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DU students stage Tabula Rasa
The students of the Department of Theatre and Performance Studies at Dhaka University staged a theatre production titled ‘Tabula Rasa’ at the university's Natmandal on Wednesday...
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Translations on high demand
Publishers, stall managers, and translators at the Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2026 observed on Wednesday that translations drove the country’s publishing industry and those were on high demand throughout the
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Iran hits ships in Gulf chokepoint
Iran fired on two commercial ships in the Gulf on Wednesday, setting at least one vessel on fire, as it pressed its campaign against its energy-exporting neighbours and forced world
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Govt seeks temporary US waiver to buy Russian oil
Finance and planning minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury on Wednesday said that the government had sought a temporary waiver from the United States to buy fuel oil from Russia amid
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What the Pakistan–Afghanistan conflict means for Bangladesh
For Bangladesh, supporting Pakistan subtly advances "Bangladesh First" by fostering a South Asian balance of power. It navigates through turbulent waters amidst India-Pakistan hostility, China-India rivalry, amid Teesta disputes, and
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Salahuddin cites Liberation War to defend indemnity for July Uprising leaders
Home minister argues wartime and uprising actions should not always be treated as human rights violations
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When could the US-Israel war on Iran end?
How long could this war continue? We explore that in today’s Star Explains.
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Bangladesh
Ex-CJ Khairul Haque secures bail in ACC case, cleared for release from jail
The High Court on Wednesday granted bail to former Chief Justice ABM Khairul Haque in a case filed by Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). The HC bench of Justice Sheikh Md Zakir
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FBI delegation meets IGP, discusses cooperation on cyber security and technology-based investigations
A four-member delegation of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), led by Suhel Daud, paid a courtesy call on Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Bangladesh Md Ali Hossain Fakir
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Journalist Anis Alamgir gets bail in last case, way cleared for release
A Dhaka court on Wednesday granted bail to journalist Anis Alamgir in the second case related to allegations of illegal wealth accumulation, clearing the way for his release from jail...
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Bangladesh HC grants bail to ex-CJ Khairul in last case
The High Court on Wednesday granted bail to detained former chief justice ABM Khairul Haque in another case filed over his alleged acquisition of a 10-katha plot from the Rajdhani
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‘Take oath for Constitution Reform Council’
A day before the first session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad begins, Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has urged the BNP MPs to take oath as members of the Constitution Reform
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‘Careful what you say’
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday urged ministers and ruling party lawmakers to exercise restraint in their conduct and public remarks, warning that careless statements or behaviour could undermine the government’s
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Dhaka airport’s terminal 3 'likely within 9 months'
The third terminal of Shahjalal International Airport could become operational within nine months, State Minister for Civil Aviation and Tourism M Rashiduzzaman Millat has said. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday
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International
US may have struck Iranian girls' school after using outdated targeting data: Reuters
Reuters first reported that strike was likely carried out by US military
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Trump administration estimates Iran war cost at over $11 billion in six days: Reuters
Congress may soon consider providing billions in Iran war funding
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Foreign ministry says it can publish full text of letter with Jamaat ameer’s consent
Statement also clarifies no phone call was made to foreign minister from Jamaat regarding the letter
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Gorbachev’s glasnost gamble: The day the Soviet century tilted
A single succession rewrote the geopolitical script of the late 20th century
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Iran tells world to get ready for $200 a barrel
IEA to propose fastest ever release of strategic oil reserves
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Technology
Startup Bangladesh forms strategic alliance with LightCastle Partners
Startup Bangladesh Limited (SBL), the government-backed venture capital firm, has recently signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with LightCastle Partners, a Bangladesh-founded management consulting firm that operates internationally with
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Vivo launches Y31d in Bangladesh
Vivo has officially launched the Y31d smartphone in Bangladesh.
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Sony faces lawsuit for allegedly inflating PlayStation games' prices
Sony is fighting a London lawsuit worth almost £2 billion ($2.7 billion) that accuses the PlayStation maker of using its dominant position to inflate prices for digital games and add-ons,
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Meta to add location fees for advertisers
Meta will begin applying location fees to advertising costs in six countries starting July 1, 2026, passing on Digital Service Taxes to campaign budgets for the first time.
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Nvidia partners with ex-OpenAI CTO Mira Murati's AI startup
Nvidia has announced a multiyear strategic partnership with Thinking Machines Lab, an artificial intelligence startup founded last year by former OpenAI chief technology officer Mira Murati.
