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‘Rabir Chitra- Chitrar Robi’ under way at Shilpakala
A group art exhibition exploring Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore’s literary works began on Sunday at Gallery 2 of the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy’s National Art Gallery.
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Militia kill 69 in DR Congo
A militia attack killed at least 69 people in Ituri province in the conflict-torn northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), local and security sources said Saturday.
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Ukraine reports multiple casualties on 2nd day of Russia truce
Russian attacks wounded at least nine people in Ukraine on Sunday, the second day of what was supposed to have been a three-day truce with Russia, Ukrainian officials said.
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Vijay takes oath as chief minister of Tamil Nadu, terms it as ‘a new era’
Indian film star C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as chief minister of Tamil Nadu state on Sunday after his new party brokered a coalition in the southern industrial hub.
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Soaring energy profits reignite calls for windfall tax
European oil and gas companies who posted huge profits in the first quarter on soaring prices caused by the war in the Middle East face new calls from London to
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Bangladesh
Sylhet nat’l minority women exposed to crisis: study
A severe lack of awareness about reproductive health along with deep-rooted social and religious stigma around it has been found among the marginalised national minority communities in Sylhet in a
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PM asks police to serve people, not parties
Prime minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday said the police administration does not belong to any political party and will function strictly in accordance with statutory law, while urging police members
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Over 200 trees felled in Khulna without floating tender
An allegation has surfaced against a local union council in Khulna’s Dakop Upazila for felling more than 200 roadside trees without floating tender for the work. The trees were removed
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PM to visit Dhaka University on May 12
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is scheduled to visit University of Dhaka on May 12 to attend a workshop on higher education at the university’s Nabab Nawab Ali Chowdhury Senate Bhaban.
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Former Lt Gen Masud was behind 2007-08 inhuman acts, ICT told
The chief prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal on Sunday alleged that retired lieutenant general Masud Uddin Chowdhury was the ‘main mastermind’ behind the inhuman acts and crimes against humanity
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Govt mulls overtime pay, promotion for constables
The government is considering overtime allowances for the ranks from constable to inspector for performing additional duty beyond regular hours and honorary promotions for constables, assistant sub-inspectors and sub-inspectors as
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ICT charges Taposh, Nanak, 26 others
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 on Sunday indicted 24 Awami League leaders and four police senior officers over the killing of nine protesters in the capital’s Mohammadpur area during the 2024
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International
Trump warns Iran 'will be laughing no longer' amid negotiations
He also accused Tehran of "laughing at our now GREAT AGAIN Country"
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Tehran sends US truce response to Islamabad
Iran responded to Washington’s latest peace proposal yesterday, after drones threatened several Gulf region targets and Tehran warned it would not hold back from retaliating against any new US strikes.
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Russian Victory Day celebrated in Dhaka
The Russian embassy in Bangladesh has celebrated the 81st anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War through commemorative events, cultural performances and a motorcycle rally in the capital, honouring
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Trump says US would need two weeks to hit all Iran targets
The comments come as Iran is reported to have responded to the latest US proposal on ending the conflict
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Iran army says countries siding with US to 'face difficulties' in Hormuz
Ebrahim Azizi, head of the Iranian parliament's national security commission, issued a similar warning in a post on X
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Technology
Anthropic signs new $1.8 billion cloud deal: report
Anthropic has signed a $1.8 billion computing agreement with US-based cloud computing company Akamai Technologies, according to a recent Bloomberg News report that cited people familiar with the matter.
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Why are Nintendo Switch prices increasing?
Nintendo has announced a global price increase for its Switch 2 console, driven by surging memory chip costs caused by booming AI data centre demand.
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These robots read head nods, not code, to tidy a bedroom
Figure AI, a robotics company, has recently shown two of its F.03 humanoid robots autonomously resetting a full bedroom, including making a bed together, using only visual cues to coordinate
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Jobs of the week
Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
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Amazon Prime to roll out TikTok-style vertical video feed
Amazon Prime Video is introducing a new short-form video feature to its streaming platform, joining rivals including Netflix and Disney+ in adopting a TikTok-style vertical browsing experience aimed at mobile
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Sport
Fortis, Police set for AFC club licences
Fortis FC and Bangladesh Police FC have moved ahead of traditional powerhouses Abahani and Bashundhara Kings in the race for AFC club licensing.
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Leaders RCB edge to last-ball win over MI
Rasikh Salam scrambled two runs off the final delivery from Raj Bawa as Royal Challengers Bengaluru returned to winning ways on Sunday with a nervy two-wicket defeat of Mumbai Indians.
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West Ham's Bowen slams decision to rule out Wilson goal against Arsenal
West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen blasted the controversial decision to disallow Callum Wilson's stoppage-time goal in Sunday's 1-0 defeat against Premier League leaders Arsenal.
