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Rabindra-Nazrul Jayanti 2026 held at National Museum
A cultural programme marking the birth anniversaries of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore and Bangladesh's national poet Kazi Nazrul Islam was held at the Bangladesh National Museum on May 14, according
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Taiwan says it’s an ‘independent’ nation, after US president Trump’s warning
Taiwan said Saturday it is an ‘independent’ nation, hours after United States president Donald Trump warned the democratic island against declaring formal independence...
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Lack of govt support for publishing sector resented
Speakers, including academics, writers, publishers, and researchers, said on Friday that developed countries invested heavily in both education and public publishing infrastructure.
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Martian valley shows signs of ancient water activity
The Mars Express mission of the European Space Agency has spotlighted Shalbatana Vallis, a vast Martian valley showing strong evidence of ancient water activity, volcanic processes and geological transformation.
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Merz says wouldn’t advise young people to move to US
German chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday he would not advise young people in his country to move to the United States for study or work..
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Bangladesh
Industrialist and BNP leader Mizanur Rahman Sinha passes away
Sinha, former treasurer of the BNP central committee, contested the seventh general elections in 1996 and the eighth in 2001 from Munshiganj-2
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Friends stage ‘protest’ after not being invited to wedding
“If you needed money, you could have taken it from us — but you still should’ve invited your friends!”— chanting slogans like this, a group of friends staged a mock
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Prime minister Tarique Rahman leaves Dhaka for Chandpur on daylong tour
Prime minister Tarique Rahman left Dhaka by road for Chandpur on Saturday morning on a daylong tour to join a series of programmes, including inauguration of canal re-excavation, Family Card
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Former state minister Mizanur Rahman Sinha passes away
Former state minister for health and family welfare and managing director of Acme Laboratories Ltd and Acme Group Mizanur Rahman Sinha died in Singapore on early Saturday while undergoing treatment...
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DCCI index reveals ‘deeply imbalanced’ economy despite moderate growth
Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) on Saturday unveiled its Economic Position Index (EPI) for the second quarter of FY2026 (October–December 2025), revealing that Dhaka's economy recorded a moderate
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Fakhrul for signing Farakka deal keeping Bangladesh's interests
BNP Secretary General and Local Government, Rural Development (LGRD) and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today (Saturday) said the Farakka agreement should be signed with India, maintaining Bangladesh's interests.
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Govt focused on action, not mere dreams, to change people’s fate: PM
Calling upon the country's people to take a vow to rebuild the nation, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday said his government does not merely want to dream, but aims
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International
France-born Bouaddi approved to play for Morocco before World Cup
France-born Ayyoub Bouaddi has been approved to play for Morocco less than a month before the 2026 World Cup kicks off.
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The last dance: Messi and Ronaldo get ready for sixth and final World Cup
Lionel Messi's career seemed complete after he led Argentina to victory at the 2022 World Cup, but the motivation to keep playing is still there for him and his great
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Israel, Lebanon say extending ceasefire despite new strikes
Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend a ceasefire and hold expanded talks on a political settlement, the United States announced Friday, even as Israel carried out new strikes that it
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Iran has 'no trust' in US, will negotiate only if it is serious, Araqchi says
Tehran has "no trust" in the US and is interested in negotiating with Washington only if it is serious, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Friday, as talks on
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Common river water fair share still a far cry
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the historic Farakka Long March, renewing Bangladesh’s call for a fair share of water from the transboundary rivers shared with India.
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Arakan Army continues to pick up fishermen from Bangladesh
Myanmar’s armed rebel group, the Arakan Army, continues to detain Bangladeshi and Rohingya fishermen from the Naf River and the Bay of Bengal, keeping them in custody in conflict-hit Myanmar.
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Repatriation only solution to Rohingya crisis: Bangladesh
Bangladesh has reaffirmed that the repatriation of displaced Rohingyas to their homeland Myanmar remains the only viable long-term solution to the crisis, calling for continued international support to ensure their
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Sport
Babar Azam to boost Pakistan in second Bangladesh Test
Pakistan will be strengthened by the return of star batsman Babar Azam for the second and final cricket Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet, head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed said on Friday.
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Messi and Ronaldo get ready for sixth and final World Cup
Messi appeared to suggest that there would not be much point in carrying on after he skippered Argentina to victory in Qatar.
