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Up to Tk 10,000 fine for honking near Dhaka airport, Gulshan, Banani from Jan 25
Silent zones were declared last Sep; DMP says violators will now be penalised
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Railway publishes schedule for recruitment tests of four categories
Bangladesh Railway has published the schedule for the recruitment tests (MCQ type) for four categories of posts. The posts are Train Examiner, Train Controller, Trade Apprentice, and Traffic Apprentice. The
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UK defends Chagos deal after Trump accuses London of ‘great stupidity’
The UK government said on Tuesday its deal to hand the Chagos Islands to Mauritius ‘secures’ the future of a key US-UK military base on the Indian Ocean archipelago..
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Chile wildfires rage for third day, entire towns wiped out
Wildfires that have killed 20 people in southern Chile and wiped out entire towns raged for a third day Monday, fanned by warm temperatures and strong winds at the height
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Padma Bridge toll earnings cross Tk 3,000 crore
Vehicle movement, revenue collection continued to increase since opening, bridge authority says
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Bangladesh
Prioritise CHT Peace Accord in election manifestos, urges movement
CHT Accord Implementation Movement calls on political parties to act
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25 candidates withdraw nominations in Dhaka constituencies
Withdrawals recorded across 20 constituencies
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Atiur Rahman among 25 facing arrest warrants in Tk 531cr Annontex loan scam
A court has issued arrest warrants against 25 individuals, including former Bangladesh Bank Governor Dr Atiur Rahman, in a case involving the alleged embezzlement of approximately Tk531 crore in the
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Press secretary: Telling again, no uncertainty over election
The interim government on Tuesday ruled out any uncertainty over the February 12 national election, urging the media to scrutinise the motives of individuals spreading confusion about the polls through
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Jamaat, nine other parties hold meeting without Islami Andolan
Leaders of 10 parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami, sat in a meeting to finalise seat-sharing arrangements ahead of the 13th parliamentary election. Islami Andolan Bangladesh did not take part in the meeting,
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Fake names, feigned madness? The man behind the Savar murders
Police say accused Sabuj Sheikh pretended to be mentally ill
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Witnesses say loudspeaker call sparked mob attack on Rab men in Ctg’s Jungle Salimpur
Locals point to a long-running turf war between rival groups over control of the area
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International
'We don't give in to bullies': Macron says after Trump's tariff threat
France prefers rule of law to brutality, he says at Davos
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EU vows unflinching response to Trump’s Greenland gambit
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen vowed on Tuesday an “unflinching” response to Donald Trump’s threats over Greenland, as the US president said he was ready to hold a
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Rescue workers clearing Karachi inferno ruins, 57 missing feared dead
Firefighters were clearing the charred ruins of a Karachi mall on Tuesday as they tried to locate nearly 60 people still missing and feared dead after a fire that burned
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Iran warns protesters who joined 'riots' to surrender
Iran's top police officer issued an ultimatum on Monday to protesters who joined what authorities have deemed "riots", saying they must hand themselves in within three days or face the
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EU chief vows 'massive' Greenland investments
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said Tuesday the bloc plans "massive" investments in Greenland
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Global tourism hit new record level in 2025 despite 'weak' US results: UN
The number of international tourist arrivals recorded worldwide hit 1.52 billion in 2025
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World cannot revert to ‘law of the jungle’
Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng warned yesterday that the world must not revert to the “law of the jungle”, speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos as Washington
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Technology
OpenAI's revenue surpassed $20 bln in 2025: OpenAI CFO
OpenAI's Chief Financial Officer, Sarah Friar, recently announced that the company's annualised revenue for 2025 has surpassed $20 billion, a significant increase from $6 billion in 2024.
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Microsoft issues OOB fix for Windows cloud PC failures
Microsoft has recently released a series of emergency out-of-band (OOB) updates for Windows 10, Windows 11 and Windows Server to address problems introduced by its January 2026 security patches, including
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Former Assassin’s Creed head hit Ubisoft with nearly $1 mln lawsuit
Marc-Alexis Côté, the former head of Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed franchise, has filed a lawsuit against the French games publisher seeking CAD $1.3 million (around USD 937k), alleging that his departure
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A guide for Gen Z founders: Navigating Bangladesh’s unfriendly, orthodox startup ecosystem
In Bangladesh, promise collides with a different set of frictions. Many Gen Z founders carry more self-awareness than spatial awareness; they can read a room emotionally but still misread how
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The Gen-Z guide to managing your manager
Managing a manager used to sound like an act of rebellion. However, today it has become a quiet professional necessity.
