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How to make essential medicines affordable and accessible in Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s reversion to an outdated medicine policy risks jeopardising patient affordability and the sustainable supply of drugs.
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3 madrasa teachers arrested over alleged torture of two students in Gazipur
The 13-year-old boys were allegedly beaten, restrained and burned with heated iron over an incident while playing
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Youth and Entrepreneurs
For many Bangladeshi consumers, one simple phrase carries memories that go far beyond advertising: “Tumi Ami Aar Danish, Amader Danish”. For generations, Danish was never just a condensed milk brand.
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A home that stands against the tide
For Kalpona Sornokar, a home has never been a place she could take for granted. She has had to rebuild hers again and again. Kalpona lives with her husband and
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Bride’s siblings among four killed as lorry hits microbus returning from wedding in Ctg
Seven others injured in the accident in Karnaphuli early today
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Two dancers gang-raped in mid river after being lured for performance at wedding: Police
Case filed against five; one arrested in connection with the alleged assault in Brahmanbaria
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Baker elected president of Jatiya Chhatra Shakti, Tahmid gen secy
Abu Baker Majumder has been elected president and Tahmid Al Mudassir Chowdhury general secretary of Jatiya Chhatra Shakti, the student wing of the National Citizen Party (NCP), at its first
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Bangladesh
Third LNG terminal deal: Chinese firm tipped despite cheaper offers
US company NS Energy Navigation’s chief executive is the grandson of a ruling party lawmaker, which raises questions about the fairness of the selection process.
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Measles outbreak / 1,000 mothers mourn empty arms
For thousands of homes, the prolonged illness has triggered severe financial distress, forcing families into a cycle of borrowing money, taking out high-interest loans, or liquidating assets to cover out-of-pocket
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DSEX drops below 5,500-mark in early trading
Stocks opened lower on Sunday, with the key index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) falling below the 5,500-point threshold in early trading as risk-averse investors continued selling amid persistent
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GPH Ispat plans to raise Tk 9.68b through rights shares
GPH Ispat Ltd has proposed raising nearly Tk 9.68 billion through a rights share issue to repay loans, as the steel manufacturer seeks to strengthen its financial position and reduce
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The Babui Pakhi nest: Nature's masterful craftsmanship
The Babui pakhi (weaver bird) skillfully weaves its nest using twigs, grass and leaf fibers. Hanging from the branches of trees, these nests seem like exquisite works of art by
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Power system running with little backup
Bangladesh’s power system has little effective backup as shortages and technical problems simultaneously constrain gas, coal and liquid fuel generation, leaving the grid increasingly vulnerable when a major power plant
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From daily wages to their own businesses
With training, market links and community support, women in Khagrachhari’s Guimara finding new ways to support their families
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International
France apologizes for UN diplomatic spat with Washington
France's permanent mission to the UN published the apology Friday, saying it regretted a post on X criticizing the United States' commitment to human rights.
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BRICS Summit Day 2: What leaders will discuss after adopting New Delhi Declaration
The 11 full BRICS members now account for about 49.5% of the world’s population, 40% of global GDP and 26% of global trade, while another 10 nations participate as partner
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Ramaphosa calls for accountability for ‘atrocities’ in Palestine, Sudan and Iran
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for accountability for “atrocities, for the ongoing genocide against the people of Palestine, for the crimes committed against the people of the Sudan,
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CIA documents reveal Osama Bin Laden considered attacks in India before 9/11
India was among the countries former al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden had considered targeting, according to documents released by the US Central Intelligence Agency. The CIA on Friday released more
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Yemen government forces say hit Houthis in Red Sea city
Yemen's Saudi-backed government forces said Saturday that they had struck Iran-allied Houthi fighters in the Red Sea city of Mocha, as the number of civilians forced to flee the renewed
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DR Congo's worst Ebola epidemic ever passes 7,000 cases
More than 7,000 Ebola cases have been recorded in the Democratic Republic of Congo's worst outbreak of the deadly disease ever, according to figures released Saturday by Congolese authorities
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Houthi advance in Yemen puts US in a new bind
A lightning offensive by the Iran-aligned Houthis has put the militants in a position to control a crucial Middle East waterway, creating a major new problem for US President Donald
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Technology
Anthropic CEO urges time for AI safety
The CEO of Anthropic said Saturday the artificial-intelligence industry should slow its fast-moving development to give safety measures time to catch up. Without such a slowdown, Dario Amodei warned that
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Mobile cyberthreats rise 108% in Bangladesh: Kaspersky
The number of mobile cyberthreat detections in Bangladesh rose 108 percent year-on-year to 1,859 in the first quarter of 2026, according to cybersecurity company Kaspersky.
