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Jamdani and Nakshi Kantha enter global conversations through design
At first glance, you may feel like looking at a thrifted jacket or a misfit patchwork dress. Once you look closely, you will see the stitches do not repeat.
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2008-style ‘engineered’ polls will not be allowed: Nahid
Upcoming election should follow the 1991 model, he said
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Trump admin orders 1,500 troops to prepare for possible Minnesota deployment
The Pentagon has ordered 1,500 US soldiers to prepare for a possible deployment to a state roiled by unrest over an immigration crackdown, US media reported Sunday...
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Syrian army deploys in former Kurdish-held areas
Syria’s army deployed in formerly Kurdish-led areas in the country’s east and north on Monday after a ceasefire announced a day earlier, as Syria’s president and the Kurds’ leader were
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Prince Harry lawyer claims ‘systematic’ UK newspaper group wrongdoing
A UK newspaper group accused of phone hacking and hiring private investigators ‘knew they had skeletons in their closet’, a lawyer for Prince Harry said Monday as the trial opened
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UK, France mull social media bans for youth as debate rages
Countries including France and Britain are considering following Australia’s lead by banning children and some teenagers from using social media, but experts are still locked in a debate over the
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Indonesians ‘released’ by Cambodian scam networks
More than 400 Indonesians were freed by cyberscam networks in Cambodia this month, Jakarta said on Monday, after Phnom Penh announced a fresh crackdown following the arrest of an alleged
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Bangladesh
Electricity production at Barapukuria plant suspended
Full power generation at Barapukuria Thermal Power Plant in Dinajpur has been suspended following a boiler tube burst. All three units of the plant, with a combined capacity of 525
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Free eye camp held in Naogaon
A free eye camp was held in Mahadevpur upazila of Naogaon with the support of PKSF and Orbis, and organised by Ispahani Islamia Eye Institute and Hospital under the initiative
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Shab-e-Barat to be observed on Feb 3
Arabic month of Shaban will begin on January 21
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Rab officer killed, 3 injured in Sitakunda attack
Group of criminals attacked Rab team in Jungle Salimpur area
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Most 2025 minority incidents were non-communal: Police report
Bangladesh has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing crime with transparency, accuracy and determination, as a yearlong review of official police records shows that most incidents Involving members of minority communities
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Allegations of massive irregularities in Kabikha–Kabita projects in Shariatpur
Serious allegations of corruption and misuse of government funds have surfaced over 79 rural infrastructure development projects under the Kajer Binimoye Khaddo (Kabikha) and Kajer Binimoye Taka (Kabita) programmes in
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EC unveils fresh roadmap for February 12 election
The Election Commission (EC) has rolled out a fresh action plan (roadmap) to ensure the smooth conduct of the upcoming national election and referendum scheduled for February 12. The Commission
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International
Trump says world not secure until US has Greenland
Donald Trump no longer needs to think “purely of peace” after being snubbed for a Nobel, the US president said in comments published Monday, adding the world will not be
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Trump links Greenland threat to Nobel Peace Prize snub
Trump's Greenland push strains NATO and EU-US trade relations
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Soaring Iran executions seemingly 'tool of state intimidation': UN
Reportedly executed 1,500 people last year, said UN rights chief
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US warns Bangladeshi applicants against advance visa bond payments
The US Embassy on Monday cautioned Bangladeshi visa applicants against paying any visa bond before interviews, warning that advance payments neither guarantee visa approval nor protect applicants from fraud or
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Fire at Pakistan mall kills at least 21
A fire that ripped through a shopping mall in Pakistan’s biggest city has killed at least 21 people, rescuers in Karachi said Monday. Families rushed to the Gul Plaza building
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What we know about Syria president’s deal with Kurds
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa announced an agreement with Kurdish fighters on Sunday, after launching an offensive against areas under their control in the country’s north and east. The 14-point agreement
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21 killed, dozens missing in Karachi mall fire
The blaze started late on Saturday
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Technology
Space tech investment to rise in 2026: report
Global investment in space technology is expected to increase further in 2026.
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Sport
Prize money introduced for medal winners in national archery
The 16th Teer National Archery Championships will get underway on Wednesday at the Archery Training Academy in Tongi, with a record 71 teams taking part in the four-day competition.
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Swiatek survives scare to make Australian Open second round
Iga Swiatek survived a fright Monday before battling past Chinese qualifier Yuan Yue to launch her bid for a career Grand Slam in unconvincing fashion at the Australian Open.
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BCB denies January 21 deadline on T20 World Cup participation
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) media committee chairman Amjad Hossain on Monday dismissed media reports claiming that the International Cricket Council (ICC) had set a January 21 deadline to decide Bangladesh’s
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Djokovic eases to opening win in latest bid for 25th major title
Novak Djokovic embarked on his latest quest to win a record 25th Grand Slam by easing to an ominous straight-sets victory Monday at the Australian Open.
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Mbappe calls on fans to back Vinicius Jr amid Real Madrid's struggles
Kylian Mbappe has urged Real Madrid fans to refrain from singling out Vinicius Jr for the club's woes, insisting the blame for their stuttering form rests on the entire team.
