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From seconds to hours: How reels are changing the way we think
Reels are engineered for addiction, not just entertainment, shortening attention spans and harming mental wellbeing through constant scrolling.
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Why do some men sexually abuse children?
Perpetrators commonly invoked their “right” to sexual activity to explain their offending and bemoaned a lack of sexual access to adult partners.
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Govt moves to amend law to curb misinformation on social media: Home Minister
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has said in Parliament that the government is considering amendments to the Cyber Security Act in an effort to prevent rumours, misinformation and defamatory content on
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Hundreds evacuated as waves batter New Zealand capital
Authorities evacuated hundreds of people from their seaside homes in New Zealand’s capital on Tuesday as 11-metre (36-foot) waves lashed the coast.
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MIDDLE EAST: Trump says in ‘final throes’ of reaching Iran peace deal
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he was in the ‘final throes’ of reaching a Middle East peace deal.
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The unanswered questions of the Ganges Barrage
The flawed Ganges Barrage project threatens Bangladesh’s river ecosystems, underscoring the need for sustainable alternatives and robust international water treaties.
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Bangladesh
Depositors pull funds from Islami Bank amid protests
Continued protests by a section of Islami Bank customers have triggered a surge in deposit withdrawals, placing the country’s largest Shariah-based lender under mounting pressure.
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Bangladesh’s labour market in Mauritius set to reopen soon
Bangladesh and Mauritius will soon sign a Memorandum of Understanding to reopen Bangladesh's labor market in Mauritius, facilitating skilled workforce employment.
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Four killed after pickup crashes into parked truck in Tangail
Four people were killed when a pickup van hit a parked truck in Shakhipur, Tangail. The accident occurred at approximately 5:00am on Tuesday in the Kalia area of the Shakhipur-Sagardighi
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Economic crisis can’t be overcome without ‘political will,’ says Masrur Reaz
Overcoming Bangladesh's current macroeconomic challenges relies largely on the political will of those in power, economist Masrur Reaz says. According to him, progress will only be possible if there is
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Govt proposes up to 100pc hike in firearm licence fees
The government has proposed a significant increase in different categories of firearms licensing, renewal, delay and duplication fees, which are set to climb by up to 100 per cent under
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Allow shops to remain open until 10:00p, shop Owners Association urges govt
The Bangladesh Shop Owners Association has called upon the government to allow shops to remain open from 12:00pm to 10:00pm to help boost trading and support businesses facing mounting costs.
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International
US judge blocks Trump's $100K fee for H1-B visa
US District Judge Leo Sorokin in Boston issued the ruling in a lawsuit filed by 20 Democratic state attorneys general
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World conflicts hit peak in 2025: report
Conflicts between states also hit a new 80-year peak
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Xi vows unwavering support for Kim
China will not swerve from its commitment to safeguarding common interests with North Korea or waver in its support for Kim Jong Un, President Xi Jinping told Pyongyang’s leader yesterday
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Killing the mood: smartphones reduce birth rate, studies say
For a while, experts linked the decline to the recession that struck in 2008 when the global financial system nearly imploded, driving millions of people into hardship. But when the
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Pentagon says Alibaba, Baidu and other tech firms aiding China's military
The US Defense Department unveiled the designations just weeks after President Donald Trump met Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing, with both sides seeking to maintain stability in the bilateral
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Technology
Apple announces iOS 27
Apple announced iOS 27 at its Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, 8 June 2026, outlining a software update focused on performance, design, trust and safety features, and deeper integration of
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Apple unveils Siri AI, powered by Gemini
Apple has announced a major update to Siri, positioning the voice assistant as a more capable AI service after acknowledging that user expectations have risen sharply in the generative AI
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Apple rolls out new tools to help parents manage children's online activity
Apple unveiled a broad set of new child safety features across its devices and services at the company's annual Worldwide Developers Conference 2026 (WWDC) on June 8.
