Headline
Thirst in the land of water
It is a coastline defined by water, an endless horizon where the sea meets the sky and waves roll as far as the eye can see.
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Eight people wounded as driver in Italian city runs over pedestrians
A driver with a history of mental health problems ran over a number of people in the northern Italian city of Modena on Saturday, injuring eight people, four of them
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More than 80 people killed in Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed more than 80 as authorities warned there was no vaccine for the strain in a crisis that the World
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Does the US-Bangladesh trade deal mirror colonial economics?
One might hear this and think it is history. But move forward 150 years to twenty-first-century Bangladesh, and the same story appears to be repeating itself.
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Man held over rape, murder of 10-year-old girl in Munshiganj
Police say suspect, the victim’s step-maternal uncle, confessed to the crime during primary interrogation
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Film activists seek govt backing, not control
Film activists at a conference on Saturday stated that the development of film culture, education, and the industry requires government initiatives rather than bureaucratic control.
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‘A Shared Condition’ at AFD concludes
A week-long solo art exhibition by interdisciplinary artist Mubtasim Alvee concluded on Saturday at the Alliance Française de Dhaka in Dhanmondi.
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Bangladesh
Dhaka cattle markets: BNP-linked bidders get lion’s share
The two Dhaka city corporations have so far completed the leasing process for 17 makeshift cattle markets ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, with most leases going to BNP leaders or individuals linked
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Businesses ask for fear-free tax regime, broader net
Business leaders and economists yesterday called for a fear-free, transparent tax environment, urging the government to broaden the tax base rather than repeatedly burden compliant taxpayers.
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Alleged attack by BNP activists over Facebook ‘Haha’ reaction, woman dies
A woman named Sayeda Begum allegedly died in an attack by leaders and activists of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in Ukhiya, Cox’s Bazar. The incident took place at around
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Three UPDF men detained in Chattogram Hill Tracts; rifle, ammunition recovered
Three members of the United People’s Democratic Front were detained during a raid in the Budangchhara area under Guimara region in the Chattogram Hill Tracts on Saturday...
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‘Premier Bank officials behind Tk 3,081cr scam’
Twenty-six garment exporters based in Narayanganj have alleged that Premier Bank officials created fake sales contracts and fraudulent LCs in the companies’ names at the local branch, burdening them with
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Woman hacked to death ‘husband’ in Satkhira
A 35-year-old woman was killed allegedly by her husband in Bhomra area of Satkhira Sadar upazila on Saturday night...
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International
Crackdown in Southeast Asia pushes scam networks to Sri Lanka
Officials say some scam networks forced out of countries in Southeast Asia have simply shifted to new bases, increasingly moving operations to Sri Lanka -- an attractive destination due to
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Israel strikes south Lebanon day after ceasefire extension
UN chief Antonio Guterres said on Saturday that he "welcomes" the extension and "urges all actors to fully respect the cessation of hostilities".
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Pakistani minister arrives in Tehran to 'facilitate' US-Iran peace talks: media
A ceasefire that began on 8 April has largely halted the fighting that erupted when US and Israeli forces attacked Iran on 28 February
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Taiwan says is an 'independent' nation, after Trump's warning
Taiwan said Saturday it is an "independent" nation, hours after US President Donald Trump warned the democratic island against declaring formal independence. Trump wrapped up a state visit to Beijing
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Ties with India depend on Ganges treaty renewal: BNP
Bangladesh Nationalist Party secretary general and local government minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Saturday said that the establishment of good ties between Bangladesh and India would depend on the
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Graft case in US court: Adani agrees to pay $18m penalty
Indian billionaire industrialist Gautam Adani has agreed to pay a multi-million-dollar settlement in a US civil court case linked to corruption without admitting guilt, his company said yesterday.
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Israel controls 60pc of Gaza Strip: Netanyahu
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israeli forces now control 60 percent of the Gaza Strip, suggesting troops have expanded into more of the Palestinian territory than set out in an
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Technology
AI for professionals workshop held in Dhaka
A workshop focused on the future prospects and challenges of artificial intelligence (AI) in professional sectors was held at the University of Dhaka on May 8
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Google might offer 5 GB storage to new Gmail accounts: report
Google is reportedly testing a reduction in free cloud storage for some new Gmail users, lowering the limit from 15 GB to 5 GB.
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WhatsApp rolls out incognito chat with Meta AI
WhatsApp is introducing a new privacy-focused artificial intelligence (AI) feature called “Incognito Chat with Meta AI”.
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Sport
Crisis man Litton does it again
Litton rated his latest innings as “totally different”, having had no established partner to share the load.
