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Can sluice gates fix the haor waterlogging crisis?

Unplanned embankments cause Haor waterlogging, requiring a hybrid model of scientific planning and local community water management.

9h - Daily Star - (original version)

What the ‘not all men’ defence always misses

The issue is not whether every man is guilty, but why male defensiveness so often overrides women’s lived experiences

9h - Daily Star - (original version)

Pope blasts ‘exploitation’ on visit to Angola

Pope Leo XIV condemned exploitation and corruption by the rich and powerful on Monday during a visit to Angola’s diamond-rich northeast, returning to a theme of his 11-day tour of

9h - New Age - (original version)

Starmer admits should never have named Mandelson as US envoy

Embattled prime minister Keir Starmer said Monday he had been wrong to appoint Labour politician Peter Mandelson as UK envoy to Washington, seeking to quell anger over a scandal surrounding

9h - New Age - (original version)

Pakistan places $1.5 billion Sudan weapons sale on hold after Saudi objection, sources say

Saudis drop the idea of financing the deal

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EU highlights backing for Palestinians amid ME War

European backers put on a show of support for the Palestinian Authority and the push for a two-state solution Monday, as the US-Israeli war with Iran has dragged focus away

9h - New Age - (original version)

Lebanon president says Israel talks aim to end hostilities

Lebanese president Joseph Aoun said Monday that planned talks with Israel aim to end hostilities and the occupation in the south, despite the rejection of negotiations by Hezbollah and its

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Bangladesh

Khalilur Rahman meets Belgium Foreign Minister

Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman has met with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Belgium, Maxime Prévot, in Brussels today, Monday, reaffirming Bangladesh’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relationship, says a

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PM announces Bogura as country’s 13th city corporation

After nearly 150 years since its establishment, Bogura Pourashava has been upgraded to the status of a city corporation. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, who is now in Bogura on a

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Bangladesh faces telecom shutdowns due to fuel shortages

Bangladesh faces a widespread shutdown of mobile phones without rapid improvements in fuel shortages sparked by the Middle East war, operators said Monday.

9h - New Age - (original version)

HC ousts journalists from courtroom

Journalists were asked to leave the courtroom of a High Court bench on Monday before a hearing on a constitutional matter, raising fresh concerns over the press’s access to judicial

9h - New Age - (original version)

Reserved women’s seats in Parliament: Jamaat nominates 8, NCP and others nominate 5

Candidates have been finalised for the reserved women’s seats in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad from the 11-party electoral alliance led by Jamaat-e-Islami. Eight women from Jamaat will enter Parliament, while

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Commerce Minister explains why fuel price hike ‘won’t significantly raise inflation’

The Minister for Industries and Commerce, Khandakar Abdul Muktadir, has claimed that the recent increase in fuel prices will not significantly drive up inflation. “It is important to understand why

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Energy crisis: Generator-dependent mobile networks under pressure from power shortages

The ongoing load-shedding and power crisis in the country are now beginning to affect mobile network infrastructure. Due to the irregular supply from the national grid, network operations have become

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International

Israel never talked me into war with Iran: Trump

Trump also said "the results in Iran will be amazing" in the post, which came as the United States prepared to resume negotiations in Pakistan

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Vance has not yet left for Iran talks in Pakistan: Reuters

Iran considering participation in peace talks but no decision made

9h - Daily Star - (original version)

Kosovo National Day celebrated in Dhaka

The Embassy of the Republic of Kosovo in Dhaka on Sunday celebrated the 18th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Kosovo, bringing together a gathering of government dignitaries,

9h - New Age - (original version)

Iran considers US talks in Pakistan with blockade still unresolved

Pakistan source said Trump was told US blockade is obstacle to talks

9h - Daily Star - (original version)

Trump says Iran deal to be signed ‘today’ in Pakistan

He was willing to meet Iran’s leaders face to face after breakthrough in talks

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Aim is to take full control of borders

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun yesterday said that planned talks with Israel aim to end hostilities and the occupation in the south, despite the rejection of negotiations by Hezbollah and its

9h - Daily Star - (original version)

Technology

TikTok removed over 15 million videos in Bangladesh in Q4 2025

TikTok removed more than 15 million videos in Bangladesh during the final quarter of 2025, according to its latest Community Guidelines Enforcement Report.

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Google Gemini Notebooks now free for all users

Google has expanded access to 'Notebooks' in the Gemini app to users on the free tier, following an initial launch earlier this month for paid subscribers, according to an announcement

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Anthropic launches AI visual tool Claude Design

Anthropic has introduced Claude Design, a new tool that allows users to collaborate with its AI assistant to create visual work, including prototypes, slides, wireframes, and marketing materials, according to

15h - Daily Star - (original version)

LinkedIn says AI is not hiring slowdown

LinkedIn's top legal and policy executive says the company's data does not support the narrative that artificial intelligence is responsible for the ongoing decline in hiring, but warns that the

15h - Daily Star - (original version)

Netflix to roll out TikTok-style vertical video feed

Netflix is preparing to roll out a TikTok-style vertical video feed within its apps this month, while also signalling a broad expansion of artificial intelligence across its recommendation systems, content

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Sport

Tanzim Sakib added to Tigers squad for third New Zealand ODI

Pacer Tanzim Hasan Sakib has been drafted into the Bangladesh squad for the third and final ODI against New Zealand, scheduled for April 23 in Chattogram.

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Tamim-led BCB eyes early election in June

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is set to hold its next election ahead of the scheduled deadline, with the ad hoc committee aiming to complete preparations by June.

