Headline
The hidden canyons of Sreemangal
Tucked away in the serene hills of Sreemangal, a natural wonder has begun to draw in nature lovers and thrill-seeking tourists.
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Iran threatens US bases in Middle East
Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi said on Saturday he hoped talks with the United States would resume soon, while reiterating Tehran’s red lines and warning against any American attack.
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Gold price in Bangladesh increases again by Tk 7,640
Gold prices in Bangladesh climbed again on Saturday as the Bangladesh Jewellers Association raised the price of 22-carat gold by Tk 7,640 per bhari, reversing the previous day’s cut amid
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Elected govt to decide on BB autonomy: Finance adviser
Finance adviser Salehuddin Ahmed has said that sweeping amendments to the Bangladesh Bank Order, 1972 proposed by Bangladesh Bank governor Ahsan H Mansur during the tenure of the interim government
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BB rolls out Tk 22,500 crore refinancing for CMSMEs
Bangladesh Bank has launched three refinancing facilities totalling Tk 22,500 crore to expand low-cost credit for micro, small and medium enterprises, aiming to support industrial growth, boost investment and create
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EC suspends observer cards for NGO PASA: CA press wing
The Election Commission has suspended its decision to issue more than 10,000 election observer cards to a little-known non-governmental organisation, People’s Association for Social Advancement, ahead of the upcoming Jatiya
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Bangladesh
Hili land port highway upgrade delayed again, cost jumps to Tk588 crore
A major road development project meant to strengthen connectivity between Dhaka and Hili land port in Dinajpur is facing further delays, with the government proposing a sharp rise in costs
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Indefinite strike resumes at Chittagong Port over NCT lease
Workers and employees of Chittagong Port resumed an indefinite strike on Sunday, after a two-day break, protesting the decision to lease the port’s New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) to UAE-based
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Strike begins at Chattogram Port, cargo movement disrupted
Operations at Chattogram Port were again thrown into near paralysis from 8:00 am today, Sunday, as workers resumed their strike over a four-point set of demands. The programme, called by
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Pollution, traffic woes top local concerns
Md Abul Kalam, a resident of the BSCIC area in Rohitpur, Keraniganj, is waiting for the election with cautious hope.
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Over 75pc voters still equate dev with infrastructure, job creation, reveals CPD survey
More than three-quarters of voters in Bangladesh continue to equate development with visible infrastructure such as roads, bridges and culverts, along with employment generation, reflecting a narrow understanding of progress
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Female voters 62.8 million in JS polls
A total of 6,28,85,525 female voters will be eligible to cast their ballots in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad (JS) Election and Referendum scheduled for February 12, as the overall number
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International
Washington Post chief exits amid mass layoffs, newsroom turmoil
Amid deepening financial troubles and newsroom upheaval, Washington Post CEO William Lewis has stepped down following sweeping layoffs that eliminated hundreds of jobs across the organisation. Though newspapers across the
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Russia launches massive attack on Ukraine's energy system, Zelenskiy says
Moscow did not immediately comment on the attacks
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Iran nods to more nuclear talks, sets redlines
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi yesterday said he hoped talks with the United States would resume soon, while reiterating Tehran’s red lines and warning against any American attack.
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New cabinet announced by Yemen’s ruling council
The chairman of Yemen’s ruling leadership council has announced the formation of a new cabinet, weeks after deadly violence erupted in the country’s south and a separatist group was dissolved.
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Trump says he did not see racist clip showing Obamas as apes
US President Donald Trump said he did not see the racist portion of a social media video depicting former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes
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Thailand 2026 election: What you need to know
Thailand heads to the polls on February 8 amid a prolonged period of political instability. Since the last election some three years ago, the winning party has been dissolved and
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A tale of two villages: Cambodians lament Thailand’s border gains
A sign hanging from a rusty ice-green shipping container installed by Thai forces on what they say is the border with Cambodia proclaims: “Cambodian citizens are strictly prohibited from entering
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Technology
Google plans to add AI-powered “auto browse” to Chrome
Google is preparing to introduce an artificial intelligence (AI) feature in its Chrome browser called “auto browse” that can carry out multi-step online tasks on behalf of users, according to
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Amazon to begin testing AI tools for film production in March
Amazon is set to begin testing a suite of artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed for film and television production in March 2026, as the company moves its in-house technology beyond
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Sport
The absent roar
On a bright evening at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata yesterday, Scotland took the field against the West Indies to begin their campaign in the ICC T20 World Cup --
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‘Winning World Cup will come down to individual moments’
James Neesham, during his recent stint with the Rajshahi Warriors in the Bangladesh Premier League, spoke to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan about New Zealand’s chances in the tournament,
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Gyokeres lifts Arsenal nine clear as Man Utd pile pressure on Frank
Arsenal moved nine points clear at the top of the Premier League with a 3-0 victory against Sunderland, while Tottenham boss Thomas Frank faced renewed calls for his sacking after
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Suryakumar's 84 leads India to opening win over USA
A sparkling unbeaten 84 from India captain Suryakumar Yadav and three wickets from late call-up Mohammed Siraj in Mumbai on Saturday helped India avoid a shock defeat to the United
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Force Majeure and the ICC-PCB face-off
Force Majeure is usually reserved for extreme events such as wars, natural disasters or political upheaval. Under ICC rules, however, a government directive also qualifies — giving the PCB legal
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Miracolo Italiano: Italy’s unlikely rise to cricket’s biggest stage
"How did we get to the World Cup? In Italy we say 'miracolo Italiano', an 'Italian miracle'," said Riccardo Maggio, development officer with the Italian Cricket Federation.
