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What can a teacher give that AI cannot?
The curriculum cannot continue to lag behind the world. Here is the thing: the curriculum is not the education system. A textbook is not the curriculum. A new curriculum does
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Beyond the accreditation badge
In my summer experiences, I had the opportunity of working as a visiting faculty member at one of the reputable universities--North South University in Bangladesh, which provided me with insight
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Ganges Water Treaty: A new bargain or a new dispute?
As India and Bangladesh revisit their 30-year Ganges treaty, climate change and competing water demands reshape negotiations.
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UP member hacked to death in Jhenaidah
A member of Ward No 9 of Bhayna Union Parishad and the president of the ward committee of AL
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Pabna couple killed in road accident 2 days before son’s wedding
Truck collides head-on with bike when the couple was on their way home after shopping
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Bangladesh
Can Bangladesh make its plastic waste policy work?
Bangladesh's new plastic waste policy must integrate economic incentives and informal recyclers to achieve a circular economy.
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Netrokona NCP leader sent to jail over family card fraud case
Court rejects bail after allegations of taking money from locals to arrange family cards surface
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Why Bangladesh needs a national data centre strategy
The world belongs to those who have information. The richer the country is in information, the richer that country is. And the country rich in information will lead the world
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Bangladesh experiencing biggest measles outbreak in the world: Reuters
Bangladesh, which once came close to eliminating measles, is facing its worst outbreak on record, with more than 1000 suspected and confirmed measles-related deaths reported since March as hospitals struggle
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Three deaths with measles symptoms reported in 24 hours
Bangladesh has reported three more deaths with measles symptoms in a 24-hour count, pushing the combined toll from confirmed measles and suspected cases above 1,000. Another 69 people tested positive
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Solar-powered pumps for farmers in next 5 years: PM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman says that farmers will be provided with solar-powered water pumps instead of diesel-powered pumps for irrigation within the next five years. The prime minister made the
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PM announces plans to ensure gas supply to industries
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday announced ambitious plans to establish a new deep-sea LNG terminal and drill 150 new gas wells by the 2030-31 fiscal year, as part of
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International
Ukraine strikes oil terminal, naval base
Ukrainian forces struck targets in Russia’s Black Sea port city of Novorossiysk and in the Krasnodar region, including a naval base and a terminal for loading oil, President Volodymyr Zelensky
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Yemen rebels report dozens of Saudi strikes
Yemen’s Houthi rebels reported dozens of Saudi airstrikes yesterday as daily attacks continued in a conflict that has reignited during the Middle East war, with hundreds of people killed in
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Nepal turns to drones to deliver flood relief
With roads and bridges destroyed and helicopters busy with search and rescue operations after last month’s devastating floods, Nepal’s army is turning to drones to deliver relief to displaced people.
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Trump gave $45K cash gift to aide, says report
US President Donald Trump gave his executive assistant Natalie Harp a $45,000 cash gift, US media reported Tuesday.
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Cyberattack ruled out as more UK flights axed
UK air travellers yesterday faced more misery with 177 flights scrapped across the country, as Britain’s air traffic control service scrambled to recover from a technical glitch which it ruled
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Technology
The foldable iPhone is here: meet iPhone Duo
Apple has unveiled the iPhone Duo, its first foldable smartphone.
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Apple shows off iPhone 18 Pro at start of event expected to debut folding phone
Apple kicked off its annual product launch event on Wednesday at its Cupertino, California, headquarters, where it is widely expected to unveil a pricey folding iPhone, with the introduction of
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This startup is building a single platform to manage operations and suppliers
Dhaka-based startup OSS Nexus Limited has developed a business operations platform that brings procurement, supplier management and service delivery into a single system for corporate clients.
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Uber launches parcel delivery service in Dhaka
Uber has launched an on-demand parcel delivery service in Dhaka, allowing users to send and receive documents, personal items and other eligible packages through its app.
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Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 17 series in Bangladesh
Xiaomi has launched its Redmi Note 17 smartphone series in Bangladesh.
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Watch Apple unveil its new iPhone: LIVE
Apple’s latest product event is under way at Apple Park in Cupertino, with the company expected to unveil new iPhone models and other devices.
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Sport
'We may already have an idea about the pipeline': U-19 coach Sarkar sees bigger win
The Bangladesh Under-19s walked away with the GD Trophy, but for head coach Hannan Sarkar, the tournament's true success was the spotlight it provided of the country's cricketing pipeline.
