Headline
New pay scale needs more scrutiny
Proposed government pay hike risks destabilising public finances
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Why are so many public hospitals lying idle?
When it comes to public healthcare, Bangladesh is suffering not just from a collection of unused hospital buildings, but also a systemic and nationwide atrophy of health service delivery.
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Risk of drones drifting into Finland growing
The risk of drones drifting into Finland as a result of the war in Ukraine is rising, the head of the Nordic country’s military intelligence service has said.
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What is uranium and why is it important?
The word "uranium" has been trending on social media in Bangladesh for various reasons. In 2025, the United States carried out attacks on Iran's uranium enrichment facilities, sparking significant discussion
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Spinners threaten factory shutdown from Feb 1
Local textile millers have threatened to shut spinning units from February 1 for an indefinite period if the government does not withdraw the duty-free import facility for yarn by the
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Hamas condemns US sanctions on Palestinian NGOs
Hamas on Thursday condemned as ‘unjust’ a move by the United States to sanction Palestinian associations which Washington accused of having links to the Islamist movement.
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NATO commander says ready, if asked, to plan Arctic mission
NATO’s top military commander said Thursday the alliance was ready, if asked, to plan a mission to protect the Arctic, after US president Donald Trump announced a framework deal he
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Bangladesh
From Sylhet to Narayanganj: Tarique Rahman completes seven-rally tour
Reaches Dhaka after completing 16-hour campaign
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Thyroid disorders emerging as a silent threat to children’s growth
Every day, children suffering from unusual fatigue, poor weight gain, stunted growth and delayed mental development crowd the outpatient department of the Mother and Child Unit at Birdem General Hospital-2
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Tarique returns home after completing 7 rallies in 16 hours
BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman returned to his Gulshan residence early Friday after concluding seven election rallies within 16 hours on the first day of his campaign. His final rally was
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School manager arrested over child abuse incident in Naya Paltan
Police have arrested the manager of a school in connection with a child abuse incident at a school in the Naya Paltan area of the capital. The arrested person is
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Jamaat ameer urges parties not to ‘hurt’ one another
Calls for unity and fair campaigning ahead of national election
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2 held with local weapons at Jamaat candidate’s Dhaka rally
Two individuals were detained with locally made weapons during an election rally of Jamaat-e-Islami candidate for the Dhaka-7 constituency, Haji Md Enayetullah. The arrests were made around 9:30pm on Thursday
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International
‘A world of fortresses will be poorer, more fragile’
Today, I’ll talk about the rupture in the world order, the end of a nice story, and the beginning of a brutal reality where geopolitics among the great powers is
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Renewed verbal attacks from Trump prompting Canadians to rally behind PM Carney
Renewed verbal attacks from US President Donald Trump are prompting Canadians to rally behind Prime Minister Mark Carney, who earned a rare standing ovation in Davos for openly decrying powerful
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EU has 'serious doubts' about Trump's 'Board of Peace'
European leaders have serious doubts but are ready to work with the United States and the newly founded body in Gaza
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China refutes US remarks on its influence in South Asia
The Chinese Embassy in Bangladesh has refuted China-related remarks by the United States ambassador to Bangladesh, Brent T Christensen, saying those are ‘utterly unfounded’ and of ‘ulterior motives’.
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World Cup 2026: Could Europe drive a boycott?
With relations between Europe and the United States strained, calls for a Europe-led boycott of World Cup 2026 are beginning to gain traction in some quarters. Politicians, fans and football
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US ambassador calls on Bangladesh national security adviser
The US ambassador, Brent Christensen, on Thursday called on Bangladesh national security adviser Khalilur Rahman at the latter’s office this afternoon.
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What we know about Trump's Greenland 'framework' deal
After meeting NATO chief, Trump pointed to 'a deal with respect to Greenland'
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Technology
They look like voters. They’re AI
Dozens of short videos circulating on social media in the run-up to the country’s 13th national parliamentary election feature what appear to be ordinary citizens making voting pledges, offering political
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Sport
Alcaraz celebrates 100th Slam match with easy win
He will become the youngest man to win all four majors should he push on and make his breakthrough.
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‘Should never go hardline from the start’
With Bangladesh now on the brink of facing an exit from the T20 World Cup due to stalled negotiations with the ICC, Syed Ashraful Huq spoke to The Daily Star’s
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Sabalenka digs deep as Alcaraz sets sights on last 16
Aryna Sabalenka said she was "emotionally all over the place" as she was forced to dig deep to reach the last 16 on Friday at the Australian Open, where Carlos
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Chattogram, Rajshahi battle for BPL trophy today
The final of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) will be held today with Chattogram Royals and Rajshahi Warriors vying for the coveted trophy at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium
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Emotional Sabalenka comes through test to make last 16 at Australian Open
The four-time Grand Slam champion needed 2hr 2min to see off the unseeded Russia-born Austrian Potapova.
