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Fish stocks collapse in the Bay of Bengal, fishermen at risk
A historic decline in fish stocks in the Bay of Bengal is reshaping both the marine ecosystem and the lives of thousands of coastal fishing families.
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The European Union and the Mercosur bloc of South American countries
The European Union and the Mercosur bloc of South American countries formally signed a long-sought free trade agreement, strengthening commercial ties in the face of rising protectionism and trade tensions
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Re-forming Hands: On Afsan Chowdhury’s book of poetry, Conversations with Suleman
The poem arrives as a fragmented field report from a paralysed man’s wounded history. Suleman’s memory enters without a knock, speech breaks into convulsions as the poet seems to write
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Tragic legacy of Bangladesh’s captive elephants
Imagine a child ripped from its mother’s embrace, shackled in heavy metal chains, subjected to systemic starvation, and relentless beating until resistance gives way to fear.
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A peaceful start to electioneering
EC must enforce the rules impartially to ensure a credible election
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Where teachers fear to tread
The termination of two teachers of the University of Asia South Pacific (UAP), under pressure from groups of former and current students, on allegations of “Islamophobia” and being sympathisers of
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Bangladesh
Is Bangladesh ready for ageing?
Bangladesh stands at a demographic turning point. For at least three decades, the country has benefited from a youthful population, declining fertility, and an expanding workforce, which is often referred
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Bangladesh needs a national RSV vaccination strategy
Respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV, is a common virus that most adults mistake for a mild cold when affected.
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Voters urged to swiftly submit postal ballots after voting
Senior Assistant Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser, Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, has urged voters who registered through the Postal Vote BD app to promptly cast their votes in the 13th
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Visa doors slam shut worldwide for Bangladeshis
The United States has announced the suspension of immigrant visa issuance for citizens of 75 countries, including Bangladesh, dealing a major blow to thousands of Bangladeshis hoping to settle permanently
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Bangladesh rejects Myanmar claims on Rohingya identity
Bangladesh has strongly rejected Myanmar’s recent submissions to the International Court of Justice, saying references to the Rohingya as “Bengalis” distort history, undermine their identity, and seek to justify atrocities
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How Bangladesh lost leverage in cricket diplomacy
When the Fizz was pitched as a slingshot to hit back at the monstrous decision of the IPL that forced the Bangladeshi fast bowler’s franchise team to release him on
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Bangladesh Must Urbanize Its Social Safety Nets
Dhaka, the planet’s second most populous city, is on track to become the world’s largest city by 2050, according to the UN World Urbanization Prospects 2025 report. This dramatic rise
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International
Icy storm threatens Americans with power outages, extreme cold
The massive storm system was set to drop a mix of freezing rain and heavy snow starting Friday evening
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Defiant protests over US immigration crackdown, child's detention
Protests erupted after a 5-year-old boy and his father were detained from their driveway by ICE
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US military to prioritise homeland and curbing China, limit support for allies
Both the Biden and Trump strategies say homeland defense is important, but their descriptions of the threats facing the US differ significantly.
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What is Trump's 'Board of Peace' and who will govern Gaza?
US President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" initiative could rival the United Nations and mediate in other global conflicts, according to a copy of its charter seen by Middle East
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Gold nears $5,000, silver shines as stocks churn to end turbulent week
The dollar retreated, falling to a four-month low against the euro.
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Iran will treat any attack as 'all-out war against us,' says senior Iran official
Earlier, Trump said an 'armada' was heading towards Iran
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UK PM slams Trump for saying NATO troops avoided Afghan front line
Trump also repeated his suggestion that NATO would not come to the aid of the US if asked to do so.
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Sport
Heat-hit Sinner survives Spizzirri test to reach last 16
A misfiring Jannik Sinner dropped a rare set before taming American underdog Eliot Spizzirri in a drama-filled clash in wilting heat to make the last 16 at the Australian Open
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'Everyone is in a state of uncertainty', says Shanto after BPL triumph
Bangladesh Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto capped off an impressive Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) campaign by leading Rajshahi Warriors to the title with a 63-run victory over Chattogram Royals in
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Inter fight back to thrash Pisa, extend Serie A lead to six points
Inter Milan roared back from two goals down to hammer promoted Pisa 6-2 on Friday and move six points clear at the top of Serie A
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BPL: Shoriful sets new record with 26 wickets in a season
In total, Shoriful finished the tournament with 26 wickets in 12 matches, bowling 44.5 overs at an impressive average of 10.07 and an economy rate of 5.84.
