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Bengal Foundation screened films of Molla Sagar
Bengal Foundation organised a special screening of independent filmmaker Molla Sagar’s four films at Bengal Shilpalay, Dhanmondi in Dhaka on Saturday.
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JUCSU holds anti-authoritarian theatre evening
The Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union held a theatre evening highlighting anti-imperialism and anti-fascism at the Selim Al Deen Muktamancha on February 6.
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NASA confirms first ISS flight since medical evacuation
Four astronauts will blast off to re-staff the International Space Station next week, NASA said Friday, after an emergency medical evacuation of the previous crew...
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‘Sabotage’ hits Italy trains on Olympic weekend
Italian transport minister Matteo Salvini expressed concern Saturday at ‘serious incidents of sabotage’ that delayed trains in central Italy, suggesting they could be linked the opening of the Winter Olympics...
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Venezuela vows all political prisoners’ release by Feb 13
Venezuela’s head of parliament on Friday promised the speedy release of remaining political prisoners during a meeting with their relatives in which he promised to correct the government’s ‘mistakes.’...
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Bangladesh
Rajshahi-6: BNP seeks to reclaim, Jamaat aims to capture
The Rajshahi-6 constituency, comprising Charghat and Bagha upazilas, has become a focal point of the 13th National Parliamentary Election. With 304,275 registered voters—151,687 female and 152,588 male—the contest is drawing
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Nahid appeals to SC to cancel BNP’s Quayum’s candidacy
Nahid Islam, Convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has filed an application with the Appellate Division challenging a High Court order that dismissed a writ petition seeking the cancellation
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'Voting at night': Your votes have already been cast—go home
The dictionary only has the word "vote," but if desired, another word could be added: ''nighttime vote''. This has become one of the most discussed terms in the country's politics
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16 firearms recovered in Dhaka in 2 days
The Bangladesh Army-led joint forces recovered 16 firearms from the capital’s Mohammadampur, Badda and Jatrabari areas on Friday and Saturday.
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Voters can find polling station information in four ways
Bangladesh Election Commission (EC) has introduced four simple methods for voters to obtain their voter number and polling station information to facilitate voting in the February 12 national elections and
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Mother, child killed under train in Tongi
A mother and son have died after being run over by a train in Gazipur’s Tongi. Citing family members, Tongi Railway Police Outpost chief Sub-Inspector (SI) Rahima Akhter said a
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International
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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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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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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Trump signs order preparing for tariffs on Iran's trade partners
US President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order threatening tariffs on Iran's trade partners, after he pledged a further round of talks with Tehran next week.
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Technology
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
Shepherd takes hattrick as West Indies beat Scotland
Pace bowler Romario Shepherd took the first hat-trick of the 2026 T20 World Cup on Saturday to help the West Indies blow away Scotland's tail and win by 35 runs
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Faheem blitz sees Pakistan avoid Netherlands shock at T20 World Cup opener
Faheem Ashraf smashed an unbeaten 29 off 11 balls as Pakistan scrambled past the Netherlands by three wickets to avoid a massive shock in the curtain-raiser of the T20 World
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Sohan blitz powers Durbar to victory in Odommo T20
Nurul Hasan Sohan smashed a brilliant 44 ball-76 to lead Durbar XI to a thrilling two-wicket win over Dhumketu XI in the Odommo Bangladesh T20 Cup at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket
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When politics and security kept teams away from ICC events
International cricket tournaments have often been disrupted by political tensions and security fears, leading teams to refuse travel to host nations. From 1996 ICC World Cup to 2026 ICC T20
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T20 World Cup facts: From Shakib’s wickets to Gayle’s sixes
The 10th edition of the T20 World Cup begins today in India and Sri Lanka. Ahead of the marquee T20 event, here we look at some interesting facts:
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The price of belling the cat
