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Excessive speed may have caused Air Force vehicle crash at HSIA: Minister
Five-member committee formed to investigate accident near Dhaka airport's third terminal
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Link new pay scale to annual asset disclosure, TIB to govt
Says higher salaries without stronger accountability could fuel corruption, inflation and further pressure on low-income earners
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Tk 500 and 17 minutes: How easily NID data was bought online
Dismislab investigation uncovers a market selling Bangladeshis’ call records, locations and other sensitive personal data
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From 1973 to 2026: Bangladesh’s nine national pay scales at a glance
Minimum basic salary climbs from Tk 130 to Tk 20,000 as maximum reaches Tk 156,000
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Ex-British PM Starmer to step down as MP
Former British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Tuesday he is to stand down as Member of Parliament (MP) for Holborn and St Pancras. "Now is the right time to step
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Beyond a new terminal
When the foundation stone of the Laldia Container Terminal is laid on August 30, attention will understandably focus on the scale of the project: a $550 million foreign investment, a
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How would you explain Lionel Messi’s greatness to future generations?
Lionel Messi retires from Argentina after a legendary 21-year career featuring World Cup and Copa América triumphs. Fans globally honor the football icon whose magical play, resilience, and extraordinary vision
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Bangladesh
JAAGO Foundation launches adolescent health awareness campaign in Cox’s Bazar
Supported technically and financially by UNICEF under the Shopner Sharothi Seashore Girls Project, the campaign began 30 August, and ran through 1 September 2026.
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How much damage did yesterday’s Padma Bridge crash cause, and what will repairs cost?
A bus crash at the Mawa end of the Padma Bridge in Louhajanj of Munshiganj damaged around 50 metres of the railing on the eastern side of the bridge. Repairs
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“Call detail records” and “live locations” available online through payment
An online market has emerged around the buying and selling of ordinary citizens’ personal information. Such data are being sold through advertisements on Facebook, websites, Telegram and WhatsApp. For a
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Dhaka University extends women’s hall curfew by an hour, suspends 4 teachers
The closing time for the gates of women’s residential halls at the University of Dhaka has been extended by one hour. Under the new decision, the gates will now close
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Many are calculating their actual salary increase under new pay scale: Info adviser
Information and Broadcasting Adviser to Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Zahed Ur Rahman, said it’s not that the salaries of government officials and employees would simply double once the new pay
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International
Iran’s president says Tehran will reciprocate if US honours interim deal commitments
Iran will immediately reciprocate if the United States returns to its commitments under an interim deal signed in June, President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday. He made his comments at
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Iran says it has enough foreign currency despite US sanctions
The central bank was ready to inject up to $2 billion into the foreign exchange market to calm recent volatility, Hemmati said, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency.
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Nepal rescuers reach remote areas, electricity restored nearly a week after devastating floods
"Thousands of citizens have lost their homes, families, loved ones and property," he said.
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What's in the US-Venezuela oil agreement
This represents about 20 percent of Venezuela's massive reserves, which are the largest in the world. That could be a major boost for US reserves.
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Nepal-China flood disaster death toll surpasses 1,000 as rescue efforts continue: CNN
The number of people killed in last week's devastating landslides and flash floods in Nepal and China has topped 1,000, according to authorities. Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
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Masado Kanda re-elected as ADB president for five-year term
Masato Kanda has been unanimously re-elected as president of Asian Development Bank (ADB) for a second term. The ADB Board of Governors voted him in for a new five-year term,
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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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Technology
Tecno launches Camon Slim 5G and Camon Air in Bangladesh
Tecno launches Camon Slim 5G and Camon Air in Bangladesh
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OpenAI says ChatGPT ads reach $1bn annualised revenue run rate
OpenAI says its advertising business has reached a $1bn annualised revenue run rate as the company expands ChatGPT advertising into more international markets.
