Headline
Gas supply to normalise by second week of September, hopes Rizvi
Rizvi blames global factors for the crisis, says govt has allocated an additional Tk 40,000 crore to tackle the situation
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The jhum for birds
As forests shrink and natural food sources disappear, a jhum field offers birds a safe source of food
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BSEC to roll out direct listing framework in a month: Chief Masud Khan
The securities regulator is set to finalise the direct listing framework within a month, allowing well-governed private companies, state-owned enterprises and multinational firms to enter the stock market by bypassing
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Stocks surge on BSEC assurances
Stocks opened sharply higher on Tuesday as investors stepped up buying in select shares following assurances from the securities regulator that it would not intervene in the market. Bangladesh Securities
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BPC panel against fuel imports by private sector
Allowing private companies to directly import and market refined petroleum products could lead to revenue losses, artificial shortages, hoarding, price volatility, substandard fuel and risks to national energy security, said
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More capability, less autonomy? Bangladesh’s emerging security dilemma
As Bangladesh strengthens its military capabilities and security partnerships, it risks narrowing the strategic autonomy it seeks to protect.
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Bangladesh
National pay scale: Hurrah for government employees
The government yesterday approved the largest pay hike for civil service since independence, doubling the basic salary of top officials and raising the lowest pay by a record 142 percent.
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Big borrowers to get up to 15yrs to repay loans
Borrowers whose outstanding loan balance is Tk 1,000 crore or more will now be able to repay their loans over 15 years, including a two-year grace period, instead of 10
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Fishermen ‘fear’ venturing into the Sundarbans
After a consecutive three-month ban, fishermen and tourists will be allowed to enter the Sundarbans again from 1 September. The lifting of the ban has brought a new rush of
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Dhaka’s Gendaria: ‘Suddenly, 20–25 people arrived and began firing indiscriminately’
In Dhaka’s Gendaria, 20-25 armed men fired indiscriminately Sunday night, injuring three people and vandalizing a BNP activist’s office. The attack followed locals detaining three alleged drug sellers and handing
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Three Bangladesh Air Force personnel killed at Shahjalal Airport crash
At least three Bangladesh Air Force personnel died as a military pickup lost control and fell from the second floor while on security duty inside the third terminal of Shahjalal
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Community centres that barely serve communities
In 2006, the then undivided Dhaka City Corporation established a community centre in Segunbagicha, one of the capital’s most densely populated neighbourhoods.
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Tarique pays tribute to Zia, Khaleda on BNP’s founding anniversary
BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday paid homage to party founder Ziaur Rahman and its former chairperson Khaleda Zia by placing a wreath at their graves marking
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International
Nepal, China floods: Death toll crosses 1,000
At least 987 people killed in Nepal, while 16 deaths confirmed in Tibet
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US irks G20 ministers by bringing back Russia
The United States' move to welcome Russia back to a meeting of G20 countries on Monday while denying some journalists access to the gathering dismayed some finance leaders present, deflecting
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Hundreds feared stuck in hydropower tunnels as flood deaths surpass 950 in Nepal and Tibet
Rescuers raced Monday to free hundreds of workers believed to be trapped in tunnels at hydropower sites that were buried in mud by catastrophic flooding on the Nepal-China border, as
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Nepal disaster: Death toll surpasses 900, missing near 4,500
Rescuers struggled on Monday through mud and debris for a sixth day, as the number of missing people soared to nearly 4,500 since tsunami-like glacial floods roared down from the
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Two dead after stabbing in New York's Times Square
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the deaths in a press conference, saying that the second victim was in stable condition in a hospital
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Trump vows to hit Iran 'hard' after first exchange of fire in weeks
After six months of war, the foes remain at an impasse, with Iran keeping the strategic Strait of Hormuz closed and the US persisting with a counter-blockade of Iranian ports
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Last-minute flood warning saved over 900 Nepal students, school head says
Accountant's warning gives school about 14 minutes to evacuate
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Technology
Is learning programming still worth it when AI can write code?
Learning programming remains essential in the AI era, shifting focus from syntax to system design, core logic, and AI-assisted software development.
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Bangladesh may face 27Tbps bandwidth shortfall by 2028, say experts
Bangladesh risks becoming increasingly dependent on India for international internet bandwidth unless proposed private submarine cable projects begin operations soon, industry stakeholders warned on Monday. According to them, the country's
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How will Meta check young users' ages?
