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Why do we educate our children at all?
A mother's homeschooling journey prompts a deeper reflection on whether education should nurture curiosity rather than achievement.
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Opposition MPs to get full support for development work: PM
Tarique Rahman says he has instructed the Local Government Ministry to quickly release any pending allocations promised before Eid-ul-Azha
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Workshop on Concept to Storytelling in Female-Centric Films held at DIU
A workshop titled Concept of Storytelling in Women-Centric Films, with an emphasis on women’s protection and indigenous culture, was jointly organised by the Bangladesh Cinema and Television Institute and Daffodil
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Bankers warn Islami Bank crisis harming wider financial sector
The Association of Bankers, Bangladesh, a platform representing bank chief executives, has expressed deep concern over the ongoing instability surrounding Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC, warning that the crisis is damaging
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Govt to offer 1.5% commission for bringing foreign investment: PM
Tarique Rahman says the newly approved incentive scheme is designed to boost foreign direct investment and involve expatriate Bangladeshis
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ASK demands immediate arrest of those involved in Cox’s Bazar mother-daughter rape
Rights body calls on government to enforce a zero-tolerance policy against violence against women and children
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Bangladesh
TIB defends 100-day report, rejects home minister's ‘newspaper clippings’ claim
The anti-corruption watchdog says its findings were based on verified data from police, human rights groups and other sources, not media reports alone
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Govt dissatisfied with Ad-din Hospital’s explanation over newborn deaths: Minister
Action to be decided in a meeting later today, says Sakhawat Husain
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Court acquits cricketer Nasir, wife Tamima in marriage case
Cricketer Nasir Hossain and his wife Tamima Sultana Tammi have been acquitted in a case filed against them, as the court found that the allegations were not proven. Additional Chief
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DNA test confirms paternity, son wins father’s recognition after 27 yrs
When the child was born, his father was abroad. Before his birth, his parents had already divorced. Having never seen his father, the child grew up at his maternal uncle’s
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ICT concludes trial of Hanif, 3 others, verdict any day
The International Crimes Tribunal-2 on Wednesday concluded arguments in a crimes against humanity case against Awami League joint general secretary and former lawmaker Mahbubul Alam Hanif and three other Kushtia-based
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Bay Terminal to boost Chattogram Port capacity by 2030: Shipping minister
Shaikh Rabiul Alam says turnaround time of Ctg Port has improved
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Draft NHRC Act to establish a govt-controlled entity if passed: TIB
Anti-corruption body calls for stakeholder engagement in finalising the law
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International
Messi scores on injury return as Argentina beat Iceland in WC warm-up
Lionel Messi scored within minutes of making his return from an injury scare as Argentina beat Iceland 3-0 in their final World Cup warm-up in Auburn, Alabama on Tuesday.
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I'll be at next World Cup in 2030: Somali referee barred from US
Somali referee Omar Artan, who was denied entry to the United States for the World Cup, returned to a hero's welcome in Mogadishu and vowed to take part in the
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Gascoigne urges England to replicate 1990 spirit at World Cup
Paul Gascoigne said on Wednesday he hopes England can reproduce the same ‘unbelievable’ team spirit as the squad at the 1990 World Cup during their quest for glory at this
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White House World Cup chief defends visa ban for Somali referee, Iranians
The head of the White House Task Force for the World Cup on Tuesday defended the decision not to grant visas to a Somali referee and some support staff for
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US strikes Iran; IRGC targets US base in Jordan
Iranian media reported at least two series of explosions along Iran's southern coast near the Strait of Hormuz.
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Al Jazeera documentary exposes abuse of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails
Accounts include rape, other forms of sexual violence under custody
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World conflicts hit peak in 2025
The world saw the highest number of state conflicts since the Second World War in 2025, a Norwegian study said yesterday, warning of a surge in attacks targeting civilians.
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Technology
Meta and Reliance partner for AI data centre in India
Facebook parent Meta has teamed up with Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries to establish what Meta described as its first AI-enabled data centre in India.
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Anthropic releases public Mythos-class model with restrictions
Anthropic recently released a new artificial intelligence model, Claude Fable 5, that is the first publicly available version of what the company calls its 'Mythos class' of models.
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Chinese firms quietly cut jobs as AI adoption increases: report
Chinese companies are carrying out small, dispersed layoffs as they rush to adopt artificial intelligence, aiming to boost productivity without triggering government scrutiny or social unrest, according to a recent
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Startup Bangladesh fund set for expansion to Tk 1,000 crore: ICT minister
Faqir Mahbub tells parliament portfolio startups have created more than 7,000 direct jobs and paid over Tk 180 crore in taxes
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Apple postpones new Siri AI rollout in EU over regulatory dispute
Apple said on June 8 that a new artificial intelligence-powered version of Siri will not be available on iPhones and iPads in the European Union (EU) when iOS 27 and
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Sport
A kiss eight years in the making
Lionel Messi stepped onto the stage. The Golden Ball was placed in his hands -- the award for the tournament’s best player. He had received it before, in 2014. But
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FIFA chief warns LA of World Cup 'happy barbarians'
FIFA President Gianni Infantino warned Los Angeles on Tuesday that it was about to be invaded by soccer fans from around the world, as he helped launch World Cup festivities
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Hasan Mahmud becomes second Bangladeshi in County Cricket
Having been sidelined for the past few months due to injury, Hasan Mahmud made his return midway through this season's Premier League for the Legends of Rupganj. Now, an even
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Saka injury will need to be managed at World Cup, says Tuchel
Bukayo Saka is still recovering from an Achilles injury and needs to be carefully managed ahead of the World Cup, England manager Thomas Tuchel said.
