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‘How can BNP be a Liberation War party?’ Jamaat MP asks in parliament
ATM Azharul Islam says MPs cannot move freely and jokes that people now need a ‘security card’
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Two people stabbed in north London, one arrest
Two people were stabbed Wednesday in north London, Jewish groups said, following a series of arson attacks targeting Jewish sites in the area, as UK prime minister Keir Starmer called
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Sexual violence in Sudan triggers mental health crisis: UN
The widespread use of rape and other sexual violence as a weapon of war in Sudan has spurred a massive mental health crisis, United Nations agencies and local aid groups
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Cabinet members warn against exploiting July uprising for politics
Ministers say the uprising was the result of years of resistance, not a sudden event; urge parties to avoid deepening divisions
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Daily Star’s Rampura shooting investigation wins gold at WAN-IFRA South Asian Digital Media Awards
Keeron, the newspaper’s EdTech platform, wins silver in the Most Innovative Digital Product category
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Thaksin to be released from prison next month
Thailand’s jailed former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be released early from prison next month, the corrections department said on Wednesday...
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Bangladesh
Bangladesh, EU renews commitment to deepen ties
The fifth round of Bangladesh-EU Diplomatic Consultations was held today in Dhaka, marking a renewed commitment to deepening a long-standing and multifaceted partnership between Bangladesh and the European Union. Convened
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Soybean oil price rises by Tk 4 per liter to Tk 199
The price of both bottled and loose soybean oil has increased by Tk 4 per liter, the Ministry of Commerce has confirmed the information in an official statement. According to
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Bangladesh women finish runners-up
Bangladesh women’s hockey team had to remain content with runners-up place in the Asian Games Qualifiers tournament as they lost to Chinese Taipei 3-1 in the final at the GBK
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Less than half compensation realised in 16 years: minister tells JS
Environment, forest and climate change minister Abdul Awal Mintoo on Wednesday told Jatiya Sangsad that from July 13, 2010, to March 31, 2026, the authorities imposed Tk 622.80 crore in
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UNESCO to support police training in Bangladesh
A delegation from UNESCO met with Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed at his office in the Jatiya Sangsad today, where both sides discussed cooperation in police training, media relations, and freedom
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PM orders action after students take SCC exams in flooded classrooms in Cumilla
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday directed the authorities concerned to take immediate action after media reports showed Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinees taking tests in waterlogged classrooms at a
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BB relaxes banking diploma requirements for senior officials joining new banks
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has relaxed its mandatory banking professional examination requirement for experienced senior officials seeking higher positions in other banks or financial institutions. According to a circular issued by
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International
US war in Iran has cost $25b so far: Pentagon official
The United States' war in Iran has cost $25 billion so far, a senior Pentagon official said on Wednesday, providing the first official estimate of the military's price tag for
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South Korean appeals court increases jail term for former President Yoon in obstruction case
A lower court sentenced Yoon to five years in prison in January
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Over 1.2 mn people in Lebanon to face acute hunger due to war: report
Roughly 17% of population were experiencing acute food insecurity before war in March
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Australian climber on record sea-to-summit Everest bid
Foran is seeking to break the 67-day “sea-to-summit” record, cycling 1,150 km from the Bay of Bengal to Nepal before trekking to the 8,849-metre peak.
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Iran has executed 21, arrested 4,000 since start of Mideast war: UN
More than 4,000 people are meanwhile estimated to have been arrested on national security-related grounds
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Death toll from Indonesia train crash rises to 16, all women
All 16 dead were women travelling in carriage limited to women
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Technology
It's Musk vs Altman, and the future of AI at stake
The years-long public war between Elon Musk and Sam Altman has entered its most consequential phase, with a federal trial now under way in Oakland, California that could reshape the
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A third of all new websites since 2022 are AI-generated, study finds
A major new study drawing on data from the Internet Archive has found that roughly one in three websites created since 2022 was generated by artificial intelligence, marking what researchers
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Sport
Champions League semifinal epics: From comebacks to chaos
The 2025-26 UEFA Champions League marks the 33rd edition of the competition to feature a semifinal stage.
