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Rethinking secularism in South Asia today
The Daily Star (TDS): We have discussed secularism in the pre-independence period. How did it evolve in independent India?
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Two-day literary festival begins in Rajshahi
A two-day literary festival titled ‘Rajshahi Literary Festival 2026’ began in Rajshahi on Friday, bringing together poets, writers, academics and cultural activists in a collective expression against war and aggression.
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‘Photoseum: Life of Poetree’ features Shamsur Rahman, Al Mahmud
The 66th solo exhibition of renowned photographer Nasir Ali Mamun, titled Photoseum: Life of Poetree, featuring photographs of two legendary Bangladeshi poets, Shamsur Rahman and Al Mahmud, inaugurated on Friday
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Trump gloats on possible war crimes in Iran, but punishment distant
Threatening to destroy Iran’s electricity grid and to reduce the country of 90 million to destitution, US president Donald Trump is shattering precedent by not just accepting but gloating about
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Paris police ban French Muslim gathering
The Paris police on Thursday banned an annual gathering of French Muslims north of the capital, citing a ‘major terrorist risk’ that it might be targeted.
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Kim pets puppies, kittens at Pyongyang pet shop
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un petted puppies and kittens with his delighted daughter as they toured a new Pyongyang housing district, state media said Friday.
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Bangladesh
Bangladesh highlights UNGA bid at Toronto reception
Bangladesh consulate general in Toronto hosted a reception for the consular corps marking the Independence anniversary, highlighting Dhaka’s candidature for the UN General Assembly presidency and strengthening bilateral and multilateral
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Occupied footpaths hinder Rajshahi pedestrians
Residents of Rajshahi city continue to suffer as most paved footpaths across key urban areas remain illegally occupied, forcing pedestrians onto busy roads and raising serious safety concerns amid weak
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Markets largely defy directive
Shopping malls and markets largely defied the government directive to close their outlets by 6:00pm from Friday in a bid to minimise energy consumption amid the ongoing Gulf conflict.
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TIB disappointed over JS body recommendations for repealing ordinances
Transparency International Bangladesh on Friday expressed deep disappointment over the recommendation of a parliamentary special committee for repealing two ordinances relating to the appointment of Supreme Court judges and...
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BPC in a fix to import refined, crude oils
State-owned Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation is facing difficulties to maintain imports of crude and refined fuel oils with the rising war in the Persian Gulf, affecting its traditional sources in the
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International
White House seeks $1.5 tn defence budget as Iran war drives costs
The proposal would lift Pentagon spending by more than 40 percent in a single year -- the sharpest increase since World War II
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Iran military says downed second US jet in Gulf
Iran's military said Friday it had downed a second US jet in the Gulf, state TV reported, after an F-15 fighter had crashed in the country's southwest
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Food commodity prices soaring
The war in the Middle East has pushed food commodity prices higher due to higher energy and fertiliser costs, the UN’s food agency said yesterday.
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Artemis II leaves orbit, sets course for the moon
The Orion capsule carrying four astronauts on Nasa’s Artemis II mission fired thrusters early yesterday, propelling the crew out of Earth’s orbit and onto a path toward the moon, committing
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US warplane downed over Iran, one crew rescued: US media
One crew member rescued, search continues for second
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Trump gloats on possible war crimes in Iran, but punishment distant
Threatening to destroy Iran’s electricity grid and to reduce the country of 90 million to destitution, US President Donald Trump is shattering precedent by not just accepting but gloating about
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UN to vote on Hormuz resolution as China opposes authorisation of force
The UN Security Council is to vote on a Bahraini resolution to protect commercial shipping ‌in and around the Strait of Hormuz, diplomats said on Friday, but veto-wielding China made
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Sport
Selectors juggle choices in hunt for stability
The new national selection panel led by former captain Habibul Bashar have been entrusted to build a team for the 2027 ICC ODI World Cup, and one of the first
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'We finally got it': Bangladesh break India jinx to lift SAFF U-20 title
Bangladesh finally broke the jinx against India in finals to clinch the title of the SAFF Under-20 Championship with a 4-3 win in the penalty shootout after the regulation time
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PM greets Bangladesh team for winning U-20 SAFF title
“Driven by patriotism and team spirit, our brave young players have proved that united efforts can ensure Bangladesh’s continued victories both at home and abroad, Inshallah,” the Prime Minister said.
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Gattuso resigns as Italy coach after World Cup flop
Gennaro Gattuso quit as Italy coach on Friday as the Azzurri failing to reach a third straight World Cup continued to send shockwaves through Italian football.
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FIFA World Cup final ticket prices jump 587%
The new pricing marks a steep rise from the 2022 World Cup final, where top tickets were around $1,600 (about Tk 1,96,500).
