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Manik Mia Avenue sees large gathering ahead of Khaleda Zia’s janaza
Supporters from across the country arrive early amid tight security
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Khaleda Zia’s body being taken to Manik Mia Avenue for janaza
Janaza will be held at Manik Mia Avenue at 2pm
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The night she won, and the legacy that followed
It was the night of February 27, 1991. After a full day of voting, the streets were pulsing with excitement. People at home, in shops, at tea stalls were glued
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A life of measured resistance
With Khaleda Zia’s passing, Bangladesh has lost a towering political figure whose calm restraint often stood in stark contrast to the country’s bruising, combative political culture.
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Kyiv says no evidence of Putin residence attack
Kyiv said Tuesday there was no ‘plausible’ evidence it launched a drone attack on one of Vladimir Putin’s residences, accusing Moscow of peddling false claims to try to manipulate talks
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Eurostar suspends all Europe trains due to power problem
Eurostar suspended train services in Europe on Tuesday after a power supply issue in the Channel tunnel, sparking travel chaos during the very busy travel season between Christmas and New
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Bangladesh
Prof Sayedur Rahman resigns as special assistant to chief adviser
Cabinet Division issues gazette confirming immediate effect of resignation
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BNP expels 9 senior leaders including Rumeen Farhana
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has expelled nine senior leaders, including Barrister Rumin Farhana, assistant International Affairs secretary of the party’s National Executive Committee, on allegations of involvement in activities
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Experts urge gender-responsive TVET reforms to curb harassment and boost women’s participation
Despite rising female enrolment in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) across Bangladesh, violence, harassment, and weak institutional safeguards remain critical barriers to women’s meaningful participation, experts said at
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Preparations underway at Manik Mia Avenue for Khaleda Zia’s funeral
All necessary arrangements are being made by the security forces and relevant state authorities to allow the public to participate in the funeral of former prime minister and BNP Chairperson
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ISPR: Vehicular movement restricted for Khaleda Zia’s janaza
Vehicular movement has remained restricted since 8am on Wednesday in several areas of Dhaka for the state funeral rites of former prime minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, according
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International
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Pro-military USDP claims huge win in first phase
Myanmar’s dominant pro-military party claimed an overwhelming victory in the first phase of the country’s junta-run elections, a senior party official told AFP, after democracy watchdogs warned the poll would
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Trump warns Iran of possible strike
US President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States could support another major strike on Iran were it to resume rebuilding its ballistic missile or nuclear weapons programs and
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US pledges $2bn for UN aid in 2026
Washington on Monday pledged an initial $2 billion for United Nations humanitarian aid in 2026 -- far less than it has provided in recent years -- warning UN agencies to
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Students join Iran demonstrations after shopkeepers protest
Iran’s currency crash and soaring prices spark fresh unrest
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Technology
ByteDance plans $14 billion AI chip purchase from Nvidia: report
ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is planning to spend approximately 100 billion yuan (US$14 billion) on AI chips from Nvidia in 2026, according to a recent report by Hong
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TikTok and Bangladesh Football Federation announce year-long partnership
TikTok has announced a year-long partnership with the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF), becoming the official Entertainment Partner of BFF.
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TikTok reveals what Bangladeshis were searching for in 2025
TikTok has published a list of the most searched words on its platform in Bangladesh in 2025.
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Tech trends that defined 2025
From artificial intelligence becoming a default workplace tool to geopolitical competition shaping chip manufacturing, this year marked a shift from “emerging tech” to “embedded tech”.
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Next Step / The death of the career
For decades, the promise of work was a simple bargain. Pick a lane, get qualified, climb steadily, and retire with something like security. That story is fraying fast.
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Sport
Oman announces squad for ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026
Oman secured their place in the tournament by finishing second in the ICC Asia-EAP Qualifier behind Nepal.
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A look back at 2025
In 2025, Bangladesh witnessed a dramatic homecoming -- one that, even a few years back, few believed would be possible.