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Svitolina sees off Gauff to win Italian Open
Ukraine's Svitolina had not claimed a WTA 1000 title since her last victory at the Foro Italico eight years ago but prevailed over the ever-erratic Gauff to claim her 20th
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Ronaldo suffers more agony as Gamba deny Al-Nassr continental silverware
Ronaldo's wait for his first piece of silverware since signing a big-money deal to join Al Nassr in 2023 was extended by the Japanese club, who withstood a second-half barrage
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Iran confirms squad heading to Turkey for World Cup preparation
Iran and the US cut diplomatic ties in 1980 and the players are expected to use their time in Turkey to complete the necessary procedures for obtaining visas.
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Litton’s century earns high praise from Ramiz Raja
Litton played a magnificent knock of 126 amid a batting collapse to rescue Bangladesh from a difficult situation.
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আলোচিত
এনসিপি নেতাদের গাড়ী-বাড়ি করার অর্থের উৎস কি? প্রশ্ন রাশেদ খানের
যারা জাতীয় নির্বাচন চায়নি, তারা কিভাবে দ্রুত স্থানীয় নির্বাচন চায়। মূলত জামায়াত ও এনসিপি স্থানীয় প্রশাসনে ভাগ-বাটোয়ার বসানোর জন্য দ্রুত নির্বাচন চাচ্ছে বলে মন্তব্য করেছেন বিএনপি নেতা রাশেদ খাঁন।
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Politics
Movement to continue in house and on the streets
Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Opposition Leader Shafiqur Rahman yesterday said the party’s movement would continue both in parliament and on the streets against what he termed “the government’s deception and betrayal”.
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Govt walks on path of fascism, says Jamaat amir
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami amir Shafiqur Rahman on Saturday alleged that the government was moving towards becoming another fascistic system by abandoning reform commitments, undermining institutional independence and allowing...
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VCs appointed in 11 public univs on partisan grounds - Says Jamaat
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami yesterday expressed concern over the BNP government’s appointment of new vice chancellors at 11 public universities, alleging that the appointments were made on partisan grounds.
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NCP condemns attack on Mirpur's Shah Ali Mazar, calls for probe
Party’s Dhaka city north unit also urges law enforcement agencies to bring perpetrators to justice without delay
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Nahid calls for parliamentary debate, transparency on recent US deals
Says people will not accept rulers relying on foreign powers
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Business
What to do if income tax return is selected for audit
Because a tax return being selected for audit does not mean that additional tax will automatically be imposed on you.
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Urgent reforms vital for a trillion-dollar economy
The government’s ambition to build a trillion-dollar economy by 2034 will remain out of reach without urgent reforms in banking, taxation, and business costs, as the country’s current economic structure
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Budget should be realistic, focus on employment
In an interview, Sayema Haque Bidisha, a professor at the economics department and also a former pro-vice-chancellor of Dhaka University,
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Editorial
Bangladesh needs to move up in global value chains through industrial upgrading
Bangladesh’s participation in global value chains remains narrow and concentrated in low-value segments.
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Where can women find safety?
It is deeply concerning that Bangladesh’s women continue to remain among those worst affected by intimate partner violence.
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Attacks on law enforcers concerning
We are indeed alarmed to see the rise in the number of attacks on law enforcement officials around the country.
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Govt must protect Sufi shrines
Attack on Hazrat Shah Ali shrine is symptomatic of religious intimidation.
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Even during a measles outbreak, a man’s pointing finger finds a woman
A mother who has lost her child to a preventable disease like measles carries an unimaginable grief. To have that grief met with the accusation that her child died because
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Entertainment
Saudi Arabia announces new film production incentives at Cannes
Deadline reported that the announcement was made during a presentation at the Cannes Film Festival. The updated scheme will also make the application and payment process quicker and easier for
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Artcell set for comeback tour across Canada
Artcell last performed in Australia in November. The band had been away from concerts for several months. Jewel said the break followed personal and other reasons, including the death of
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Kaarina Kaiser’s body returns today, janaza in the evening
A cheerful young woman, whose presence on social media was synonymous with laughter, stories and lively moments. Even in the days before she fell ill, she was working normally, talking
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Dhaka at the Palais
And somewhere inside the maze of the Palais, among buyers, critics and dreamers, Dhaka continues to echo a little louder.
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Health
A ship, a virus, and the warning the world cannot ignore
A remote cruise ship outbreak has once again pushed the world to confront an old fear - how quickly disease can travel across borders.
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The quiet warning signs of blood cancer people often ignore
Rafiqa (not a real name), a 32-year-old school teacher from Dhaka, thought her constant tiredness was simply the result of long working hours and sleepless nights.
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Life style
Milan Fashion Week says will ask brands not to show fur
Milan Fashion Week said Friday it would ‘invite’ participating brands at its high-profile runway shows not to show fur, in a partial concession to animal rights activists following pressure...
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