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Sport
Kvaratskhelia on fire as PSG crush Chelsea 5-2
Luis Enrique’s side twice went ahead through Bradley Barcola and Ousmane Dembele but were pegged back each time by Malo Gusto and Enzo Fernandez, only for Vitinha and Kvaratskhelia, with
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Havertz haunts former club as Arsenal rescue 1-1 draw at Leverkusen
Former Leverkusen player Havertz converted the late spot kick to cancel out Robert Andrich's 46th-minute header for the hosts, marking the first time this season that quadruple-chasing Arsenal had fallen
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Bangladesh secures record 8-wicket win over Pakistan in series opener
Bangladesh secured a historic 8-wicket victory against Pakistan on Wednesday, chasing down a meagre 114-run target before the Iftar break at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur. It was Bangladesh''s
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Bodo/Glimt down Sporting to continue dream Champions League debut
The Norwegians racked up a remarkable fifth consecutive win in the competition in the last-16 first leg at Aspmyra Stadion.
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Infantino says Trump welcomes Iran's World Cup participation
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday that he met with United States President Donald Trump, who told him he welcomed Iran’s participation in the 2026 Soccer World Cup, which
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NZ call up three uncapped players for SA T20Is
Mitchell Santner and Devon Conway will play a limited role in New Zealand's Twenty20 series against South Africa to allow them some rest after playing at the recently concluded World
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ঢাকায় চালু হচ্ছে বিখ্যাত পাকিস্তানি ফ্যাশন ব্রান্ড সানা সাফিনাজ
সানা সাফিনাজ (Sana Safinaz) মূলত ১৯৮৯ সালে প্রতিষ্ঠিত একটি পাকিস্তানি ফ্যাশন ব্র্যান্ড। যা দেশটির অন্যতম মর্যাদাপূর্ণ ও বহুমুখী ফ্যাশন লেবেল। ব্র্যান্ডটি প্রতিষ্ঠা করেন সানা হাশওয়ানি (Sana Hashwani) ও সাফিনাজ মুনির
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মধ্যরাতে লাইভে এসে যে প্রতিশ্রুতি দিলেন হাসনাত আবদুল্লাহ
মধ্যরাতে সামাজিক যোগাযোগমাধ্যমে নিজের নির্বাচনি এলাকার উন্নয়ন কর্মকাণ্ড ও প্রশাসনিক কার্যক্রম নিয়ে বিস্তারিত ব্যাখ্যা দিয়েছেন সংসদ সদস্য হাসনাত আবদুল্লাহ।
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দিনমুজুরকে পেটালেন ইউপি চেয়ারম্যান ও তার ছেলে
চৌধুরী মোহাম্মদ ফরিয়াদ: আসন্ন ঈদুল ফিতর উপলক্ষে সরকারি বরাদ্দকৃত চাল চুরি ও পাচারের প্রতিবাদ করায় সরকারি ট্যাগ অফিসারের উপস্থিতিতে দিনমুজুর সুহেলকে
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Business
Bangladesh seeks similar waiver to India from US to import Russian oil
Bangladesh has sought support from the United States to facilitate the import of fuel oil from Russia, citing global energy market uncertainties, Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury
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Unilever Bangladesh supports CRP and DRRA to expand rehabilitation and livelihoods
The initiative covers academic and residential fees for financially vulnerable students
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Oil falls on report of IEA proposing biggest oil release ever
Brent futures traded down 88 cents, or 1 percent, ‌at $86.92 a barrel by 0451 GMT
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Editorial
Ordinances of interim govt: First parliamentary session and future of reforms
The time during our interim government was like riding a fantastic roller coaster. There was excitement, thrill, and joy, along with uncertainty. However, we had a few specific goals, and
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Family Card launch signals a positive start
Government must not allow partisan influence, scammers to undermine its impact
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Will disability rights be finally delivered?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) Health Equity Report 2023, some 16 percent of the global population experiences a disability.
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Empowering NHRC is a must for Bangladesh
National human rights institutions, like the NHRC, ought to be established either through constitutional or legislative text.
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Ending child abuse is imperative. Can the new government rise to the challenge?
All forms of violence against children are preventable. What has been missing is consistent political will. The newly elected government has the mandate and the moral responsibility to lead.
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Entertainment
‘Tabula Rasa’ to be staged at Dhaka University
A new stage production titled “Tabula Rasa”, presented by the Theatre and Performance Studies Department of University of Dhaka, will be staged for three consecutive days beginning Tuesday.
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I had always wanted to work with Vicky Zahed: Badhan
Azmeri Haque Badhan has been steadily returning to the spotlight with a string of new projects after a challenging period in her career.
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Dr Ejaz pens two books on Humayun Ahmed for Boi Mela
Dr Ejaz immediately called the child closer and said warmly, “Give me the tea. Serve everyone tea.” The child’s joy seemed boundless. As the conversation came to an end, Dr
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Celebrating Bapparaj, Dhallywood’s tragic lover
While many actors of the era built their careers through action roles or triumphant romances, Bapparaj became known for portraying the defeated yet dignified lover — a man who sacrifices
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Life style
World Kidney Day tomorrow Is your kidney safe?
Most important test is to determine whether albumin (protein) is being excreted in the urine. Even healthy individuals should undergo this test once every year
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