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Conventional banks lead remittances as Islamic lenders recover ground
Conventional banks continued to dominate remittance inflows between November 2023 and November 2025, even as Islamic banks recorded a noticeable recovery in market share over the past year, according to
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NBR misses target by Tk 46,000cr despite 14% collection growth
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) posted a 14 percent growth in revenue collection in the first half of the current fiscal year (FY), yet missed the target for the
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Prachyanat School staged Guinea Pig at BSA
The 49th batch of Prachyanat School of Acting and Design staged ‘Guinea Pig’, written by Mamunur Rashid and directed by Sakhawat Hossain Rezvi, at the Experimental Theatre Hall of Bangladesh
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July uprising came after years of repression: Mustafa Zaman
Artist-critic Mustafa Zaman said that after years of repression, the July uprising occurred and it can happen again in the future if the state cannot acknowledge people’s desires which articulated
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Spinners, apparel exporters at odds over yarn imports
Textile millers and garment exporters are at odds over the government’s move to withdraw the duty-free import facility for certain types of yarn, a step meant for protecting local spinning
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BB to unveil monetary policy on Jan 29
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) is going to unveil its monetary policy statement for January to June of the current fiscal year on January 29, at a time when inflation remains
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Stubborn and sticky: Why inflation defies monetary tightening
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) is grappling with an obstinate economic reality: inflation.
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Bangladesh
EC directs security measures for seven Jamaat leaders ahead of national polls
Order issued following Jamaat application citing law-and-order concerns
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1,967 candidates in the race for 13th national election
305 aspirants withdrew candidacy, EC says
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BURNING BODIES OF PROTESTERS: Hearing ends, verdict any day
The International Crimes Tribunal-2 on Tuesday concluded hearing arguments in the crimes against humanity case over the killing of six protesters in Ashulia during the July 2024 mass uprising.
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Next pay scale execution challenging: finance adviser
Finance adviser Salehuddin Ahmed on Tuesday said that the implementation of next pay scale, as far as the financial involvement was concerned, would be challenging.
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Govt approves administrative restructuring at NICAR meet
The interim government on Tuesday approved some administrative-restructuring decisions with a view to improving "transparency, efficiency and accountability" across key state institutions. At a meeting of the National Implementation Committee
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No rent hike in 2 years, tenants must have access to roof and main gate
DNCC drafts house rent guidelines for the capital, incorporating 16 directives
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No case filed yet over attack on RAB at Jungle Salimpur
No case was filed until Tuesday night over the attack on a Rapid Action Battalion team in Jungle Salimpur in Sitakunda upazila of Chattogram that left one RAB member dead
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International
EU chief vows 'massive' Greenland investments
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday the bloc plans "massive" investments in Greenland
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Global tourism hit new record level in 2025 despite 'weak' US results: UN
The number of international tourist arrivals recorded worldwide hit 1.52 billion in 2025
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World cannot revert to ‘law of the jungle’
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng warned yesterday that the world must not revert to the “law of the jungle”, speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos as Washington
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'We don't give in to bullies': Macron says after Trump's tariff threat
France prefers rule of law to brutality, he says at Davos
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UK defends Chagos deal after Trump accuses London of great stupidity
The UK government said on Tuesday its deal to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius “secures” the future of a key US-UK military base on the Indian Ocean archipelago, after
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EU vows unflinching response to Trump’s Greenland gambit
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen vowed on Tuesday an “unflinching” response to Donald Trump’s threats over Greenland, as the US president said he was ready to hold a
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Almost half of Kyiv without heat, power, after Russian attack
An overnight Russian bombardment left thousands of residential buildings in Kyiv without heating and water in -14C temperatures on Tuesday, when the Ukrainian capital was already scrambling to restore vital
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Technology
OpenAI's revenue surpassed $20 bln in 2025: OpenAI CFO
OpenAI's Chief Financial Officer, Sarah Friar, recently announced that the company's annualised revenue for 2025 has surpassed $20 billion, a significant increase from $6 billion in 2024.
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Microsoft issues OOB fix for Windows cloud PC failures
Microsoft has recently released a series of emergency out-of-band (OOB) updates for Windows 10, Windows 11 and Windows Server to address problems introduced by its January 2026 security patches, including
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Former Assassin’s Creed head hit Ubisoft with nearly $1 mln lawsuit
Marc-Alexis Côté, the former head of Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed franchise, has filed a lawsuit against the French games publisher seeking CAD $1.3 million (around USD 937k), alleging that his departure
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A guide for Gen Z founders: Navigating Bangladesh’s unfriendly, orthodox startup ecosystem
In Bangladesh, promise collides with a different set of frictions. Many Gen Z founders carry more self-awareness than spatial awareness; they can read a room emotionally but still misread how
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The Gen-Z guide to managing your manager
Managing a manager used to sound like an act of rebellion. However, today it has become a quiet professional necessity.
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Sport
Litton paints the sombre picture that prevails
It seems as if nothing happening on the pitch is significant enough to overshadow the events unfolding off it.
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Bodo/Glimt stun Man City to get first-ever Champions League win
Manchester City suffered a humiliating 3-1 defeat against Bodo/Glimt on Tuesday as the Norwegian minnows caused one of the biggest shocks in Champions League history.
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Salah back in Liverpool squad after AFCON
Mohamed Salah made his much-anticipated return to the Liverpool squad on Tuesday following the Africa Cup of Nations as the club prepare to face Marseille in the Champions League.