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Vmoto launches two electric scooters in Bangladesh
Vmoto has recently launched two new electric scooters, the CU Ducati edition and CU mini, in Bangladesh through local distributor Simba Motors.
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UAE rethinks billion dollar AI data centre project after Iran attacks: report
The United Arab Emirates is revising plans for a 5-gigawatt artificial intelligence (AI) data centre project after attacks linked to the US-Iran war prompted officials to reconsider how and where
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Neurons may build their identity after birth, study finds
Neurons – nerve cells that transmit signals throughout the body – may not simply inherit their identity from the stem cells that produce them, according to a new study by
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40,000 grounded icebergs around Antarctica mapped in high resolution
Nearly 40,000 stationary icebergs around Antarctica have been mapped for the first time, providing a new baseline for modelling coastal ice stability and understanding broader environmental changes. Researchers have mapped
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Sport
Rybakina reigns serene as new world number one
Elena Rybakina punctuated her rise to world number one with a US Open title on Sunday, but the Kazakh star at the summit of the women's game remains an enigmatic
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‘He made a difference’: Mourinho praises game-changer Guler
Arda Guler’s introduction proved the turning point as Real Madrid regained control after a shaky start to the second half and defeated Rayo Vallecano 4-1 on Saturday to pull level
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Ruthless Rybakina dethrones Sabalenka to capture first US Open crown
Elena Rybakina delivered a devastating display to dethrone two-time defending champion Aryna ​Sabalenka with a 6-4 5-7 6-2 win in the US Open final on Saturday, earning a third Grand
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Liverpool draw blank as Iraola's players struggle to click
Andoni Iraola remains unbeaten as Liverpool's new coach but a drab 0-0 home draw with Fulham on Saturday continued an underwhelming start to the Premier League season for a side
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Rybakina triumphs in US Open, denies Sabalenka three-peat
Elena Rybakina denied Aryna Sabalenka a third straight US Open title on Saturday, punctuating her rise to world number one with a 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 victory over the player she's
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'We killed the game in the first half': Mbappe brace helps Real sink Rayo
Kylian Mbappe struck twice to help Real Madrid smash Rayo Vallecano 4-1 on Saturday to pull level with Barcelona at the top of LaLiga.
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Arteta blasts 'unacceptable' Sunderland penalty despite Arsenal win
Mikel Arteta said the decision to award Sunderland a penalty could have cost Arsenal the Premier League title, even though his side emerged 2-0 winners at the Stadium of Light
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বাংলাদেশ থেকে কোনো হুজুরকে ঢুকতে দেব না: পশ্চিমবঙ্গের মুখ্যমন্ত্রী শুভেন্দু অধিকারীর কড়া বার্তা - DesheBideshe
কলকাতা, ১২ সেপ্টেম্বর - বাংলাদেশ থেকে আসা কোনো ধর্মীয় বক্তা বা ইসলামি দাওয়াতদাতাকে আর পশ্চিমবঙ্গে প্রবেশ করতে দেওয়া হবে না বলে স্পষ্ট জানিয়ে দিয়েছেন রাজ্যের মুখ্যমন্ত্রী শুভেন্দু অধিকারী। চলতি বছর
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আসুন এবার রাষ্ট্রকে পুনর্গঠন করি : প্রধানমন্ত্রী
ডেঙ্গু কিভাবে হয় আমরা জানি। ভাঙ্গারি, কাগজপত্র বিভিন্ন জায়গায় পড়ে থাকে, প্লাস্টিক ও মাটির বিভিন্ন জিনিস পড়ে থাকতে দেখা যায়। সেখানে পানি জমে এই ডেঙ্গু বহনকারী এসিড মশা তৈরি হয়।
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Politics
Jamaat offered govt energy experts, got no response
Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer and Leader of the Opposition Shafiqur Rahman yesterday said he had offered the government a team of technical experts from home and abroad to help address the crisis
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BNP to finalise Thakurgaon-1 by-election candidate on Sept 18
BNP will finalise its candidate for the Thakurgaon-1 by-election on September 18 following a decision by the party’s nomination board, BNP Acting Secretary General Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said Saturday
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Wanted to provide technical team on power, energy to govt, but got no response: Shafiqur
Jamaat ameer says opposition party will cooperate with govt in national interest but will not support it blindly
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BNP moves to fill vacant posts in party committees: Rizvi
Party nomination for Thakurgaon-1 by-election on September 18, he says
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Shafiqur urges media professionals to perform duties with patriotism
Says media is the 'most powerful of the four pillars of the state'
