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Codes to Decode: Cyber risks for Bangladesh when balancing great power rivalry
In the game of strategic balancing, Bangladesh is now navigating between securing energy supplies and maintaining geopolitical balance.
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Beyond the panic at the petrol pump
Over the past two weeks, there have been more questions about Bangladesh’s energy situation than about any other topic in recent memory.
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Meloni faces ‘invincibility’ test with justice referendum
Italians vote next week on a highly divisive judicial reform that prime minister Giorgia Meloni says is essential for impartiality, but which opponents condemn as a power grab...
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Venezuela leader urges US to lift sanctions
Venezuela’s interim leader Delcy Rodríguez asked US president Donald Trump on Friday to totally lift the sanctions imposed on her country, as the countries begin to restore diplomatic ties...
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Democrats accuse Trump of aiding Russia with sanctions relief
Democrats accused US president Donald Trump on Friday of weakening pressure on Russia by easing oil sanctions amid the conflict with Iran, saying the move risks boosting Moscow’s war revenues
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Trump, Xi prepare to meet amid Iran war
Just over two weeks before president Donald Trump is due to meet his counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing, Chinese uncertainty over the US leader’s goals and the impact of the
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Pakistan thwarts Afghan Taliban ‘drone attacks’
President Asif Ali Zardari said on Saturday the Afghan Taliban had ‘crossed a red line’ by launching what the military called ‘rudimentary drones’ against civilian targets in Pakistan...
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Bangladesh
Why Bangladesh should use FDI as a foreign policy strategy
Bangladesh spends a lot of energy explaining itself, to investors, multilateral lenders, and regional partners.
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Bodies of two Bangladeshi migrants to arrive today from Maldives
5 Bangladeshi expats were killed in a blast and subsequent fire at a guesthouse in the country
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BNP unmoved by Jamaat’s threat
The ruling BNP is not bothered about the opposition Jamaat-e-Islam’s warning of street protests if the session of the Constitutional Reform Council is not convened as forming the council is
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Reform council: Jamaat, allies threaten street agitation
The 11-party electoral alliance has urged the BNP-led government to convene a session of the Constitutional Reform Council by today.
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Publishers’ Unity reports 80 per cent slump at Amar Ekushey Book Fair
Sales at the Amar Ekushey Book Fair have touched a new low this year, with a publishers' collective reporting a staggering 80 per cent decline compared with previous years. At
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We don’t want to see media fail anymore: Shafiqur
Leader of the Opposition and Jamaat-e-Islami chief Shafiqur Rahman has called on the media to play its role as the "fourth pillar" of the state, warning that its failure would
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Democracy to be strengthened if parliament becomes centre of political acts: Kayser Kamal
Deputy Speaker of the Jatiya Sangsad Barrister Kayser Kamal has said democracy in Bangladesh will be firmly established if the Jatiya Sangsad becomes the central platform for political activities of
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International
Iran govt not at risk of collapse
US intelligence indicates that Iran’s leadership is still largely intact and is not at risk of collapse any time soon after nearly two weeks of relentless US and Israeli bombardment,
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Iranian mines: Nightmare at sea for the West
Tehran is seeking to choke the vital Strait of Hormuz to oil traffic following US and Israeli strikes against Iran, with fears it could be using sea mines to do
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Iranian media reports no damage to Kharg oil infrastructure after US strike
Fars news agency, citing sources on the ground, reported there had been no damage to oil facilities after President Donald Trump said US bombardment of the island had destroyed military
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Kharg Island, struck by US, is key hub for Iran oil exports
Kharg Island hub for 90% of Iran's oil exports
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Explosions rock Baghdad as security sources say US embassy attacked
A cloud of black smoke rose above the US diplomatic mission shortly after the sound of explosions on Saturday morning, an AFP journalist said.
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Trump says Iran 'totally defeated', 'wants a deal' he won't accept
Trump's comments came after he said that Washington had heavily bombed military targets on Iran's oil hub Kharg Island and the US Navy would soon begin escorting tankers through the
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Technology
Meta brings scam detection tools to WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger
Meta is introducing new scam detection tools across its messaging and social media platforms, including WhatsApp, Facebook, and Messenger.