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Jesus fires Arsenal past Inter and into Champions League last 16
Gabriel Jesus pushed Arsenal into the last 16 of the Champions League with a double in Tuesday's 3-1 win at Inter Milan, which made the Gunners mathematically sure of a
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Sporting Lisbon stun holders PSG in Champions League
Holders Paris Saint-Germain fell 2-1 to Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday, making their chances of direct qualification for the Champions League last-16 more difficult.
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আলোচিত
গণভোটে ‘না’ ভোট দেওয়ার আহ্বান জিএম কাদেরের
জাতীয় পার্টির চেয়ারম্যান জিএম কাদের আসন্ন গণভোটে ‘না’ ভোট দেওয়ার আহ্বান জানিয়েছেন। তিনি বলেছেন, এই গণভোট সংবিধানবিরোধী, অবাস্তব এবং বাস্তবায়িত...
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বাংলাদেশের চাল আমদানির খবরে খুশি ভারতীয় ব্যবসায়ীরা
ভারত থেকে বেসরকারিভাবে আরও দুই লাখ টন সেদ্ধ চাল আমদানির অনুমতি দিয়েছে বাংলাদেশ সরকার। ঢাকার এ সিদ্ধান্তে খুশি ভারতীয় মিল মালিক এবং রফতানিকারকরা। তারা বলছেন, নতুন করে চাল আমদানির অনুমতির
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চট্টগ্রামের জঙ্গল সলিমপুর যেন 'দেশের ভেতর আরেক দেশ'
চট্টগ্রামের সীতাকুণ্ড উপজেলার জঙ্গল সলিমপুর, যেটিকে অনেকেই 'দেশের ভেতর আরেক দেশ' এবং 'সন্ত্রাসীদের নিরাপদ আশ্রয়স্থল' হিসেবে বর্ণনা করেন। কেন সেটা বলা হয়, তা বুঝতে হলে ফিরে তাকাতে হবে জঙ্গল সলিমপুরের
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শাকসু নির্বাচন স্থগিত : বিএনপি ও ছাত্রদলকে দায়ী করলেন শিক্ষার্থীরা
বিএনপি ও ছাত্রদল তাদের সর্বোচ্চ শক্তি দিয়ে এই নির্বাচনকে আটকানোর জন্য চেষ্টা করছে। যার কারণে আমাদের লড়াইটা আরো দীর্ঘ হচ্ছে।
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Politics
Jamaat pledges to build country free of corruption
The Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Tuesday announced a 31-point policy charter, including zero tolerance for corruption, before the forthcoming Jatiya Sangsad elections.
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Home ministry ordered to give security to seven Jamaat leaders
The Election Commission on Tuesday directed the home ministry to provide personal security to the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami amir and six other senior party leaders ahead of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad
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BNP-Jamaat clash leaves dozen injured in city
At least a dozen people were injured in a clash between activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, allegedly over conducting electoral campaigns, in the capital’s Mirpur area
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July memorial museum to show path to nation: Yunus
Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday said that if the nation became bewildered for any reason it would find path in the July Uprising Memorial Museum, noting that it
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Business
NSU distributes winter clothes to security and support staff
The initiative, sponsored by Southeast Bank PLC, distributed 1,000 blankets to provide winter relief
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Gold crosses Tk 240,000 a bhori for the first time
New price to take effect from tomorrow, says Bajus
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Pay commission to submit recommendations tomorrow
The new pay structure may be partially implemented from January 1 this year
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Editorial
A national govt will pose risks in Bangladesh
We are moving towards a national election after a long time. There is endless interest and enthusiasm among the general public regarding this matter, and there are also various speculations
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Inseparable institutional twins
THE December 18 arson attack on institutions of free speech, dissent and democracy was not merely an act of vandalism; it was an assault on the foundations that make democratic
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Developing advanced healthcare facilities at home
With fewer than one hospital bed available per 1,000 patients and still fewer doctors to attend them, the need for more hospital beds and healthcare professionals in the country has
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Perils of rivers around Dhaka
DHAKA has a fairly long history, though its pre-Muslim past is obscure. In the Akbarnama, Dhaka is referred to as a thana. The weaker small city with thatched houses (Manucci,
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The scholar’s cage
THE primary role of a university is not merely to transmit existing knowledge to a new generation; it is to expand the boundaries of human understanding through research. A university
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Entertainment
Bangladeshi film ‘Saatao’ receives Best Feature Film Award at NAIFF
The winners were announced on the closing day of the festival, where “Saatao” emerged as the top film in its category. The film has previously been screened at several national
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I still write for joy: Abul Hayat
After decades of artistic achievement, Abul Hayat continues to write; not out of obligation or ambition, but for the enduring joy that words bring him.
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Germany’s largest daily highlights Bangladesh’s July Revolution Memorial
Curated by a team led by architects Marina Tabassum and Tanzim Wahab, both participants in the movement, the museum preserves graffiti, debris, and personal belongings left behind on the day
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Bangladeshi short film 'The Haze' receives Honourable Mention at AIMAFF
Director Nasir Khandaker said, “This award is a tribute to the hard work and passion of our entire team. It encourages us to keep experimenting with the power of sound
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Health
Why “boys don’t cry” harms emotional growth
Address emotional suppression in Bangladeshi households where toxic masculinity hinders child development. Dr Helal Uddin Ahmed explains how blocking tears triggers aggression and depression, necessitating empathy to foster emotional intelligence
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Eza Chowdhury explains how yoga supports emotional healing
Embrace holistic healing with Eza Chowdhury, founder of Samadi Wellness in Bangladesh. Transitioning from Canadian finance to yoga, she integrates trauma-informed breathwork and meditation, proving mindfulness fosters emotional resilience and
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