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Sport
Junior Tigers must beat USA after NZ washout
Bangladesh’s ICC Under-19 World Cup Group B match against New Zealand was washed out in Bulawayo today, turning the junior Tigers’ final group fixture against the USA on January 23
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Are you sure we are going to play in the World Cup?: Litton
Any question regarding Bangladesh’s participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup, set to be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka from February 7, is apparently putting the players in an
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Sylhet knock out former champions Rangpur from BPL
In a heart-stopping finish at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium, Chris Woakes struck a massive six off the final ball to guide the Sylhet Titans to an incredible victory over the
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Bangladesh thump Sri Lanka 5–1 for back-to-back wins in SAFF Futsal Championship
Bangladesh men's team continued their impressive run in the SAFF Futsal Championship 2026 with a dominant 5–1 victory over Sri Lanka at the Nonthaburi Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand. The win
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We don’t know where or whom we’ll play: Litton on T20 World Cup
it is still unclear whether Bangladesh will ultimately play in the World Cup, and if they do, whether the matches will be held in Sri Lanka or India.
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‘Never done it before’: Woakes’ dream BPL debut
Woakes’ dramatic last-ball six sealed a thrilling three-wicket victory for Sylhet Titans in BPL 12 eliminator on Tuesday.
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Bangladesh climb to second after emphatic win in SAFF Futsal
A brace from captain Rahbar Khan powered Bangladesh to an emphatic 5-1 victory over Sri Lanka in their fourth match of the SAFF Futsal Championship in Bangkok on Tuesday.
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Politics
Jamaat pledges to build country free of corruption
The Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Tuesday announced a 31-point policy charter, including zero tolerance for corruption, before the forthcoming Jatiya Sangsad elections.
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Home ministry ordered to give security to seven Jamaat leaders
The Election Commission on Tuesday directed the home ministry to provide personal security to the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami amir and six other senior party leaders ahead of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad
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BNP-Jamaat clash leaves dozen injured in city
At least a dozen people were injured in a clash between activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, allegedly over conducting electoral campaigns, in the capital’s Mirpur area
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July memorial museum to show path to nation: Yunus
Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Tuesday said that if the nation became bewildered for any reason it would find path in the July Uprising Memorial Museum, noting that it
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EC can hold credible polls, BNP confident
Bangladesh Nationalist Party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Monday said that he was confident that the Election Commission would be able to conduct the forthcoming 13th parliamentary election
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Business
Gold crosses Tk 240,000 a bhori for the first time
New price to take effect from tomorrow, says Bajus
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Pay commission to submit recommendations tomorrow
The new pay structure may be partially implemented from January 1 this year
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Bank Asia Agent Banking marks 12th anniversary with 7.5m customers
Bank Asia Agent Banking marked its 12th founding anniversary by celebrating a milestone—bringing 7.5 million customers into the formal financial system and transforming access to banking services across Bangladesh. As
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Editorial
Inseparable institutional twins
THE December 18 arson attack on institutions of free speech, dissent and democracy was not merely an act of vandalism; it was an assault on the foundations that make democratic
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Even one incident of communal violence is too many
THE sense of complacency that a government press release regarding communal violence in 2025 appears to carry undermines the sense of insecurity that various minority groups feel. The government claims
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Developing advanced healthcare facilities at home
With fewer than one hospital bed available per 1,000 patients and still fewer doctors to attend them, the need for more hospital beds and healthcare professionals in the country has
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Perils of rivers around Dhaka
DHAKA has a fairly long history, though its pre-Muslim past is obscure. In the Akbarnama, Dhaka is referred to as a thana. The weaker small city with thatched houses (Manucci,
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The scholar’s cage
THE primary role of a university is not merely to transmit existing knowledge to a new generation; it is to expand the boundaries of human understanding through research. A university
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Entertainment
Germany’s largest daily highlights Bangladesh’s July Revolution Memorial
Curated by a team led by architects Marina Tabassum and Tanzim Wahab, both participants in the movement, the museum preserves graffiti, debris, and personal belongings left behind on the day
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Bangladeshi short film 'The Haze' receives Honourable Mention at AIMAFF
Director Nasir Khandaker said, “This award is a tribute to the hard work and passion of our entire team. It encourages us to keep experimenting with the power of sound
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Khijir Hayat Khan seeks exemption again from Film Certification Board
In his application, Khan clarified that the circumstances and structural framework under which he had previously resigned remain unchanged.
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Warner Bros’ ‘Sinners’ and ‘One Battle After Another’ lead Oscar race
“Sinners,” directed by Ryan Coogler of “Black Panther” fame, is a period horror drama set in the segregated American South. It stars Michael B. Jordan as twin brothers battling both
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Health
Why “boys don’t cry” harms emotional growth
Address emotional suppression in Bangladeshi households where toxic masculinity hinders child development. Dr Helal Uddin Ahmed explains how blocking tears triggers aggression and depression, necessitating empathy to foster emotional intelligence
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Eza Chowdhury explains how yoga supports emotional healing
Embrace holistic healing with Eza Chowdhury, founder of Samadi Wellness in Bangladesh. Transitioning from Canadian finance to yoga, she integrates trauma-informed breathwork and meditation, proving mindfulness fosters emotional resilience and
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