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Sport
Dowman makes history as youngest Premier League scorer
Arsenal moved a step closer to the Premier League title as Max Dowman became the competition' youngest ever goalscorer in a dramatic 2-0 win against Everton, while Chelsea's top four
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Guler scores from own half as Real Madrid thrash Elche
Arda Guler scored from inside his own half and Fede Valverde capped an excellent week with another fine strike as Real Madrid thrashed Elche 4-1 on Saturday in La Liga.
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Ronan, Declan added as U-20s start camp for SAFF
Bangladesh Under-20 national football team have begun their preparations for the upcoming SAFF U-20 Championship, with the first batch of players reporting to a residential training camp in the capital
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Man City lose ground with draw at West Ham
Manchester City lost further ground on Premier League Arsenal on Saturday as they were held to a 1-1 draw at West Ham United, which left them nine points behind the
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China and South Korea power into Women's Asian Cup semis
Defending champions China scored twice in extra-time to book a blockbuster semi-final against hosts Australia at the Women's Asian Cup Saturday with a dominant South Korea joining them in the
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Business
Energy minister taking part in Indo-Pacific Energy Forum in Tokyo
Bangladesh’s Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Iqbal Hassan Mahmood is taking part in the Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum, being held on March 14–15 in Tokyo,
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Standard Islami Bank holds 424th board meeting
424th Board Meeting of Standard Islami Bank PLC was held on 12 March 2026 at the bank’s head office in Dhaka, according to a press release. Chairman of the Board
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Global fuel price hike won’t hit Eid travel cost: minister
No possibility of a commodity price hike either, he said at an Iftar and Eid gift distribution ceremony in Sylhet
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Editorial
Another Eid, same fear on roads
The tragic accident on the Khulna-Mongla Highway on Thursday afternoon, which claimed at least 13 lives, is yet another grim reminder of how unsafe our highways have become. Among the
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Democracy gets its House back
The maiden sitting of the 13th parliament was convened on Thursday after a long and difficult political journey. After fifteen years of authoritarian misrule that reduced successive parliaments to little
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Clumsy execution of fuel rationing is causing crises
Every year, as Eid-ul-Fitr approaches, millions of people leave the congested capital of Dhaka for their ancestral homes. Even in normal times, the annual exodus is a logistical nightmare. This
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Why Bangladesh’s vegetable exports fail long before take-off
When we talk about the challenges surrounding our vegetable exports, we often frame the issue as a simple question of export promotion, certification, or country branding. But the real issue
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Hospital buildings must not lie idle
It is unfortunate that the services at the new eight-storey building of Narsingdi Sadar Hospital have yet to begin, even after four years of its completion.
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Entertainment
I would choose my family over films if needed: Puja Chery
Puja Chery is all set to entertain audiences this Eid-ul-Fitr with her upcoming movie “Domm”, directed by Redoan Rony. The film also stars Afran Nisho, promising an engaging cinematic experience
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‘War of the Worlds’ named worst film at 46th Razzie Awards
The 2025 remake of “War of the Worlds”, starring Ice Cube, has been named the worst film of the year at the 46th Golden Raspberry Awards.
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Palestinian actor Motaz Malhees unable to attend Oscars due to travel ban
Malhees, who portrays a call centre operator trying to help a five-year-old Palestinian girl trapped in a car under fire in Gaza, said he cannot enter the United States because
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‘Rakkhosh’ trailer promises blood, brutality and a fierce Siam
The trailer is packed with intense moments of gunfire, violence and chaos, hinting at a dark transformation. However, what exactly turns Siam’s character into the feared “Rakkhosh” remains a mystery
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Health
Study links e-cigarettes to higher blood pressure risk
Smoking traditional cigarettes or using e-cigarettes may significantly raise the risk of high blood pressure, according to new research that adds to growing concerns about nicotine use.
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The growing challenge of rare tumours — and the centres built to treat them
Rare cancers are often overshadowed by more common malignancies such as breast, lung, or colorectal cancer.
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Life style
Why slow fashion is the smarter choice for your closet
Embrace sustainable fashion by prioritizing quality over quantity with natural fabrics like linen and cotton. Investing in versatile, artisan-crafted pieces reduces waste and ensures timeless style, creating a high-value wardrobe
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