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How life changed for me in my 40s
Embrace the transformative power of turning 40 by prioritizing self-love, setting boundaries, and building emotional resilience. Ageing brings newfound confidence, healthier habits, and the freedom to embrace life completely on
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When the real cost of food delivery is your health and wealth
Break the fast food delivery habit by creating a monthly ordering budget, meal prepping simple ingredients, and identifying emotional stress triggers. Reclaiming your kitchen safeguards long-term health, saves money, and
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How to keep your children safe on Dhaka roads
Anyone who's tried to cross the road in Dhaka knows what it's like: buses seem to cut each other off, rickshaws weaving through gaps that barely exist, CNGs, motorbikes, and
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How far does a Tk 25,000 salary go in Dhaka?
Living on Tk 25,000 per month in Dhaka is a reality if you tailor the word 'living' to mean 'calculating', 'sacrificing' and 'compromising'. To the fresh graduate, that's a good
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416 killed in road crashes across Bangladesh in July: RSF
Motorcycle accidents claimed 138 lives, while Dhaka division recorded the highest number of crashes and deaths
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PM Tarique Rahman to launch full Family Card rollout on August 16: Minister
Programme will initially cover 41 lakh beneficiaries this fiscal year, with plans to reach nearly 1.6 crore families within four years
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Pakistan restricts international media reporting outside main cities
Reporting outside Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi requires permission from authorities
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Bangladesh
July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum opens to visitors
Hundreds queue from morning to explore exhibits documenting the 2024 uprising
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Rajshahi University forms committee to investigate staff linked to Awami League
Rajshahi University has formed a five-member committee to investigate allegations of faculty's secret activities linked to the banned Awami League.
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Rain likely across the country
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain across all eight divisions in 24 hours commencing 9:00 am on Thursday. According to the BMD forecast, light to moderate rain or thunder
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Doctor's licence revoked after Popular Diagnostic raid
The health minister has ordered the revocation of the medical licence of a government doctor after finding him practicing privately during office hours at Popular Diagnostic Centre in Old Dhaka.
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Bangladesh sets Aug 20 for presidential election, nominations due on Aug 13
Bangladesh has scheduled the presidential election for Aug 20, with nomination papers to be submitted on Aug 13, the Election Commission (EC) has announced. The commission unveiled the election schedule
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Ex-joint secretary Jaglul Pasha to to be questioned over ‘Khaleda attack’
A Dhaka court has ordered seven days of questioning for former joint secretary Syed Jaglul Pasha in a case linked to a blockade and pepper spray attack outside Khaleda Zia's
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International
US rethinks nuclear plans for China, Russia: NBC
The Pentagon is working on a major overhaul of the United States' nuclear strategy that would place greater emphasis on tactical nuclear weapons in any future conflict involving China or
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Italy on red alert, Hungary turns off the lights as Europe's heatwave takes toll
Italy took ​the unprecedented step of placing all its major cities on the highest level of health alert due to ‌high temperatures on Thursday while Hungary turned off the lights
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Myanmar president visits Thailand on quest for legitimacy as Bangkok backs engagement
Myanmar's junta chief turned President Min Aung Hlaing will make an official visit to Thailand on Thursday, as Bangkok makes a push for re-engagement between its war-torn neighbour and the
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Taiwan’s military drills suggest deeper alignment with the US
Through this year’s military drills, Taiwan has chosen to emphasise its army’s and society’s flexibility and resilience as opposed to primarily putting advanced weapons on display. Experts say the exercises’
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Progressive El-Sayed wins primary in jolt to Democrats
The Democratic Party’s progressive wing scored a high-profile victory when Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s US Senate primary, US media projected yesterday, giving its anti-establishment message a boost ahead of November’s
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Won’t repatriate Myanmar refugees if lives are at risk
Malaysia will not send 5,000 refugees back to Myanmar if authorities conclude their lives would be at risk, a government spokesman said Wednesday, while preparations continued for the potential repatriation.
