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A solitary Eid in the dream country
There are so many tremendous political analyses and explanations of this war that can contribute significantly to the field of knowledge. But for me, this war refers to a cancelled
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The great Bangladeshi cattle reality show
From viral names to inflated prices, how social media has turned the Qurbani cattle market into a dramatic theatre.
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Experts fear vaccine gaps could worsen antimicrobial resistance
A new policy brief released by the Global Antibiotic Resistance Partnership has warned that widening immunisation gaps in Bangladesh could worsen antimicrobial resistance and reverse decades of public health progress.
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Ukraine boosts border security with Belarus over attack fears
Ukraine on Thursday said it is ramping up security in regions bordering Belarus after warning for weeks of a possible fresh attack launched from the territory of Russia’s chief regional
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Rab arrests Jashore top terror 'Bhagne Emon'
He is a fugitive accused in 17 cases, including that of murder, extortion
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Harvard announces reform to fight grade inflation
Harvard announced Wednesday it will limit how many top marks professors can give undergraduate students, moving to fight grade inflation at one of America’s most storied universities.
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Israeli strike damages hospital in south Lebanon
Lebanon said an Israeli strike on Thursday damaged a hospital in the country’s south, where Israel and Hezbollah have been trading fire despite a ceasefire.
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Bangladesh
Can Bangladesh save its haor food bowl?
Safeguarding Bangladesh’s food security against devastating Haor Basin flash floods demands an urgent transition to climate-smart agriculture.
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BERC mulling at least 13.9% power price hike
Electricity consumers may face a 13.9 percent increase in retail tariffs in addition to any rise in wholesale electricity and transmission charges, according to the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission’s (BERC)
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Five Eid-ul-Azha jamaats scheduled at Baitul Mukarram
A total of five jamaats (congregations) of the holy Eid-ul-Azha prayers will be held at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Dhaka, with the first Jamaat scheduled for 7:00 am.
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International recognition for ‘Alor Pathshala’ inspires hopes for expansion
There are still remote areas in Bangladesh where the ray of education has yet to reach. To help dispel that darkness, the Prothom Alo Trust has been running educational activities
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Lengthy judicial process, weak probe obstacle to justice for rape
Human rights groups on Thursday condemned the recent surge in incidents of violence against children, including rape and murder, and blamed the lengthy judicial process and weak investigations as major
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The danger within
In Bangladesh, the threat to children is increasingly emerging from within familiar circles -- neighbours, relatives, teachers, and other trusted individuals.
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AD to hear govt appeal against HC verdict on SC authority  June 9
The government on Thursday filed an appeal seeking to overturn the High Court verdict that restored the Supreme Court’s authority over the control and discipline of the subordinate judges.
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International
Cabinet approves defence deal with Japan
The cabinet on Thursday approved a proposal to ratify the agreement titled Transfer of Defence Equipment and Technology, signed between Japan and Bangladesh.
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West Bengal hands over 75 acres to BSF for border fencing
India’s West Bengal government on Wednesday handed over an initial 75 acres of land to BSF to cover fencing of 27 km of the international border between India and Bangladesh,
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Iran supreme leader says enriched uranium must stay in country
Trump told Israel this will happen, Israeli officials say
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Ukrainian drones strike Russia’s oil refinery: Kyiv
A Ukrainian drone strike killed two people in Russia’s central Samara region yesterday, the local governor said, as Kyiv claimed a strike on a major oil refinery in the area.
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UK net migration halves in 2025 to 171,000
Net migration to the UK fell by nearly half in the 12 months to December 2025 to 171,000, the official statistics agency said yesterday, providing some relief on a key
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Record 274 climbers summit Mount Everest from Nepali side in single day
The 8,849-metre (29,032 feet) Everest straddles the border between Nepal and the Tibet region of China and can be climbed from both sides.
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Taliban’s new decree draws criticism from UN
The Taliban government’s new decree on marriage separation “reinforces systemic discrimination” and erodes the rights of Afghan women and girls, the United Nations said yesterday.
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Technology
Alibaba launches new homegrown AI chip
Alibaba has unveiled a new artificial intelligence processor and a flagship large language model engineered specifically for autonomous AI agents.
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10 smartphones under BDT 50,000 ahead of Eid
Here are 10 smartphones currently available in Bangladesh under BDT 50,000 that could appeal to buyers ahead of Eid.
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Google launches Gemini Omni, new AI video models
Google has unveiled Gemini Omni, a new family of generative AI models capable of producing and editing video from a mix of text, images, audio, and existing clips.
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How is Google Search changing?
Google just announced some of the most significant changes to its search engine in decades. Here is what is changing, according to Google's official blog.
