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Two journalists die in motorcycle crash while returning after watching World Cup match
The deceased were identified as Rabiul Alam Raju, a journalist at Praner Bangladesh, and Sakibul Hasan at Sangbad Diganta
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Fresh test offer for absentees fails to quell HSC protests
Despite the government’s offer of fresh tests for candidates who missed exams due to adverse weather, HSC examinees protested for a second consecutive day in Dhaka and several districts, demanding
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Stocks open lower after five-day rally
Stocks opened lower on Thursday as investors opted for profit booking after a strong five-session rally. By 11:00 am, DSEX, the benchmark index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE), had
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More than 500 feared dead after boats sink off Myanmar coast, UN says
Two boats carrying more than 500 people may have capsized off the coast of Myanmar in recent days, UN agencies said on Thursday, as refugees from the war-torn country continue
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Why governments fail to communicate with Gen Z
Governments spark Gen Z protests by using dismissive government communication instead of respectful, digital youth political engagement.
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Argentina to wear navy blue: Tribute or superstition?
Channel Diego Maradona by wearing the iconic navy-blue away jersey as Argentina faces England in a thrilling World Cup semi-final, blending football history and superstition to invoke the spirit of
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Bangladesh
Bir Sreshtha Hamidur Rahman Square: No one knows who is demolishing it
The Bir Sreshtha Hamidur Rahman Square and its sculpture, located in front of the Jhenaidah Central Bus Terminal, have been dismantled over the last couple of days.
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Rights violations, abuses surge in first half of 2026
Incidents of violence against women and children, mob violence, political clashes, attacks on journalists, and deaths in jail custody increased in Bangladesh during the first six months of 2026, according
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Robi's ex-CEO resignation saga exposes cracks in governance
Mobile operator Robi now finds itself deluged with allegations of financial discrepancies surrounding the 2021 resignation of former chief executive officer Mahtab Uddin Ahmed. The resignation at first appeared to
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BSEC holds talks to simplify IPO rules, expand direct listing
The securities regulator has embarked on a major overhaul of the country's initial public offering (IPO) regime, aiming to simplify the listing process, broaden direct listing opportunities and attract fundamentally
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July Martyrs’ Day: ‘Before I die, I want the killers punished’
The afternoon sun filters through the veranda of a modest semi‑pucca house in Babanpur village of Madankhali union under Pirganj upazila of Rangpur.
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How Bangladeshi jobseekers are trafficked into Cambodia's scam compounds
Hundreds of Bangladeshis have been rescued from Cambodia's infamous scam centres in recent weeks.
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BOU postpones Friday's HSC examinations due to adverse weather
It also postpones all examinations scheduled for July 17 and 18 under several academic programmes
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International
Sudan resources fuel civil war: UN
Sudan’s rival factions are profiting from control over the country’s resources and the “war economy” was sustaining the conflict, the United Nations said yesterday.
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Former DP World boss Bin Sulayem takes charge of Malaysia MMC Port, memo shows: Reuters
Top management and port CEOs told to report directly to Bin Sulayem
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Israeli strike kills 4 people in Gaza
An Israeli airstrike killed a man, his wife and their six-year-old daughter in the Gaza Strip yesterday, Palestinian health officials said as talks to advance the US-brokered Gaza ceasefire deal
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US launches fresh strikes against Iran
The US conducted a new wave of strikes against Iran's coastal defence systems and missile sites on Wednesday after reimposing a naval blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran threatened to
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Iran threatens to block more vital seaways as Trump orders renewed Iran blockade
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to close "all other export corridors that benefit the US and its allies", Iranian media reported, after Iran shut the Strait of Hormuz
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Chinese embassy warns against illegal matchmaking in Bangladesh
China's embassy in Bangladesh has cautioned Chinese nationals against using illegal matchmaking services to find brides, joining several other Chinese diplomatic missions that have issued similar warnings. In a social
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Why Iranian, Houthi threats to Red Sea shipping matter more for oil now
Iran has warned that its campaign to throttle global energy markets could be expanded from the Strait of Hormuz to the vital Red Sea route if US attacks continue, a
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Technology
Cabinet committee reviews draft Cyber Security (Amendment) Act
A cabinet committee has reviewed the draft Cyber Security (Amendment) Act, 2026, as part of the government's efforts to update Bangladesh's cyber security legislation.
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Microsoft CEO warns companies about risks of proprietary AI
Microsoft Chief Executive Satya Nadella has urged businesses to carefully consider how they use proprietary artificial intelligence (AI) models, arguing that companies may be giving away valuable knowledge as they
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How serious is the internet risk to Strait of Hormuz's submarine cables?
Fresh concerns have emerged over the security of the submarine fibre-optic cables lying beneath the Strait of Hormuz after Iran renewed warnings linked to the strategic waterway. While the strait
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Intel to use $400 million ASML machine for new laptop chips
Intel has achieved a historic milestone by shipping high-volume Panther Lake processors manufactured using ASML’s $400M High-NA EUV lithography system.