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Zuckerberg apologises to India govt
Meta Platforms’ Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg has apologised to the Indian government over child sexual abuse material on the company’s platforms and for operational errors, local television channels reported
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Technology
OpenAI, Anthropic AI agents linked to breaches
An AI agent was caught creating fake online identities to gain unauthorised access to secure systems during tests of models from OpenAI and Anthropic which revealed a series of new
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Sport
Infantino offered Morocco the 2030 WC final hosting rights!
FIFA president Gianni Infantino privately offered Morocco the right to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup final in exchange for political backing, according to a report by The Times.
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How Blundell's old school tactic ended England's 'Bazball' era
Wicketkeeper Tom Blundell believes his standing up to the stumps in England -- a move that helped kill off the "Bazball" era -- was a case of New Zealand shelving
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FIFA back Infantino, apologise for World Cup privatisation plan
FIFA President Infantino received full support from senior directors despite backlash over the controversial World Cup privatisation plan, now withdrawn.
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Miraz century rescues Tigers in Australia practice match
Mehidy Hasan Miraz struck a fighting century to rescue Bangladesh on the opening day of their three-day practice match against a Cricket Australia XI in Darwin on Thursday.
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England recall Lawrence for Pakistan Tests as Root begins new captaincy stint
England have recalled Dan Lawrence from two years of Test exile to face Pakistan, with the batsman pencilled in to fill the middle-order vacancy created by the retirement of captain
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Ugandan football star killed in street attack
Uganda international David Owori, captain of one of the country's biggest soccer clubs, has died after an assault in the capital Kampala, police said.
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আলোচিত
আরেকটি বিপ্লবের জন্য প্রস্তুত থাকার আহ্বান জামায়াত আমিরের
বিরোধীদলীয় নেতা ও জামায়াতে ইসলামীর আমির ডা. শফিকুর রহমান বলেছেন, দেশের বারোটা বাজবে আর আমরা আঙুল চুষব, এটা হবে না। সবকিছু দেখে মনে হচ্ছে, আরেকটি বিপ্লব আসন্ন। সেই বিপ্লবের জন্য
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ছাত্রদলকে না সামলালে এই সরকারের পরিণতি আওয়ামী লীগের চেয়েও ভয়াবহ হবে- দৈনিক সংগ্রাম
ছাত্রদল যেভাবে শিক্ষাঙ্গনে সন্ত্রাস শুরু করেছে, তা অবিলম্বে নিয়ন্ত্রণ করা না হলে এই সরকারের পরিণতি আওয়ামী লীগের চেয়েও ভয়াবহ হবে বলে হুঁশিয়ার করেছেন বাংলাদেশ ইসলামী ছাত্রশিবিরের ছাত্র গণজমায়েতে উপস্থিত বক্তারা।
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হাসিনাকে সোহেল তাজ: কতটা নির্লজ্জ হলে এমন স্বপ্ন দেখানো যায়!
ভারতে অবস্থানরত ক্ষমতাচ্যুত সাবেক প্রধানমন্ত্রী ফ্যাসিস্ট হাসিনাকে উদ্দেশ্য করে আওয়ামী লীগের সাবেক নেতা ও সাবেক স্বরাষ্ট্র প্রতিমন্ত্রী তানজিম আহমেদ সোহেল তাজ বলেছেন, নিজের কর্মকাণ্ডের কোনো দায় স্বীকার না করে মানুষ
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প্রথম আলোর সঙ্গে সাক্ষাৎকারে অধ্যাপক আসিফ নজরুল
এসব সমাবেশে এমন মানুষদের দেখতে পাই, যাঁরা আগে কখনো শেখ হাসিনার বিরুদ্ধে রাস্তায় নামেননি। আর জুলাইয়ের শেষ সপ্তাহে এসে মনে হলো, অনেকের মধ্যেই এই বোধ সঞ্চালিত হয়েছে, যত মানুষ মারা
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Politics
India arranged Hasina’s Delhi press conference to insult July martyrs: Rizvi
BNP leader condemns the August 5 media event and says allowing the ousted prime minister to make political statements undermined Bangladesh’s sovereignty
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11-Party Alliance announces nationwide protests over gas, electricity crisis
Coalition announces long marches, rail journey and Dhaka rally from September to November
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11-party alliance announces 4 long marches, Dhaka ‘grand rally’
The Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party alliance on Thursday announced a series of long march in four divisions and a ‘grand rally’ in Dhaka to press for a set of demands including the
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‘Another revolution is approaching’
Opposition leader and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday warned that “another inevitable revolution” was on the horizon and urged his supporters to prepare for it.
