Headline
Chinese leader Xi to visit North Korea June 8-9
Chinese leader Xi Jinping will visit North Korea next week, Chinese state media said Friday, his first trip to Pyongyang in seven years....
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Iran leader says dealt enemies ‘decisive blow’ in war
Iran’s supreme leader said Thursday that the United States and Israel had been dealt a ‘decisive blow’ in the Middle East war, after the government reported ‘no tangible progress’ in
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Semiconductor roadshow in US begins today
The Bangladesh Semiconductor Industry Association is set to kick off ‘USA Roadshow 2026’ today, as part of the Silicon River and BRAINGAIN initiatives, aiming to enhance Bangladesh’s connection with the
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BB to set loan approval cap in Tk 60,000cr package
Bangladesh Bank is considering imposing limits on large loans approvals under its newly announced Tk 60,000 crore stimulus package by linking loan amounts to borrowers’ assets and annual sales in
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Zelensky for full ceasefire, face-to-face meeting with Putin
The Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelensky, proposed a face-to-face meeting with Vladimir Putin in a rare open letter to the Russian president on Thursday, saying he was also ready for a
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Cabinet congratulates Khalilur Rahman on election as UNGA president
Government says his election reflects Bangladesh's growing diplomatic standing and credibility in multilateral forums
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Pakistan accuses India of weaponising water after treaty suspension
Pakistan has previously said it would consider any attempt to change the flow of cross-border waterways an ‘act of war’
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Bangladesh
Bangladeshi killed in New Delhi hotel fire identified
A Bangladeshi man, Md Nurul Amin, 44, was among the 22 nationals from seven countries who tragically lost their lives in the devastating fire incident at a New Delhi hotel
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Three people killed in Sirajganj road accident
At least three people were killed and another was injured in a road accident in Belkuchi upazila of Sirajganj on early Friday...
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Bangladeshi man among dead in Delhi hotel blaze
The Bangladesh High Commission in New Delhi has confirmed the identity of the Bangladeshi national killed along with 21 others in a devastating fire at a hotel in the Indian
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Dhaka-bound bus slips into Padma River at Daulatdia Ferry Terminal
A bus has plunged into the Padma River at the Daulatdia Ferry Terminal in Rajbari while passengers were returning to Dhaka after Eid. No casualties have been reported so far
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12-year-old girl found pregnant in Chandpur; neighbour accused of rape
A 12-year-old girl, a Class-IV student of a government primary school in Chandpur’s Shahrasti upazila, has been found five months pregnant, with her family accusing a 60-year-old neighbour of raping
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Slight fall in temperature likely from today
Day and night temperatures are likely to fall slightly across the country from today, although rising humidity may continue to cause heat-related discomfort, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department.
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International
US imposes sanctions on Cuban president, Castro family members
The United States announced new sanctions Thursday on Cuba's president and some of his immediate family, alongside members of the Castro family, in Washington's latest ramping up of pressure on
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Musk ‘trying to whip up division’
UK leader Keir Starmer yesterday accused US tech tycoon Elon Musk of “trying to whip up division” in Britain following anger over the police handling of the murder of a
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European aid fuels Ukraine drone boom
European countries have funnelled billions of dollars of military aid to Ukraine since US funding ended, with 2026 contributions helping boost its booming drone sector, Germany’s Kiel Institute said yesterday.
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Israeli strikes kill 9 in Gaza as truce talks stall
Israeli attacks on Gaza killed at least nine people yesterday, a spokesman for the civil defence agency in the Palestinian territory told AFP.
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Turkey FM in Dhaka on two-day visit
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Türkiye Hakan Fidan will meet his Bangladesh counterpart Dr Khalilur Rahman in Dhaka today as the two countries look to expand strategic engagement alongside trade
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Diallo gives Ivory Coast shock win over France
Amad Diallo scored a late winner as Ivory Coast stunned France 2-1 in a World Cup warm-up match in Nantes on Thursday.
