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The fog over US-Iran peace talks
Donald Trump’s erratic diplomacy and naval blockades jeopardise Pakistan’s mediation efforts to prevent another catastrophic regional conflict.
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The blue-hair narrative and the art of meaning
Blue is an unusual hair colour that has mastered the art of meaning.
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Iranian gunboat targets container ship off Oman coast
An Iranian gunboat fired at a container ship off the coast of Oman on Wednesday, causing damage but no casualties, a British maritime security agency said...
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Why Gopal Bhar continues to charm children and adults alike
Discover the legendary Gopal Bhar, the iconic court jester of King Krishnachandra in Krishnanagar. These enduring folklore tales utilize satire and sharp wit to expose corruption, providing timeless moral lessons
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Simple steps to tackle problems without feeling stressed
Master pressure and overcome feeling overwhelmed with effective stress management techniques. Prioritize urgent tasks, break down complex problems like a thesis, and use mindful breathing to maintain clarity, focus, and
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Farida Khanom appointed Dhaka DC, becomes first woman to hold the post
Home ministry official replaces incumbent; no new posting yet announced for outgoing commissioner
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Bangladesh
Lost in Malaysia for 27 years, Bangladeshi worker returns in emotional reunion
He was found in Penang jungle; social media led to a breakthrough in the decades-long missing case
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'Gupto' remark unfit for PM’s office: Shadik Kayem
Ducsu VP alleges police inaction during Chattogram attack
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11 parties, including Jamaat, aim to start a major movement
Multiple sources at the policymaking level within the alliance have indicated that the current programmes primarily focus on building public opinion and strengthening organisational preparedness
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Tension over the upper chamber, referendum, and July Charter
After the July Mass Uprising, there was a strong demand for state reform. But how that demand translated in practice—through proposals, objections, and political bargaining—remains a complex story. This is
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Bangladesh eyes broader engagements with African countries
State minister for foreign affairs Shama Obaed Islam has emphasised that although Bangladesh and African countries collaborate extensively in multilateral settings, there is a pressing need to establish regular bilateral
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For women in Dhaka, the journey home remains fraught with fear
From rickshaws to buses, many women say commuting at night has become an anxious calculation shaped by harassment, insecurity and weak accountability
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DUCSU VP goes to Ctg to register protest
Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (DUCSU) Vice-President Abu Shadik Kayem has called for legal action against police officers who he failed to intervene during a violent clash at Government City
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International
Israeli foreign minister urges Lebanon to ‘work together’ with them against Hezbollah
Israel’s foreign minister on Wednesday urged Beirut to make joint efforts with Israel to counter the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, ahead of talks between the countries set to resume in
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US will indefinitely extend ceasefire, unclear if Iran agrees
Trump said in a statement on social media the US had agreed to a request by Pakistani mediators "to hold our Attack on the Country of Iran until such time
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Interim govt restricted freedom of expression, association: Amnesty
International rights organisation Amnesty International said on Tuesday that Bangladesh’s interim government unnecessarily restricted freedom of expression, association and assembly, as individuals, including human rights defenders, were subjected...
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US imposes new sanctions against suppliers of weapons to Iran
Washington targets 14 entities aiding Iran’s weapons procurement
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Vance still in Washington as uncertainty mounts over US-Iran talks
The two sides have offered different timelines for the expiration of the truce
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Strait of Hormuz: Iran to help safe passage of Bangladeshi vessels
The Iranian embassy in Dhaka yesterday said it will continue its efforts to facilitate the safe passage of Bangladeshi vessels through the Strait of Hormuz and has also facilitated the
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UN urges help for stranded Hormuz sailors
The head of the UN maritime agency appealed on Tuesday for help for thousands of seafarers stranded due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, as the Middle East
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Technology
Meta to track employee keystrokes for AI training: report
Meta is installing tracking software on the computers of its US-based employees to capture mouse movements, clicks, and keystrokes for training its AI models, according to internal memos seen by
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NASA's Roman Space Telescope to launch in September 2026
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will launch in September 2026 to study dark energy and exoplanets with a field of view 100x larger than Hubble.
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Ex-Samsung researcher sentenced to seven years in chip leak case
A former Samsung Electronics researcher received a seven-year prison sentence from a South Korean court on Wednesday for leaking semiconductor technology to a Chinese company.
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Sport
Bangladesh fined for slow over-rate in 2nd ODI
Bangladesh have been fined 10 per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against New Zealand in the second Men’s ODI in Dhaka on Monday, said a
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Bangladesh, India in same group again in SAFF Women's Championship
Defending champions Bangladesh have been drawn with host India in the SAFF Women's Championship, which will be held in Goa from May 25 to June 6.
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No new weapons for now, Tait advises Nahid simply to ‘keep bowling fast’
The astonishment of New Zealand team media manager Callum Curnow seems not to fade. Having been impressed by Nahid Rana’s bowling a couple of days ago, Callum remarked again this
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Inter roar back to beat Como and reach Italian Cup final
Inter Milan reached the Italian Cup final on Tuesday after coming back from two goals down to win 3-2 and go through by the same scoreline on aggregate.
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‘Dry’ Chattogram outfield ‘not risky at all’, says Tait
The outfield at Bir Sreshtho Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium appeared dry on the eve of the third and series-deciding ODI between Bangladesh and New Zealand.
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Sri Lanka government tells cricket board to quit: sources
Sri Lanka's government has urged the national cricket board's executive committee to make way for a new administration by this weekend, a board official told AFP on Wednesday.