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Rubel given BCB farewell after announcing retirement

Former Bangladesh pacer Rubel Hossain was accorded a farewell by the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today, Monday less than a week after he announced

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Nahid Rana stars as Bangladesh down New Zealand to level series at 1-1

Pace sensation Nahid Rana took 5-32 to lead Bangladesh to a comfortable six-wicket win over New Zealand in the second one-day international and level the three-match series at 1-1 on

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‘Bowling in right areas’ guides Rana’s fiery comeback

The young pacer, who endured a costly outing in the series opener, responded in style with figures of 5-32 from his full quota of 10 overs, including a maiden.

9h - Daily Star - (original version)

Konate close to agreeing new Liverpool contract

Ibrahima Konate has revealed he is close to agreeing a new contract to stay at Liverpool beyond the end of the season.

9h - Daily Star - (original version)

Real Madrid coach Arbeloa launches stout defence of Mbappe

Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa mounted a strong defence of French superstar Kylian Mbappe, who was criticised for what some perceived as ignoring his defensive responsibilities in last week's Champions

9h - Daily Star - (original version)

Politics

Ruling, opposition alliances name candidates for reserved JS seats for women

The ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party-led alliance and the opposition Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance on Monday announced the names of their nominees for the reserved seats for women in Jatiya Sangsad.

3h - New Age - (original version)

PM warns of conspiracies

Prime minister Tarique Rahman has urged the people of the country to remain vigilant, alleging that ‘clandestine forces’ that do not believe in Bangladesh’s existence and independence are conspiring to

3h - New Age - (original version)

‘They say nothing about women’s freedom or development’

PM says ‘covert manipulators’ trying to mislead public in the name of ‘reforms’

9h - Daily Star - (original version)

Opposition leader’s adjournment motion on fuel crisis dismissed, discussion allowed instead

Queues at fuel pumps prove shortage, opposition leader insists

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Opposition leader for discussion on fuel crisis in JS

Opposition leader in the Jatiya Sangsad Shafiqur Rahman on Monday submitted an adjournment motion to the House seeking a discussion on the ongoing fuel crisis.

3h - New Age - (original version)

Left parties call for scrapping trade deal with US

Leaders of different left-leaning political parties on Monday urged the government to take immediate steps to scrap the trade deal signed with the United States during the tenure of the

3h - New Age - (original version)

Jamaat-led alliance announces 13 nominees for women’s reserved seats

List includes eight Jamaat nominees, two from NCP and one each from Jagpa and Bangladesh Khelafat Majlis, along with a representative of a July martyr’s family

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Business

US trade bodies urge USTR not to impose new tariffs

The American Apparel and Footwear Association (AAFA), along with several other organisations, has urged the United States Trade Representative (USTR), the US government’s chief trade body, not to impose any

9h - Daily Star - (original version)

Bangladesh faces $7.86 billion trade gap with India, reveals minister

Bangladesh industries minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Monday informed parliament that the country witnessed its highest trade imbalance with India among SAARC member countries, with the gap reaching US$ 7.86

9h - New Age - (original version)

BUET team gains global recognition in HAAD competition

The BUET team—Mainul Hasan Seam, Jahra Jarin Jemi and Sakib Nasir Khan from the Department of Architecture—was selected among the top finalists.

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Editorial

Protect youth from irregular migration

Implement targeted programmes to prevent human trafficking from Bangladesh.

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Mitigation measures must to help low-income people

THE increase in fuel oil prices, driven by geopolitical tension in the Middle East and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, may be explicable in a global context. Yet, their

9h - New Age - (original version)

Household service workers in need of legal framework

REGULATORY vacuum and enforcement failure in domestic household services leave both employers and workers unprotected, but not on equal terms. The High Court’s directing the government to explain its failure

9h - New Age - (original version)

In search of an integrated statistical data warehouse

Groundwork, according to a report carried in this newspaper, is on for putting in place an integrated statistical data warehouse (ISDW). With the integration, the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS)

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Double whammy of fuel and fertilizer crises

Production at the state-owned Diammonium Phosphate Fertilizer Company Limited (DAPFCL) at Anowara Upazila in Chattogram came to a halt on Saturday (April 18) due to an acute shortage of ammonia.

9h - The Financial Express - (original version)

Entertainment

‘Every age has its own beauty’: Tauquir Ahmed on turning 60

He also recalled that Tanvir Mokammel once told him “Naiori” could have been a film, but since it aired on television, it did not receive the recognition it deserved. “The

9h - Daily Star - (original version)

‘Life does not end here’: Kanak Chapa on not securing reserved seat

Singer Kanak Chapa has shared a measured response after failing to secure a party nomination from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) for the reserved seats for women, reiterating her desire

9h - Daily Star - (original version)

WrestleMania 42 Night 2: Lesnar retires, Reigns wins title

Roman Reigns reclaimed championship gold, defeating CM Punk in the main event of WrestleMania 42 Night Two on Sunday (April 19) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

21h - Daily Star - (original version)

Babita honoured with Who’s Who award in Dhaka

Reflecting on the recognition, Babita said the award held special significance for her. “Every achievement brings joy, but this feels different. My father knew about Who’s Who, and receiving this

21h - Daily Star - (original version)

Health

Eye care should be an integral part of comprehensive health care: Orbis CEO

COX’S BAZAR, April 20: Orbis International President and CEO Kathleen A. Sherwin has said eye care should not be considered a standalone service, but an integral part of comprehensive health

3h - The Financial Express - (original version)

Measles situation in Bangladesh not yet an epidemic: Health minister

Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain said the measles situation in Bangladesh has not yet reached epidemic level as emergency vaccination efforts continue nationwide. The minister shared his assessment on

15h - The Financial Express - (original version)

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