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Songs of the soul: Baul Binoy Sutradhar’s inner world
Born in 1954 in Paikpara Union under Chunarughat Upazila of Habiganj district, Binoy was the son of a local farmer, Sudhir Chandra Sutradhar, and Snehalata Sutradhar. Before he was even
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What the new labour ordinance means for workers
The Daily Star (TDS): How do you assess the Labour Ordinance 2025?
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Concordia University invites Shamol Shishir
The Concordia University, one of Canada’s leading higher education institutions, has invited Bangladeshi researcher, writer and filmmaker Md Rabiul Islam, widely known as Shamol Shishir, as a research intern under
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Series of Israeli strikes hit Lebanon
A series of Israeli strikes hit south and east Lebanon on Friday, state media reported, as Israel’s army said it was targeting Hezbollah sites, the latest such raids despite a
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Kim vows to root out ‘evil’, scolds lazy officials
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to root out ‘evil’ and scolded lazy officials while praising his troops fighting with Russia against Ukraine, state media said Friday..
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Zelensky visits troops as Ukraine says gained ground near key city
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday he had visited troops fending off Russian advances near the embattled city of Kupiansk that Moscow claimed to have captured last month, which Kyiv
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White House steps up attacks on CNN
The White House on Thursday intensified its attacks on CNN, the news network at the centre of a financial battle that president Donald Trump is tied up in politically and
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Bangladesh
Country’s situation doesn’t reflect July spirit
The current national situation does not reflect the July spirit, as people’s expectations are being broken and discriminatory groups are becoming active, said Prof Anu Muhammad, a member of the
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CID partners with foreign firm to recover MTFE scammed funds
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is preparing to repatriate a portion of the money laundered through MTFE, a Canada-based trading platform that scammed thousands of Bangladeshi investors with promises of
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Ducsu protests shooting of Osman Hadi
The Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) staged a protest march on Friday evening condemning the shooting of Inqilab Mancha spokesperson and aspiring independent candidate for Dhaka-8 constituency, Sharif Osman
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UN expert: Forensic identification of July Uprising victims a step towards accountability
The beginning of scientific exhumations and forensic analysis of 114 unidentified bodies of people killed during the July 2024 protests in Bangladesh is a fundamental step towards helping families of
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Motorbikes continue to cause fatal accidents, chaos on road
Fatal road accidents involving motorcycles have taken place frequently across Bangladesh for the past several years, with a surge in the number of motorcycles in the past decade.
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Bus torched in Badda Link Road
Passengers escape unhurt
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Culprits will be brought to justice: CA
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has said those behind the attack on Sharif Osman Hadi, as well as those who planned it, must be arrested as quickly as possible.
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International
Trump, Clinton seen in new cache of Epstein photos released by Democrats
Epstein's association with the individuals in the pictures was already widely known and the undated photos do not appear to depict any unlawful conduct.
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Iran seizes oil tanker carrying crew members from India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Gulf of Oman: Iranian media
Retail fuel prices in Iran are among the lowest in the world, making smuggling it to other countries particularly profitable.
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Series of Israeli strikes hit Lebanon
A series of Israeli strikes hit south and east Lebanon yesterday, state media reported, as Israel’s army said it was targeting Hezbollah sites, the latest such raids despite a year-old
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UN urges Ethiopia, Eritrea to respect border pact
The United Nations on Friday urged Ethiopia and Eritrea to respect each other’s territorial integrity, voicing concern over “renewed tensions” between the two neighbouring countries.
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Germany blames Russia for polls interference
Germany yesterday accused Russia of cyberattacks targeting its air traffic control and February’s general election, and said it had summoned the Russian ambassador to protest.
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Ancient undersea wall found off French coast
Divers have discovered a long-submerged wall some 7,000 years old under the sea off western France, scientists said Thursday.
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Former Iraqi president Salih appointed UNHCR chief
Former Iraqi president Barham Salih will become the next United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, a UN source told AFP on Friday, taking over an agency tackling swingeing budget cuts.
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Technology
Bangladeshi team wins silver at Seoul International Invention Fair 2025
A team from Bangladesh named Calibrator-Z has won a silver medal at the Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF) 2025, an annually held global tech innovation competition.
