresistible summons that only mountains possess. And I had to respond.
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Players withdraw boycott, BPL to resume today
Cricketers’ Welfare Association of Bangladesh withdrew its boycott late last night following a meeting with Bangladesh Cricket Board officials, opening the door for the Bangladesh Premier League to resume from
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Seat-sharing deal: 179 for Jamaat, 30 for NCP; IAB not on board yet
Amid brewing tensions between Jamaat-e-Islami and Islami Andolon Bangladesh (IAB) over seat sharing, the Jamaat-led 11-party electoral alliance yesterday announced single candidates for 253 constituencies.
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A step towards improving medical education quality
Bangladesh has formally begun the accreditation process for medical education, with the Bangladesh Medical Education Accreditation Council (BMEAC) accrediting two government medical colleges for the first time to ensure quality
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Venezuela's Machado says she 'presented' Trump with Nobel medal
Noble Committee previously said that their prizes can't be transferred
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European military mission in Greenland as US aim ‘remains intact’
A European military mission was taking shape in Greenland on Thursday, drawing a sharp rebuke from Russia, as Denmark said Washington still aimed to take control of the mineral-rich Arctic
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Iran vows to defend itself
Iran vowed on Thursday to defend itself against any foreign threat, after US president Donald Trump said he would ‘watch it and see’ about military action over the crackdown on
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Bangladesh
EC Confirms Pabna-1, Pabna-2 Polls for February 12
Timetable issued after Appellate Division suspends earlier postponement
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Dhaka air ranks world’s most polluted Friday morning
Dhaka, the overcrowded capital of Bangladesh, topped the list of cities with the worst air quality on Friday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 273 at 8:25am.
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Which 30 seats will NCP contest?
One of the partners of the Jamaat-e-Islami–led 11-party electoral alliance, the National Citizen Party (NCP), has been allocated 30 seats under the finalized list of candidates for the upcoming 13th
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‘How many more people will be maimed before mine explosions stop?’
In the past five years, 27 people have become disabled due to mine explosions along the Myanmar border. These incidents occurred over 220 kilometers of border in Naikhongchhari of Bandarban,
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International
Trump announces 'board of peace' formed for Gaza
The board will supervise a 15-member Palestinian technocratic committee
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Trump accepts Nobel medal from Venezuelan opposition leader Machado
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado gave her Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump on Thursday during a White House meeting.
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Govt to negotiate as US halts immigrant visas for Bangladesh
The United States said on Wednesday that it was halting the processing of immigrant visas from 75 countries, which included Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Iran and Somalia.
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European troops in Greenland have no impact on Trump's pursuit: White House
The deployment of European troops in Greenland has no impact on US President Donald Trump's plans to take control of the Arctic island from Denmark, the White House said Thursday
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Washington completes first sale of Venezuelan oil
The United States has finalized a sale of Venezuelan oil — the first since Washington took control of the sector following the toppling of president Nicolas Maduro, a US official
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Europeans send troops to Greenland as Trump presses claim
European countries sent small numbers of military personnel to Greenland on Thursday
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Technology
Alibaba's Qwen AI can now order food and book trips
Alibaba has launched a new upgrade to its Qwen AI app, enabling it to perform real-world tasks such as ordering food delivery and booking travel within the chat interface.
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Nevronus Systems launches commercial AI-powered retinal diagnostic system
Nevronus Systems has recently launched a commercial artificial intelligence-powered retinal diagnostic system.
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Tecno launches Spark Go 3 in Bangladesh
Tecno has officially launched the Spark Go 3 in Bangladesh.
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OpenAI strikes $10 billion deal with chipmaker Cerebras
OpenAI has recently announced that it will purchase up to 750 megawatts of computing power from chipmaker Cerebras in a deal valued at more than $10 billion over its three-year
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Sport
‘ICC delegation likely to arrive soon’
The BCB leadership held a video conference with the ICC last Tuesday and had reaffirmed its decision not to send the team to India
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Provoked into protest?
The BPL has long been no stranger to controversy, but never on this scale.
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Talking points: Carrick given Manchester derby baptism of fire
Michael Carrick has the chance to make a fine first impression to his short-term stint as Manchester United manager by derailing local rivals Manchester City's Premier League title challenge on
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Who are the top scorers at AFCON 2025?
Brahim Díaz has tightened his grip on the Golden Boot race at the 2025 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations, extending his lead after scoring again as hosts Morocco booked
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Platini says Infantino has become 'more of an autocrat since the pandemic'
Infantino was Platini's deputy from 2009 and 2015 when the Frenchman headed European football's governing body.
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Yamal scores as Barca edge Racing to reach Copa del Rey quarters
The Catalan side registered 11th consecutive victory across all competitions.
