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Unidentified man’s body recovered from Dhaka Elevated Expressway
The victim, around 50, had a blue shirt similar to those worn by CNG-run auto-rickshaw drivers
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Non-functional firms dominate gainers' chart as market looks grimmer than peers
Non-operational companies dominated the top gainers' chart on the Dhaka bourse in August, raising fresh concerns over speculative trading and possible price manipulation at a time when the broader market
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Regulator to allow IPO or RPO after direct listing
The securities regulator would allow companies to float an IPO (initial public offering) or a Repeat Public Offering (RPO) even after their direct listing. The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission
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Two people rescued alive from Nepal hydropower tunnel
Two people were pulled out alive on Friday from a tunnel linked to a hydropower station on the Trishuli River, nine days after a ice, rock and mud slide swept
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The lead crisis we cannot see
New data reveals alarming lead exposure levels among children in Bangladesh. Experts discuss the hidden sources and the urgent need for systemic policy change.
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Bihar wants Delhi to not renew Ganges treaty. What does it mean for Dhaka?
Cross-border rivers present complex management challenges, requiring legal frameworks and regional cooperation to mitigate disasters and share resources.
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Bangladesh
73 Bangladeshis face ACC scrutiny over Dubai assets
The Anti-Corruption Commission is set to seek information from the UAE government about properties allegedly acquired in Dubai through money laundering by 73 Bangladeshis, including former land minister Saifuzzaman Chowdhury,
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LNG bill to triple as war drags on
The escalating conflict in the Middle East threatens to nearly triple Bangladesh’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) subsidy bill to Tk 40,000 crore ($3.3 billion) this fiscal year, forcing the government
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Flood fear grips Rajshahi char areas
RAJSHAHI, Sept 03: The water level in the Padma River near Rajshahi and surrounding upazilas is rising rapidly. Meanwhile, the rising water has already inundated several low-lying areas and roads
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Man with mouth taped found dead on Dhaka expressway
Police have recovered the body of a man with his mouth taped shut from the Dhaka Elevated Expressway in Banani. Sub-Inspector Nazrul Islam of Banani Police Station, who led a
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International
Italy's Meloni throws party to celebrate record tenure
Italy's first leader will have been in charge of the same administration for 1,413 days -- one more than billionaire media tycoon Silvio Berlusconi
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How engineers in a WhatsApp group are guiding Nepal's tunnel rescue efforts
The messaging group, set up by engineers before the flood, has become a valuable tool alongside helicopters and heavy machinery in the race to find survivors
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US probes Iran wedding strike that analysis shows was likely direct hit by US munition
US Vice President JD Vance said that the United States was investigating a deadly strike on an Iranian wedding earlier this week that an ​analysis published by Reuters showed likely
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Seoul weighs 'contributions' to Hormuz security: president's office
South Korea said Friday it was weighing "contributions" to US security efforts in the Strait of Hormuz provided its own military readiness was not compromised, but noted no decision had
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Iran war is not a war, US VP Vance says
US Vice President JD Vance said Thursday he would not categorise the Iran war as a war, despite continuing clashes with Tehran six months after the start of the conflict.
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Nepal Floods: 2 hydropower workers rescued alive from tunnel after more than a week
Two hydropower workers were pulled from a tunnel buried by debris in Nepal on Friday, more than a week after catastrophic flooding swept through the area, government ministers said. Rescuers
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Technology
OpenAI begins rollout of new powerful AI model GPT-6 Astra
Astra can autonomously handle website creation, scientific analysis, game development, cybersecurity, coding, etc., says OpenAI
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ChatGPT hit by global outage
Users around the world are currently experiencing difficulties accessing ChatGPT and OpenAI services.
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ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude face widespread outages
Major artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, including OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Anthropic's Claude, experienced significant service disruptions on Thursday (September 3, 2026), affecting thousands of users globally, according to outage
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Grameenphone launches second FutureMakers competition
Grameenphone has opened registration for the second edition of FutureMakers, an AI-based competition for university students from all academic backgrounds.
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Meta launches Muse Voice Transcribe for real-time multilingual speech recognition
Meta has launched Muse Voice Transcribe, a real-time speech recognition system designed to transcribe multilingual conversations while identifying individual speakers.
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Uber to cut about 3,300 jobs in restructuring drive
Uber is cutting about 3,300 jobs, representing roughly 10% of its global workforce.
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Sport
Gauff downs Badosa to reach US Open third round
Gauff advanced to a meeting with another Spaniard, Cristina Bucsa, after powering past Badosa 6-4, 7-6 (7/5) in just under two hours.
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What to watch on TV today (4 Sep, 2026)
Get a complete lowdown of live sporting action on TV from around the world.
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Arsenal chief executive reveals 'dynasty' ambition
The Gunners won their first Premier League title in 22 years last season before suffering an agonising penalty shoot-out loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final.
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Ghana reappoint Carlos Queiroz as head coach despite WC Round of 32 exit
GFA confirmed on Thursday that Queiroz is returning to the post beginning with this month's international window.
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Mourinho to watch MLS just for Messi
Mourinho said there were no words to properly describe the quality of one of football’s greatest players.
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Politics
‘I have returned to the people’: Mirza Abbas's emotional return to parliament
Returning after months of treatment abroad, the BNP lawmaker seeks prayers for strength to serve his constituency and the country
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Business
A Bangladesh lesson that made a Japanese billionaire
Mitsuru Izumo was 18 when he first came to Bangladesh in 1998. A biology student at the University of Tokyo, he chose this country for an internship because he wanted
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Bankrupt banks' owners being blocked from regaining ownership
An amendment bill is now in parliament to block resolved banks' owners responsible for the lenders' distress from regaining their ownership or control after resolution of the banks. The Bank
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Policyholders rue as unsettled insurance claims pile up
Life-insurance industry gasps under an unsettled claims buildup of Tk 44.12 billion by latest official count, with Fareast Islami Life Insurance alone accounting for more than three-quarters of the total.
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Editorial
The failure to learn from history
The failure to learn from history Civic amenities in the country have hit rock bottom. There is no gas, no electricity, endless chaos on the roads, and services cannot be
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Bangladesh’s digital transformation still needs human intermediaries
Bangladesh’s digital transformation is often evident in its online portals, mobile applications, digital identity systems, and expanding portfolio of e-services.
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Time to draw up a reform roadmap for LDC graduatio
Bangladesh has entered a critical juncture by seeking deferment in formally graduating from the Least Developed Country (LDC) to Developing Country status.
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Nepal’s claim for climate compensation and why it matters for us
Following the devastating flood in Nepal caused by part of a glacier collapsing, the country is seeking climate compensation from China, India, and the United States, arguing that major emitters
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Prioritise gas for export factories
Government must urgently reactivate idle oil and coal plants.
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Entertainment
‘Untold Story’: A window into the emotions and memories of women artists
In our society, a man is simply a man — a protector and provider with a linear existence. Women, however, are put into similar moulds that force them to lead
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‘Andhar’ teaser offers first glimpse of death, mystery and black magic
The first poster for Raihan Rafi’s horror film “Andhar” was unveiled some time ago, with the characters’ looks generating considerable interest among audiences. Since then, anticipation had been building for
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‘I am grateful that my films have reached three major festivals’: Badhan
With “The Difficult Bride”, Badhan is preparing for another major festival appearance. She is travelling to Venice today to attend the festival.
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Health
Intern doctors withdraw strike at Bogura SZMCH after 40 hours
Temporary halt follows meeting with local administration; five Chhatra Dal activists expelled
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