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Surviving the heat in Dhaka’s informal settlements
In Dhaka's Shyampur settlement, extreme heat is reshaping adolescent girls' health, education, mobility, and daily survival.
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El Nino threatens livelihoods in Southeast Asia
Hotter, drier weather is impeding rice and palm-oil production as households across Southeast Asia struggle with higher fuel, food and transport costs
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Eight people killed as United States bomber crashes in California
Eight people died when a US B-52 bomber crashed and erupted into a catastrophic fire shortly after takeoff at an air force base in California on Monday, officials said...
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Magnitude 6.7 tremor hits central Indonesia
A shallow 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck central Indonesia on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey said, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage...
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10 killings a day fuel concerns over law and order
Analysts say illegal firearms, weak policing, and the return of top criminals after the 2024 political changeover are driving the violence.
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From arrest to extradition: What awaits Benazir Ahmed?
Bangladesh’s much-discussed former inspector general of police, Benazir Ahmed, has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates.
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Trump says Hormuz to reopen ‘completely’ on Friday under US-Iran deal
Iran and the United States said ships had again started moving through the Strait of Hormuz — with president Donald Trump saying the vital oil route would be ‘completely open’
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Bangladesh
Soil from river dredging threatens Ashrayan homes
For Urmi Dhar, life was already a daily struggle.
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A Shariatpur village shaped by migration dreams
What immediately catches a visitor’s eye in Shariatpur’s Nalta village is colourful, multi-storey buildings standing out against the rural surroundings.
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JU terminates one, downgrades seven teachers over ‘directing’ attacks on protesters
The Jahangirnagar University administration has ordered the compulsory retirement of one associate professor, downgraded the salaries of six teachers and demoted two others over their alleged involvement in directing attacks
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Unpaid wage protest triggers traffic chaos in Dhaka
Vehicular movement on both sides of Tejgaon Love Road remains suspended
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PM orders swift relocation of Dhaka’s 4 intercity bus terminals
Fulbaria, Gabtoli, Mohakhali and Sayedabad terminals will be relocated under a major urban mobility plan
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Draft law to rename Rab as People’s Protection Forces
The authorities of the Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) have finalised a draft act to rename the force as the People’s Protection Forces (PPF) and establish an independent complaint management body
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International
Uruguay frustrated by dogged Saudi Arabia
Uruguay dominated but had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Saudi Arabia in the sweltering heat of Miami on Monday to leave an intriguing Group H wide open.
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Iran begin fraught World Cup with New Zealand draw
Iran twice battled back for a 2-2 draw with New Zealand on Monday in their frenetic opening match of a World Cup campaign that has been utterly overshadowed by war,
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Eight dead in fiery US bomber crash in California
The heavy bomber was on a routine testing mission with a mixture of military, government and civilian contractors on board
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US says Hormuz to be toll-free under Iran deal
They included a possible $300 billion reconstruction fund for the war-battered country, but the release of funds will be "tied to performance," a senior Trump administration official said in a
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Chess legend Carlsen backs Norway to go far at World Cup
Chess legend and avid football fan Magnus Carlsen predicted on Tuesday that Norway would ‘hammer’ Iraq in their World Cup opener -- and could go on to reach the quarter-finals.
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Uruguay's Bielsa says 'I'm not a model'
Marcelo Bielsa was involved in an awkward exchange with a reporter at the World Cup on Monday which concluded with the Uruguay coach saying: ‘I'm not a model.’
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Iran 'most oppressed team in whole World Cup'
Coach Amir Ghalenoei said Iran is the ‘most oppressed team in the World Cup’ after his players were suddenly informed they must travel back to Mexico immediately after their opening
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Technology
Omdia report places Sophos among leading MSP security vendors
Sophos has been named a “Champion” in the Omdia Cybersecurity MSP Ecosystems Leadership Matrix 2026, a ranking that evaluates cybersecurity vendors on their ability to support managed service providers (MSPs)
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Kaspersky identifies phishing campaign using AI web hosting platform
Researchers at Kaspersky have identified a phishing campaign that uses a legitimate AI-powered web hosting platform to help steal corporate login credentials.
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GP rolls out 700 MHz spectrum in Bangladesh
Grameenphone has begun the nationwide deployment of the 700 MHz spectrum band, becoming the first mobile operator in Bangladesh to launch services using the frequency range.
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Daraz reportedly lays off around 100 employees in Bangladesh
Daraz Bangladesh has reportedly laid off around 100 employees in its latest round of job cuts, carried out on May 6 and 7, according to several former employees who said
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Sport
Fan creates ‘Messi Wall’ using photos and reports published in Prothom Alo
It all began in 2009, when he was seven years old. His father brought home a poster of Argentine footballer Messi and told him stories about the star. From then
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Maradona’s legacy, Messi's present: A new chapter begins for Argentina
Argentina officially kicks off its World Cup campaign against Algeria on Wednesday (17 June) at 7:00 AM Bangladesh time. The venue is Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium, a massive 76,000-capacity arena.
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Football’s flow fractured?
