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Mohan Raihan to accept Bangla Academy Literary Award

Poet Mohan Raihan announced on Sunday that he would accept the Bangla Academy Literary Award 2025, while also calling for reforms to ensure a more transparent and non-partisan selection.

7h - New Age - (original version)

Nine killed during protests at US consulate in Karachi

At least nine people were killed during pro-Iran protests at the United States consulate in the Pakistani megacity of Karachi on Sunday, according to a hospital toll seen by AFP.

7h - New Age - (original version)

Pentagon says three US service members killed in Iran operation

The US military on Sunday said three service members have been killed and five seriously wounded in the war against Iran – the first casualties announced on the US side.

7h - New Age - (original version)

OPEC+ hikes oil production by more than expected

Key members of the OPEC+ oil cartel announced a greater-than-expected increase to production quotas on Sunday following US and Israeli strikes on Iran that triggered retaliation by Tehran across the

7h - New Age - (original version)

How will US, Israeli strikes on Iran affect oil markets?

The US-Israeli strikes against Iran and reprisals by Tehran could severely disrupt the global supply of crude oil and send prices soaring to levels not seen in years...

7h - New Age - (original version)

Bangladesh

Schoolgirl rescued with her throat slit in Ctg eco park, admitted to hospital

She was found walking aimlessly, covered in blood, by workers of the eco park

7h - Daily Star - (original version)

ICT finds ‘gross anomalies’ in probe, prosecution of Chankharpul killings

Tribunal questions why 3 constables were mainly targeted despite evidence of widespread gunfire and unaccounted police weapons

7h - Daily Star - (original version)

Security of foreign missions in Dhaka enhanced

Bangladesh government on Sunday enhanced security measures for diplomatic missions of foreign countries in Dhaka amid escalating tensions in the Gulf Arab states following attacks by the United States and

7h - New Age - (original version)

US military says three of its troops killed in first Iran operation casualties

Three US service members have been killed and another five have been seriously wounded, in the first casualties of the unfolding US operations against Iran, the US military said on

7h - The Financial Express - (original version)

BMU holds residency induction programme

The Bangladesh Medical University on Sunday held the oath-taking ceremony of the new resident doctors and students admitted to Phase A in the March 2026 academic year to obtain degrees

7h - New Age - (original version)

15 traffickers held, 153 rescued from St Martins

The Bangladesh Coast Guard in a raid in the deep sea area of St Martins in Cox’s Bazar early Sunday arrested 15 human traffickers and rescued 153 people, including women

7h - New Age - (original version)

Day labourer family shocked as fire kills 21 goats, two cows

A day labourer’s family has been left devastated after fire gutted their home and killed 21 goats and two cows at Babuganj in Barishal early Sunday.

7h - New Age - (original version)

International

How Persia became Iran

Echoes of an empire in a time of fire

7h - Daily Star - (original version)

One in four Americans supports US strikes on Iran: Reuters/Ipsos poll

Americans wary of US casualties, higher fuel prices

7h - Daily Star - (original version)

Delhi urged to end border killings

Home minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Sunday urged the Indian government to take measures to end killings along the Bangladesh-India border.

7h - New Age - (original version)

Political parties condemn US-Israeli attacks on Iran, killing of Khamenei

Different political parties in Bangladesh on Sunday condemned the United States and Israeli attacks on Iran and the killing of the country’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

7h - New Age - (original version)

Passengers in pain as HSIA cancels 40 more Gulf flights

Hundreds of Gulf Arab states-bound passengers got stranded and immensely suffered at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Sunday as 40 more flights were cancelled to and from

7h - New Age - (original version)

Pakistan PM condoles Khamenei's death, voices concern over 'violation of international law'

President Asif Ali Zardari also expressed profound sorrow

7h - Daily Star - (original version)

How Iran’s theocratic system of power works

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in strikes on Saturday by the US and Israel. The complexities of Iran’s ruling system, the ideological nature of its support base,

7h - Daily Star - (original version)

Technology

BYD Bangladesh launches Sealion 5

BYD, the New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, has officially launched the Sealion 5 at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) on February 28.

7h - Daily Star - (original version)

Xiaomi launches ‘Eid with Xiaomi’ campaign with Singapore trips, cashback & guaranteed gifts

Continuing its annual tradition of celebrating Eid with its customers, Xiaomi has unveiled its festive campaign “Eid with Xiaomi,” under the tagline “Eid Anondo Vorpur, Xiaomi Kine Singapore.” The campaign

13h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)

Jobs of the week

Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.

19h - Daily Star - (original version)

AI-powered insurance brokerage startup raises $46.8 million

Harper, an AI-based insurance brokerage startup, has raised $46.8 million in a combined Series A and seed funding round, the company recently announced.

