Headline
Independence Day parade underway at National Parade Square
President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman are attending the event.
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Future of democratic trust
AS BANGLADESH marks the 55th anniversary of its independence, the country once again finds itself reflecting on the future of its democracy. Political transitions, debates about governance, and calls for
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Cultural orgs observe Genocide Day
Cultural organisations and institutions observed Genocide Day with series of programmes across the capital on Wednesday, commemorating the massacre the Pakistani military perpetrated on March 25, 1971 in the then
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Ukraine hits major Russian port in 400-drone barrage
Russia on Wednesday said a Ukrainian attack sparked a fire at a major port in the country’s northwest in a barrage of almost 400 drones, launched a day after a
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IEA members ‘ready’ to release more oil reserves
Head of the International Energy Agency said Wednesday that he was ‘ready’ to approve the release of more oil reserves if needed to cushion the impact of the Middle East
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Gold prices drop as global sell-off increases
Gold prices in Bangladesh have dropped for the sixth consecutive time, with 22-carat gold falling by Tk 5,482 to Tk 241,445 per bhari (11.664 grams) on Wednesday...
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Bangladesh
No official Iran communication on Hormuz access, no ban on Bangladeshi ships either
Foreign ministry official says Bangladesh is not an enemy country and has no ships scheduled to pass through Hormuz in the next two months
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Mobile court seizes 5,180 litres of illegally stored fuel in Tangail
Two traders in Sakhipur jailed for five days each
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Definition of a freedom fighter changed 5 times since independence
Jatiya Muktijoddha Council (Jamuka), under the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs, carries out the verification and scrutiny of the list of freedom fighters
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Ex-DGFI chief Mamun put on 5-day remand in murder case
A Dhaka Metropolitan Magistrate Court on Thursday placed former director general of the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence, retired lieutenant general Sheikh Mamun Khaled, on a five-day remand in a
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DU pays tribute to Liberation War martyrs on Independence Day
Student organisations hold prayers and rallies across Dhaka
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Ex-DGFI chief Mamun Khaled remanded for 5 days in July Uprising killing case
Faces wider allegations, including illegal wealth and political misuse of DGFI
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International
Caught in the crossfire: Is Iraq able to balance Iran and US?
Can the balance survive as the conflict escalates?
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Israel took Iran's Araqchi, Qalibaf off hit list on Pakistan request, source says
Pakistan's military and foreign office did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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Israel defence minister says Iran Guards navy commander Tangsiri killed in strike
'In a precise and lethal operation, the IDF eliminated the commander,' says Katz
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Moon race: How China is challenging the US
As US space agency NASA prepares for its crewed lunar flyby mission, Artemis II, we take a look at China's ambitions in space
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Russian oil arrives as Philippines battles 'energy emergency'
The Philippines has seen the price of fuel hit historic highs since the US-Israeli war with Iran forced the partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz
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Technology
Meta to cut hundreds of jobs in latest restructuring: report
Meta is firing a few hundred employees across multiple teams, according to a recent report by Reuters, which cites a source familiar with the matter.
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Uber Bangladesh introduces hybrid subscription for bike drivers
Uber has launched a new hybrid subscription model for its bike drivers in Bangladesh.
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Fortnite maker Epic Games fires over 1,000 employees
Epic Games is eliminating more than 1,000 jobs, the company announced on Tuesday, citing declining engagement for its flagship title Fortnite and broader economic pressures affecting the video game industry.
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Claude can now directly control your computer
Anthropic has introduced a new feature that allows its AI assistant Claude to control a user's computer directly, pointing, clicking, and navigating screens to complete tasks without requiring separate integrations.
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OpenAI shuts down AI video app Sora
OpenAI has confirmed it is discontinuing its Sora video platform, the tool that allowed users to generate and share AI-created video clips.
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Sport
Amorim had great ideas but they did not click at Man United, says Maguire
Manchester United defender Harry Maguire said former manager Ruben Amorim had strong ideas, but they ultimately “didn’t work” at Old Trafford, further praising interim manager Michael Carrick for overseeing a
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Asian Cup draw postponed as Middle East conflict continues
The draw for January's Asian Cup finals, which was due to be held in Riyadh on April 11, has been postponed, the Asian Football Confederation announced on Thursday.
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UEFA fines Benfica for fan behaviour during Real Madrid game
European soccer’s governing body UEFA said it has fined Benfica 40,000 euros ($46,250) for "racist and/or discriminatory behaviour" by supporters during their Champions League match against Real Madrid last month.
