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Father turns son in after Thakurgaon security guard killing
Police say Jewel Rana allegedly killed Abdur Rahman during a dispute over Tk 23,000 in unpaid dues
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2 young men found dead on railway tracks in Gopalganj
Police say they are believed to have been run over by the Ruposhi Bangla Express
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Five arrested over Pallabi shooting linked to Tk 1.5 million drug money dispute
Five people including a notorious drug trader have been arrested in connection with a shooting incident in the capital’s Pallabi area over the sharing of Tk 1.5 million (15 lakh)
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Unlocking the demographic dividend, accelerating sustainable development
On International Youth Day, we celebrate the creativity, dynamism and leadership of young people everywhere. This year’s theme – “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations” – reflects a simple truth: that despite
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Explosion near Barishal court gate briefly disrupts proceedings
A suspected crude bomb blast near the court gate triggered panic among litigants and general public
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Prosecution seeks maximum punishment for Obaidul Quader, 6 others over July Uprising atrocities
Prosecution concludes six days of arguments at ICT-2, saying all four crimes against humanity charges were proved
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Powerful bomb in pressure cooker defused in Savar, blast shakes neighbourhood
DMP Bomb Disposal Unit neutralised the device after police evacuated and cordoned off the area
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Bangladesh
Documentation gap keeps marginalised Bangladeshis from healthcare, education, safety nets: Speakers
At SDG conference, they call for accessible transport, skills support and more jobs
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Students keep saving despite rising education costs
Despite persistent inflation and rising education costs, students are steadily building their savings, with deposits under school banking schemes increasing every month since February. Deposits in school banking accounts rose
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Low forms in Bay of Bengal, seaports asked to hoist cautionary signal No 3
A low-pressure area has formed in the north Bay of Bengal and the adjacent West Bengal-Bangladesh coast, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). The BMD asked the country's four
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Bomb-like object found in pressure cooker in Savar
Several hours after improvised explosives and bomb-making materials were recovered from Dhaka’s Savar, similar materials have been recovered in Bongaon Union, reports bdnews24.com. The bomb-making materials were recovered from inside
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Govt to produce BLRI-developed bird flu, goatpox vaccines
The government will facilitate the commercial production and distribution of two vaccines developed by the Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute (BLRI) to help control avian influenza and goatpox among poultry and
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International
India says border peace critical to ties with China amid reports of military tensions
India's foreign ministry said peace along its disputed border with China is critical to ties between the Asian neighbours, amid reports of renewed military tensions between the two countries' troops
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Putin says Russia will respond in kind if EU nations seize Russian vessels
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia will respond in kind if European countries seize Russian merchant vessels, the TASS state news agency reported. The comments come as
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US helicopter fired on ship that tried to break Iran ports blockade
A US helicopter fired missiles on Tuesday into the engine room of a Panama-flagged cargo ship that attempted to break the American blockade of Iran's ports, the United States military
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Pakistan interior minister in Iran to discuss regional security
Pakistan's interior minister is visiting Iran to discuss regional security, stability and other developments, the foreign office said on Wednesday.
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Toyota ex-chief Okuda, pioneer of the Prius, dead at 93
Okuda took the reins of the struggling firm in 1995 as the first person from outside the founding family in decades, and pushed innovative products such as the RAV4 and
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2.4 million Afghan girls shut out of secondary school 5 years after Taliban takeover: UN
An estimated 2.4 million Afghan girls remain excluded from secondary education five years after the Taliban took over the country, a U.N. agency said Tuesday, renewing a call for
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Zhu Rongji, Chinese premier who cajoled the economy into the modern era, dies at 97
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, who died on Wednesday aged 97, was never one to mince his words. When the four-volume selection of his speeches came out in 2011, it
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Technology
South Korea targets Moon landing by 2030
South Korea has unveiled an ambitious technology strategy centred on seven projects ranging from nuclear energy and quantum computing to space and biotechnology, as the country seeks to secure new
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Anthropic to watermark Claude-generated text
Anthropic has committed to embedding machine-readable marks in all content generated by its Claude models, the company said on Tuesday, as it became a signatory to the EU AI Act’s
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Gemini app surpasses 1 billion monthly active users, Google says
Google’s Gemini app now has more than 1 billion monthly active users, CEO Sundar Pichai announced on Monday, making it the fastest-growing product in the company’s history and the 14th
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Realme launches C100x in Bangladesh
Realme has launched its C100x smartphone in Bangladesh.
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Spotify to exclude AI artists from algorithms in September
Spotify is set to introduce a new system in September that will identify artist profiles whose public identities appear to have been created using generative artificial intelligence (AI), while excluding
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Trust, technology and the next phase of Bangladesh’s digital payments
As Bangladesh moves beyond the early stages of digital payment adoption, the next challenge is to build a trusted, interoperable and intelligent ecosystem that connects consumers, businesses and the wider
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Sport
Shanto backs ‘no-longer-the-same’ Bangladesh to make 23-year return count
Shanto also made clear that Bangladesh’s focus was on competing throughout the Test rather than worrying about how long it might last.
