Headline
Suicide bomber kills 31 in Shia mosque in Pakistan's Islamabad
Deadliest suicide attack in Islamabad in over a decade
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Japan PM wins Trump backing ahead of snap election
Japanese premier Sanae Takaichi won US president Donald Trump’s full endorsement on Friday, two days before snap elections that polls suggest may see her coalition romp home with a super-majority.
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Trump says he needs election wins to feed ‘own ego’
US president Donald Trump, who was elected twice to the nation’s highest office but still refuses to concede his 2020 defeat, said Thursday he needed to win at polls to
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Venezuela amnesty bill excludes gross rights abuses under Chavez, Maduro
Venezuela’s parliament on Thursday gave its initial approval to a landmark amnesty bill covering the types of charges used to lock up..
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Taiwan’s political standoff stalls $40b defence plan
Taiwanese president Lai Ching-te’s ambitious $40 billion defence spending plan is caught in a political deadlock..
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Thailand votes after three PMs in two years
Thais vote Sunday in an election pitting the popular reformists who won last time against the conservative who ended up as prime minister..
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Bangladesh
Exploration resumes at iron mine in Rangpur after six decades
Exploration activities have resumed at the country’s first iron ore mine in Pirganj upazila of Rangpur after nearly six decades. Scientists are hopeful of discovering not only iron but also
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Dhaka-20 constituency: 13 polling centres identified as risky
Voting for the 13th parliamentary election in the Dhaka-20 (Dhamrai) constituency will be held at 147 polling centres, of which 13 have been identified as risky. The authorities concerned are
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Security, voter participation, level playing field: EU's 3 areas of focus in election
The European Union (EU) said it will focus on three key areas while observing Bangladesh’s upcoming 13th parliamentary election. EU election observation mission chief and European Parliament member Ivars Ijabs
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Cotton cultivation gaining popularity in Dinajpur
Cotton cultivation is gaining popularity day by day in Dinajpur. Due to lower production costs and minimal risk of loss compared to other crops, farmers are increasingly turning to cotton
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Jamaat ameer in Faridpur: Freedom beckons on Feb 12 as we stand on ruins
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Dr Shafiqur Rahman on Friday said that standing on the ruins, February 12 parliamentary election is calling for the nation’s freedom. He made the remarks while addressing
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People’s aspirations unmet in past 12 elections: Jamaat chief
Jamaat pledges justice, jobs and recovery of laundered money if voted to power
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BNP promises strong, professional army free from political influence
Manifesto stresses sovereignty, modern warfare readiness, and self-reliance
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International
Tunisia detains MP critical of president
A Tunisian court yesterday ordered the detention of a lawmaker accused of criticising President Kais Saied following recent floods, his lawyer told AFP.
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The global maelstrom whipped up by the Epstein files
From royals to intellectuals, politicians to sport moguls, tech magnates and CEOs, the latest tranche of published documents from the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein has spotlighted a
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In show of support, Canada, France open consulates in Greenland
Canada and France, which both oppose US President Donald Trump’s claim to Greenland, will open consulates in the Danish autonomous territory’s capital on Friday, in a strong show of support
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UN to give sanction exemptions on North Korea aid projects
The UN Security Council sanctions committee on North Korea is to give exemptions for humanitarian aid projects in the impoverished country, diplomatic sources in Seoul told AFP on Friday. The
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Greenland villagers focus on normal life amid stress of US threat
Proudly showing off photographs on her tablet of her grandson’s first hunt, Dorthe Olsen refuses to let the turmoil sparked by US President Donald Trump take over her life in
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Millions of new Epstein files name global figures
The US government has released millions of pages of documents linked to late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, revealing connections to numerous high-profile figures worldwide, including Elon Musk,
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The Gaza ceasefire began months ago. Here’s why the fighting persists
As the bodies of two dozen Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes arrived at hospitals in Gaza on Wednesday, the director of one asked a question that has echoed across the
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Technology
How to find your polling centre on your smartphone
How to find your polling centre in Bangladesh using the official Election Commission app.