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Bangladesh hand Tanzid Test debut as Pakistan elect to bowl
Pakistan captain Shan Masood elected to bowl in the second and final cricket Test against Bangladesh in Sylhet today, Saturday, with star batsman Babar Azam returning to the side. Bangladesh
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Kohli open to 2027 World Cup if he can still 'add value'
India batting great Virat Kohli said in a podcast released on Friday he would consider playing in the 2027 ODI Cricket World Cup if he can still "add value" to
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Kings regain BFL title with win over Abahani
Bashundhara Kings regained the Bangladesh Football League title with a match to spare after beating rivals Abahani Limited 2-0 in the penultimate round at the Shaheed Dhirendranath Datta Stadium on
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China state broadcaster secures rights to 2026, 2030 World Cups
China's state broadcaster has secured the rights to air the World Cup this year and in 2030, CCTV and FIFA said Friday, ending an agonising wait for fans in the
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'Out of shape' Lukaku named in Belgium World Cup squad
Belgium coach Rudi Garcia named Romelu Lukaku in his World Cup squad on Friday despite saying Belgium's all-time record goalscorer was "out of shape".
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Politics
PM to visit Chandpur today
People in Chandpur have raised several key development demands, including the establishment of an Export Processing Zone and a permanent embankment, ahead of the visit of prime minister Tarique Rahman
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NCP holds Chattogram rally protesting alleged AL activities
Speakers say no covert or overt Awami League activity will be tolerated
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People want Teesta Master Plan implemented, not promises: Jamaat ameer
Opposition leader says northern Bangladesh has long been neglected and urges Teesta riverbank communities to build a movement for their rights
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আলোচিত
পদ্মা ব্যারাজের উদ্যোগকে অভিনন্দন জানাই : শফিকুর রহমান
পদ্মা ব্যারাজের উদ্যোগকে অভিনন্দন জানাই কিন্তু তিস্তার বিনিময় নয়। তিস্তার জায়গায় তিস্তাকে অবশ্যই তার পাওনা দিতে হবে। অবশ্যই তিস্তা মহাপরিকল্পনা বাস্তবায়ন করতে হবে বলে মন্তব্য করেছেন বিরোধী দলীয় নেতা ও
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রাজাপুরে মাদকের আসরে ইউএনওর হানা, কারবারির কারাদণ্ড
‘মাদকমুক্ত রাজাপুর গড়তে উপজেলা প্রশাসনের অভিযান অব্যাহত থাকবে। মাদক কারবারি ও সেবনকারীদের বিরুদ্ধে কঠোর আইনগত ব্যবস্থা নেয়া হবে।’
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কারিনার মৃত্যু গণতান্ত্রিক আকাঙ্ক্ষার জন্য অপূরণীয় ক্ষতি: আসিফ মাহমুদ
এক ফেসবুক পোস্টে তিনি লেখেন, কারিনা কায়সারের অকাল মৃত্যু আমাদের ফ্যাসিবাদবিরোধী আন্দোলন, সংস্কৃতি ও গণতান্ত্রিক আকাঙ্ক্ষার জন্য এক অপূরণীয় ক্ষতি।
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Business
Local, foreign cos compete for Chittagong Port terminal operations
DP World, owned by the Dubai government, first proposed operating the CCT during the Bangladesh–Dubai platform meeting held on 8 April in Dubai
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Agent banking deposits up, other operational indicators down
Bangladesh's agent banking sector continued to post strong growth in deposits and loan balances by March 2026 despite decline in the number of agents, outlets and transaction volumes, indicating sustained
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'Textile sector must embrace innovation for long-term competitiveness'
Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Saturday said Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) and textile industry must prioritise sustainable production, innovation, research and product diversification to maintain its long-term global competitiveness.
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Editorial
We will continue investing in Bangladesh: Johan Buse
Recently, Banglalink Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Johan Buse discussed the company’s current operations, investment plans, interest in digital banking, and future outlook in an interview with Prothom Alo.
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Lab-grown kidneys and the future of chronic kidney disease in Asia
Such technology could also address ethical concerns associated with organ trafficking and black-market transplants, which remain persistent issues in parts of Asia. However, the transition from laboratory models to clinically
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Sustainable future through permaculture
Across school yards once dominated by concrete and asphalt, a quiet yet powerful transformation is taking place. Raised beds of vegetables, herb spirals, compost bins, fruit trees and rainwater harvesting
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Rhetoric v reality check
IF THERE were any ministry whose rampant mismanagement and spiral of failure had fuelled public despise against the BNP-Jamaat coalition government during its previous term from 2001 to 2006, the
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Screen-dependency among children must be addressed
IT IS a worrying that children in urban areas are increasingly becoming dependent on digital devices, posing risks to their psychosocial development. An International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh
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Health
Dhaka children spend 5 hours on screens daily, health risks soar: ICDDR,B
A vast majority of school-going children in Dhaka are spending over double the recommended time on digital screens, a study by the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR,B)
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Measles death toll crosses 450
Bangladesh has recorded 12 more child deaths linked to measles symptoms over the past 24 hours, pushing the nationwide death toll to 451. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)
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Life style
Milan Fashion Week says will ask brands not to show fur
Milan Fashion Week said Friday it would ‘invite’ participating brands at its high-profile runway shows not to show fur, in a partial concession to animal rights activists following pressure...
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