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When boys don’t know
In recent years, Bangladesh has made significant progress in destigmatising menstrual hygiene.
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The slow suffocation of a city: Dhaka’s silent COPD burden
The first thing you notice, on entering the lanes of Shyampur, is how little sky there is.
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RSP ahead in 110 constituencies in Nepal election with three confirmed seats
Counting for the House of Representatives continues
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Crowd, new titles, sales rise on weekend
The ongoing Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2026 drew a large crowd on Friday, as visitors flocked to the fairground during the weekly holiday while both new titles and sales increased
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Epstein docs released with claims against Trump
The US Justice Department published additional FBI documents on Thursday describing interviews with a woman who said president Donald Trump sexually assaulted her after she was introduced to him by
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Tourism on hold as Middle East war casts uncertainties
Cancelled flights, postponed trips and a great deal of uncertainty: the war in the Middle East is casting a long shadow over the tourism outlook for a region that has
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Bangladesh
Ferry services on Paturia-Daulatdia, Aricha-Kazirhat routes resume
Ferry services on the Paturia-Daulatdia and Aricha-Kazirhat routes remained suspended from early Saturday due to poor visibility caused by dense fog. Abdus Salam, Deputy General Manager of BIWTC Aricha Sector,
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Dhaka’s air quality 4th worst in the world Saturday morning
Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked 4th on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI index of 182 at 9:13am on Saturday.
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Without a Bangladesh wildlife service, our wildlife has no future
On March 3, as the world marked World Wildlife Day, Bangladesh was reminded of a structural question: can biodiversity survive under a revenue-oriented forest governance model?
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Decay threatens 250-yr-old Lalmonirhat mosque
Worshippers at Nidaria Jame Mosque, a protected 18th-century monument in Lalmonirhat, are facing safety risks as parts of the boundary wall and a tin-shed veranda remain in a fragile condition
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International Women’s Day: Prothom Alo’s special event today
International Women’s Day will be observed tomorrow, 8 March. Marking the occasion, Prothom Alo has organised a special event today, Saturday, 7 March.
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Teenaged boy killed in Dhaka’s Tejgaon area over drug dispute
A street boy was killed after being attacked with a piece of glass during a dispute over drug use in the capital’s Tejgaon area on Friday night...
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Woman shot in Gazipur for confronting drug users
A woman was shot on Friday evening in Mac Bazar area of Sreepur, Gazipur, after reportedly trying to stop public drug use...
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International
AFP correspondents: Blasts heard in Dubai, Manama
AFP journalists heard explosions in Dubai and Bahrain's capital Manama on Saturday, one week into Iran's retaliatory attacks on targets around the Gulf. Two blasts were heard in Dubai and
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Rising US fuel prices risk sparking domestic wildfire for Trump
The price hike comes at a politically sensitive time for President Donald Trump as midterm elections approach, hitting voters hard.
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Iran Guards say 'waiting' for US forces at Strait of Hormuz
Here are the latest events in the Middle East war
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Nepal's rapper-turned-politician takes early lead in key polls
By Friday afternoon, 24 hours after polls closed, early trends issued by the Election Commission put Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) ahead.
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Saudi Arabia intercepts Iran attacks at air base, oil field
"A ballistic missile launched towards Prince Sultan Air Base" southeast of the capital Riyadh was "intercepted and destroyed," the Saudi defence ministry posted on X.
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Venezuela inflation hit 475% in 2025, the world's highest level
Driven by a tightening of US sanctions in the lead up to the ouster of leader Nicolas Maduro.
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Israel backing Iranian Kurdish plans to seize Iran border areas, sources say
Trump said it would be 'wonderful' if Kurds launch insurgency
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Technology
AI-based legal platform 'FindmyAdvocate' launched in Bangladesh
An artificial intelligence (AI)-powered digital legal platform, ‘FindmyAdvocate’, has been launched in Bangladesh to simplify the process of obtaining appropriate legal advice and assistance from lawyers according to the nature
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Sport
Liverpool cruise past Wolves to reach FA Cup quarter-finals
Liverpool booked their place in the quarter-finals of the Emirates FA Cup with a convincing 3-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on Friday night
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Slot relieved as Liverpool bounce back with Wolves revenge mission
Arne Slot admitted he was relieved that Liverpool's rollercoaster season left him with a good feeling for once after their 3-1 win at Wolves in the FA Cup fifth round
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Men's, Women’s DPL uncertain as stagnation continues
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is yet to solve the ongoing club cricket crisis as both the men’s and women’s Dhaka Premier League (DPL) are facing uncertainty.