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'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' wins Game of the Year
The Game Awards 2025 has recently concluded, with the role-playing game 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' winning the top prize of Game of the Year. The game has also set a
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Sport
Salah in Liverpool squad for Brighton match after Slot talks - reports
Mohamed Salah has been included in Liverpool's squad for their Premier League match at home to Brighton on Saturday, according to several British media reports
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Palmer available for Everton clash as Chelsea look for consistency
Cole Palmer and Wesley Fofana are available for Chelsea's home Premier League clash with Everton on Saturday, but Liam Delap faces two to four weeks on the sidelines due to
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Fit-again Jesus can be Arsenal's number one striker, says Arteta
Mikel Arteta said Friday that Gabriel Jesus has the qualities to be Arsenal's first-choice striker following the return of the Brazil international after 11 months on the sidelines.
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India smash record total as Suryavanshi blasts 171 in U19 Asia Cup opener
India’s teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi produced a dominant display of power-hitting as India stormed to a 234-run victory over hosts UAE in their U-19 Asia Cup opener at the ICC
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43 and strong: England great Anderson named captain of Lancashire
England Test great James Anderson has been named as Lancashire's captain for next season's County Championship at the age of 43.
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আলোচিত
কানের নিচে গুলি লেগেছে ওসমান হাদির, অবস্থা আশঙ্কাজনক
আসন্ন ত্রয়োদশ জাতীয় সংসদ নির্বাচনে ঢাকা–৮ আসনের স্বতন্ত্র প্রার্থী ও ইনকিলাব মঞ্চের মুখপাত্র শরিফ ওসমান হাদি দুর্বৃত্তদের গুলিতে আহত হয়েছেন। জুমার নামাজের পর রাজধানীর পল্টনের বিজয়নগর এলাকায় নির্বাচনী প্রচারণার সময়
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‘ভারতের ‘‘র’’-আওয়ামী লীগ আমার ভাইকে বাঁচতে দেবে না’
ঢাকা-৮ আসনের স্বতন্ত্র সংসদ সদস্য প্রার্থী ও ইনকিলাব মঞ্চের মুখপাত্র শরিফ ওসমান হাদি গুলিবিদ্ধ হওয়ার পর পরিবারের সিদ্ধান্তে তাকে ঢাকা মেডিকেল কলেজ হাসপাতাল থেকে রাজধানীর এভারকেয়ার হাসপাতালে স্থানান্তর করা হচ্ছে।
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গুলিবিদ্ধ ওসমান হাদিকে অপারেশন থিয়েটারে নেওয়া হয়েছে
ত্রয়োদশ জাতীয় সংসদ নির্বাচনে ঢাকা-৮ আসনের স্বতন্ত্র প্রার্থী হিসেবে নির্বাচনী প্রচার-প্রচারণা চালাচ্ছিলেন ওসমান হাদি। তিনি মাথায় গুলিবিদ্ধ হয়েছেন বলে পুলিশ জানিয়েছে।
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একটি মোটরসাইকেলে এসে দুই দুর্বৃত্ত গুলি করে হাদিকে
আসন্ন ত্রয়োদশ জাতীয় সংসদ নির্বাচনে ঢাকা-৮ আসনের প্রার্থী ইনকিলাব মঞ্চের মুখপাত্র শরিফ ওসমান হাদিকে গুলি করেছে দুর্বৃত্তরা। একটি মোটরসাইকেলে এসে দুই দুর্বৃত্ত হাদিকে লক্ষ্য করে গুলি চালায় বলে প্রাথমকিভাবে জানতে
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হাদির ওপর গুলি, নির্বাচন বানচালের ষড়যন্ত্র: নাছির উদ্দিন
ত্রয়োদশ জাতীয় সংসদ নির্বাচনে স্বতন্ত্র প্রার্থী শরীফ ওসমান হাদীর ওপর গুলির ঘটনা নির্বাচন বানচালের ষড়যন্ত্র বলে মনে করছেন ছাত্রদলের কেন্দ্রীয়...