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Archer included in England T20 World Cup squad despite injury
Fast bowler Jofra Archer was included in England's provisional T20 World Cup squad Tuesday, despite suffering a left side strain that ruled him out of the final two Ashes Tests
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Australian batting great Damien Martyn 'in induced coma'
Former Australian Test batsman Damien Martyn has been rushed to hospital in an induced coma after being diagnosed with meningitis, media reports said Wednesday
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Arsenal end Villa’s 11-game winning run as Man Utd and Chelsea stumble
Wolves picked up just their third point of the season in a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford, while Chelsea have won once in seven league games after being held 2-2
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AFCON: Tanzania make history as Senegal top group ahead of DR Congo
Sadio Mane's Senegal, African champions in 2022, defeated Benin 3-0 in Tangier to top Group D on goal difference ahead of the Leopards, who won by the same margin against
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Carlsen wins 20th world chess title
Norway's Magnus Carlsen, the world's number one chess player, on Tuesday won the World Blitz Championship in Doha, days after victory in the slightly longer 'rapid' format, to secure his
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আলোচিত
বিএনপি থেকে রুমিন ফারহানাসহ ৯ নেতাকে বহিষ্কার
ডেইলি সিলেট ডেস্ক :: বাংলাদেশ জাতীয়তাবাদী দল (বিএনপি) দলীয় সিদ্ধান্ত অমান্য করে সাংগঠনিক কর্মকাণ্ড পরিচালনার অভিযোগে রুমিন ফারহানাসহ ৯ নেতাকে বহিষ্কার করেছে। মঙ্গলবার (৩০ ডিসেম্বর) সন্ধ্যায় বিএনপির সিনিয়র যুগ্ম মহাসচিব
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আজ সংসদ ভবনের দক্ষিণ প্লাজায় জানাজা, পরে পূর্ণ রাষ্ট্রীয় মর্যাদায় জিয়ার কবরের পাশে দাফন
বিএনপির চেয়ারপারসন ও সাবেক প্রধানমন্ত্রী বেগম খালেদা জিয়ার নামাজে জানাজা আজ বুধবার বাদ জোহর বেলা ২টায় জাতীয় সংসদ ভবনের দক্ষিণ প্লাজা ও মানিক মিয়া অ্যাভিনিউয়ে অনুষ্ঠিত হবে। জানাজা শেষে সাড়ে
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Politics
BNP announces 7-day mourning
Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Tuesday announced seven-day mourning following the death of the party chair and Bangladesh’s three-time former prime minister Khaleda Zia.
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BNP expels nine leaders, including Rumeen Farhana, for violating party decision
Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Tuesday expelled nine leaders at different levels for violating the party discipline by carrying out organisational activities against its decisions...
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DU declares three-day mourning over death of Khaleda Zia
Dhaka University on Tuesday declared a three-day mourning from Tuesday to Thursday over the death of former prime minister and BNP chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia, aiming to pay due respect
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Political parties of Bangladesh express deep shock
Different political parties have expressed their condolences at the death of Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson and Bangladesh’s former prime minister Khaleda Zia...
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Editorial
How 2025 thinned our cultural space
If there is one unsettling thread running through Bangladesh's civic space in 2025, it is not confined to uncertain politics, mob outbursts or economic troubles. It runs—often violently—through our cultural
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What economy are we leaving behind in 2025?
When the interim government formed following the July 2024 uprising, macroeconomic stability was weak, with several major economic indicators performing poorly.
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Firm in principle, Khaleda Zia was inclusive
Khaleda Zia entered politics at a time when democracy in Bangladesh was in its deepest crisis. She departed physically at a moment when a new dawn of democracy was emerging.
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Khaleda Zia: An unparalleled example of struggle, courage and patriotism
The death of Begum Khaleda Zia is an irreparable loss for Bangladesh, its people and even for the wider world, a loss that cannot easily be filled. She stood as
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Entertainment
Mechanix: Celebrating two decades of metal mayhem
Bangladesh is going through one of its most precarious social, economic and political phases to date, with multiple strange layers in between. The cancellation of various shows and even physical
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Beyoncé joins the billionaire club
Beyoncé has entered the billionaire ranks, becoming the fifth musician to achieve the milestone, according to Forbes.
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