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Managing water is like managing life: Time to rethink urgently
The popular notion has been that we have surplus water. But Bangladesh presents a paradoxical situation.
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35 Bangladeshis return home after job dismissals in Russia
Returnees allege deception by recruiting agency
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NASA moves moon rocket to launch pad ahead of Artemis 2 mission
NASA on Saturday rolled out its towering SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft as it began preparations for its first crewed mission to the Moon in more than 50 years...
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Sudanese put through ‘hell’ as advanced weapons fuel war: UN
Nearly three years of war have put the Sudanese people through ‘hell’, the UN’s rights chief said Sunday, blasting the vast sums spent on advanced weaponry at the expense of
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Inequality survives through what feels normal: Zaima Rahman
Gender equality not just a women’s issue, but an economic and national one, she says
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Democracy risks becoming a ‘numbers game’ without minority rights: Speakers
Seminar in Dhaka stresses inclusion, political will and representation ahead of 2026 election
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Indonesian rescuers find debris from missing plane
Rescuers on Sunday found the debris from a small plane that went missing in eastern Indonesia, but have yet to locate the 10 passengers who were on board, officials said...
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Bangladesh
Many applicants seek entry ‘to study, but not really to study’: Dutch ambassador
Embassy is tightening scrutiny of student visa applications, he says
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Govt clarifies Prof Yunus’ support for ‘Yes’ vote
It is consistent with the reformist mandate of the interim govt, CA press wing says
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BNP urges Election Commission to act neutrally
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has urged the Election Commission (EC) to carry out its duties in a neutral manner. He made the remarks on Sunday evening after
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Women policy dialogue held in Dhaka
A policy dialogue focused on women’s empowerment and leadership was successfully held on Sunday, bringing together around 1,000 attendees, including women leaders, professionals, students, and youth voices from across Bangladesh.
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NCP announces candidates in 27 seats
All will contest national election under 'waterlily bud' symbol
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‘Throats will be slit’: Video of Netrokona-3 Jamaat candidate’s nephew goes viral
Candidate apologises, says remarks by nephew were made in anger
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International
Iran considers 'gradually' restoring internet after shutdown
Text messaging restored Saturday morning
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Trump's Gaza peace board charter seeks $1 billion for extended membership, document shows
The draft charter was sent to 60 countries by US administration
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Trump heads into Davos storm, with an eye on home
Trump's first appearance in six years at the gathering of the world's political and global elite comes amid a spiraling crisis over his quest to acquire Greenland.
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How Americans view Trump's ambitions for Greenland
A visual take on one of the biggest stories of the week
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Iranian official says verified deaths in Iran protests reaches at least 5,000
"The final toll is not expected to increase sharply," the official said
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Technology
Jobs of the week
Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
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Musk demands $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft
Elon Musk is seeking up to $134 billion in damages from OpenAI and Microsoft, claiming he is owed the "wrongful gains" they earned from his early involvement with the AI
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TikTok to roll out new age-detection tech in Europe: report
TikTok will begin deploying a new age-detection system across Europe in the coming weeks, the company told Reuters on Friday. The move comes as the platform faces regulatory pressure to
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MG HS Hybrid+ and Super Hybrid launched in Bangladesh
MG Bangladesh has launched two new hybrid sport utility vehicles in Bangladesh, the MG HS Hybrid+ and the MG HS Super Hybrid (PHEV).
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Sport
Alcaraz swats aside Walton as career Grand Slam bid begins in Melbourne
Carlos Alcaraz kicked off his latest bid for a career Grand Slam by dismantling unseeded Australian Adam Walton 6-3 7-6(2) 6-2 in the first round of the Australian Open on
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'Proud' Venus Williams, 45, exits Australian Open after epic battle
Venus Williams fell at the first hurdle but said she was proud of herself after making history as the oldest woman to ever play at the Australian Open on Sunday.
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Hridoy trumps Eisakhil to script Rangpur's big win
An impressive century from Towhid Hridoy outshone a brilliant hundred by Hassan Eisakhil as Rangpur Riders sealed a comprehensive eight-wicket victory in their final Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) group-stage match
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PCB backs Bangladesh, may rethink T20 World Cup participation
Pakistan has indicated that it may reconsider its participation in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 if the ongoing concerns surrounding Bangladesh’s security issues remain unresolved, adding fresh uncertainty
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ICC will ensure that 'Pakistanis' receive Indian visas
The political tensions affecting cricketing relations between India and Pakistan are not new. As a result, when Pakistani cricketers or cricketers of Pakistani origin from other countries apply for an
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From orphanage to junior champion
When paddler Abul Hashem Hasib should have been under the loving care of his parents at just three years of age, he was instead taken to an orphanage by his
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BFF receives 330 World Cup tickets; final to cost over Tk 11 lakh
Although several months remain before the FIFA World Cup, excitement has already gripped fans worldwide. With the tournament set to be hosted jointly by the United States, Mexico and Canada,
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আলোচিত
বিভিন্ন মাধ্যমে আমাকে হ’ত্যার হু’মকি দেওয়া হচ্ছে: আমির হামজা
কুষ্টিয়া-৩ (সদর) আসনের জামায়াতে ইসলামী প্রার্থী আমির হামজা অভিযোগ করেছেন, তাকে হত্যার হুমকি দেওয়া হচ্ছে। রোববার (১৮ জানুয়ারি) বিকেল সাড়ে চারটার দিকে তিনি এই অভিযোগ জানিয়েছেন তার ফেসবুক ভেরিফায়েড পেজে।
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ভারতে খেলতে অনিচ্ছুক আয়ারল্যান্ডও
বিশ্বকাপ খেলতে ভারত যেতে রাজি নয় বাংলাদেশ দল। আইসিসিকে সেই কথা জানিয়েও দিয়েছে বাংলাদেশ ক্রিকেট (বিসিবি) বোর্ড। এরপর আলোচনা ওঠে...
