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The OpenAI–Musk dispute: Who controls the future of AI?
The ongoing dispute between OpenAI and Elon Musk has been framed, at least superficially, as a legal and personal confrontation—a founder challenging the trajectory of an institution he helped to
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Former BB deputy governor Khurshid Alam appointed Islami Bank chairman
Former Bangladesh Bank deputy governor Md Khurshid Alam was appointed chairman of Islami Bank Bangladesh PLC on Sunday amid growing tensions surrounding the country’s largest Shariah-based bank.
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The cotton clause: How the US–Bangladesh trade pact could reshape regional textile trade
Bangladesh’s trade deal with Washington could unlock tariffs, finance and cotton access, reshaping regional textile competition.
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The horror that befell Ramisa
After a five‑day investigation, police yesterday submitted the charge sheet in the case over the brutal rape and murder of eight‑year‑old Ramisa Akhter in the capital’s Pallabi.
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15 killed as truck overturns at Jamuna Bridge east end in Tangail
At least six others injured in the accident at Saratail area early today
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Bangladesh
Prices too high as cattle sales begin
The sale of sacrificial animals at various makeshift cattle markets across Dhaka began yesterday, with a good number of animals having arrived already.
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15 killed in Tangail road mishap
At least 15 people were killed and 10 others injured in a devastating road accident on the Dhaka-Tangail-Jamuna Bridge Highway in Tangail’s Kalihati early Monday...
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‘Unruly people’ attack RAB, police camps at Jungle Salimpur
A gang of ‘unruly people’ attacked RAB and police camps at Jungle Salimpur, an area notorious for criminal activities in Sitakunda upazila in Chattogram, on early Monday...
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One killed, three injured in Munshiganj road accidents
A truck driver was killed and three others were injured in two road accidents on Dhaka-Mawa Expressway at Shreenagar upazila in Munshiganj on early Monday...
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Hajj begins today
The formal rituals of the holy Hajj will begin on Monday as pilgrims start staying in Mina from the morning in line with the religious obligations of Hajj.
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Biman offers gifts, special meals to Eid passengers
Biman Bangladesh Airlines Limited has taken an initiative to distribute gifts to passengers on all international outbound flights on the occasion of the Eid-ul-Azha.
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International
US says Iran deal still possible, as Trump tempers expectations
Marco Rubio said a deal to end the war with Iran could materialise "today"
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With ice cream and giant fans, hajj pilgrims battle searing heat
Despite travelling all the way from Egypt for the annual pilgrimage, Gamal said it was just too hot to spend much time outside during the day, where temperatures crossed 40
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Trump tempers expectations of a Middle East deal with Iran
The war erupted after the United States and Israel attacked the Islamic republic on 28 February and Iran responded with missile and drone attacks
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Iran nuclear deal can't be done 'in 72 hours,' Rubio tells NYT
Rubio: Nuclear deal can’t be done 'on a napkin'
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Million gather in Makkah as hajj begins
More than 1.5 million Muslims will begin the annual hajj pilgrimage in the Saudi holy city of Makkah today.
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Suspected Ebola cases top 900 in DR Congo: WHO chief
Ebola has killed more than 15,000 people across Africa in the past half-century
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Mine kills three Bangladeshis on Myanmar border
At least three Bangladeshis were killed in a landmine explosion on the Myanmar side of the zero line along the Bangladesh-Myanmar border at Ghumdhum union under Naikhyangchari upazila of Bandarban
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Technology
Hotels strive to be found as AI models conduct travel search
Whether using ChatGPT or AI-enabled travel sites like Layla.ai, it is already possible to pose search questions like: "Calm hotel with west-facing balcony" or "Charming hotel with spa that accepts
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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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Scammers reportedly using trusted Microsoft emails to bypass spam filters
Reports shared on social media in recent weeks indicate that recipients have received emails from the official Microsoft address.
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DeepSeek cuts flagship AI model prices by 75% amid Huawei chip expansion
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) company DeepSeek said it would permanently reduce prices for its flagship V4-Pro AI model by 75%, lowering costs to a quarter of their previous level.
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Altman offers $2 million in AI credits to Y Combinator startups for equity
OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman has pledged two million dollars worth of application programming interface (API) tokens to every startup in the current Y Combinator batch in exchange for a
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Sport
'Sad' Nuno apologises to fans after West Ham relegation
West Ham manager Nuno Espirito Santo could not hide his "sadness" after the club were relegated from the Premier League on Sunday's final day of the season despite a 3-0
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King Salah signs off with assist in emotional Liverpool swansong
Mohamed Salah may not have got the goal he wanted to end his nine-year spell at Liverpool, but the Egyptian did manage an assist before making an emotional departure as
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Canada welcomes the world: FIFA World Cup 2026
Canada approaches the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a clear sense of purpose grounded in its values and international outlook. As one of only four countries to have hosted both
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Arsenal lift Premier League trophy after beating Palace
Arsenal lifted the Premier League trophy after celebrating their first game as champions with a 2-1 win against Crystal Palace on Sunday.
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Djokovic fights through tough Roland Garros opener
Djokovic's last Grand Slam title came at the US Open in 2023, and with double-defending Roland Garros champion Carlos Alcaraz missing through injury, he knows this is a big chance
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Argentina superstar Messi exits MLS game in injury scare ahead of World Cup
Argentina superstar Messi was substituted in the 73rd minute at a rain-soaked Nu Stadium in Miami after clutching the back of his left leg and requesting to come off.
