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Bonolota Express teaser brings Humayun Ahmed tale to life
The official teaser for the film Bonolota Express, directed by Tanim Noor, was released on social media at 8pm on Wednesday. According to the film’s promotional team, the movie is
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Kala Jahangir arrives as Shakib shoots Prince
Lights, cameras and Kolkata’s old streets — Shakib Khan’s upcoming film Prince is racing toward its Eid-ul-Fitr finish. The shooting of the much-anticipated film has entered its final phase, with
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New publishers promote new writers
At the Amar Ekushey Book Fair 2026, a total of 34 new publishing houses are participating, and they mostly promote new writers.
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UK minister insists asylum reforms ‘fair’ amid blowback
Britain’s interior minister doubled down Thursday on her tough stance on immigration despite criticism from charities and unease within the ruling Labour party that it is shedding left-wing voters...
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German school students rally against army recruitment drive
Thousands of German teenagers skipped school Thursday to join protests against a stepped-up military recruitment drive that many fear may in future involve a form of conscription...
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Wary European states pledge military aid for Cyprus, Gulf
Wary of getting directly involved in the US-Israeli war with Iran, European countries are nevertheless being drawn into the conflict following attacks on Cyprus and Western allies in the Gulf.
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Bangladesh
‘Let my mother know I am here’
A haunting message scrawled on the wall of a secret detention cell has revealed the grim reality of enforced disappearances, a survivor told the International Crimes Tribunal-1 yesterday.
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Dhaka-Sylhet Highway: Land acquisition delays threaten project timeline
Many local landowners feel they are not being compensated fairly
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BSTI conducts drive against unapproved sanitary napkin factory in Rajshahi
A mobile court conducted a drive in Paba Upazila of the Rajshahi Metropolitan area on Wednesday through a joint initiative of the district administration and the Bangladesh Standards and Testing
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Pesticide trader fined in Thakurgaon
A mobile court in Thakurgaon Sadar fined a pesticide trader Tk 20,000 for storing expired pesticides. The drive, conducted on Thursday at the Sugar Mill Market area by the Sadar
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Bangladesh HC grants bail to Anis Alamgir in Anti-Terrorism Act case
The High Court on Thursday granted bail to journalist Anis Alamgir in a case filed under the Anti-Terrorism Act in December last year.
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Eid journey: Slow progress on Elenga flyover threatens severe congestion
Many travellers from 21 districts will use the Dhaka-Tangail-Jamuna Bridge highway, widely known as the gateway to the north.
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Women sidelined in national politics
Experts and politicians have raised alarm over the fact that women made up only around four percent of the candidates in the 13th national election.
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International
US asstt secy talks foreign policy, economic ties with BNP
United States assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asia S Paul Kapur on Thursday met with a delegation from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and discussed areas of bilateral
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34 more ME flights cancelled, 210 in 6 days
At least 34 more Middle Eastern flights were cancelled to and from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka city on Thursday, raising the total number of flights cancelled to 210
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Trump backs Kurds for Iran offensive
US and Israel pounded Iran and Lebanon yesterday as President Donald Trump encouraged Kurdish opposition groups to go on the offensive against Tehran, potentially opening a dangerous new front in
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200 Afghans released from Pakistani jails
A total of 200 Afghan prisoners were released from detention centers in Pakistan last week and have returned to Afghanistan, the country’s Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation said on Thursday.
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France has authorised temporary presence of US aircraft on local bases, official says
French army general staff official confirms arrangement today
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Iran says EU countries will 'pay price' if they stay silent on war
Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei warns European Union
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Russian strike hits cargo ship in Black Sea
Ukraine said yesterday that a Russian drone strike hit a civilian cargo ship in the Black Sea port of Chornomorsk late on Wednesday, wounding several crew members.
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Technology
OpenAI is eyeing contract with NATO: report
OpenAI is considering a contract to deploy its artificial intelligence (AI) technology on the unclassified networks of the NATO, according to a recent report by Reuters citing a person familiar
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Anthropic CEO accuses OpenAI of ‘straight up lies’ over Pentagon deal
The chief executive of Anthropic has sharply criticised rival OpenAI over its recent defence contract with the United States government, accusing the company of misrepresenting the circumstances surrounding the agreement.
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Sport
Bangladesh want to surprise three-time champions
Bangladesh are eyeing another enterprising display after their battling performance against defending champions China PR as the tournament debutants face three-time winners DPR Korea at Western Sydney Stadium in Sydney,
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BCB announces squad for Pakistan ODIs
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the squad for the three-match ODI series against Pakistan today. The squad saw a number of notable omissions from the squad that played
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India reach T20 World Cup final after England fail in epic chase
India clung on to beat England by seven runs in a thrilling T20 World Cup semi-final in Mumbai on Thursday, despite Jacob Bethell's superb 105 that put Harry Brook's side
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Australia beat Iran 4-0 to join South Korea in quarters
South Korea cruised into the final eight with a dominant 3-0 win over an outmatched Philippines.