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PM seeks partners’ support for Bangladesh development
Prime minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday sought continued support from development partners for Bangladesh’s overall development and sustainable progress as United Nations Development Programme resident representative in Bangladesh Stefan Liller
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Technology
Microsoft unveils Scout, a new AI assistant built on OpenClaw
Microsoft has unveiled Scout, a new artificial intelligence (AI) assistant designed to operate continuously alongside users at its annual developer conference.
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Asus ROG unveils anniversary collection at Computex 2026
Asus Republic of Gamers (ROG) has marked its 20th anniversary by unveiling a collection of limited-edition gaming products at the Computex 2026 technology exhibition.
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Phoenix Summit 2026 to bring global cyber experts to Dhaka in June
Phoenix Summit 2026, a five-day event aimed at promoting collaboration, skills development and discussions on digital resilience will take place from June 23 to 27 across two venues in Dhaka.
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World Day for Assistive Technology 2026
For millions of people, assistive technology, or AT, can mean the difference between exclusion and independence. Wheelchairs, hearing aids, prostheses, eyeglasses, communication devices and other assistive products enable people to
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How much should you tell your AI?
For most people, the stakes are far less dramatic. Yet the same logic is entering everyday life. What does it mean to confide in AI? And what happens to the
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Sport
Bangladesh Olympic football team hold Afghanistan to goalless draw
Bangladesh Olympic football team played out a second successive goalless draw, holding Afghanistan's senior national team 0-0 in their second match of the Diamond Jubilee International Tournament in the Maldives
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Pakistan upstage Australia for 2-1 ODI series win
Spearhead Shaheen Shah Afridi and Shadab Khan starred in Pakistan's four-wicket win in their decisive third and final one-day international against Australia in Lahore on Thursday.
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Liverpool appoint Spaniard Iraola as new boss
Liverpool named Andoni Iraola as their new manager on Thursday after sacking Arne Slot following a calamitous Premier League title defence.
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Robinson rocks New Zealand after England collapse in 1st Test
England's Ollie Robinson marked his first Test for more than two years with four wickets, including three in a sensational opening over, as New Zealand collapsed to 61-6 at stumps
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Abahani skipper Mosaddek sees Mohammedan clash as potential title decider
The Dhaka Premier League title race is hearing up, with Friday's ninth-round fixtures set to have a significant bearing on the battle for the top spot.
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আলোচিত
আওয়ামী লীগকে রাজনৈতিকভাবে প্রতিহত করুন: নাসীরুদ্দীন পাটওয়ারী
আওয়ামী লীগকে রাজনৈতিক ভাবে প্রতিহত করতে সরকারের প্রতি আহ্বান জানিয়েছেন জাতীয় নাগরিক পার্টির মুখ্য সমন্বয়ক নাসিরুদ্দিন পাটোয়ারী।
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হান্নান মাসুদের বিরুদ্ধে গুরুতর অভিযোগ আনলেন রাশেদ খান
পোস্টে তিনি লেখেন- ৫ আগস্ট আওয়ামী লীগ সরকারের পতনের পর ৭ আগস্ট থেকে আওয়ামী লীগ নেতাদের সঙ্গে বৈঠক শুরু করেন হান্নান মাসুদ। ৭ আগস্ট আনুমানিক রাত ৮টা ৩০ মিনিটে বে
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মা ও দুই কন্যার মৃত্যুতে রহস্য ঘনীভূত, হত্যাকাণ্ডের অভিযোগ স্বজনদের
বরগুনা জেলা পরিষদের ডাকবাংলোর তৃতীয় তলায় এক মা ও তার দুই শিশুকন্যার রহস্যজনক মৃত্যুর ঘটনায় ক্রমেই ঘনীভূত হচ্ছে রহস্য। ঘটনার ২৪ ঘণ্টা পেরিয়ে গেলেও মৃত্যুর প্রকৃত কারণ সম্পর্কে নিশ্চিত হতে
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Politics
BNP, front orgs with no council sessions for long
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party and most of its affiliated and associate bodies keep functioning through expired committees without holding regular councils, increasing frustration among their leaders and activists over the
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No alternative to following Zia’ path: law minister
Law, justice and parliamentary affairs minister Md Asaduzzaman on Thursday said that there was no alternative to following the path shown by former president Ziaur Rahman to build Bangladesh as
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Opposition parties protest against power price hikes
Different opposition political parties on Thursday staged rallies and processions in Dhaka and Rajshahi protesting against the latest increase in power prices.
