Headline
Non-govt teacher recruitment system changes, no mass circulars
The recruitment process for teachers in private schools, colleges, madrasahs and technical institutions in Bangladesh is set to undergo a major transformation. Under a revised 2025 policy, teacher recruitment will
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How Trump’s tariffs have failed the US economy
Trump's 2025 tariffs inflated prices and slowed growth, showing that slogans cannot override economic reality.
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Four of a family murdered in Naogaon
The parents were found with their throats slit, while the children’s bodies bore head injuries
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‘Anindya Practan’ displays language of printmaking
A group printmaking exhibition titled Anindya Practan explored the contemporary language of printmaking.
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Japan issues warning after 7.7-magnitude quake
Japan issued a special advisory on Monday warning of an increased risk of earthquakes at magnitude 8.0 or stronger, after a powerful jolt rattled the country’s north and prompted a
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$71b needed over next decade to rebuild Gaza: UN, EU
More than $71 billion will be needed over the next decade for recovery and reconstruction in war-ravaged Gaza, according to an EU-UN assessment published Monday.
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Bangladesh
Rabies cases rising, but dog vaccination remains halted
The number of dog-bite victims in the capital is rising. With vaccination stalled, rabies risk is increasing, and there are no effective control measures in place.
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Irrigation: Caught between power cuts and fuel shortages
Under WZPDCL, there are nearly 500,000 subscribers in six district towns. Among them, more than 150,000 subscribers are in Barishal city.
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Throat-slit bodies of couple, their two children recovered from Naogaon house
Four members of a family, including two children, were found dead with their throats slit at village Bahadurpur of Niamatpur upazila in Naogaon on early Tuesday...
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Moderate earthquake in Manipur shakes Dhaka, surrounding areas
An earthquake shook Dhaka and surrounding areas on early Tuesday, causing brief panic among residents, although no damage was reported...
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1.85m students sit for SSC, equivalent exams
Approximately 1.86 million students are sitting for their Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations starting on Tuesday. The exams started at 3,885 examination centres across the country under the
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Couple found with throats slit in Naogaon, bodies of 2 children found beside
The bodies of a couple and their two children have been recovered from their home in Niamatpur of Naogaon. Police recovered the bodies at around 8:00 am today, Tuesday, from
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Shahjalal International Airport gets modern air traffic management centre
Shahjalal International Airport has launched a state-of-the-art Air Traffic Management Centre (ATMC) to overhaul Bangladesh’s airspace management and enhance aviation safety. Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister Afroza Khanam inaugurated the
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International
US, Iran warn ready for war as talks in limbo
The United States and Iran on Monday each warned they were ready for war as the clock ticked on a ceasefire, with uncertainty on talks that President Donald Trump had
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US positive on Iran deal but talks still uncertain as ceasefire end nears
Senior Iranian official says Tehran ‘positively reviewing’ participation, but no decision yet
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Turkey says COP31 will push for more global action under its presidency
This year’s UN climate summit will seek to turn past decisions into action, with financing the main focus, Turkey’s Environment and Climate Change Minister Murat Kurum told Reuters, as the
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Pope decries exploitation by the rich
Pope Leo lamented during an event in Angola yesterday that many people in the world were being “exploited by authoritarians and defrauded by the rich”, the latest example of a
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Japan overhauls decades-old weapons export rules
The policy shift which ends Japan's self-imposed restraint on sales of lethal arms comes as Tokyo seeks to enter the international arms market, hoping to bolster national defence as well
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Apple's Tim Cook to step down as CEO in September
Apple marks its 50th anniversary this year as artificial intelligence challenges the Silicon Valley legend to prove it can deliver yet another culture-changing innovation
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Technology
Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down
Apple has announced that Tim Cook will step down as chief executive officer on 1 September 2026, ending a 15-year tenure at the head of one of the most valuable
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Sport
Tilak ton revives Mumbai's IPL hopes with win over Gujarat
Swashbuckling batter Tilak Varma hit his maiden IPL century to lead Mumbai Indians to just their second win of the campaign as they hammered Gujarat Titans by 99 runs on
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Cafu says 2026 World Cup is perfect time for Brazil to win again
Brazil's two-time World Cup winner Cafu said on Monday he believes this year's tournament is the perfect time for the five-time champions to take back the crown for the first
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Rana times it right to rattle Black Caps
“There are no warm-up balls -- he's always on the money from ball one.” That was how New Zealand’s standout batter on the day, Nick Kelly, summed up Nahid Rana’s
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Shanaka banned from next PSL after IPL switch
Shanaka is the latest international player to be suspended after leaving the PSL and joining the Indian league, which runs almost simultaneously, after Zimbabwe's Blessing Muzarabani got a two-year ban
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‘Maradona of the Carpathians’ Hagi back in charge of Romania
"I was born to win, not just to exist. Don't you know my motto?", the 61-year-old, nicknamed the 'Maradona of the Carpathians', added.