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Workers sue Meta, claim AI unfairly targeted disabled staff in layoffs
A group of 26 employees has filed a lawsuit accusing Meta of using artificial intelligence systems to disproportionately select workers with disabilities or those on medical leave for redundancy, according
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OpenAI working on smart speaker as first hardware product: report
OpenAI is reportefly developing a portable, screenless AI smart speaker with Jony Ive's team as its first consumer hardware product.
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Sport
Tuchel has ‘no regrets’ over strategy
After controlling much of the early play and taking a 1-0 lead in the 55th minute, England seemingly went into a shell, attempting to pack the back end and protect
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Argentina's dramatic comeback win over England: What they said
Following the thrilling encounter, players and coaches from both sides reflected on the dramatic contest.
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Argentina World Cup semi-final hero Martinez 'dreamt' of scoring winner
Lautaro Martinez dreamt of scoring Argentina’s World Cup semi-final winner against England, netting a decisive injury-time goal after coming on as a substitute.
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In pictures: Argentina's journey to the final
Lionel Messi engineered a spectacular comeback for Argentina against England in their World Cup semi-final on Thursday to keep his team on track for back-to-back titles.
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Messi not done yet after inspiring Argentina to World Cup final
Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to a World Cup final after a 2-1 semi-final victory over England. Providing two assists, Messi's leadership proved vital.
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‘We are unique’
"Speechless. This is a joy for our country and our people. The other day I said this group never ceases to amaze me, and tonight they proved it again."
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আলোচিত
সদরঘাটে কুলিদের তাণ্ডব
দুর্বৃত্তদের অভয়ারণ্যে পরিণত হয়েছে ঢাকার সদরঘাট। বিশেষ করে কুলি নামের কিছু দুর্বৃত্ত যাত্রীদের স্বাভাবিক চলাচল বিষিয়ে তুলেছে। এরা যাত্রীদের কাছ থেকে কোনো কারণ ছাড়াই অর্থকড়ি হাতিয়ে নিচ্ছে। প্রতিবাদ করতে গেলে
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Politics
No scope for surrender, Hasina will be arrested immediately upon return: Salahuddin
Home minister says Awami League’s fate will be decided through judicial process
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BNP announces 151-member committee for Cumilla city unit
Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) on Wednesday announced a 151-member fully-fledged committee for its Cumilla city unit, making Udbatul Bari Abu as president and Md Yusuf Molla Tipu as general secretary.
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Business
Empty skyscrapers: China’s property slump still throttling growth
The world’s tallest unoccupied skyscraper was meant to boast a rooftop pool and a luxury hotel after completion, but instead it has stood deserted in the Chinese port city of
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Bangladesh, Italy set for strategic talks
Bangladesh and Italy will hold political consultations in Rome on August 4 to deepen cooperation on trade, migration, investment and regional issues, as Dhaka seeks to strengthen strategic ties with
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Bangladesh faces fresh LNG supply setback
Bangladesh's long-term LNG supply plans have suffered another setback as US-based Excelerate Energy joined QatarEnergy in halving contracted deliveries for 2026, forcing the country to rely more heavily on costly
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Editorial
After two tumultuous years, what should the local government polls look like?
The next local government polls are set to take place in October, on a non-partisan basis. Most of the local councils were dismantled by the interim government and restructured in
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July’s promise cannot belong to the few who inherited its power
Every July, memories of the uprising return with renewed force. They evoke more than nostalgia, serving instead as a reminder of a journey still unfinished.
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Celebrating a trailblazer: A tribute to Musharrof Husain Khan
Professor Musharrof Husain Khan, popularly known as M. H. Khan, is undoubtedly one of the most illustrious personalities in the history of higher education in Bangladesh.
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We don't need yet another bank, we need a better banking system
With 62 scheduled banks operating at present, Bangladesh is an overbanked country, considering the fact that neighbouring Pakistan and Sri Lanka have 33 and 31 banks, respectively.
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Youth skills must match industry needs
Our education and skills training system needs a major overhaul
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Entertainment
15 years later, ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara’ still finds new meaning
The scenery still takes my breath away, the playlist still makes me want to pack a bag, and Farhan Akhtar’s poetry still lands exactly where it should. Yet every rewatch
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Oindrila remembers Bulbul Ahmed: 'It's impossible to put into words what baba meant to me'
"My first playback song was for ‘Gorom Hawa’ alongside Syed Abdul Hadi uncle, and that was only possible because of my father. Later, I also sang for ‘Akarshan’. I worked
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Tom Cruise unrecognisable in first trailer for 'Digger'
For more than four decades, Tom Cruise has been synonymous with breathtaking stunts, relentless action and seemingly impossible missions. But in the first trailer for his upcoming film “Digger”, the
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Dhaka Padatik to stage 'Trial of Surya Sen' on Friday
The production, the troupe's 38th, revisits the mock trial and execution of revolutionary Masterda Surya Sen, one of the foremost leaders of the anti-British freedom movement in Bengal.
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Health
DGHS starts probing low measles vaccination target
The health authorities have started probing its own low target for measles vaccination of children as they found a "big gap" in the latest vitamin A campaign while five more
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Dengue claims two more lives, 391 hospitalised
Two more people died of dengue and 391 new patients were admitted to hospitals across Bangladesh in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Wednesday. With the latest fatalities, the dengue
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