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England on top in third Test after latest Pakistan collapse
A much-changed Pakistan line-up again had few answers to the England new-ball pair of Ollie Robinson (3-15) and Jofra Archer (3-25). Fellow paceman Josh Tongue got in on the act
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Nagoya mayor rules out Asian Games disruption after flood forces evacuation
Around 400 people, including staff and athletes, had to be evacuated due to the heavy rain, but they later returned and no injuries were reported, an Asian Games official told
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Rybakina beats Zheng to reach US Open semis; secures no. 1 spot
The Australian Open winner, who will replace Aryna Sabalenka at the top of the rankings when they are updated after the tournament, recovered from a slow start and struck 20
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Rampant Raphinha bags brace as Barcelona rout Feyenoord
The Catalan giants, who last won the competition in 2015, have triumphed in all five of their matches across all competitions this season -- and scored five goals in four
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আলোচিত
‘বিএনপি সরকার ক্ষমতায় থাকা অবস্থায় পদোন্নতি করি, টাকা নিই—এটা কীভাবে সম্ভব’, প্রশ্ন আসিফ মাহমুদের
আসিফ মাহমুদ বলেন, ‘বিএনপি সরকার ক্ষমতায় বসে থাকা অবস্থায় পদোন্নতি করি, টাকা নিই—এটা কীভাবে সম্ভব?’
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রুমিনের বক্তব্য ঘিরে সংসদে ব্যাপক হট্টগোল, গালাগালের অভিযোগ
রুমিন ফারহানার বক্তব্য ঘিরে সংসদে হট্টগোল, অশালীন ভাষায় গালাগালির অভিযোগ। বক্তব্যে বাধা দেওয়া গণতান্ত্রিক রীতিনীতির বাইরে বলে জানান ডেপুটি স্পিকার।
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Politics
BNP must change ‘old practices or risk becoming irrelevant’: Sarjis
National Citizen Party (NCP) Chief Organiser (Northern Region) Sarjis Alam on Wednesday said the BNP will gradually become irrelevant in Bangladesh if it fails to break away from its “old
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Strong market-control measures brought down inflation: Rizvi
Inflation has fallen due to the government’s strong market-control measures, says Ruhul Kabir Rizvi. The BNP acting secretary general made the remarks on Wednesday morning after paying tribute at the
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Asif calls ACC graft allegations against him a 'circus'
Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan, spokesperson of the National Citizen Party (NCP) and former adviser to the Ministry of Youth and Sports in the interim government, on Wednesday dismissed corruption allegations
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Rizvi condemns attack on Badhon, calls it ‘cowardly act’
Says targeting woman who took part in July movement is ‘disgraceful’
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Asif says ACC probe against him ‘politically motivated’
Questioned how he could have taken Tk 2cr to arrange promotion when he was no longer in charge of government
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No unlawful directives to law enforcers ahead of local government polls: CEC
Says commission and law enforcers are committed to ensuring free, fair local polls
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Business
Lift reconditioned EV import ban: BARVIDA
The Bangladesh Reconditioned Vehicles Importers and Dealers Association (BARVIDA) has sharply reacted to the ban on importing reconditioned electric vehicles (EVs) in the latest import policy, alleging a quarter has
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Govt offices urged to expand renewable energy use
Government and state-owned institutions should increase the use of renewable energy, particularly rooftop solar power, to meet rising electricity demand, reduce costs and protect environment, Science, Posts, Telecommunications and Information
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China is now a strategic cooperative partner
The bilateral relations between Bangladesh and China have been elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership (CSCP) because of expanding two-way trade and strategic reasons, Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir
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Editorial
Is there no way out of the trap of overpriced projects?
On 30 August, I saw a report in Prothom Alo that stated the cost for two new metro lines would be Tk 2,140 billion. A few other newspapers reported on
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Tiding over fuel and power crises
In response to the opposition's query about fuel and power crises and offer of help with a team of technical experts to address those, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed unveiled a
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Is Bangladesh in a debt trap?
Of late, some of the print media in Bangladesh are doom scrolling about public debt and giving Cassandra-like signals with dark portents. There is no doubt that they are well-intentioned
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Speaker's warning on standing committees deserves attention
Strong committees vital for parliamentary oversight
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The RMG paradox: Growth, global dependence, and sustainability
The future of Bangladesh’s garment industry will be influenced by climate change, automation, artificial intelligence, environmental regulations, and changing consumer expectations.
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Entertainment
Drishsho Madhyam Shilpi Shomaj condemns attack on Badhan, demands fair investigation
Expressing solidarity with Badhan, the organisation said, “An artiste’s body is not a field for political revenge, and an artiste’s voice cannot be held hostage by fear. Let there be
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The 80s we miss never really existed
A film roll in 1985 could eat up a day's wage. A studio portrait meant standing stiff under a hot bulb, holding your breath, because the exposure needed a still
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Runa Laila is alive and well, says angry daughter amid death rumours
Tani Laila, the only daughter of renowned singer Runa Laila, has expressed anger over the circulation of a report and an AI-generated video claiming that the legendary singer is 'battling
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Health
Measles is killing children Bangladesh’s vaccination campaigns do not cover
For some children, measles arrives before they are old enough for their first routine vaccine. For others, it comes after they have moved beyond the age covered by the emergency
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Grassroots mental health crisis targeted via tele-counseling project, says minister
Identifying the lack of mental health services at the grassroots as a major gap, the State Minister for Health and Welfare Ministry Dr M A Muhit has said that the
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