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Chained majesties: The plight of captive elephants in Bangladesh
Bangladesh must urgently end captive elephant exploitation and implement comprehensive rehabilitation systems to ensure true animal welfare.
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From waste to wealth
Bangladesh is currently facing two major challenges that appear unrelated but share a common economic solution. According to baseline data from the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), the country generates
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Sitakunda shipbreaking yard faced legal action over safety violations last month
Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments says issued repeated reminders, shipyard did not implement directives
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52 Awami League leaders, activists sent to jail over 'Aug 15 gathering'
Police say group was planning flash procession and acts of sabotage
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At least 9 killed in suspected gas exposure at Sitakunda shipbreaking yard
Workers were inspecting a section of an LNG carrier being dismantled
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Bangladesh
Breastfeeding in Bangladesh: What is holding mothers back?
Despite the immense benefits of breast milk, socioeconomic barriers and aggressive formula marketing hinder breastfeeding in Bangladesh.
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Barapukuria Thermal Power Plant unit halts production
Amid load shedding across the country, electricity generation at Unit 1 of the Barapukuria Thermal Power Plant in Dinajpur has been suspended again due to a mechanical glitch. The unit
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82nd birthday of Begum Khaleda Zia Saturday
The 82nd birthday of former BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister, late Begum Khaleda Zia, will be observed Saturday. Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has announced a series of programmes marking
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After farewell meeting with PM, 2 top JCD leaders reflect on tenure, recall ‘mob’ violence
After a farewell meeting with BNP (Bangladesh Nationalist Party) Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday night, the two top leaders of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) reflected on
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What caused massive accident at Sitakunda ship-breaking yard
Eight workers have died after being exposed to toxic gas while cutting a scrap ship at a shipbreaking yard in Sitakunda, Chattogram. The co-workers of the victims have alleged that
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2 ships collide at Chittagong port waters, one develops crack in engine room
The collision caused a crack of about one square metre on one side of the oil tanker’s engine room, allowing water to enter. The vessel also experienced a temporary power
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LNG supply halts again from Excelerate terminal, Summit commences supply
Bangladesh has been reeling from a severe gas crisis for over three weeks. The situation worsened further when Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) supplies from Summit’s floating terminal were suspended on
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International
Person fined after polar bear woken by ship’s foghorn
A person in Norway’s Svalbard archipelago in the Arctic has been fined 50,000 kroner ($5,255) for using a foghorn to wake a sleeping polar bear, local officials said Thursday.
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Explosion rocks ammunition factory near Rome
A powerful explosion rocked an ammunition factory near Rome but no injuries were reported, emergency services and the factory owner said.
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UK homes burnt, residents evacuated in fires
A fire tore through several homes, residents were evacuated and “extensive” damage reported as firefighters battled multiple blazes in central England, which experiencing its hottest day of the year.
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Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in federal case, admits killing insurance CEO
Federal murder and weapons charges were previously dismissed on legal grounds
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US says it can keep naval blockade on Iran 'indefinitely,' vows more economic pressure
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters that the US military has the capability to maintain a naval presence in the region to enforce its blockade of Iran
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Civilian deaths in Ukraine jumped in July as Russia hit cities, UN says
Civilian casualties from the war in Ukraine rose by nearly a third month-on-month in July, to the highest level since May 2022, as Russia struck towns and cities far from
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Sport
Back-to-back days of dominance for the Tigers: Here are the highlights
Tanzid Tamim starred with a spectacular century, perfectly supported by a crucial half-century from skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto.
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The 'khep' question Bangladesh football needs to address
Several national footballers have come under fire for taking part in ‘khep’ outings earlier this week.
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'That’s some turnaround': India's Ashwin hails Bangladesh
Bangladesh have caught the cricketing world’s attention after dominating Australia through the first two days of their opening Test in Darwin.
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Bangladesh accept FIFA ASEAN Cup invitation
The National Teams Committee (NTC) of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) on Friday agreed to accept an invitation to participate in the FIFA ASEAN Cup in Indonesia.
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Maresca uncertain over Rodri's future at Man City
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said "anything can happen" amid reports La Liga champions Barcelona have bid to sign World Cup winner Rodri.