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আলোচিত
১১ দলের আসন সমঝোতা: ১৭৯ আসনে জামায়াত, ৩০ আসনে এনসিপি
নানা জল্পনা-কল্পনা শেষে ১১ দলীয় নির্বাচনী জোটের আসন ঘোষণা করলেও এখনও পর্যন্ত মীমাংসা হয়নি ইসলামী আন্দোলন বাংলাদেশের জোটে অংশগ্রহণ। বৃহস্পতিবার (১৫ জানুয়ারি) ইঞ্জিনিয়ারিং ইনস্টিটিউটে আয়োজিত সংবাদ সম্মেলনে দলভিত্তিক আসনসংখ্যা ঘোষণা
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একটি বিশেষ রাজনৈতিক দল ধর্মীয় অনুভূতির ক্রমাগত অপব্যবহার চালাচ্ছে: মাহ্দী আমিন
একটি বিশেষ রাজনৈতিক দল তাদের স্বার্থ হাসিল করার জন্য ধর্মীয় অনুভূতির ক্রমাগত অপব্যবহার চালিয়ে যাচ্ছে বলে অভিযোগ করেছেন বিএনপি চেয়ারম্যান-এর উপদেষ্টা ও নির্বাচন পরিচালনা কমিটি মুখপাত্র মাহ্দী আমিন।
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বোনের গোসলের ছবি ফেসবুকে, বিচার চাওয়ায় ২ ভাইকে কুপিয়ে জখম
ফরিদপুরের মধুখালী উপজেলার রায়পুর ইউনিয়নের বকশিপুর এলাকায় মঙ্গলবার রাতে দুই ভাইকে ধারালো অস্ত্র দিয়ে এলোপাতাড়ি কুপিয়ে জখম করার অভিযোগ পাওয়া গেছে।
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ক্রিকেটারদের ‘অপমান’ করায় নাজমুলের তীব্র সমালোচনা ক্রীড়া উপদেষ্টার
‘বিষয়টি বিসিবির অভ্যন্তরীণ হলেও আশা করি বোর্ড প্রয়োজনীয় পদক্ষেপ নেবে।’
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এরফান সোলতানির মৃত্যুদণ্ড স্থগিত করেছে ইরান
ইরানে সরকারবিরোধী আন্দোলনের অপরাধে ফাঁসির সাজাপ্রাপ্ত এরফান সোলতানির মৃত্যুদণ্ড স্থগিত করেছে কর্তৃপক্ষ। তার পরিবারের সদস্য এবং নরওয়েভিত্তিক মানবাধিকার সংস্থা হেনগাও-এর বরাত দিয়ে সিএনএন এ তথ্য
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Politics
BNP demands seat-wise postal ballots
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Thursday demanded constituency-specific postal ballots featuring candidate names and symbols, accusing the Election Commission of running a flawed and biased system that was disadvantaging the
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Jamaat-IAB rift yet to be healed
The rift between the Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh and the Islami Andolan Bangladesh over seat sharing in the next general election, scheduled for February 12, is yet to be resolved as the
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Civic condolence over Khaleda’s death today
A civic condolence meeting in memory of late Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia will be held on Friday at the South Plaza of the Jatiya
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Mamunul Haque hopes Islami Andolan will be on board despite absence from key meeting
List of candidates for 250 constituencies would be announced tonight
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Business
TRANSFORM marks 10 years of collaboration, supports 13 enterprises in Bangladesh
TRANSFORM, an impact accelerator that supports visionary enterprises across Asia and Africa, marked more than a decade of collaboration on Thursday, according to a press release. Since its launch in
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D.Net appoints co-founder Shah Md Ahsan Habib as governing body chairperson
D.Net has appointed Professor Dr Shah Md Ahsan Habib as chairperson of its governing body, effective January 1, 2026, according to a press release. A co-founder of D.Net, Habib brings
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Editorial
Growth and reform must find common ground
The latest World Bank forecast -- a GDP growth of 4.6% in FY26 which is below initial projections -- is nothing if not a sobering reminder that while we have
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From streets to ballots: Why new parties keep repeating old patterns
In Bangladesh’s political landscape, the July Revolution of 2024 marked a rare rupture. What initiated as a student-driven revolt against fascism swiftly expanded into a wider civic awakening. In the
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Opinion Turning point in Bangladesh
The nation now approaches the final stage of the transition from the Interim Government to a government directly chosen by the people of Bangladesh. This is perhaps the most critical
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Wedding feasts: From kacchi biryani to sushi?
Well, the title says it all. I know, the first reaction from you is: Boy, wedding feast menus sure have changed. From what I hear, there’s been a radical shift
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Entertainment
Bangladeshi guitar legend Kamal reflects on four decades of music
Veteran guitarist Ibrahim Ahmed Kamal of legendary Bangladeshi rock band Warfaze has shared a deeply personal reflection on his four-decade-long journey in music, describing it as the “greatest achievement” of
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Photo exhibition chronicles Khaleda Zia’s political life
Nearly 100 photographs will be displayed, tracing major phases of Khaleda Zia’s personal and political life. The images move from her early years in public life to her rise as
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Salahuddin Lavlu questions future of family-centred films
Actor and director Salahuddin Lavlu has shared his reservations about directing new films, citing shifts in time, content, and audience preferences.
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Muktodhara marks 36 years with recitation festival
The anniversary festival will feature both group and solo recitation performances. Alongside Muktodhara, several invited recitation organisations will take part in the programme.
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