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From grooming to advocacy: The growing mission of Ahona Rahman and Nadia Hossain
Founded by Ahona Rahman and Nadia Hossain, Dhaka's Pampered Paws Bangladesh expands pet-care services and advocates for stray animal welfare through community education, Gulshan Lake Park's Dog Walking Club, and
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Similar shirts worn by Rangpur police officer, murder accused raise questions
Rangpur DB chief Sanatan Chakrabarty says his shirt remains with him; accused Siddhartha Das’s family says he never owned one like it
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How extracurriculars can fast-track your corporate career
Although I had been somewhat involved in extracurricular activities since my college days, I fully immersed myself in them upon stepping into university. In my first year, I got the
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Group under Tawhidi Janata banner demands cancellation of urs in Savar
Local leaders allege ‘objectionable religious remarks’ during the event; organiser denies claims and fears fresh violence
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Stocks down at opening as energy crisis weighs on investor sentiment
Stocks opened lower on Monday as the persistent energy crisis continued to weigh heavily on investor sentiment, with factory shutdowns and growing reliance on costly alternative energy raising fresh concerns
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Tackling ramifications of climate change
While the Global Environment Facility (GEF) predates the 1992 Rio 'Earth' Summit, its importance as a financial mechanism grew after the Summit which was also attended by me representing the
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Bangladesh
Trapped in the dark
For at least a million awaiting cataract surgery, main challenge is access, and for rural women, hurdles remain steepest
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6 months too short to ease public woes: Khosru
The launch of the government’s flagship programmes reflects its commitment to fulfilling electoral promises, but six months is far too short to deliver the relief people expected, Finance and Planning
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4 killed in Rangpur: Funerals held side by side
The funeral rites for retired Rangpur Zilla School teacher Ganapati Chakraborty, his wife and their two children were completed at around 10:30 pm yesterday, Sunday, at Kamal Kachhna Dakhiganj Mohashashan
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More than 15,000 suicides reported each year
Suicide has emerged as a major public health problem in Bangladesh. According to police records, 76,361 people died by suicide between 2020 and 2024—an average of more than 15,000 a
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HRW urges Bangladesh to end prolonged pretrial detention of political opponents
Human Rights Watch has called on the Bangladesh government to end the "indefinite" and "arbitrary" pretrial detention of politicians and others linked to the ousted Awami League government. The New
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PM to open Cox’s Bazar International Airport in October
Civil Aviation and Tourism Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat on Monday said Cox’s Bazar International Airport will be inaugurated in October next by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. “The airport will be
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Govt clears procurement of two LNG cargoes for September delivery
The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) on Monday approved a proposal to procure two cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for delivery in September at prices of more than
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International
More than 40,000 evacuate as wildfire nears Reno in western US
Some 42,000 people have evacuated their homes and another 45,000 have been told to get ready leave, Reno Mayor Hillary Schieve told CNN
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Is the US seeing a turning point in obesity rates?
Obesity rates climbed in the US for years, but now there are signs this could be changing. Use of weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy has increased rapidly —
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Landslide at Guinea landfill kills 30
A landslide at a landfill in Guinea's capital killed 30 people, ​the government said on Sunday, after heavy rains overnight prompted the ‌collapse of a massive mound of waste that
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Drownings surge past 300 in France
France has recorded more than 300 drownings this summer, up sharply from last year, a minister said yesterday, linking the surge to the heatwaves that have swept Europe.
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Security official killed, 6 injured in Pak explosion
A security official was killed and six others injured when a roadside bomb struck security vehicles in Pakistan’s southwest Balochistan province on Saturday, police said yesterday.
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Putin wants to draft 300,000 new troops
Ukraine thinks Russia is planning to draft an additional 300,000 troops for its war effort after Russian parliamentary elections in mid-September, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said.
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Technology
Mini human brains grown in labs could outperform AI, researchers say
Scientists at laboratories across the United States and Australia are growing miniature human brains from stem cells and training them to perform computing task.
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Hugging Face may be up for sale, valued at $13 billion: report
AI startup Hugging Face, which hosts open-source large language models and datasets, has been exploring a potential sale that could value the company at $13 billion or more, according to
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OPPO photography contest draws 23,000 submissions
OPPO's 2026 photography contest has received more than 23,000 submissions from across Bangladesh, marking a record response as the competition reaches its Grand Finale. Organised with Pathshala South Asian Media
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Nvidia in talks to invest in Perplexity in a funding round: report
Nvidia is in discussions to invest in Perplexity as part of an equity funding round that would value the AI startup at more than $30 billion, The Information recently reported.
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This website wants to make Bangladesh’s bribe economy visible
GhushSite is tracking what Bangladeshis say when they are asked to pay bribes.