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আলোচিত
‘কমিটমেন্ট’ ঠিক রেখেছে জামায়াত, একসঙ্গে কাজ করার প্রত্যাশা মিতুর
এজন্য এনসিপির আহ্বায়কসহ অন্যদের ধন্যবাদ জানাই। তারা আমাকে যোগ্য মনে করে দল থেকে মনোনয়ন দিয়েছে।
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বিচার বিভাগ পৃথকীকরণের বিষয়টি এখন অন্তঃসারশূন্য
সুপ্রিম কোর্টের আইনজীবী ব্যারিস্টার এ এস এম শাহরিয়ার কবির বলেছেন, বিচার বিভাগ পৃথকীকরণে বাস্তব চিত্র হচ্ছে হাসিনার আমলে যা ছিল এখনো তাই থাকল। বিচার বিভাগ নিয়ে দুটো আইন আছে, একটা
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তিনদিন আগে সিজার, নবজাতক রেখে পরীক্ষার হলে মা
মাতৃত্ব আর পড়াশোনা-দুটি দায়িত্ব একসঙ্গে সামলে অনন্য দৃষ্টান্ত স্থাপন করেছেন কুড়িগ্রামের এক শিক্ষার্থী। সন্তান জন্মের মাত্র তিনদিন পরই পরীক্ষার হলে উপস্থিত হয়ে নিজের দৃঢ় মনোবল ও স্বপ্নপূরণের ইচ্ছার প্রমাণ দিয়েছেন
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Politics
No plan to hand over Ctg port to foreign operators, minister tells JS
Bangladesh government has no plan to hand over Chattogram Port to foreign operators, shipping minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam told Jatiya Sangsad on Wednesday....
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JCD, Shibir hold counter-protests at CU after Ctg college clashes
Campus tensions rise following violence over “gupto” graffiti
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Warrant issued for arrest of lawmaker Amir Hamza
The Chauhali Cognisance Court in Sirajganj on Tuesday issued an arrest warrant against Kushtia-3 lawmaker and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami leader Mufti Amir Hamza in a defamation case filed over his alleged
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Swechchhasebak Dal leader, 9 others injured in shooting
AT LEAST 10 people, including a local leader of the Jatiyatabadi Swechchhasebak Dal, the volunteer wing of the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party, were injured when unidentified assailants opened fire at
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53 submit nominations for JS reserved women’s seats
Fifty three candidates submitted their nomination papers till 4:00pm on Tuesday for the election to the reserved women’s seats in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad, representing various political parties, alliances and
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JCD units protest ‘Shibir assault’ at Ctg City College
Rallies, processions held at Dhaka university and Jahangirnagar University
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Business
US March retail sales surge past expectations on energy cost spike
From a year ago, retail sales bounced 4.0 percent
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Iran war may crush oil demand today, but send it soaring long term
Aggregate worldwide oil consumption is plummeting under the ​strain of the Iran war
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BTA urges emergency status for telecom sector
The Bangladesh Towerco Association (BTA) has called for bringing the telecommunications sector under the ambit of emergency services and ensuring priority energy allocation, warning that persistent power shortages could disrupt
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Editorial
Nutritional literacy can reduce healthcare costs in Bangladesh
The proverb “Health is wealth” is widely quoted but remains overlooked in practice in our society.
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Can we ever seek justice for sexual violence?
Yet another recent incident highlights the lack of security that haunts women and children in Bangladesh.
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Saving ourselves through Earth Day
Imagine a summer day in Dhaka: the temperature is soaring but running water is scarce. There is infrastructure in place but the groundwater has dropped so far that the system
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When a cartoon becomes a crime, again
In August 2024, shortly after the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s regime, BNP’s then Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman made a statement that earned him rare political capital, particularly in progressive and
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How poor governance broke Bangladesh's immunisation model
Bangladesh’s Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) has long been one of the country’s most celebrated public health successes.
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Entertainment
Gore, grit, horror: Vicky Zahed unpacks the philosophy behind ‘Chokro 2’
Drawing from these disturbing events and weaving them with his own imagination, Vicky candidly opens up about his latest release, “Chokro 2”, which emerged as one of the standout highlights
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Actor Tarikuzzaman Tapan battling terminal cancer, family seeks support
Even without often taking on lead roles, actor Tarikuzzaman Tapan won the hearts of audiences with performances that evoked both laughter and tears. Despite battling a serious illness, he last
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Shilpakala reverses hall cancellation after backlash
The dispute centres on theatre troupe Tarua, which had secured the National Theatre Hall for April 22–24 to stage “All Quiet on the Western Front”, an adaptation of the legendary
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Aranyak to stage ‘Rarang’ on May Day
The narrative follows a community pushed to the margins, where survival becomes a constant struggle. It depicts how deprivation, systemic neglect and exploitation lead to organised resistance among Santals seeking
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Health
Expert advice on detecting and managing PCOS in young women
Manage PCOS symptoms with expert advice from Dr. Tanzeem Chowdhury at BIRDEM. Addressing hormonal imbalances, weight gain, and infertility, Bangladeshi women can achieve functional reversal through balanced nutrition, regular exercise,
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Modern alternatives could sharply cut tobacco harm
Safer alternatives to smoking could substantially reduce the harm caused by tobacco use, subject matter experts have mentioned. They argued that products such as vaping devices, nicotine pouches, and snus
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