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Architecture as a mirror of politics
Architecture is never neutral. In every society, it is the most visible, permanent, and symbolic tool through which politics announces itself.
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UN decries ‘summary execution’ of Palestinians in West Bank
The United Nations said Friday that the killing of two Palestinians, shot dead in the West Bank while seemingly surrendering to Israeli forces, was an ‘apparent summary execution’...
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RMG workers take part in ‘Make Amazon Pay’ movement
Bangladeshi garment workers on Friday led a solidarity rally with workers’ organisations of over 30 countries as part of the global ‘Make Amazon Pay’ movement...
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Faith, art, and livelihood in patachitra
The Bengali word pat literally means cloth, rooted in the Sanskrit patta, and chitra means paintings. Therefore, the etymological meaning of patachitra corresponds to a form of paintings on cloth.
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RMG export growth slows amid global headwinds: BB
Exports from readymade garments have been facing growing headwinds from trade policy shifts and global demand fluctuations in the first quarter of the current financial year 2025-26, which have slowed
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Supply surge fails to bring vegetable prices down
Despite an abundant supply of winter vegetables on the capital’s kitchen markets, prices have remained high on Friday, leaving consumers struggling...
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Bangladesh
TIB slams approval of ACC ordinance
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has expressed disappointment over the Advisory Council’s final approval of the Anti-Corruption Commission Ordinance, 2025, saying the move ignores key strategic recommendations aimed at ensuring transparency,
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Halt unplanned urbanisation to save Dhaka
Unless Dhaka’s uncontrolled and unplanned urbanisation is stopped, there will be no effective way to protect the city from earthquakes, fires, and other disasters, speakers said at a virtual programme
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CA’s representatives visit Evercare to enquire about Khaleda’s health
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Friday night sent Law Adviser Asif Nazrul and his Special Assistant Monir Haider to Evercare Hospital to enquire about the health condition of BNP
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Shahbagh blocked for 5 demands including Bhola–Barishal Bridge construction
Protesters have blocked the Shahbagh intersection in the capital to press a five-point demand, including the construction of the Bhola–Barishal Bridge.
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Form an intelligence team, I’ll supply the men: Jamaat’s candidate to OC
“You may take logistical support if you need it. If you feel you require auxiliary personnel to assist your police force, I will soon provide men from Shibir (Islami Chhatra
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Ex-JCD leader killing in B’baria; family files complaint against Swechchhasebak Dal leader
The family of slain ex-Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) leader Saddam has filed a complaint naming a Swechchhasebak Dal leader as the prime accused in his killing. Saddam’s father, Mostu Mia,
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People no longer want ‘old, rotten politics’
Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday said people no longer want “old, rotten, and foul politics” and are seeking a change.
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International
Putin to visit India on Dec 4-5 for Modi talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to visit India on December 4-5 at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss bilateral ties and international issues, the Kremlin and
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Israel strikes Syria, Gaza in air raids
At least 13 Syrians were killed and 25 others wounded yesterday in Israeli artillery and missile attacks on the town of Beit Jinn, southwest of Syria’s capital, Damascus.
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UAE to release 24 Bangladeshis from prison, says Asif Nazrul
Bangladesh interim government expatriates’ welfare and overseas employment adviser Asif Nazrul on Friday said the remaining 24 Bangladeshi nationals, who were imprisoned at various times for participating in the July
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Death toll in Southeast Asia floods tops 300
Days of devastating flooding across Southeast Asia have killed more than 300 people in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia, authorities said on Friday. Heavy monsoon season rains paired with a tropical
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German researchers find highly effective HIV antibody
Worldwide, 44 million deaths — that is the sad toll of HIV/Aids since it was first detected in 1981; it was officially discovered in 1983. AIDS is considered one of
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New legal armour provides unprecedented power for Pakistan’s military
Sweeping legal reforms and regional conflict have consolidated the Pakistani military’s grip on power in the past year, diluting the role of the civilian government while offering an unprecedented legal
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UN decries apparent summary execution of Palestinians in West Bank
The United Nations said Friday that the killing of two Palestinians, shot dead in the West Bank while seemingly surrendering to Israeli forces, was an “apparent summary execution.” “We are
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Technology
Bangladesh made 279 requests for content removal in first half of 2025: Google report
Bangladesh submitted 279 requests for content removal on Google platforms between January and June 2025, according to the figures published in the company’s latest Transparency Report, which outlines the number
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How China Achieved Innovation without Freedom
A decade ago, China’s government unveiled Made in China 2025 - a bold vision for transforming the country from the world’s assembly line into a global innovation leader. The plan
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Sport
Food-loving Szczesny says he broke Barcelona's body-fat record
Barcelona goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has revealed he holds an unwanted club record -- for excessive body fat -- but insists his love of food has never hindered him in his
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Let only the bat talk
Bangladesh’s cricketers often say, “If the team doesn’t win, my runs mean nothing.” But deep down, how many of them truly believe that? Through their on-field antics and off-field comments,
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Case filed against shooting federation's joint secretary
Sharmin Akter Ratna, a gold-winning shooter at the South Asian Games and Commonwealth Shooting Championship, filed a case on Thursday against Bangladesh Shooting Sports Federation (BSSF) joint secretary GM Haider
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Drama continues over players list for BPL auction
The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) Governing Council is still waiting for reports from BCB's Anti-Corruption Committee's consultant Alex Marshall before finalising the list of both local and foreign players ahead
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Bangladesh U17s power past Bahrain to make it four wins from four
Bangladesh have moved a step closer to the AFC U17 Asian Cup finals with a hard-earned 2–1 win over Bahrain, extending their perfect run to four victories from four matches
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‘Coach, not dad’ Van Persie hands senior debut to son
The substitution did not have the desired effect as Feyenoord conceded a third just a minute later.
