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Madrasa teacher accused in rape of 11‑year‑old held
On April 23, the mother of the child filed a rape case against Sagor after discovering that her daughter was seven months pregnant
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Shakib Khan to produce four films
Dhallywood actor Shakib Khan is going to produce four films. Names of the films were announced at a signing event at the Zahir Raihan VIP...
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Opu breaks silence over marrying Shakib
Dhallywood actress Apu Biswas on Monday claimed that she got married with superstar Shakib Khan. Apu said they got married on April of...
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I’m hopeful of global release of my films: Shakib Khan
For his debut film in 1999, Shakib Khan got just Tk 5,000 as signing money and now the superstar bargains for a thousand times higher rate for a film with
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Month-long prints festival under way at Kala Kendra
A month-long prints festival, organised by Kala Kendra and the Kibria Printmaking Studio, is currently under way at the Kala Kendra premises in Lalmatia in the capital.
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‘Mamun: In Praise of Shadows’ wins best documentary at UKAFF
Makbul Chowdhury’s feature-length documentary, Mamun: In Praise of Shadows, won the best documentary film award at the 28th edition of the UK Asian Film Festival, currently under way at the
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Bangladesh
Farmers forced to sell paddy at half its cost
Farmers in the haor region have suffered a further decline in Boro paddy prices as intermittent rain and clouds continue to prevent proper drying of harvested crops.
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Bangladesh drilling deep in hunt for gas
Bangladesh has embarked on its deepest-ever gas exploration at the Titas field, as the government seeks to unlock untapped reserves far below previously drilled levels and alleviate mounting pressure on
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Robust civil-military relations essential for national sovereignty: Defence adviser
Brigadier General (Retd) AKM Shamsul Islam, has emphasised the importance of coordinated efforts between the military and civil administration to ensure national security and stability
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Accused arrested in case of 11-year-old girl’s pregnancy
According to local residents, the case statement, and police sources, the accused had established a women’s Qawmi madrasah four years ago.
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Two Juba Dal leaders expelled over RDA tender box snatching
Two leaders of Juba Dal, the youth wing of the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party, have been expelled over their alleged involvement in snatching and opening a tender box at the
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USF to confer posthumous doctorates on Limon, Bristy
Bristy's body to reach Dhaka on May 9
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20 percent higher revenue target for next year
NBR will have to collect Tk 6,04,000cr
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International
US declares Iran offensive over, warns force remains an option
Rubio's remarks came after Washington's top military officer said American forces remain ready to resume combat operations if ordered, as clashes in the vital waterway threatened to unravel a fragile
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100 years on Earth: Iconic naturalist Attenborough marks century
Attenborough's natural history series, such as "Life on Earth", in which he had a famous encounter with mountain gorillas in Rwanda, have brought the most remote corners of the planet
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Iranian foreign minister Araghchi meets with Chinese counterpart in Beijing
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi met with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi for talks in Beijing on Wednesday, according to China’s Xinhua news agency...
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Eight dead in fire at shopping centre west of Tehran
Iranian media showed video of a plume of heavy smoke rising from the site
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Russian attacks kill 27 before deadline for ceasefire proposed by Kyiv
Russian attacks hit cities in eastern Ukraine as deadline runs out
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Stocks foreign investment drops by 70pc in 5 years
Foreign investments in Bangladesh’s stock market plunged by 70 per cent over the past five years to $914.58 million at the end of December 2025, underscoring sustained capital outflows and
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Technology
This website lets you compare salaries in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh’s job market, salary information rarely circulates in the open. Candidates are often expected to negotiate, justify expectations and make career decisions with limited visibility into what roles actually
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Samsung Electronics market value tops $1 tn on chip boom
The company has emerged as a key player -- alongside domestic rival SK hynix -- in the supply of high-performing chips
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OpenAI releases GPT-5.5 Instant as new default ChatGPT model
OpenAI has released GPT-5.5 Instant, a new foundation model that will replace GPT-5.3 Instant as the default model powering ChatGPT, with the company saying the update significantly reduces the rate
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AI is creating an enormous number of jobs: Nvidia CEO
Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, has sought to counter growing concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) displacing workers, arguing that the technology is generating jobs rather than eliminating them.
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Infinix launches HOT 70 in Bangladesh
Infinix has recently launched the HOT 70 smartphone in Bangladesh.
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Sport
PSG 'not here to defend' against Bayern, says Luis Enrique
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said his side's one-goal first leg lead meant "nothing" ahead of Wednesday's second Champions League semi-final at Bayern Munich.
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Saka ends Arsenal's 20-year wait to reach Champions League final
Arsenal reached the Champions League final for the first time in 20 years as Bukayo Saka sealed a 1-0 win against Atletico Madrid on Tuesday.
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Injured Chelsea forward Estevao being treated in Brazil
Chelsea's teenage Brazilian forward Estevao has begun treatment on his hamstring injury back in his homeland in a bid to be fit for the World Cup, a source at Palmeiras
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Hollow promises, dying district leagues crippling Bangladesh football
How can Bangladesh football progress? The answer to this, or similar queries, is almost always delivered by experts and even Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) authorities in a more or less
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Arteta hails ‘incredible night’ as Arsenal reach historic Champions League final
A tap-in from captain Bukayo Saka just before halftime and a ninth clean sheet in this season's competition gave Arsenal a 2-1 aggregate semi-final victory over Atletico Madrid.