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‘Inaccurate documentary’: NCP leaders walk out of state event on July
National Citizen Party leaders walked out of a state-organised programme yesterday, alleging that a documentary screened at the event deliberately distorted the history of the July uprising.
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Ex-joint secretary Jaglul Pasha arrested
A former joint secretary has been arrested over allegations that he forged documents and gave false testimony in the Zia Orphanage Trust case against former prime minister Khaleda Zia. Police
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Why NCP walked out: Akhter details key events missing from govt’s July documentary
NCP leader and lawmaker says the film sidelined frontline leaders and portrayed Tarique Rahman as declaring the one-point demand
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Business
US has refunded about $100bn in Trump tariffs
The refunds went to importers that had paid the duties
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Oil prices slip as Iran cites progress with Oman on Hormuz agreement
Brent crude futures fell 33 cents, or 0.42 percent, to $79.12 a barrel
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India paves way for return of merchant fees on digital payments
India has moved a step closer to reintroducing merchant fees on transactions made through its popular Unified Payments Interface (UPI) after proposed changes to the country’s payments laws were introduced
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Editorial
Our garments cannot come at the cost of our rivers
Bangladesh’s garment industry has transformed the country’s economy, but one part of that success rarely appears in export statistics. It is the unfortunate environmental costs borne by the country’s rivers.
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Agricultural support must reach small farmers
It is shocking to learn that more than half our farmers—people whose labour and sweat provide the food on our plates—earn less than Tk 34,000 a year, an amount 10
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How do we prevent the next wave of research retractions?
Early in my research career, in a laboratory in Japan, I gave my supervisor a set of results I was proud of.
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Two years after July, who do we trust?
Two years have passed since those transformative days of the July Uprising.
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Public universities must not fall back into partisan control
Universities in Bangladesh, especially the public ones, are facing a new kind of crisis.
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Entertainment
Graphic designers find their artistic voice in 'Beyond the Brief'
A commercial designer creates advertisement, product designs that help businesses communicate their brand, engage audiences, and support commercial objectives. It begins with a brief and a client. But Art is
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Nirjo Habib's new single ‘Obujh Prem’ to release under G Series
Singer Nirjo Habib is set to release his new romantic single, "Obujh Prem", under G Series on August 6.
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‘Babita Day’ celebrated in Dallas, actress rendered emotional
Babita added another milestone to her career on August 3 by receiving the Ananda Mela Lifetime Achievement Award at the Ananda Mela Award and Cultural Programme 2026.
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Rain fails to dampen spirit as ‘Concert for Democracy’ celebrates July Mass Uprising Day
As Bangladesh marked the second anniversary of July Mass Uprising Day, thousands gathered at Suhrawardy Udyan today to commemorate the occasion with music. Despite persistent monsoon rain, audiences remained in
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Health
Pregnancy after 35: Separating facts from fear
Navigate pregnancy after 35 confidently by prioritizing balanced nutrition, regular exercise, and preconception check-ups. Dr Aklima Zakaria Zinan highlights essential medical monitoring to manage gestational diabetes risks, empowering mothers toward
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6 more measles-linked deaths in a day, 85 new cases
Bangladesh has reported six more suspected measles fatalities over the past 24-hour count, four of whom died in the Dhaka Division. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) on Thursday
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Life style
Dhaka's daycare crisis and the women paying for it
Nushrat Jahan is 27, works at a private bank near Dhanmondi, and has been transferred across Dhaka and beyond more times than she can comfortably count. Her husband works outside
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