Headline
Iran threatens US bases in Middle East
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday he hoped talks with the United States would resume soon, while reiterating Tehran’s red lines and warning against any American attack.
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Gold price in Bangladesh increases again by Tk 7,640
Gold prices in Bangladesh climbed again on Saturday as the Bangladesh Jewellers Association raised the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 7,640 per bhari, reversing the previous day’s cut amid
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Elected govt to decide on BB autonomy: Finance adviser
Finance adviser Salehuddin Ahmed has said that sweeping amendments to the Bangladesh Bank Order, 1972 proposed by Bangladesh Bank governor Ahsan H Mansur during the tenure of the interim government
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BB rolls out Tk 22,500 crore refinancing for CMSMEs
Bangladesh Bank has launched three refinancing facilities totalling Tk 22,500 crore to expand low-cost credit for micro, small and medium enterprises, aiming to support industrial growth, boost investment and create
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EC suspends observer cards for NGO PASA: CA press wing
The Election Commission has suspended its decision to issue more than 10,000 election observer cards to a little-known non-governmental organisation, People’s Association for Social Advancement, ahead of the upcoming Jatiya
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Bangladesh
Subrata Bain's aide held with cache of arms, ammo
Court places him on 5-day remand
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Woman detained in Gopalganj over 3-yr-old daughter's murder
Police find child’s body after 17 days
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Home Adviser Jahangir visits Rangpur on Sunday
Adviser to the Ministry of Home Affairs and Agriculture Lieutenant General Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury (retd) will arrive in Rangpur on a one-day visit on Sunday. This information has been
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385 of 397 polling centres identified as risky in Gopalganj
The district election office has identified 385 out of 397 polling stations as risky in Gopalganj--nearly 97% of the total centres. However, the district returning officer said the risk classification
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Bangladesh stocks end week higher on upbeat sentiment
Bangladesh’s capital market ended the week on a positive note, with all major indices gaining as overall turnover rose, signalling renewed investor confidence...
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Army to stay free from influence if BNP forms govt: Tarique
Families of Pilkhana victims demand justice
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How to find your polling centre: EC rolls out hotline, app, website
Voters can text or call 105 hotline from Feb 8, call 333 hotline, or visit the EC website to get polls-related info
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International
Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine's energy system, Zelenskiy says
Moscow did not immediately comment on the attacks
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Iran nods to more nuclear talks, sets redlines
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi yesterday said he hoped talks with the United States would resume soon, while reiterating Tehran’s red lines and warning against any American attack.
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New cabinet announced by Yemen’s ruling council
The chairman of Yemen’s ruling leadership council has announced the formation of a new cabinet, weeks after deadly violence erupted in the country’s south and a separatist group was dissolved.
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Trump says he did not see racist clip showing Obamas as apes
US President Donald Trump said he did not see the racist portion of a social media video depicting former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes
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Thailand 2026 election: What you need to know
Thailand heads to the polls on February 8 amid a prolonged period of political instability. Since the last election some three years ago, the winning party has been dissolved and
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A tale of two villages: Cambodians lament Thailand’s border gains
A sign hanging from a rusty ice-green shipping container installed by Thai forces on what they say is the border with Cambodia proclaims: “Cambodian citizens are strictly prohibited from entering
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Minibus crash kills 15 in northeastern Afghanistan
At least 15 people were killed when a minibus overturned and crashed into a valley in northeastern Afghanistan on Saturday, police said, updating an earlier death toll. The bus “veered
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Technology
Google plans to add AI-powered “auto browse” to Chrome
Google is preparing to introduce an artificial intelligence (AI) feature in its Chrome browser called “auto browse” that can carry out multi-step online tasks on behalf of users, according to
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Amazon to begin testing AI tools for film production in March
Amazon is set to begin testing a suite of artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed for film and television production in March 2026, as the company moves its in-house technology beyond
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Sport
Khaled, Joy power Durbar into final
Durbar will now face Dhumketu XI in Monday’s final at the same venue. Dhumketu had earlier beaten Duronto by six wickets before suffering a narrow two-wicket defeat to Durbar.
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ICC in talks to revive India-Pakistan clash
The Pakistan Cricket Board reached out to the ICC after a formal communication from the cricket's world body, a source close to the developments told AFP.
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Man Utd make hay after Spurs' Romero sees red
Goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes ended an eight-game winless run against Spurs for the Red Devils, who cemented their position in the Premier League's top four.