Politics has always been an inseparable part of cricket. It has been so since the days of the Imperial Cricket Council – the previous name of the International Cricket Council
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In numbers: T20 World Cup 2026 teams at a glance
The 10th edition of the T20 World Cup begins today in Sri Lanka and India. Although the tournament build-up has been dominated by chaotic off-field developments -- with Bangladesh being
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আলোচিত
জামায়াতের জনসভায় এবি পার্টি নেতার ‘জয় বাংলা’ স্লোগান
পটুয়াখালী-২ (বাউফল) আসনে জামায়াতে ইসলামীর ১১-দলীয় জোটের প্রার্থী ডা. শফিকুল ইসলাম মাসুদের নির্বাচনি জনসভায় এবি পার্টি নেতা অ্যাডভোকেট রুহুল আমিনের ‘জয় বাংলা’ স্লোগান ঘিরে ব্যাপক আলোচনা-সমালোচনার সৃষ্টি হয়েছে। ওই আসনে
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ক্ষমা চাইবেন না ট্রাম্প
মার্কিন সাবেক প্রেসিডেন্ট বারাক ওবামা ও ফার্স্ট লেডি মিশেল ওবামাকে বানরের সঙ্গে তুলনা করে যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের বর্তমান প্রেসিডেন্ট ডোনাল্ড ট্রাম্পের মালিকাধীন সামাজিক যোগাযোগমাধ্যম ট্রুথ সোশ্যালে একটি ভিডিও প্রকাশ করা হয়েছিল। ভিডিওটি
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Politics
BNP ELECTION MANIFESTO: Social safety, growth, reform key targets
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Friday unveiled its election manifesto for the 13th Jatiya Sangsad polls, outlining nine key pledges focused on economic growth, social protection, and institutional reform.
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NCP will run govt blending Jamaat, NCP manifestos if elected: Nahid
National Citizen Party convener Nahid Islam said on Friday that a future government formed by the 11-party alliance would be run by blending the manifestos of the NCP and Jamaat-e-Islami,
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26 injured in electoral violence
Violence has continued to occur during electioneering for the February 12 Jatiya Sangsad polls, with at least 26 people injured in Kushtia, Bhola, Teknaf and Rajshahi between Thursday and Friday.
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Banchharampur to be developed as economic hub: Saki
Bangladesh Nationalist Party-backed alliance candidate and chief coordinator of Ganosamhati Andolan Zonayed Saki on Friday said that Banchharampur upazila under the Brahmanbaria-6 constituency would be developed into a self-reliant and
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IAB ensured minority safety after Aug 5 unrest: Rezaul
Amir of the Islami Andolan Bangladesh and Charmonai Pir Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim on Friday said that his party ensured the safety of minority communities across the country following the
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Business
CPD: 77% voters still believe infrastructure equals to development
Nearly three-quarters of the country's voters believe that development can only be ensured if roads, bridges and culverts are built and employment is created. In other words, voters' views on
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Germany claws back 59m euros from Amazon over price controls
Germany’s competition watchdog ordered Amazon on Thursday to stop implementing price controls for retailers on its marketplace and told the US tech giant to return 59 million euros ($70 million)
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Panama hits back after China warns of ‘heavy price’ in ports row
Panama’s president Jose Raul Mulino on Wednesday rejected China’s threat to make the Central American country pay a ‘heavy price’ after a Hong Kong company was evicted from two ports
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Editorial
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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Ctg port deal: Haste makes waste
The temporary break in the Chattogram port strike that came after six full days of disruption did little to ease tensions. Port workers have flat-out warned that operations may be
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Keeping market stable in Ramadan
The holy month of Ramadan will begin in less than two weeks. It is a time when people are expected not only to deepen their spiritual devotion but also to
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Leopard doesn’t change its spots, it gets new name
FOR more than two decades, three letters have functioned as a shorthand for state-sponsored dread in the Bangladeshi psyche: RAB. The Rapid Action Battalion, birthed under the promise of restoring
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Entertainment
‘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
Nat’l telehealth helpline 16263 faces shutdown amid funding crisis
Bangladesh's flagship public telehealth service, Shastho Batayan 16263, which has served as a critical healthcare lifeline for millions, is facing an uncertain future due to prolonged funding delays and administrative
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WHO says one person dead from Nipah virus in Bangladesh
The World Health Organization said on Friday that a woman had died in northern Bangladesh in January after contracting the deadly Nipah virus infection. The case in Bangladesh, where Nipah
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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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