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Shapla Chattar crackdown: ICT prosecution files charges against Hasina, 40 others
Former army and police chiefs also named in case linked to 58 deaths during 2013 Hefazat rally
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The narco trail of Bangladesh
A wide range of narcotics, from yaba to heroin, are being smuggled into Bangladesh through at least 105 border points across 18 districts
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RAK Ceramics returns to profit in Q2 on stronger sales, improved margins
RAK Ceramics (Bangladesh) reported a turnaround in profitability in the second quarter (April-June) of 2026, driven by higher sales, improved production and stronger gross margins following better gas supply. The
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Stocks rebound in early trade after three-day slide
Stocks opened higher on Monday, snapping a three-session losing streak, as bargain hunters accumulated fundamentally strong and selective shares in anticipation of short-term gains. Market operators said the recent sharp
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The narcotics trail: Traffickers tap 105 border points across 18 dists
A wide range of narcotics, from yaba to heroin, are being smuggled into Bangladesh through at least 105 border points across 18 districts, with Dhaka as the main destination for
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Two killed as detached wagons of freight train rams into vehicles at Rajbari crossing
Six injured as separated wagons collide with bus, auto-rickshaw and Mahindra at Khankhanapur gate
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Bangladesh
Govt may examine the allegations that predate presidency
The government may look into allegations against Mohammed Shahabuddin predating his presidency, but actions taken while in office are shielded by constitutional immunity, two ministers said yesterday.
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Few judges, mounting cases at SC
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court is again facing a shortage of judges after three, including a chief justice, retired over the past seven months upon reaching the constitutional
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Country needs addl $421b to attain SDGs by FY'30
Bangladesh will require an estimated US$421 billion in additional financing over the next five years to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to a latest government assessment. The assessment
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BD sets downbeat annual export target at $63.4b
Bangladesh's export-earning target for the current financial year is set downbeat at US$63.4 billion compared to the last fiscal's original fixation, reflective of not-so-inspiring world trade situation. However, the 2026-27
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Refusal to pay Tk2m in Chattogram: Extortionists vandalise businessman’s building, and detonate crude bombs
A group of armed assailants allegedly vandalised a 10-storey building under construction belonging to businessman Mohammad Jasim Uddin and detonated crude bombs (locally known as cocktails) as he refused to
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Deeper partnership with China sought to drive industrial revival
Bangladesh is seeking to deepen economic ties with China as part of a broader strategy to accelerate industrialisation, modernise infrastructure and reduce vulnerability to global economic shocks, Finance Adviser Dr
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DSEX drops below 5800-mark in early trading
Stocks opened lower on Sunday amid choppy trading as uncertainty over proposed margin rules and renewed geopolitical tensions weighed on sentiment.By 11:30 am, the benchmark DSEX index of the Dhaka
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International
Iran halts strikes as Trump gives space to talks
Iran and the United States held their fire Sunday, handing Gulf shipping and the oil industry a respite from missile strikes as Donald Trump's UN envoy said the president was
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Mass shooting kills two in Seattle: US media
A mass shooting near the Space Needle landmark in Seattle killed two people on Sunday and wounded at least four others, including a child
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Suspect in Berlin Pride attack shot dead by police
German police said ​a 21-year-old man with a record of Islamist extremist activity was shot dead on Sunday, a day after he allegedly drove a minivan into people near ‌Berlin's
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Iran war spreads to Red Sea and Caspian, Gulf quiet as US forgoes strikes
Signs of the Iran war's spread emerged this weekend despite a pause in US strikes, as Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Saudi oil installations along the Red Sea coast and Iran
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Settlers set fire to two mosques in West Bank
Israeli settlers attacked Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank early yesterday, setting fire to two mosques and scrawling graffiti on buildings, Palestinian officials said.
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Southern China faces torrential rain, flood risk
Typhoon Noul dumped heavy to torrential rains across much of southern China for two days, authorities said, after sweeping the province of Guangdong and neighbouring Hong Kong with gale-force winds,
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German cops hunt for prime suspect
Berlin police have published a picture of a 21-year-old man suspected of carrying out Saturday night’s attack at the celebration in which a vehicle rammed into a crowd, killing one
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Technology
bKash deploys country's largest interoperable Bangla QR network
Bangladesh's journey towards a cashless economy has gathered fresh momentum as bKash, the country's largest mobile financial service (MFS) provider, has deployed interoperable Bangla QR codes at nearly 800,000 merchant
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Why we confide in chatbots and the risks of oversharing
For nearly three decades, our relationship with the internet had revolved around a search box. Users interacted with search engines through short, deliberate phrases such as "symptoms of appendicitis", "best
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Tech giants urge lawmakers not to restrict open-source AI
Nvidia, Microsoft, and Meta urge US lawmakers against restricting open-source AI, citing benefits to competition, security, and cost control.