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Suryakumar, Kishan star as India thrash New Zealand in second T20I
Blistering knocks by skipper Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan led India to a crushing seven-wicket win over New Zealand on Friday, giving them a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20
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Teenage giantkiller Jovic gets help from 'kind' Djokovic in Melbourne
Giantkiller Iva Jovic has credited "kind and attentive" Novak Djokovic for helping her make a splash at the Australian Open, with the 18-year-old taking tips from the 24-time Grand Slam
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Arbeloa hopes Monaco thrashing can be turning point in Real Madrid's season
Real Madrid's 6-1 demolition of Ligue 1 side AS Monaco in the Champions League could mark a turning point in their season as they chase a fifth consecutive LaLiga victory,
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Politics
Historic Mass Uprising Day today
The historic Mass Upsurge Day will be observed on Saturday to commemorate the 1969 movement against the Pakistani military ruler Ayub Khan, leading to the Liberation War of Bangladesh.
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BNP candidate seeks security after activist killed in Natore
Bangladesh Nationalist Party candidate for the Natore-3 (Singra) constituency Anwar Hossain sought police protection after one of his campaign team members had been hacked to death on Wednesday night.
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Trump’s Greenland Grab
In 2019, when Donald Trump first proclaimed that the United States should “buy Greenland,” Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen rightly dismissed the idea as “absurd.” Greenland is not for sale,
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Nahid vows to curb extortion
National Citizen Party convener and Dhaka-11 candidate from the 10-party alliance in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections, Md Nahid Islam, on Friday pledged to address persistent gas shortages and extortion
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আলোচিত
একটি শক্তি বিদেশিদের গোলামি করে রাজনীতি করছে: সালাহউদ্দিন আহমদ
একটি শক্তি বিদেশিদের গোলামি করে রাজনীতি করছে বলে মন্তব্য করেন সালাহউদ্দিন আহমদ। আজ শুক্রবার জুমার নামাজের আগে চকরিয়া উপজেলার সুরাজপুর-মানিকপুর ইউনিয়নের উত্তর মানিকপুর গ্রামে আয়োজিত পথসভায় তিনি এসব কথা বলেন।
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বিশ্বকাপ না খেললে একাধিক সংকটে পড়বে বাংলাদেশ
যুব ও ক্রীঢ়া উপদেষ্টা অধ্যাপক আসিফ নজরুল স্পষ্টভাবে জানিয়েছেন নিরাপত্তাশঙ্কায় বাংলাদেশ ভারতে গিয়ে বিশ্বকাপ খেলবে না।
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যুক্তরাষ্ট্র–জামায়াত যোগাযোগ উদ্বেগজনক ইঙ্গিত: ফরহাদ মজহার
যুক্তরাষ্ট্র–জামায়াত, যোগাযোগ উদ্বেগজনক ইঙ্গিত: ফরহাদ মজহার
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ধর্মের নামে মুনাফেকি করছে একটি দল: মির্জা ফখরুল
বিএনপি মহাসচিব মির্জা ফখরুল ইসলাম আলমগীর বলেছেন, একটি রাজনৈতিক দল ধর্মের নামে মুনাফেকি করছে। তারা সাধারণ মানুষকে বিভ্রান্ত করার চেষ্টা করছে।
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অষ্টগ্রামে বিএনপির জনসভায় চেয়ার বসানো নিয়ে সংঘ'র্ষ, আহত অন্তত ৩০
কিশোরগঞ্জের অষ্টগ্রাম উপজেলার শোরগঞ্জ এলাকায় বিএনপির নির্বাচনি জনসভায় চেয়ারে বসাকে কেন্দ্র করে বিএনপি ও যুবদলের নেতাকর্মীদের মধ্যে দফায় দফায় চেয়ার ছোড়াছুড়ি ও সংঘর্ষের ঘটনা ঘটেছে। এতে উভয় পক্ষের অন্তত ৩০
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উন্নয়ন অগ্রগতি সমৃদ্ধিকে এগিয়ে নিতে ধানের শীষকে বিজয়ী করতে হবে: সালাহউদ্দিন
বিএনপির স্থায়ী কমিটির সদস্য সালাহউদ্দিন আহমদ বলেছেন, বাংলাদেশের স্বাধীনতার ঘোষণা দিয়েছেন শহিদ জিয়াউর রহমান, এ দেশের উন্নয়ন এবং স্বাধীনতা রক্ষা করেছে বিএনপি। এ
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জামায়াত-আওয়ামী লীগ ছেড়ে বিএনপিতে যোগদান তিন শতাধিক নেতাকর্মীর
জামায়াত-জাতীয় পার্টি ছেড়ে বিএনপিতে যোগদান তিন শতাধিক নেতাকর্মীর
