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My Dhaka / When theatre speaks in letters
I found myself back on Bailey Road with my friends last weekend, after what felt like ages. Joining us was Anisul Haque, a friend’s better half and the celebrated writer
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Inside the perilous world of Sundarbans honey collectors
A wooden boat rocks on dark tidal waters, its hull brushing mangrove roots as dawn thins over the Sundarbans. On the boat, men sit barefoot and alert, eyes fixed on
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Vijay finally crosses majority mark
Actor ‘Thalapathy’ Vijay has secured the majority mark of 118 to form government in Tamil Nadu after support extended by VCK..
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Hostage-taking at German bank over, no one hurt
A hostage situation at a German bank ended Friday after a special police unit freed two people unharmed from a vault..
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Revolution Ensnared: Gramsci, Orwell, and the Battle for Bangladesh's Future
The scent of tear gas and the echoes of the July Uprising still linger in the humid air of Dhaka, a visceral reminder of a moment when the streets of
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The disagreements over presidential power and state religion
As members of the Constitution Reform Commission, we, Sharif Bhuiyan and Firoz Ahmed, submitted two written notes to the Commission—one dated November 23, 2024, on strengthening the office of the
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Why are Bangladesh’s mothers still going hungry?
This was the first time I was visiting Lalmonirhat, excited to see how the urban/peri-urban living structure differed from what I was used to seeing in Dhaka city, with a
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Bangladesh
Locals find 10 Bangladeshis near Moulvibazar border, hand them over to BGB
The detainees told BGB they were been pushed into Bangladesh by BSF; police later handed them over to their families
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Civil admin top posts: Frustration grows over contractual appointment
25 out of 85 secretaries are contractual appointees; bureaucrats call for cancelling contracts
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Finance Ministry objects to Foreign Ministry proposal to raise hotel allowances for ministers’ foreign trips
Discussions are underway within the government over increasing hotel allowances for ministers and state ministers during foreign tours. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has proposed removing the existing hotel allowance
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5 members of a family found slaughtered in Kapasia, head of household absconding: Police
Five members of a family were found with their throats slit in Kapasia, Gazipur. The bodies were discovered early this morning, Saturday, at the house of Forkan Mia in Rautkona
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Bangladesh pavilion largest attraction in Kathmandu fair
The Bangladesh Pavilion has emerged as the largest international attraction at the ‘2nd South Asian Trade Fair 2026’ in Kathmandu, showcasing the country’s growing export strength and expanding trade engagement
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Body of Bristy, Bangladeshi PhD student killed in Florida, reaches Dhaka
Bristy and Limon posthumously awarded doctoral degrees by USF
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No buses for 18 lakh residents of Khulna city
For Moniruzzaman Jamaddar, a resident of Damodar village in Phultala upazila, memories of student life in Khulna are inseparable from the once-vibrant bus services that connected the city with its
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International
Tehran could withstand blockade for four months, CIA report shows, as fighting flares
CIA report shows US blockade not forcing Iran to capitulate
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Suspected oil slick off Iran's Kharg Island
It was not immediately clear what had caused the apparent spill, which was located off the small Gulf island's west coast
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Iranian response to US truce proposal expected 'tonight,' Trump says
Washington was expecting Tehran's response to its latest proposal on a deal to set up the parameters for talks to end the war by Friday night, US President Donald Trump
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Suvendu Adhikari to take oath as first-ever BJP CM of West Bengal today
As West Bengal enters the BJP-era of governance, its Legislative Party leader Suvendu Adhikari is set to take oath as the chief minister today, Saturday. Suvendu is all set to
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The personal assistant to the ma..
The personal assistant to the man tipped to be the next chief minister of West Bengal from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's party was shot dead in his car in
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Trump announces three-day Ukraine-Russia ceasefire
The truce would also include a mutual swap of 1,000 prisoners each, said Trump, who has struggled to end the four-year conflict
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US VP Vance meeting with Qatar PM to discuss Iran, source says
Talks focus on US-Qatar relations and negotiations with Iran
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Technology
Xiaomi launches home appliances in Bangladesh
Xiaomi Bangladesh has entered the country’s home appliance market for the first time, launching a range of smart televisions, laundry products and connected home devices.
