Headline
Should political parties be publicly funded?
Implementing public funding for political parties is vital to strengthening democratic governance, reducing corruption, and ensuring accountability.
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Swachip leader Samir Hossain Mishu arrested in Bogura
Swachip leader held in an Explosive Substances Act case linked to the July uprising
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North Korean leader Kim unveils plans for 10,000-ton warships, nuclear navy
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said that his country would equip its navy with nuclear weapons and build larger warships, state media reported on Wednesday, as Pyongyang pushes ahead
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Women MPs’ Forum wants review of tax and pricing of low-tier cigarettes
Members of the Women MPs’ Forum Against Tobacco on Tuesday called for a more effective review of the tax and pricing measures for low-tier cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products in
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Navana Group vice chairman arrested from Banani residence
Police say he was arrested on an arrest warrant following 12-hour drive
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Two-year-old drowns in rainwater-filled pit in Gazipur
Victim was playing outside her house when she fell into a pit submerged by recent rainfall
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Central bank chief says Iran may buy US food, but not obliged to
The governor of Tehran's central bank on Tuesday said that Iran might well use the frozen funds released to it under its deal with Washington to buy US farm products...
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Bangladesh
Chattogram Jubo League leader dies in custody
Nurul Alam appeared healthy while being produced before the court yesterday
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Bangladesh prime minister joins WEF’s annual meeting in Dalian
Prime minister Tarique Rahman participated in the 17th annual meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum, also known as Summer Davos, in China on Wednesday morning...
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BSF attempt to push 9 people into Bangladesh foiled, says BGB
Border Guard Bangladesh has prevented an attempt by India’s Border Security Force to push nine people including women and children into Bangladesh through Sapahar border in Naogaon....
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Mia Shaheb’s Maidan Khanqah to observe holy Ashura
Holy Ashura and the 1347th death anniversary of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) will be observed on Thursday at the Mia Shaheb’s Maidan Khankah Sharif at Luxmibazar in Dhaka.
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Driver killed as truck falls into canal after bridge collapse
A driver was killed and his assistant was injured after a sand-laden truck fell into a canal following a bridge collapse on Tuesday in Barishal.
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Madrassah teacher arrested on rape charges in Lalmonirhat
The police on Tuesday arrested a madrassah teacher on charges of raping a housewife in Lalmonirhat’s Aditmari.
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International
US, Iran at odds on nuclear inspections, frozen assets in deal to end war
Tehran and Washington disagree on terms, raising questions about peace deal
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United States authorities ease rules on Iran team for Game 3 of World Cup
The United States will ease travel restrictions imposed on the Iranian team during the World Cup, allowing them to arrive in Seattle two days before their next match, the US
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Three-day holiday declared in Tehran
Irani yesterday announced three days of public holidays in the capital Tehran for late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s funeral ceremonies, state television reported.
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UN chief urges AI firms to ‘come clean’
UN chief Antonio Guterres challenged AI firms on Tuesday to disclose their growing environmental footprint as part of a push for faster global action to curb climate change.
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S Arabia executed 100 people so far this year: AFP tally
Saudi authorities yesterday executed seven people, bringing the total number of people executed in the kingdom this year to 100, according to an AFP tally based on official announcements.
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UK Labour MPs mull challenge to PM frontrunner
Two Labour lawmakers were yesterday considering whether to challenge Andy Burnham to become Britain’s next prime minister, with some concern in the party about a so-called coronation.
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Technology
Claude now works as a teammate in Slack
Anthropic has launched Claude Tag, a feature that integrates its AI assistant into Slack channels, allowing team members to tag @Claude to assign tasks.
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Meta's new AI glasses start at $299
Meta has introduced a new line of smart glasses under its own brand name, simply called Meta Glasses, which start at $299.
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Bridging Bangladesh’s digital divide through meaningful connectivity
In an interview with The Daily Star, Waqas Hassan, Regional Lead for Asia at the Global Digital Inclusion Partnership, highlights inclusive policymaking, stronger public-private partnerships, and community-based connectivity models as
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Trump orders powerful quantum computer built by 2028
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday directing the construction of a powerful quantum computer for scientific research.
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Oracle cuts 21,000 jobs in AI overhaul
Oracle reduced its global workforce by around 21,000 employees, or 13%, during its 2026 fiscal year, according to the company’s annual report released on Monday.
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Sport
Eternal kid at the peak of destiny
And decades later, that mischievous prince remains. He plays with the singular, pure focus of a child with a ball at his feet, bringing an ethereal beauty and grace back
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Budimir gives Croatia 1-0 win to eliminate Panama
On a night when Croatia captain Luka Modric became the second European to earn a 200th cap, the Balkans side broke the deadlock when Budimir, alone at the back post,
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Colombia beat DR Congo 1-0 to reach World Cup knockouts
Colombia finally broke down a stubborn DR Congo side on Tuesday to secure a 1-0 win that guaranteed their place in the World Cup knockout rounds. Victory in Guadalajara, courtesy
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Mbappe: Built for the biggest occasion
At just 27, Kylian Mbappe has already become one of those rare figures whose name inevitably surfaces whenever the FIFA World Cup conversation begins.