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Former Bangladesh coach Siddons named Sri Lanka women’s head coach
Siddons has experience coaching at the highest level as he served as the head coach of the Bangladesh men’s team from 2007 to 2011.
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Bangladesh recall Afif, Litton for Pakistan ODIs
Batter Afif Hossain has returned to the ODI setup while T20I captain Litton Das also made his comeback as the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced the squad for the three-match
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When Allen clicks, even the best crumble
On Wednesday, New Zealand’s Finn Allen produced an innings that showcased just how destructive the right-hander can be on his day. A closer look at his career, however, shows that
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অরিজিতের পর এবার গান নিয়ে বড় ঘোষণা দিলেন শ্রেয়া ঘোষাল
বছরের শুরুতে অরিজিৎ সিং-এর ঘোষণায় চমকে গিয়েছিলেন সংগীতপ্রেমীরা। প্লেব্যাক নিয়ে নিজের অবস্থান স্পষ্ট করেছিলেন তিনি। এবার গানের নির্বাচন নিয়ে বড়...
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ট্রাম্প দাবি: দুই সপ্তাহের মধ্যে হামলা না করলে ইরান পেত পারমাণবিক অস্ত্র
মার্কিন প্রেসিডেন্ট ডোনাল্ড ট্রাম্প সম্প্রতি বলেছেন, ইরানে চলমান যৌথ মার্কিন-ইসরায়েলি সামরিক অভিযান ‘জরুরি’ ছিল। তিনি দাবি করেন, “যদি আমরা দুই সপ্তাহের মধ্যে হামলা না করতাম, ইরান ইতিমধ্যে পারমাণবিক অস্ত্র পেয়ে
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আবারও সড়কে মালিক-শ্রমিক সংগঠনের নামে তোলা চাঁদার পক্ষে বললেন মন্ত্রী
আবারও পরিবহন মালিক-শ্রমিক সংগঠনের নামে চাঁদা তোলার পক্ষে বললেন সড়ক পরিবহন, রেল ও নৌ পরিবহনমন্ত্রী শেখ রবিউল আলম।
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Politics
25 injured in Jhenaidah BNP factional clash
AT LEAST 25 people were injured in a factional clash between two groups of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in Shailkupa upazila of Jhenaidah district on Wednesday night.
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Business
MR.DIY opens new outlet at Mirpur-12
Malaysia’s leading home improvement brand, MR.DIY, has inaugurated another new store in the Bangladesh market. The 13th outlet in Bangladesh was officially opened on Thursday, March 5, 2026, in a
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9-day jute fair begins today
President Mohammed Shahabuddin is set to inaugurate nine-day Jute and Multipurpose Jute Products Fair from today...
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China sets lowest growth target in decades
China set its annual growth target at 4.5-5 percent on Thursday, its lowest figure in decades but at the centre of plans to tackle sluggish consumption and a flagging property
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Editorial
Arrogance of big countries and ego of small countries
The Middle East is filled with the smell of gunpowder. On one side are Israel and the United States, and on the other side is Iran. Judging by strength, it
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Welcome move that needs careful planning
THE government’s plan to introduce women-only buses in Dhaka is a welcome move as it can address the persistent troubling reality of urban life for tens of thousands of women.
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High toll of remittances
OVERSEAS migration outflow and remittance inflow has for long been powering the economic engine, supporting household income of millions and strengthening foreign exchange reserves that drives the overall development...
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Special loan facility for factories facing fund crunch
The recent decision by the Bangladesh Bank to introduce a special loan facility for export-oriented factories carries significance that goes beyond a routine financial intervention. At its heart lies the
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Preparedness for a major earthquake
Bangladesh experienced over 30 earthquakes in the past one year. Though most of them were minor in intensity, measuring between 2.9 and 5.7 on the Richter Scale, they sounded the
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Entertainment
First look of ‘Bonolota Express’ sparks curiosity
The first look of Tanim Noor’s upcoming film “Bonolota Express”, set for release this Eid-ul-Fitr, has been unveiled, drawing interest from audiences. Based on Humayun Ahmed’s popular story “Kichukhon”, the
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‘Game of Thrones’ film in development at Warner Bros
Warner Bros is reportedly developing a new film set in the universe of “Game of Thrones”, focusing on the legendary conquest of Westeros by Aegon I Targaryen.
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BTS unveils tracklist for upcoming album ‘Arirang’
Global K-pop sensation BTS has unveiled the tracklist for its upcoming fifth studio album “Arirang”, marking the group’s first full-length release in nearly four years.
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‘Prince’ to mark reopening of Bogura’s Modhuban Cineplex
Officials of Modhuban Cineplex recently said the theatre, which had shut down under the burden of financial losses, is now preparing for a fresh start. By screening “Prince” during Eid,
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Life style
Musings / The democracy of iftar’s aroma
In cities, towns and villages alike, the scents of frying, citrus and spice stitch together the shared anticipation of iftar
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