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The chaos, beauty, and tradition of Gabtoli cattle market
Experience Dhaka’s iconic Gabtoli cattle market during Eid ul Adha, where traders brave chaotic crowds and mud to sell sacrificial animals. This vibrant, multi-generational ritual now thrives online through TikTokers
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Govt plans to begin local government elections from September–October
Five tiers of elections will be completed within a year, says LGRD state minister
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Mahi murder prime accused arrested while allegedly trying to flee to India
Guruma Zahir was arrested near the Satkhira border
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7-year-old girl killed in Dhaka’s Pallabi
Police investigating alleged role of neighbour in the killing
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Clay toys lose ground as plastic dominates childhood
Once central to rural Bengal, traditional pottery now struggles to survive amid plastic dominance and fading public interest.
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Bangladesh
Ensure budget justice for the marginalised
Speakers at a roundtable yesterday called for ensuring the active participation of the country’s marginalised and underprivileged communities at every stage of the upcoming national budget for FY 2026-27, from
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170 Bangladeshis repatriated from Libya amid trafficking concerns
Returnees sought to reach Europe via sea route; many report abuse in Libya
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They wait to be ‘sold’ at the labour market
The pavement beside the Fakirapool water tank, where this correspondent was speaking to Darun Ali, turns into a daily ‘labour market’ every morning. Countless people come there each day to
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RAB to stay despite widespread calls for disbandment
Despite repeated recommendations from the United Nations and various rights groups, political parties and organisations to disband the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) over allegations of enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings and
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Rab name may be changed but elite force will remain: Zahed
Adviser says the force has demonstrated effectiveness in tackling criminal activities
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Bangladesh’s first Ocean Satellite Ground Station set for trial run on June 9
Facility at CU aims to reduce dependence on foreign agencies by delivering oceanic and weather data within minutes
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PM for people-friendly land management to build modern state
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday stressed that there is no alternative to transparent, accountable and people-friendly land management for building a just and modern state system. “Providing services is
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International
Trump says he paused attack on Iran at Gulf allies' request
US President said he was planning major new assault on Iran, but held off as he saw hope for securing a so far elusive agreement to end the war
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Three killed in San Diego mosque shooting, both suspects dead
TV footage from a helicopter showed armed response teams gathered outside a building, with one unidentified person lying in a pool of blood
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5 dead, including 2 teen suspects, after shooting at San Diego mosque
Two teenage gunmen opened fire on Monday at the Islamic Center of San Diego, California, killing a security guard and two other men outside the mosque before the suspects were
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West Bengal: Bulldozer ‘culture’, ban on cattle trade ahead of Eid-ul-Azha spark unrest
In the Muslim-majority Park Circus area, shops were also demolished using bulldozers. On Sunday, more than 500 men and women protested there. Police used batons, and protesters allegedly threw stones
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Massacres by Arakan Army in Myanmar: Rohingyas still await justice after 2 yrs
Two years after the Arakan Army, an ethnic armed group, killed and wounded hundreds of Rohingya Muslims and burned down their village in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, the survivors remain unable
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Ebola outbreak: Health workers race to respond in DR Congo
Medical personnel were rushing yesterday to the frontlines of a new Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo whose late detection and quick spread have alarmed health experts.
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Technology
Strong IXPs, local content and digital trust will shape Bangladesh’s internet future: Warren Finch
Warren Finch, an internet infrastructure specialist and trainer with more than three decades of experience in information technology, says Bangladesh’s digital future will depend on stronger internet exchange points, local
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Nectar Social raises $30 million Series A to build AI operating system for marketing teams
Nectar Social, an AI-powered platform that automates marketing workflows across social media, creator management, and commerce, has raised $30 million in a Series A round led by Menlo Ventures and
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BYD launches three new EVs in Bangladesh
BYD has officially launched three new vehicle models in Bangladesh — the BYD Seal 5, BYD Seal 6, and BYD Sealion 6 AWD — at a launch ceremony held on
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6 budget smartwatches available under BDT 5,000
Smartwatches have become increasingly common in Bangladesh, particularly among younger consumers using them for fitness tracking, notifications and call management.
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Sport
The lonely God of football
Only his back was visible. Just the back, with the Number 10 emblazoned on it. And a football resting at his feet.
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Federation Cup final postponed by a day after venue dispute
The Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) has postponed the final of the Federation Cup between Bashundhara Kings and Mohammedan Sporting Club by a day following discussions surrounding the venue for the
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Even at the summit, Mushfiqur remains unsatisfied
Mushfiqur Rahim has long intertwined batting with the very fabric of his life. And at that moment, he was in the nineties. It was only natural that he could hardly
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Mishu Biswas successfully completes Ironman Jacksonville
Mishu Biswas delivered a standout performance at Ironman Jacksonville, further cementing his place among Bangladesh’s top endurance athletes.
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2026 FIFA World Cup
The Dutch, who have finished runners-up three times at the tournament, play Japan in their opening Group F game before facing Sweden and Tunisia.
