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Swiss Banks: Bangladeshis’ deposits surge 41%
Bangladeshis’ deposits in Swiss banks rose over 41 percent in 2025 to 834.16 million Swiss francs, which is about Tk 12,751 crore, the highest level in four years.
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UAE bans social media for under-15
The United Arab Emirates announced a social media ban for children under 15 on Thursday, joining a growing group of countries including Australia, Britain and Canada to take similar measures.
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Special e-auction of goods at HSIA begins to ease cargo congestion
Customs House Dhaka on Thursday issued a special e-auction notice inviting bids for the sale of various goods stored at the Airfreight Unit, Express Service Unit and state warehouses under
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Apple CEO says AI boom makes price increases ‘unavoidable’
Outgoing Apple CEO Tim Cook warned that demand for memory chips from the artificial intelligence boom will force the tech giant to increase the prices of its products, according to
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Iran president touts ‘historic’ deal with US ending war
Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian welcomed on Thursday what he called a ‘historic’ deal with the United States to end their war and pave the way for negotiations towards a final
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Govt, media stakeholders move to draft National Media Commission plan
Workshop brings owners, editors, journalists and experts together to discuss the proposed body’s structure
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Bangladesh
Workers’ protest brings Dhaka-Mymensingh Highway traffic to a standstill
Police hold talks with factory workers and management while traffic stays suspended
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SC stays HC bail for Dipu Moni, lawyer Suman
The chamber judge of the Appellate Division on Thursday stayed High Court orders that granted bail to former Awami League minister Dipu Moni and former independent lawmaker and Supreme Court
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Sagar-Runi murder probe delayed for 127th time
A Dhaka court on Thursday deferred the submission of the investigation report in the murder case of journalist couple Sagar Sarwar and Meherun Runi for the 127th time and set
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Bangladeshi deposits in Swiss banks swell 41pc
The amount of money held under names of Bangladeshis in Swiss banks surged about 41 per cent in 2025, reaching the second-highest level on record and reviving questions about the
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Budget allocation to fund ‘decent job’ for women demanded
Bangladesh Mahila Parishad on Thursday demanded that the government increase budget allocations for ‘decent jobs’ to support gender equality and women’s empowerment in the 2026-27 financial year.
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Woman killed in crocodile attack
A woman fisherman was killed in a crocodile attack while collecting fish fry in Sundarban’ Joymoni area of Mongla in Bagerhat Wednesday afternoon.
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International
Messi's father recovering from 'health issue': family
Lionel Messi's father is recovering from an unspecified ‘health issue’, the Argentina star's family said Thursday, appealing for privacy after a flurry of recent media reports.
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Important or selfish? World Cup evidence mounts against Ronaldo
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane all made blistering starts to the World Cup. And then there was Cristiano Ronaldo.
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Drastic curbs on public transport take effect in Cuba
Drastic restrictions on cross-country travel took effect yesterday in cash-strapped Cuba, with spaces on ever scarcer trains and buses now reserved for the sick, people traveling for funerals and other
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Ukraine brings the war to Moscow
Scores of Ukrainian drones bore down on Moscow yesterday, hitting the Russian capital’s oil refinery for the second time this week in what Kyiv cast as a demonstration of its
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'Big-game' Bellingham shows his worth for England
Jude Bellingham arrived at the World Cup facing a battle to secure a place in England's starting line-up, but emphatically ended any debate with a barnstorming display against Croatia.
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Tuchel 1 photographers 0 after World Cup moment 'ruined'
Thomas Tuchel said a ‘special moment was ruined’ and FIFA have now reportedly acted to the England coach being swarmed by photographers during the national anthems ahead of the World
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Neymar to miss Brazil's game against Haiti
Neymar will not travel with the Brazil squad for Friday's second World Cup group game against Haiti as he continues his recovery from a calf injury.
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Technology
Military use of AI to boost deterrence, but risks remain: expert
Trend is evident in Ukraine's more advanced use of AI to hold its own against Russia
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Anthropic to join the Frontier carbon removal coalition
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence (AI) company behind the Claude chatbot, is joining Frontier, a carbon removal coalition backed by major technology firms, becoming the first AI-focused startup to participate in
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UAE announces social media ban for under-15s
Platforms given 12 months to comply with new rules
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Sport
The shackles are off for England
England have won opening games before. They have won major-tournament matches before. What they have rarely done is leave supporters wanting to watch them again immediately.
