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Who is Balen Shah? Nepal's rapper-mayor poised to become PM
Shah's rise challenges Nepal's traditional political elite
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New publishers promote new writers
At the Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2026, a total of 34 new publishing houses are participating, and they mostly promote new writers.
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UN rights chief urges Mideast warring parties to ‘give peace a chance’
The United Nations rights chief on Friday called for cool heads to prevail in the Middle East and urged the warring sides to pull back and ‘give peace a chance’.
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Ruhi and the Girl Who Listened to the River
Near the winding rivers that flow beside the vast mangrove forest of the Sundarbans, a little fish named Ruhi lived with her mother. The river had once been clear and
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Solar Lights Bring Safety and Hope to Forest-Edge Villages in Mongla Upazila, Bagerhat District
WildTeam has started installing solar lights in forest-edge villages of Mongla as part of the continuation of its community-based Sundarbans conservation programme, and 10 solar lights were installed in South
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Nakibur appointed CEO of Central Insurance
Md Nakibur Rahman Khan has been appointed as chief executive officer of Central Insurance PLC, said a press release...
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Chicken prices go up
The prices of chicken witnessed a hike on Friday again in the capital’s kitchen markets, with both broiler and Sonali varieties becoming costlier by about Tk 30 a kilogram, pushing
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Bangladesh
Leaders of nearly 20 student organisations join iftar on DU campus
Dhaka University Journalists Association (DUJA) arranged the event
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BGB tightens patrols along Jashore border to prevent fuel smuggling
Temporary checkpoints set up at several important points, says BGB
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Govt sets daily fuel sales limits for vehicles at filling stations
Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) has fixed the quantity of petrol, octane and diesel that can be sold to motor vehicles at filling stations across the country. “The BPC has taken
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Experts: Bangladesh won’t face fuel crisis
Bangladesh would not face any immediate fuel shortage as the government has taken fast measures, asking Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) to secure fuel from alternative sources on an urgent basis.
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Bangladesh opts for fuel oil rationing
The Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) on Friday began rationing petroleum fuel to ensure the availability of the key energy item for all types of consumers.
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Govt will pursue deregulation, ease of doing business: PM says at iftar with diplomats
Tarique Rahman calls for deeper global engagement through trade, investment, technology transfer and stronger people-to-people ties
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Eid shopping rush triggers severe traffic gridlock around Chattogram markets
Inadequate parking, narrow roads and roadside passenger drop-offs clog key intersections
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International
Ex-rapper Balen Shah's party set to sweep Nepal election
Trends showed Oli's Communist Party of Nepal was leading in 10 seats and he was losing to Shah in his home constituency
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US says to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz soon
The US energy secretary said Friday the US Navy was preparing to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz “as soon as it’s reasonable to do it,” as traffic through
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FBI extradites Bangladeshi child exploitation suspect from Malaysia to US
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has secured the extradition of a Bangladeshi national from Malaysia after arresting the suspect with the assistance of Malaysian authorities. Zobaidul Amin, 28,
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Iran military spokesman says forces targeted tanker in Gulf
Vessel targeted near borders of Kuwait in Gulf
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Nepal's rapper-turned-politician takes early lead in key polls
Counting was underway in Nepal on Friday, after a high-stakes parliamentary election to reshape the country’s leadership following 2025 protests that toppled the government. Key figures vying for power include
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Indonesia plans social media ban for under-16s
Indonesia will ban social media for children under 16, Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid said Friday. Hafid in a statement to media said that she just signed a
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Trump says only unconditional surrender of Iran will end war
US President Donald Trump on Friday demanded Iran’s “unconditional surrender” as the only acceptable outcome to end hostilities, while promising to help rebuild the country’s economy if Tehran complied and
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Sport
Arsenal, Chelsea aim to avoid FA Cup upsets
Arsenal head to Mansfield and Chelsea face Wrexham in the FA Cup fifth round, with the Premier League clubs aiming to avoid embarrassing giant-killings, while Liverpool bid to avenge a
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UEFA fine Real Madrid after fan's Nazi salute
UEFA fined Real Madrid 15,000 euros ($17,000) on Friday after one of their fans performed a Nazi salute before a Champions League match last week.
