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Relentless rain for second day cripples Dhaka
In several low-lying areas, knee-deep water remained, slowing vehicles and triggering severe traffic congestion
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27 killed in Bangkok pub fire
An explosive fire at a popular pub in Thailand's capital Bangkok has killed 27 people, with another 22 injured in critical condition, officials said on Monday, in one of the
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Stocks open higher as investor confidence improves
Stocks opened higher on Monday, extending the previous session's rally, as renewed investor optimism over capital market-friendly fiscal measures, expectations of regulatory reforms, and repeated government commitments to developing the
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Salinity and the unseen health burden in coastal Bangladesh
Drinking water salinity in coastal Bangladesh drives an urgent public health crisis, directly threatening vulnerable maternal health.
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Bangkok pub fire kills at least 27 people
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the cause of the fire remained under investigation
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What awaits Sheikh Hasina when she returns to the country?
Recently, Reuters claimed that she wants to return to the country in December. But the question is, what will happen if Sheikh Hasina returns? Will she face trial? Will she
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Bangladesh
PM leaves Dhaka for Barishal on daylong tour
Tarique Rahman to attend tree plantation programmes and exchange views with BNP leaders
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Draft guidelines signal new direction for primary curriculum
The primary and mass education ministry has prepared draft guidelines for updating the primary curriculum, suggesting an approach that defines what children should know and the skills and competencies they
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EPB charts $66b export roadmap for FY27
The Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) has proposed a total export target of $66 billion for the 2026-27 fiscal year, comprising $57 billion from merchandise exports and $9 billion from services
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DSE turnover hits 2-year high as optimism runs high over market reforms
The daily turnover on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) crossed the Tk 16 billion mark for the first time in nearly two years on Sunday, as growing investor confidence continued
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BNP’s attention shifts to local elections
The BNP has decided to instruct its grassroots leaders and activists to intensify organisational activities and begin preparations for elections to different tiers of local government.
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Dhaka deluged with torrential rain
Dhaka got deluged Sunday following overnight torrential rain that crippled normal life and business and pushed parts of Bangladesh deeper into a flood emergency. Widespread water-logging disrupted motor traffic and
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Constitutional status sought for BB Governor
Former Bangladesh Bank Governor Professor Dr Mohammed Farashuddin has called for granting constitutional status to the office of the Bangladesh Bank governor as part of a broader package of constitutional
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International
US says completed strikes on dozens of Iranian targets
The US military said on Sunday it completed a new round of strikes in Iran aimed at preventing the Islamic republic from attacking shipping in the vital Strait of Hormuz
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13 die as pickup carrying wedding guests crashes on Indonesia highway
A pickup truck carrying wedding guests was crushed between two trucks on a busy highway on Indonesia’s main island of Java, killing 13 people and injuring five others, police said
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Europe recorded 10,000 excess deaths during late-June heatwave, data show
European countries reported more than 10,000 excess deaths during the record-breaking heatwave that engulfed the west of the continent in late June, official data showed
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Asean ministers push stalled peace plan
Southeast Asian foreign ministers pressed their Myanmar counterpart for “concrete” progress on a stagnant Asean peace plan for the country during a meeting in Bangkok yesterday, top Thai and Philippine
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Police search for suspects in Toronto festival shooting that killed two
The final day of the Salsa on St Clair festival was canceled
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Ukrainian drone strikes tanker in Sea of Azov
A Ukrainian drone struck a tanker as it was entering the Azov-Black Sea Canal, Yury Slyusar, governor of Russia’s Rostov region, said yesterday.
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Technology
Should you drive your EV through flooded roads?
With Dhaka experiencing heavy downpours over the past two days and significant waterlogging reported across multiple neighbourhoods, many electric vehicle owners are facing a question that conventional motoring wisdom does
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Jobs of the week
Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
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Tata Consultancy to deploy 8,900 AI engineers: report
India-based IT firm Tata Consultancy Services plans to field up to 8,900 forward-deployed engineers and is scouting for acquisitions in artificial intelligence, data security, and cybersecurity, two executives told Reuters,
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2027 will be the worst memory supply shortage in history: SK Hynix CEO
The global memory chip industry is heading for its most severe supply shortage in 2027, according to SK Hynix Chief Executive Kwak Noh-jung.