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Oscar-winning actor Brad Pitt offers to ‘show Neymar how to sell the scene’
The comments come at an interesting moment in Neymar’s career, with the Brazil forward having recently brought his international future into focus.
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Najmul wants Bangladesh to play well all 5 days in Australia
An Australian journalist initially asked out of curiosity, ‘Will Litton Das play?’ In response, Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain sounded relieved, saying, “Yes, he is now 100 per cent fit.” Although
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Bangladesh practice ahead of Aussie Test
After 23 years, Bangladesh will take the field for a Test match on Australian soil tomorrow. Ahead of the contest, here’s a look at the team’s training session and the
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'The club is Bangladesh': New hockey coach Gerhard’s selection mantra
The veteran coach has prioritised match practice over extensive tactical and technical sessions, with an 18-20-member squad set to leave for Germany on August 12 for a month-long tour.
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Afghanistan to ‘host’ India for three September T20Is in Delhi
Afghanistan have long used India and the United Arab Emirates as home venues because of the country's political and security challenges.
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Litton ‘100 percent fit’ ahead of Darwin Test
Experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Litton had been sidelined since June with a left calf injury and was initially ruled out of the opening Test of the two-match series.
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ফ্যামিলি কার্ডের তথ্য সংগ্রহকারী ও সুপারভাইজার পদে নিয়োগে অনিয়মের অভিযোগে গাইবান্ধার সুন্দরগঞ্জে ইউএনও এবং সমাজসেবা অফিসে তালা দিয়েছেন বিক্ষুব্ধ চাকরিপ্রার্থীরা। তাদের মধ্যে বিএনপি নেতাকর্মীরাও ছিলেন।
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সালমান শাহর মৃত্যুরহস্যের জট এবার কি সত্যিই খুলবে?
১৯৯৬ সালের ৬ সেপ্টেম্বর। ঢাকাই সিনেমার আকাশ থেকে ঝরে গেলে এক উজ্জ্বল নক্ষত্র। মাত্র ২৪ বছর বয়সে চলে গেলেন জনপ্রিয় নায়ক সালমান শাহ। রাজধানীর নিউ
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Business
BB considers Tk 1,000cr collateral-free loans for young entrepreneurs
The proposed scheme could initially provide Tk 500 crore in loans to around 5,000 entrepreneurs
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HC okays merger of Walton Digi-Tech with Walton Hi-Tech
The court passed the judgement on July 29, and Walton received the judgement on August 11
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Govt moves to tighten grip on commodity markets
The government has stepped up efforts to curb abnormal price rises in essential commodities, directing district commissioners (DCs) to take legal action against traders involved in artificial shortages, illegal hoarding,
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Editorial
What the UGC research funding debate is missing
The UGC has decided to centralise research grants that were previously allocated directly to public universities, arguing that a single funding mechanism will reduce duplication, improve accountability, and focus on
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Woman behind the handlebars: Finding a place on Dhaka’s roads
Ranu Begum (not her real name, she does not want be named) kept her eyes on the road and answered plainly, “Two years.” She hesitated for a moment, looked back
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Indoor air pollution: The invisible killer at home
When air pollution is discussed in Bangladesh, attention usually turns to black smoke from vehicles, brick kilns, factories, construction dust and traffic congestion. Every winter, Dhaka repeatedly ranks among the
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Revive the population council urgently
The fact that a vital institution like the National Population Council (NPC) has been inactive for 16 years is shocking and frustrating.
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Give young workers a seat at the decision-making table
A young trade union leader stood up and, after a brief pause, she shared a powerful reflection: “We are often invited to participate, but not to decide. I am told
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Entertainment
'I miss my son terribly': Apu Biswas on shooting ‘Shikar’ in Nepal
Despite enjoying the shoot, she misses one person dearly. "I'm in Nepal, but the person I miss the most is my son, Joy. I miss him terribly."
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‘Mastul’ draws overflowing crowd at Shilpakala film festival
Mohammad Nuruzzaman’s “Mastul” drew a packed house at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) on Monday (August 10), as part of the three-day film festival “Ekal Sekal”, with some audience members sitting
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Life style
The daily risks facing cyclists and why our roads must adapt
You think about cycling in Dhaka. Fear usually comes first if you can picture the absolute chaos on the busy roads. Especially when watching massive buses rushing past without any
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Tips for newlyweds wanting to furnish their dream homes
Living a standard life these days has become a luxury. Renting a standard house, paying bills, purchasing essential items, and, last but not least, purchasing furniture is a big deal
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Surviving the gas scarcity: How to adapt, cook, and cope amid the crisis
The current gas shortage problem is making the everyday lives of people in Dhaka a tough struggle. Residents of Mohammadpur, Mirpur, Shyamoli, Rampura, Kolabagan, and Jatrabari, as well as many
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