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At least one dead, 100 injured in crush at Indian chariot festival
At least one person died and nearly 100 were taken to hospital on Thursday in a crush at a popular chariot festival in Puri in eastern India, officials said. Thousands
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Heavy monsoon rains hit over 1m in Bangladesh
Weeks of intense rainfall, flooding and landslides in Bangladesh have triggered one of its most severe monsoon emergencies of the year. As humanitarian needs mount, the International Organization for Migration
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5 leadership lessons you can learn from Lionel Messi
Emulate Lionel Messi's quiet leadership style to transform your professional workplace or community group today. Discover how Argentina's iconic World Cup captain earned ultimate team trust by sharing credit and
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Speed friending gave me hope in a lonely Dhaka
Navigate social isolation by attending the Flow Fest Speed Friending event at Gulshan's Hiroshi Ramen, where young Dhaka residents swap corporate networking for meaningful platonic connections through quirky icebreakers and
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UNICEF: War could push 1.2m into poverty
The Middle East conflict may push 1.2 million more people into poverty in Bangladesh, according to a new report of UNICEF on Thursday. Up to 23.4 million additional children could
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Why Erling Haaland brought a stuffed raccoon home from Texas
Discover Erling Haaland's viral World Cup souvenir by exploring how the Norway football star boosted a Dallas Western store's international sales, proving that personal joy and quirky taxidermy can outshine
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Govt drops plans to cut car allowance, overseas study benefits for privileged officers
Fresh directives tell 5 secretaries not to proceed with cuts to vehicle maintenance and study abroad privileges
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Bangladesh
Khondkar Misbah ul Azim appointed new Navy chief
He will be promoted to vice admiral, take charge on July 23, says ISPR
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River ports asked to hoist cautionary signal No 1
River ports in some regions have been asked to hoist cautionary signal No 1 as a temporary south or southeasterly gusty or squally wind is likely to occur in many
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No one to be left behind in building new Bangladesh: PM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday pledged to build a prosperous and discrimination-free Bangladesh, saying his government wants to ensure equal rights and opportunities for all communities, including ethnic minorities.
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Death toll from floods and landslides reaches 58 as over 1.2m people affected
The death toll from floods and landslides triggered by days of heavy rains in the Chattogram and Sylhet regions has risen to 58. In a statement on Thursday, the government
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10 workers injured in Chattogram salt factory fire
At least 10 workers suffered burn injuries after a fire reportedly triggered by an electrical short circuit broke out at a salt factory in Paschim Gomdandi area in Boalkhali upazila
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Rath Yatra celebrated in Bangladesh
Members of the Hindu community celebrated Rath Yatra across the country on Thursday amid religious fervour and enthusiasm, commemorating the annual journey of Lord Jagannath, along with his siblings Balabhadra
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International
Fire at orphanage in Algiers kills 11, injures 19
Eleven people, including children, were killed and 19 injured in a fire at an orphanage close to the Algerian capital Algiers early on Thursday, authorities said. Locals and emergency crews
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Thailand mulls suspending 6,000 officials
Thousands of Thai civil servants face suspension over an exam cheating scandal, authorities said yesterday, as investigators widened a probe that has already led to three arrests.
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Cost of healthy diet has spiked 25pc since 2021: UN
The cost of a healthy diet has increased 25 percent in the past five years, putting it out of reach for one-third of the global population, according to figures released
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Russia, Ukraine strike vessels in Black Sea
Ukraine and Russia yesterday launched missile and drone attacks on vessels in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, stepping up hostilities in a zone vital for grain exports
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Some in Israeli govt sought to sway US
US Vice President JD Vance said some members of the Israeli government had tried to influence US public opinion to oppose a deal by the US to end the war
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Escalating Israeli airstrikes kill 5 Palestinians in Gaza
Israeli strikes killed at least five Palestinians in the Gaza Strip yesterday, Palestinian health officials said, as a US-based research group reported a surge in Israeli attacks to levels not
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Technology
TikTok announces new AI literacy initiatives
TikTok has announced a series of initiatives aimed at helping users better identify and understand artificial intelligence-generated content as the social media platform responds to the rapid growth of generative
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Star Wars creator George Lucas calls AI the future of cinema
George Lucas has described artificial intelligence (AI) as the future of filmmaking, arguing that the technology will become an increasingly important part of the creative process despite continuing concerns across
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Sport
Messi-Yamal viral photo comes full circle after 18 years
The image first captured global attention in 2024