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বিশ্বনাথে আগুনে পুড়ে নববধূর মৃত্যু
সিলেটের বিশ্বনাথে আগুনে পুড়ে রেছনা বেগম (১৮) নামে এক নববধূর মর্মান্তিক মৃত্যু হয়েছে। বিয়ের মাত্র ১৬ দিনের মাথায় গতকাল রবিবার (১৮ জানুয়ারি) বিকেলে এ ঘটনা ঘটে।
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ইরানে বিক্ষোভে নিহত বেড়ে ৫ হাজার
ইরানে সরকারবিরোধী বিক্ষোভে অন্তত ৫ হাজার মানুষ নিহত হয়েছেন। তাদের মধ্যে প্রায় ৫০০ জন দেশটির নিরাপত্তা বাহিনীর সদস্য। ইরানের একজন কর্মকর্তা রয়টার্সকে এ তথ্য জানি
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তারেক রহমানের নিরাপত্তা বেহুলার বাসরঘরের মতো যেন ছিদ্র না থাকে
অন্তর্বর্তীকালীন সরকারের উদ্দেশ্যে বিএনপির সিনিয়র যুগ্ম মহাসচিব রুহুল কবির রিজভী বলেছেন, বিএনপির চেয়ারম্যান তারেক রহমানের নিরাপত্তায় কোনো ধরনের ফাঁক যেন না থাকে।
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Politics
JCD stages sit-in blocking EC adjacent roads again
Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, the student wing of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, staged a sit-in programme again in front of the Election Commission Bhaban in the Dhaka city on Monday, questioning
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Jamaat meets Yunus, questions EC neutrality
A delegation of the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Sunday met chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at his official residence, Jamuna, in the capital Dhaka and raised question about the neutrality of
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90th birth anniv of Ziaur Rahman today
Today is the 90th anniversary of the birth of Bangladesh Nationalist Party founder Ziaur Rahman, also a former president.
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Zaima’s first public speech calls for women’s empowerment
Zaima Rahman, daughter of Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairman Tarique Rahman, in her first public speech on Sunday called for women’s empowerment to help shape the future of the nation.
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RUCSU GS removes congratulatory banner for Tarique Rahman
Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union general secretary Salahuddin Ammar on Sunday removed a congratulatory banner put up on the campus welcoming Tarique Rahman on becoming the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s chairman.
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Business
RMG owners ready to pay $0.20 more for local yarn than imported ones
Even though the price of domestic yarn is up to $0.20 higher than imported yarn, readymade garment (RMG) industry owners are ready to buy it in the interest of the
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Kazi Food Industries holds Annual Business Conference 2026
Leading food manufacturing company Kazi Food Industries Limited organized a two-day “Annual Business Conference 2026” at Seagull Hotel, Cox’s Bazar, on January 14–15. This year, the theme of the conference
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Gold prices break all records
Each bhori of 22-carat gold will cost Tk 2.38 lakh from tomorrow
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Editorial
Transformation of RMG industry
A quiet technological revolution is taking place in the country's garment industry. The industry's journey from its tentative beginning in the late 1970s to the current number one position in
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Journey to the roof of the world: A Bangladeshi's Tibet travelogue
Our adventure commenced with the flight from Dhaka to Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG).
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Failing NBFIs expose regulatory failure
THE latest Bangladesh Bank data revealing that 37.11 per cent of loans in non-bank financial institutions have turned defaulted should alarm policymakers. With toxic loans increasing steadily quarter after quarter,
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Bangladesh and limits of LDC privileges
BANGLADESH’S scheduled transition from the United Nations Least Developed Country classification on 24 November 2026 has been celebrated nationally as a landmark of economic achievement and a symbol of national
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Triangles, tensions and tactical trade-offs
FOR over a decade, global geopolitics has shifted from American unipolarity to a more complex multipolar world, characterised by a tripartite power dynamic involving the US, China, and Russia. This
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Entertainment
‘Minoti’ showcases energetic chemistry between Dola and Muza
Dola Rahman’s enchanting voice paired with Muza’s musical prowess in “Minoti”, which was released yesterday, is already drawing attention from music lovers.
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AR Rahman says self-doubt pushed him into most prolific phase of his career
Oscar-winning composer A R Rahman has revealed that persistent comparisons with his past work led him to question his relevance—and ultimately drove him into one of the busiest phases of
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Matt Damon on why streaming is pushing filmmakers to rethink storytelling
That shift, Damon argued, is now shaping how Netflix wants films made. He described the traditional action-film model: three major set pieces—one in each act, with the biggest saved for
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Pori Moni, Chanchal Chowdhury to star in modern retelling of Tagore’s ‘Shasti’
Pori Moni and Chanchal Chowdhury are set to collaborate for the first time in a film inspired by Rabindranath Tagore’s short story “Shasti”.
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Life style
World’s Top 10 countries by tourism revenue
According to data from UN Tourism, countries worldwide earned a total of USD 1.74 trillion from international tourism in 2024—14 per cent higher than in the pre-pandemic year of 2019.
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Blazers are trending this winter—here’s how to style them
Master winter fashion in Dhaka by layering versatile blazers with traditional kurtis or modern baggy jeans. From timeless pinstripes to elegant suedes, discover essential styling tips to stay warm while
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