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Why blaming Dhaka's bus drivers misses the real problem
Blaming bus drivers for Dhaka’s traffic chaos fundamentally overlooks systemic governance failures, poor vehicle safety, and exploitative wages.
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Malaysia and Bangladesh want solutions. Is Myanmar ready for Rohingya return?
Malaysia’s proposed Rohingya repatriation raises a crucial question: has Myanmar created conditions for safe, voluntary and dignified return?
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Woman killed in Dhaka’s Shahjahanpur, husband held
Police say domestic dispute led to strangulation
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Bangladesh
DU female students give 48‑hour ultimatum over hall restriction
Oborodhbashini demands 24‑hour access, entry for relatives
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Farrakka treaty to be renewed politically to ensure Bangladesh’s fair share of water: Water Resources Minister
Water Resources Minister Md Shahid Uddin Chowdhury Anee has said the government will take political initiatives to ensure Bangladesh’s fair share of water from the 57 transboundary rivers shared with
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Trade deficit jumps by 34pc in FY26
The country’s trade gap with the rest of the world jumped by around 34 per cent in the last fiscal year (FY26), mainly due to a rise in imports of
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Six patients with measles symptoms die in 24 hours
Six more people with measles symptoms have died across Bangladesh in the past 24 hours, including three in the Sylhet Division. During the same period, the Directorate General of Health
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Young women’s voices, leadership essential to build inclusive Bangladesh: Dr Zubaida
Vice-President of Ziaur Rahman Foundation Dr Zubaida Rahman on Sunday applauded the achievements of the young adolescent girls and young women and stressed the importance of nurturing future women leaders.
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Dengue: 2 more die, 672 hospitalised in 24 hours
Bangladesh has recorded two more deaths from dengue in a 24-hour count, taking this year’s official toll from the mosquito-borne disease to 61. Seven of those deaths occurred in August
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International
16 Bangladeshis killed in Saudi factory fire
Expatriates’ welfare minister pledges support for families
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Pakistan MP on bail over Manchester rape allegations refuses to set return date: Guardian
A former Pakistani state minister arrested at Manchester airport on suspicion of child rape and trafficking has refused to say when he will return to the UK to face police
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Colombia’s new president vows to ‘defeat narco-terrorists’
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella vowed to restore order and eradicate “narco-terrorists” in a fiery first speech as leader on Friday.
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Hormuz to stay closed until US accepts terms
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said yesterday they would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, vital to global trade, until the United States met Tehran’s conditions, including compensation for war damages.
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20,000 flee wildfires in west Canada
Canadian officials declared a state of emergency Saturday after a fast-moving wildfire in the western province of British Columbia forced the overnight evacuation of more than 20,000 people, including some
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Syria reaches deal with Moscow on fate of Russian bases
Syria said yesterday that it reached a deal with Moscow on the fate of Russia’s two bases in the country, which it once used to provide military support to ousted
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Technology
Myspace wants to return as an algorithm-free social media
Myspace, the social network that dominated the internet before Facebook swept it aside, is planning a revival under its current owners, who say they want to build a platform that
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Three in five Americans favour stronger oversight of social media companies, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
A bipartisan majority of Americans support more government rules for how social media companies conduct business, including a requirement of age-verification tools to keep younger children off social media, according
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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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Ex-SK Hynix employee jailed for leaking chip tech to Chinese firm: report
A former SK Hynix employee has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for leaking semiconductor manufacturing technology to a Chinese company, South Korea's Yonhap news agency reported on Sunday.
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AI presentation startup NextSlide acquired by OpenAI
OpenAI has acquired NextSlide, a startup that built an AI tool to turn prompts, notes, and documents into presentations, the company’s founder, Ahmed Beshry, announced in a blog post.
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Cloudflare unveils Kitesurf, browser designed for AI agents
Cloudflare has recently announced Kitesurf, a new web browser built specifically for AI agents rather than human users.
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Sport
PSG sign France full-back Digne from Villa
Aston Villa left-back Lucas Digne has joined Paris Saint-Germain on a three-year deal, the European champions announced Sunday.
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Arteta backs Guimaraes to 'ignite something different' at Arsenal
Mikel Arteta has backed Bruno Guimaraes to "ignite something different" in Premier League champions Arsenal.
