Headline
Colombia earthquake death toll rises to 132
At least 132 people are dead and a state of emergency has been declared after Colombia was hit by one of its largest earthquakes in Monday. The death toll is
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Why every protest matters: Lessons from Bangladesh, India and Nepal
Small protests can expose deep grievances, but state overreaction can transform a limited demand into a wider revolt.
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70-year-old killed as rival groups clash with crude bombs in Shariatpur
At least 10 people were injured in the violence, with one critically injured man sent to Dhaka
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Cabinet gives final approval to draft Human Rights Commission Act, 2026
Draft includes preventive mechanism, interim-order powers and broader representation in the commission
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The Rubik's Cube economy
A government raises tariffs to protect domestic industry. A central bank increases interest rates to control inflation. A war disrupts an important shipping route. An energy-producing country is placed under
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British man 'shot dead' in Kashmir; another held
Two British nationals have reportedly been caught up in a violent crackdown in Pakistan-administered Kashmir -- one shot dead, another held in prison for more than two months without charge.
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Bangladesh
A village in tears
Moyna Begum had no electricity at home when her son Mohan Pramanik was calling from Riyadh as a fire tore through the sofa factory where he worked.
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Door closes for errant ex-owners to reclaim banks
Cabinet okays draft law allowing NHRC to issue interim orders
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Solar Equity Venture signs issue management deal with LankaBangla, Southeast Bank Capital
Solar Equity Venture has signed an issue management agreement with LankaBangla Investments and Southeast Bank Capital Services Limited to raise capital through an initial public offering (IPO). The agreement was
7h - The Financial Express - (original version)
BD among economies most exposed to US-Israeli war on Iran: ICC,B
Bangladesh is among the economies most exposed to the ripple effects of the ongoing military conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, which has evolved far beyond a regional
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Trains repeatedly get stuck while trying to cross Bhairab bridge
Railway officials say the main reason for the problem is the lack of the required traction motors, a type of device that provides the power needed to turn a train’s
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Population council asleep for 16 years
Fertility rate rising, demographic dividend at risk
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AI push must address learning, teacher gaps first
Bangladesh is seeking to bring more technology and artificial intelligence (AI) into primary education, but the move will have to contend with persistent weaknesses in basic learning, teacher preparedness and
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International
Trump took secret flight out of Turkey due to Iran threat, the Washington Post reports
Trump had taken the newly renovated Qatari-donated jet to Ankara for the NATO summit but he unexpectedly used an older Air Force One when departing the country, a move that
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US State Dept revokes over 175,000 visas
According to the State Department, the visas were revoked from individuals who violated visa terms, committed crimes, called for violence against US citizens, defrauded Americans, abused the immigration system or
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Australia to roll out bird flu vaccines for most vulnerable native birds
A black and white bird - a Pacific Gull - with its wings spread and standing on a sandy beach with whitewash in the background Getty Images Australia was the
7h - The Financial Express - (original version)
Colombia scrambles to find survivors as quake kills 111
Colombian volunteers and rescuers sifted through rubble with bare hands and buckets Monday, hunting for survivors following a massive 7.4-magnitude quake that has claimed the lives of at least 111
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Trump administration has revoked more than 175,000 visas
The US State Department said on Monday it has revoked more than 175,000 visas from foreign nationals under President Donald Trump's administration, as it continues a sweeping immigration crackdown that
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Trump order pushes for overhaul of childhood vaccine schedule
Many medical experts cast the push as scientifically baseless and potentially damaging to public health
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Ukraine drone strike kills 13, wounds 39
At least 13 people were killed, including a child, and 39 injured in a Ukrainian drone attack on industrial and civilian targets in the city of Nizhnekamsk, authorities said yesterday,
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Technology
YouTube raises bar for new creators to earn money
According to YouTube official blog, the change is going into effect starting February 1.
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"Digital inclusion is fundamentally a human issue": Maureen Hilyard on building a more inclusive internet
In an interview with The Daily Star, Maureen Hilyard discusses digital inclusion, internet governance, youth leadership, and the challenges of ensuring that technological change benefits communities often left at the
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Meta’s new open-source AI runs locally without the cloud
Meta has introduced Muse Glimmer, a new artificial intelligence model that is small enough to run locally on a single consumer graphics card.
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Meta releases new AI model as Zuckerberg lays out vision
New Meta models can run on personal computers, Zuckerberg says
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Xiaomi launches REDMI 17 in Bangladesh
Xiaomi Bangladesh has officially launched the REDMI 17.