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Butler proud of Tigresses despite heavy defeat to DPR Korea
Bangladesh head coach Peter Butler expressed pride in his players despite their 5-0 defeat to North Korea in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup on Friday, describing the match as “a
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North Korea, China power into Women's Asian Cup quarterfinals
North Korea and defending champions China both eased ominously into the Women's Asian Cup quarter-finals on Friday, joining South Korea and hosts Australia in the last eight.
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Franchise deadline extended on request of interested parties: Rubaba
A Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) official on Friday said that the board has extended the deadline for submitting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for franchises of the upcoming Women’s Bangladesh Premier
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'Genie' Bumrah: India's yorker king who carries a billion hopes
With his ability to bowl yorkers at will, Jasprit Bumrah is India's main weapon as they hunt for their third T20 World Cup title on Sunday, and he will carry
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Politics
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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Trump’s Risky War of Choice in Iran
There is much that can be said about the United States’ decision to attack Iran - and about what could result from the joint US and Israeli strikes against military
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25 injured in Jhenaidah BNP factional clash
AT LEAST 25 people were injured in a factional clash between two groups of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in Shailkupa upazila of Jhenaidah district on Wednesday night.
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আলোচিত
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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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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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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বিএনপির সংসদ সদস্যদের জন্য প্রশিক্ষণ কর্মশালা উদ্বোধন প্রধানমন্ত্রীর
ত্রয়োদশ জাতীয় সংসদ অধিবেশন সামনে রেখে দলীয় সংসদ সদস্যদের জন্য প্রশিক্ষণ কর্মশালা শুরু করেছে বাংলাদেশ জাতীয়তাবাদী দল (বিএনপি)।
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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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এনসিপি ছাড়লেন আরও ৭ নেতা, নেপথ্যে যে কারণ
বাংলাদেশ জামায়াতে ইসলামীর সঙ্গে জোট গঠনের সিদ্ধান্তকে কেন্দ্র করে জাতীয় নাগরিক পার্টি (এনসিপি) থেকে রাঙামাটি জেলা কমিটির আরও সাতজন শীর্ষ নেতা পদত্যাগ করেছেন।
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Business
Vegetable prices ease in Dhaka markets, chicken prices jump
Vegetable prices have eased somewhat in the capital’s markets after being high at the start of Ramadan, offering some relief to consumers. However, the price of broiler chicken has risen
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Fruit prices soar in Ramadan: Dates, apples hit consumers hard
Since the beginning of Ramadan, fruit prices have been soaring, and the heat is spreading day by day. Dates, apples, oranges, and other fruits are now beyond the reach of
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ME conflict triggers economic alarm
The escalating military tensions in the Middle East centred around Iran, Israel and the United States have sent shockwaves through the Bangladeshi economy, sparking a sharp rise in energy costs
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Editorial
Combating public health threat from new drug-resistant fungus
When the reports of drug-resistant strains of different bacteria have been a cause for concern among the health professionals and informed section of the public, new research findings about drug
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Will new govt fix the chaotic public transport?
People in Dhaka and across the country are exasperated by the chaotic, inefficient public transport system. Previous governments failed to develop an efficient system. Abrupt and disjointed measures meant to
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The Iran Endgame
No matter when and how the Iran war ends, its provenance is clear. This is a war between theocratic Iran, a confessional Islamic state; and secular Israel and America, two
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Language, Identity and Competitiveness: Can Bangladesh Afford to Retreat from English?
The Amar Ekushey Book Fair in January every February is a wake-up call that in Bangladesh language is not just the cultural expression, it is the core of our national
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Who are the South Asians? A DNA based profile of migration and integration
In South Asia, many decide who they are before learning the same based on evidence. It’s all about identity which is often used to carry out all sorts of projects
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Entertainment
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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Channel i Music Awards to hold 20th edition in Bogura
The 20th edition of the “TMSS–Channel i Music Awards 2025” will be held on April 7 in Bogura, organisers announced at a press conference in Dhaka.
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Priyanka Chopra to present at the 98th Academy Awards
The global star joins a list of presenters that includes Robert Downey Jr, Anne Hathaway, Paul Mescal, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Will Arnett, according to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts
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Health
Japan approves stem-cell treatment for Parkinson's in world first
Therapies expected to reach patients within months
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