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Behind the bright bangles of Dhaka
Behind the colourful bangles in Shahbagh and Nilkhet, women street vendors fight for survival in Dhaka's informal economy. Read their stories of resilience.
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The slow death of the haors and their swamp forests
The destruction of ancient swamp forests and upstream mining has caused the disastrous flooding of Bangladesh’s haors.
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14 migrants missing, 23 rescued after boat sinks off Malaysia coast
A boat carrying 37 undocumented migrants believed to be from Indonesia sank off Pangkor island on Malaysia’s west coast, leaving 14 people still missing, maritime authorities said...
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Trump warns ceasefire in Middle East on ‘life support’
President Donald Trump warned the ceasefire in the Middle East war was on ‘life support’ Monday after rejecting the latest counteroffer from Iran, which said its military stood ready to
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‘Development’ tragedy in haor: Ami jamu hourbari pakka rasta chai
Unplanned infrastructure in Bangladesh’s Haor region causes severe ecological damage, demanding sustainable floodplain management over destructive roads.
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Rethinking Dhaka’s China policy in a changing world
Bangladesh must pursue pragmatic China relations prioritising youth, sustainability, sovereignty, and resilience amid global uncertainty and instability.
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PM inaugurates workshop on higher education reform at DU
Three-day event focuses on modernising Bangladesh’s higher education system
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Bangladesh
Police Week 2026: Cops seek more 999 staff, better forensic labs
Police officials last night placed a series of demands before Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed, including increasing the number of emergency hotline 999 call-takers, modernising forensic laboratories, and procuring new vehicles
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Migration politics may hurt thaw in Dhaka-Delhi ties
Irregular migration may become the key sticking point in efforts to further improve Dhaka-Delhi ties, which were under severe strain during the Yunus-led interim government rule.
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Different tactics in power price hike: Lower middle class to face greater pressure
According to the PDB proposal, this may create additional billing pressure on 35 per cent of electricity consumers. Of them, 23 per cent belong to the lower middle class and
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S Alam told Arastoo at his home, ‘you have to step down’
After establishing control over Islami Bank through what insiders described as a “DGFI-engineered” board meeting on 5 January 2017, S Alam Group began installing its own people throughout the bank.
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Dhaka ranks most polluted city with AQI score of 193
Bangladesh’s capital Dhaka once again ranked as the most polluted city in the world on Tuesday morning, recording an Air Quality Index score of 193 at about 9:00am...
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Govt allocates Tk 26.3m for rawhide preservation
The government has allocated Tk 26.3 million for 64 districts to support proper preservation and management of sacrificial rawhides during Eid-ul-Azha. The Ministry of Commerce issued an order on May
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Nearly 26m availed services, support from BRAC in 2025
Nearly 26 million people in the country have availed various services and support initiatives from BRAC in 2025, which is equivalent to one in every seven people in Bangladesh. Supports
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International
What if we killed all mosquitoes?
Mosquitoes kill around 760,000 people every year, according to research site Our World in Data
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EU agrees long-stalled sanctions on Israeli settlers
EU officials said seven settlers or settler organisations would be blacklisted. The bloc also agreed to sanction representatives from the Palestinian militant group Hamas.
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Trump warns Mideast truce on 'life support', Iran says ready for any aggression
President Donald Trump warned the ceasefire in the Middle East war was on "life support" Monday after rejecting the latest counteroffer from Iran, which said its military stood ready to
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Hantavirus ship heads to Netherlands after passengers flown home
Three people died after the rare virus that usually spreads among rodents was detected on board the MV Hondius, sparking a global health scare
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Kyiv under air attack after truce expires: Ukrainian authorities
Kyiv's regional military administration told residents to remain in shelters and said its air defences could be operating in the area
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New Israeli law sets military tribunal for Hamas October 7 members
Israel has been holding an estimated 200-300 fighters - the precise number is classified - captured in Israel during the attack, who have not yet been charged.
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Pressure grows on UK's Starmer to quit as PM
According to British media, foreign minister Yvette Cooper and interior minister Shabana Mahmood told Starmer he should oversee an orderly transition of power.
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Technology
Parker, fintech startup backed by Y Combinator, files for bankruptcy after raising over $200 million
Parker, a US-based fintech startup offering corporate credit cards and banking services for e-commerce businesses, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and is widely reported to have shut down, in
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Treading the tightrope of AI usage in research
By 2026, AI has become one of the most pervasive acronyms in everyday speech, worked into nearly every piece of software and industry. What began with trivial uses such as
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Google expands AI-powered Finance platform across Europe
Google Finance is expanding its new artificial intelligence-powered platform across Europe this week, introducing a redesigned experience with full local language support and a broader range of market analysis tools.
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Samsung launches Galaxy A37 and A57 in Bangladesh
Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy A37 5G and Galaxy A57 5G smartphones in Bangladesh.
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Sport
Former India captain Dravid to co-own Dublin Guardians
Indian batting great Dravid is the latest in a string of former cricketers to take an ownership stake in one of the league's six franchises based in Dublin, Belfast, Edinburgh,
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BCL top-scorer Amir already aiming ‘common problem’ fix
Whether Amir eventually becomes the “great player” remains to be seen.
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Dembele clinches back-to-back Ligue 1 player of the year awards
The 28-year-old becomes just the fifth player to win back-to-back awards, the last being Zlatan Ibrahimovic in 2014.