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Jobs of the week
Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
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DeepSeek pauses second fundraising round: report
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has verbally informed some prospective investors that it is suspending its second fundraising round, Bloomberg News reported last week, citing people familiar with the matter.
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Sport
Olmo claims Argentina assistant coach Ayala lying about reason for shove
Ayala was caught forcefully placing his hands near Olmo's neck in the aftermath of Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina during the scrap that followed after full time.
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Pirlo’s Italy coaching bid faces political backlash over Russian betting ties
The 47-year-old World Cup winner had emerged as the leading candidate to succeed Gennaro Gattuso after former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reportedly turned down the position.
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'I'm sorry I couldn't bring you another Cup': Scaloni pens emotional message
The 48-year-old described the emotional aftermath of the final, saying: "Sadness and joy have intertwined, tears and smiles, anguish and tranquility."
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Sooryavanshi will break all the records at international level: VVS Laxman
Laxman has already played a major role in Sooryavanshi's development, with the India great overseeing the winning Under-19 World Cup side at the start of the year in his role
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Spain play possession-based football, not 'tiki-taka': De la Fuente
Speaking to Spanish newspaper AS following Spain's World Cup triumph, the 65-year-old coach reflected on the tactical identity that carried his side to a flawless tournament, while also reiterating the
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ট্রাম্পের কঠিন শর্ত, সৌদি আরব এখন কী করবে
২২ জুলাই যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের জ্বালানিসচিব ক্রিস রাইট এবং সৌদি জ্বালানিমন্ত্রী প্রিন্স আবদুল আজিজ বিন সালমান একটি বহুল প্রতীক্ষিত ‘সেকশন ১২৩’ চুক্তিতে স্বাক্ষর করেন।
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চুরির অপবাদ দিয়ে নারীকে তুলে নিয়ে নির্যাতন, ভিডিও ভাইরাল
শরীয়তপুরের ভেদরগঞ্জে টাকা ও স্বর্ণালংকার চুরির অপবাদ দিয়ে এক মধ্যবয়স্ক নারীকে বাড়ি থেকে তুলে এনে মধ্যযুগীয় কায়দায় নির্যাতনের অভিযোগ উঠেছে ছয়গাঁও ইউনিয়ন বিএনপির সাবেক সভাপতি আনোয়ার হোসেন মোল্লা ও তার
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Politics
11-party alliance falling apart
The decision was made at the third general session of Khelafat Majlis’s central Majlis-e-Shura, held at the Institution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh, in Dhaka’s Kakrail on Saturday.
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Business
$1.0b co-financing by South Korea on backburner
Building Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) line -5 southern metro rail in Dhaka city faces fresh hurdled as co-financer South Korea delays confirming its assured US$1.0-billion loan, throwing the timeline of
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MEP Hi-Tech launches construction of Tk 2.0b electronics factory in Mirsarai
Construction work of a new electrical and electronics manufacturing factory officially began at the National Special Economic Zone (NSEZ) in Chattogram's Mirsarai on Sunday. The MEP Hi-Tech Industrial Park Ltd
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How much tax relief to receive on Tk 100,000 if return filed by September?
Taxpayers can now submit their income tax returns throughout the year. Those who file earlier will receive larger tax rebates.
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Editorial
Our digital evidence framework must evolve with AI
In Bangladesh, a person may be criminally liable based on digital evidence in the form of CCTV footage, WhatsApp conversations, Facebook posts, and so on.
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Chattogram port’s empty-container problem needs more than quick fixes
A recent dispute over empty containers at Chattogram port has brought to renewed focus a deeper problem in Bangladesh’s trade logistics system
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What will happen if Middle Eastern countries reduce recruitment of migrant workers?
For several decades, Middle Eastern countries have not only been workplaces for Bangladeshi workers but also a major pillar of the country's economy. The remittances sent by millions of expatriates
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Gazi Nazrul’s case raises bigger questions for parliament
The controversy surrounding Satkhira-4 MP Gazi Nazrul Islam poses two questions that must not be confused.
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Revamping primary healthcare is crucial
Overcrowding at public hospitals cannot be reduced otherwise.
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Entertainment
Madhumita Sarcar set to make her Bangladeshi film debut
West Bengal actress Madhumita Sarcar is set to make her Dhallywood debut with Mohammad Iqbal’s upcoming film “Gulshaner Chameli,” joining a growing list of Tollywood actors who have entered the
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