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Withdraw power tariff hike or face public backlash: Jamaat to govt
At a Dhaka rally, Mia Golam Porwar says the increase will affect industry, agriculture, trade, transport and ordinary consumers
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Police tighten surveillance around Ivy’s Narayanganj home after her release from jail
Police say measures are part security arrangement, part monitoring to prevent banned political activities
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Jubo Dal announces 151-member central executive committee
Abdul Monayem Munna named president and Mohammad Nurul Islam Nayan general secretary
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New 151-member Jatiyatabadi Juba Dal committee announced
Abdul Monayem Munna has been named president and Mohammad Nurul Islam Nayan general secretary of the 151-member national executive committee of the Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Juba Dal.
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Business
Solar energy, home appliance makers may get tax incentives
The government is set to unveil a substantial package of tax incentives for the solar-energy sector in the upcoming national budget as part of efforts to reduce dependence on fossil
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Cattle slaughter up 2.5pc this Eid
The number of sacrificial animals slaughtered during this year's Eid-ul-Azha increased slightly by 0.23 million, supported by improved political stability and a gradual recovery in economic confidence, although about 2.9
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LGD's Tk 30.5b project aims to transform urban living
The Local Government Division (LGD) proposes a Tk 30.50-billion scheme aimed at strengthening climate-resilient infrastructure, governance, service delivery, and employment-generating skills development in urban areas across Bangladesh. The project, titled
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Editorial
A likely new ploy to delay Sagar-Runi trial
THE latest explanation offered in the long-running investigation into the murders of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi is as shocking as unacceptable. The attorney general informed the victims’
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Don't burden citizens with higher power tariffs
Raising electricity bills could push up an already high inflation.
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Language movement and Mahbubul Haque
THE Bangla language movement is the most significant event in our national history. Mahbubul Haque, a memorable figure in our national history, was involved in the language movement from the
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Decoupling war and politics from climate action
TODAY humanity is at a crossroads in the climate change crisis. Like every year, World Environment Day 2026, hosted by Azerbaijan in partnership with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), will
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Entertainment
Cockroach Janata Party: How a satirical page stunned India's political giants
Political power traditionally relied on roaring lions, soaring eagles, or rising suns to command authority over the public and capture their imagination. Yet, in a bizarre twist, an insect has
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Two Bangladesh-linked film projects selected for DANAFF Talents and Project Market
The selected projects are "Alowkik Rajhas", the debut feature by Bangladeshi filmmaker Rajib Rafi, and "Before the Earth Collapses", a multinational co-production directed by Japanese filmmaker Noriko Yuasa.
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Ritwik Ghatak’s films restored in 4K for London retrospective
The season is titled “Revolutionary Cinema: The Passion of Ritwik Ghatak”. It has been curated by filmmaker and academic Sanghita Sen.
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Swapnadal's ‘Helen Keller’ heads to Melbourne for 64th staging
The performance will take place at Chandler Hall at 6 pm on Saturday (June 6) at the invitation of the Renaissance Drama Society Melbourne. Director Zahid Repon and actress Juana
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Health
Measles cases climb in Sherpur, 46 now hospitalised
A surge in suspected measles-like infections has been recorded in Sherpur, with hospital admissions continuing to climb. The district health authorities are tracking the situation as fresh cases emerge across
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Unsafe food kills 1.5 million people annually; children face highest risks: WHO
Unsafe food causes an estimated 1.5 million deaths worldwide every year, with young children bearing a disproportionate share of the burden, according to new findings released by the World Health
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