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Rabada fired up for home World Cup, wants his Wasim moment
South Africa quick Kagiso Rabada believes there is no extra pressure on his side to perform when it comes to playing on home turf at next year’s ICC Men’s Cricket
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BFF yet to take a position on Infantino: Tabith
Tabith's comments came after an international media report claimed that Bangladesh was among the countries supporting Infantino, who is seeking re-election as FIFA president in 2027.
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Sports minister orders removal of shops from Kamalapur stadium, suspends administrator
State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque has ordered the cancellation of allocations for auto-rickshaw shops inside the Bir Shreshtha Shaheed Mostafa Kamal Stadium in Kamalapur and temporarily suspended
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কর্নেল (অব.) অলিকে প্রার্থী করার কারণ জানালেন নাহিদ ইসলাম
রাষ্ট্রপতি পদে প্রতিদ্বন্দ্বিতার জন্য কর্নেল (অব.) অলি আহমদকে প্রার্থী করার কথা জানিয়েছে জামায়াত নেতৃত্বাধীন ১১ দলীয় জোট।
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জ্বালানি খাত কি রাষ্ট্রের হাতছাড়া হতে যাচ্ছে
আমাদের অর্থনীতিতে এমন কিছু খাত আছে, যেখানে রাষ্ট্রের সিদ্ধান্তের প্রভাব কোনো একটি মন্ত্রণালয়, প্রতিষ্ঠান বা ব্যবসায়ীগোষ্ঠীর মধ্যে সীমাবদ্ধ থাকে না। জ্বালানি তার অন্যতম। একটি লিটারের দাম বাড়লে তার প্রভাব শুধু
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Politics
Mirza Fakhrul likely to be BNP’s presidential nominee, party sources say
His possible move to Bangabhaban could trigger cabinet reshuffle and BNP leadership changes
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Nahid accuses BNP govt of walking the same old path of autocracy
National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener and Opposition Chief Whip Nahid Islam on Sunday accused the BNP-led government of walking the same old path of autocracy. Addressing a press briefing following
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Oli Ahmed nominated as 11-party alliance candidate for presidential election
Nahid Islam says decision taken at alliance meeting in Dhaka
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Business
Bangladesh, China push for technology transfer to boost ceramics industry
Industry leaders and experts made the observations at the China-Bangladesh Ceramics Annual Conference 2026, jointly organised by the Bangladesh Ceramic Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BCMEA) and Foshan Uniceramics Expo in
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Bangladesh Bank moves to liquidate four NBFIs
Depositors to get priority in repayment
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BB takes over 4 troubled NBFIs
Bangladesh Bank has declared four non-bank financial institutions (NBFI) non-viable and appointed administrators after years of irregularities and loan scandals pushed them towards collapse. The four NBFIs are Aviva Finance,
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Editorial
Dealing with danger from China Duari net
Called China Duari Jaal (China gateway net), the multi-chambered fishing trap has its origin in China. But its import and clandestine use in Bangladesh and West Bengal, India is wreaking
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Diversifying export: It's urgent
Major policy incentives incorporated in the budget for fiscal year (FY2026-27) to widen the country's export base are a welcome development. At a recent briefing, the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority
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Bridging the startup funding gap
A lack of adequate funding continues to hold back aspiring entrepreneurs in Bangladesh. This is not only demotivating for entrepreneurs but also economically self-defeating for a country that needs more
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Entertainment
Pori Moni: Court fixes Nov 30 for cross-examination in attempted rape case
A Dhaka court on Sunday fixed November 30 for the cross-examination of actress Pori Moni in a case filed in connection with an attempted rape and murder charge. Judge of
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Alauddin Ali and his timeless works of art
Songs written, composed and musically directed by Alauddin Ali have captivated audiences for generations. Across films, radio and television, he created nearly 5,000 songs. He was born on 24 December
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Shahid Mahmud Jangi pens nostalgic ode to Suchitra Sen
Celebrated lyricist Shahid Mahmud Jangi has written a new song inspired by Bengali cinema icon Suchitra Sen, with Parthibo vocalist Ashfaqul Bari Rumon lending his voice, composition and musical arrangement
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Apurba wins over New York audience with sold-out solo musical concert
The actor said the opportunity to stand on stage and experience the warmth, enthusiasm and affection of the Bangladeshi diaspora was a moment he would cherish forever. He also thanked
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Health
6 more die with measles-like symptoms; death toll reaches 873
DGHS reports 988 new suspected and 75 new confirmed cases in 24 hours
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