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আলোচিত
সাভারে ১৩ দফা দাবিতে হেফাজতের বিক্ষোভ সমাবেশ
মঙ্গলবার (৫ মে) বিকেলে উপজেলার হেমায়েতপুরে ঢাকা-আরিচা মহাসড়কে এ বিক্ষোভ সমাবেশ অনুষ্ঠিত হয়।
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যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের সঙ্গে বাণিজ্য চুক্তি নিয়ে উদ্বেগ অযৌক্তিক: বাণিজ্যমন্ত্রী
বাংলাদেশ ও যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের মধ্যে চলমান বাণিজ্য চুক্তি নিয়ে দেশে নানা মহলে আলোচনা-উদ্বেগ থাকলেও সরকার তা অযৌক্তিক বলেই মনে করছে। বাণিজ্যমন্ত্রী খন্দকার আব্দুল মুক্তাদির বলেছেন, আন্তর্জাতিক
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‘বিগত ফ্যাসিস্ট সরকার বিদেশে ২০০ বিলিয়ন ডলার পাচার করেছে’
জাতীয় সংসদের হুইপ এবিএম আশরাফ উদ্দিন নিজান বলেছেন, বিগত ফ্যাসিস্ট সরকার দুইশ বিলিয়ন ডলার দেশ থেকে লুট করে বিদেশে পাচার করেছে। এত বিপুল পরিমাণ অর্থ পাচার হয়ে গেল
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আখলাকি সঙ্কট, আত্মবিস্মৃতি ও উত্তরণের পথ
আমরা আখলাকি সঙ্কটকে যেভাবে দেখছি, তা সভ্যতার গভীর অসুস্থতার সাথে যুক্ত। তাই এর উত্তরণও কোনো একক পদক্ষেপে সম্ভব নয়। এটি একটি ধীর, গভীর এবং বহুমাত্রিক পুনর্গঠনপ্রক্রিয়া। যেখানে মানুষকে তার ভেতর
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Politics
BNP eyes long-overdue overhaul of affiliate bodies
Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman has instructed senior party leaders to prepare a list of potential candidates for key posts in the party’s associated and affiliated bodies.
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Govt plans polls to local bodies within a year
The government plans to hold elections for all tiers of local government bodies within a year, including city corporations, district councils, upazila parishads, municipalities, and union parishads.
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Shapla Chattar killings: Parties demand independent probe on 13th anniversary
Speakers and political leaders call for a fair investigation and justice for those killed during the Hefazat rally
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'If you run the country like Ershad, you may face the same fate as Ershad'
Asif Mahmud says ruling party stalling local govt polls, betraying people's mandate
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Recognise Shapla Chattar victims as martyrs: NCP’s Akhter
Rangpur-4 MP demands justice for those killed on May 5, 2013
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Business
Scope inlaid in pact for review suiting national interest
Bangladesh retains the option to review and adjust its trade treaty with the United States in keeping with national interest, says Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir to dispel doubts. The
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Govt to scrap Dhaka-Gazipur BRT project
The government is set to scrap the long-delayed and controversial Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project and convert the dedicated Dhaka airport-Gazipur corridor into a regular road network, officials said on
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Interest payments on government debts swallow huge sums
Rising interest payments on government borrowings swallow a huge sum of Tk 712.53 billion during July-December of this fiscal year, in a 22-percent annualised increase. A latest report prepared by
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Editorial
Improve health services in the hills
The ongoing measles crisis has exposed myriad gaps in our public healthcare infrastructure, especially in the most remote regions.
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Can Bangladesh ease dollar dependency without risking stability?
Empirical data confirms the ongoing trend. According to figures released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the US dollar’s share of foreign currency reserves decreased from roughly 71 percent in
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How positive has the journey of democracy been?
In the new political reality of Bangladesh, the first session of the National Parliament was, in a sense, a combined reflection of expectations, possibilities, and uncertainties. This session was an
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What BJP’s win in West Bengal means for Bangladesh
The rise of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Bengal is more than just another electoral outcome.
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Anti-torture laws without real safeguards are not enough
Bangladesh does not suffer from a shortage of solemn words against torture. Article 35(5) of the constitution prohibits torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment.
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Entertainment
Audience response to ‘Eta Amaderi Golpo’ surprised me: Monira Mithu
Monira Mithu’s portrayal of a mother in the drama has moved millions to tears and earned her widespread acclaim.
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Singers making their way to the screen
The transition from music to acting is hardly unusual. Many vocalists have made guest appearances in dramas and films over the years, including Azam Khan, Bappa Mazumder, Samina Chowdhury, Fahmida
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Christopher Nolan unveils first trailer for ‘The Odyssey’
The film, based on “The Odyssey”, stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, the King of Ithaca, tracing his long journey home after the Trojan War. Anne Hathaway plays Penelope, while Tom
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Irrfan Khan, Vidya Balan’s ‘The Last Tenant’ released after 25 years
Titled “The Last Tenant”, the project premiered on YouTube on April 29, coinciding with Khan’s death anniversary. The film, written and directed by Sarthak Dasgupta, offers an early look at
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Health
Fund crunch squeezes free medicines for poor
Thousands of patients across Bangladesh are in a similar bind. NCD corners are running short of supplies due to a funding crunch.
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Rising burden of kidney diseases: Patients caught between costly private care and poor govt service
The woes of kidney patients are deepening in Bangladesh amid poor service management in government hospitals and costly treatment in private facilities. On the other hand, the number of such
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