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'Lost his Tuch?': Tuchel hammered by media after World Cup exit
Hampered by Tuchel's cautious substitutions, England squandered a golden opportunity to reach their first World Cup final since 1966, blowing the lead as Argentina scored twice in the closing minutes
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Argentina's victory in numbers
Argentina have reached the FIFA World Cup final once again. Here are the key records set by Argentina and Lionel Messi in their thrilling semi-final victory over England
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From Maradona to Messi: A love story across generations
The connection between Maradona and Messi goes far beyond shared celebrations. Both grew up in a football culture where every child dreams of wearing the No.10 shirt. On dusty pitches,
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Argentina's late fightback no surprise to Messi
The 39-year-old Argentina captain provided assists for Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez in the dying minutes of Wednesday's highly charged clash at Atlanta Stadium as the world champions came from
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মুজিব সংবিধানের পাহারাদার হবেন না: নাসীরুদ্দীন পাটওয়ারী
জাতীয় নাগরিক পার্টির (এনসিপি) মুখ্য সমন্বয়ক নাসীরুদ্দীন পাটওয়ারী বলেছেন, শেখ মুজিব ভারতের প্রেসক্রিপশনে দিল্লীর দাদাবাবুদের খুশি করার জন্য সংবিধান বানিয়েছিলেন।
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তুরস্ক: একটি অভ্যুত্থান প্রচেষ্টার পর এরদোয়ান যেভাবে দেশকে নতুন রূপ দিয়েছেন - BBC News বাংলা
২০১৬ সালের ১৫ই জুলাইয়ের অভ্যুত্থান প্রচেষ্টার পরিণতি গত এক দশকে তুরস্কের রাজনীতির প্রতিটি দিককে পাল্টে দিয়েছে, দেশের অভ্যন্তরে ক্ষমতার ভারসাম্য বদলে দিয়েছে এবং বিদেশের সঙ্গে এর সম্পর্ককে নতুন রূপ দিয়েছে।
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পাল্টাপাল্টি হামলার মধ্যেই তেহরানকে ‘ভদ্র আচরণ’ করার সতর্কবার্তা ট্রাম্পের
যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের প্রেসিডেন্ট ডোনাল্ড ট্রাম্প তেহরানকে ‘ভদ্র আচরণ করা উচিত’ বলে সতর্ক করার পর বুধবার (১৫ জুলাই) সন্ধ্যায় ইরানের ওপর নতুন করে হামলা চালানো হয়েছে বলে জানিয়েছে যুক্তরাষ্ট্র।
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Politics
Govt does not believe in politics of religious division: Fakhrul
At Dhaka’s Rath Jatra festival, LGRD minister urges unity against attempts to undermine communal harmony
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Business
Agreement signing ceremony between Southeast Bank and SEL
Southeast Bank PLC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The Structural Engineers Ltd (SEL). Under this agreement, the customers of SEL will enjoy SEBPLC Home Loan with competitive
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Excess supply keeps egg price low for months
Egg farmers have been making losses almost continuously since December 2025. In the last 7 months, eggs were sold at a profit only in one month, May 2026. The price
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Govt launches emergency support for flood-hit farmers in Chattogram region
Cattle feed worth Tk 35 lakh allocated as rehabilitation efforts begin
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Editorial
MRT Line-6's warning signs must not be ignored
The unearthing of serious structural deficiencies in Dhaka's MRT Line-6 has understandably caused widespread concern. Barely 30 months after the country's first metro rail system entered service, questions are now
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The city that cannot drain itself
Every monsoon brings out the same distressing reality of Dhaka --- the capital of the country continues to be woefully ill-prepared for dealing with rain. It does not require a
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Addressing the capital's liveability crisis
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), a sister concern of the Economist magazine has published its 2026 edition of liveability index. According to the EIU, Dhaka's position remains unchanged at 171st,
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Don't let red tape drown our children
Reopen community childcare centres urgently to prevent drownings.
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Institutional neglect is driving Bangladesh’s brain drain
The combined weight of economic instability, systemic nepotism, and professional invisibility is quietly driving this generation out of the country.
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Entertainment
Chanchal Chowdhury to star in ‘Chaalchitro’ prequel
The actor is currently busy with work in both Bangladesh and West Bengal. He has recently finished shooting for two other Tollywood films, “Shekor” and “Azadi”.
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300 dancers, aged from 3 to 70, to enthrall Charukala tomorrow
Alongside celebrating the monsoon through dance, the organisers will raise funds for people affected by the recent floods in the Chattogram Hill Tracts through a donation campaign in partnership with
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Reclaiming the cultural meaning of monsoon
Alongside celebrating the monsoon through dance, the organisers will raise funds for people affected by the recent floods in the Chattogram Hill Tracts through a donation campaign in partnership with
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Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ set for release at Cineplex this Friday
Christopher Nolan fans have reason to celebrate, as his highly anticipated film “The Odyssey” is set to be released in Bangladesh at Star Cineplex.
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Health
Uganda discharges last Ebola patient, starts countdown to be virus-free
Uganda discharged its last remaining Ebola patient on Thursday, triggering a 42-day countdown after which it can be declared free of the virus, the East African nation's health ministry said.
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DGHS starts probing low measles vaccination target
The health authorities have started probing its own low target for measles vaccination of children as they found a "big gap" in the latest vitamin A campaign while five more
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