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Tim Cook says “the best is still ahead” in final WWDC appearance as Apple CEO
Apple CEO Tim Cook used the closing moments of the company's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2026 presentation to reflect on his tenure at the technology giant, in what is expected
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Apple WWDC 2026 keynote: watch LIVE
Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference 2026 keynote is under way today, Monday June 8, with chief executive Tim Cook and other executives taking the stage at Apple Park to preview the
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Sport
Stokes faces uncertain future as England captain after nightclub incident
Stokes and team-mate Gus Atkinson are facing a probe by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for breaking team rules in the early hours of Monday morning following England's
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Neymar 'recovering well' after injury ahead of World Cup opener
Brazil's all-time record scorer underwent an MRI scan on Monday which showed he is "making good progress in his treatment" amid hopes that he will be able to play a
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Australia captain Inglis wary of Nahid Rana threat in ODI series
Australia captain Josh Inglis has singled out Bangladesh pace sensation Nahid Rana as a major threat ahead of the three-match One Day International (ODI) series, citing him “ really tough
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World Cup nears kickoff after pre-tournament turbulence
The World Cup kicks off on Thursday with FIFA betting that the enduring appeal of the greatest footballing show on earth can rise above anger at soaring ticket prices, an
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World Cup referee from Somalia denied entry to US over 'vetting concerns'
The United States denied entry over the weekend to football referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who had been expected to be ​the first Somali to officiate at a World Cup match.
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Spain beat Peru 3-1 in friendly as World Cup fever grips Puebla
World Cup fever was evident around the stadium, where Spain shirts dominated the stands alongside Barcelona jerseys, reflecting the club's strong representation in Luis de la Fuente's squad.
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BCB polls: Legality intact, legitimacy questioned
Is this truly an elected leadership -- or an institution reflecting itself, then calling that reflection democracy?
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Politics
3rd death anniv of Serajul Alam Khan today
The third anniversary of the death of Serajul Alam Khan, one of the key organisers of the country’s War of Independence, will be observed today.
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NCP set to name 100 more upazila, mayoral candidates on June 15
Move comes following an initial list released in May
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Business
Chinese economic zone project finally set for approval
The proposal to establish a Chinese Economic Zone in Bangladesh was first discussed during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Dhaka in 2016, when the two countries signed a memorandum
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Business slowdown, weak job creation put spotlight on budget
Most industries across the country have been grappling with gas and electricity shortages for years. Since July 2024, Bangladesh has also undergone significant political upheaval and transition. A degree of
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Refrigerator, AC getting cheaper with tax cutbacks
Local manufactured air-conditioner and refrigerator may get cheaper as the government is set to reinstate the reduced rate of value-added tax (VAT) on the products to make those affordable. The
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Editorial
Criminals, too, deserve a defence, even when the crimes shock us
The Abrar Fahad murder case in Buet, Rifat Sharif murder case in Barguna, multiple post-July uprising cases, Ramisa rape and murder case in Pallabi, and many other incidents may differ
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Ramisa, Asiya, and the unfinished duty of the state
The swift disposal of the rape and murder case of Ramisa Akter is, in one sense, a necessary assertion of the state’s authority against a crime that strikes at the
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Scenes of humanitarian crisis now unfolding at the border
In almost every part of the world, aggressive nationalism is now valued. A significant component of this ideology is keeping the ''other'' in distress. This is the magic of its
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Rising heat calls for a national heat policy response
The temperature in Bangladesh is rising at an alarming rate.
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How the FY2026-27 budget can bridge Bangladesh's climate finance gap
Bangladesh’s development trajectory has increasingly been shaped by climate change impacts, putting growing pressure on how public finance is allocated and utilised to deliver sustainable outcomes.
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Entertainment
My love is expressed through my work: Arifin Shuvoo
This Eid-ul-Azha, Arifin Shuvoo returned to the big screen in Saif Chandan’s action movie “Malik”, appearing in a bold and intense new avatar.
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‘ANNiE’ explores trauma and revenge in chilling trailer
Employing the filmmaker’s signature blue-toned visual palette—reminiscent of his celebrated film “Rehana Maryam Noor”—the trailer evokes a pervasive sense of pain, isolation and unease.
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Shahnewaz Kakoli to travel to Bengaluru for advanced treatment
National Film Award-winning filmmaker Shahnewaz Kakoli is set to travel to Bengaluru, India, later this month for advanced medical treatment, as her condition has shown little improvement following a stroke.
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Health
Intern, postgrad doctors suspend protests after govt assurance
Health authorities pledge action on key demands within seven working days
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