Meta has agreed to improve how it verifies the age of users of its platforms such as Facebook and Instagram as part of an $18 billion legal settlement with US
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Honda and Nissan to jointly develop standardised vehicle software
Honda and Nissan agreed to jointly develop standardised ECUs and software for software-defined vehicles, targeting rollout from fiscal year 2029.
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Looks like Twitter is back
A startup involving a former Twitter trademark lawyer has launched a new social network under the Twitter name, setting up an unusual challenge to Elon Musk’s X over ownership of
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Chinese ridesharing giant Didi plans over $200m investment in Argentina
Chinese ride-hailing company Didi Global plans to invest more than $200 million in Argentina in 2026 as it expands into smaller cities and develops new safety technology.
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Sony Music and Warner Chappell sue Anthropic over alleged copyright infringement
Sony Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, and other publishers have filed a lawsuit against Anthropic, accusing the artificial intelligence company of unlawfully obtaining and using copyrighted material to develop its
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Sport
What to watch on TV today (1 Sep, 2026)
Get a complete lowdown of live sporting action on TV from around the world.
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Tributes to 'eternal' Messi on Argentina retirement
Messi's announcement left fans and team-mates alike feeling bereft.
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Arteta hails Arsenal's "finishers" after Saka kills off Villa
Mikel Arteta said Arsenal's ability to kill off their Premier League rivals will be key to their title defence after Bukayo Saka sealed a 1-0 win against Aston Villa on
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Emotional Wawrinka falls to Berrettini in last Grand Slam
Wawrinka is a three-time Grand Slam champion who will retire after 2026
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Australia axe Labuschagne for Zimbabwe, South Africa ODI series
The experienced batsman, a key pillar of their World Cup-winning side in 2023, paid the price for poor recent form with his future as a Test player also on the
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‘A totally sane person can’t be a fast bowler’
The Bangladesh fast-bowling coach talks about the team’s mindset and preparation, the development of its pace attack, the role of local coaches
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আলোচিত
রাশেদ খাঁনকে ২০১৯ সালের ডাকসুর জিএস ঘোষণা
২০১৯ সালের ডাকসু নির্বাচনে জিএস পদে কার্যক্রম নিষিদ্ধ ছাত্রলীগের গোলাম রাব্বানী ১০ হাজার ৪৮৪ ভোট পেয়েছিলেন। আর মো. রাশেদ খাঁন পেয়েছিলেন ৬ হাজার ৬৩ ভোট।
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ফিলিস্তিনিদের ওপর ইসরায়েলিদের হামলার নিন্দা জানালেন নেতানিয়াহু
পশ্চিম তীরে ফিলিস্তিনি বাসিন্দাদের ওপর ইসরায়েলি বসতি স্থাপনকারীদের (সেটলার) হামলার নিন্দা জানিয়েছেন ইসরায়েলের প্রধানমন্ত্রী বেঞ্জামিন নেতানিয়াহু। পরে ইসরায়েলি সেটলারদের ওই স্থান থেকে সরিয়ে দেয় প্রতিরক্ষা বাহিনী (আইডিএফ)।নেতানিয়াহু এ ঘটনায় নিন্দা
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সেউতায় অভিবাসী ঢলের ঘটনায় মরক্কো কর্তৃপক্ষের দায় নেই : স্পেনের প্রধানমন্ত্রী
এক মাস আগে স্পেনের নিয়ন্ত্রিত সেউতা ভূখণ্ডে হঠাৎ করে বিপুলসংখ্যক অভিবাসী প্রবেশের ঘটনায় মরক্কোর কর্তৃপক্ষের কোনো দায় নেই বলে জানিয়েছেন স্পেনের প্রধানমন্ত্রী পেদ্রো সানচেজ।
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মেক্সিকোতে থানার সামনে গাড়িবোমা বিস্ফোরণ, আহত ৬
মেক্সিকোতে রোববার (৩০ আগস্ট) রাতে থানার সামনে একটি গাড়িবোমা বিস্ফোরণে ছয়জন আহত হয়েছেন বলে জানিয়েছে কর্তৃপক্ষ।
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Politics
Tarique pays tribute to Zia, Khaleda on BNP’s founding anniversary
The prime minister places wreaths at graves of party founder Ziaur Rahman and former chairperson Khaleda Zia
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BNP struggling to restore order within
More than six months after sweeping to power with a commanding majority following 17 years on the sidelines, the BNP is still struggling to get its house in order.
