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Waterlogging: Is the sluice gate an answer to this 'manmade' Hazard of Haor

Unplanned embankments cause Haor waterlogging, requiring a hybrid model of scientific planning and local community water management.

9h - Daily Star - (original version)

You can’t write your way out of grief

Here is a form of diary-keeping that is not processing at all, but rumination masquerading as productivity.

9h - Daily Star - (original version)

Energypac showcases next-generation transformers, sustainable power solutions

A major focus was the company's next-generation transformers, which include power transformers, distribution transformers, cast resin transformers, and other specialised solutions

9h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)

Ryze brings together ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and Gemini in one place

To encourage exploration, new users receive an initial allocation of 10,000 free tokens upon joining the platform. Guest users can also purchase usage packs

9h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)

Iran executes two people for having links to Israel’s spy agency

Iran executed two men on Monday convicted of having links to Israel’s spy agency, the judiciary said, the latest in a string of executions since the outbreak of war with

9h - New Age - (original version)

Simple and smart ways to save your money without sacrificing your joy

Master financial stability using the 50-30-20 Rule and value-based budgeting to manage income without sacrificing joy. Implement the 24-hour rule to curb impulse spending while consistently prioritising investments. Build sustainable

9h - Daily Star - (original version)

Old Dhaka: Heritage crumbling in plain sight

Old Dhaka is where history refuses to stay silent. It breathes through narrow lanes, faded facades and river-worn walls.

9h - Daily Star - (original version)

Bangladesh

ICT witness acknowledges Facebook photo with Avijit murder convict, denies JMB links

Says he posted the photo after the convict was released on bail

9h - Daily Star - (original version)

Mobile number portability languishing for BTRC indifference

How many people know that one can switch operators in Bangladesh without losing one’s mobile number? Not many.

9h - Daily Star - (original version)

Kosovo national day celebrated in Dhaka with calls for deeper ties

The chief guest of event was HE Zahir Uddin Swapon, hon’ble minister of Information and Broadcasting of the Government of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh

9h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)

Nationwide measles-rubella vaccination campaign begins, who will get it

The government today, Monday launched an emergency measles-rubella vaccination campaign across the country to curb the ongoing measles outbreak. Under the programme, the government has set a target to vaccinate

9h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)

Bangladesh adopts multi-layered trade strategy for post-LDC growth, says minister

Bangladesh commerce minister Khandker Abdul Muktadir on Monday told the Jatiya Sangsad that Bangladesh is adopting a structured and multi-layered trade strategy to sustain export growth after its graduation from

9h - New Age - (original version)

Stolen public wealth will fund welfare schemes: PM

Launching the second phase of Family Card in Bogura, he says his govt will recover laundered money

9h - Daily Star - (original version)

Bangladesh, EU initiate Partnership Cooperation Agreement in Brussels

Officials say the pact marks a major elevation in bilateral ties and will pave the way for future negotiations on free trade

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International

Shipping traffic remains at virtual standstill through Hormuz, data shows

Ceasefire between the US and Iran appeared in jeopardy today

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Xi tells Saudi prince passage through Hormuz ‘should be maintained’: state media

Seeks to position Beijing as a stable counterweight in the face of the US- and Israeli-led conflict

9h - Daily Star - (original version)

World awaits fate of ceasefire after US seizes Iranian ship

Iran vows retaliation, calls US action ‘armed piracy’

9h - Daily Star - (original version)

Iran's president stresses importance of diplomacy while noting distrust of U.S.

Ceasefire between Iran and US set to expire Wednesday

9h - Daily Star - (original version)

Tsunami warning as 7.4-magnitude quake hits northern Japan

Quake hits off Iwate prefecture, tremors felt as far as Tokyo

9h - Daily Star - (original version)

Technology

Global RAM shortage set to persist until at least 2027, analysts warn

A global shortage of memory chips is expected to continue well into next year and potentially beyond, with analysts warning that supply growth is failing to keep pace with surging

9h - Daily Star - (original version)

TikTok removed over 15 million videos in Bangladesh in Q4 2025

TikTok removed more than 15 million videos in Bangladesh during the final quarter of 2025, according to its latest Community Guidelines Enforcement Report.

9h - Daily Star - (original version)

Google Gemini Notebooks now free for all users

Google has expanded access to 'Notebooks' in the Gemini app to users on the free tier, following an initial launch earlier this month for paid subscribers, according to an announcement

9h - Daily Star - (original version)

Anthropic launches AI visual tool Claude Design

Anthropic has introduced Claude Design, a new tool that allows users to collaborate with its AI assistant to create visual work, including prototypes, slides, wireframes, and marketing materials, according to

9h - Daily Star - (original version)

LinkedIn says AI is not hiring slowdown

LinkedIn's top legal and policy executive says the company's data does not support the narrative that artificial intelligence is responsible for the ongoing decline in hiring, but warns that the

9h - Daily Star - (original version)

Sport

Haaland urges City to 'stay humble' after Arsenal win

Another win on Wednesday would put Pep Guardiola's side level on points with the London club.

9h - Daily Star - (original version)

Who is Rubel? Understated at home, never forgotten by Morgan’s England

The 2015 ICC World Cup in Adelaide served as his professional zenith.