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Politics
BNP govt being tested by turmoil
The BNP-led government is navigating multiple challenges in running the country and managing its own ranks, party leaders and political analysts said.
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Respect people’s mandate or face movement
Issuing a warning to the government, Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday said any attempt to “kill” the people’s mandate again or curtail their rights would trigger a movement.
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Jamaat-led alliance to hold protest rally in Dhaka today
The Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance will hold a protest rally in the capital Dhaka today to press for its demand for the implementation of the February 12 referendum verdict by passing
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We’re already witnessing transmission of fascism: Jamaat ameer
Denying the people’s mandate marks the very beginning of fascism, he says
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আলোচিত
মালয়েশিয়া-ইন্দোনেশিয়া-কাজাখস্তান থেকে তেল আমদানির প্রক্রিয়া শুরু
ডেইলি সিলেট ডেস্ক :: জ্বালানি সংকট মোকাবিলায় মালয়েশিয়া, ইন্দোনেশিয়া এবং কাজাখস্তান থেকে তেল আমদানির প্রক্রিয়া শুরু হয়েছে বলে জানিয়েছেন মন্ত্রিপরিষদ সচিব। বৃহস্পতিবার (২ এপ্রিল) রাতে জাতীয় সংসদ ভবনে প্রধানমন্ত্রী তারেক
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আওয়ামী লীগ-জামায়াত মুক্তিযুদ্ধ চায়নি: ডিএসসিসি প্রশাসক
ঢাকা দক্ষিণ সিটি করপোরেশনের (ডিএসসিসি) প্রশাসক আবদুস সালাম বলেছেন, আওয়ামী লীগ ও জামায়াত ইসলামী মুক্তিযুদ্ধ চায়নি। দুই দলই পরোক্ষভাবে মুক্তিযুদ্ধের...
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প্রথম নির্বাচনী প্রচারে বাংলায় আসছেন নরেন্দ্র মোদি
আগামী ২৩ এপ্রিল ভারতের পশ্চিমবঙ্গের উত্তরবঙ্গ থেকে শুরু হচ্ছে রাজ্য বিধানসভার নির্বাচন
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Business
Businesses increase LPG imports despite crisis, NBR data reveals
According to data from NBR, LPG imports in March reached 211,000 tonnes, which is 38 per cent higher than the same period last year.
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Digital transactions: ‘Bangla QR’ to become mandatory
Bangladesh Bank has stated that the Bangla QR code must be implemented at all merchant points nationwide by 30 June. The related directive was issued on Wednesday.
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US trade deficit widens less than forecast as tariff turmoil persists
The US trade deficit widened in February but less than analysts expected, government data showed Thursday, a year since president Donald Trump unleashed sweeping tariffs on virtually all trading partners.
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Editorial
A quixotic war
At a recent juncture of its armed conflict with Iran, America announced that its war aims rested on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Well, the Strait was open before the
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St Patrick’s Day in Dhaka
In what is becoming a welcome addition to the capital’s social calendar, St Patrick’s Day, the National Day of Ireland, was celebrated once again this year, at the initiative of
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Parliament must not dilute democratic gains
THE special parliamentary committee, formed on March 12, when the parliament began its first session, to review the 133 ordinances that the interim administration promulgated, has placed its report, recommending
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Wake-up call from measles outbreak
THE widening measles outbreak, cases being reported from at least 56 of the 64 districts, warrants a genuine review of children’s immunisation state. The outbreak questions the integrity of the
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Entertainment
Peaky Blinders sequel first look out
The new show will take place 10 years after the events of 'The Immortal Man' and follow the next generation of the Shelby family
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Trump calls for boycott of Springsteen tour amid political clash
Donald Trump has urged his supporters to boycott Bruce Springsteen’s ongoing “Land of Hope and Dreams American Tour”, escalating a public feud after the musician criticised his administration during recent
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‘A rare human being’: Ujjal tributes Alamgir on 76th birthday
Ending on a warm note, Ujjal said, “Today is Alamgir’s birthday. I send him my heartfelt prayers and love. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life.”
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Bipasha Hayat breaks seven-year hiatus with first podcast appearance
She also revealed that earlier in her career, she had received numerous offers for mainstream commercial films, including the iconic “Keyamot Theke Keyamot”, as well as proposals from Bollywood. However,
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Health
All leave of DGHS staff cancelled until measles outbreak ends
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has cancelled all leave of its doctors and employees across the country until the ongoing measles outbreak among children comes to an end.
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Committee formed to address health workers’ demands following emergency meeting
Recommendations due in 15 days; staff asked to focus on emergency measles vaccination
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Life style
Musings / Moon River, through bougainvillea
An April pink moon turns blossom into melody
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