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Amar Ekushey Book Fair to be launched on Feb 26
The opening of Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2026 has been rescheduled once again for February 26. Prime minister Tarique Rahman will inaugurate the annual book fair on the Bangla Academy
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Shilpakala Academy holds Ekusheyr Kabita
Bangladesh Shilpalakala Academy organised a poetry session titled Ekusheyr Kabita at the Chitrashala auditorium of the national gallery building to pay tribute to the martyrs of the 1952 Language Movement.
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Hamas official says group in final stage of choosing new chief
A senior Hamas official said on Sunday that the Palestinian Islamist movement was in the final phase of selecting a new leader, with two prominent figures competing for the position.
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Iranian students rally for 2nd day as fears of war with US mount
Iranian students gathered for fresh pro- and anti-government rallies Sunday commemorating those killed in recent protests, as fears loomed of renewed conflict with the United States over the country’s nuclear
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Trump hikes US global tariff rate to 15pc
President Donald Trump raised the global duty on imports into the United States to 15 per cent on Saturday, doubling down on his promise to maintain his aggressive tariff policy
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Bangladesh
Ward-level BNP leader shot by alleged extortionists in Dhaka’s Kalabagan
Police say victim is out of danger, probing incident
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ICT orders notices asking Hasina, Kamal, 4 ex-cops to surrender
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 on Sunday ordered newspaper advertisements to notify deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, and four former senior officials of Dhaka Metropolitan
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Yunus returns to old workplace after 18 months
Professor Muhammad Yunus returned to his institution on Sunday after serving as the head of the immediate-past interim government for 18 months.
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Child killed as BNP MP’s convoy vehicle hits him in Cox’s Bazar
An eight‑year‑old boy has been killed after being struck by a vehicle from the motorcade of newly elected BNP lawmaker Alamgir Md Mahfujullah Farid in Cox’s Bazar’s Chakaria. The incident
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Govt clears 1,006 ‘political’ cases for withdrawal
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party-led government has decided to withdraw politically motivated cases filed during the 17-year rule of the ousted Awami League regime.
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JS likely to go into 1st session on March 12
The first session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad is likely to begin on March 12, with the election of the speaker and deputy speaker scheduled to take place during the
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Ex-DMP chief Habibur 10 others charged with Jatrabari murder
The International Crimes Tribunal-2 on Sunday indicted 11 people, including former Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Habibur Rahman, in a case over the murder of Imam Hasan Taim during the July
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International
India for strengthening people-centric cooperation
Indian high commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma on Sunday said that his government looked forward to working together with Bangladesh in a forward-looking manner to strengthen people-centric cooperation in all
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Riyadh for enhancing bilateral ties
The ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Bangladesh, Abdullah Zafer H bin Abiyah, on Sunday expressed his government’s support to the Bangladesh Nationalist Party-led government and their intention
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Iran willing to dilute uranium stockpile
Iran is refusing to export its 300kg stockpile of highly enriched uranium, but is willing to dilute the purity of the stockpile it holds under the supervision of UN nuclear
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Man shot, killed when trying to enter Mar-a-Lago
The US Secret Service said yesterday its agents had shot and killed an armed man who illegally entered the premises of President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.
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Pak deputy PM talks with Bangladesh FM over phone
Seeking stronger cooperation, deputy prime minister and foreign minister of Pakistan Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Sunday held a telephone conversation with Bangladesh foreign minister Khalilur Rehman, felicitating him on his
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No third party can sway Dhaka-Beijing ties: envoy
Chinese ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen said that no external pressure or third party would be able to influence China-Bangladesh relations, reaffirming Beijing’s firm support for strengthening bilateral cooperation under
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Cuba security forces exit Venezuela
Cuban security advisers and doctors have been leaving Venezuela as Interim President Delcy Rodriguez’s government faces intense pressure from Washington to unwind Latin America’s most consequential leftist alliance, according to
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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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Asha Sharma named new CEO of Microsoft Gaming
Microsoft has appointed Asha Sharma as the new head of its gaming division, replacing longtime leader Phil Spencer, who is retiring after 38 years at the company, the software giant
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Nvidia nears $30 billion investment in OpenAI: report
Nvidia is close to finalising a $30 billion investment in OpenAI as part of a fundraising round seeking more than $100 billion, according to a recent report by Reuters, which
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OpenAI targets $600 billion in compute spend through 2030: report
OpenAI is planning approximately $600 billion in total computing expenditure through 2030, as the ChatGPT maker prepares for an initial public offering that could value it at up to $1
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WhatsApp makes it easier to catch up in group chats
WhatsApp has recently introduced a new feature called Group Message History, designed to help users catch up more quickly when joining group conversations.
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NEIR test run may temporarily disrupt mobile phone connections: AMTOB
The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) would conduct a test run of the National Equipment Identity Register (NEIR) system, during which some mobile subscribers may experience temporary service disruptions. The
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Sport
Eze and Gyokeres destroy Spurs to boost Arsenal title bid
Arsenal midfielder Eberechi Eze tormented Tottenham again as his double revived the Premier League leaders' title bid in a 4-1 rout of their north London rivals on Sunday.
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Thrashing Spurs dragged Arsenal out of title hell: Arteta
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's 4-1 demolition of north London rivals Tottenham was a cathartic release for his Premier League leaders after 72 hours in hell.
