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EC declares NCP's Nusrat Tabassum elected unopposed to reserved women’s seat
EC declares Jamaat-led alliance nominee winner following High Court order
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Sony Ramani wins top prize in Nordic photo contest
New Age staff photojournalist Sony Ramani has won the first prize in a photography competition titled ‘Inclusive Societies: Free and Independent Press’.
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Xiaomi launches smart living home appliances
Xiaomi on Monday launched its smart living home appliance series in Bangladesh, marking a significant step in its evolution from a smartphone-focused brand to a comprehensive lifestyle ecosystem provider...
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Modi’s party wins big in West Bengal
Indian prime minister Narendra Modi claimed a ‘record’ victory on Monday in key elections in opposition-held West Bengal state after official trends and partial results showed a thumping majority for
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How ethics, values, and professionalism are being destroyed by partisanship: Mahfuz Anam
The Daily Star's Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam speaks about his column discussing the same issues
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Here’s what China is learning from the US war in Iran
China is closely studying the US-Iran war, extracting strategic, economic, and technological lessons with far-reaching global implications.
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Bangladesh
Warning of nor’wester over six divisions issued
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has issued a warning for a nor’wester over six divisions between Monday night and this morning.
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Power tariff hikes likely soon
The state-owned Bangladesh Power Development Board is likely to submit a proposal to the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission soon seeking upward adjustments in the rates of power for both retail
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Merchandise export rebounds sharply after two months
Bangladesh's export earnings rebounded strongly in April, snapping a two-month slide, with an annualised growth of 32.92 per cent to US$4.0 billion to a solace for the exchequer at a
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Remittance inflow in April too crosses $3.0b mark
Bangladesh sees around 14-percent annualised growth in remittance earning in April with expatriates having funneled US$3.12 billion into the country in the just-past month. With the latest monthly inflow, the
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Depositors lock bank branches in Ctg
Depositors again on Monday locked three bank branches in Chattogram, demanding the return of their deposits with full profits.
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PM orders streamlined project approval, closed factory reopening
Prime minister Tarique Rahman on Monday directed authorities to simplify the project approval process in a bid to attract both domestic and foreign investment, while pledging support for investors willing
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Police submit final report, term it a case of suicide
The police have submitted a final report stating that Swarnamoyee Biswas, a graphic designer at online news portal Dhaka Stream, died by suicide due to family disputes, neglect by relatives,
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International
Iran strikes ships in Hormuz, sets UAE port ablaze
Iran military tells US Navy to steer clear
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US sinks Iranian boats, intercepts missiles in Hormuz
Six Iranian fast boats destroyed; drones and cruise missiles intercepted
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World beyond Pluto may have atmosphere: astronomers
A tiny, little-known world beyond Pluto appears to have an atmosphere, Japanese astronomers said Monday, defying what had been thought possible for icy objects in our cosmic backyard.
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Every custodial death needs to be probed independently, UN special rapporteur tells New Age
The UN special rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment, Alice Jill Edwards, said that every custodial death needed to be investigated independently.
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Pakistan facilitates return of Iranian crew from US-seized ship
The handover follows a tense maritime standoff in the Gulf of Oman, where US forces intercepted the Iranian-flagged vessel
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Dubai airport passenger traffic drops 66 percent over Mideast war
Traveller numbers at Dubai International, usually the world's busiest for international passenger traffic, sank to 2.5 million, down 66 percent year on year
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Technology
Meta acquires humanoid robotics firm Assured Robot Intelligence
Meta has purchased Assured Robot Intelligence, a startup focused on teaching humanoid machines to anticipate and react to human behaviour. The financial details of the acquisition remain private.
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Anthropic finalising $1.5bn joint venture with Wall Street firms: report
Anthropic is reportedly finalising a joint venture worth approximately $1.5 billion with Blackstone, Goldman Sachs, and a handful of other Wall Street firms.
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Sport
Rana to ‘stick to process’ in Pakistan Test series after PSL success
The first Test will be held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur from May 8.
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Rohit, Rickelton keep Mumbai in the hunt
Rohit, who hit 84, and the left-handed Rickelton (83) put on 143 runs to lay the foundations for Mumbai's chase of 229 with eight balls to spare at the Wankhede
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Tamim vows equal treatment in domestic cricket
Tamim Iqbal, the president of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) ad-hoc committee has pledged to ensure a level playing field in domestic cricket, saying no team will receive special privileges
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Babar confirms commitment to all formats after PSL triumph
“Don’t stress, I will play in all three formats,” he said, adding that it is not for players to decide which format to skip. “A player’s job is to play.”
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Three stadiums set for 22-year allocation to BFF
The NSC is getting ready to allot all three stadiums for 22 years, keeping the processing time in mind.
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FIFA faces World Cup broadcast crisis in India and China
The lack of a confirmed broadcast agreement with India or China is unusual at this stage.