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Khaled, Joy power Durbar into final
Durbar will now face Dhumketu XI in Monday’s final at the same venue. Dhumketu had earlier beaten Duronto by six wickets before suffering a narrow two-wicket defeat to Durbar.
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সাতক্ষীরার ৪টি আসন জামায়াতের আমিরকে উপহার দেওয়ার আহ্বান সাদিক কায়েমের
ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় কেন্দ্রীয় ছাত্র সংসদের (ডাকসু) ভিপি সাদিক কায়েম বলেছেন, বিগত সময়ে সাতক্ষীরায় চরম জুলুম-নির্যাতন চালানো হয়েছে। আগামী নির্বাচনে বিপুল ভোটে সা
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আওয়ামী লীগকে ফিরিয়ে আনতে কাজ করছে বিএনপি: এনসিপি
আওয়ামী লীগকে ফিরিয়ে আনতে বিএনপি কাজ করছে বলে মন্তব্য করেছেন জাতীয় নাগরিক পার্টির (এনসিপি) নির্বাচন পরিচালনা কমিটির চেয়ারম্যান আসিফ মাহমুদ সজীব ভূঁইয়া। শনিবার (৭ ফেব্রুয়ারি) রাতে রাজধানীর বাংলামোটরে দলটির কার্যালয়ে
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নতুন সংকটের মুখে আইসিসি
নতুন সংকটের মুখে আন্তর্জাতিক ক্রিকেট কাউন্সিল (আইসিসি)। ভারতের বিপক্ষে ম্যাচ বয়কটের সিদ্ধান্ত বদলাতে
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Politics
Tarique warns of tough public response
Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday issued a stern warning that anyone attempting to manipulate, intimidate, or conspire around the February 12 election would be met with a
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Jamaat not to take revenge, says its amir
Jammat-e-Islami amir Shafiqur Rahman on Saturday said that his party was against taking revenge for its long suffering in the past.
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BNP suspects burka misuse for polls rigging
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party alleged that a political party was preparing for planned election engineering, preparing large numbers of burqas and niqabs to facilitate fraudulent voting.
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Business
Josephites Foundation declares new exec committee for 2025–27
The Josephites Foundation (formerly St. Joseph Old Boys’ Foundation), the alumni association of St. Joseph Higher Secondary School and St. Joseph International School, has announced its newly elected executive committee
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Inflation up 8.58% in January
General inflation at the national level has again risen in January 2026, as the inflation rate on a point-to-point basis increased to 8.58%. This figure is slightly higher than the
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Inflation rises to 8.58pc in Jan, putting further pressure on the middle class
Inflation has increased for three consecutive months as in January of this year, the overall inflation rate rose to 8.58 per cent. Inflation had also risen in December and November.
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Editorial
Eight reasons that explain the rise of Jamaat-e-Islami
Perhaps the most striking, and largely unforeseen, consequence of the fall of the Hasina government has been the surge in support for Jamaat-e-Islami over the past 18 months.
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The interim’s last-minute deals and the economic perils ahead
Many of my high school teachers in Nalitabari, Sherpur used to say that good students never burn the midnight oil on the eve of an exam.
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The quiet promise of local cotton
It is safe to say that while our RMG industry has long been the engine of our economy, especially as it relates to export earnings, it is an industry that
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The need for a people’s manifesto
With the national election only days away, the country finds itself in a moment of collective anxiety. Political parties are rushing to release their electoral manifestos, yet one issue stands
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Let the name of Shaheed Hadi not become a tool in power politics
Recent clashes in the Shahbag-Intercontinental area have brought us back to the old question: Is Bangladesh slipping back into the politics of agitation before the elections? The murder of Shaheed
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Entertainment
3 Doors Down frontman Brad Arnold dies at 47
He also asked fans to keep him in their prayers, referencing the band’s song “It’s Not My Time” as a source of comfort.
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Politics, romance and election drama intertwine in ‘Dhaka 26’
Tasnuva Tisha described the story as “highly contemporary and relevant”, adding that she thoroughly enjoyed working on the drama.
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Raghav Juyal likely to replace Vikrant Massey in Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’
Reports suggest a casting change in director Nitesh Tiwari’s much-anticipated epic “Ramayana”, with actor Raghav Juyal likely stepping into a key role previously linked to Vikrant Massey.
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Actor Rajpal Yadav jailed over debt dispute
The case dates back to 2010, when Yadav reportedly borrowed ₹5 crore from Delhi-based Murli Projects Pvt Ltd to finance his directorial venture “Ata Pata Laapata” (2012). The film’s poor
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Health
Why world neglected tropical diseases day matters more than ever!
World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) Day, observed every year on 30 January, shines a spotlight on a group of preventable and treatable diseases that continue to affect the world’s most
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Rock out to stay young
Long-term musical training may help older adults overcome age-related difficulties in understanding speech, according to a study published in PLOS Biology. Researchers found that older musicians perform better in noisy
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Life style
Why Mehazabien wants to go back to Cappadocia
In Prothom Alo’s Saturday supplement ‘Chutir Dine’, well-known figures share stories of their favourite travel destinations in a new section titled ‘Phire Phire Jai’. This time, actress Mehazabien Chowdhury shares
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