Headline
Wedding bells for Xefer Rahman and Rafsan Sabab tomorrow?
Singer Xefer Rahman and television host Rafsan Sabab are set to get married tomorrow (Wednesday), putting an end to months of speculation surrounding their relationship. The much-discussed couple will formalise
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BBC to ask US court to dismiss Trump’s $10b lawsuit
The BBC intends to ask a US federal court in Florida to dismiss a $10-billion lawsuit brought by president Donald Trump..
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Afghan Taliban envoy posted to Delhi
Afghanistan’s Taliban government has appointed their first senior official in India since the group returned to power in 2021, charged with leading their embassy in Delhi.
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Mbappe absent from training as Arbeloa takes charge at Real Madrid
Striker Kylian Mbappe was absent as Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa took charge of his first training session on Tuesday, after replacing Xabi Alonso at the helm of the Spanish
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Kyrgios stands by decision to skip Australian Open singles
Nick Kyrgios was feted like a rockstar at an exhibition event in Melbourne on Tuesday, but remained adamant a decision not to play singles at the Australian Open was the
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Pakistan-born USA pacer Ali Khan claims Indian visa denial ahead of T20 World Cup
USA pacer Ali Khan has claimed that he was denied an Indian visa ahead of the T20 World Cup, which begins on February 7, with the 35-year-old revealing the development
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Bangladesh
Bangladesh moves up five spots in 2026 global passport ranking, still among weakest
Henley Passport Index places Bangladesh at 95th – behind North Korea, Palestine
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250-bed Khulna hospital project withdrawn from PPP list
The Advisers Council Committee on Economic Affairs on Tuesday approved in principle the withdrawal of 250-bed "New Modern Medical College & Hospital on the unused land in Khulna" from the
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Man held with Yaba pills in Khulna
Police arrested a suspected drug peddler along with a huge amount of Yaba pills from Fultala upazila in Khulna district on Monday night. The arrested was identified as Md Wahidul
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Chief Adviser urges South Asian academics to align education with youth
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday called upon the academics to align the education system with the youths' expectations and aspirations and stressed on revival of the SAARC to
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International
Around 2,000 feared dead as crackdown on Iranian protests intensifies
Thousands of people are feared dead following a severe crackdown on anti-government protests in Iran, as families abroad receive harrowing reports from those still inside the country. Describing the situation
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Iran braces for escalation as protests, crackdowns and threats collide
Iran stands at a volatile crossroads as nationwide anti-government protests enter a new, deadlier phase, with authorities mounting an aggressive crackdown and the United States intensifying pressure on Tehran. In
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World Bank predicts 2026 GDP growth to improve slightly over forecasts
The global economy is proving more resilient than expected, with 2026 GDP growth expected to improve slightly over forecasts from last June, the World Bank said on Tuesday while warning
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UN: At least 100 children killed in Gaza since ceasefire
At least 100 children have been killed by Israeli airstrikes and ground forces in Gaza since the start of a tenuous ceasefire three months ago, the United Nations said on
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WHO: Cheaper sugary drinks and alcohol fueling NCDs and injuries
Weak and poorly planned tax structures are making sugar-sweetened beverages and alcohol increasingly affordable worldwide, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Monday, raising alarms over rising risks of obesity,
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Iran official says 2,000 people have been killed in unrest
About 2,000 people including security personnel have been killed in protests in Iran, an Iranian official said on Tuesday, the first time authorities have acknowledged the high death toll from
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Continued international support key to strengthening Bangladesh’s Rohingya response: UNHCR
Sustained international assistance from countries such as Sweden remain crucial to bolstering Bangladesh’s Rohingya response, as it continues to host Rohingyas until a durable solution is achieved, said the UN
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Sport
Australia captain Alyssa Healy announces retirement
Australia captain Alyssa Healy said on Tuesday she will to retire from cricket in March after the team's home series with India, ending a storied career
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BCB firm on not travelling to India, ICC urges reconsideration
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has reaffirmed its decision not to travel to India for the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup over security concerns, while the International Cricket Council (ICC)
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PSG out of French Cup after lone goal by former youth player
Paris Saint-Germain academy product Jonathan Ikone came back to haunt his old club on Monday as he scored the only goal in Paris FC's 1-0 win over their city rivals
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Real Madrid parts ways with Xabi Alonso
Real Madrid has ended its partnership with Xabi Alonso and promoted B team manager Álvaro Arbeloa to lead the first team, the club announced Monday
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How Alonso's dream Real Madrid return crumbled so quickly
Xabi Alonso's reign as Real Madrid coach lasted less than eight months as the Spaniard agreed a deal to depart from the Spanish giants on Monday
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Politics
Efforts on against level playing field: BNP
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Tuesday alleged that a particular party was deliberately attempting to undermine the level-playing field in the run-up to the Jatiya Sangsad elections, raising the issue
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New political platform likely Friday
Frontline organisers of the July uprising are launching a new political platform on Friday, aimed at laying the foundation for a democratic socialist political party.
