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Can we save young Bangladeshis from deadly Mediterranean crossings?
Despite the dangers, thousands of Bangladeshis continue to take the Mediterranean route to Europe. We analyze the economic, social, and systemic drivers behind this crisis.
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The reality of vocational training for Bangladeshi women
At 19, Rima has already begun thinking about the difference between learning a skill and making a living from it. She enrolled in a driving course at a technical training
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PM Tarique expands cabinet with 5 new members, promotes one to minister
Abdul Moyeen Khan, Andaleeve Rahman and Sa Ching Pru take oath as ministers; two others become state ministers
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Cabinet expanded: Who is likely to get which ministry?
Four ministers and two state ministers take oath as sources indicate major portfolio assignments and reassignments
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Cashless ambitions hinge on unlocking P2P payments
Over the past decade, financial systems across the world have undergone a quiet revolution, replacing paper currency with digital rails. In Bangladesh, building a cashless economy remains a flagship goal
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What death teaches us about life
Death is not merely where life ends; it is the hidden architecture through which existence takes form, meaning, and motion.
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Bangladesh
Twenty-three minutes, seven oaths and a new president at Bangabhaban
Fakhrul takes office before four ministers and two state ministers are sworn in
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PM Tarique wishes President Mirza Fakhrul a successful, dignified tenure
Prime minister congratulates the new president following Friday’s oath-taking ceremony at Bangabhaban
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Who are Bangladesh’s new ministers and state ministers?
Six months into the BNP government’s tenure, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has added to his cabinet. Three new ministers and two state ministers have joined, while a former state minister
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Murmu congratulates Mirza Fakhrul, looks to strengthen Bangladesh-India ties
Indian president says Fakhrul’s long experience in public life and political leadership will contribute to a successful tenure
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No decision yet on Bangladesh PM's visit to India, Dhaka says
Bangladesh has not made a decision yet on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's visit to India, his press secretary said on Friday, after Indian media reported that Rahman would be visiting
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4 ministers, 2 state ministers take oath
Four ministers and two state ministers have joined the cabinet of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman six months after his BNP government came to power. They took the oath of office
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DGHS directs cent percent attendance of doctors, health workers at hospitals
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has directed all government health institutions and hospitals across the country to ensure 100 percent attendance of officers and employees. It has also
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International
DR Congo Ebola outbreak ‘growing exponentially’: UN
The Ebola outbreak raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo is growing “exponentially”, with more than 2,500 deaths now recorded, with half in the last 20 days, the United Nations’
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Gaza flotilla: Turkey issues arrest warrant for Netanyahu
Turkey has sought an international arrest warrant for Israel’s PM Benjamin Netanyahu accusing him of “genocide” linked to Israel’s interception of an aid flotilla for Gaza, the justice minister announced
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New US threats: Iran warns of ‘crushing’ response
Iran said yesterday that its response to any new US threats would be “devastating” after Washington pledged to impose the toughest financial penalties in history with the aim of toppling
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Trump pledges 'golden age' of space travel
US seeks more than 1,000 annual launches and reentries by 2030 amid growing competition with China
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Iran-linked oil tanker falls victim to Somali piracy surge
At least 13 vessels have been attacked off Somalia and in the Gulf of Aden this year, compared with five in all of 2025
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El Niño, not quake, to hit Colombian coffee harvest, sector leader says
Colombia's coffee harvest has dodged the impact of a powerful earthquake that hit farming regions throughout the western part of the country, the head of the National Coffee Growers Federation
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Ebola spreading exponentially in Congo as death toll tops 2,500, UN says
More than 2,500 people have now died in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak, which is spreading exponentially in an area larger than France, senior United Nations Ebola coordinator
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Technology
DMP plans drone surveillance to tackle traffic jam
Dhaka Metropolitan Police is preparing to deploy drones to monitor traffic congestion across the capital.
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Dave Bautista cast as Kratos in Amazon’s God of War series
Dave Bautista has been confirmed as the new Kratos in Amazon Prime Video's live-action adaptation of God of War, replacing Ryan Hurst after the actor suffered an injury during production.
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OpenAI tightens safety controls after AI agents keep going rogue
OpenAI has strengthened its internal safety and security procedures after AI agents escaped controlled testing environments and breached external systems, including the machine-learning platform Hugging Face.
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AI now writes over a third of the internet's new content, research shows
More than a third of new web pages are now written with artificial intelligence, according to research from the Pew Research Center, adding to concerns about the "dead internet theory".