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Success for New Zealand is not ‘outcome-based’, says Kelly
The visitors will move to Dhaka on Wednesday, ahead of the third and final T20I.
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Govt’s decision to skip World Cup was a ‘big mistake’: Shakib
Shakib Al Hasan believes the government made a “big mistake” by deciding that Bangladesh would not participate in the most recent ICC Men's T20 World Cup. Citing security concerns, the
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Four ARSA members arrested in Dhaka with explosives, firearms
Four suspected members of the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (ARSA) have been arrested in Dhaka with explosives, firearms and other equipment, according to the Detective Branch of police. A DB
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‘The team will be a symbol of resilience’ as Afghan women’s football returns
Prior to the Taliban's takeover, Afghanistan had 25 women players under contract, most of whom now live in Australia.
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Shakib backs Tamim’s leadership, calls World Cup absence a ‘big loss’ for Bangladesh
Shakib also expressed optimism about the team’s current trajectory, particularly after their recent success against New Zealand.
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Business
Higher exports bring no relief to potato farmers
Potato exports this year so far surpass last year's figures by 10.7 percent, yet that is not enough to cover a surplus in production and bring relief to farmers.
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Dhaka urged to fast-track EU FTA as investor concerns mount
A European business leader has called for urgent action to secure a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union, warning that delays could undermine Bangladesh’s investment outlook and export
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Editorial
Limits of coal-dependent energy path
AT A time of growing volatility in global energy markets, energy security has become an increasingly pressing concern for Bangladesh. Disruptions in international fuel supply chains and price fluctuations have
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Dhaka's hawkers aren't intruders
Each year, the government launches drives to clear Dhaka's footpaths. On day one of a 5-day effort in April 2026, authorities fined and jailed 23 people, collecting Tk 192,000. By
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Take steps to save haor harvest urgently
Govt must protect farmers’ rights, check dyke construction anomalies
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Grim murder, rape figures call for action
THE minister for home affairs said in the parliament on April 28 that 464 cases of murder and 666 cases of rape had been filed across the country since February
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Precision medicine and future of health care
WHEN a DNA test can reveal not only ancestry but also how a person’s body responds to specific medications, healthcare begins to shift from generalisation to individualisation. This is the
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Entertainment
Runa Laila honoured with the ‘Minar-E-Dilli’ Award
Renowned singer Runa Laila has been honoured with the “Minar-E-Dilli” Award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to music at the 15th Delhi International Film Festival, held in Delhi, India.
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Tollywood plans mandatory insurance for films after Rahul's death
Among those present were actor Prosenjit Chatterjee, producer Rana Sarkar, and actress Bidipta Chakraborty. Producer Shrikant Mohta joined the meeting virtually.
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Suchona Shely releases new folk song ‘Obishasher Jontrona’
Known for her folk repertoire and wider recognition through Coke Studio Bangla, Shely has been steadily building her presence in playback and contemporary music. Her recent tracks include “Valllage Na
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An out-of-the-box Baishakh takes shape in Dhaka
Dhaka knows how to welcome the Bengali New Year. There is Mongol Shobhajatra, red-and-white attire, panta-ilish, folk songs, fairs, and the familiar rhythm of a city leaning into tradition. This
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Health
Measles vaccination gaps widen since 2020
Routine measles vaccination coverage in Bangladesh has declined since 2020, widening immunity gaps that experts say have played a critical role in the ongoing measles outbreak...
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Doctors call for tobacco tax reform to cut NCD deaths, boost revenue
Leading physicians and public health experts in Bangladesh have called for comprehensive tobacco tax reform in the upcoming FY 2026-27 national budget, emphasising its critical role in reducing non-communicable diseases,
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