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India's Bumrah only 'human' says Phillips ahead of T20 World Cup final
New Zealand, who thrashed South Africa in the first semi-final, are eyeing their maiden title in their second final appearance
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PSG lose at home to open Ligue 1 title race
Monaco handed French champions Paris St Germain their first home defeat of the Ligue 1 season with a 3-1 away victory at the Parc des Princes on Friday that opened
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Samson’s moment finally arrives
After spending most of his international career lurking in the shadows of bigger stars and failing to fulfill his incredible talent, Sanju Samson has finally risen to the occasion in
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Man City aren't a 'complete team' admits Guardiola
Pep Guardiola knows Manchester City are not a "complete team" but he is convinced they can still overhaul Arsenal in the Premier League title race.
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আলোচিত
ইরানের পরবর্তী সর্বোচ্চ নেতা নির্বাচনে নিজেরও ভূমিকা চান ট্রাম্প
ট্রাম্প বলেন, ‘আমি ইরানের পরবর্তী নেতা নির্বাচনে অবশ্যই অংশ নিতে চাই, যেমনটি ভেনিজুয়েলায় অন্তর্বর্তীকালীন প্রেসিডেন্ট ডেলসি রদ্রিগেজের ক্ষেত্রে করেছি।’
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নিষিদ্ধ ছাত্রলীগ কর্মীকে দেখতে হাসপাতালে ছাত্রদল সভাপতি, চলছে সমালোচনা
জগন্নাথ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় সাংবাদিক সমিতির (জবিসাস) সদস্যদের ওপর হামলা ও কক্ষ দখল চেষ্টার অভিযোগ উঠেছে একদল সাংবাদিকের বিরুদ্ধে, যাদের বিরুদ্ধে বিগত ৫ আগস্টের আগে ছাত্রলীগের রাজনীতির সাথে সম্পৃক্ত থাকার প্রমাণ রয়েছে।
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ইরান নিঃশর্ত আত্মসমর্পণ করলেই যুদ্ধের অবসান: ট্রাম্প
মধ্যপ্রাচ্যে চলমান সংঘাত অবসানে ইরানের সঙ্গে কোনও ধরনের আলোচনার সম্ভাবনা আপাতত নাকচ করে দিয়েছেন মার্কিন প্রেসিডেন্ট ডোনাল্ড ট্রাম্প।
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পাটখাতের আধুনিকায়ন ও কর্মসংস্থান বৃদ্ধিতে রাষ্ট্রপতির আহ্বান
রাষ্ট্রপতি মো. সাহাবুদ্দিন পাটপণ্যকে বিশ্ববাজারে ছড়িয়ে দিতে এবং নতুন সম্ভাবনার সুবর্ণ সুযোগকে কাজে লাগাতে সংশ্লিষ্ট সকলের প্রতি আহ্বান জানিয়েছেন।
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ইরানের বিরুদ্ধে অভিযান ‘পরবর্তী ধাপে’ এগিয়ে যাচ্ছে : ইসরাইল
ইরানের বিরুদ্ধে মার্কিন-ইসরাইলি অভিযান ‘পরবর্তী ধাপে’ এগিয়ে যাচ্ছে এবং এটি ‘শাসন ও এর সামরিক সক্ষমতা আরো ভেঙে দেবে’।
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যুক্তরাষ্ট্র-ইসরায়েলের বিরুদ্ধে জিহাদের ডাক ৬৬০ সুন্নি আলেমের
যুক্তরাষ্ট্র ও ইসরায়েলের বিরুদ্ধে জিহাদের আহ্বান জানিয়েছেন ইরানের দক্ষিণ-পূর্বাঞ্চলীয় সিস্তান ও বেলুচিস্তান প্রদেশের সুন্নি মুসলিম ধর্মীয় নেতারা। এক যৌথ বিবৃতিতে তারা এ ঘোষণা দিয়ে দেশটির সশস্ত্র বাহিনীর প্রতি সমর্থন জানিয়েছেন।
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Politics
Stop military attacks on Iran: Ganosamhati
Leaders of the Ganosamhati Andolan at a protest rally in Dhaka on Friday called on the United States and Israeli governments to stop their military attacks on Iran.