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'Shakib can play till 2027 World Cup if he focuses on one format'
The Bangladesh Cricket League (BCL) one-day tournament gets underway in Bogra and Rajshahi on Monday, and ahead of the competition South Zone head coach Mohammed Ashraful spoke about all-rounder Shakib
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Jacks of all trades helps England fight back to sink Sri Lanka
Will Jacks impressed with bat and ball to rescue England from a poor start and help them to a 51-run victory over Sri Lanka in a low-scoring Super Eight match
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Butler's charges 'feeling the heat' in Sydney
Bangladesh’s women continued their preparations in Sydney for the upcoming AFC Women's Asian Cup, completing their second day of training at Valentine Sports Park on Sunday as they work to
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আলোচিত
আবারও আলোচনায় ছাত্রদল নেত্রী ডালিয়া রহমান
প্রয়াত তিনবারের প্রধানমন্ত্রী বেগম খালেদা জিয়ার গাড়ি বহরে উপস্থিত থেকে এক সময় আলোচনায় আসা ছাত্রদল নেত্রী অ্যাডভোকেট ডালিয়া রহমান আবারও রাজনৈতিক অঙ্গনে আলোচনার কেন্দ্রে। এবার তিনি জাতীয় সংসদের সংরক্ষিত নারী
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রোজার আগে নিত্যপণ্যের দাম ঊর্ধ্বগতি, ভোগান্তিতে নিম্ন আয়ের মানুষ
রমজান মাসকে সামনে রেখে রাজধানীর কাঁচাবাজারে নিত্যপ্রয়োজনীয় খাদ্যপণ্যের দাম বাড়তে শুরু করেছে। ফলমূল, সবজি, খেজুর, ছোলা, ডালসহ বিভিন্ন পণ্যের মূল্যবৃদ্ধিতে বিপাকে পড়েছেন সাধারণ ক্রেতারা, বিশেষ করে নিম্নআয়ের মানুষ। মঙ্গলবার (১৭
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Politics
Habiganj BNP leader held for threatening police OC
The Detective Branch of police on Sunday arrested Bahubal upazila unit president of the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party in Habiganj on charge of threatening the local police officer-in-charge.
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Case filed over blocking Rumeen from paying tribute
A case was filed on Sunday against around 150 people over allegations of blocking newly elected MP Rumeen Farhana from paying tribute at Shaheed Minar at Sarail upazila and assaulting
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WP urges BNP to restore Liberation War spirit
Leaders of Workers Party of Bangladesh on Sunday at a discussion in Dhaka called on Bangladesh Nationalist Party to rule the country by restoring spirit of the 1971 Bangladesh liberation
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Business
Gas crisis persists
Zakia Raihana lives on Road No. 7 in Dhanmondi, Dhaka. Her home has a connection to Titas Gas, but she faces constant hardship. Without gas when needed, she cannot cook.
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Bangladesh seeks to delay LDC graduation: A feasible strategy?
Bangladesh has long been preparing and planning to graduate from least developed country (LDC) status. However, due to recent global economic instability, export challenges, and budgetary pressures, the government has
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Editorial
Understanding the rationale of delaying LDC graduation
The new government’s move to seek a three-year deferment of Bangladesh’s graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category is, on the face of it, a prudent decision, one that
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Smoking is killing our children
It is truly disheartening how, despite undeniable evidence of tobacco products’ adverse effects on health, we as a nation have made little to no progress with regard to curbing its
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Tariffs, taxes and rule of law in global economy
THE recent US Supreme Court decision striking down the use of emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs is being reported as a legal setback for president Donald Trump. That is
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Who owns reform now?
Bangladesh has crossed the electoral threshold. Citizens voted in large numbers and produced a clear parliamentary outcome. The arithmetic no longer dominates the conversation. The more consequential question now begins.
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Human-centric industry needs human-centric education
The twenty-first century is witnessing an unprecedented technological transformation. Machines are rapidly reshaping the world of work, driven by breakthroughs in generative artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, automation, and data-driven systems.
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Entertainment
PM to confer ‘Ekushey Padak-2026’ on Feb 26
The recipients are: Farida Akhtar Babita (Film), Professor Md Abdus Sattar (Fine Arts), Marina Tabassum (Architecture), Ayub Bachchu (Music), Arthy Ahmed (Dance), Islam Uddin Palakar (Palagan), Shafik Rehman (Journalism), Professor
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‘Alo’: Prothom Alo’s artistic, powerful response to violence against press freedom
Freedom of expression, enshrined in UN human rights instruments, UNESCO declarations, and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, remains a cornerstone of democratic societies. It ensures that journalists
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Nawba Tahiya eases into the spotlight
In an industry where young actors often stumble under the weight of early fame, Nawba Tahiya Hossain has managed to do something rare—grow naturally into the spotlight. Barely out of
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Behind the curtains of Mahtim’s melody
He began his musical journey in 2018 with three covers before making his original debut. “I started with a Rabindranath mashup, ‘Ei Mon Tomake Dilam’, and ‘Ei Poth Jodi Na
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Health
PM chairs meeting on ‘building a healthy Bangladesh’
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday presided over a meeting on 'building a healthy Bangladesh'. The meeting was held at the Prime Minister's special meeting room at the Cabinet Division
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Science explains why dancing is a powerful tool against depression
Combat isolation by embracing dance, a powerful tool for depression relief that outperforms traditional walking or yoga. This neurochemical symphony releases dopamine and oxytocin, synchronizing brain activity to restore emotional
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Life style
Follow the aroma to Old Dhaka's Abul Hasnat Road
Ananda Confectionery, founded in 1920, continues to anchor Old Dhaka’s iftar tables with timeless delicacies
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