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‘Little General’ Dick Advocaat returns to coach Curacao in World Cup
Advocaat, who at 78 will become the oldest manager in World Cup history, resigned in February for family matters.
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Bangladesh declare at 240-9, set Pakistan 268-run target for victory
Bangladesh declared their second innings at 240 for nine, setting Pakistan a target of 268 runs for victory on the final day of the first Test in Mirpur on Tuesday.
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আলোচিত
ছাত্রদল বৃক্ষরোপণ করে, জামায়াত-শিবির বিষবৃক্ষ রোপণ করে
ছাত্রদল বৃক্ষরোপণ করে আর জামায়াত-শিবির সংসদ ও অনলাইনে বট বাহিনীর মাধ্যমে বিষবৃক্ষ রোপণ করে বলে মন্তব্য করেছেন জাতীয়তাবাদী ছাত্রদল কেন্দ্রীয় সংসদের সহ-সভাপতি ডা. তৌহিদুর রহমান আউয়াল।
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বাংলাদেশে গরুর মাংস আমদানির দাবি উঠছে কেন
বাংলাদেশের হোটেল-রেস্তোরা ব্যবসায়ীদের একটি সংগঠন গরুর মাংস আমদানির অনুমতি দেওয়ার জন্য সরকারের প্রতি আহবান জানানোর পর এ নিয়ে নানা ধরনের আলোচনা শুরু হয়েছে। কিন্তু গরুর মাংস আমদানির প্রস্তাব কেন?
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Politics
Rise above political stripes: PM tells police
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday urged police personnel to rise above differences of opinion and work together in the national interest.
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SPB for action against those responsible for measles outbreak
Leaders of Socialist Party of Bangladesh (Marxist) on Monday, at a protest rally in Dhaka, called on the Bangladesh Nationalist Party-led government to identify those responsible for the measles outbreak
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‘Reciprocal only in name’: Left-leaning student groups protest Bangladesh-US trade deal
Coalition demands scrapping of the agreement, alleging it was signed to appease imperialist forces
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Chhatra League posters on CU shuttle train trigger Chhatra Dal protest
Posters calling for the release of BCL leaders and activists appeared overnight before being torn down by morning
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Business
BAB opposes allowing former owners to reclaim banks
The owners’ association tells BB governor that the banking sector is going through one of its most challenging periods
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Universal Medical College Hospital holds ‘Gorobini Ma 2026’ ceremony
Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Minister A Z M Zahid Hossain attended the programme as chief guest
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LNG regasification hits record high
Bangladesh recorded its highest-ever liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification level on Sunday as the government ramps up imports to meet rising domestic demand despite soaring global prices and ongoing instability
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Editorial
Bangladesh’s youth unemployment crisis is turning migration into a deadly gamble
On May 2, 28-year-old Md Riyad Rashid from Kishoreganj was killed in a Ukrainian drone attack near the Russia-Ukraine border while serving with Russian forces. His friend Limon Dutta, who
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For nurses, respect must go beyond words
Considering the country’s vast population, the number of trained nurses remains far below the standard number recommended by the World Health Organization: there are only 0.7 nurses per 1,000 people
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Chattogram’s waterlogging is a planning failure
To figure out why Chattogram gets flooded every year, you have to understand the unique nature of this city. It is not flat. It is not far from the sea.
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Before another education reset, let schools catch up first
Many of the new ideas being put forward, such as expanding technical education, introducing a third language, reducing high-stakes exams, and promoting skill-based learning, are not intrinsically flawed.
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Deaths surge as mitigation steps fail
WHILE floods and cyclones dominate the national conversation on climate risk, a quieter killer claims hundreds of lives every year. Science now confirms it is getting worse, and we are
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Entertainment
Final respects to be paid to Ataur Rahman at Central Shaheed Minar
Born on 18 June 1941 in Noakhali, Ataur Rahman was regarded as one of the pioneers of Bangladesh’s post-independence theatre movement. Over several decades, he made significant contributions to the
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Trishal gears up for Nazrul’s 127th birth anniversary
The scale of the preparations had already created a festive atmosphere across the division and added that the programme would also provide an opportunity to showcase local cultural heritage and
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‘Recognition always feels special’: Babita talks motherhood and life beyond cinema
Concluding the conversation, the iconic actress spoke simply yet profoundly about her wishes for the future. “At this point in life, my greatest wish is to remain healthy and live
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Government to introduce e-ticketing and box office system
The government plans to introduce e-ticketing and a centralised box office system by bringing all cinema halls under a central server as part of efforts to develop the Bangladeshi film
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Health
A new name for PCOS, the most common cause of infertility
A disorder that affects 170 million women worldwide and is the leading cause of infertility known as polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is being renamed to improve diagnosis and care,
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Measles: 9 more die, 87 new cases
Nine more children have died from measles and measles-like symptoms across the country in the past 24 hours, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Of the deceased,
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Life style
Can heritage fabrics sustain competition in the future?
Transforming traditional Jamdani and Benarasi textiles requires technical innovation and artisan collaboration. Modern Bangladesh designers adapt heritage fabrics into contemporary silhouettes, ensuring authentic handwoven craftsmanship survives through sustainable fashion practices
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The untold story of blue eyeshadow and women’s rebellion
Trace blue eyeshadow history from Cleopatra in ancient Egypt to modern TikTok trends. This iconic makeup shade symbolizes female liberation and rebellion, empowering women to reject rigid beauty standards through
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