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Tarique Rahman to launch pilot 'Family Card' scheme on March 10
Pilot programme will provide Tk 2,500 monthly to women-led households in 14 upazilas
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I neither favoured nor disadvantaged any student organisation: Niaz Ahmed Khan
Following the student–people uprising, professor Niaz Ahmed Khan assumed office as vice-chancellor of Dhaka University on 27 August 2024. In the 18 months since taking charge, what has he accomplished,
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Export-oriented factory looted for refusing to pay extortion
An export-oriented factory was looted as it allegedly refused to pay extortion. There are allegations that the police released a suspect despite detaining him. The attack took place last Tuesday
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Reading ‘Parallels’ through history, politics and literature
If we look at Bangladesh in parallel to Europe during the 1968 uprisings, we find Dhaka itself boiling with mass unrest in 1969.
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Dhaka’s evolving love affair with strawberries
When locally grown strawberries first hit the Dhaka market, still in their trial runs, the fruits were as sour as sour could be. But trust us, Dhaka vendors, we’ve created
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Mob attacks on Star, Prothom Alo scripted
Interim govt, Meta failed to act on long-running online incitement
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Bangladesh
News analysis / A costly trade gamble
Time is the most valuable currency in global trade. Wise governments spend it carefully. On February 9, however, Bangladesh’s interim administration spent it recklessly.
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Reaction / Policing at parks, suspecting the young
Heavy-handed anti-drug drives and arbitrary enforcement risk turning public spaces and young people into targets, raising concerns over civil liberties
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Aviation minister orders improved cleanliness at airports
Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam has stressed maintaining cleanliness at all airports across the country to ensure passenger comfort and safety. She directed the authorities concerned to take
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Family Card to launch on March 10 in 14 upazilas
A meeting on the "Family Card" was held on Tuesday with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in the chair. The meeting was held in the conference room of the Cabinet Division
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“Physicians will go after the people”—this situation does not exist in Bangladesh
A statement by Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain has drawn the attention of many. Some believe his remarks reflect the real picture of the country’s health sector to some
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Allegations entirely false and intended to undermine ICT trials: Tajul
Immediate past chief prosecutor says accusations surfaced after his departure to weaken tribunal’s credibility
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Gazette issued: Which ministries assigned to PM's 10 advisers?
Five advisers granted ministerial rank and five state minister status
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International
Seven killed in India medical plane crash
Seven people were killed when a chartered air ambulance crashed in the eastern Indian state of Jharkhand, officials said Tuesday. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said the Beechcraft
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Viral baby monkey Punch draws huge crowds at Japan zoo
A baby macaque named Punch has become a major attraction at Japan’s Ichikawa City Zoo after winning hearts online with his emotional story and adorable videos. Over 100 visitors gathered
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India and Israel: trade, defence and diplomacy
India maintains strong relations with Gulf nations and Tehran, including developing Iran's Chabahar port -- a trade gateway to Afghanistan
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Army helicopter crashes in central Iran, killing four: state media
The tragedy took place in the city of Khomeynishahr in Isfahan province
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Gold falls from three-week high on profit-booking, firm dollar
Gold prices fell on Tuesday as investors booked profits after bullion rose more than 2% in the previous session, while pressure from a stronger dollar also weighed on the yellow
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Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Khan gets eye treatment
Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan received eye treatment on Tuesday, according to a hospital statement, although a spokesman for the ex-cricket star complained he was not allowed to
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Trump warns of higher tariffs after court blocks levies
US President Donald Trump has warned that countries attempting to back away from recent trade commitments could face steeper tariffs, following a Supreme Court ruling that blocked most of the
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Technology
The ‘Asian tiger’ dream is stalling. It is time Bangladeshi founders look to the Gulf
There is a familiar refrain doing the rounds in Dhaka’s startup circles. “The ecosystem is dead.” “The ship is sinking.” The mood is understandable, but it misdiagnoses the problem. Bangladesh’s
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Infinix launches SMART 20 in Bangladesh
Infinix has officially launched the SMART 20 smartphone in Bangladesh.
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HR app for 'deskless' workers raises $66 million
Humand, the startup behind an AI-powered HR management app aimed at employees without desk jobs, has raised $66 million in a Series A funding round to expand in the United
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OpenClaw goes rogue on Meta exec, deletes emails without permission
In a series of posts on X, Summer Yue, Director of Alignment at Meta Superintelligence Labs, detailed how the OpenClaw tool she had been testing went rogue and began deleting
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Sport
US women's ice hockey team declines to attend Trump address: media
The US women's ice hockey team declined an invitation to Donald Trump's State of the Union address, US media reported, after the president joked he would be "impeached" if he
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Mexico's violence-hit Guadalajara to host World Cup games
The city of Guadalajara erupted with cartel violence this past weekend, alongside other parts of Mexico, after an army raid left a notorious drug lord dead.
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Star Sports deletes controversial 'cupcake' promo after India's crushing defeat
Official T20 World Cup broadcaster Star Sports has quietly deleted a controversial promotional video following India's humiliating 76-run defeat to South Africa in Sunday's Super Eight clash in Ahmedabad. The
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Mourinho's Bernabeu homecoming upended by suspension, racism row
Jose Mourinho has not set foot in the Santiago Bernabeu since leaving Real Madrid in 2013, but his Champions League homecoming with Benfica on Wednesday will be far more complicated
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Australia's Test team to play in South Africa for first time since 'Sandpaper-gate'
Australia's Test team will return to Cape Town for the first time since the 2018 'Sandpaper-gate' ball-tampering scandal when they meet South Africa in the final fixture of a three-match
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Women's T20 World Cup
The full schedule for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 has been confirmed following the conclusion of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifier in Nepal last month --
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Morocco captain Saiss announces international retirement
Veteran Morocco captain Romain Saiss announced on Tuesday his retirement from international football, bringing to a close what he called "the most beautiful chapter of my life".