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আলোচিত
ঢাকা দক্ষিণ সিটিতে নির্বাচন করবেন আসিফ মাহমুদ, নিলেন হেফাজত আমিরের দোয়া
আসিফ মাহমুদ সজীব ভুঁইয়া ঢাকা দক্ষিণ সিটি নির্বাচনে অংশ নেওয়ার ঘোষণা দিয়েছেন।
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Politics
BNP unveils list of 36 women set to enter JS
The BNP yesterday announced its final list of 36 nominees for the 50 reserved seats for women in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad, putting forward a mix of seasoned politicians, young
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BNP walks back on its tobacco control promises
The BNP government amended at least two laws in ways that could further promote the production and use of tobacco products despite pledging tobacco control in its election manifesto, said
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Ruling, opposition alliances name candidates for reserved JS seats for women
The ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party-led alliance and the opposition Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance on Monday announced the names of their nominees for the reserved seats for women in Jatiya Sangsad.
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PM warns of conspiracies
Prime minister Tarique Rahman has urged the people of the country to remain vigilant, alleging that ‘clandestine forces’ that do not believe in Bangladesh’s existence and independence are conspiring to
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Opposition leader for discussion on fuel crisis in JS
Opposition leader in the Jatiya Sangsad Shafiqur Rahman on Monday submitted an adjournment motion to the House seeking a discussion on the ongoing fuel crisis.
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Left parties call for scrapping trade deal with US
Leaders of different left-leaning political parties on Monday urged the government to take immediate steps to scrap the trade deal signed with the United States during the tenure of the
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‘They say nothing about women’s freedom or development’
PM says ‘covert manipulators’ trying to mislead public in the name of ‘reforms’
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Business
How rising fuel prices to increase household costs
An increase in fuel prices inevitably causes household expenses to spike, often quietly but pervasively. The cost of living rises at almost every step: essential commodities become more expensive, and
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India pushes for regional energy hub in Sri Lanka
Indian officials called for the swift implementation of a proposed regional energy hub in Sri Lanka, at the start of bilateral talks in Colombo on Sunday.
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Is it time to abandon hope the Strait of Hormuz will open soon?
A consistent theme in global oil markets since the US and Israel attacked Iran is that the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz will be short-lived, and therefore so
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Editorial
West Bengal poll politics tests the limits of Dhaka-Delhi reset process
That three-word formulation has become the defining doctrine of India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the run-up to West Bengal’s two-phase assembly elections scheduled for April 23 and 29.
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How geopolitics is redrawing the Global South’s economy
The 2026 Spring Meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Group took place from April 13 to April 18 amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, persistent inflation, and slowing
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Delayed testing is hampering measles treatment
The ongoing measles situation has been a wake-up call for us all, but it should be especially so for the country’s health sector.
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Protect youth from irregular migration
Implement targeted programmes to prevent human trafficking from Bangladesh.
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Entertainment
Soma Surovi Jannat: The Bangladeshi artist showcased at Britain’s oldest museum
Soma Surovi Jannat makes history as the first Bangladeshi artist to showcase her work in a solo exhibition titled “Climate, Culture, Care” at the Ashmolean Museum—the oldest museum in Britain
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A K Rahul shares stage with Memphis May Fire in Thailand
The performance marks a significant step forward for A K Rahul and his band, highlighting their growing presence on the international stage.
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First look at ‘Wednesday’ Season 3 shows Jenna Ortega in Paris
Netflix has unveiled the first look of the third season of “Wednesday”, featuring Jenna Ortega’s titular character in Paris.
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2016 film ‘Oggatonama’ to be adapted for stage: Tauquir Ahmed
Released in 2016, “Oggatonama” explores the bureaucratic and emotional complexities surrounding the repatriation of a migrant worker’s body from the Middle East.
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Health
Eye care should be an integral part of comprehensive health care: Orbis CEO
COX’S BAZAR, April 20: Orbis International President and CEO Kathleen A. Sherwin has said eye care should not be considered a standalone service, but an integral part of comprehensive health
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Life style
Who should avoid consuming chia seeds
People whose digestive motility is impaired for any reason—such as those suffering from gastroparesis—may also find chia seeds difficult to digest.
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