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Money changers’ licence renewal fee doubled
Bangladesh Bank has doubled the annual licence renewal fee for money changers, raising it to Tk 10,000 from Tk 5,000.
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Greenland govt won’t accept US takeover of island
Greenland’s government on Monday said it could not accept a US takeover of the Arctic island under ‘any circumstance’, while stressing it would work to develop the island’s defence under
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Venezuela releases 116 political prisoners
Venezuela said Monday that 116 political prisoners have been released since the government announced last week it would begin freeing those jailed under president Nicolas Maduro, who was seized by
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Why the fate of Venezuela matters to us all
Earlier last week, the Trump administration carried out a military assault on Venezuela, abducting President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, and taking them to New York.
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A new chief justice at a crucial crossroads
When the new chief justice (CJ) took oath on December 28, 2025, he did so at a moment of acute constitutional importance.
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Gender balance at work depends on women’s power in politics
Across the world, women are underrepresented. Globally, fewer than one in four parliamentarians are women.
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Bangladesh
Fire breaks out at Matarbari power plant in Cox’s Bazar
A fire broke out at a crab storage yard at the Matarbari coal-fired power plant in Maheshkhali upazila of Cox’s Bazar. The fire started at around 9:15pm on Monday January
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Teacher shortage disrupts academic activities at Bandarban Nursing College
The academic activities at Bandarban Nursing College are being disrupted due to an acute shortage of teachers and staff, nearly six years after the institution was established. The college was
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End to politicisation of police, forces urged for nat’l security
Academics, lawyers and politicians at a dialogue on Monday said that the security forces and the police must be kept out of politics to ensure national security and democracy in
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Three on 7-day remand in Musabbir murder case
A Dhaka metropolitan magistrate court on Monday remanded three accused in police custody for seven days for interrogation in connection with the murder case of Azizur Rahman Musabbir, a leader
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Safety net, health, edn, transport sectors face major cuts
The National Economic Council at a meeting on Monday revised down the size of the current annual development programme to Tk 2,00,000 crore from Tk 2,30,000 crore, with the social
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Reforms largely fail: TIB
The Transparency International Bangladesh on Monday said that reforms initiated by the interim government after the ouster of the Awami League regime had largely failed to ensure institutional independence and
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Past 3 polls cause forced death of democracy: probe
An investigation committee appointed by the interim government concluded that Bangladesh’s past three Jatiya Sangsad elections in 2014, 2018, and 2024 were not isolated events but parts of a single
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International
Myanmar border tensions on as fisherman loses leg in mine blast
Tensions along Bangladesh-Myanmar border continued on Monday as a Bangladeshi fisherman lost his leg in a landmine explosion along border in Whykong under Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar district in
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US ambassador-designate Brent T Christensen arrives in Dhaka
United States ambassador-designate to Bangladesh Brent T Christensen along with his wife, Deanne Dao, arrived in Dhaka on Monday.
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British-Bangladeshi among four killed in Manchester road accident
Three teenagers, including a British-Bangladeshi, and an elderly taxi driver were killed in a road accident in Bolton, Manchester, in the United Kingdom. The collision occurred on Wigan Road in
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Trump says US military studying 'very strong options' for Iran
US President Donald Trump said Sunday he was considering potential military action against Iran, amid mounting reports of deadly crackdowns against the country's mass anti-government protests.
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Technology
Indian rocket launch loses control after lift-off in fresh blow to ISRO
An Indian rocket carrying 16 loads of equipment and experiments including an earth surveillance satellite went off track after liftoff on Monday in a fresh setback to the workhorse launch
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'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' wins Game of the Year
The Game Awards 2025 has recently concluded, with the role-playing game 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' winning the top prize of Game of the Year. The game has also set a
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Is the iPhone 17 worth buying?
Every September, Apple asks us to upgrade. And every September, we wonder whether the shiny new iPhone is worth stretching our wallets again, or if last year’s model is still
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Freelancers to get free ID cards from govt
By registering on this government-managed platform, freelancers across the country will be able to obtain ID cards free of cost.
