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Chattogram court grants bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das in one case
Former ISKCON leader remains in jail as he still faces six other cases, including one over the murder of lawyer Saiful Islam Alif
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Agent banking expands access, but gaps remain, study finds
Bangladesh’s agent banking revolution has a paradox at its heart; over the past decade, the country has built one of South Asia’s most extensive agent banking networks over 21,000 outlets
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Israel, Lebanon agree to 10-day truce, says Trump
US president Donald Trump announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire starting on Thursday, though there was no indication if Iran-backed Hezbollah was on board.
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7th ‘Little Artist’ begins at Abinta Gallery of Fine Arts
The Abinta Kabir Foundation organised a three-day group exhibition featuring child artists titled ‘The Little Artist 7’ that began on Thursday at Abinta Gallery of Fine Arts at Uttar Badda
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Pope condemns ‘endless cycle’ of death in Cameroon region
Pope Leo XIV condemned ‘an endless cycle of destabilisation and death’ on a visit Thursday to a ‘bloodstained’ region of Cameroon that has been gripped by an English-speaking separatist conflict
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Finland proposes ‘civic knowledge’ test for citizenship
The Finnish government on Thursday proposed that a test covering knowledge of Finnish society would be required for gaining citizenship, as the country continues to tighten its immigration policy...
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Bangladesh
Govt eyes 10,000MW from solar
The government has set a target of generating 10,000 megawatts of electricity from solar by 2030 as part of efforts to ensure the country’s energy security.
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Govt mulls hike in power price as subsidy mounts
The government is preparing to raise bulk and retail electricity tariffs, citing an “unsustainable surge in subsidies” amid the ongoing fuel crunch triggered by the US-Israel war on Iran.
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Commerce secretary Mahbubur Rahman passes away
Commerce ministry secretary Mahbubur Rahman passed away early on Friday at a hospital in the capital. He was 58. The secretary was admitted to the hospital on 13 April following
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Expansion of higher medical education stalled by project delay
Established in 2016, Rajshahi Medical University (RMU) has yet to develop the capacity to offer postgraduate courses -- the core function of a medical university.
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Measles outbreak may persist for another month
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) estimated that the measles outbreak may continue for another one to one and a half months. It said vaccination is already underway in
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Four tankers carrying 141,000 tonnes of diesel arriving in the country
Three diesel-carrying tankers (ships) are scheduled to arrive at Chattogram Port today, Friday. Another one is expected to arrive on Sunday. Altogether, four tankers are bringing 141,000 tonnes of diesel.
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International
It's been my honour to solve 9 wars, this will be my 10th: Trump
US president says Israel and Lebanon agreed to ceasefire after talks with leaders
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Trump says Iran deal 'very close,' may go to Pakistan to sign
Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump added that Tehran had agreed to hand over its store of enriched uranium, as the two countries mull further talks in Islamabad
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Pope Leo, in Cameroon, decries world 'ravaged by tyrants'
Criticises use of religion to justify wars
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Brazilian President says Trump has 'no right' to threaten countries
Remarks follow Trump’s warning of 'civilization dying' in Iran
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Settlers block Palestinian pupils’ path with barbed wire
Dozens of Palestinian children have been unable to go to school in the Israeli-occupied West Bank this week because of barbed wire erected by Jewish settlers across the path they
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Technology
Snap to close more than 300 roles; cutting about 1000 jobs
Snap Inc. said on Wednesday that it will lay off about 1,000 employees and close more than 300 unfilled positions as part of a cost-cutting effort.
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Microsoft to shut down Outlook Lite on 26 May
Microsoft will shut down its Outlook Lite app on 26 May, ending support for the lightweight email service launched in 2022 for Android devices with limited storage and slower internet
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Google launches native Gemini app for Mac
Google said on Wednesday that it is launching a native Gemini app for Mac, expanding access to its AI assistant on Apple’s desktop platform.
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Anthropic rolls out ID verification for certain Claude users
Anthropic, the company behind the Claude AI assistant, has begun rolling out identity verification for users accessing specific features or undergoing routine platform integrity checks. The announcement does not specify
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OpenAI acquires personal finance startup Hiro
OpenAI has acquired personal finance startup Hiro Finance, the company's founder, Ethan Bloch, recently announced. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Sport
Legends of Rupganj reverse decision to confirm DPL entry
The Cricket Committee of Dhaka Metropolis (CCDM) earlier announced that the players’ transfer for DPL 2025–26 will be held on April 18 and 19.
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A clash of experience and fresh faces
Bangladesh take on New Zealand in the opening match of the three-match ODI series at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today, looking to maintain their recent strong form in the
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Winning start in focus as Bangladesh face NZ in ODI series opener
Bangladesh is aiming for a winning start to gain early psychological advantage as they take on New Zealand in the opening match of the three-match ODI series at the Sher-e-Bangla
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Arpita to lead women's hockey team in Asian Games qualifiers
The Bangladesh Hockey Federation has announced an 18-member squad for the Women’s Asian Games Hockey Qualifiers, set to be held in Jakarta, Indonesia from April 23 to 29.
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2026 T20 WC hit by match-fixing allegations
The International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) is investigating a match involving Canada at the 2026 T20 World Cup over alleged match-fixing, while also probing wider corruption claims linked
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Bangladesh to bowl first in NZ ODI opener; Shoriful replaces Mustafizur
Left-armer Shoriful Islam replaces fellow pacer Taskin Ahmed.