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আসন ছেড়ে দিতে মন্ত্রীত্বের প্রস্তাব করা হচ্ছে: রুমিন ফারহানা
ব্রাহ্মণবাড়িয়া-২ আসনে নির্বাচন থেকে সরে আসার জন্য দল থেকে মন্ত্রীত্ব দেয়ার প্রস্তাব করা হচ্ছে বলে মন্তব্য করেছেন স্বতন্ত্র প্রার্থী ও সদ্য বহিষ্কৃত বিএনপির সহআন্তর্জাতিক বিষয়ক সম্পাদক ব্যারিস্টার রুমিন ফারহানা।
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Politics
Jamaat brings voters to city for polls win, BNP alleges
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Sunday complained to the Election Commission that a certain political party had brought voters on a large scale to Dhaka city from different areas of
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Tarique pledges ministry wing for July fighters
Bangladesh Nationalist Party chair Tarique Rahman on Sunday said that if their party was voted to power a separate department under the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs would be established
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EC upholds candidacy of Aslam Chy, blocks BNP bids in Ctg-2, Cumilla-10
The Election Commission on Sunday upheld the candidacy of Bangladesh Nationalist Party candidate Mohammad Aslam Chowdhury (Chattogram-4) and rejected the nominations of BNP candidate for Chattogram-2 Sarwar Alamgir and its
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JCD stage demo in front of Nirbachan Bhaban over EC’s role ahead of polls
Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, the student wing of Bangladesh Nationalist Party, on Sunday continues its demonstration in front of Nirbachan Bhaban protesting at the Election Commission’s ‘biased and controversial’ role ahead
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Tarique asks party to stay aware of plots
Bangladesh Nationalist Party chair Tarique Rahman on Saturday said that an interested group was creating obstacles to the country’s transition to democracy, while the Election Commission had recently played controversial
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Business
Bangladesh’s farm success comes at a cost: Prof Anu Muhammad
The hidden cost is translating into long-term threats to future generations, the economist said
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NBFIs’ bad loan ratio climbs to 37.11% in signs of growing stress
The rise reflects growing stress in the overall financial sector
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Community Bank, BB ink deal for TDF refinancing scheme
Community Bank Bangladesh PLC has signed a Participatory Agreement with the Sustainable Finance Department of Bangladesh Bank to facilitate access to concessional financing under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) Refinancing
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Editorial
Distrust between physicians and patients unfortunate
THE relation between physician and patient has generally been of mistrust because of the governance failure. The violent altercation over an allegation of mistreatment of a patient at Sylhet Osmani
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Capacity charge in power sector still drains public funds
THE interim government, which assumed office on August 8, 2024 after the fall of the Awami League regime three days earlier, reckoned with the corruption that built had up on
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Sufi reflection on power, loss and faith
FROM a Sufi perspective, Islam was never meant to harden into an ideology of fear, nor shrink into a system of control. At its origin, Islam was a living reality
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Dangerous illusion of ‘stabilisation’
THE recent protests organised by the Palestine Solidarity Committee in Bangladesh reflect a deep moral and political clarity that resonates with the conscience of the Bangladeshis. At a time when
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Stem cell medicine beyond hope, hype
STEM cells occupy a unique and increasingly central place in modern medicine. Frequently described as the body’s ‘master cells’, they are defined by two extraordinary properties: self-renewal, the ability to
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Entertainment
I see ‘Prince’ as an Eid gift: Rashed Mamun Apu
Actor Rashed Mamun Apu has been keeping busy in showbiz, particularly in Dhallywood, where he has delivered a string of notable performances over the past few years, earning audience appreciation.
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Mon Janala by Mousumi Mou opens space for women to rethink life after 40
“Stopping is not an option. You have to grow your business further,” she told her. It was also through her mother-in-law that Upoma first heard about Mon Janala. On the
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DIFF closing ceremony: ‘University of Chankarphul’, ‘Kurak’ among noted winners
The event began at 4pm at the National Museum, with Jalal Ahmed, chairman of the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission, presiding over the ceremony.
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Tahsan returns with ‘Family Feud Bangladesh: Season 2’
Putting an end to viewers’ long wait, the popular family game show “Family Feud Bangladesh” is set to return to television, once again hosted by musician and actor Tahsan Khan.
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