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BNP launches workshop for MPs on JS rules
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Friday launched a two-day training workshop for its lawmakers ahead of the first session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad, scheduled to begin on March 12.
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CPB vows to continue movements for freeing country from discrimination
Central leaders of the Communist Party of Bangladesh at a rally in Dhaka on Friday said that they would continue movements for establishing a discrimination-free Bangladesh and for the restoration
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Ganatantrik Jukta Front seeks white paper on interim govt tenure
The Ganatantrik Jukta Front on Friday demanded the publication of a white paper on the tenure of the immediate past interim government led by Muhammad Yunus.
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US trade deal discussed with BNP, Jamaat before signing: FM
Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman on Wednesday rejected claims that the reciprocal trade agreement between Bangladesh and the US was signed abruptly just days before the recently held national election.
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Bangladesh seeks enhanced cooperation with Argentina
Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has reaffirmed Bangladesh's firm commitment to consolidating and deepening the longstanding friendly ties between Bangladesh and Argentina with enhanced cooperation in priority areas.
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Bangladesh flags economic risks of prolonged Middle East war
Seeking an early resolution to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, Bangladesh on Wednesday conveyed to the US that it is difficult for a country like Bangladesh to bear
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Business
Economy of the hills: Where women rule the market
Across the three hill districts of Bandarban, Rangamati, and Khagrachhari, women are the visible driving force of local commerce
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Iran's Guards challenges Trump to have US Navy escort oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. Navy could begin escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz ⁠if necessary, Trump said on Tuesday
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US plans $166b Trump tariff refunds within 45 days
The declaration by Customs and Border Protection official Brandon Lord came just before government lawyers met with a federal trade judge to try to hammer out a broad settlement process,
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Editorial
Let history breathe
The Liberation War of 1971 was not the work of one man. It was the product of millions of freedom fighters, political leaders, student activists, cultural organisers, rural villagers, defecting
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Autonomy: Why independence of central bank must not be compromised
The recent change of governor at Bangladesh Bank has generated considerable debate. Many had expected that Ahsan H Mansur would complete his tenure. That expectation has proved misplaced. This is
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Refrain from partisan appointments
To fight corruption, the government must ensure that oversight bodies remain depoliticised.
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Entertainment
BotTala to stage 100th show of ‘Khona’ at Shaheed Minar
BotTala Theatre Group’s acclaimed play “Khona” is set to reach a significant milestone with its 100th performance, more than a decade after it was first staged.
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Together in prayers, together in festivities
The upcoming Eid will be a great reprieve for everyone, especially couples in Showbiz, who have trouble getting to spend prolonged amounts of time together, due to their busy schedule.
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Every character tells a different story and that excites me: Tanzika Amin
“I’ve always spent my birthdays with my family,” she said with a smile. “This year was no different. I enjoy keeping the day simple and close to the people who
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Zayed Khan’s ‘American Dream’ sparks online attention
Zayed Khan was last seen in the film “Sonar Char", directed and written by Zahid Hasan, where he starred opposite actress Jannatul Snigdha.
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Health
Health minister finds half the doctors absent during surprise visit to Narsingdi hospital
Health Minister Sardar Sakhawat Hossain has made a surprise visit to the Palash Upazila Health Complex in Narsingdi, where he found more than half of the doctors and staff absent.
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Strengthened primary healthcare key to universal health coverage progress: Experts
Strengthening primary health care and good governance are the keys to the progress of universal health coverage in the country, experts said at a policy dialogue on Saturday. They stressed
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