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Rohingya boat exodus surges by 90pc: Save the Children
The number of Rohingyas fleeing Bangladesh and Myanmar by boat has increased by 90 per cent compared with last year, Save the Children said on Thursday, based on United Nations
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EU signs off on Ukraine loan, new Russia sanctions
The EU on Thursday gave final approval to a 90-billion-euro ($105 billion) loan for Ukraine and a new round of sanctions on Russia, in a boost for Kyiv after a
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BSEC explores flexibility in IPO proceeds for debt repayment
The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission on Thursday held a high-level strategic dialogue at its multipurpose hall in the city to address the utilisation of Initial Public Offering proceeds for
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New Age | Most Popular Outspoken English Daily in Bangladesh
New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs
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Bangladesh
Turkish national among 10 killed in Pak gun attack
A group of militants killed at least 10 people, including a Turkish national, at a copper and gold mining project in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province, officials said on Thursday, with
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Two DUCSU leaders beaten near Shahbagh police station
Two leaders of the Dhaka University Central Student Union were assaulted in front of Shahbagh police station in the city Thursday evening.
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Bangladesh govt increases diesel-run bus fare by Tk 0.11 a kilometre
The road transport and bridges ministry on Thursday hiked diesel-powered bus fares by Tk 0.11 a kilometre after the government increased fuel oil prices five days ago.
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PM agrees on joint JS body to mitigate energy crisis
Prime minister Tarique Rahman announced a step to form a 10-member joint committee comprising members of both the government and the opposition in the Jatiya Sangsad to recommend solutions to
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Justice still elusive 13 years after Rana Plaza collapse
Thirteen years after the catastrophic collapse of Rana Plaza, one of Bangladesh’s deadliest man-made industrial disasters, justice and compensation for victims remain largely unresolved.
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International
Lebanon-Israel ceasefire extended by 3 weeks: Trump
Hezbollah wants truce to continue, says Israel must comply
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First phase of voting held in West Bengal
Voting began yesterday in two of India’s politically key opposition-held states, with tens of millions casting ballots in West Bengal and the southern Tamil Nadu.
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Iran defies US blockade to claim tolls from Hormuz shipping
Deputy Hajibabei confirms first proceeds from shipping tolls collected
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Iran economy looks set to withstand US naval blockade
Iran proven resilient to past oil revenue declines, regime unlikely to concede quickly
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Trump orders US Navy to destroy boats laying mines in Hormuz
US President ramps up pressure on Iran to reopen strait
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Technology
Google cloud unveils two AI chips as it expands beyond Nvidia
Google Cloud has unveiled two new artificial intelligence (AI) chips as part of its latest generation of tensor processing units (TPUs), signalling a deeper push into custom hardware while continuing
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Meta will let parents see what teens ask its AI
Meta will begin allowing parents to view the general topics their teenagers are asking its artificial intelligence (AI) assistant about, expanding parental supervision tools.
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Google unveils latest chips for powering AI
Google, along with Amazon, have taken to making their own cutting-edge AI chips, taking control of designs and seeking to reduce reliance on coveted Nvidia graphics processing units (GPUs) that
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Microsoft to invest $18 bln in Australian AI and cloud expansion
Microsoft will invest A$25 billion (US$18 billion) into Australian digital infrastructure by the end of 2029, a capital injection the company described as its largest single investment in the country.
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Asus launches new AI-powered laptop lineup in Bangladesh
Asus Bangladesh has unveiled four new AI-powered laptops at a launch event held in Dhaka on April 22, 2026, expanding its presence in the local market with devices spanning premium
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Sport
Italy dismisses talk of replacing Iran at World Cup
Italy has played down suggestions that its national team could replace Iran at the World Cup, following reports that an envoy to US President Donald Trump had asked FIFA to
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Samson, Hosein star as Chennai hammer Mumbai by 103 runs
Opener Sanju Samson struck his second IPL century of the season to set up a thumping 103-run win for Chennai Super Kings in a battle of heavyweights against Mumbai Indians
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Italy twist fuels debate over Iran’s World Cup spot
The prospect of Iran being replaced at the “greatest show on earth” has stirred a mix of disbelief and indifference across Italy, after a suggestion by a US envoy reignited
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Beautiful Bangladesh Run to promote tourism
Nearly 1,000 runners, including professionals from various sectors as well as members of the country’s aviation and tourism industries, are expected to participate.
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Spain's Lamine Yamal injured, but expected to be fit for World Cup
Spain's Lamine Yamal has picked up a hamstring injury, but is expected to be fit for the upcoming World Cup, his club Barcelona announced Thursday.