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Sport
Sports adviser cited internal BCB–ICC security communication: BCB clarifies
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Tuesday clarified remarks made by sports adviser Asif Nazrul, stating that the communication referenced by the adviser was an internal exchange between the BCB
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ICC flags Mustafiz as security risk; Asif Nazrul calls decision ‘absurd’
Bangladesh’s participation in the T20 World Cup hit fresh controversy on Monday after Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul said the International Cricket Council (ICC) had formally flagged pacer Mustafizur
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Bangladesh face no exceptional threat for T20 WC participation in India, says ICC review
The Bangladesh team are not subject to any unusual or serious security risks while playing in India for the 2026 T20 World Cup, according to an ICC assessment shared with
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Sports Adviser: ICC flags Mustafizur’s inclusion in Bangladesh T20 WC squad as security risk
Bangladesh Sports Adviser Asif Nazrul on Sunday said it would be impossible for the Bangladesh cricket team to travel to India for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, citing
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McTominay hits brace as Napoli stay close to leaders Inter
Scott McTominay kept Napoli in touch with Serie A leaders Inter Milan with a brace in Sunday's entertaining 2-2 draw at the San Siro, after AC Milan were held to
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ICC may offer Bangladesh southern India venues instead
The International Cricket Council (ICC) is poised to formally respond to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) between Monday and Tuesday regarding the ongoing World Cup venue standoff
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Avik and co secure podium at 6H Abu Dhabi endurance race
Bangladesh’s Avik Anwar and his team marked a milestone in their racing career by securing a podium finish at the 6 Hours of Abu Dhabi Endurance Race, held at the
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আলোচিত
দলের পদ গেলেও এলাকার মানুষ আমাকে ছেড়ে যায় নাই: রুমিন ফারহানা
আজ সোমবার বিকেলে ব্রাহ্মণবাড়িয়ার সরাইল উপজেলার পানিশ্বর ইউনিয়নের শাখাইতি গ্রামে এক উঠান বৈঠকে বক্তব্য দেন ব্রাহ্মণবাড়িয়া-২ আসনের স্বতন্ত্র প্রার্থী রুমিন ফারহানা।
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প্রার্থিতা চূড়ান্ত হলে ‘হ্যাঁ’ ভোটের পক্ষে জোরেশোরে মাঠে নামবে দলগুলো
একটি প্রক্রিয়ার মধ্য দিয়ে জুলাই সনদ প্রণয়ন হয়েছে। তার ভিত্তিতেই একটি গণভোট হবে। এটা আমাদের দায়িত্ব জনগণকে জানানো ও বোঝানো। শুধু রাজনৈতিক দলগুলোর ওপর নির্ভর করলে তো হবে না, এটা
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গণভোটে ‘হ্যাঁ’ ভোট দেওয়ার আহ্বান জানিয়ে ফটোকার্ড প্রকাশ
গণভোটে ‘হ্যাঁ’ ভোট দেওয়ার আহ্বান জানিয়ে একটি ফটোকার্ড প্রকাশ করেছে প্রধান উপদেষ্টার প্রেস উইং।
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স্ত্রীর অনুমতি ছাড়া কি আসলেই দ্বিতীয় বিয়ে করা যাবে? - BBC News বাংলা
২০২২ সালের জানুয়ারিতে দ্বিতীয় বিয়ের অনুমতির বিষয়টিকে আরবিট্রেশন কাউন্সিলের ওপর দেওয়াকে চ্যালেঞ্জ করে একটি রিট মামলা করেছিলেন একজন আইনজীবী। তিনি স্বামীর দ্বিতীয় বিয়ের ক্ষেত্রে স্ত্রীর অনুমতির আবেদন করেছিলেন। রিটটি খারিজ
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Business
Canada hopes to boost trade, agri ties as PM heads to China
Canadian prime minister Mark Carney will head to Beijing today to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, hoping for closer ties as he looks to reduce his country’s dependence on
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BB announces cash incentives for 43 export products
Bangladesh Bank has announced cash incentives and export subsidies for 43 categories of products to boost exports in the current fiscal year.
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Net FDI surge signals investor confidence
Bangladesh recorded a robust rise in net foreign direct investment (FDI) during July-September 2025, reflecting improved investor confidence amid global uncertainties. According to the latest figures released by Bangladesh Bank,
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Editorial
Politics: Misuse of religious language in electoral branding
Those of us born after 1975 grew up, once we became politically aware, with certain realities deeply ingrained in our minds. As children, we did not understand why Jamaat-e-Islami treated
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Making agriculture pay
IN THE low-lying delta where the Padma, Meghna and Jamuna weave life into fertile plains, Bangladesh’s food systems have long been both a blessing and a battleground. Centuries of cultivation
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BD in troubled waters  of tomorrow
As is the usual practice every year, economists and experts on business trends locally and globally have been making their projections and predictions about how the country's as well as
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Enforcement absence renders affidavits meaningless
CANDIDATES’ submission of affidavits before the February 12 national elections has once again exposes a collapse of accountability as mandatory wealth and income disclosure is treated as mere paperwork while
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Dhaka should step up efforts on Myanmar’s border breach
BANGLADESH’S frontiers with Myanmar have been tense for a few days as the Myanmar ruling junta has carried out airstrikes inside its territory amidst conflicts between three ethno-nationalist armed organisations,
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Entertainment
Bollywood and K-pop worlds collide as Priyanka Chopra and Lisa present together at Golden Globes
The 83rd Golden Globe Awards witnessed a striking cross-cultural moment when Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Lalisa Manobal appeared together as presenters at the ceremony in Beverly Hills, instantly drawing cheers
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