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আলোচিত
বিএনপি ক্ষমতায় আসলে প্রতিটি ঘরে ফ্যামিলি কার্ড দেওয়া হবে: ব্যারিস্টার অমি
বিএনপি ক্ষমতায় গেলে দেশের প্রতিটি পরিবারের হাতে ফ্যামিলি কার্ড তুলে দেওয়া হবে বলে মন্তব্য করেছেন ঢাকা জেলা বিএনপির সাংগঠনিক সম্পাদক ব্যারিস্টার ইরফান ইবনে আমান অমি।
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দুই সংসার ভাঙার পর কেন নতুন সম্পর্কে, জানালেন বাঁধন
দুই সংসার ভেঙে যাওয়ার পর মাস দুয়েক হলো নতুন সম্পর্কে জড়িয়েছেন আলোচিত অভিনেত্রী আজমেরী হক বাঁধন। সম্পর্ক বিষয়টি তার কাছে ‘ভীতিকর’ মনে হলেও পাশে থাকার জন্য একজন স
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Politics
Social media being used to create mobs: Fakhrul
Bangladesh Nationalist Party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Friday said that mobs were being created using the social media platform which was obstructing the country’s democratic journey...
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The Missing Ingredients for Peac..
Following two years of mass killings by Israel in one of the most ruthless military campaigns in recent history, the Gaza ceasefire agreed in October was an undoubtedly welcome step.
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Business
Consumers unhappy with winter veg price rise
Even though winter vegetables are arriving in the capital's markets in large volumes, their prices are still high, with a few witnessing even a hike last week. Vendors say heavy
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The economic rise of river islands
At first glance, the northern chars seem like strokes of accidental geography – as if the sandy patches were never meant to be there.
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India logs forecast-beating 8.2pc GDP growth but tariffs loom
Gross domestic product rose 8.2 per cent year-on-year in the July-September period, the statistics ministry said, the fastest rate in over a year.
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Editorial
The art of cleaning
Yesterday’s DSCC drive to promote cleanliness and a mosquito-free environment is precisely the kind of initiative the city needs at this critical moment. The campaign was conducted in the Dhanmondi
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Digitizing for the right reasons
To say that Dhaka’s public transport sector is not, and has never been, good enough for its citizens is an understatement -- one that has long been burdened by inefficiency,
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How to prepare for disaster
Disasters shake both bodies and minds. Most of them blur the distinction between the “man-made” and the “natural.” In recent weeks, several events jolted us into recognizing how fragile our
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Can you see what I see?
Before generators became a household essential, before smartphones illuminated our palms, and before Netflix became our evening companion, there was a different kind of magic that existed during load shedding.
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Act now to reverse the poverty backslide
Bangladesh is witnessing one of its most troubling reversals in poverty in over a decade
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Entertainment
‘Ekta Chador Hobe’ famed singer Janes Sumon passes away
The singer’s real name was Galib Ahsan Mehedi. His first solo album, Ashirbad, was released in 1997. Among his well-loved songs are “Akash Kedechhe”, “Otithi”, “Ashabadi”, “Ekta Chador Hobe”, “Ay
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Bangladeshi filmmaker Kazi Muntasir joins Fajr Film Festival as Talent Campus mentor
One of Muntasir’s films is also set to screen at the festival. The Talent Campus typically draws film students from a wide range of countries, including Iran, the United States,
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Hugh Jackman makes his relationship with Sutton Foster Instagram official
Hugh Jackman has confirmed his relationship with singer and Broadway actor Sutton Foster, making it Instagram official months after the pair first sparked dating rumours. The Hollywood star shared a
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Quentin Tarantino shares his top films of the 21st century
Filmmaker Quentin Tarantino has released his own list of standout films from the 21st century, offering a typically blunt and unpredictable take on modern cinema. Appearing on “The Bret Easton
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Health
WHO issues unprecedented global guidelines to combat infertility
The World Health Organisation on Friday published for the first time directives to improve the prevention, detection and treatment of infertility, which affects millions across the globe...
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Life style
Shotta: A journey of life-centred empowerment
From a quiet riverside community to the dazzling lights of the runway—this is the story of “Shotta,” a journey where craft becomes confidence, heritage becomes design, and marginalized women step
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Stop falling for fake old money trends online
Modern fashion chases an old money aesthetic without understanding its heritage, mistaking trends for identity. True style comes from authenticity, quality, and confidence, proving timeless elegance arises from lived truth
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