Headline
PM greets nation on eve of Pohela Baishakh
Vows to improve living standards across all strata
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DMP asks removal of construction materials from roads, footpaths
Says special drives to be conducted in capital
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Iran executed 1,639 people in 2025
Iranian authorities executed at least 1,639 people in 2025, the highest number since 1989, two NGOs said Monday, warning it risked using capital punishment even more extensively after protests in
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Pope says doesn’t fear Trump, has ‘moral duty to speak out’ against war
Pope Leo XIV said Monday he had ‘a moral duty’ to speak out against war and didn’t ‘fear’ president Donald Trump after the US leader criticised his calls for an
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Army chief’s father passes away
Shariful Huq, father of chief of Bangladesh Army General Abu Belal Muhammad Shafiul Huq and former mayor of Dhaka North City Corporation Annisul Huq, passed away at a hospital in
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Transaction-based reference rates set for money market
Bangladesh Bank has decided to introduce two transaction-based reference rates from April 15, replacing the long-standing quotation-based system to address distortions in the money market and establish a credible benchmark
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Israeli forces fire tear gas at Palestinian schoolchildren in West Bank
Israeli troops fired tear gas at Palestinian schoolchildren staging a sit-in on Monday in the occupied West Bank, AFP footage showed, after settlers blocked access to their school.
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Bangladesh
Bank resolution law risks facilitating corruption, rehabilitating looters: TIB
Provision allows former shareholders of weak banks to regain ownership without accountability
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NHRC misinterpreted punishment provisions: Law minister
Open letter based on misconceptions, says Asaduzzaman
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7 more children die of measles and measles symptoms
Of them, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has confirmed that two children died of measles, while the remaining five died with measles-like symptoms.
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Opposition movement has already begun, will return home with success: Shafiqur Rahman
Opposition leader and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has stated that a nationwide movement demanding the implementation of reforms in line with the July Charter has already commenced, He also
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Seven more die from measles, symptoms in 24 hours across Bangladesh
Seven more patients died from measles and measles-like symptoms in 24 hours till 8:00am on Monday morning, taking the total death toll to 156, according to the Directorate General of
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Post-retirement jobs for judges may undermine judiciary, says law minister
Law, justice and parliamentary affairs minister Md Asaduzzaman on Monday said that post-retirement jobs or incentives for judges could undermine judicial integrity and weaken institutions like the Supreme Court.
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Fuel sold via app, many bikers ‘caught’ trying to buy again
To reduce customer harassment and prevent illegal hoarding of fuel, the district administration has introduced a new app called ‘Fuel Management’ in Rajshahi.
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International
Ukraine, Russia renew drone strikes
Ukraine and Russia renewed overnight drone strikes yesterday, after the end of a 32-hour Orthodox Easter truce marred by accusations of mass violations, both countries said.
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No SC relief for voters deleted in SIR process
India’s Supreme Court (SC) has declined to grant interim voting rights to those whose names were deleted during the voter roll clean-up process special intensive revision (SIR) and whose appeals
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French court jails Lafarge ex-CEO for funding IS in Syria
Lafarge had finished building a $680 million factory in Jalabiya in 2010, just before Syria's civil war erupted in March
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Netanyahu’s call changed everything
A phone call from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to US Vice President JD Vance made in the middle of negotiations derailed what could have been a breakthrough in the
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Australia names first woman army chief
Australia yesterday said a woman would lead its army for the first time in history, as part of a reshuffle of the country’s defence force leadership.
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Technology
OpenAI forces macOS app updates after third‑party tool compromise
OpenAI is requiring all macOS users to update their desktop applications after a security issue involving a widely used third‑party developer library called Axios, the company has announced.
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Cloudflare launches EmDash, a WordPress alternative with sandboxed plugins
Cloudflare has introduced EmDash, a new open-source content management system designed as a modern alternative to WordPress, with a focus on plugin security and serverless architecture.
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Anthropic warns AI will accelerate cyberattacks, recommends precaution
AI will soon enable attackers to find and exploit software vulnerabilities much faster, and organisations should take immediate steps to prepare their security programmes, according to a new guide from
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Webcams for your online class setup: our picks
From affordable entry-level devices to more advanced options with specialised features, here is a wide range of webcams to choose from for your online class needs.
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Sport
Women's T20 World Cup to have $8.8 million prize pool
This year's Women's Twenty20 World Cup will have a tournament-record prize pool of $8.8 million with the winners set to earn $2.3 million, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on
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McIlroy holds nerve to defend Masters title, adds to his growing legacy
The 36-year-old joins Jack Nicklaus (1965, 1965), Nick Faldo (1989, 1990) and Tiger Woods (2001, 2002) as the only players to successfully defend their Masters title.
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Fed Cup final at Kings Arena on May 19
The final of the Federation Cup will be held at the Bashundhara Kings Arena, while Shaheed Dhirendranath Datta Stadium in Cumilla will host both the eliminator and qualifier matches.
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Saif justifies selection with unbeaten ton in practice match
After his recent struggles in the 50-over format, opener Saif Hassan showed signs of a return to form with a brilliant century during a practice match at the Sher-e-Bangla National
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Liverpool need 'very special' night to stun PSG, says Slot
Arne Slot admits Liverpool will need a "very special" performance to overturn their 2-0 deficit against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League quarter-final second leg on Tuesday.