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White House World Cup chief defends visa ban for Somali referee, Iranians
The head of the White House Task Force for the World Cup on Tuesday defended the decision not to grant visas to a Somali referee and some support staff for
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A 96-year wait: Can a foreign coach finally win the World Cup?
Despite the many plots provided by sport's biggest tournament, one record remains unbroken: a foreign coach has never won the World Cup.
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আলোচিত
অবসরের ভাবনা প্রত্যাখ্যান করলেন শেখ হাসিনা
ক্ষমতাচ্যুত হয়ে ভারতে আশ্রয় নেওয়ার পরে রাজনীতি থেকে অবসরের কথাই এক সময়ে ভেবেছিলেন ক্ষমতাচ্যুত প্রধানমন্ত্রী শেখ হাসিনা। তবে সেই ভাবনা সরিয়ে রেখে ‘নিজের দেশের মানুষের পাশে থাকা’র সিদ্ধান্তই নিয়েছেন আওয়ামী
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ইসলামী ব্যাংক নির্বাচনের আগে একটি দলকে ১১ হাজার কোটি টাকা দিয়েছে: স্বরাষ্ট্রমন্ত্রী
ইসলামী ব্যাংক নির্বাচনের আগে একটি দলকে ১১ হাজার কোটি টাকা দিয়েছে: স্বরাষ্ট্রমন্ত্রী
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কেন্দ্রীয় ব্যাংকের কাছে ১০ হাজার কোটি টাকার তহবিল সহায়তা কামনা
ব্যাংকটির সিআরআর সংরক্ষণের প্রয়োজনীয়তা প্রায় সাত হাজার কোটি টাকা। কিন্তু সাম্প্রতিক সময়ে গ্রাহকদের অর্থ উত্তোলনের কারণে এই রিজার্ভ কমে প্রায় ২ হাজার ৬০০ কোটি টাকায় নেমে এসেছে। অথচ বিতর্কিত ব্যক্তি
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ডোবা থেকে বৃদ্ধার বস্তাবন্দি লাশ উদ্ধার, ছেলে-পুত্রবধূ আটক
ছেলের বাড়ির পাশের ডোবা থেকে বস্তাবন্দি লাশ উদ্ধার করে মর্গে পাঠানে হয়েছে। এই ঘটনায় ছেলে ও ছেলের বউকে জিজ্ঞাসাবাদের জন্য থানায় নেয়া হয়েছে।
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Politics
Jamaat-led alliance announces protests over push-ins, border killings
Rallies will be held in border districts on June 12 and in Dhaka on June 15
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Jamaat proposes Tk 8.4 lakh crore shadow budget
The Jamaat-e-Islami yesterday presented a Tk 8,39,505 crore shadow budget ahead of the national budget for fiscal year 2026–27, which is scheduled to be placed in parliament tomorrow.
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Juba Dal leaders among 29 prosecuted
A case was filed on Tuesday with Ramna police station in connection with Monday’s murder of Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Swechchhasebak Dal leader Billal Hossain in the capital’s Mouchak area...
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Business
Islami Bank unrest: Bank MDs express concern, urge swift resolution
The Association of Bankers, Bangladesh (ABB), an organisation of bank chief executives, has expressed deep concern over the ongoing unrest at Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC. At the same time, they
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Flag sales go up as fans gear up for FIFA World Cup
With the FIFA World Cup 2026 set to kick off today, June 11, football fever has swept across the country, boosting sales of national team flags in markets across Dhaka...
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Editorial
State, society must move to end sexual violence
THE alleged rape of a young mother inside Natore General Hospital on June 8 and the reported gang rape of a woman and her school-going daughter during a robbery in
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Call for cancellation of US trade agreement
The Committee for Democratic Rights, in an open letter issued from a public protest in front of the National Parliament on June 7, called on the prime minister and all
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Metro rail's safety concerns
That the metro rail service between Uttara and Motijheel has been in operation since 2023 without the mandatory safety certification is psychologically disturbing. Elevated metro rail systems the world over
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Women farmers and the fight for climate resilience
Women comprise 58 percent of Bangladesh’s agricultural workforce, but are rarely recognised as farmers in official classifications or extension services.
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Nature cannot be reduced to price tag
BANGLADESH is increasingly being told that nature has an economic value. Forests store carbon, wetlands regulate floods, mangroves protect coastlines and biodiversity supports fisheries, agriculture and tourism. Across policy discussions,
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Entertainment
Arnob, Sunidhi set for Toronto concert this August
Arnob is expected to perform a selection of his most popular songs during the evening.
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‘Bhasane Ujan’ returns to Shilpakala Academy for ninth staging today
The play explores themes of guilt, love, loneliness, and moral conflict through the inner journey of a man confronting loss and self-realisation. Drawing on Dostoevsky's signature psychological intensity, the production
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Salman Shah’s remains to be exhumed for autopsy
The remains of popular film star Salman Shah will be exhumed from his grave, followed by the preparation of an inquest report and an autopsy, as part of efforts to
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‘Earth & Memory’ explores memory through abstract art
Memory is rarely linear. It arrives in fragments – through colour, texture, sensation, and fleeting impressions of places once known. In “Earth & Memory”, artist Biplab Biprodas transforms these fragments
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Health
Canada’s immigration firm donates medical equipment to Bangladesh
Scotia Consultants, an immigration firm in Canada, has provided emergency medical equipment assistance worth Tk 40 million, including ventilators, to help deal with the ongoing measles situation in the country.
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Chittagong Medical College Hospital launches drive against broker syndicates
Ctg Mayor Shahadat Hossain says strict action will be taken against patient-snatching syndicates, illegal businesses and ambulance fare irregularities
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