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Ukraine seeking details on Russia’s May 9 ceasefire offer
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday said Kyiv would ask Washington for more information about a Kremlin offer for a ceasefire on May 9, when Russia holds large-scale WWII commemorations.
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Israeli strikes kill 9 in Lebanon
Israeli strikes on south Lebanon killed nine people including two children, the health ministry said Thursday, shortly after the president decried what he described as on-going Israeli violations of a
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We will win, don’t trust exit polls: Mamata
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has alleged that exit polls predicting a BJP win in the assembly election are aimed at hurting the morale of Trinamool Congress workers and
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Agent banking reporting system revised
Bangladesh Bank has introduced a revised reporting framework for agent banking to improve the quality and detail of monthly data submitted by scheduled banks...
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Govt okays import of 1 lakh tonnes of diesel without tender
The cabinet committee on government purchase at a meeting on Thursday approved an Energy Division proposal to procure 1 lakh tonnes of diesel without any tender, citing the ongoing war
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The app treats me like a number: The uncertain lives of Dhaka’s ride-hailing drivers
Across Dhaka, app-based drivers chase flexibility while confronting instability, revealing how temporary work quietly becomes enduring reality.
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Bangladesh
PM pledges safe, inclusive Bangladesh for all faiths
Buddha Purnima, the most sacred and largest religious festival of the Buddhists, will be celebrated across the country today with traditional enthusiasm and due religious fervour.
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Economy may take 2 years to recover: finance minister
The finance minister, Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury, told the parliament on Thursday that it would take at least two more years for economy to recover from its current fragile condition,
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No minimum standard of wage for workers yet
Longstanding structural weaknesses in the Bangladesh labour market — including the absence of a national minimum wage standard and a persistently large informal sector — continue to undermine worker rights
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27,000 cases pending with labour courts
Hundreds of workers across the country are facing prolonged delays in securing justice as labour courts and the Labour Appellate Tribunal grapple with a mounting backlog of more than 27,500
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Press freedom at lowest level in 25 years: RSF
Press freedom has fallen to its lowest level in a quarter of a century, Reporters Without Borders warned on Thursday.
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International
Biman signs deal with Boeing to buy 14 aircraft
National flag carrier Biman Bangladesh Airlines Limited on Thursday signed an agreement with the Boeing Company to acquire 14 aircraft, including 10 wide-body 787 Dreamliners and four narrow-body 737 MAX.
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Fossil fuel exit talks wrap in Colombia
Nearly 60 nations hailed progress in the fight to exit fossil fuels as a breakaway conference wrapped up in Colombia on Wednesday -- but now face the harder work of
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Israeli strikes kill 4 more in Gaza
Israeli strikes killed at least four Palestinians in the Gaza Strip yesterday, health officials said, as Hamas leaders met mediators in Cairo to discuss ways to reinvigorate a fragile six-month-old
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Putin, Trump discuss Iran, Ukraine in phone call
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with US counterpart Donald Trump, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said Wednesday, adding the two leaders discussed the Middle East war and Ukraine.
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Mamdani calls on King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani called for King Charles to “return” the prized Koh-i-Noor diamond, which the British Empire took from the Indian subcontinent in the 1800s, on the
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Press freedom at lowest level in 25 years: RSF
Press freedom has fallen to its lowest level in a quarter of a century, Reporters Without Borders warned yesterday.
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Technology
Fake Taylor Swift videos push online scams on TikTok
AI-generated videos featuring celebrities such as Taylor Swift and Rihanna are being used to promote scam services on TikTok, according to research from Copyleaks, an authentication company.
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SoftBank eyes $100 bln IPO for robotics unit: report
SoftBank is reportedly preparing to establish a new robotics-focused company aimed at automating the construction of data centres, while also laying the groundwork for a potential initial public offering (IPO)
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Sport
FIFA boss Infantino confirms Iran playing World Cup in US
Iranian officials had floated the idea of shifting their group games from the United States to Mexico, but that proposal had already been nixed by Infantino.
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HC writ filed challenging legality of BCB ad hoc committee
Advocate Golam Kibria told The Daily Star that the hearing of the petition will be held next week.
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Dorielton fires Kings past Mohammedan to stretch BFL lead
The win -- their 10th of the campaign -- allowed the five-time champions to tighten their grip at the top of the 10-team table with 34 points from 15 matches.
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‘No overnight 360-degree transformation, but a start’
Tamim on Thursday outlined a wide range of development plans for Bangladesh cricket, spanning stadium infrastructure, domestic competition structure, grassroots expansion and administrative reforms.
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Kool-BSJA Media Cup football returns Sunday as 20-year tradition continues
The competition will transform the BFF artificial turf into a battleground of friendly rivalry from May 3 (8am) to 7.