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আলোচিত
সাবেক এমপিদের জামিন নিয়ে বরিশালে তোলপাড়
মাত্র ৬ দিনের ব্যবধানে বরিশালে আদালত থেকে জামিন পেয়েছেন কার্যক্রম নিষিদ্ধ আওয়ামী লীগের সাবেক দুই এমপি। শুধু এই দুজন নয়, গত এক সপ্তাহে মহানগর ছাত্রলীগের
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বিএনপি নেতার গাড়ি প্রবেশে অসুবিধা, কাটা হলো বেড়িবাঁধের ২০ গাছ
কিশোরগঞ্জের মিঠামইন উপজেলার কামালপুর এলাকায় নদীভাঙন রোধে বেড়িবাঁধে রোপণ করা প্রায় ২০টি মেহগনি গাছ কেটে ফেলার অভিযোগ উঠেছে উপজেলা বিএনপির সভাপতি জাহিদুল আলম জাহাঙ্গীরের বিরুদ্ধে। ব্যক্তিগত গাড়ি চলাচলের পথ সুগম
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জনগণের চাহিদা অনুযায়ী গড়ে তোলা হবে সশস্ত্র বাহিনী: প্রতিরক্ষা উপদেষ্টা
বিগত ১৭ বছরে বিভিন্ন বাহিনীর ক্ষতিগ্রস্ত হওয়া কাঠামো সংস্কার করে দেশের মানুষের আকাঙ্ক্ষা অনুযায়ী সশস্ত্র বাহিনী গড়ে তোলার প্রত্যয় ব্যক্ত করেছেন প্রধানমন্ত্রী তারেক রহমানের প্রতিরক্ষা উপদেষ্টা ব্রিগেডিয়ার জেনারেল (অব.) শামসুল
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বিডিআর বিদ্রোহ তদন্তে নতুন কমিশন হবে : স্বরাষ্ট্রমন্ত্রী
বিডিআর বিদ্রোহের ঘটনা তদন্তে নতুন কমিশন হবে জানিয়ে স্বরাষ্ট্রমন্ত্রী সালাহউদ্দিন আহমদ বলেছেন, এটার জন্য আরেকটা তদন্ত কমিশন গঠন করার কথা বলেছি, আমাদের প্রতিশ্রুতি আছে। আমাদের ইশতেহারের মধ্যেও আছে। আমরা বিডিআরের
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ইনকিলাব জিন্দাবাদ প্রসঙ্গ : আওয়ামী লীগ, বিএনপি, মুসলিম লীগÑ কোনটি বাংলা শব্দ?
দীর্ঘ ১৭ বছর পর বিপুল জনসমর্থন নিয়ে বিএনপি ক্ষমতায় এসেছে। ২০৯টি আসন পেয়ে তারেক রহমানের নেতৃত্বে দলটি সংসদের দুই তৃতীয়াংশ...
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Politics
BNP leaders appointed administrators to 6 city corpns
The government has appointed six leaders of the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party as administrators to six city corporations, including two city corporations in Dhaka.
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First JS session summoned on March 12
President Mohammed Shahabuddin on Monday summoned the first session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad at 11:00am on March 12 in the Parliament House at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in Dhaka.
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Business
Elegance meets comfort: Bata brings new Eid arrivals with unmatched style & value
This Eid, Bata invites everyone to step into the festive spirit with their recently unveiled stunning Eid collection. With over 2,000 styles, all carefully crafted to add elegance and charm
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BB transfers 3 officials for calling governor 'dictator’
Three Bangladesh Bank officials have been booked for holding a press conference calling governor Ahsan H Mansur a “dictator.” They have been asked to respond within the next 10 days.
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Trump threatens countries that would 'play games' with tariffs
The high court struck down Trump's global tariffs last Friday
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Editorial
Aligning growth with clean production
ON A winter morning in Dhaka, the air can feel like a fogged pane of glass — hazy, weighty, almost routine in its discomfort. We have grown used to reading
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Let the Family Card deliver
The proposed Family Card programme has become one of the most talked about policy initiatives of the present government, and for good reason. As reported, prime minister Tarique Rahman is
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Bangladesh’s renewables drive must include women
Women constitute only about 32 percent of the total global workforce in the renewable energy sector, with even lower representation in technical and decision-making positions.
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Ensuring safety must be a priority
It is concerning to see a growing sense of vulnerability taking hold in parts of the capital, as incidents of violent street crime heighten public fears about personal safety in
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Why is there no gas?
Despite assurances from the authorities of an uninterrupted gas supply during the holy month, it is disappointing to see the gas crisis persisting well into the first week of Ramadan.Households
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Entertainment
Jovan and Totini reunite for Eid drama ‘Mon Foring’
Popular on-screen duo Farhan Ahmed Jovan and Tanjim Saiyara Totini are set to return this Eid with a special television drama titled “Mon Foring”.
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Winona Ryder joins ‘Wednesday’ season 3
Winona Ryder is set to appear as a guest star in Season 3 of Netflix’s hit series “Wednesday”, marking a high-profile reunion with Jenna Ortega and director Tim Burton.
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Tom Hanks to play Lincoln in ‘Lincoln in the Bardo’ adaptation
Adapted by author George Saunders from his own Booker Prize-winning novel, the story imagines Lincoln’s grief after the death of his 11-year-old son Willie during the American Civil War.
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Channel i to air six films over Eid holidays
Channel i has announced a special lineup of film premieres for the upcoming Eid, featuring six new movies to be aired over six consecutive days.
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