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Neuer set for return to Germany World Cup squad: reports
German tabloid Bild claimed coach Julian Nagelsmann had informed players, including prospective number one Oliver Baumann, that the 40-year-old would be included in the World Cup squad, which will be
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আলোচিত
চুক্তির আশা দেখছেন ট্রাম্প, ইরানে নতুন হামলার পরিকল্পনা স্থগিত
মার্কিন প্রেসিডেন্ট ডোনাল্ড ট্রাম্প বলেছেন, মঙ্গলবার তিনি ইরানে নতুন করে বড় হামলার পরিকল্পনা করেছিলেন।
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১ জুলাই থেকে সরকারি কর্মকর্তা–কর্মচারীদের নতুন বেতনকাঠামো বাস্তবায়ন শুরু
অর্থ ও পরিকল্পনামন্ত্রী আমির খসরু মাহমুদ চৌধুরী প্রথম আলোকে বলেন, ‘আগামী অর্থবছর অর্থাৎ ১ জুলাই থেকেই নতুন বেতনকাঠামোর বাস্তবায়ন হবে। কীভাবে তা উত্তম উপায়ে করা যায়, তা নিয়ে কাজ চলছে।’
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রিয়েলিটি শো'তেই ধর্ষণ, ব্রিটিশ চ্যানেলের বিরুদ্ধে চাঞ্চল্যকর অভিযোগ!
ব্রিটিশ টেলিভিশন চ্যানেল ফোর-এর অন্যতম জনপ্রিয় রিয়েলিটি শো ‘ম্যারেড অ্যাট ফার্স্ট সাইট ইউকে’ (এমএএফএস)-এর শুটিং চলাকালীন অন-স্ক্রিন স্বামীদের মাধ্যমে ধর্ষণের শিকার হয়েছেন বলে অভিযোগ করেছেন দুই নারী। একই সঙ্গে অপর
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Politics
NCP leader resigns, accuses party of right‑wing tilt
Party later expels and replaces him
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NCP accuses Ctg mayor of ‘lying’ over July graffiti erasure
Chattogram leaders allege expressway pillars were cleared for advertisements, while Mayor Shahadat denies ordering any erasure
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CEC wants ‘bloodless’ local polls, urges parties to cooperate
Govt would need time for preparation as local elections are held in phases, he says
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Get ready to play effective role in parliament, PM tells BNP reserved seat MPs
Urges to build parliamentary competence, engage constituents
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BNP announces 7-day programme marking Ziaur Rahman’s 45th death anniv
Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Monday announced a seven-day programme from May 25 to June 1 marking the 45th death anniversary of the party’s founder and former president Ziaur Rahman...
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Business
Oil falls nearly 2% as Trump holds off scheduled attack on Iran
Brent futures for July delivery fell $1.98, or 1.8 percent, to $110.12 a barrel
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Steel makers urge govt to reconsider power tariff hike
BSMA said industrial electricity tariffs have risen around 30 percent in recent years
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Under Trump pressure, EU eyes deal to end trade standoff
Negotiators from the EU's parliament and capitals will meet Tuesday night in Strasbourg to push for a compromise that would allow the bloc to meet Trump's deadline
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Editorial
As a super El Niño looms, Is Bangladesh ready for the shock?
As we have been told by weather forecasters, there is a strong possibility of a “super” El Niño, possibly the most powerful in recorded history, coming to take hold across
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How aid dependency is undermining coastal Bangladesh’s water security
In the coastal regions of Bangladesh, access to safe drinking water remains one of the country’s most urgent and complex development challenges.
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Barrage debate: Back story of the Padma (Ganges) Barrage Project
On 13 May, the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC), in a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, approved the Ganges Barrage (First Phase) Project. The Bangladesh
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Govt must recognise women farmers properly
It is deeply disappointing that women’s contribution to our agricultural workforce remains largely invisible in official records and government support systems.
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Entertainment
Star-studded ‘Anandamela’ to air on BTV this Eid
The producers expressed hope that the programme’s blend of music, dance and comedy will make Eid celebrations even more enjoyable for viewers.
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DJ Sonica diagnosed with Hepatitis A
Popular Bangladeshi DJ and singer Sonica has been infected with the Hepatitis A virus and is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital in the capital.
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‘Roid’ selected for major European festival
The festival, which features works by independent filmmakers from around the world, has previously hosted acclaimed directors such as Kiro Russo, Panah Panahi, Haile Gerima, and Shaji N Karun. This
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Eagerly waiting for ‘Mohanagar 3’: Anirban
The actor made a cameo appearance in Ashfaque Nipun’s acclaimed web series “Mohanagar 2” as MP Rajab Ali.
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Health
DGHS orders private hospitals to admit measles patients
Private hospitals asked to create separate wards, reserve beds for measles patients nationwide
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Life style
Accessorise your hair with flair!
Elevate boring hairstyles using chic accessories like claw clips, rhinestone pins, and traditional Bengali gold khopar kata hair jewellery. Match these historic ornaments with outfits for weddings or birthday parties
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