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Independence Day parade underway at National Parade Square
President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman are attending the event.
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Future of democratic trust
AS BANGLADESH marks the 55th anniversary of its independence, the country once again finds itself reflecting on the future of its democracy. Political transitions, debates about governance, and calls for
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Cultural orgs observe Genocide Day
Cultural organisations and institutions observed Genocide Day with series of programmes across the capital on Wednesday, commemorating the massacre the Pakistani military perpetrated on March 25, 1971 in the then
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Ukraine hits major Russian port in 400-drone barrage
Russia on Wednesday said a Ukrainian attack sparked a fire at a major port in the country’s northwest in a barrage of almost 400 drones, launched a day after a
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IEA members ‘ready’ to release more oil reserves
Head of the International Energy Agency said Wednesday that he was ‘ready’ to approve the release of more oil reserves if needed to cushion the impact of the Middle East
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Gold prices drop as global sell-off increases
Gold prices in Bangladesh have dropped for the sixth consecutive time, with 22-carat gold falling by Tk 5,482 to Tk 241,445 per bhari (11.664 grams) on Wednesday...
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Bangladesh
Shafiqur pays tribute to Liberation War martyrs, prays for country’s sovereignty
He prays for a non-violent, corruption-free Bangladesh
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Witnesses to genocide
March 1971. The signs were ominous. There were uncomfortable developments, and people spoke of them in hushed undertones. Something was brewing and it did not bode well.
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Thousands gather at National Parade Square for parade and flypast
Thousands of spectators gathered at the National Parade Square at the old airport in Agargaon, Dhaka, to witness the parade and flypast on Thursday morning. People of all ages, including
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16 bodies recovered from submerged bus, toll rises to 18
On Wednesday, a Dhaka-bound passenger bus waiting to cross the river at Daulatdia Ghat lost control and fell into the Padma River from the pontoon
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Govt not to raise fuel price
The government on Wednesday dismissed any possibility of price hike of fuel oils while panic buying of the items amid short supply continued causing long queues at filling stations in
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SSC, HSC exams to be completed by December to save students’ time: Milon
Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon said the government plans to complete the SSC and HSC examinations by December 31 each year to prevent loss of valuable time in students’
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Hatirjheel Police OC withdrawn
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) has formed a committee to investigate an incident at a shop in the Moghbazar Vishal Center. Alongside, the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Hatirjheel Police Station has
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International
Iran says ‘no negotiations’ as US warns to accept 15-point deal
US President Donald Trump is ready to “unleash hell” if Iran does not accept a deal to end the nearly four-week Middle East war, the White House warned Wednesday, but
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Foreign debt soars by $10b in 2025
Bangladesh’s external debt rise sharply in 2025 as the government relied heavily on foreign borrowing to finance its budget and development spending...
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Some Gulf states and Jordan urge Iraq to stop attacks launched from its territory
The call comes to preserve "brotherly relations" and avoid further escalations, the statement says
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Jerusalem: Israeli police kill Palestinian man
Israeli police officers killed a Palestinian man who tried to seize a weapon from an undercover security agent during an overnight operation in east Jerusalem, police said yesterday.
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Oil prices tumble, stocks rally on peace hopes
Oil prices tumbled and stock markets rallied yesterday on reports that the United States had sent a peace plan to Iran.
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Meta, YouTube found liable in social media addiction case
Alphabet’s Google and Meta were found liable ​on Wednesday for designing platforms that are dangerous for teens, in a landmark verdict that could force tech firms to rethink how they
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How many people have been killed in the US-Israeli war on Iran?
Data from field reports, local contacts, medical sources, civil society networks
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Technology
Uber Bangladesh introduces hybrid subscription for bike drivers
Uber has launched a new hybrid subscription model for its bike drivers in Bangladesh.
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Fortnite maker Epic Games fires over 1,000 employees
Epic Games is eliminating more than 1,000 jobs, the company announced on Tuesday, citing declining engagement for its flagship title Fortnite and broader economic pressures affecting the video game industry.
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Claude can now directly control your computer
Anthropic has introduced a new feature that allows its AI assistant Claude to control a user's computer directly, pointing, clicking, and navigating screens to complete tasks without requiring separate integrations.
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OpenAI shuts down AI video app Sora
OpenAI has confirmed it is discontinuing its Sora video platform, the tool that allowed users to generate and share AI-created video clips.
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UGC to instruct all universities to ensure free Wi-Fi facilities
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has decided to instruct all public and private universities across Bangladesh to ensure the provision of free Wi-Fi facilities within the shortest possible time.
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Sport
Frustration mounts as DPL stalls
Bangladesh T20I team all-rounder Shamim Hossain was batting to throwdowns yesterday evening at Mirpur’s Academy Ground, seemingly going through his motions.
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Bangladesh face stern Vietnam test ahead of Singapore tie
Bangladesh will look to build confidence from facing a ‘strong’ Vietnam side in a FIFA international friendly today, ahead of their Singapore tie.
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World Cup concerns are exaggerated: FIFA vice-president Montagliani
"The reality of the World Cups -- every World Cup FIFA has put on -- there's always been geopolitical issues. Always," he told the Business of Soccer conference in Atlanta.