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আলোচিত
সীমান্তে মানুষ মারতে কুমির ও বিষধর সাপ ছাড়ছে ভারত
আল জাজিরার একটি বিশ্লেষণে বলা হয়েছে, বিএসএফ সীমান্তের নদীপথে কুমির ও বিষধর সাপ ব্যবহারের সম্ভাবনা খতিয়ে দেখছে।
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এ বছর শান্তিতে নোবেল মনোনীতদের তালিকায় থাকতে পারেন ট্রাম্প
এ বছর শান্তিতে নোবেল মনোনীতদের তালিকায় থাকতে পারেন ট্রাম্প
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বিএনপি সরকার কি যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের সঙ্গে বাণিজ্য চুক্তি বাতিল করতে পারবে? - BBC News বাংলা
কিছু রাজনৈতিক দল ও নাগরিক অধিকার নিয়ে আন্দোলনকারী অনেকে এই চুক্তিকে যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের স্বার্থে 'একপক্ষীয়' বা 'অসম' বলে অভিযোগ করছে। প্রশ্ন হচ্ছে, এখন নির্বাচিত বিএনপির রাজনৈতিক সরকারের অবস্থান আসলে কী হবে?
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এই সংস্থায় আজব নিয়ম, প্রতিদিন দুপুরে এক ঘন্টা করে হয় পিকনিক! কর্মীদের সঙ্গে আনন্দে মাতেন মালিকও
মুম্বইয়ের 'কেকে ক্রিয়েট' নামের একটি কন্টেন্ট তৈরি করার সংস্থা 'কাভ্যা কর্নাটক'। সেখানকার নিয়ম বেশ সাড়া ফেলেছে।
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তেহরানের সংশোধিত শান্তি প্রস্তাবের অপেক্ষায় ইসলামাবাদ
পাকিস্তানের প্রধানমন্ত্রী শাহবাজ শরিফ বুধবার প্রথমবারের মতো মন্ত্রিসভার সদস্যদের নিয়েছেন যে, ইরানের পররাষ্ট্রমন্ত্রী আব্বাস আরাগচি ইসলামাবাদ, ওমান ও রাশিয়া সফর শেষ করে তাকে ফোন করেছিলেন। আরাগচি নিশ্চিত করেছেন যে, তেহরানের
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Politics
First session of 13th JS prorogued
The first session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad was prorogued on Thursday, with prime minister Tarique Rahman urging lawmakers from both the treasury and opposition benches to embrace a spirit
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Solutions lie in talks with opposition
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday said solutions to all national problems must be found through dialogue with the opposition and stressed that stability in parliament is essential for Bangladesh’s progress.
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BNP moves to reign in its ranks
The ruling BNP is planning to restore its chain of command, discipline leaders and activists, and stregthen its organisational structure amid concerns that unruly behaviour by some party members could
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Nahid says BNP turned July charter into ‘deception’
Opposition whip and National Citizen Party convener Md Nahid Islam accused the Bangladesh Nationalist Party of turning the July National Charter into ‘an endless document of deception’ by attaching a
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Jamaat-led alliance steps up push for referendum verdict with nationwide rallies
First rally in Rajshahi on May 16; full-scale movement to resume after Eid
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Business
Dutch-Bangla Bank announces 30% dividend
Dutch-Bangla Bank PLC (DBBL) has declared a 30 percent dividend, including a 25 percent cash dividend, for the year that ended on December 31, 2025.
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Bata declares 248% cash dividend for 2025
Bata Bangladesh Limited has announced a 248 percent cash dividend for 2025, including 105 percent for the fourth quarter.
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Foreign financing falls 19% in Jul-Mar
Foreign financing received by Bangladesh fell 19 percent year-on-year in the July-March period of fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26), mainly due to the slow implementation of foreign-funded development projects.
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Editorial
Workers must be protected from the impact of inflation
Great May Day is being observed today—a day to uphold the rights and dignity of workers. On 1 May 1886, workers in Chicago’s Haymarket affair sacrificed their lives while demonstrating
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May Day highlights new challenges
THE world is changing rapidly. Technological advancements — automation, artificial intelligence, and robotics — have ushered in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This transformation is not limited to
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Boeing deal reflects geopolitics more than aviation strategy
It creates long-term financial obligations for Bangladesh
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Column by Mahfuz Anam
A fact that we don’t discuss much, and seem to have taken as a given, is the politicisation of our various professions.
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Quiet crisis of labour
EVERY year, as the first of May arrives with the red of workers’ flags and the sound of marches, Bangladesh pauses to honour its labour force. It is through the
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Entertainment
Aranyak, BotTola to mark May Day with theatre and cultural programmes
Since 1982, Aranyak has been regularly observing International Workers' Day, and this year is no exception. To mark the occasion, the troupe has arranged a daylong programme, while theatre group
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‘Pother Pechal’ to premiere on Chorki on May 7
The story follows Bayezid, an auto-rickshaw driver whose life revolves around his daily work. His life changes when Uma enters unexpectedly.
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Meril-Prothom Alo awards to air tomorrow on Maasranga TV
One of the biggest highlights of the evening was the presentation of the Lifetime Achievement Award to veteran actor Alamgir.
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Health
Measles vaccination to reach full coverage in a week: Health Minister
Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain today (Thursday) said that all children in the country will be brought under measles vaccination coverage within the next week. He
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Life style
“Buddha of Bengal” returns with a larger conversation on sacred art
The fourth edition of “Buddha of Bengal: Our Sacred Community” opens on April 28 at 6 PM at La Galerie, Alliance Française de Dhaka, and will continue until May 6.
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