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Minnows make waves as World Cup aristocrats wobble
Far from diluting the competition, the tournament’s expansion has given emerging football nations a larger stage on which to demonstrate how much the global game has evolved.
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How the superstars fared in their World Cup 'first test'
There is proverb that all's well that ends well. But in a tournament that is a marathon rather than a sprint, where confidence can fuel an entire campaign, the beginning
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South Africa hold Czechs, keep World Cup knockout dream alive
South Africa scored a penalty seven minutes from fulltime as they fought back to draw 1-1 with the Czech Republic at the World Cup on Thursday after falling behind early
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Important or selfish? World Cup evidence mounts against Ronaldo
Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane all made blistering starts to the World Cup. And then there was Cristiano Ronaldo.
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New Zealand's Henry rocks England in 2nd Test after Phillips century
Matt Henry captured the prize wickets of England stand-in captain Joe Root and Harry Brook at the Oval on Thursday as New Zealand cashed in on Glenn Phillips's maiden Test
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Super subs send Swiss to rout of Bosnia-Herzegovina
The result gave the Swiss a strong chance of reaching the knockout round as one of the top two teams in Group B.
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Politics
Shahe Alam saga leaves BNP MPs embarrassed
A section of BNP lawmakers has expressed disappointment over the controversy surrounding State Minister for LGRD Mir Shahe Alam, saying it has created discomfort within the ruling party and risks
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Speaker expunges remarks on Khelafat Majlish chief Mamunul
Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed on Thursday ordered remarks on Bangladesh Khelafat Majlish chief Mamunul Haque be expunged from the parliamentary record, saying that the matter did not need to be
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Four arrested over AL flash processions in Dhaka
The police on Thursday morning arrested four suspected activists of the Awami League, the activities of which are now banned, and its affiliated organisations for their alleged involvement in exploding
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The curious case of Mir Shahe Alam’s ‘miracles’
When public projects, family ties and political power converge, jokes are no substitute for scrutiny
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Business
Bangladesh remains key sourcing market: H&M
Swedish retail giant H&M has said Bangladesh remains “a very important sourcing market”, amid media reports suggesting it may reduce purchases from the country.
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India seeks to continue anti-dumping duties on Bangladesh’s jute products
Indian authorities are expected to recommend the continuation of anti-dumping duties on Bangladesh’s jute products despite a decline in overall shipments in recent years, raising concerns among local millers.
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Eastern Bank joins hands with IIX to expand sustainable finance
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Impact Investment Exchange (IIX), a global leader in impact investing and sustainable finance, to collaborate on developing innovative,
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Editorial
BB must confront bad loans’ true scale
Regulatory forbearance, systemic evergreening of bad debt must end
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Increased education budget requires effective use
THE allocation for education in the national budget proposed for the 2026–27 financial year has been increased to 2 per cent of the estimated gross domestic product for the financial
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Rural consumers must not bear the brunt
THE prolonged power outages sweeping across rural areas are a stark reminder of the deep inequalities embedded in the electricity distribution system. Villages now reportedly receive electricity for only six
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Budget 2026-27 exposes gaps in renewable energy rollout
Those in power often express a strong commitment to renewable energy transition, but this commitment is not adequately reflected in the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27.
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Entertainment
Mustafa Monwar remains in ICU, condition unchanged
Eminent cultural personality Mustafa Monwar is currently undergoing treatment in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at a private hospital. He has been diagnosed with pneumonia and has been receiving care
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Jatra artistes urged to raise standards to attract wider audiences
Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury attended the event as chief guest. State Minister of Cultural Affairs Ali Newaz Mahmood Khyom and the Prime Minister’s Adviser on Information, Broadcasting, Culture
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FS Nayeem recalls a night of Messi magic at the World Cup
Watching Lionel Messi from just a few rows away was the highlight of FS Nayeem’s recent World Cup adventure in the United States. Alongside his wife, actress Nadia Ahmed, the
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Curtain falls on Mamata Cinema after nearly five decades
Established in 1979 by Safar Ali Bhuiyan, Mamata Cinema was among more than 20 movie theatres that once operated across Narsingdi. Today, only two cinemas remain in the district: Mamata
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