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Between Dhaka and the UK: Living the in-between
Returning forced me to confront an uncomfortable truth: belonging is not always singular.
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Coping mechanisms of an average citizen in Dhaka
Navigate Dhaka's urban chaos through dark humour and resilience. From Cox’s Bazar escapes to restaurant culture, Dhakaites utilize Gen-Z memes and social dining to combat unpredictable street blockades, transforming systemic
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SC clears way for holding polls in Pabna-1, Pabna-2 constituencies on Feb 12
The Appellate Division on Thursday cleared the way for holding the elections in Pabna-1 and Pabna-2 constituencies on February 12 in accordance with the boundaries specified in the Election Commission’s
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Japanese woman aged 92 wins competitive Tekken 8 esports tournament
Experience ninety-two-year-old Hisako Sakai conquering Japan’s Care Esports tournament through Tekken 8 mastery. This competitive milestone proves gaming improves cognitive health and social connection, demonstrating that strategy and patience dismantle
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From self-doubt to Harvard: Lessons for dreamers in Bangladesh
Like many Bangladeshi girls, I grew up with the assumption that my life would eventually narrow into a single destination: marriage. There is nothing wrong with that path, but for
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A mix of magic and reality
Between Two Lives is a collection of short stories by Mojaffor Hossain, a notable fiction writer of Bengali literature. The stories of the collection are translated into English by Haroonuzzaman,
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Bangladesh
One arrested after ambulance obstruction allegedly led to Shariatpur patient’s death
Family says delays caused by private ambulance syndicate hindered timely transfer to Dhaka hospital
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UP acting chairman handed over to police in Zakiganj, Chhatra Dal leader confined
A tense situation erupted at the Zakiganj Upazila Nirbahi Officer's (UNO) office in Sylhet on Wednesday evening following allegations that Manikpur Union Parishad acting chairman Abdus Shahid was harassed and
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50th BCS preliminary exam to be held on Jan 30
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has announced the schedule for the preliminary examination of the 50th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS). The preliminary exam will be held simultaneously on January 30,
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Regional mathematics festival begins Friday
According to the organisers, the regional mathematics festivals will be held simultaneously tomorrow, Friday in Khulna and Sirajganj and on Saturday in Chattogram and Cumilla.
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Reforms remain superficial and thus, fail: Debapriya
The new political settlement never came about due to lack of mobilisation
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International
India shuts Kashmir medical college after Muslim students dominated first MBBS batch
The United States has announced it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries including Bangladesh from January 21, citing concerns that applicants may rely on
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Greenland is helpful, but not vital, for US missile defense
An Iranian protester who the United States feared faced imminent execution will not be sentenced to death, the judiciary said Thursday, while Donald Trump said he would “watch it and
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Execution of Iran protester Erfan postponed: Rights group
The execution of an Iranian man arrested during a wave of protests, which NGOs and Washington had warned risked taking place on Wednesday, has not been implemented and has been
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World Bank cuts Bangladesh growth forecast for FY26
The World Bank (WB) has cut its forecast for Bangladesh’s economic growth from its June prediction by 0.3 percentage points for the current fiscal year (FY) 2025-26 amid persistent inflation,
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Man shot in Minneapolis during federal immigration operation, local media reports
A series of gunshots followed a car chase involving federal agents
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Colombian president says will meet Trump in US on February 3
Gustavo Petro will meet Donald Trump to address diplomatic tensions and Washington's military campaign in Latin America, he says.
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Technology
Alibaba's Qwen AI can now order food and book trips
Alibaba has launched a new upgrade to its Qwen AI app, enabling it to perform real-world tasks such as ordering food delivery and booking travel within the chat interface.
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Nevronus Systems launches commercial AI-powered retinal diagnostic system
Nevronus Systems has recently launched a commercial artificial intelligence-powered retinal diagnostic system.
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Tecno launches Spark Go 3 in Bangladesh
Tecno has officially launched the Spark Go 3 in Bangladesh.
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OpenAI strikes $10 billion deal with chipmaker Cerebras
OpenAI has recently announced that it will purchase up to 750 megawatts of computing power from chipmaker Cerebras in a deal valued at more than $10 billion over its three-year
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Sport
India-origin Bajwa to lead Canada in T20 World Cup
India-born Dilpreet Bajwa will lead Canada at the T20 World Cup next month, the country's cricket board said on Wednesday as it announced a 15-member squad for the competition.