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So, how do you vote?
Complete guide to the 2026 Bangladesh election. How to check your voter details with NID, find your polling centre, and how to cast the vote.
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Sport
T20 World Cup begins amid political chaos
The 10th edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup begins today in India and Sri Lanka against the backdrop of a chaotic build-up dominated by political turmoil, which eventually
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Shooter Robiul finishes 15th in New Delhi
Bangladeshi shooter Robiul Islam finished 15th among 22 competitors in the qualification round of the men’s 10m air rifle event at the Asian Shooting Championships in New Delhi on Friday.
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BCB in flux over directors’ displeasure at Najmul’s comments
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) appears to be in a state of flux after several directors confronted finance committee chairman M Najmul Islam over remarks he made in a recent
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Newcastle manager Howe pleads for Woltemade patience
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has urged fans to be patient with club-record signing Nick Woltemade now the rest of the Premier League is getting to know the German striker's strengths
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Athar Ali Khan in T20WC commentary panel
Despite Bangladesh’s absence from the tournament, the country will still have representation through Athar Ali Khan. The popular commentator has been named in the star-studded commentary panel for the ICC’s
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আলোচিত
নির্বাচিত হলে জুলাই সনদ বাস্তবায়নের প্রতিশ্রুতি তারেক রহমানের
আসন্ন ত্রয়োদশ জাতীয় সংসদ নির্বাচনকে সামনে রেখে নির্বাচনী ইশতেহার ঘোষণা করেছে বিএনপি। শুক্রবার (৬ ফেব্রুয়ারি) বিকেলে রাজধানীর হোটেল প্যান প্যাসিফিক সোনারগাঁওয়ে আনুষ্ঠানিকভাবে এই ইশতেহার ঘোষণা করেন বিএনপির চেয়ারম্যান তারেক রহমান।
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মুসলমানের জন্য জামায়াতকে ভোট দেওয়া হারাম : হেফাজত আমির
মুসলমানের জন্য জামায়াতকে ভোট দেওয়া হারাম : হেফাজত আমির
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হাদি হত্যার বিচার করা হবে: শফিকুর রহমান
বাংলাদেশ জামায়াতে ইসলামীর আমির ডা. শফিকুর রহমান বলেছেন, শহীদ শরীফ ওসমান বিন হাদি ঝালকাঠির গর্ব। এই জনপদের সাহসী ও প্রতিবাদী সন্তান ছিলেন তিনি। তিনি কোনো ব্যক্তি বা দলের নয়, পুরো
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জীবন বিসর্জন দিলেও মা-বোনদের ইজ্জত ক্ষুণ্ন হতে দেব না: জামায়াত আমির
বাংলাদেশ জামায়াতে ইসলামীর আমির ডা. শফিকুর রহমান ঘোষণা করেছেন, দেশের মানুষের অধিকার রক্ষা এবং মা-বোনদের নিরাপত্তা নিশ্চিত করতে তিনি প্রয়োজনে নিজের জীবন দিতেও প্রস্তুত আছেন। শুক্রবার (৬ ফেব্রুয়ারি) সকাল ১০টায়
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বাংলাদেশকে ছাড়াই শনিবার থেকে শুরু হচ্ছে টি-টোয়েন্টি বিশ্বকাপ
আগামীকাল শনিবার (৭ ফেব্রুয়ারি) পর্দা উঠবে টি-টোয়েন্টি বিশ্বকাপের। টি-টোয়েন্টি ক্রিকেটের দশম আসরে এবার প্রতিনিধিত্ব করছে ২০ দল। এবারের আসরে থাকছে না বাংলাদেশ। আয়োজক দেশ হিসেবে আছে ভারত ও শ্রীলঙ্কা।
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৬ আরব দেশের সঙ্গে ঐতিহাসিক চুক্তির পথে ভারত
বিশ্বজুড়ে শুল্ক বাধা ও বাণিজ্য যুদ্ধের অস্থিরতার মধ্যে ভারতের জন্য এক বিশাল কৌশলগত বাজার হিসেবে আবির্ভূত হচ্ছে উপসাগরীয় দেশগুলো।
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জাবের গুলিবিদ্ধের তথ্য কারা ছড়ালো?