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Suryakumar leads from front as India down USA
India captain Suryakumar Yadav led by example as the tournament co-hosts began their Twenty20 World Cup title defence with a 29-run victory against the United States in a group A
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Rashid on brink of historic 700
Aside from replicating -- or even bettering -- their run from the previous edition, Afghanistan skipper Rashid Khan will also be eyeing a unique individual milestone as he leads his
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আলোচিত
সৌদি আরব কেন লাখ লাখ উটকে পাসপোর্ট দেওয়ার সিদ্ধান্ত নিয়েছে? - BBC News বাংলা
সৌদি আরব ঘোষণা দিয়েছে যে তারা দেশটির লাখ লাখ উটের জন্য পাসপোর্ট ইস্যু করার সিদ্ধান্ত নিয়েছে। সৌদি সরকারের পরিবেশ, পানি ও কৃষি মন্ত্রণালয় থেকে সামাজিক যোগাযোগ মাধ্যমে প্রকাশ করা একটি
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সাতক্ষীরার ৪টি আসন জামায়াতের আমিরকে উপহার দেওয়ার আহ্বান সাদিক কায়েমের
ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় কেন্দ্রীয় ছাত্র সংসদের (ডাকসু) ভিপি সাদিক কায়েম বলেছেন, বিগত সময়ে সাতক্ষীরায় চরম জুলুম-নির্যাতন চালানো হয়েছে। আগামী নির্বাচনে বিপুল ভোটে সা
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আওয়ামী লীগকে ফিরিয়ে আনতে কাজ করছে বিএনপি: এনসিপি
আওয়ামী লীগকে ফিরিয়ে আনতে বিএনপি কাজ করছে বলে মন্তব্য করেছেন জাতীয় নাগরিক পার্টির (এনসিপি) নির্বাচন পরিচালনা কমিটির চেয়ারম্যান আসিফ মাহমুদ সজীব ভূঁইয়া। শনিবার (৭ ফেব্রুয়ারি) রাতে রাজধানীর বাংলামোটরে দলটির কার্যালয়ে
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Politics
Tarique warns of tough public response
Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday issued a stern warning that anyone attempting to manipulate, intimidate, or conspire around the February 12 election would be met with a
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Jamaat not to take revenge, says its amir
Jammat-e-Islami amir Shafiqur Rahman on Saturday said that his party was against taking revenge for its long suffering in the past.
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BNP suspects burka misuse for polls rigging
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party alleged that a political party was preparing for planned election engineering, preparing large numbers of burqas and niqabs to facilitate fraudulent voting.
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Business
Interim government Controversial projects in the last moment
Dhaka WASA is already heavily burdened with debt, amounting to around Tk 240 billion. Despite this, it has taken up another loan-dependent project titled Establishment of Dhaka WASA Training and
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Govt to seal US trade deal on Monday to reduce tariff
Bangladesh is scheduled to sign a trade agreement with the United States on Monday aimed at reducing reciprocal tariffs, with commitments to import more American goods to narrow a trade
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ShopUp signs JV with Holy Makkah Municipality to transform Hajj supply chains
ShopUp announced a landmark expansion of its global footprint through a strategic partnership between its Saudi-based brand, Sary, and Al-Balad Al-Amin Technologies—the investment arm of the Holy Makkah Municipality. The
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Editorial
The quiet promise of local cotton
It is safe to say that while our RMG industry has long been the engine of our economy, especially as it relates to export earnings, it is an industry that
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The need for a people’s manifesto
With the national election only days away, the country finds itself in a moment of collective anxiety. Political parties are rushing to release their electoral manifestos, yet one issue stands
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Let the name of Shaheed Hadi not become a tool in power politics
Recent clashes in the Shahbag-Intercontinental area have brought us back to the old question: Is Bangladesh slipping back into the politics of agitation before the elections? The murder of Shaheed
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Prospects and challenges
IN A world that is both more and more interconnected and, at the same time, fragmented, the role of bilateral relations among the emerging powers is gaining significance. In this
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EC data breach exposes accountability crisis
THE unauthorised exposure of personal data of roughly 14,000 journalists through an Election Commission web application is not merely an embarrassing technical failure. It is also a revealing moment in
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Entertainment
‘The University of Chankharpul’ holds mirror to campus politics
In the Bangladesh film scene where political satire remains scarce, “The University of Chankharpul”, through wit and humour, explores the culture of sycophancy within student politics.
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‘Oedipus’ returns to Shilpakala stage with Driesshokabbo Theatre
The timeless tragedy Oedipus by Greek playwright Sophocles is set to return to the stage at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, as Driesshokabbo Theatre continues its regular run of the production.
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I never planned to act in films: Afzal Hossain reflecting on his journey
Veteran actor, director and visual artiste Afzal Hossain has shared a deeply personal reflection on his artistic journey, revealing that acting in films was never part of his original plan.
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‘Pushpa 2’ enters top 10 highest-grossing Indian films in Japan
According to trade website Sacnilk, the film earned about ¥105 million (around ₹6.06 crore) within 14 days of its release in Japan.
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Health
Why world neglected tropical diseases day matters more than ever!
World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day, observed every year on 30 January, shines a spotlight on a group of preventable and treatable diseases that continue to affect the world’s most
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Rock out to stay young
Long-term musical training may help older adults overcome age-related difficulties in understanding speech, according to a study published in PLOS Biology. Researchers found that older musicians perform better in noisy
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Life style
Why Mehazabien wants to go back to Cappadocia
In Prothom Alo’s Saturday supplement ‘Chutir Dine’, well-known figures share stories of their favourite travel destinations in a new section titled ‘Phire Phire Jai’. This time, actress Mehazabien Chowdhury shares
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