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Bilibili eyes global expansion with major platform overhaul
China's popular video-sharing platform Bilibili, often described as the country's 'YouTube', is embarking on an ambitious global expansion, overhauling its platform to attract international users and content creators. According to
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Toffee to stream new EPL season
Toffee will live stream all 380 matches of the 2026-27 English Premier League (EPL) season in Full HD, extending its success with the FIFA World Cup 2026. Subscribers can buy
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Sport
Brazil-Bangladesh friendly in Dhaka? BFF president says ‘all options’ discussed
Asked whether Brazil could potentially play a friendly or hold a training session in Dhaka before or after their tour of India, Tabith told The Daily Star, “The answers are
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Mackay pitch set for 'very good' rating despite two-day Test
For Bangladesh, however, the rating raises a familiar question: would the same surface receive similar treatment if it had been prepared in the subcontinent?
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UEFA chief Ceferin rules out bid to replace Infantino as FIFA president
UEFA chief Aleksander Ceferin has said he is "not interested" in replacing Gianni Infantino, but has warned the under-fire FIFA president must either quit or face a leadership challenge in
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Barcelona launch LaLiga title defence with five-star Elche demolition
Fermin then added the fifth goal in the 79th minute, controlling the ball on the edge of the box, swivelling past his marker and driving inside before smashing an unstoppable
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Amorim starts Serie A life with Milan win, Juve edge Frosinone
The Rossoneri turned to Amorim after finishing fifth last season, and the Portuguese has been provided with an overhauled squad as the giants look to challenge their city rivals and
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Politics
Local polls will be better than national election: CEC
Nasir says EC will decide poll dates after considering legal amendments, weather and other factors
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EC says no army deployment planned for local government elections
Police, BGB and Ansar asked to prepare for local polls
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BNP government has failed in first 180 days: NCP
Convener Nahid Islam cites rising prices, energy shortages and deteriorating law and order in the party's assessment
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11-party alliance says public trust in govt has hit ‘rock bottom’
Nahid Islam cites six months of ‘mismanagement’, power and gas shortages
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Business
Reopening border haats, lifting restrictions on yarn imports discussed with Indian envoy
Bangladesh’s Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir and Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi discussed several issues aimed at further strengthening trade relations between Bangladesh and India. According to a statement from
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Bangladesh’s development spending rises 29% in July
Despite the increase in spending, the implementation rate remained unchanged at 0.69 percent
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Bangla QR transactions double after mandatory rollout
Transactions through Bangla QR -- the country’s interoperable national payment standard -- have nearly doubled since the system became mandatory for merchants on July 1, Bangladesh Bank (BB) said.
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Editorial
Prime Minister's Delhi visit: Conditions, strategy or opportunity?
The potential visit of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to India is becoming an important test of Bangladesh's foreign policy. Shortly after assuming office in February, India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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Support families of missing fishermen
It is concerning and unjust that families of fishermen who go missing at sea or in rivers receive neither financial aid nor other forms of government support, unlike the families
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Why Bangladesh's entrepreneurs keep following the same path
Last year, at the invitation of Shomaj o Poribesh Rokkha Shongothan, I met 26 entrepreneurs in Meherpur, 21 of whom were women.
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Honourable Speaker, the ball is in your court
Following the recent circulation of a video on social media, Jamaat-e-Islami expelled its Member of Parliament Gazi Nazrul Islam from the party and referred the matter to your office for
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Extremism grows when faith, knowledge, and humanity fall out of balance
In Bangladesh, whenever militancy is discussed, attention usually turns to the details of specific incidents: where an attack occurred, who was arrested, which organisation was involved, or how many young
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Entertainment
‘Benuka’ brings Nazrul’s raga-based music to Shilpakala
Titled “Benuka: Rage, Sure, Shrutir Nibirataye Kazi Nazrul Islam”, the programme was organised under the patronage of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs as part of efforts to introduce Nazrul’s creative
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Actress-director Mohsina Akhter ties the knot
Actor and theatre director Mohsina Akhter has begun a new chapter in her life, marrying cinematographer Irfan Uddin on August 21.
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Presenter Samia Afreen reveals second cancer diagnosis
Presenter Samia Afreen, who has been battling cancer since 2022, has revealed that she was diagnosed with a malignant tumour for the second time three months ago.
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Not receiving a National Award for ‘Ora 11 Jon’ was painful for me: Nuton
“I played the role of a Birangona in “Ora 11 Jon”, the first full-length film based on Bangladesh’s Liberation War. I did not receive a National Film Award for that
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Health
STAR Cancer Centre launches guidance centre for Bangladeshi patients
STAR Cancer Centre, a specialised unit of STAR Hospitals, Hyderabad, India, on Sunday launched a dedicated Free Second Opinion Clinic and Guidance Centre for citizens of Bangladesh, aiming to help
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Life style
Rising from the ashes: Ahmed Tuhin Reza and Tenzila Elma return with renewed purpose
Following a devastating fire, House of Ahmed launched Chapter 2 at Gulshan's Ventura Mall in Dhaka, redefining contemporary Bangladeshi luxury through exquisite zardozi craftsmanship, cultural motifs, and high-profile celebrity fashion
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