19h - Daily Star - (original version)

Zomato founder raises $54 million for new wearables startup

Deepinder Goyal, the founder of India-based food delivery company Zomato, has raised $54 million in an initial funding round for his new wearable technology startup, Temple, at a post-money valuation

19h - Daily Star - (original version)

AI will replace some jobs but create new ones, Amazon CEO says

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said that AI will reduce the need for human workers in certain roles but will also generate new categories of employment, as he addressed the technology's

19h - Daily Star - (original version)

Sport

Players instructed to maintain tactical discipline to avoid disaster

Bangladesh women’s football team are placing strong emphasis on tactical discipline in a bid to minimise mistakes and avoid heavy defeats in the group stage of the AFC Women’s Asian

7h - Daily Star - (original version)

South Africa beat plucky Zimbabwe to stay unbeaten

South Africa survived a brilliant all-round show by Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza to record a five-wicket win Sunday that means they remained unbeaten ahead of a semi-final against New Zealand

7h - Daily Star - (original version)

Guardiola calls for respect after Ramadan break is booed

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola called for more "respect" towards other cultures after a break to allow his players to break their fast during Ramadan was booed in a 1-0

7h - Daily Star - (original version)

Recent ODI form hampered by ‘long gaps’, says Miraz

The Tigers are set to engage in a series of ODI matches, starting with Pakistan at home in March.

7h - Daily Star - (original version)

Kamalapur stadium staff withdrawn over negligence of duty

State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque has ordered the withdrawal of officials responsible for Birshrestha Shaheed Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur after observing what he described as negligence

7h - Daily Star - (original version)

Politics

Flag Hoisting Day today

Today is Flag Hoisting Day, the day when Bangladesh’s national flag was hoisted for the first time on the campus of the University of Dhaka in 1971.

7h - New Age - (original version)

Business

Exporters concerned as conflict spreads across the Middle East

The United States and Israeli joint forces attacked Iran on Saturday morning. In response, Iran has targeted American bases in various Middle Eastern countries, including Israel. Due to the attacks

1h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)

Prime Bank, Friendship launch climate resilience initiative in char areas

Prime Bank PLC yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Friendship, a non-government organisation, to launch a climate resilience initiative aimed at protecting vulnerable char communities in Bangladesh.

7h - Daily Star - (original version)

Iran-US conflict: Bangladesh in close contact with vessel at UAE port

Only one out of seven vessels owned by the Bangladesh Shipping Corporation is now in the Gulf region

7h - Daily Star - (original version)

Editorial

When business meets politics

Before the national election, there were meetings between a delegation of leading business figures and the BNP Chairperson and now Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at the party’s Gulshan Office. At

1h - Dhaka Tribune - (original version)

Another display of ‘might is right’

US-Israel military aggressions against Iran deeply concerning.

7h - Daily Star - (original version)

Will upper house deliver?

THE long-debated proposal for a bicameral parliament has moved from abstract discourse to constitutional reality. The signing of the July charter, the promulgation of an ordinance establishing provisions for an

7h - New Age - (original version)

Smarter drug policy beyond crackdown

BANGLADESH is once again in the midst of a sweeping anti-drug campaign. Law enforcement agencies, including the Bangladesh Police and the Rapid Action Battalion, are conducting operations across cities and

7h - New Age - (original version)

Compensating small investors of merged banks

The government's decision to compensate small investors who purchased shares in the five distressed banks later merged into Sammilito Islami Bank is welcome. These private banks had been pushed to

7h - The Financial Express - (original version)

Entertainment

First-look poster of ‘Domm’ unveiled ahead of Eid

Afran Nisho is all set to captivate audiences on the big screen this Eid-ul-Fitr. Inspired by real events, the film “Domm” promises to present the actor in a completely new

1h - Daily Star - (original version)

‘If I can achieve seventy percent of my ideas, it is a blessing’

Pop music in Bangladesh continues to evolve, with artistes constantly experimenting across genres. However, Alif Alauddin has always identified herself as a pop artiste and has chosen to stay within

1h - Daily Star - (original version)

Tom Holland and Zendaya are married, claims stylist

Zendaya and Holland first became the subject of romance rumours in 2021, several years after their initial on-screen collaboration in “Spider-Man: Homecoming”, released in 2017. Since then, the pair has

1h - Daily Star - (original version)

Case filed against TV actor Zaher Alvi over wife’s death

Ikra’s father filed a case alleging abetment to suicide, naming the actor as the main accused, according to investigators. Police said an inquiry has begun, and further action will depend

7h - Daily Star - (original version)

Life style

Planning a trip to Tibet? Here are 11 things you should know

Snow-covered mountains, vast high plateaus, the world’s highest peak Everest, Mount Kailash, Lake Manasarovar and the Potala Palace, Tibet is filled with boundless natural splendour. However, travelling to this region

19h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)

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