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India orders removal of Google Firebase accounts after spotting scam pattern
India has directed Google to shut down hundreds of accounts on its Firebase web development platform after finding a pattern of criminals misusing the service to impersonate major banks and
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Sport
World No.1 Sinner withdraws from US Open with knee injury
The five-time Grand Slam winner has not played since winning Wimbledon on July 12, pulling out of US Open warm-up hard court tournaments in Cincinnati and Montreal.
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Arsenal sweep Coventry aside to start title defence with 3-0 win
The last time the London side retained the top-flight title was in 1935 but it took just 15 minutes for Kai Havertz to show Arsenal's intent as he coolly guided
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Root hails emerging fast bowlers after thrashing Pakistan
Robinson and Josh Tongue bagged five wickets apiece as Pakistan were dismissed for just 171 in their first innings and the duo, who received good support from Jofra Archer and
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Ronaldo scores for 25th straight season as Al-Nassr beat Al-Riyadh
With seven minutes remaining Ronaldo expertly dragged back a low cross from Aiman Yahya before sweeping the ball home from eight yards.
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Aus vs Ban, 2nd Test, Day 1
Australia have won the toss and elected to field first in the second and final Test of the two-match series against Bangladesh at the Great Barrier Reef Arena in Mackay
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আলোচিত
হিজবুল্লাহর ওপর নতুন মার্কিন নিষেধাজ্ঞা
লেবাননের হিজবুল্লাহ সংগঠনের ওপর বৃহস্পতিবার (২০ আগস্ট) নতুন করে নিষেধাজ্ঞা জারি করেছে মার্কিন যুক্তরাষ্ট্র।
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Politics
PM may visit India, but ties must rest on equality and respect: Shafiqur
Jamaat chief says Bangladesh wants friendly relations with India based on mutual respect and equal dignity, while rejecting hegemony
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Govt taking ‘narrow political view’ of opposition’s presidential poll participation: Jamaat
Hamidur Rahman Azad says the debate over Article 70 highlights the need for constitutional reform
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Mirza Fakhrul sworn in as Bangladesh’s president
Veteran BNP leader takes oath at Bangabhaban after winning the country’s first contested presidential election since 1991
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Why Bangladesh’s president takes no oath of secrecy
Unlike the prime minister and cabinet members, the president completes the constitutional oath without a separate secrecy pledge
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Business
Carew set for record Tk 165 crore profit despite sugar unit losses
Distillery earnings are projected to offset a Tk 60 crore loss at the state-owned company’s sugar factory in Chuadanga
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ICAB, 25 institutions sign addenda to expand academic collaboration
Expanded agreements will allow eligible graduates to benefit from prior-learning credits and paper exemptions
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US, Canadian trade teams to meet again as tariffs deadline looms
Top trade negotiators from Canada and the US will meet for a third day ​in Washington on Friday in a ‌bid to finalize a trade deal before new American tariffs
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Editorial
AI poses challenge to original writing
The use of various artificial intelligence (AI) tools for writing and editing has grown rapidly over the last couple of years due to innovations by technology giants. Following the big
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Revenue conference had little new to say
The recent Revenue Conference 2026, organised by the National Board of Revenue, has stirred a significantly elaborate conversation within the country's financial circles. It came at a time when revenue
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Fast-tracking railway's latest master plan
The Bangladesh Railway (BR), one of the oldest public transport systems in the country, has remained for far too long a neglected sector despite the railway emerging globally as the
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A fitting honour for Mirza Fakhrul
The government must implement promised reforms, letting the new president become more than a figurehead.
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Better infrastructure, not another authority, can unlock our carbon economy
Every time Bangladesh’s carbon opportunity comes up for discussion, the conversation usually centres on the same proposal of creating a new authority.
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Entertainment
‘Andhar’ unveils first official poster, sets October release
Raihan Rafi has unveiled the first official poster of his much-anticipated horror film “Andhar”, confirming that the star-studded production will arrive in theatres this October.
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10 timeless songs that capture Nayak Raj Razzak at his peak
His films may belong to different eras, but the romance, music and memories they created continue to resonate with generations of audiences.
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I found him similar to Uttam Kumar: Suchanda remembers Nayak Raj
“Razzak had many qualities. He possessed a strong work ethic and a willingness to work hard. He was honest. That is why he was able to take himself to such
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"Dipjol should also be questioned," "Dolly Johur could be accused": Salman Shah’s mother
Seeking justice for her son’s murder, actor Salman Shah’s mother, Neela Chowdhury, has spoken out about villainous actor Dipjol, actress Dolly Johur and another villainous actor, Shiba Sanu, the current
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Health
3 more die with measles-like symptoms; combined toll now 928
DGHS reports 876 new suspected measles and 64 new confirmed cases in 24 hours
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