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Honor officially launches 600 series in Bangladesh
Honor, the global AI ecosystem device brand, officially launched its 600 5G series at an event in Dhaka on May 7. The lineup includes the Honor 600 5G, Honor 600
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Sport
Bangladeshi broadcasters risk FIFA World Cup blackout
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set to begin in just 33 days, but there is a strong possibility that Bangladeshi viewers may face a World Cup blackout, as no
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'Elitist' World Cup leaves Mexican soccer family on sidelines
A passion for football binds three generations of the Rueda family in Mexico City, from Pele fan Fernando to Maradona aficionado Jairo and France follower Emilio.
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Messi says Argentina up against 'other favorites' in World Cup repeat bid
Lionel Messi says Argentina fans are right to dream of a second straight World Cup crown, but warns other contenders, including France and Spain, "are in better shape".
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Ailing Djokovic falls to early Italian Open exit ahead of Roland Garros
Novak Djokovic slumped to an early elimination from the Italian Open on Friday, crumbling to a second-round defeat at the hands of qualifier Dino Prizmic which leaves question marks about
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Mushfiqur celebrates 39th birthday with 29th Test fifty
Experienced Bangladesh batter Mushfiqur Rahim, who turned 39 today, celebrated the occasion by notching his 29th Test fifty on Day 2 of the Tigers' first of two Tests against Pakistan
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আলোচিত
স্কুল তৈরির জন্য ভেঙে ফেলা হল ৮০০ বছরের পুরনো শিব মন্দির, উত্তেজনা তেলেঙ্গানায়, আসরে কেন্দ্র
বহু শতাব্দী পুরনো মন্দির ভাঙা নিয়ে উত্তেজনা ছড়াল তেলেঙ্গানায়। রাজ্যের ওয়ারাঙ্গাল জেলায় কাকতীয় আমলের ৮০০ বছর পুরনো শিব মন্দির ভাঙা নিয়ে বিতর্কের সৃষ্টি হয়েছে।
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ট্রাম্পের বোর্ড অফ পিসে ১০ কোটি ডলার দিল আমিরাত
গাজায় নতুন ফিলিস্তিনি পুলিশ বাহিনী গঠনের লক্ষ্যে যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের নেতৃত্বাধীন ‘বোর্ড অফ পিস’-কে ১০ কোটি মার্কিন ডলার অর্থ সহায়তা দিয়েছে সংযুক্ত আরব আমিরাত।টাইমস অফ ইসরায়েলের বরাত দিয়ে মিডল ইস্ট আই জানিয়েছে,
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পশ্চিমবঙ্গে কি হিন্দুত্ববাদের পুনরুত্থান ঘটেছে?
১৯৭১ সালের ১৬ ডিসেম্বর পাকিস্তানি সেনাবাহিনী যখন ঢাকায় মুক্তিবাহিনী ও ভারতীয় বাহিনীর যৌথ কমান্ডের কাছে আত্মসমর্পণ করছেন, ঠিক তখনই দিল্লির...
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শুভেন্দু অধিকারীই পশ্চিমবঙ্গের নতুন মুখ্যমন্ত্রী
অপেক্ষা এবং সমস্ত জল্পনার অবসান ঘটিয়ে পশ্চিমবঙ্গের নতুন মুখ্যমন্ত্রীর নাম ঘোষণা করল বিজেপি। রাজ্যের প্রথম বিজেপি সরকারের প্রথম মুখ্যমন্ত্রী হচ্ছেন শুভেন্দু অধিকারী।
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আমাকে জামায়াতের ছাত্রী সংস্থার প্রোডাক্ট বলা হয়েছিল: তাসনিম জারা
লেঞ্জা ইজ ভেরি ডিফিকাল্ট টু হাইড। এই লাইনটা আমার খুব পরিচিত। ২০১৩ সালে যখন শাহবাগ আন্দোলন হয়, তখন স্লোগান
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বিএনপি ৫ মে রিস্ক নিলে এতো জেল-জুলুমের শিকার হত না
বিএনপির রাজনীতি সবসময় ভীতু রাজনীতি বলে মন্তব্য করেছেন বাংলাদেশ খেলাফত মজলিসের মহাসচিব জালাল উদ্দীন। তিনি বলেন, তারা ঝুঁকি নিতে চায় না
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Politics
One arrested over AL flash procession in Dhaka
The police on Friday afternoon arrested a man from a flash procession of Awami League, the activities of which are now banned, and its affiliated organisations in the capital’s Mohammadpur
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Save affected farmers in haor area: Mukti Council
Leaders of Jatiya Mukti Council on Friday at a rally in Dhaka called on the Bangladesh Nationalist Party-led government to take adequate steps to save the farmers of the haor
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Ganosamhati’s acting chief coordinator Nilu, executive coordinator Rubel
The Ganosamhati Andolan on Friday retained Dewan Abdur Rashid Nilu as acting chief coordinator and Abul Hasan Rubel as executive coordinator of the party.