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July Oikya urges EC to cancel nominations of JP, NDF  candidates
A group of protesters under the banner of July Oikya on Tuesday submitted a memorandum to the Election Commission, demanding the cancellation of nomination papers filed by the candidates of
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July Oikya march to Election Commission intercepted by police
Police on Tuesday blocked a march by a group of protesters under the banner of ‘July Oikya’ in front of the city’s Nirbachan Bhaban as they attempted to march towards
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AB Party’s Monju apologises for joining Jamaat-led alliance
Mojibur Rahman Monju, chairman of the Amar Bangladesh Party, on Tuesday apologised to the public for joining the 11-party alliance led by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, admitting that the move undermined expectations
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ইরানে সাধারণ বিক্ষোভ যেভাবে রূপ নিয়েছে গণঅভ্যুত্থানে
ইরানের তলানিতে ঠেকে যাওয়া অর্থনীতি এবং মুদ্রার রেকর্ড দরপতনের প্রতিবাদে শুরু হওয়া বিক্ষোভ এখন দেশজুড়ে গণঅভ্যুত্থানে রূপ নিয়েছে। গত ২৮ ডিসেম্বর থেকে শুরু হওয়া এই
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ইরানের অস্থিরতা কতটা বদলে দেবে বিশ্ব রাজনীতির চিত্র?
ইরানে চলমান গণবিক্ষোভ এখন এক ঐতিহাসিক সন্ধিক্ষণে এসে দাঁড়িয়েছে, যা দেশটির বর্তমান শাসনব্যবস্থার পতন ঘটিয়ে বিশ্ব রাজনীতি ও জ্বালানি বাজারের মানচিত্র বদলে দিতে পা
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Business
Al-Arafah Islami Bank holds workshop on general banking management
A 3-day training workshop titled 'General Banking Management' at Al-Arafah Islami Bank has begun at the Bank's Training Institute. Managing Director and CEO Mohd Rafat Ullah Khan inaugurated the workshop
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Walton felicitates 560 of its best employees
Electronics giant and superbrand Walton Hi-Tech Industries PLC has given special honors and awards to 560 people for their special contributions to enhancing the brand image of the organization and
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Zaber & Zubair hosts 17th Fabric Week featuring Spring–Summer ’27 collection
Zaber & Zubair Fabrics Limited, a global leader in sustainable and innovative textile solutions, has started the six-day-long 17th edition of its signature Fabric Week, showcasing its innovation and product
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Editorial
Unlicensed, unskilled driving threaten road safety
Most of the road accidents that exact a heavy toll are caused by unskilled, reckless driving. Moreover, the scale of lawlessness around licensing and driver competence represents a systemic failure.
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Democracy, disillusionment and path forward
‘THERE is no last word in politics’ is a phrase frequently used by Bangladeshi politicians to justify unprincipled compromise and to excuse disregard for ordinary citizens. Yet there is indeed
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Is Iran's situation different this time?
There is no easy way to see clearly what is happening in Iran. Everyone is interpreting reality through their own lens. One group says the Islamic Revolution is not easy
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Missed reforms leave heavy burden for next govt
THE interim government, which assumed office on August 8, 2024 after the fall of the Awami League regime and initiated various reforms in state governance in the changed political context,
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Life style
Cannes Film Festival: a look back at some of the most spectacular red-carpet moments
Let's take a look back at some of the most memorable walks up the steps to the Palais des Festivals from the last few years.
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Cannes 2015: slit skirts, capes and crop tops among the red carpet trends
Movies may take center stage at the Cannes Film Festival, but the event is also a celebration of glamorous fashion. Once again this year, the celebrities on the Croisette offered
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The rising nerd chic
It is no more just about comics and superheroes or being studious and introverted, it is about personality and vibrancy. The stereotypical nerd image is quite outdated for the 21st
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