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Munoz sends Colombia into last 32 with win over DR Congo
Colombia moved to six points from two matches and guaranteed their progress to the knockout stage ahead of their final group game against Portugal, who beat Uzbekistan 5-0 earlier on
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Day 13: Ronaldo roars, Colombia through, Croatia alive, England held
The draw leaves England and Ghana level on four points, with qualification still in their own hands heading into the final round of group matches.
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গণমাধ্যমকর্মীদের ওপর জামায়াত নেতাকর্মীদের হামলার প্রতিবাদ ছাত্রদলের
রাজধানীর ধানমণ্ডিতে পেশাগত দায়িত্ব পালনকালে দৈনিক সকালের মাল্টিমিডিয়া রিপোর্টার মাহফুজুর রহমান শিশির, যমুনা টেলিভিশনের সিনিয়র রিপোর্টার রাব্বী সিদ্দিকী এবং কালবেলার সংবাদকর্মী আব্দুর রহমান ইশানসহ বেশ কয়েকজন গণমাধ্যমকর্মীর ওপর জামায়াতে ইসলামীর
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উঠে আসছে শিক্ষার বেহাল চিত্র
শিক্ষামন্ত্রীর সফর২রা জুলাই শুরু হচ্ছে এইচএসসি ও সমমানের পরীক্ষা। মানসম্মত পরীক্ষার বার্তা নিয়ে কুমিল্লা ও নোয়াখালী শিক্ষা বোর্ডের দায়িত্বপ্রাপ্ত শিক্ষকদের সঙ্গে মতবিনিময় সভা করেছেন শিক্ষামন্ত্রী ড. আ ন ম এহছানুল
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Politics
BNP urges unity against ‘plots’ by AL
The ruling BNP has urged people to remain united and resist any signs of conspiracy or “evil activity” by the banned Awami League, while the opposition parties warned that those
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AL conspiring against Tarique Rahman-led govt: Rizvi
Awami League was attempting to obstruct peace, prosperity, democracy and freedom of expression, he says
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People's memory would need to be wiped out for Awami League to return: Zahed
PM’s information adviser says party lacks moral courage; court to decide on political status
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AL’s fate as political party to be decided by tribunal: PM’s adviser
Prime minister’s information and broadcasting adviser Zahed Ur Rahman said on Tuesday that whether the Awami League would ultimately be banned as a political party would be determined by the
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Fallen fascism peeping through, Rizvi says
Bangladesh Nationalist Party senior joint secretary general and adviser to the prime minister, Ruhul Kabir Rizvi, on Tuesday alleged that signs of a return of fascism were emerging in the
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Business
Ascent Health offers discounts for Mastercard clients
Mastercard, a global digital payment services provider, yesterday signed a strategic partnership agreement with Ascent Health Ltd, a Dhaka-based diagnostic centre, to enhance access to high-quality healthcare services for Mastercard
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Exports can be raised to $150b: Muktadir
Bangladesh has the potential to raise its export earnings from the current $50-$55 billion to $150 billion if the country focuses on five to seven priority sectors backed by targeted
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Banks can now transfer consumer loans directly to vendors
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has allowed banks to disburse certain consumer loans directly to vendors through electronic fund transfers, a move aimed at modernising loan settlement processes and reducing operational risks
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Editorial
Starmer’s resignation signals constraint, not virtue
Keir Starmer’s resignation is being presented as a dignified submission to democratic accountability.
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Public universities are still rationing women’s freedom
I was a student at Dhaka University (DU) in the 2016-17 session. Although I was a non-resident student, like everyone else, I was attached to a residential hall.
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A bigger ADP, but can Bangladesh make it work?
The proposed national budget for FY2026-27 is more than an outline of the government’s spending plans for the upcoming fiscal year.
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Safe food supply warrants strong oversight
A STUDY conducted by a research team at Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University in Dinajpur in association with Noakhali Science and Technology University has found serious bacterial contamination
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Without doctors, what good will extra hospital beds do?
Address the manpower crisis in public hospitals
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Entertainment
Understanding the psychology of 'obsession' on screen
There is perhaps no emotion that cinema loves more than obsession. Not love, because love can be quiet. Not ambition, because ambition can be rational. Obsession sits somewhere in between
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Three acting veterans share the screen for the first time in new drama
Three of Bangladesh’s most celebrated actors — Dilara Zaman, Abul Hayat, and Dolly Zahur — have come together in a television drama for the first time. According to the makers,
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Malaysian PM’s office features Habib’s ‘Moha Jadu’ in Tarique's visit video
The song plays during several segments of the video, including a section in which Anwar discusses the Rohingya crisis and ongoing diplomatic efforts involving ASEAN, Bangladesh, and Malaysia to engage
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‘She in Stone’ explores the many dimensions of womanhood
Womanhood, memory, and the passage of time converge in “She in Stone”, the first solo exhibition by artist Anindita Oni, inaugurated at Studio Bhaskarmee in Hazaribagh on June 19, 2026.
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Health
16-member task force formed to review maternal and child health situation
Body to identify gaps and coordinate SDG progress with UN and health experts
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Mir Shahe Alam to supervise special dengue prevention task force
The team will strengthen field-level monitoring, inter-agency coordination and emergency response measures
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