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বাংলাদেশসহ চার দেশে মার্কিন ভ্রমণ সতর্কতা
বাংলাদেশসহ চারটি দেশের বিরুদ্ধে লেভেল-২ ভ্রমণ সতর্কতা জারি করেছে যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের রোগ নিয়ন্ত্রণ ও প্রতিরোধ কেন্দ্র (সিডিসি)। এসব দেশে মশাবাহিত রোগের প্রাদুর্ভাব দেখা দিয়েছে। এই রোগের
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তারেক রহমান বাংলাদেশে ফিরছেন ২৫শে ডিসেম্বর, ঘোষণা বিএনপির
আগামী ২৫শে ডিসেম্বর বাংলাদেশে আসছেন তারেক রহমান, এই তথ্য জানিয়েছে তার দল বিএনপি। বিএনপির মহাসচিব মির্জা ফখরুল ইসলাম আলমগীর আজ রাতে এক সংবাদ সম্মেলনে এই তথ্য জানান।
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‘থার্ড টার্মিনাল নির্মাণে আওয়ামী লীগ কারিগরি বিবেচনায় মহাপাপ করেছে’
আওয়ামী লীগ ঢাকা বিমান বন্দরের থার্ড টার্মিনাল নির্মাণে কারিগরি দিক বিবেচনায় মহাপাপ করে গেছে বলে মন্তব্য করেছেন প্রধান উপদেষ্টার ডাক, টেলিযোগাযোগ ও
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Politics
Shot in head, critically wounded Hadi undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital
Sharif Osman Hadi, an aspiring independent candidate in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election for the Dhaka-8 constituency, was shot in the head from a close distance by unidentified assailants in
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Tarique set to return on Dec 25 after 17 years in UK exile
Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman is scheduled to return to Bangladesh on December 25, ending his more than 17 years of exile in the United Kingdom.
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ATTACK ON HADI: Political parties slate attack
Political parties on Friday strongly condemned and protested the shooting of Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of the Inquilab Mancha and an independent candidate for the Dhaka-8 constituency in the upcoming
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Khaleda’s health condition remains unchanged
The health condition of Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia remained unchanged on Friday, with she receiving intensive care at the ICU of Evercare Hospital in
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Followers pay respects to Bhashani on 145th birth anniv
The 145th birth anniversary of Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani, a legendary political leader of the nation, was observed nationwide on Friday, with the demand for his official recognition as
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Business
Onion prices still high despite imports, seed onions at hand
Onion prices still remain high in the markets even though new seed onions are now available and imports have started. Onions were sold at Tk110-140 per kg on Friday. Meanwhile,
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Jaflong Khasia Punji: Touring more like a local, less like a tourist
The fastest way to sense the pulse of a place is to meet its people. Arrange a stay in their home, and you might leave with a friendship that lasts
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Business moral eases, but concerns remain
The announcement of the national election schedule on Thursday has begun to ease the prolonged political and economic uncertainty felt by Bangladesh’s business community.
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Editorial
Tipping point in Dhaka: Can Bangladesh revive Its miracle?
After years of rapid growth, Bangladesh confronts inflation, investment drought, climate shocks, and political uncertainty. Its next moves will decide whether its past momentum returns, or slips away.
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Ensuring elections the most important goal now
The Election Commission’s announcement that the 13th parliamentary election is set for February 12 comes as welcome news for a nation long awaiting its return to full democratic process --
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Celebrating the moving pictures
Angst, social media obsession, the insidious influence of artificial intelligence with an ominous warning and the dauntless spirit of the young in 1971 were the key themes of the award-winning
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A test Bangladesh cannot afford to fail
Election schedule marks a defining moment for our democratic future
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Do we need a leader or a statesman?
I don’t know how this originated, but since long, we have been hearing people say different things about Sheikh Mujibur Rahman (known as Bangabandhu) and Ziaur Rahman (addressed as President
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Entertainment
A nation without culture cannot truly progress: Khairul Anam Shakil
For Khairul Anam Shakil, celebrating five decades of music is not just a personal milestone; it is a reflection of Bangladesh’s cultural heartbeat. As a celebrated Nazrul Sangeet exponent and
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'Nakshikathar Jamin’ to have special screening to commemorate Victory month
To mark the month of Victory, the Liberation War–based film “Nakshikathar Jamin”, directed by Akram Khan and starring Jaya Ahsan, is set to return to the big screen.
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‘Delupi’ to have its international premiere in Rotterdam Film festival
Mohammad Tauqir Islam’s debut feature film “Delupi” has been officially selected for the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) 2026, marking a major milestone for Bangladesh’s independent cinema on the global
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Shilpakala Academy hosts national dialogue to strengthen music education
The consultation brought together distinguished representatives from government, private, and other music institutions across Dhaka and divisional levels.
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Health
Why is dengue still prevalent in winter?
Dengue, once thought to be confined to the monsoon season, now continues to pose a significant health threat throughout the winter months.
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Keep politics out of hospital: Health Adviser
Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum has urged medical professionals to draw a firm line between their political affiliations and their duties, warning that hospitals must never become extensions of party activity.
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Life style
Checklist you must follow before hiring a domestic help
Many times, domestic helpers are hired through acquaintances or in haste. The recent incident has shown how such negligence can sometimes lead to terrible consequences.
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