9h - Daily Star - (original version)

Incredible Nahid fifer dismisses New Zealand for 198

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India 'extremely high' doping risk: Athletics Integrity Unit

India has been elevated to a list of nations including Russia where there is an "extremely high" risk of doping, the Athletics Integrity Unit said on Monday.

9h - Daily Star - (original version)

‘Moment of pride’: Rubel after emotional BCB farewell

Rubel played his last international game in 2021 and has not been a regular in domestic cricket.

9h - Daily Star - (original version)

Bangladesh hold nerve to clinch first WODI win over Sri Lanka

Bangladesh had previously faced Sri Lanka five times in the format, losing three while two matches ended without a result.

9h - Daily Star - (original version)

আলোচিত

এবার বন্ধ হয়ে গেল ডিএপি সার কারখানা

21h - Bangladesh Pratidin - (original version)

চাকরিজীবনে বেতন বড় নাকি সম্মান? জরিপে উঠে এল চমকপ্রদ তথ্য

জরিপে অংশ নেওয়া ৫৮ শতাংশ কর্মী জানান, ১০ শতাংশ বেতন বৃদ্ধির চেয়ে তাঁদের কাছে বেশি গুরুত্বপূর্ণ, যারা কর্মীর ভালো–মন্দের খেয়াল রাখে।

21h - Prothom-alo - (original version)

Politics

Tarique Rahman in Bogura on first hometown visit after assuming office as PM

Prime minister Tarique Rahman arrived in Bogura on Monday on his first official visit to his hometown since assuming office...

9h - New Age - (original version)

BNP announces 36 candidates for reserved women’s seats in Parliament

List finalised; names confirmed at Nayapaltan press briefing

9h - Daily Star - (original version)

Jamaat protests at fuel price hike

The Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Sunday protested at and expressed deep concern over the fuel price hike, saying that it would increase the sufferings of the common people.

21h - New Age - (original version)

‘If there’s no fuel shortage, why are drivers waiting in lines till midnight?’

Rumeen Farhana tells parliament the reality at filling stations exposes a mismatch with the govt’s public stance

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Business

Sheba.xyz launches service to queue in line for vehicle owners at filling stations

The service is priced at Tk 175 per hour during the day and Tk 225 per hour at night

9h - Daily Star - (original version)

Distressed banks and FIs in Bangladesh: lessons learned and the way forward

Once upon a time, banks in Bangladesh were regarded as highly reliable financial institutions

9h - Daily Star - (original version)

Power, fuel crisis pushing mobile networks to tipping point

Bangladesh's ongoing power and fuel crisis is pushing the country's mobile network infrastructure towards a critical tipping point, with industry estimates suggesting that up to 60-70 per cent of mobile

9h - The Financial Express - (original version)

Editorial

The case for a National Security Council that is truly fit for purpose

In its election manifesto, BNP mentioned plans to establish a National Security Council alongside formulating a new national security strategy (page 21, under “Defence System”).

9h - Daily Star - (original version)

Stop abusing cyber security ordinance

We are outraged by the attack on freedom of expression through the misapplication of Cyber Security Ordinance, 2025.

15h - Daily Star - (original version)

When mobile journalism crosses the line into public shaming

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Are teachers failing, or is the system failing them?

Recently, Education Minister Ehsanul Haque Milon told the parliament that 60,295 teaching posts are currently vacant in about 26,000 MPO-listed (government grant-receiving) secondary schools and colleges in the country.

15h - Daily Star - (original version)

We need a stronger lightning policy, and fast

In recent years, lightning has emerged as one of Bangladesh’s most fatal climate hazards, although policy responses have yet to evolve proportionately.

15h - Daily Star - (original version)

Entertainment

WrestleMania 42 Night 2: Lesnar retires, Reigns wins title

Roman Reigns reclaimed championship gold, defeating CM Punk in the main event of WrestleMania 42 Night Two on Sunday (April 19) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

15h - Daily Star - (original version)

Babita honoured with Who’s Who award in Dhaka

Reflecting on the recognition, Babita said the award held special significance for her. “Every achievement brings joy, but this feels different. My father knew about Who’s Who, and receiving this

15h - Daily Star - (original version)

Late Baul singer Kanai Das’ final song to feature in ‘Roid’

Kanai Das Baul, a visually impaired folk artist from West Bengal, died on April 18. Known for his spiritually rooted music and humanist philosophy, he spent his life travelling across

15h - Daily Star - (original version)

The Strokes project montage on Gaza, Iran at Coachella set

Frontman Julian Casablancas repeated the line “What side you standing on” as the footage played behind him.

15h - Daily Star - (original version)

Health

Measles situation in Bangladesh not yet an epidemic: Health minister

Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain said the measles situation in Bangladesh has not yet reached epidemic level as emergency vaccination efforts continue nationwide. The minister shared his assessment on

9h - The Financial Express - (original version)

Measles wave strains public hospitals; pvt care largely unused

Government hospitals in the capital, particularly designated facilities, are under severe strain as a surge in measles infections drives a growing influx of patients, while private hospitals report little to

21h - The Financial Express - (original version)

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