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BPL glory up for grabs
The 12th edition of the tournament prepares to crown a new champion
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Milne ruled out of New Zealand's T20 World Cup squad, Jamieson in
Milne suffered the injury while bowling in the SA20 competition at the weekend.
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আলোচিত
দেশে আর কোনো ভোট চোরকে দেখতে চাই না: জামায়াত আমির
জামায়াতের আমির ডা. শফিকুর রহমান বলেছেন, যারা নিজের দলের লোককে চাঁদাবাজি, দখলবাজ আর পাথর মেরে হত্যা থেকে রক্ষা করতে পারবে, তারাই আগামীর সুন্দর বাংলাদেশ উপহার দিতে পারবে। দেশে আর কোনো
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হঠাৎ অসুস্থ হয়ে হাসপাতালে ভর্তি বিএনপি নেতা ফজলুর রহমান
কিশোরগঞ্জ-৪ (ইটনা-মিঠামইন-অষ্টগ্রাম) আসনে বিএনপি মনোনীত ধানের শীষ প্রতীকের প্রার্থী বীর মুক্তিযোদ্ধা অ্যাডভোকেট ফজলুর রহমান হঠাৎ অসুস্থ হয়ে পড়ায় তাকে হাসপাতালে ভর্তি করা হয়েছে। বৃহস্পতিবার বিকেল সাড়ে ৪টার দিকে তাকে কিশোরগঞ্জের
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Politics
BNP leader shot at by unidentified attackers in Keraniganj
A local Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader was injured in a gun attack by miscreants in Keraniganj on Thursday night...
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BNP wants to make people self-reliant: Tarique
Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairman Tarique Rahman on Thursday said that his party wanted to make a self-dependent Bangladesh through ensuring its people’s rights and making them self-reliant.
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NCP pledges justice, reforms for people
The National Citizen Party on Thursday officially began its election campaign by paying tribute at the graves of prominent national figures.
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Ganatantrik Jukta Front vows to uphold July spirit if elected
The Ganatantrik Jukta Front, an alliance of seven political parties, on Thursday officially launched its campaign for the upcoming Jatiya Sangsad election scheduled for February 12.
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Tarique requests voters to back BNP, warns against vote fraud
Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairman Tarique Rahman urged voters to back the ‘Sheaf of Paddy’ in the February-12 election to ensure much-sought good governance and warned them against vote robbery as
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Business
Jewellery business hit by turmoil
To make gold jewellery weighing one bhori, 5 per cent VAT and 6 per cent making charges have to be paid. That brings the total cost to approximately Tk 277,000.
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2,496 graduates receive degrees at IUB’s 26th convocation
Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB) held its 26th Convocation at the International Convention City Bashundhara on Wednesday, with a total of 2,496 students receiving degrees from undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Of
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MTB introduces ‘CEO Connect’ to strengthen direct engagement with employees
Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) has introduced a new internal engagement initiative titled ‘CEO Connect’, marking a significant milestone in the bank’s journey to strengthen open dialogue and closer leadership
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Editorial
Getting election campaigns right
With the election campaigns for the upcoming election officially beginning yesterday, there is a need, even before votes are cast, to ensure that the weeks of campaigning are done right.
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Digitization in name only
To say that Bangladesh was obsessed with digitization for years would be an understatement. Yet, while digitization is unquestionably a worthy pursuit that, if done right, would help countless Bangladeshis,
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Opinion Election battle knows no rules
The national parliamentary elections and referendum are going to take place on 12 February. The government is making extensive arrangements for this. One of these involves spending approximately Tk 720
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The challenge of counting everyone
A state becomes strong when it counts every citizen and accords each person dignity. Yet in Bangladesh, nearly one in every two citizens does not exist in the state’s official
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Entertainment
Mithila’s film streams on YouTube with a new title
The government-funded Bangladeshi film “Jole Jwole Tara” has been released on YouTube—under a different name. Directed by Arun Chowdhury, the film is now available on the Ten Studios YouTube channel
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Shakib Khan flies from Sri Lanka to Cox’s Bazar sparking curiousity
Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan has sparked curiosity after making a brief, unexpected trip from Sri Lanka to Cox’s Bazar in the middle of shooting his upcoming film.
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Segregation-era vampire thriller 'Sinners' makes Oscars history with 16 nominations
Vampire period horror film "Sinners" smashed the all-time Oscars record with 16 nominations, the Academy announced Thursday
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A musical tribute to Nayak Raj Razzak on his birth anniversary
Razzak’s association with film music was never incidental. His on-screen persona—romantic, defiant, vulnerable, heroic—found its fullest expression through song. For generations of viewers, his films are inseparable from the music
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Life style
Heritage or Trend?
Explore how South Asian fashion is being appropriated by Western brands and influencers, turning centuries-old traditions into trends while erasing the artisans, culture, and history behind them.
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