Headline
Govt dismisses ‘three-day office week’ letter as fake
Ministry of Public Administration urges public not to be misled by a viral letter claiming reduced office days to save energy
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Astronauts blast off for historic US lunar journey
Four astronauts blasted off aboard a massive NASA rocket Wednesday on a long-anticipated journey around the Moon, the first crewed lunar flyby in more than 50 years.
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Pezeshkian asks US people if war on Iran puts ‘America First’
Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, asked the American people whether the war on his country is truly putting 'America First', accusing the United States of war crimes and of being influenced
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Trump claims Iran war victory near, threatens more bombing
US president Donald Trump insisted Wednesday that the United States was nearing victory in Iran as he laid out his case more than a month into a war that has
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Sazu Khadem’s exhibition ‘Reflections Within’ under way in US
The Pflugerville Arts Council has organised a 28-day exhibition of actor and visual artist Sazu Khadem titled Reflections Within under way at the Pflugerville Public Library at Austin, Texas in
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Aranyak Theatre Pathshala stages Ganer Pakhi
The 23rd batch of Aranyak Theatre Pathshala, a schooling programme of Aranyak Natyadal, staged its final production titled Ganer Pakhi at the Studio Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in
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Bangladesh
Sylhet rail link still halted after fuel-laden freight train derailment
Recovery may take over 12 hours; some locals attempt to collect spilled diesel, resisted by law enforcement
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Eastern Refinery nears temporary shutdown
Bangladesh’s sole state-owned refinery is operating on critically low crude reserves, raising the prospect of a temporary halt in operations within days, even as shipments await movement through disrupted regional
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Fuel train derailed in Habiganj, BGB deployed to stop looting
Following the derailment, large numbers of local residents gathered at the site, and some attempted to loot fuel from the overturned wagons.
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Mosquitos and diseases rise: How heat, rainfall shifts and other factors driving the surge
Experts fear that in the future, new species of mosquitoes and unknown mosquito-borne diseases may emerge in Bangladesh. Currently, Culex mosquitoes are the most prevalent in the country. Research shows
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Khosru flags 3-pronged economic challenges, urges resource harnessing
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury has said the new government is facing a “three-way challenge” in managing the economy—fragile fiscal conditions, rising expenditure pressures, and external shocks. Speaking to
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Govt bank borrowing surges amid war, interim legacy
Government bank borrowing has risen sharply this fiscal year, a trend that began under the interim administration and has continued under the BNP government amid the US-Israel war on Iran,
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BD ranks 105th on Good Life Index 2026
Bangladesh continues to trail behind several neighbouring countries in overall quality of life, according to the latest Good Life Index 2026. The South Asian country shared 105th position with Vanuatu
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International
Takeaways from Trump's speech on Iran
Trump gives a 19-minute speech amid high oil prices and low approval ratings.
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Trump says US will hit Iran hard for next 2-3 weeks
The United States will carry out aggressive strikes on Iran over the next two to three weeks and is nearing completion of its main strategic objectives in the ​war, President
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Trump says Iran war almost over, warns of weeks more heavy strike
Speaking in his first national address since war began on 28 February, Trump sought to reassure war-weary Americans that the offensive was worth the effort.
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Trump tells US that Iran war victory near, but vows big strikes
Trump gave Iran war updates from White House in primetime speech
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'Ordinary Americans are not Iran's enemy', Iranian president says in an open letter
"Attacking Iran's vital infrastructure -- including energy and industrial facilities -- directly targets the Iranian people," Pezeshkian said in an open letter, published to his website Wednesday.
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War putting migrants in ME at growing risk: HRW
The ongoing regional conflict could push up to 4 million people in the Middle East into poverty, the United Nations has warned, while Human Rights Watch said migrant workers in
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Technology
NASA launches four astronauts on world's first crewed lunar mission in half a century
Four astronauts blasted off from Florida on Wednesday on NASA's Artemis II mission, a high-stakes voyage around the moon that marks the United States’ boldest step yet toward returning humans
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Apple's 50-year journey from garage to tech titan
In early 1976 in California, Steve Wozniak had just completed the design of a computer circuit board he intended to share with fellow hobbyists at a prominent local club. His
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Agentic AI in fintech: emerging trends and Bangladesh’s challenges
Across banks, payment companies, lenders, and investment platforms, a new class of artificial intelligence known as agentic AI is beginning to change how financial services are designed, delivered, and managed.
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Oracle to cut thousands of jobs: report
The US-based tech company Oracle is laying off thousands of employees, according to a filing under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, states a recent report by CNBC.
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Apple's 50 years of highs, lows, and reinvention
Fifty years ago today, a young engineer named Steve Wozniak had just finished designing a computer circuit board.
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Sport
Tuchel casts doubt on Foden's World Cup chances
Thomas Tuchel said Phil Foden's place in England's World Cup squad is "not a guarantee" after failing once more to hit peak form for the Three Lions.
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Slot hoping Salah can still burnish Liverpool legacy
Arne Slot is hoping Mohamed Salah's farewell can inspire a strong end to Liverpool's season as he declared the Egyptian a living "legend" at the club.
