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Election fever: What does the atmosphere say?
What does the atmosphere dictate right now, as polling day knocks on the door
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Only women can decide whether, and how much, they want to work
Why women’s participation in public life cannot be conditional or negotiable
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Maxwell seeks clemency from Trump before testimony
Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell refused Monday to answer questions from US lawmakers but her attorney said she was prepared to speak if granted clemency by US
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Two killed in latest US strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific
The US military said Monday it killed two people in its latest strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Eastern Pacific...
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Burkina Faso dissolves all political parties
Junta-led Burkina Faso’s parliament has dissolved all political parties, whose activities have been suspended since the military rulers seized power more than three years ago...
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Nepal’s rapper-turned-mayor challenges veteran leader
Nepal’s rapper-turned-mayor Balendra Shah is preparing for the biggest fight of his political life — a head-to-head battle with veteran leader KP Sharma Oli in the former prime minister’s own
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Japan elects fewer women MPs in snap election
The number of women in Japan’s powerful lower house has fallen after snap elections, results showed Tuesday, dealing a blow to already underrepresented women in male-dominated Japanese politics...
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Bangladesh
Govt to allocate Tk 25 lakh home, Tk 25 lakh aid for Dipu Das’s family
Assistance insignificant compared to the value of a human life, Adviser CR Abrar says
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Outgoing interim govt advisers’ wealth grew 6% on average in FY25
Yunus reports 11 percent increase, Bashir remains wealthiest
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China set to widen footprint in Bangladesh as India's ties decline
China has stepped up its investment and diplomatic outreach in Dhaka, most recently signing a defence deal to build a drone factory near Bangladesh's border with India.
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Canadian citizen Tanveer entangled in cases; plaintiffs unaware why he is accused
People involved in the investigation of these cases told Prothom Alo that Tanveer Ali has been framed in all of them.
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People rush for home as 4-day holiday begins
Hundreds of people hit the road on Tuesday for home as a four-day public holiday starts today, with the nation poised for the 13th national elections and the referendum.
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Yunus issues firm warning on poll violence, assures prompt transfer of power
Chief adviser urges restraint, calls election a future-defining national moment
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New political platform ‘Gonobiplobi Uddyog’ launched
Around 50 have already registered, says a representative of the platform
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International
Global stocks mostly rise tracking tech, earnings
Stock markets mostly rose Tuesday as traders assessed company earnings and the outlook for the tech sector, ahead of key US economic data releases this week...
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Epstein accomplice seeks clemency from Trump
Convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell refused Monday to answer questions from US lawmakers but her attorney said she was prepared to speak if granted clemency by US
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Japan’s PM Takaichi must show ‘actions’ for dialogue
China insisted yesterday that Tokyo must first show “concrete actions” after Japan’s newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she was “open to various dialogues” with Beijing, effectively rejecting her
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Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill 4
Israeli forces killed four people, including a child, in southern Lebanon on Monday evening, Lebanon’s National News Agency reported, citing the health ministry, in two separate strikes that the Israeli
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Macron warns of renewed rift with US
Europe should brace for more moments of US hostility, French President Emmanuel Macron has warned, and should treat what he called the “Greenland moment” as a wake up call to
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Trump opposes Israeli plan to annex West Bank
A White House official on Monday reiterated US President Donald Trump’s opposition toward Israel annexing the West Bank.
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Technology
Amazon plans AI content marketplace for publishers: report
Amazon is reportedly developing a new marketplace where publishers can sell their content to companies building artificial intelligence products, according to a recent report by The Information.
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Autodesk sues Google over AI software trademark
Software company Autodesk has filed a lawsuit against Google, accusing the tech giant of infringing its trademark for a product line called 'Flow'.
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Discord to make age verification mandatory
Discord will require users to verify their age if they wish to access adult content or modify default safety settings, starting with a global rollout in early March.
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How to spot disinformation on social media
As Bangladesh nears its 13th national parliamentary elections, social media will shape public opinion, but false and misleading content may spread just as fast. This guide shows quick ways to
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Jury told that Meta, Google ‘engineered addiction’ targeting children at landmark US trial
Meta and Google-owned YouTube were accused Monday of pushing highly addictive apps on children as a landmark social media trial began in earnest in a California court. The blockbuster trial
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Sport
FIFPro urges AFC for equal pay as Women’s Asian Cup nears
FIFPro on Tuesday underscored the commercial potential of the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup while calling for improved professional standards and equal prize money for players during a virtual press
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New Zealand set new T20 World Cup record partnership to crush UAE
Chasing the UAE's 173-6, Seifert struck an unbeaten 89 and Allen scored 84 not out as they pummelled the UAE bowling to all parts of the ground in an unbroken
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'The allegations against me are not right': Shooter Koly hits back at suspension
Bangladesh’s premier female shooter Kamrunnahar Koly has dismissed the allegations that led to the Bangladesh Shooting Sports Federation (BSSF) handing her a one-year suspension, insisting she did nothing wrong and
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India look forward to Pakistan 'challenge'
India said Tuesday it would be "a challenge" to face a "quality" Pakistan team in Colombo after Islamabad U-turned and decided to play the blockbuster T20 World Cup clash.