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Intuit to cut 3,000 jobs as it pivots toward AI
US-based business software company Intuit is laying off around 3,000 employees, or 17% of its global workforce, as it deepens its push into AI.
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Sport
Crisis behind the crown
The country’s dominant force in recent years, Kings have been struggling to clear wages for both local and foreign players since last season
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Decision-making, maturity shining through for Tigers
“I never feared or doubted for a moment that we would not win.”
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British High Commission hosts send-off reception for Bangladesh women’s cricket team ahead of T20 World Cup
British High Commission Dhaka hosted a special send-off reception in honour of the Bangladesh Women’s National Cricket Team as they prepare to depart for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup
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Haaland, Odegaard headline Norway squad for first World Cup since 1998
Norway are in Group I along with France, Senegal and Iraq. It has been billed as one of the World Cup's toughest groups.
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From VAR to hydration breaks: New rules at the World Cup 2026
Countdowns will be introduced for goal-kicks, throw-ins and substitutions in an attempt to discourage time-wasting.
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Sylhet sports squeezed for space
Despite the uncertainty persisting, local organisers remain hopeful of a resolution
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আলোচিত
আবার ইনজুরিতে নেইমার
ইনজুরি পিছু ছাড়ছেনা নেইমারের। দুই দিন আগে২০২৬ বিশ্বকাপে ব্রাজিল দলে ডাক পাওয়ার পর নতুন করে ইনজুরিতে পড়েছেন ব্রাজিলিয়ান ফরোয়ার্ড। ডান...
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রামিসাকে ধর্ষণ ও নৃশংস হত্যা: দৃষ্টান্তমূলক শাস্তি চান শাকিব খান
রাজধানীর পল্লবীতে সাত বছরের শিশু রামিসাকে ধর্ষণ ও নৃশংস হত্যার ঘটনায় তীব্র ক্ষোভ প্রকাশ করেছে সারা দেশ। বাদ যায় নি শোবিজ অঙ্গনও। এবার সামাজিক মাধ্যমে ক্ষোভ
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Politics
2 Juba dal activists shot inside BNP office in Khulna
Two activists of Juba Dal, an associate body of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, were shot inside a BNP office in Khulna city on Thursday.
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Abolishing SC Secretariat a ‘slap in the face’ of judicial independence: Shishir Manir
Powers relating to judges’ transfers, leave, promotions and discipline should remain entirely under the Supreme Court, Jamaat leader says
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Business
Prioritise reforms to support growth
The government should focus on reforms and higher productivity to restore economic growth and financial stability instead of relying on demand side expansion and populist measures, economists said yesterday.
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Govt may cut AIT on import of raw materials
The government is likely to reduce the advance income tax (AIT) on imported primary and industrial raw materials in the upcoming budget in a move aimed at easing cost pressures
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Next budget should focus on relief, not ambition
The country is going through a difficult period due to both domestic and global shocks, and the upcoming national budget must respond to those mounting economic pressures while pushing through
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Editorial
An alarming surge in brutal killings
The rising number of grisly murders across Bangladesh is indeed creating a growing sense of fear and insecurity among citizens.
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The rabies crisis demands a science-based response, not panic
Bangladesh seems to be lurching from one public health crisis to another.
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Opinion Rethinking child safety at home and beyond
Studies on violence against children repeatedly show that, in most cases, the perpetrator is someone known to the child.
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The other side of the Eid-ul-Azha economy
Eid-ul-Azha is, without a doubt, a festival of joy. It is also at the centre of a wide range of economic activities, i.e. the demand and supply of sacrificial animals,
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Pakistan whitewash and what it says about Bangladesh's Test cricket journey
Bangladesh cricket has just witnessed a landmark moment, with player reactions and celebratory pictures already flooding social media.
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Entertainment
Dhaka at the Palais
“Elephants in the Fog” serves as a testament to how Nepal’s legal fight has historically leaned toward a broader human rights framework, granting an "others" category on citizenship documents based
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Bangla Academy Nazrul Award
The award was announced ahead of the poet’s 127th birth anniversary celebrations, scheduled to be held at Bangla Academy on May 23.
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‘Manusher Bagan’ wins award at Delhi International Film Festival
Directed by Nurul Alam Atique, the film received the award in the Best Feature Film on Social Issues category, adding another international recognition to Bangladeshi cinema.
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Cannes film market abuzz with multi-million dollar acquisitions
More than 14,000 industry professionals attended the Marché du Film this year, nearly 4 per cent more than last year, underlining Cannes’ continuing status as the world’s most influential marketplace
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Health
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