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Delhi make winning start to IPL as Rizvi downs LSG
The 22-year-old Rizvi, who was named player of the match, raised his fifty with a four off part-time spinner Aiden Markram and later hit the winning six.
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New selection panel under Basher completes signing
Bashar informed that his panel will now focus on team selection for the upcoming New Zealand ODIs.
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We broke down after conceding first penalty, says Bangladesh U-20 captain Arpita
Arpita framed the defeat as part of a learning curve for a side playing their first-ever match in the competition.
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আলোচিত
বিপদ কাটানোর যোগব্যায়ামের নামে সম্ভ্রান্ত নারীদের সাথে অবাধ যৌনাচার ভারতীয় ধর্মগুরুর
ভারতের মহারাষ্ট্রের নাসিকে ধর্মের আড়ালে এক বীভৎস যৌন সাম্রাজ্য ও ব্ল্যাকমেইলিংয়ের পর্দা ফাঁস হয়েছে। নৌবাহিনীর চাকরি ছেড়ে ‘আধ্যাত্মিক গুরু’ বনে যাওয়া অশোক খরাত নামের এক ভণ্ড বাবার লালসার
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যুদ্ধবিরতি চাওয়ার বিষয়ে ট্রাম্পের দাবি পুরোপুরি উড়িয়ে দিল ইরান - DesheBideshe
তেহরান, ১ এপ্রিল – ইরানের প্রেসিডেন্ট মাসুদ পেজেশকিয়ান যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের কাছে যুদ্ধবিরতির অনুরোধ করেছেন বলে দাবি করেছিলেন মার্কিন প্রেসিডেন্ট ডোনাল্ড ট্রাম্প। তবে ট্রাম্পের এই দাবি পুরোপুরি উড়িয়ে দিয়েছে তেহরান। বুধবার ইরানের
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শরীয়তপুরে ৭ হাজার লিটার ডিজেল জব্দ
শরীয়তপুরের নড়িয়ায় অবৈধভাবে বিক্রির উদ্দেশে আনা এক ব্যবসায়ীর ৭ হাজার লিটার ডিজেল জব্দ করেছেন ভ্রাম্যমাণ আদালত। মঙ্গলবার (৩১ মার্চ) রাতে উপজেলার ভোজেশ্বর বাজার
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Politics
Ignoring referendum verdict may trigger political crisis: Rob
Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal–JSD president ASM Abdur Rob on Wednesday said that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party-led government’s move to ignore the referendum verdict on the July National Charter could create dangerous
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Speaker sets April 5 for debate on July Charter implementation motion
Second adjournment motion in six days, fifth in 53 years
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No resolution in parliament, so we’ll go for street protests: Shafiqur
Opposition leader announces plans for public protests after leading a walkout over the stalled Constitution Reform Council motion
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Business
Oil rallies, stocks tumble as Trump says US to hammer Iran further
Brent crude surged as much as five percent to hit $106.29
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Banks, MFS providers asked to adopt Bangla QR by June or face penalties
Non-compliant institutions may face fines of up to Tk 30 lakh, imprisonment for up to three years, or both
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NBR selects 600 firms for VAT audit through automated system
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has selected 600 businesses for value-added tax (VAT) audit through a fully automated system, aiming to ensure greater transparency in the audit process. In
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Editorial
Bangladesh’s inverted pesticide tariffs need to be fixed
Bangladesh has long promoted domestic manufacturing as the cornerstone of its development strategy.
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Budget 26-27 must stabilise economy amid mounting pressures
The government of Bangladesh, formed less than two months ago, finds itself at a delicate yet consequential moment as it enters the 2026-27 national budget cycle.
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End the silence around marital violence
Rising number of calls to 999 indicates a deepening crisis
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Time to strategise the long-term cost of energy stability
Amid the ongoing Middle East crisis, Bangladesh has so far largely avoided an energy shock.
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Taka-Rupee currency swap needs caution
Three years ago, Bangladesh and India agreed to settle part of their bilateral trade using their respective currencies. The currency swap mechanism to bypass the US dollar, however, did not
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Entertainment
Family-centric stories are returning: Deepa Khandakar
When asked whether she had managed to watch all her Eid releases, she said she had seen several and plans to catch up on the rest. “I’ve also watched others’
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‘I apologise on behalf of the Prince team,’ says Shakib Khan
Despite its shortcomings, the actor expressed gratitude towards audiences for their continued support. Observing the film’s performance from Malaysia, he said that although “Prince” initially struggled to secure screenings, the
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Eminent Nazrul Sangeet artiste Dalia Nausheen no more
Renowned Nazrul Sangeet artiste and Swadhin Bangla Betar Kendra singer Dalia Nausheen passed away today at 12:57 PM while undergoing treatment.
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Health
One more dies of measles
At least one child died of measles and 513 others were admitted to hospitals with symptoms across Bangladesh in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Wednesday, according to the Directorate
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Two hospitals fined in Noakhali for keeping expired medicines
A mobile court fined two private hospitals for keeping expired medicines at Chatkhil in Noakhali on Wednesday...
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Life style
Think different, pay dearly: The apple of our i at 50
How the trillion-dollar brand turned technology into theology
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