Mandatory three-minute hydration breaks, introduced by FIFA to combat summer heat across North America, now take place around the 22nd minute of each half and have become one of the
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Without their '12th Man': Senegal chase World Cup dream amid visa barriers
Senegal is one of several countries participating at this year's World Cup whose supporters have not been able to travel to follow their team due to the tight immigration restrictions
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Araujo equaliser saves Uruguay's blushes in draw with Saudis
The Saudis famously beat Argentina 2-1 in their 2022 tournament opener and looked on course for another upset courtesy of Abdulelah Alamri's 41st-minute strike until winger Araujo stepped up 10
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Iran draw 2-2 with New Zealand in politically charged World Cup clash
Iran twice came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw with New Zealand in their opening World Cup match on Monday after an end-to-end contest played against the backdrop of
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Spain stunned in 0-0 draw with World Cup debutants Cape Verde
Cape Verde pulled off a World Cup shock by holding Spain to a 0-0 draw in the opening game of Group H on Monday, where Spain could find no way
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আলোচিত
সম্পত্তির জন্য 'হানি ট্র্যাপে' ফেলে বাবাকে হত্যা দুই ছেলের
সম্পত্তির জন্য 'হানি ট্র্যাপে' ফেলে বাবাকে হত্যা দুই ছেলের
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বেনজীরের গ্রেফতারে ইঙ্গিতপূর্ণ পোস্ট পরীমনির, কেন?
সাবেক আইজিপি বেনজীর আহমেদকে দুবাইয়ে গ্রেফতার করেছে সংযুক্ত আরব আমিরাতের পুলিশ। দুদকের করা মামলায় তাকে গ্রেফতার করা হয়েছে। আর পুলিশের সাবেক এ কর্মকর্তা গ্রেফতার
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তথ্য গোপনের মামলা যেভাবে ইন্টারপোলের কবজায় বেনজীর
দুবাইয়ে পুলিশের সাবেক পুলিশ মহাপরিদর্শক (আইজিপি) বেনজীর আহমেদের গ্রেফতারের খবর প্রকাশের পর নতুন করে আলোচনায় আসে তার নানা অপকর্ম ও দুর্নীতির ঘটনা। সবচেয়ে বেশি প্রশ্ন
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লন্ডনে হাসনাত আবদুল্লাহকে লক্ষ্য করে ডিম নিক্ষেপ
লন্ডনে হাসনাত আবদুল্লাহকে লক্ষ্য করে ডিম নিক্ষেপ
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সিআইডি প্রধানের পদত্যাগ গৃহীত হয়নি
সিআইডি প্রধানের পদত্যাগ গৃহীত হয়নি
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Politics
Banned BCL’s flash procession briefly halts Dhaka-Khulna highway
Activists of the banned Bangladesh Chhatra League, the student wing of the Awami League, briefly halting traffic on Monday after staging a flash procession on the Dhaka-Khulna highway at Kashiani
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Opposition alliance demands tougher govt action over border killings, push-ins
Jamaat-led 11-party alliance holds protest rally in Dhaka
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‘Catch them and inform us’: UNO advises local BNP leaders after BCL flash procession
UNO says remark was unintentional and lacked context; MP warns it could encourage mob violence
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Business
Budget unlikely to produce real benefits
The proposed national budget for fiscal year 2026-27 carries the language of a welfare-oriented state with expanded attention to disadvantaged groups,
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BB issues new guideline on B2C online export
Bangladesh Bank has issued new guidelines expanding the framework for Business-to-Consumer (B2C) exports through international online marketplaces, aiming to simplify procedures and enhance exporters’ access to global digital trade platforms...
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Islami Bank to reactivate closed deposit accounts to boost cash flow
Customers whose MTDR, MSB, MMPDS, and MSS accounts were closed between June 1 and June 15 will be allowed to reopen those within the next seven working days upon application
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Editorial
‘Sportswashing’ comes to America through the FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup has always been more than football.
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A gender-responsive budget must address the unpaid care burden
Bangladesh has often been recognised as a pioneer in gender-responsive budgeting, yet the female labour force is actively shrinking.
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Bring Benazir back to face justice
The arrest of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed in Dubai, UAE on June 12 marks a major breakthrough in the effort to hold him accountable for the
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Promises and pitfalls of the new education budget
The allocation for education in the proposed budget for FY2026-27 reverses the trend of shrinking outlay for the sector in recent years.
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Hormuz reopening is in everyone's interest
Govt must move to build an energy economy less exposed to shocks Energy security, LNG imports, US-Iran agreement
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Entertainment
Sumit’s ‘Master’ set for UK premiere at London Indian Film Festival
The film also stars Azmeri Haque Badhan, Zakia Bari Mamo, Fazlur Rahman Babu, Sharif Siraj, Tasnova Tamanna, Aminur Rahman Mukul, and Mahmud Alam.
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Netflix documentary revisits Ronaldinho’s remarkable life and legacy
The documentary also sheds light on his relationship with Lionel Messi, who was a shy teenager when he first entered Barcelona’s first team in 2004.
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Ferdous Ara to release first contemporary album in 31 years
The idea for a comeback emerged recently while recording a new song titled "Aha Ki Shundor Ghuri". The experience inspired her to begin work on a full-length album of contemporary
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Audience demand prompts new evening show for ‘The University of Chankharpul’
Star Cineplex has revised its schedule, replacing the previous 4:30 pm show with a 7:15 pm screening aimed at after-office viewers. The political satire will now be shown daily at
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Health
Measles, similar symptoms claim 4 more lives
Combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths rises to 656
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Ad-din challenges minister’s bribery claim
Dr Sheikh Mohiuddin, executive director of Ad-din Foundation, has said if the health minister claims the hospital followed him with tens of millions of taka, he must prove it. At
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