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আলোচিত
গার্লফ্রেন্ড সংস্কৃতিতে বড় বদল, আইপিএলে আসতে চলেছে নতুন নিয়ম
আইপিএলের নিয়মে বড় বদল আসতে চলেছে। পরিবর্তন হবে গার্লফ্রেন্ড সংস্কৃতিতে। আইপিএলে একাধিক প্লেয়ারকে তাঁদের বান্ধবীদের সঙ্গে দেখা যাচ্ছে। যা নিয়ে একেবারেই খুশি নয় বোর্ড।
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১০০টিরও বেশি আসন লুট করে নিয়েছে বিজেপি: মমতা
পশ্চিমবঙ্গ বিধানসভা নির্বাচনে ভারতীয় জনতা পার্টির (বিজেপি) ঐতিহাসিক সাফল্যের মুখে দাঁড়িয়ে রাজ্যের বিদায়ী মুখ্যমন্ত্রী মমতা বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায় নির্বাচন কমিশন
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Politics
45 unit committees: Chhatra Dal faces flak from its grassroots
Chhatra Dal, the student wing of the ruling BNP, is facing growing resentment from its grassroots after announcing committees for 45 units, with “deprived” leaders and activists staging protests in
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Section 144 imposed as Chhatra Dal factions face off in Rangamati
At least one Jubo Dal activist was injured after rival groups clashed over a programme by the newly announced district committee
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BNP lawmakers from reserved women seats pay homage at graves of Zia, Khaleda Zia
A total of 36 newly elected members of parliament of the BNP alliance from the reserved women’s seats of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad paid tribute to Bangladesh Nationalist Party founder
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Business
DBL Ceramics unveils autism-friendly 'NeuroTiles' and inclusive design guideline
DBL Ceramics, guided by its belief in ‘Designed for Life’, has introduced a new inclusive design guideline to help create better environments and products for children with autism, according to
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Bengal Commercial Bank declares dividend for 2025
Bengal Commercial Bank PLC has declared a dividend for the year 2025 based on its profits, according to a press release. Following the continuity of the previous year, the dividend
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Community Bank launches ‘Community EduSuite 360’, a school banking solution
Community Bank Bangladesh PLC has formally launched ‘Community EduSuite 360’, an innovative and comprehensive School Banking Solution designed to provide educational institutions with an integrated package of financial, administrative, and
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Editorial
Offshore gas and oil exploration
That the government is all set to launch an international tender offering 26 of the country's oil and gas blocks on easier terms shows its urgency to make good use
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Fewer bank dividends under new policy signal a weaker financial ecosystem
Bangladesh's banking sector is facing growing pressure as more than half of the banks failed to declare dividends for the year 2025. This situation reflects both the weak financial condition
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Why is this measles explosion in BD?
Measles in Bangladesh that has reached epidemic proportions actually started in January this year from Rohingya refugee camps in Cox's Bazar. Now the disease has spread to 58 out of
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Measles disaster warrants answers
Govt must open an inquiry to establish individual responsibility.
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Without NBR reform, the revenue crisis will only deepen
Is there any immediate prospect of reviving meaningful revenue sector reforms under the new government?
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Entertainment
Nitai asks DCs to beef up security for folk artistes
Cultural affairs minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury on Monday asked the deputy commissioners (DCs) to beef up security for the folk artistes while calling them to nurture cultural programmes at the
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Big Night: When food becomes a language of identity, economy, and cultural survival
Food is often used in international films as a decorative device, a visual representation designed to entice viewers to experience tactile and gustatory gratification. But a few films go beyond
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Dhaka to host Rabindra Sangeet festival marking Tagore’s birth anniversary
Organised by the Bangladesh Rabindra Sangeet Shilpi Sangstha, the 37th edition of the festival will take place at the Liberation War Museum auditorium in Agargaon. Preparations are now in their
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‘Domer Madar’ marks 80th show with three-day theatre festival
Titled “Domer Madar Theatre Festival: Journey to 80”, the programme will feature five performances of the production between May 6 and May 8. Shows are scheduled daily at 5:30pm and
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Health
Unicef message was not a measles outbreak warning: Prof Sayedur tells Star
Amid public anger over child deaths, key health adviser to interim govt says outbreaks usually result from several long-term factors and that vaccine procurement approvals were given on time
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Life style
Summer eye makeup trends every Bengali woman will love
Master sultry summer eye makeup by blending sunset gold and copper creamy eyeshadow sticks for effortless beauty. Enhance your festival look with rhinestones and crystals, perfectly capturing the vibrant, boho-chic
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The struggles and challenges of clubs outside Dhaka
Those who associate with various clubs or organisations at universities face various challenges, especially financial crisis to implement good ideas. Spending days and nights on campus, organising programmes while neglecting
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