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England's Buttler calls McCullum 'as sharp a coach as I ever worked with'
Senior England player Jos Buttler on Tuesday backed under-fire Brendon McCullum, saying the New Zealander was "as sharp a coach as I've ever worked with".
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Politics
AL can’t do politics until it admits mistakes: TIB
Transparency International Bangladesh executive director Iftekharuzzaman on Tuesday said that the Awami League could not expect to return to meaningful political participation without admitting its mistakes and expressing remorse.
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BNP leader Rizvi admitted to hospital with breathing difficulties
Bangladesh Nationalist Party senior joint secretary general Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi was admitted to Square Hospital in the capital on Tuesday...
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AL can’t come back to politics until admit mistakes: Iftekharuzzaman
Transparency International Bangladesh executive director Iftekharuzzaman on Tuesday said that Awami League could not expect to return to meaningful political participation without admitting its mistakes and expressing remorse, as the
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NCP chief Nahid’s candidature challenged over dual citizenship allegation
Jatiya Party candidate for the Dhaka-11 constituency Shameem Ahmed on Sunday filed a writ petition challenging the candidacy of National Citizen Party chief and rival candidate Nahid Islam, alleging that
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Tarique says sorry for mistakes if any
Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairman Tarique Rahman on Monday sought votes from the people to build a safe and democratic Bangladesh based on what the party learnt from mistakes made during
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Business
Bangladesh commits to $18.5b US farm, energy imports
Bangladesh will buy $3.5 billion worth of US agricultural products and $15 billion of energy under a broader reciprocal trade agreement with Washington, signed on Monday.
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ActionAid teams up with Eastern Bank to support 150 vulnerable girls
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has partnered with ActionAid Bangladesh, a non-governmental organisation, to support 150 marginalised girls under the initiative titled “Support 150 Girl Children”.
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Good governance key to sustainable growth in insurance sector: Governor
Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Ahsan H Mansur has said that sustainable development in the insurance sector is not possible without the effective implementation of good governance. He noted that the
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Editorial
Why is full central bank autonomy still elusive?
Interim government’s decision to stall BB's autonomy is disheartening.
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Breach in armed forces intelligence must be probed
THE involvement of the Rapid Action Battalion and the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence in grave rights violations, including enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killing, were reported before. But, the scale
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Corruption that infests ACC warrants deterrent action
THIS is shocking that two former commissioners of the Anti-Corruption Commission have come up at the centre of corruption. The commission approved a case against eight individuals over allegations that
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Inflation defies tight monetary stance
Despite some positive forecasts made by the multilateral lender, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), in April last that inflation rate in Bangladesh might decline to 8.0 per cent in the
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Crisis of faith in election manifesto
THE voting period for the 13th National Parliament election is now only hours away. Most political parties and candidates have put forward their pledges in their election manifestos. In Bangladesh,
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Entertainment
‘Dhurandhar’ stars Sara Arjun and Ranveer Singh top IMDb’s popular Indian celebrities list
The buzz around Aditya Dhar’s spy thriller “Dhurandhar” shows no signs of slowing down, with its lead cast witnessing a sharp surge in popularity. Actors Sara Arjun and Ranveer Singh
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Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment seeks ₹40 crore from Ranveer Singh over ‘Don 3’ exit
Filmmaker Farhan Akhtar’s production banner Excel Entertainment has reportedly demanded ₹40 crore in compensation from actor Ranveer Singh following his alleged exit from the upcoming film “Don 3”. The development
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Actress Shimla, entertainers hit the campaign trail for elections
Shimla had earlier sought nomination from the ruling Awami League ahead of the January 2024 general election. At that time she appeared at the party’s central office on Bangabandhu Avenue
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Joler Gaan bridges traditions at Sydney cultural showcase
Among the guests was Wendy Matthews, the Canadian‑born Australian vocalist known for a long career and multiple ARIA Awards. Invited on stage by Ananda, Matthews told the audience she could
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