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Dhaka's metro rail: Mass transit solution or missed opportunity?
Dhaka Metro Rail (MRT Line 6) impacts on traffic, costs, and society. Explore its benefits, challenges, and future expansion plans in Bangladesh.
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BRAC announces Tk 530m self-funded initiative for agriculture and social welfare
Under this initiative, 103,000 farmers and agri-entrepreneurs will receive training, agricultural inputs, and access to modern technologies over the next three months
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12kg LPG cylinder price hiked by Tk 212
The price of a 12kg liquefied petroleum gas cylinder at the consumer level has been increased by Tk 212, raising the new price to Tk 1,940 from the previous Tk
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Waiting for his mother after school, 6-year-old killed by covered van in Gazipur
The class 2 student died from critical injuries after the crash near his school
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Myanmar’s recent election and what it means for Bangladesh
Between late December 2025 and late January 2026, Myanmar held its first general election since the military junta, officially the State Administration Council (SAC), seized power in its February 2021
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Bangladesh
Ride-sharing motorcycle fares rise, up by Tk 50 to 70 in some areas
Amid the global fuel crisis, fuel prices in the country have now reached the highest level in its history. Last night, Saturday, the government issued a notification increasing fuel prices.
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Four people injured as ambulance crashes into tree in Natore
Four people were injured when an ambulance — carrying the body of a heart patient — crashed into a roadside tree in Sadar upazila of Natore on Sunday morning...
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Youth blindfolded, shot at in abdomen in Khulna
Unidentified attackers shot at a 30-year-old man in the abdomen after reportedly blindfolding him in Sonadanga area of Khulna city...
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Bilquis Jahan takes charge as posts, telecommunications secy
Newly appointed Posts and Telecommunications Division secretary Bilquis Jahan Rimi officially took charge on Sunday...
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Bangladesh’s remaining gas reserve enough for 12 years, says energy minister
Minister for power, energy and mineral resources Iqbal Hassan Mahmood on Sunday told Parliament that Bangladesh currently had an estimated 7.63 trillion cubic feet of natural gas remaining in its
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International
'Multiple' injured in midwestern US campus shooting: police
The United States, where firearms are readily available, has a long history of gun violence that kills thousands of people every year
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UK ministers back Starmer amid fresh calls to quit
British government ministers on Sunday backed embattled premier Keir Starmer as he struggles to shake off a scandal over long-time Jeffrey Epstein associate Peter Mandelson
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Iran war has revealed Trump's pressure point: The economy
Iran has taken a beating militarily, but demonstrated it can exact economic costs that Trump and his aides underestimated, unleashing the worst-ever global energy shock, analysts say.
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MDB heads call for closer cooperation to tackle global economic pressures
Heads of multilateral development banks (MDBs) have emphasised closer cooperation to support stability, protect development gains, and address rising pressures across member economies amid heightened global uncertainty, including evolving tensions
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The Hormuz Crisis and the Fate o..
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered what the International Monetary Fund calls a “global yet asymmetric” rupture, disrupting the flow of roughly one-quarter of oil, one-fifth of
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Technology
Jobs of the week
Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
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Microsoft to shut down Outlook Lite on May 26
Microsoft will shut down its Outlook Lite app on 26 May, ending support for the lightweight email service launched in 2022 for Android devices with limited storage and slower internet
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Meta's new wave of layoffs begins May 20: report
Meta plans to conduct an initial round of widespread layoffs on May 20, cutting about 10% of its global workforce, or close to 8,000 employees, according to a report by
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Humanoid robots take to the track in China's half-marathon event
Humanoid robots lined up alongside human runners in a half-marathon event in China, offering a striking visual of machines navigating a real-world course on two legs.
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Sport
Grit, bravery, and a medal for the doctor
June 21, 1970. The galleries of the Azteca Stadium in Mexico City roared like a sea of yellow and blue. Brazil, having torn apart Italy’s resolute defense, could already smell
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‘Like a final’ showdown: City vs Arsenal highlights
Erling Haaland has framed the fixture in the starkest terms, saying, “It’s a massive game without a doubt. We all know the importance of this game. It’s like a final.”