ইনকিলাব মঞ্চের মুখপাত্র ওসমান হাদি হত্যাকাণ্ডের বিচার চেয়ে গত দুইদিন ধরে আন্দোলন করছেন সংগঠনটির সদস্যরা। বৃহস্পতিবার রাতভর অবস্থানের পর শুক্রবার দিনভরও প্রধান উপদেষ্টার বাসভবন যমুনার অদূরে হোটেল ইন্টারকন্টিনেন্টাল মোড়ের সড়কে
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জনগণকে না জানিয়ে বন্দর ইজারা দেওয়া গণস্বার্থের পরিপন্থী: ফরহাদ মজহার
জনগণকে না জানিয়ে বন্দর ইজারা দেওয়া গণস্বার্থের পরিপন্থী বলে মন্তব্য করেছেন কবি ও চিন্তক ফরহাদ মজহার। তিনি বলেছেন, এ ধরনের সিদ্ধান্ত স্বচ্ছ আলোচনার মাধ্যমে শ্রমিক, ব্যবসায়ীসহ সংশ্লিষ্ট সব স্টেকহোল্ডারকে যুক্ত
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Business
Bitcoin rallies, tops $70,000 as risk assets stabilize
The digital currency market has struggled for months since a record crash last October sent bitcoin tumbling from an all-time peak and investor sentiment toward these assets has cooled.
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Toyota names close ally of chairman Toyoda as next CEO
Surprise move will see current CEO Koji Sato step down from April 1 after just three years at the helm
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Ctg port employees to resume indefinite strike from Sunday
CPA move seeking travel bans and asset probes against protesters has derailed talks
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Editorial
Journalists’ safety is essential to a credible election
The editors’ councils’ call to ensure journalists’ safety ahead of the upcoming elections is a timely and necessary one, especially as journalists in Bangladesh continue to face threats that undermine
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Can Bangladesh get rid of fraud?
The Chief Advisor of Bangladesh recently made probably one of the most candid statements as the head of the country when he called “Bangladesh as world champion in fraud.” This
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Bangladesh needs more than just a ‘free and fair’ election
Bangladeshis deserve a government and an opposition willing and able to work together to address the problems of greatest concern to the country.
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I can manage myself just fine, thanks.
I felt the first premonition on the night of “July 36.” In a post-rebellion Dhaka, festive streets, no certainty of what lay beyond that night—but hope permeated the air that
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Opinion Dynastic rule versus cronyism in politics
In Bangladesh, organisational forces are using democratic mechanisms to impose organisational rule. From the outside, the process appears democratic, but beneath the surface it cultivates deeply anti-democratic ideas within public
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Entertainment
Bangladesh’s ‘Master’ wins award at Rotterdam Film Festival
Bangladesh has secured a major achievement at the International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR) 2026, as political thriller "Master", directed by Rezwan Shahriar Sumit, won the Big Screen Award in the
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Stars line up for cameos in Taylor Swift’s’ 90s-themed ‘Opalite’
Taylor Swift is bringing a dose of nostalgia and star power to her latest music video.
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Election campaign songs: A multi-million taka market
From city alleyways to rural bazars and open fields, election campaign songs are blaring everywhere. Most of these songs borrow, often outright copy, the tunes of popular Bangla hits. Makful
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Slipknot’s long-lost project ‘Look Outside Your Window’ finally set for release
After more than 15 years of speculation, Slipknot’s long-rumoured side project “Look Outside Your Window” is officially set to see the light of day. The album will be released as
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Health
'New govt should prioritise primary healthcare, UHC'
Public health experts have suggested the upcoming elected government prioritise primary healthcare services and universal health coverage (UHC) as the health-sector reform commission formed by the interim government dissatisfied them.
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