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আলোচিত
দেশে আন্দোলন শুরু হয়ে গেছে: জামায়াত আমির
দেশে আন্দোলন শুরু হয়ে গেছে: জামায়াত আমির
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সীমান্ত পেরিয়ে দক্ষিণ লেবাননের যুদ্ধক্ষেত্র পরিদর্শনে নেতানিয়াহু
ইরান-ইসরায়েলের চলমান উত্তেজনার মধ্যেই ইসরায়েলের প্রধানমন্ত্রী বেনিয়ামিন নেতানিয়াহু দখলকৃত দক্ষিণ লেবাননের সীমান্ত অতিক্রম করে সরাসরি যুদ্ধক্ষেত্র পরিদর্শন করেছেন। ইরানের সঙ্গে সংঘাত শুরুর পর এটি তার প্রথম এমন সফর, যা সামরিক
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ইরান আলোচনার টেবিলে না ফিরলেও ‘কিছু যায় আসে না’: ট্রাম্প
যুক্তরাষ্ট্র ও ইরানের মধ্যে দুই সপ্তাহের যুদ্ধবিরতি ভালোভাবেই কার্যকর রয়েছে বলে দাবি করেন ট্রাম্প। ইরান থেকে উদ্ধার হওয়া দুই মার্কিন পাইলটের শারীরিক অবস্থা নিয়ে
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ইসলামী ব্যাংক ইস্যুতে শিবির সভাপতির হুঁশিয়ারি
ইসলামী ব্যাংকসহ দেশের ব্যাংকিং খাত নিয়ে সাম্প্রতিক আইন পরিবর্তনকে কেন্দ্র করে তীব্র প্রতিক্রিয়া জানিয়েছেন ইসলামী ছাত্রশিবিরের সভাপতি নুরুল ইসলাম সাদ্দাম।
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Politics
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Govt explanation on scrapped ordinances ‘not legally sound’: Jamaat
Questions legality citing contradictions and lapses in reform measures
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Jamaat will stay in parliament as long as it can ‘fight from within’: Shafiqur
Opposition leader accuses the BNP govt of blocking reforms, warns that parliament has little value without real change
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Opposition’s arena is streets
Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday said the opposition’s “primary arena” is the streets, not parliament, stressing that the party will remain in the House only as long as it can
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Two newly elected lawmakers take oath
Two winners of the April 9 elections, Rezaul Karim Badsha for the Bogura-6 constituency and Md Mahmudul Haque Rubel for the Sherpur-3 constituency, took oath as members of the 13th
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PM urges party people to help maintain law, order
Prime minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday urged his party leaders and activists to assist the local administration and the law enforcement agencies to maintain peace
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BNP leader fined for filing false case against AL activists
A metropolitan magistrate court in Rajshahi on Sunday fined a Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Tk 1 lakh for filing a false case against the leaders and activists of Awami League,
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Business
Bangladesh races for urea supply bypassing Hormuz
Bangladesh is scrambling to secure urea imports after an international tender floated last month failed to attract any bidders, with the Aman paddy, the country’s second-largest rice crop, due for
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Starlink in Bangladesh: Blazing fast, but few can afford
Bangladesh's Starlink service is currently among the most responsive in the Asia-Pacific, but high package prices make it unaffordable for ordinary households, according to a new report by Ookla, a
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Move to rehabilitate bank looters self-defeating: TIB
By including a provision in the Bank Resolution Act, 2026 that allows former shareholders of weak banks that have been merged to regain ownership of banks without any form of
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Editorial
Strong legal handles must to deal with online scams
AN INCREASE in online scams highlights critical gaps in digital regulation and citizens’ protection. Fraudulent activities include fake part-time job offers circulated on messaging platforms, sham stock investment apps, phishing
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Govt inaction that undermines solar irrigation projects
THE failure of publicly funded solar irrigation projects reflects a deep crisis of maintenance, accountability and institutional follow-through. Reports on solar irrigation schemes in Manikganj show how weaknesses have undermined
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Keep soldiers and politics apart
PM has made it clear that the military belongs to no individual, no family, no party.
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Mob violence: Imposing no punishment implies support
In incidents of mob violence, it has been seen that some religious leaders’ interpretations have emboldened the attackers. Various arguments are constructed to justify attacks and killings. Even attacks on
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Politics and reform: Procedural crisis versus deficit of trust
Are political parties truly grasping the expectations of the people? Is the much-discussed July National Charter already showing signs of erosion even before its implementation? If judicial independence is to
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Entertainment
Pahela Baishakh is not just a date on the calendar: Khairul Anam Shakil
For Khairul Anam Shakil, Nazrul Sangeet exponent and vice president of Chhayanaut, Pahela Baishakh is far more than the start of a new year—it is a living expression of Bangali
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Asha Bhosle to be laid to rest today with state honours
Legendary singer Asha Bhosle, who passed away on Sunday at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, will be cremated today at 4:00pm with full state honours.
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‘King in the land of the Princess’ heads to Moscow Film Festival
Ashna Habib Bhabna-starrer “King in the Land of the Princess” has been officially selected in the Artcore section of the 48th Moscow International Film Festival.
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Health
Measles deaths rise to 30 as DGHS reports two more fatalities
Number of suspected deaths now 156 as DGHS records five more suspected deaths in 24 hours
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Prof Dr Rafiqus Salehin appointed KMU VC
Prof Salehin will serve as VC for a period of four years from the date of his joining
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Life style
The timeless beauty of Bengali Alta and traditional glass bangles
Embrace timeless Bengali beauty by reviving traditional Alta and artisanal Churis. These heritage adornments from Jessore to Dhaka reconnect modern brides with cultural roots, blending nostalgic red lacquers and glass
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