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Dhaka still eyeing ‘conducive’ setting for PM’s Delhi visit
While the chapter of Bangladesh’s participation in the BRICS Summit this week appears to be closed, Dhaka and New Delhi are now turning their attention to a possible bilateral visit
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Rizvi questions repeated power disruptions from Adani plant
BNP Acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Saturday questioned whether sabotage or a conspiracy is behind repeated disruptions in electricity supply from the Adani power plant in India. “One
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Business
Bakery prices rising 20pc, small bites getting smaller for cost cutting
Prices of bakery products are set to rise up to 20 per cent while some low-priced items become smaller in size without a change in their sticker rate through shrinkflation
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Tightening yarn imports could secure 1.5m jobs
Bangladesh's textile and spinning industries could help restore a significant number of jobs lost over the past three years and create new employment opportunities, potentially securing nearly 1.5 million jobs
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Non-tax revenue surges in fourth quarter of FY26
Bangladesh's non-tax revenue surged nearly threefold in the final quarter of last fiscal year (FY2025-26), driven largely by dividend payouts from state enterprises, interest earnings and administrative fees. The collection
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Editorial
We need a long-term dengue control plan
Individual responsibility is important, but are experts being heard, too?
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Building a centralised digital health system for better care and accountability
Bangladesh’s health sector stands at an important crossroads. On the one hand, we face the challenge of ensuring quality, accessible, and affordable healthcare for a large population.
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Cutting carbon emissions: Bangladesh needs action, not promises
Bangladesh is among the countries most vulnerable to climate change, yet its contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions remains relatively small. This apparent contradiction, however, should not become an excuse
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Will dismantling RAB without changing its structure serve any purpose?
During the tenure of the Awami League government, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) has been heavily criticised due to its involvement in enforced disappearances, extrajudicial killings, torture in secret detention
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A civil alternative for property transfers is a citizen’s right
The debate over the recently passed Property Transfer (Amendment) Act, 2026—particularly the provision recognising a distinct form of property transfer that allows donors to retain lifetime usufruct rights—has again raised
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Entertainment
83rd Venice Int’l Film Festival: ‘Woman Unknown’ wins Golden Lion, John Malkovich takes Best Actor
May el-Toukhy’s “Woman Unknown” has won the Golden Lion for best film at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival, with the Danish drama also earning Mathilde Arcel the Volpi Cup
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Farida Parveen remembered on first death anniversary
Parveen died on September 13, 2025, after suffering from kidney complications. She was 70.
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Lady Gaga welcomes first child with fiance at 40
Pop superstar Lady Gaga welcomed her first child with fiance Michael Polansky, US media reported today, Friday. The 40-year-old "Bad Romance" singer, whose real name is Stefani Germanotta, began dating
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Mimi Chakraborty to get married in December, who is the groom?
West Bengal actress Mimi Chakraborty is also quite popular in Bangladesh. Her popularity here grew further after she starred opposite Shakib Khan in Raihan Rafi’s Toofan in 2024. The film’s
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Health
Dhaka's air unhealthy for sensitive groups
Dhaka ranked 11th among the world’s cities with the worst air quality on Sunday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 108 at 09:15 am. According to the
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When cancer enters a home, no one should face it alone
A cancer diagnosis rarely affects one person alone. It enters a home, sits beside relatives and follows families long after the hospital appointment ends.
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Life style
Princess Diana's 'revenge dress' to go up for auction in New York
Princess Diana's famous "revenge dress" that she wore on the evening that then-Prince Charles made a public admission of adultery is to be auctioned in New York in December. Diana
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