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Fakhrul, 15 others get Khaleda Zia Smriti Padak
Local government, rural development and cooperatives minister and BNP secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir and 14 others have been awarded with newly introduced Aposhhin Deshnetri Begum Khaleda Zia Smriti
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A frustrated group wants to keep society unstable: Fakhrul
Speaking at a Tagore birth anniversary event in Naogaon, LGRD minister says people are hopeful about the new govt
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BNP moves to restore grassroots discipline
BNP Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will sit with grassroots leaders today as the ruling party seeks to restore discipline and strengthen its organisational structure.
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Business
Oil flowers on the coastlines
For some tourists visiting Kuakata, acres of sunflower fields are simply a scenic backdrop for photos. But for farmers in Patuakhali and neighbouring Barguna, the crop has become an increasingly
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Egg prices hit two-year high, vegetables too costlier
Egg prices hit a two-year high on Friday last, reaching Tk 140-150 a dozen. Vegetable prices also continued to rise, with most items selling at Tk 80-100 per kg, marking
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Vietnam seeks deeper trade, defence ties with Sri Lanka
Vietnam’s top leader To Lam called for deeper defence and trade ties with Sri Lanka on Friday, noting the South Asian island’s strategic position in the Indian Ocean.
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Editorial
West Bengal's saffron turn and the new reality facing Dhaka
For 75 years, West Bengal told itself a story: we are the land of Tagore and Vivekananda, of Bankim and Bose, of Amartya Sen and Abhijit Banerjee, of coffee house
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Mohammadpur and the reality of urban crimes in Dhaka
There is something quite catchy and seductive in the way Mohammadpur is branded as the “City of God.” The phrase is loaded with a Brazilian flavour, conjuring cinematic memories of
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Climate Change Business ventures: Turning disasters into profit
While Bangladesh remains one of the most negatively affected human zones due to climate change, certain economic opportunities have opened up that can significantly help cope with the challenges of
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Address learning gaps at primary level
Without foundational skills, students cannot thrive in secondary education.
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Entertainment
Influencer Kaarina Kaisar admitted in ICU
Popular influencer Kaarina Kaisar, widely loved for her humorous social media skits and praised for her performance in the film “36 24 36”, is currently battling for her life in
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Golden Globes set new AI rules, ban AI actors
AI may be used for technical or cosmetic purposes, such as de-ageing or visual adjustments. But it must not replace or significantly alter the actor’s original work.
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Remembering Sharmili Ahmed on her 79th birth anniversary
Sharmili Ahmed passed away on July 8, 2022, leaving behind a rich legacy of unforgettable performances that continue to be cherished.
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Health
Seven more children dead from measles, measles-like symptoms
Total number of confirmed and suspected measles deaths now 343
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Measles surge drains incomes, savings; overwhelms parents
The escalating measles outbreak in Bangladesh is not only claiming young lives but also pushing families into financial ruin, as the hidden costs of prolonged hospital stays and a lack
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Life style
Century-old British-era Northbrook Hall in Dhaka set to reopen after major restoration
"The work has been completed after almost three years. Some decorative work related to the red-brick architectural features is still remaining"
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