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আলোচিত
সংসদে প্রধানমন্ত্রীকে নিয়ে লেখা কবিতা পড়লেন চিফ হুইপ
জাতীয় সংসদে প্রধানমন্ত্রী তারেক রহমানকে নিয়ে লেখা কবিতা আবৃত্তি করেছেন চিফ হুইপ নূরুল ইসলাম (মনি)।
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কুকুরটিকে ইচ্ছাকৃতভাবে কুমিরের মুখে দেওয়া হয়নি, ছিল জলাতঙ্কে আক্রান্ত : তদন্ত কমিটি
ময়নাতদন্ত ও তদন্ত কমিটির প্রতিবেদন অনুযায়ী, কুকুরটি জলাতঙ্ক রোগে আক্রান্ত ছিল। বাগেরহাটের জেলা প্রশাসক জানান, কুকুরটিকে ইচ্ছাকৃত কুমিরের মুখে দেওয়ার কোনো প্রমাণ পায়নি তদন্ত কমিটি।
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লোডশেডিং বেড়ে যাওয়ার অভিযোগ, দায়ী জ্বালানি সংকট? - BBC News বাংলা
গরমের শুরুতেই ঢাকাসহ দেশের বিভিন্ন জায়গায় লোড শেডিং বাড়ছে বলে খবর পাওয়া যাচ্ছে। বিশেষ করে ঢাকার বাইরে লোডশেডিং বেড়েছে কয়েকগুণ। দিনের বড় একটা সময় ঢাকার বাইরে বিদ্যুৎ থাকছে না।
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দেশে আরও ১৬ কার্গো এলএনজি আসছে
চলতি ও আগামী মাসে আরও ১৬ কার্গো তরলীকৃত প্রাকৃতিক গ্যাস (এলএনজি) আমদানি করবে সরকার। বাংলাদেশ তেল, গ্যাস ও খনিজসম্পদ করপোরেশনের (পেট্রোবাংলা) পরিচালক প্রকৌশলী
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দ্রুত নির্বাচন আদায়ের কৌশলে বিরোধী দল
স্থানীয় সরকার প্রতিষ্ঠানে (সিটি করপোরেশন, পৌরসভা এবং জেলা, উপজেলা ও ইউনিয়ন পরিষদ) দ্রুত নির্বাচনের দাবিতে সরকারের ওপর নানা ভাবে চাপ সৃষ্টি করবে বিরোধী দলগুলো। সিটি
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কৃষক পরিবারে সচ্ছলতা ও খাদ্য ঘাটতি পূরণে খাল খনন কর্মসূচির বিকল্প নেই: ড. মারুফ
অ্যাডভোকেট ড.খন্দকার মারুফ হোসেন বলেছেন, কৃষক পরিবারে সচ্ছলতা ও দেশের খাদ্য ঘাটতি পূরণে খাল খনন কর্মসূচির কোনো বিকল্প নেই।
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বিপিসি’র সাত কর্মকর্তার বদলি ও পদায়ন
বৃহস্পতিবার (১৬ এপ্রিল) বিপিসি সচিব শাহিনা সুলতানা স্বাক্ষরিত এক অফিস আদেশে এ পদায়ন করা হয়।
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Politics
BNP to interview women's reserved seat candidates from tomorrow: Rizvi
Nearly 1,300 aspirants bought nomination forms, party sources say
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11-party to march in July charter push
The 11-party alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islami yesterday announced that it would hold a series of programmes between tomorrow and May 2 to press for the implementation of the July charter.
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Mujibnagar Day today
Today marks the historic Mujibnagar Day, commemorating the oath-taking ceremony of the newly independent Bangladesh’s provisional government on April 17, 1971.
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Jamaat-led alliance to hold rally in Dhaka tomorrow demanding implementation
The Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance will hold a rally in the capital Dhaka tomorrow if the Bangladesh Nationalist Party-led government does not implement the referendum verdict.
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11-party alliance announces nationwide protest from April 18
Demos in Dhaka, divisional cities and districts for implementation of July charter
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Speaker says public interest in politics peaking
Hafiz Uddin Ahmed highlights political consciousness for sustaining democracy
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Business
USDA trims Bangladesh’s cotton import outlook for third time
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has further lowered Bangladesh’s cotton import forecast for the ongoing marketing year (MY) 2025-26, citing reduced use in mills.
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Commerce Secretary Mahbubur Rahman no more
Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir expressed deep shock and sorrow at Rahman’s death
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AAAB holds annual general meeting in Dhaka
The meeting took place at Banani Club Banquet Hall with representatives from 42 member agencies
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Editorial
The many lives of Asha Bhosle’s voice
Dum Maro Dum (Hare Rama Hare Krishna, 1971), that rebellious psychedelic cult anthem, followed by the sweet, flirty Chura Liya Hai Tumne Jo Dil Ko from Yaadon Ki Baaraat (1973),
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Opening the door for owners of looted banks poses a serious risk
The Bank Resolution Ordinance, issued during the previous interim government, has recently been passed at the national parliament.
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Even if dormant, the RTI Act’s promise remains powerfu
As the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2009 remains effectively dormant in Bangladesh, RTI advocates must now rely on the new government’s resolve to operationalise it.
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Reinstating a weaker NHRC is a dangerous regression
A country that has lived through secret detention sites, enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, and the slaughter of July protesters does not strengthen its human rights architecture by reviving a weaker
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Fix the accountability gap in the NBFI sector
The regulator must not fail depositors as six NBFIs did.
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Entertainment
Hanif Sanket felicitated with Swadhinata Padak
For his contribution to the country’s culture, popular magazine show “Ityadi”’s host and creator Hanif Sanket (A K M Hanif) has been awarded the Independence Award (Swadhinata Padak) 2026 by
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