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Arsenal survive VAR drama to move closer to title with dramatic win at West Ham
Arsenal moved closer to the Premier League title in controversial fashion as a hugely contentious decision to disallow Callum Wilson's stoppage-time goal handed the leaders a vital 1-0 win against
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Barca coach Flick's father dies before Clasico
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick's father has died ahead of the Clasico, the Catalan club said in a statement on Sunday.
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আলোচিত
শিবির আবারও গুপ্ত হতে চাচ্ছে, এতে অনেক সুবিধা: রাশেদ খান
বাংলাদেশ ইসলামী ছাত্রশিবির আবারও গুপ্ত রাজনীতিতে ফিরতে চাচ্ছে বলে মন্তব্য করেছেন রাশেদ খান। গণঅধিকার পরিষদ থেকে বিএনপিতে আসা এই নেতা বলেন, গুপ্ত হয়ে থাকাটা তাদের কাছে অনেক সুবিধাজনক মনে হচ্ছে।
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‘দূষিত রক্ত’র ভয় দেখিয়ে ছিনতাই, ফরিদপুরের সেই ‘তুফান’ আটক
ফরিদপুর শহরে দীর্ঘদিনের আতঙ্কের নাম ‘তুফান’ (৩৫) অবশেষে ধরা পড়েছেন। শরীরে দূষিত রক্ত ঢুকিয়ে দেওয়ার ভয় দেখিয়ে অভিনব কায়দায় ছিনতাই করা এই যুবক এলাকায় আতঙ্ক সৃষ্টি করেছিলেন।
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মাদক কারবারিকে ছাড়াতে এসে বিএনপি-জামায়াতের ৫ নেতা আটক
কুষ্টিয়ার মিরপুরে মাদক কারবারিকে থানা থেকে ছাড়িয়ে নেওয়ার তদবির করতে গিয়ে বিএনপি ও জামায়াতের পাঁচ নেতা আটক হয়েছেন।
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Politics
AD clears way for Ivy’s release
The Appellate Division on Sunday cleared the way for the release of former Narayanganj City Corporation mayor Selina Hayat Ivy by upholding or restoring her bail in all 12 criminal
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Jamaat MP asks finance ministry not to merge SIBL
Jamaat‑e‑Islami lawmaker Syed Zainul Abedin has urged the government not to merge Social Islami Bank PLC (SIBL) with other troubled lenders and to keep it outside the Bank Resolution Scheme.
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Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish holds Dhaka rally over Muslim repression in India
Accuses govt of silence and calls for diplomatic protest
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NCP demands clear roadmap for local govt polls after naming 100 candidates
Asif Mahmud says vague promises of elections 'very soon' are not enough
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Business
Investment-focused budget sought by JBCCI
The Japan-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Sunday unveiled a comprehensive set of recommendations aimed at including in the upcoming national budget for financial year 2026-27, urging the government
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3 customers win Tk 10 lakh each thru Walton campaign
Three customers from different districts have become millionaires after they had purchased Walton products under the company’s Digital Campaign Season-24, said a press release.
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Rotaract Club of NDC holds outreach programme at old age home
The programme was held on Saturday and focused on interaction between students and elderly residents
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Editorial
Govt must fix measles reporting failures
THE allegations that have come up against the Directorate General of Health Services for under-reporting measles deaths and infections are worrying on a couple of counts. Firstly, the under-reporting of
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Structural challenges in university admission
UNIVERSITY admission is a defining phase in the lives of students in Bangladesh — one that tests not only academic ability and readiness for higher education, but also patience, financial
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Retreat from reform could be costly
The incumbent BNP government's amendment to the Bank Resolution Act 2025, which created scope for former owners of five merged Islamic banks to regain control of these financial institutions, has
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Fire incidents: accidents or repeated failures of planning?
Fire, one of humanity's oldest companions is also its most ruthless adversary. It is through this duality that human civilisation has progressed. Yet, when this companion slips beyond control, it
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Pathway out of electricity crisis
THE Sun remains the Earth’s oldest and most dependable source of energy. Without sunlight, life itself would not exist. Every day, the world receives immense amounts of heat and light
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Entertainment
‘A Shared Condition’ explores identity, memory and emotion
The exhibition presents around 100 works created between 2024 and 2026. The works span acrylic, spray, pastel, prints, and digital media.
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Thalapathy Vijay takes oath as Tamil Nadu CM
India’s actor-turned-politician Thalapathy Vijay on Sunday took the oath as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Vijay, 51, was sworn in at a fully packed Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in
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Health
PM orders immediate action to open six unused hospital buildings
Also directs expedited implementation of 1,000-bed Bangladesh-China Friendship Hospital in Nilphamari
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Death toll from measles, symptoms jumps to 409 as DGHS adds unrecorded deaths
11 more children die of measles, measles-like symptoms in 24 hours
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Life style
The Tagores and their Influence on Bengali Fashion
Rabindranath Tagore is remembered as Asia's first Nobel laureate, but his sartorial legacy is equally revolutionary. The Tagore family of Jorasanko did not merely write the Bengali Renaissance; they tailored
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