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Italy's World Cup play-off 'biggest match' of career: Gattuso
The Azzurri host the Northern Irish in Bergamo on Thursday trying to end a 12-year absence from the World Cup finals after failing to qualify for the last two editions
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Vinicius Jr eager to replicate Real Madrid success with Brazil
"I feel more at ease, I'm happier, and when I'm happier, everyone around me is happier and more confident too," Vinicius told reporters ahead of Thursday's friendly match against France
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আলোচিত
চাঁদা দাবি করে ছাত্রদল নেতা বললেন, ‘হোলাহাইনের চা–নাশতার টেয়া’
অডিওতে নোমানকে বলতে শোনা যায়, ‘এটা সিনিয়রদের সিদ্ধান্ত।’ টাকা না দিলে গাড়ি চলাচলে বাধা দেওয়ার ইঙ্গিতও পাওয়া যায়।
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সাড়ে ছয় ঘণ্টারও বেশি সময় পর দৃশ্যমান হয় পদ্মায় ডুবে যাওয়া যাত্রীবাহী বাস - BBC News বাংলা
দৌলতদিয়া ফেরিঘাটে যাত্রীবাহী বাস পদ্মা নদীতে পড়ে যাওয়ার পর পরই বুধবার সন্ধ্যায় সেখানে ঝড়-বৃষ্টি শুরু হয়। এই প্রতিকূল আবহাওয়ার কারণে উদ্ধার কাজ ব্যাহত হয়।
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‘যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের মিষ্টি কথা প্রত্যাখ্যান করে পারমাণবিক অস্ত্র ধরে রাখাই সঠিক ছিল’
‘যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের মিষ্টি কথা প্রত্যাখ্যান করে পারমাণবিক অস্ত্র ধরে রাখাই সঠিক ছিল’
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‘জুলাই সনদ সম্পর্কে না বুঝলে আসেন বুঝিয়ে দেব’
আপনারা যদি জুলাই সনদ না বুঝেন, তাহলে ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় থেকে প্রফেসর নিয়ে জুলাই সনদ বুঝে নেন। তাও যদি না পারেন, তাহলে আমার ঘরে আসেন, আমি বুঝিয়ে দেব।
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পদ্মায় ডুবলো যাত্রীবাহী বাস, ‘কর্তৃপক্ষের অবহেলা’ দেখছেন মির্জা ফখরুল
রাজবাড়ীর দৌলতদিয়া ঘাটে ফেরিতে ওঠার সময় অর্ধশত যাত্রী নিয়ে বাস পদ্মা নদীতে পড়ে হতাহতের ঘটনায় গভীর শোক ও দুঃখ প্রকাশ...
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আলোচনা ব্যর্থ হলে ইরানকে ‘চরম মূল্য’ দিতে হবে: হোয়াইট হাউস
ইরানের সাথে চলমান চরম উত্তেজনার মধ্যে হোয়াইট হাউস থেকে তেহরানের প্রতি এক নজিরবিহীন ও কঠোর হুঁশিয়ারি উচ্চারণ করা হয়েছে। মার্কিন প্রশাসন স্পষ্ট করে জানিয়েছে
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Politics
Jamaat, Shibir try to revise narrative of War of Independence: JCD
Just as Jamaat and Shibir are attempting to rewrite history without acknowledging their past, other political actors may present alternative narratives of July uprising…
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Business
Oil edges up and equities mixed amid mixed messages on 'talks'
Trump on Wednesday threatened to "unleash hell" if Iran did not strike a deal,
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B2B ties key to boost BIMSTEC trade: Pandey
BIMSTEC secretary general Indra Mani Pandey has underscored the importance of business-to-business or B2B relations to enhance intra-regional trade and investment across the Bay of Bengal region...
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Shipping giant Cosco resumes bookings to some Gulf countries
Chinese shipping giant Cosco said on Wednesday that it was resuming new bookings for container shipments to some Gulf countries, after a three-week suspension in response to the Middle East
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Editorial
Arrest of 1/11 figure Masud Uddin: Army intervention and crisis of democracy
Retired Lieutenant General Masud Uddin Chowdhury of the Bangladesh Army has been arrested. Apart from HM Ershad, there are few precedents in Bangladesh of such a high-ranking military officer being
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Independence Day Memories of March 1971
It has been 26 years since independence. The journey has not been easy, but we are free. We are Bangladesh. And we always will be.
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The day we became independent
Changing narratives about the glory of the Liberation War must end
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Imperative of reviving the spirit and power of the Liberation War
The establishment of Pakistan as a nation state owed much to the people of East Bengal. Yet, from the very outset, the ruling elite of Pakistan subjected these same people
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Opinion BNP must rethink its direction and pace
Professor ABM Obaidul Islam from the Department of Physics has become the new Vice-Chancellor (VC) of Dhaka University. He is also known for having previously served as the central education
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Entertainment
Mousumi Hamid and Rana headed for separation
Two years after their marriage, actress Mousumi Hamid and writer-playwright Abu Sayeed Rana are going their separate ways. The couple, who tied the knot on January 12, 2024, are no
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Chayannaut observes ‘kaalratri’ with solemn tribute to 1971 martyrs
Holding candles in their hands, the performers raised their voices in unison, presenting a series of timeless songs including “O Alor Pothojatri”, “Nahi Bhoy Nahi Bhoy”, “Dukkhe Amar Poran Kande”,
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To save a flower: Bangladesh’s birth from lyrics and bullets
Bulletins told listeners what was happening; songs suggested why it mattered, sometimes signalling the freedom fighters on safer roads, and information that would be crucial to win the Liberation War.
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