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অপরাধ দমনে রাজধানীজুড়ে ১১ হাজার সিসিটিভি ক্যামেরা স্থাপন করা হবে: ডিএমপি কমিশনার
রাজধানীজুড়ে কিশোর গ্যাং, চুরি-ছিনতাই ও নানা অপরাধ দমনে ১১ হাজার সিসিটিভি ক্যামেরা স্থাপন করা হবে বলে জানিয়েছেন ঢাকা মহানগর পুলিশের ভারপ্রাপ্ত কমিশনার মো. সরওয়ার।
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শব্দের রাজনীতির দোহাই দিয়ে আমাদের সন্তান-ভাইদের হত্যা করা হয়েছিল
আবারও শব্দের রাজনীতি শুরু হয়ে গেল। শব্দের রাজনীতি খুব সাধারণ জিনিস না। এই শব্দের দোহাই দিয়ে আমাদের সন্তানদের হত্যা করা হয়েছিল এই শব্দের রাজনীতি দিয়ে আমাদের
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শাহবাগে ছাত্রদল-ছাত্রশিবির মুখোমুখি, থানার ভেতর ডাকসু নেতা মুসাদ্দিকের ওপর হামলা
শাহবাগ থানায় ছাত্রদল-ছাত্রশিবিরের ধাওয়া-পাল্টাধাওয়া হয়েছে। এক পর্যায়ে থানার ভেতর ঢুকে ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় কেন্দ্রীয় ছাত্র সংসদের (ডাকসু) সাহিত্য ও সংস্কৃতি বিষয়ক সম্পাদক মুসাদ্দিকের ওপর হামলার ঘটনা ঘটে।
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'গুপ্ত' বলাতেই কি ছাত্রদলের ওপর ক্ষিপ্ত ছাত্রশিবির?
২০২৪ সালের পাঁচই অগাস্ট আওয়ামী লীগ সরকারের পতনের পর থেকেই বাংলাদেশের রাজনীতিতে ঘুরেফিরে বারবার আলোচনায় এসেছে ‘গুপ্ত’ শব্দটি। এর সূত্র ধরেই গত মঙ্গলবার চট্টগ্রামের সিটি কলেজে ছাত্রদল ও ছাত্রশিবিরের সংঘর্ষের
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ঢাকার লোডশেডিং যেন সংসদ থেকে শুরু হয়: জামায়াত আমির
দেশে চলমান বিদ্যুৎ সংকট মোকাবিলায় সরকার ঘোষিত ‘লোড ম্যানেজমেন্ট’ বা লোডশেডিং কার্যক্রম জাতীয় সংসদ ভবন এলাকা থেকেই শুরু করার প্রস্তাব দিয়েছেন জাতীয় সংসদের বিরোধীদলীয় নেতা শফিকুর রহমান।
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গণভোটের রায় বাস্তবায়নে শুক্রবারের গণসমাবেশকে গণআন্দোলনে পরিণত করতে হবে: মামুনুল হক
গণভোটের রায় বাস্তবায়নে কালকের গণসমাবেশকে গণআন্দোলনে পরিণত করতে হবে: মামুনুল হক
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Politics
Five injured in clash between Chhatra Dal and Shibir at Cumilla Polytechnic
Facebook post triggers violence; police deployed to restore order
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Legal notice served on Jamaat MP Amir Hamza
A legal notice has been served on Kushtia-3 lawmaker and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami leader Amir Hamza for allegedly making defamatory and derogatory remarks about Bangladesh Nationalist Party lawmaker and freedom fighter
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EC clears 49 for reserved seats
The Election Commission (EC) yesterday declared 49 out of 53 nomination papers valid for the reserved women’s seats election in the 13th national parliament, scheduled for May 12.
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Crisis Group warns BNP faces 'daunting' challenges ahead
It says reviving economy, ensuring governance key to stability
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Business
Meditex, health tourism expos to begin in Dhaka on May 7
CEMS-Global USA, in association with CEMS Bangladesh, will organise a series of international exhibitions on healthcare, medical equipment and health tourism from May 7 to 9 at the International Convention
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BCIC urea import tender draws bids for just 25% of target
The state-run entity received bids for the supply of 50,000 tonnes of urea from suppliers against the second tender after it found no response against its first international tender to
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Shyamol Boran Das appointed CEO of upay
Shyamol Boran Das has been appointed chief executive officer (CEO) of “upay”, the digital financial service brand of UCB Fintech Company Limited.
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Editorial
Israel’s war obsession
IT IS tempting to argue that Israel’s new military doctrine is predicated on perpetual war — but the reality is more complex...
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Phasing out tax holidays
The decision of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) to phase out tax holidays has been a long time coming. For years, these incentives were promoted as tools to stimulate
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Column by Mahfuz Anam: 35th anniversary of The
When independent, objective and fact-based newspapers are set on fire, it is democracy that burns.
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Myth of just transition
THE climate crisis is accelerating, yet public support for climate action is fraying under the weight of rising living costs and deepening economic insecurity. Around the world, people are being
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Reward or responsibility?
ON APRIL 20, BNP named 36 women for parliament’s reserved seats. The Jamaat-led alliance named 13. With that, one of the most momentous decisions about women’s representation in Bangladesh’s new
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Entertainment
Which 'iconic' Bangladeshi literary character are you?
Every book we opened as children was a mirror or a window. For some, books were a way to see a version of themselves they didn't yet understand. For others,
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7 books that defined every Bangladeshi childhood
The smell of old paper, the dust of the Suhrawardy Udyan, and the taste of a melting ice cream stick define the childhood of almost every Bangladeshi. On World Book
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Eid-ul-Azha film lineup shapes up with major releases
Following Eid-ul-Fitr, when five films—“Bonolota Express”, “Domm”, “Prince”, “Pressure Cooker”, and “Rakkhosh”—were released, focus has now shifted to the next major holiday window. Among them, “Bonolota Express” is still holding
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Health
Protect your mental health while staying informed about world events
Navigate global conflict news by setting emotional boundaries and choosing trustworthy sources. Avoid doom scrolling through social media to protect mental health. Practice grounding techniques and support charities to reduce
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