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BCB issues show-cause to Najmul, but players seem set to continue boycott
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) today informed that it has issued a show-cause letter to its director, M Najmul Islam, who made derogatory comments about cricketers last night, and the board
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BPL halted as players boycott match after Najmul refuses to resign
The crisis in Bangladesh cricket has paralysed the domestic calendar, with players following through on their threat to boycott all forms of the game. The first Bangladesh Premier League (BPL)
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BCB director Najmul yet to resign as cricketers stand firm on boycott
Twelve hours have passed since the cricketers’ ultimatum, but Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Md Najmul Islam has not resigned. He made controversial remarks about the cricketers on Wednesday. Following
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Cricketers state 5 reasons, will not play unless Najmul resigns
The players are ready to return to the field; however, this will only be possible if BCB director M Najmul Islam resigns
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Thursday’s first BPL match hit by boycott
The first Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) match on Thursday, between Chattogram Royals and Noakhali Express, was delayed as the teams did not turn up at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium
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We will play only after our demands are met: Mithun
Bangladesh cricketers will continue to stay away from cricket unless their demands are met by the Bangladesh Cricket Board, says president of Cricketers’ Welfare Association of Bangladesh
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আলোচিত
‘প্রভাবশালীর’ আস্তানা থেকে বের হয় ৫ আগ্নেয়াস্ত্র
স্বেচ্ছাসেবক দল ঢাকা মহানগর উত্তরের সাবেক সাধারণ সম্পাদক আজিজুর রহমান ওরফে মুছাব্বির হত্যাকাণ্ডের ঘটনায় বেরিয়ে আসছে চাঞ্চল্যকর অনেক তথ্য। হত্যা মামলায় গ্রেফতার চার আসামি এরই
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বাউফলে বিএনপি কার্যালয়ে আগুন
পটুয়াখালীর বাউফল উপজেলার চন্দ্রদ্বীপ ইউনিয়ন বিএনপির কার্যালয়ে পেট্রোল ঢেলে অগ্নিসংযোগ করা হয়েছে বলে অভিযোগ পাওয়া গেছে। আগুনে খালেদা জিয়া ও জিয়াউর রহমানের ছবি স
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ভারতীয় নাগরিকদের ইরান ছাড়ার নির্দেশ
ভারতের পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয় ইরানে চলমান বিক্ষোভ দমন ও নিরাপত্তা ঝুঁকির কারণে দেশটিতে অবস্থানরত ভারতীয় নাগরিকদের দ্রুত ইরান ত্যাগের নির্দেশ দিয়েছে। তেহরানে ভারতীয় দূতাবাস শিক্ষার্থী, তীর্থযাত্রী, ব্যবসায়ী ও পর্যটকদের নিরাপদ যাতায়াতের
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Politics
Mamunul Haque hopes Islami Andolan will be on board despite absence from key meeting
List of candidates for 250 constituencies would be announced tonight
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BNP demands constituency-specific postal ballots with candidates’ names, symbols
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Thursday demanded constituency-specific postal ballots featuring the candidates’ names and symbols, accusing the Election Commission of running a flawed and biased system that was disadvantaging
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Business
Mobile traders demand NEIR, Vat reform, release of peers
Mobile phone traders under the banner of Mobile Business Community Bangladesh staged protest marches and human chains across the country on Thursday, pressing three key demands...
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Gold hits record Tk 2.34 lakh per bhari
Gold prices in Bangladesh have reached an all-time high after the Bangladesh Jewellers Association increased prices by Tk 2,625 per bhari, effective from Thursday...
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WEF flags crime, illicit economy as biggest risks to Bangladesh
The report identified inflation as the third biggest challenge
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Editorial
Rule of law, not mobbing, on univ campuses
University of Rajshahi officers and employees have demanded a safe and secure work environment on the campus. They held a human chain along the Paris Road on the campus on
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Serious allegation that govt must investigate
THE allegation that most of the flats in the Bijay Rakeen City project, specifically reserved for impoverished freedom fighters, are occupied by influential interlopers is a serious charge that warrants
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Expectations and research imperative
RESEARCH has long been the quiet but decisive fault line separating universities that merely produce graduates from those that produce knowledge. In Bangladesh, higher education has traditionally leaned more towards
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India’s miscalculations and regional reset
BANGLADESH stands at a defining crossroads. With the close of Sheikh Hasina’s long and dominant political chapter, the country is entering an uncertain yet profoundly consequential phase. This transition is
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Recruitment at Chittagong University: UGC must conduct a transparent, impartial investigation
The way the current administration of Chittagong University has rushed to recruit more than 400 teachers, officers, and employees within just 15 months cannot, by any standard, be described as
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Entertainment
The Daily Star shows due diligence towards the arts: Nuhash Humayun
Long before he was being interviewed about films or festivals, Nuhash Humayun was a child lingering over the comics pages of The Daily Star. As the newspaper marks 35 years,
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‘Sultana’s Dream’ to premiere at STAR Cineplex tomorrow
Inspired by Begum Rokeya’s groundbreaking feminist short story of the same name, the film reimagines the early 20th-century utopian vision of Ladyland, where women lead society through knowledge, science, and
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BTS announces massive world tour across 34 cities
Global K-pop sensation BTS have officially announced their long-awaited world tour, marking their return to the global stage after nearly four years.
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Udichi shows burned history as an act of resistance]
Inside the office, the smell of smoke still lingers. Guitars, tablas, dhols, khols, ektaras, amplifiers, chairs, tables, books, and files lie in heaps of blackened debris. Walls are stained with
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