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ধোঁকা দিয়ে ক্ষমতায় যাওয়ার স্বপ্ন পূরণ হবে না: চরমোনাই পীর
ইসলামী আন্দোলনের আমীর চরমোনাই পীর মুফতী সৈয়দ মুহাম্মাদ রেজাউল করিম বলেছেন, আমরা প্রথমে ৫ দল ও পরে ৮ দলে গঠনের মাধ্যমে একবাক্স নীতিতে ইসলামের আদর্শ বাস্তবায়ন করতে চেয়েছিলাম। কিন্তু একটি
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Business
Business community wants well-defined economic roadmap
Political parties need to prioritise law and order, macroeconomic stability, and ease of doing business in their election manifestos, say business leaders and trade bodies.
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Govt approves EPA signing with Japan
The interim government’s advisory council yesterday approved the signing of an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with Japan, paving the way for duty-free market access for Bangladeshi exports to the East
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Affluent banks invest surplus liquidity in lower-interest state instrument
A major cut in the interest rate on standing deposit facility (SDF) can hardly stop affluent banks from loading their surplus funds into the state-guaranteed deposit instrument despite lower gains
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Editorial
Election 2026: Amid a crowd of millionaires, ‘poor’ candidates much discussed
Elections are synonymous with money in Bangladesh. Even contesting a union Parishad election requires spending millions of taka. A parliamentary election, needless to say, costs far more. In the past,
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Dhaka College: A short visit to some memories half centuries old
I ended up next to the New Market near Azimpur Dhaka after God knows when. I was at the Kalbela newspaper office to meet my colleague, collaborator and friend Sonjoy
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Education needs youth leadership
EVERY year, International Day of Education invites the world to pause and reflect on a deceptively simple question: what kind of education do we need for the future? In 2026,
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Political parties fail women once again
The number of female candidates in the 13th national elections scheduled for February 12 has, as the final candidature list published by the Election Commission on January 22 shows, dropped
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Growing menace of unregulated rickshaws
THE uncontrolled spread of battery-run rickshaws has emerged as one of the most pressing sources of disorder on the road, especially in Dhaka, where unregistered electric three-wheelers now dominate both
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Entertainment
Vicky Zahed to direct romantic thriller ‘Pulsirat’
Filmmaker Vicky Zahed is set to make a new romantic thriller titled “Pulsirat”. The film will be produced by SVF Alpha-I Entertainment Limited.
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BTS’ upcoming album sets new milestone with record-breaking preorders
BTS have added yet another achievement to their global legacy even before their next album hits shelves. The group’s fifth studio album, “Arirang”, has crossed the four-million mark in preorders
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The economic mood shaping modern cinema
Cinema has always followed money with remarkable intuition. Long before balance sheets make headlines, economic pressure finds its way into scripts, pacing, characters, and the scale of dreams that feel
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Apu Biswas returns to OTT with ‘Shikar’
Continuing her comeback, she has now signed a new web film titled “Shikar”, directed by Kamruzzaman Roman, marking her latest venture into web-based content.
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