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Instagram to limit reach of unlabelled AI-generated personas
Instagram will reduce the visibility of accounts featuring AI-generated people when those profiles fail to identify themselves as artificial, as the social network tries to make synthetic online personalities easier
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Australian scientists develop cyborg cockroaches for disaster medical missions
Australian researchers have developed remotely controlled cyborg cockroaches that could eventually deliver emergency medicine to people trapped during disasters.
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TIME names its 100 most influential AI figures of 2026
TIME magazine has published its fourth annual TIME100 AI list, naming 100 people it says are exerting the greatest influence over the development and direction of artificial intelligence, in a
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Sport
Bumrah back in India's T20 squad for Afghanistan series
Jasprit Bumrah was on Tuesday named in India's T20 squad for three matches against Afghanistan this month, but will need fitness clearance to play.
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BCB suspends former director, two others over BPL fixing
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Tuesday suspended former board director Muhammad Mukhlesur Rahman Shamim and two others over fixing-related issues during the 12th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League
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Unprecedented chaos in Pakistan cricket
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced sweeping changes on Monday after England secured an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-Test series. Red-ball head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed was removed after just
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Germany's Rudiger announces international retirement
Germany defender Antonio Rudiger on Tuesday announced his international retirement, two months after last playing for Germany at the 2026 World Cup.
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Khaled links up with Hasan at Kent for County Championship
Kent Cricket on Tuesday confirmed the signing of Bangladesh pacer Khaled Ahmed for September’s Rothesay County Championship fixtures, subject to regulatory approval.
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সামসুল আলমের নিয়োগে জামায়াতের আপত্তি, ইসিতে ৯ দফা দাবি
প্রধান নির্বাচন কমিশনারসহ পুরো কমিশনকে স্থানীয় সরকার নির্বাচন কেন্দ্র করে ৯ দফা সুনির্দিষ্ট লিখিত দাবি পেশ করেছে বাংলাদেশ জামায়াতে ইসলামীর কেন্দ্রীয় সচিবালয় ও নির্বাচন পরিচালনা সংক্রান্ত প্রতিনিধিদল। বৈঠক শেষে জামায়াতে
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Politics
Factional clashes during BNP founding anniversary events leave dozens injured in 3 districts
Around 89 people reportedly hurt in Munshiganj, Patuakhali and Chattogram
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BNP’s 48th founding anniversary celebrated
The 48th founding anniversary of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), founded by Shaheed President Ziaur Rahman, was celebrated on Tuesday across the country through colourful programmes, social activities and political events.
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MPs push back against AL complaints at IPU
Several lawmakers will submit records of alleged enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings and political persecution under the Awami League government overthrown in 2024 to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), responding to complaints
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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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Business
Uncertainty over Qatar's LNG supplies puts Bangladesh at risk
As QatarEnergy has extended the force majeure period over LNG supplies amid the ongoing situation surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, Bangladesh is among the countries facing the greatest risk. LNG
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Bangladesh's exports rise 5.43% in July-August
The country shipped merchandise worth $9.15 billion in the first two months of the current fiscal year
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Sri Lanka inflation hits 38-month high
Sri Lanka’s inflation hit a 38-month high of 8.0 percent as prices of food and other essentials rose across the board, the government’s statistics office said on Monday.
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Editorial
BNP's 48th founding anniversary: Politics of trust and the left-right equation
Today marks 48 years since the founding of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP). Having weathered the many ups and downs of politics, BNP is now approaching the half-century mark. During this
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Miraj Sheikh missing: Big question is, who will investigate?
On 10 April, Miraj Sheikh, a resident of Joymani Thota village in Mongla area of Bagerhat, was forcibly taken away by several individuals introducing themselves as plain-clothed Coast Guard members.
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Hurrah for some, pain for many
We understand that the new government found itself in a precarious position because the new pay scale was effectively committed to by the last administration.
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Entertainment
Adhora Khan gears up for new international project
Actress Adhora Khan, who has appeared in more than half a dozen films, is set to work under the banner of an international production company for the first time in
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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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Health
Measles: 6 more children die; death toll stands at 979
Six more children died with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours until 8:00am on Tuesday, raising the country’s combined number of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 979 this year. The
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