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Don’t deepen public distrust by obstructing long march, opposition tells govt
Govt has failed to ease public suffering and address doubts over implementation of July Charter, says Jamaat
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JCD expels 2 leaders over gold robbery near Dhaka airport
The expelled leaders are Airport thana JCD President Md Ripon Hossain and General Secretary Al-Amin Hossain Shanto
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BNP wants to repay people’s love through accountable governance: Tarique
Tarique pays tribute to Zia, Khaleda and BNP activists who sacrificed for democracy
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PM greets BNP leaders, activists on the party’s 48th founding anniversary
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has greeted leaders, activists, supporters and well-wishers of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the countrymen on the occasion of the party’s 48th founding anniversary to be
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Business
Oil rises over 3% to $91.25
Oil prices rose more than 3.5 percent on Monday after the US attacked an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran said it had retaliated, as their conflict
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US firm to take over some Venezuela oilfields previously run by Chinese, Russian firms, officials say
US oil company North American Blue Energy Partners (NABEP) will take over some oilfields previously controlled by several Chinese companies and a Russian firm, two US officials told Reuters on
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17 Bangladeshi companies showcase textile and apparel expertise at Texworld Paris 2026
Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris, one of Europe’s premier trade fairs for the textile and garment industries, kicked off on Monday at Paris Le Bourget, bringing together manufacturers, suppliers and international
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Editorial
Diary of a lawmaker: Laws for rights and the unmaking of them
There are moments in a parliamentary career that one anticipates: the first speech, the first bill, the first vote. And then there are moments no one prepares you for.
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Weighing the Mecca defence pact
In the past weeks, intensive debate has ensued on whether Bangladesh should or should not join the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement (MJDA), a tripartite defence treaty between Saudi Arabia, Türkiye
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What’s the point of having loud ‘silent’ zones?
It is unacceptable that all nine designated silent zones in Dhaka remain plagued by relentless honking despite the introduction of stricter noise pollution rules last year.
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Tarique Rahman’s India visit and the end of automatic deference
When a decision over whether to accept an invitation from New Delhi becomes a statement in itself, it signals that Bangladesh-India relations have indeed entered a new phase.
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Two rights bills deserve more than a rushed stamp of approval
Govt must review and fix loopholes in NHRC and enforced disappearance bills
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Entertainment
I hope Venice opens new doors for us: Sunerah
“I want to continue being part of films, but only if they are meaningful. I’m receiving scripts, but I’ll only commit to a project when I genuinely connect with it.”
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Sariful Razz, Sabila Nur reunite for new film
Sariful Razz and Sabila Nur are set to reunite on the big screen for a new film after their pairing in “Bonolota Express” drew attention from audiences.
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Bidhan Rebeiro to attend Venice and Budapest film festivals as film critic
Rebeiro said he is particularly excited about this year’s festival because of the selection of “The Difficult Bride”. He also noted that 2026 marks 100 years since Rabindranath Tagore’s visit
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Faruque Ahmed’s fifth book ‘Muchhe Jaowa Dinguli’ releases
Popular actor Faruque Ahmed is set to return to the literary scene with his fifth book, “Muchhe Jaowa Dinguli”, a memoir drawing largely from real-life experiences.
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Health
Dengue situation worsens in Pirojpur
Dengue situation has worsened across all seven upazilas of Pirojpur, with patients being admitted daily to hospitals and upazila health complexes. Twenty new cases were reported in the district between
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Measles outbreak ‘out of control’ as dengue cases surge in Bangladesh
Bangladesh is facing a growing health crisis as measles cases and deaths remain high while dengue hospitalisations surge, putting additional pressure on hospitals already struggling with a heavy patient load.
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Life style
How you can age faster despite getting 8 hrs of sleep
A healthy adult requires seven to nine hours of sleep each day. You may well be getting seven to nine hours of sleep in total, across day and night, yet
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How to style corsets with sarees for every occasion
From sixteenth-century nobility to modern fusion fashion, corsets have evolved from rigid, whalebone status symbols into versatile wardrobe staples, seamlessly blending with traditional sarees and lehengas to create bold, unforgettable
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