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How to keep your motorcycle safe from rain
While motorcycles are built to withstand rain, prolonged exposure to floodwater, mud, and moisture can damage vital components. However, a few preventive maintenance habits can avoid costly repairs and keep
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Sport
How much more can Argentina endure?
Argentina have been far from convincing at this World Cup. Yet every time they have been pushed to the brink, they have found a way through.
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Yamal aims to steal Mbappe's thunder in semifinal showdown
The dazzling Yamal is still catching up off the field, but his record against Mbappe on the pitch is impressive.
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World Cup gets set for pair of blockbuster semi-finals
A month after the expanded, 48-team tournament kicked off, the World Cup is down to the semi-final stage with France and Spain preparing to face off on Tuesday before holders
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'Everyone should be excited': Did you know Messi has never faced England?
That will change on Thursday [1am, Bangladesh Time] when Argentina meet the European side in a World Cup semifinal in Atlanta, a heavyweight clash that Argentina's FA (AFA) described on
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Jannik Sinner: Quiet man of tennis basks in the limelight
While Alcaraz is the flashy showman of the game, adored by the fans for his high-risk, high-reward tennis, Sinner stays ice-cold on the court and mild-mannered off it.
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When history walks onto the pitch
Sixty years after their first World Cup meeting, England and Argentina prepare to renew a rivalry shaped by controversy, brilliance and moments that have become football folklore.
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আলোচিত
হরমুজ প্রণালি অনির্দিষ্টকালের জন্য বন্ধ ঘোষণা
ইরানে মার্কিন বাহিনীর নতুন হামলার জবাবে হরমুজ প্রণালী অনির্দিষ্টকালের জন্য বন্ধ ঘোষণা করেছে ইরানের রেভল্যুশনারি গার্ডস (আইআরজিসি)।
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Business
Business bodies seek urgent govt support for trade rescue
Leading trade bodies urge the government for policy support and a financial package for businesses hit by rain-fed cataclysmic flooding that has disrupted operations at Chattagram seaport and on its
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Govt-imported LPG to hit market in Oct
The government-imported liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is all set to hit the domestic market in October, helping keep the domestic cooking-fuel market stable. "We have taken steps to provide the
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Q1'26 term deposits up 14pc as savers seek safe returns
Term deposits at banks recorded robust year-on-year growth in the January-March quarter of 2026 as depositors increasingly opted for fixed-income savings instruments to secure higher returns amid a high interest
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Editorial
Bangladesh's measles outbreak is a warning against the complacency of success
There is a peculiar danger in public-health success: the better a system works, the easier it becomes to take it for granted. Bangladesh’s measles outbreak is demonstrating that paradox brutally.
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How long must we ask the same questions about education?
Recently, The Daily Star published an article titled “Why Bangladesh’s children are in school but not learning”, written by John Richards and Shahidul Islam, who cited data showing a sharp
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11 dead over the World Cup: The real problem is not football
On the night when Argentina played Egypt last week, 38-year-old auto-rickshaw driver Shariful Islam was watching the match at a roadside tea stall in Cumilla as Lionel Messi missed a
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We must prepare for a harsher climate
Monsoon devastation shows the need for better preparedness
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Revision of textbooks based on proven documents
Following extensive revision and InDesign work, 133 out of 137 textbooks for primary and secondary students are now awaiting printing order, according to reports. Printing will hopefully start next month
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Entertainment
Showbiz stars call for support as floods devastate parts of Bangladesh
As relentless rainfall triggers severe flooding across several parts of Bangladesh, celebrities have taken to social media to express concern and urge the public to support those affected.
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Tanjin Tisha takes on new challenge, plays woman with a speech disability
Based on a story by acclaimed writer Anisul Hoque, the drama is directed by Zubayer Ibne Bakar and stars Khairul Basar opposite Tisha.
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Health
Why psychological safety at work matters more than ever
Nurture psychological safety within your Dhaka workplace to combat post-pandemic burnout and isolation. Building peer support networks, launching mental health first aid programs, and prioritizing human connection effectively boosts employee
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