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Politics
JCD set to announce new central committee within 1-2 days
Existing committee, led by Rakib-Nasir, is nearing the end of its tenure
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Shafiqur calls for special parliament session amid energy crisis
Jamaat chief cites load-shedding, economic strain and law-and-order deterioration
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Most electoral pledges, programmes for first six months implemented: Rizvi
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Friday said the BNP government has implemented most of its electoral pledges and programmes earmarked for its first six months in
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Govt won't be allowed to stay if energy crisis persists: NCP Convener Nahid Islam
Nahid Islam, Convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP) and Opposition Chief Whip, on Friday warned that the government would not be allowed to remain in power if it continues
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BNP to mark Khaleda Zia's birth anniversary with prayer gatherings on Saturday
The BNP will hold prayer and religious gatherings across Bangladesh on Saturday to mark the birth anniversary of its late chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia. Party offices or
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আলোচিত
ঋতুরানীর আবির্ভাবে সাজছে প্রকৃতি
কাশফুল, পরিষ্কার নীল আকাশ আর সবুজ মাঠ। শব্দগুলো শুনলেই মনে আসে ঋতুর রানী শরতের নাম। বাংলার প্রকৃতিতে শরতের আবির্ভাব শনিবার।
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Business
Delegation due in Dhaka on Aug 17 amid strained ties
Against the backdrop of renewed strains in Bangladesh-India relations, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is moving to strengthen business-to-business engagement, with a high-level delegation of Indian business leaders scheduled
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Dhaka Bank to raise Tk 3b through Perpetual Bond
Dhaka Bank PLC has decided to raise Tk 3 billion through the issuance of a Contingent-Convertible Perpetual Bond to strengthen its capital base in line with Basel III requirements. The
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Summit LNG supply resumes at 550 MMCFD after brief disruption
Summit LNG Terminal is currently supplying approximately 550 million cubic feet per day (MMCFD) of regasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) to Bangladesh’s national gas grid, providing much-needed additional gas supply
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Editorial
Can July drop in inflation be sustained?
The report that point-to-point inflation fell to 8.32 per cent in July from 9.16 per cent in June is no doubt worth noting. According to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics
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August in the history of South Asia
The month of August carries memories of several critical historical events and turning points in South Asia. Some have significantly shaped the region's history and had a prolonged impact on
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How not to improve tax collection
The electronic return submission portal for individual taxpayers opened last month for the 2026-27 tax year, and the National Board of Revenue has sweetened the deal with a small incentive.
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Regulating battery rickshaws necessary
Control production, bring operators under an integrated transport system.
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Bangladesh must confront its failing research culture
The recent revelation of the retraction of at least 325 research papers (by Bangladeshi researchers) from international journals between 2019 and June 2026 is a cause of concern for the
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Entertainment
‘Dragging artistes to court over every little matter is shameful’: Nusraat Faria
Faria shared her thoughts on the matter in a Facebook post on Thursday (August 13), saying the practice was damaging the country’s entertainment industry.
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The scale of ‘Andhar’ will be unforeseen: Chanchal Chowdhury
Acclaimed actor Chanchal Chowdhury is gearing up for the release of his new film "Andhar", directed by Raihan Rafi. Playing Shamsher in the big-budget production, Chanchal says the film ventures
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Dilruba Doyel, Nishat Priom lead ‘Bihan’ on the realities of working women
Short film “Bihan”, which explores how social attitudes, workplace realities and family pressures create unseen barriers to women’s leadershsetip, is to premiere at 8:00pm today.
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Spardha to take ‘Tobuo Jege Uthi’ to Chattogram, Sylhet and Rajshahi this month
“Tobuo Jege Uthi” examines women’s everyday realities within structures shaped by gender, identity, power and patriarchy.
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Health
Dengue cases surge in Chattogram as 361 infections recorded in 11 days
The district has reported 1,195 dengue cases and three deaths this year, while a DGHS survey identified 8 city wards as high-risk for Aedes mosquito breeding
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Measles-like symptoms claim four more lives
Four children died with measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Friday, bringing the country’s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 894 this year. The
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