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Sport
Fortis, Police embark on Asian adventure today
Despite finishing third and fourth respectively in the last Bangladesh Football League season, Fortis and Police were handed AFC opportunities after champions Bashundhara Kings and runners-up Abahani failed to secure
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Webster with a point to prove against Bangladesh
Webster only made his Test debut at the start of last year and the 32-year-old has already experienced plenty of highs and lows through eight Test match appearances as he
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‘Terrible mistake’ if FIFA even considered replacing Infantino, risking World Cup profits, says Trump
Trump's backing of Infantino contrasts with the response of US Soccer
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Former giants West Indies face World Cup Qualifier route, again
Afghanistan secured automatic qualification for the 2027 World Cup with a win over Ireland on Monday, leaving twice champions West Indies to go through qualifiers for the third successive edition
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Trump says would be 'terrible mistake' to replace FIFA's Infantino
Trump's backing of Infantino contrasts with the response of US Soccer, which issued a statement critiquing the FIFA leader alongside Canada Soccer and football organizations in Central America and the
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Politics
Odhikar finds BNP, allies linked to most violence across all phases of 2026 polls
Rights group identifies Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Bhola, Mymensingh and Dhaka as major hotspots
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Hefazat says sculptures of its leaders at July Uprising Museum must be removed
Statement says the representations insult ulema who opposed the culture of sculptures and idols
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Jamaat opposes move to give managing committees power to recruit teachers
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Monday strongly condemned and protested the move by the Ministry of Education to hand over the authority to recruit entry-level teachers in private schools, colleges and madrasahs
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Jamaat-led alliance enters presidential race with Oli Ahmed
Jamaat assistant secretary says uncontested election would undermine democratic practice
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Political mindset change essential to strengthen democracy: Rizvi
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General and Prime Minister’s Political Adviser Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today (Monday) said changing the mindset of political parties, their leaders and activists is essential to strengthen
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Business
All transactions thru Bangla QR declared free from fees
All transactions made through Bangla QR code are now endowed with double benefits of fee waiver and incentives to popularise this all-inclusive online payment platform. In the first go, Bangladesh
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Old dealers retained, defying PM's fresh recruitment pledge
The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) has unveiled a revised fertiliser-dealership policy limiting the number of dealers and introducing tighter controls over distribution. But it has retained almost all existing dealers
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Coal dominates Bangladesh’s top imports, clinker at second position
An analysis of data from the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and its field offices shows that a total of 158.6 million tonnes of goods were imported through the country’s
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Editorial
Bangladesh's vaccine future depends on a world-class regulator
As Bangladesh enters a defining phase in its development journey, the forthcoming graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status, the emergence of a globally competitive pharmaceutical industry and the growing
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Trust is the missing link to Bangla QR's success
The move towards Bangla QR in Bangladesh is timely and welcome. Introduced in January 2023, the payment collection system was available to 9.63 lakh merchants across the country by the
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Why Dhaka-Delhi relations demand equal footing
India is considered a major determining power in the geopolitics of South Asia. Despite major changes in the political map of the region with the end of British rule in
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How Bangladesh can make the most of its South Korea CEPA
Following an intensive negotiating process spanning about a year, Bangladesh and South Korea signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on August 4, 2026.
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Falling SSC pass rate tells only half the story
Audit the worst-performing schools, target where support is most needed.
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Entertainment
Salman Shah and Shabnur in love? What Salman’s mother says after 30 years
The pairing of Dhallywood’s short-lived star Salman Shah and actress Shabnur remains highly popular with audiences to this day. Their on-screen chemistry attracted considerable attention, while their personal relationship also
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Once lauded as Sadia from ‘Bondhon’, Sharmin Shila lives a fulfilling life in London
Despite adapting to life in the UK, she admits that Dhaka remains close to her heart. "I miss Dhaka so much. I even miss riding rickshaws despite the traffic. I
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New controversy over Salman Shah’s death after 29 years, Shabnur speaks
Actress Shabnur has expressed anger and surprise over various statements that have recently resurfaced nearly three decades after the death of popular film actor Salman Shah. She has described the
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BSA hosts three-day film festival ‘Ekal-Sekal’
A three-day film festival titled “Ekal-Sekal” has begun at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA), bringing classics from the golden era of Bangladeshi cinema together with notable contemporary productions.
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Health
Govt to pick health architects for 101-bed upazila hospitals
Health authorities have decided to appoint architects from hospitals in the process of upgrading the upazila health complexes from existing 50-bed to 101-bed facilities, instead of the traditional architects from
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Hospital admissions with dengue fever exceed 20,000
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has reported 726 new dengue hospitalisations over the past 24 hours. With the new cases until 8am on Monday, hospital admissions from the
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Life style
Bangladeshi author P. Paramita’s ‘Appetite’ sold out on launch day in New York’s Strand
An audience of over a hundred sat in rapt attention. Following a live reading from her debut novel, Appetite, Paramita joined artists, publishers and readers for a lively Q&A. Her
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