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First 'daylight offside' goal allowed in CPL
The concept, long advocated by former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger in his role as FIFA's head of global football development, is being assessed in Canada as a potential change to
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Shoriful impresses in series opener, still uncertain for second ODI
The second match will be held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur on Monday.
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Trophy unveiled ahead of Bangladesh-Sri Lanka women’s series in Rajshahi
This tour marks Sri Lanka Women’s first bilateral series in Bangladesh.
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আলোচিত
হাসিনা অনেক লোভ দেখিয়েছিলেন
জাতীয় সংসদের স্পিকার হাফিজ উদ্দিন আহমদ বীরবিক্রম বলেছেন, এমন কোনো লোভ
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Politics
45 leaders of UP Bangladesh, SAD and AB Party join NCP
A person’s previous political identity would not be the party’s main consideration, Nahid Islam says
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NCP leader resigns after being named in Nari Shakti committee without consent
NCP announces the 53-member full committee of its women's wing, Jatiya Nari Shakti
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Ignore people at your peril
Leaders of the Jamaat‑e‑Islami‑led 11‑party alliance yesterday urged the government to adopt a pro‑people stance, warning that if the opposition’s street movement continues, it would not “bode well” for the
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‘Past govts’ measles vaccination failure unforgivable crime’
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday termed the “life-threatening failure” of the previous two governments to vaccinate children against measles across the country an “unforgivable crime”.
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NCP forms 53-member women’s wing committee
The National Citizen Party (NCP) has formed a 53-member central convening committee for its women’s platform, Jatiya Nari Shakti.
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Business
Sacked staff of six Islamic banks rally in Motijheel, demand reinstatement
Most of the dismissed employees are reportedly from Patiya in Chattogram
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MCCI seeks turnover tax cut to 0.3 percent to ease business burden
The proposal was placed at a pre-budget seminar in Dhaka for fiscal year 2026-27
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IMF warns of war's human impact far from Middle East
Countries in East Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa are among the countries most affected now -- and who could suffer the most -- outside the region, as the conflict stretches on
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Editorial
What's holding women back from riding bicycles?
Stand on any road in Dhaka. Men and boys cycle freely, weaving through traffic with ease. Now look for women—you will see very few. And when you do, they draw
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Streamlining hawker markets is a must
Despite a massive drive by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) to clear Dhaka’s footpaths of hawkers not long ago, a recent report by The Daily Star has found many areas
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Registration-based fuel rationing can ease long lines at filling stations
New crises! New vices! Stand in a fuel queue for an interminable 20 hours. Come back tomorrow and repeat the drill.
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As mob violence persists, we must confront the roots of impunity
A new incident seems to shake the nation almost every week. Last Saturday (April 11) saw the shocking lynching of a Sufi pir, Shamim al-Jahangir, inside his shrine in Kushtia.
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Entertainment
Bassbaba Sumon lends voice to ‘Andhar’
Sumon is also directly connected to the film’s story. He co-wrote “Andhar” with Shakib Chowdhury and Adnan Adib Khan of Cryptic Fate. Speaking about the project, Sumon described it as
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Popular drama ‘Eta Amaderi Golpo’ nears its end
While the director's previous television serials such as “Graduate”, “Mic”, and “Chander Nijer Kono Alo Nei” were also well received during their run, this drama has surpassed them all.
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Chittralekha Guha returns to stage with ‘Lutfar Prodeep’
Set against a historical backdrop, the play revisits the fall of Bengal’s last independent Nawab while centring on the emotional journey of Lutfunnisa, wife of Siraj ud-Daulah.
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Pagol Hasan’s unreleased songs set for release
Pagol Hasan, known for his deeply emotive folk songs, died in a road accident on April 18, 2024, near the Surma Bridge area in Chhatak.
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Health
Zero malaria death by next year a stiff challenge now
The issue of malaria deaths came into focus following the death of Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman from malaria on Friday, ahead of World Malaria Day on April 25.
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Pancreatic fat raises alarm over childhood obesity risks
A growing body of research is shedding light on a lesser-known risk in childhood obesity, fat accumulation in the pancreas.
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Life style
11 organisations offer jobs to those without prior experience, salary exceeds Tk 50,000
By taking advantage of these programmes, individuals can begin their professional careers directly at the management or leadership level without prior experience.
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