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India to end home season with five Australia Tests
India will host Australia in a high-profile five-Test series starting January next year to end the 2026/27 home season, the country's cricket board announced on Thursday.
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Frustration mounts as DPL stalls
Bangladesh T20I team all-rounder Shamim Hossain was batting to throwdowns yesterday evening at Mirpur’s Academy Ground, seemingly going through his motions.
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আলোচিত
‘যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের মিষ্টি কথা প্রত্যাখ্যান করে পারমাণবিক অস্ত্র ধরে রাখাই সঠিক ছিল’
‘যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের মিষ্টি কথা প্রত্যাখ্যান করে পারমাণবিক অস্ত্র ধরে রাখাই সঠিক ছিল’
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পদ্মায় ডুবলো যাত্রীবাহী বাস, ‘কর্তৃপক্ষের অবহেলা’ দেখছেন মির্জা ফখরুল
রাজবাড়ীর দৌলতদিয়া ঘাটে ফেরিতে ওঠার সময় অর্ধশত যাত্রী নিয়ে বাস পদ্মা নদীতে পড়ে হতাহতের ঘটনায় গভীর শোক ও দুঃখ প্রকাশ...
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আলোচনা ব্যর্থ হলে ইরানকে ‘চরম মূল্য’ দিতে হবে: হোয়াইট হাউস
ইরানের সাথে চলমান চরম উত্তেজনার মধ্যে হোয়াইট হাউস থেকে তেহরানের প্রতি এক নজিরবিহীন ও কঠোর হুঁশিয়ারি উচ্চারণ করা হয়েছে। মার্কিন প্রশাসন স্পষ্ট করে জানিয়েছে
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জুলাই অভ্যুত্থানের মাধ্যমে দেশে গণতন্ত্র ফেরার পথ তৈরি হয়েছে: মির্জা ফখরুল
বিএনপি মহাসচিব ও স্থানীয় সরকার মন্ত্রী মির্জা ফখরুল ইসলাম আলমগীর বলেছেন, জুলাই অভ্যুত্থানের মাধ্যমে দেশে গণতন্ত্র ফেরার পথ তৈরি হয়েছে।
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Politics
Jamaat, Shibir try to revise narrative of War of Independence: JCD
Just as Jamaat and Shibir are attempting to rewrite history without acknowledging their past, other political actors may present alternative narratives of July uprising…
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Business
Facts about Strait of Hormuz shipping blockade
Around a fifth of global crude oil and liquefied natural gas passes through the waterway in peacetime
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Foreign debt rises to $113 billion
The report further indicates that 87.62 per cent of the total external debt is long-term, while 12.38 per cent is short-term.
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Uber launches hybrid subscription model for bike drivers in BD
Ridesharing app Uber on Wednesday announced the launch of a hybrid subscription model for its Uber Bike drivers in Bangladesh, offering greater flexibility in how they access trips and earn
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Editorial
When 1971 enters the feed
The politics of memory is never only about the past. It concerns who gets to define the nation through selective remembrance and selective silence, and which parts of the history
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America’s belated word on 1971, and Bangladesh’s unfinished task
In the American case, the resolution exposes the gap between what US officials on the ground knew in 1971 and what the US state was willing to admit.
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Arrest of 1/11 figure Masud Uddin: Army intervention and crisis of democracy
Retired Lieutenant General Masud Uddin Chowdhury of the Bangladesh Army has been arrested. Apart from HM Ershad, there are few precedents in Bangladesh of such a high-ranking military officer being
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Independence Day Memories of March 1971
It has been 26 years since independence. The journey has not been easy, but we are free. We are Bangladesh. And we always will be.
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Imperative of reviving the spirit and power of the Liberation War
The establishment of Pakistan as a nation state owed much to the people of East Bengal. Yet, from the very outset, the ruling elite of Pakistan subjected these same people
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Entertainment
From “Nolok” to “Hawa”: Your complete guidelines for Eid Day 6
The festive spirit continues into the sixth day of Eid, with Bangladeshi television channels rolling out another packed line-up of films, dramas, music and special programmes. From star-driven blockbusters to
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Paapa Essiedu as Snape in new ‘Harry Potter’ teaser: Fans divided
The controversy centres on Paapa Essiedu, a Black British actor, cast as Professor Severus Snape. In JK Rowling’s books, Snape is described as a pale, thin man with greasy black
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Shilpakala Academy marks Independence Day and Theatre Day with cultural events
The Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy has organised a series of discussions and cultural events to mark Independence Day and Theatre Day, with programmes scheduled across multiple venues.
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