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শিশুকে ধর্ষণের পর নদীতে গোসল করিয়ে বাড়ির সামনে রেখে গেলেন প্রতিবেশী
শিশুটি শনিবার দুপুরে বাড়ির পাশে খেলা করছিল। এ সময় প্রতিবেশী সহিদ মিয়া তাকে চিপস কিনে দেয়ার কথা বলে দূরবর্তী নির্জন স্থানে নিয়ে গিয়ে ধর্ষণ করেন।
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সামাজিক যোগাযোগমাধ্যমে ‘লাগামহীন’ আচরণে উদ্বেগ স্বরাষ্ট্রমন্ত্রীর
সামাজিক যোগাযোগমাধ্যমে স্বাধীনতার অপব্যবহার ও ‘লাগামহীন’ আচরণে গভীর উদ্বেগ প্রকাশ করেছেন স্বরাষ্ট্রমন্ত্রী সালাহ উদ্দিন আহমদ।তিনি বলেন, এ ধরনের কর্মকা- দেশের দীর্ঘদিনের পারিবারিক ও সামাজিক মূল্যবোধকে
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ছাত্রদল নেতার মামলায় এনসিপি নেতা তারেক রেজা গ্রেফতার
ঝিনাইদহে ছাত্রদল নেতার মামলায় এনসিপির কেন্দ্রীয় যুগ্ম সদস্য সচিব তারেকুল ইসলাম ওরফে তারেক রেজাকে গ্রেফতার করেছে পুলিশ। রোববার (২৪ মে) সন্ধ্যায় পূর্বঘোষিত সংবা
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Politics
NCP leader Tarek Reza arrested in Jhenaidah clash case
THE police on Sunday evening arrested National Citizen Party central joint member secretary Tarek Reza in connection with a case filed by a Chhatra Dal leader over the recent clash
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Business
Energy security and banking stability should get priority
The business community wants to see the government prioritise energy security, banking stability and practical reforms in the upcoming budget for fiscal year 2026-27, Taskeen Ahmed, the president of the
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High taxes and interest rates stifle investment
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) seeks at least 10 percent higher value-added tax (VAT) collection from businesses each year, regardless of whether their sales grow, according to Riad Mahmud,
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Heavy rain dampens cattle trading as Eid markets open
Heavy rain severely disrupted cattle trading in the city's makeshift markets on Sunday, the opening day of official sales of sacrificial animals ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, dealing a blow to traders
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Editorial
New textbooks again? We must go for real reform
As the BNP government prepares major revisions to school textbooks for the 2027 academic year, the changes reported by the media once again reveal a familiar pattern—authorities continuing to alter
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How zakat can ease the budget gap in social protection
Bangladesh is preparing its next national budget at a difficult moment when living costs remain high, private investment is weak, foreign exchange reserves are under pressure, development needs exceed domestic
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Hold mobile operators accountable for poor services
The fact that the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has yet to publish a final report on the quality of services (QoS) provided by the country’s mobile operators,
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The AI gold rush: Can Bangladesh cash in before the window closes?
Walk into any tech hub in Dhaka these days and you will hear the same conversation repeated in different accents: artificial intelligence is changing everything, and those who move fast
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The rise of CJP and its implications for mainstream politics
The exponential proliferation of followers of the satirical "Cockroach Janata Party (CJP)" on social media sites is a clear sign that people, particularly the young generations, are not happy with
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Entertainment
10 films announced, how many will actually hit theatres this Eid?
However, only a handful of the films have visible promotional campaigns so far. Whether all of them will ultimately make it to cinemas remains to be seen. Several teasers, songs
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Moushumi starrer ‘Contract Marriage’ sees no ticket sales at multiplex
Director Hassan Jahangir challenged the decision in the High Court, and on May 21, a bench led by Justice Habibul Gani granted a three-month stay on the suspension order. The
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‘Rockstar’ cleared for Eid-ul-Azha release
Directed by Azman Rusho, “Rockstar” stars Sabila Nur, Tangia Methila, and Tariq Anam Khan among others. The film has been produced by Anjan Chowdhury Pintu under the banner of Sun
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Oyshee, Black Zang team up for ‘Noakhailla Maiya’
According to the team, “Noakhailla Maiya” will be released on May 25 on Oyshee’s official YouTube channel.
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Health
Measles keeps surging, test positivity hits 61pc in Bangladesh
Measles cases continue to surge across Bangladesh, with the test positivity rate rising to 61.12 per cent among samples tested in the past week at the National Polio and Measles
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Life style
Innovation helps Bangladeshi katan weaving break free from repetition
Revolutionize Bangladeshi heritage textiles with an innovative Jacquard device developed by Tanwy Kabir and Sheikh Saifur Rahman. This technology empowers Mirpur handloom weavers to create large Katan motifs, reducing waste
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Shababa Rashid champions authentic beauty in social media’s filter era
Redefine beauty standards with Dhaka makeup artist Shababa Rashid of AnewMakeover. Rejecting artificial digital filters, this innovative stylist champions natural skin texture, tropical climate realities, and soft glam enhancements that
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