Headline
Sitakunda shipbreaking yard faced legal action over safety violations last month
Department of Inspection for Factories and Establishments says issued repeated reminders, shipyard did not implement directives
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52 Awami League leaders, activists sent to jail over 'Aug 15 gathering'
Police say group was planning flash procession and acts of sabotage
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Independence Day Observed at Pakistan High Commission, Dhaka
Pakistan Independence Day was observed at the Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka today (Friday). The ceremony commenced with the hoisting of the national flag by High Commissioner Mr. Imran Haider
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Delhi court, airport get bomb threat before India's Independence Day
Delhi High Court, Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport and several other locations in India's capital have received “a bomb threat”, a day ahead of the country's 80th Independence Day celebrations.
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At least 9 killed in suspected gas exposure at Sitakunda shipbreaking yard
Workers were inspecting a section of an LNG carrier being dismantled
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'Another 20 seconds and I would have died'
Selim recounts horror as toxic gas kills nine at Sitakunda shipbreaking yard
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Bangladesh
82nd birthday of Begum Khaleda Zia Saturday
The 82nd birthday of former BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister, late Begum Khaleda Zia, will be observed Saturday. Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has announced a series of programmes marking
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After farewell meeting with PM, 2 top JCD leaders reflect on tenure, recall ‘mob’ violence
After a farewell meeting with BNP (Bangladesh Nationalist Party) Chairman and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday night, the two top leaders of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) reflected on
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Barapukuria Thermal Power Plant unit halts production
Amid load shedding across the country, electricity generation at Unit 1 of the Barapukuria Thermal Power Plant in Dinajpur has been suspended again due to a mechanical glitch. The unit
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What caused massive accident at Sitakunda ship-breaking yard
Eight workers have died after being exposed to toxic gas while cutting a scrap ship at a shipbreaking yard in Sitakunda, Chattogram. The co-workers of the victims have alleged that
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2 ships collide at Chittagong port waters, one develops crack in engine room
The collision caused a crack of about one square metre on one side of the oil tanker’s engine room, allowing water to enter. The vessel also experienced a temporary power
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LNG supply halts again from Excelerate terminal, Summit commences supply
Bangladesh has been reeling from a severe gas crisis for over three weeks. The situation worsened further when Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) supplies from Summit’s floating terminal were suspended on
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'PM’s India visit hinges on Hasina issue', say diplomatic sources
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s India visit, sought by both Dhaka and New Delhi, hinges on India’s assurance that ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina will not be allowed to engage in
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International
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in federal case, admits killing insurance CEO
Federal murder and weapons charges were previously dismissed on legal grounds
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US says it can keep naval blockade on Iran 'indefinitely,' vows more economic pressure
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters that the US military has the capability to maintain a naval presence in the region to enforce its blockade of Iran
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Civilian deaths in Ukraine jumped in July as Russia hit cities, UN says
Civilian casualties from the war in Ukraine rose by nearly a third month-on-month in July, to the highest level since May 2022, as Russia struck towns and cities far from
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US says lower oil prices, not Iran's nuclear program, are now top priority in war
Keeping oil and gas cheap for Americans all over the country is goal number one, says JD Vance
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West Bengal govt strips BJP MP of state honour
The West Bengal government yesterday withdrew the Banga Bibhushan award, the state’s highest civilian award, conferred upon BJP MP Nagendra Ray, popularly known as Ananta Maharaj, for alleged derogatory remarks
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Europe Heatwave: More than 135m in Europe face 35°C plus
Areas of Europe home to more than 135 million people -- particularly in France, Italy, Spain and the UK -- were set for temperatures over 35C yesterday as the continent’s
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Sport
Back-to-back days of dominance for the Tigers: Here are the highlights
Tanzid Tamim starred with a spectacular century, perfectly supported by a crucial half-century from skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto.
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'That’s some turnaround': India's Ashwin hails Bangladesh
Bangladesh have caught the cricketing world’s attention after dominating Australia through the first two days of their opening Test in Darwin.
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Govt to establish sporting careers as legitimate profession: Aminul
The government has a plan to develop playgrounds wherever open spaces are available as part of its move to establish careers in sports as a profession field for the country's
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The 'khep' question Bangladesh football needs to address
Several national footballers have come under fire for taking part in ‘khep’ outings earlier this week.
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Bangladesh accept FIFA ASEAN Cup invitation
The National Teams Committee (NTC) of the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) on Friday agreed to accept an invitation to participate in the FIFA ASEAN Cup in Indonesia.
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Maresca uncertain over Rodri's future at Man City
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said "anything can happen" amid reports La Liga champions Barcelona have bid to sign World Cup winner Rodri.
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Politics
Most electoral pledges, programmes for first six months implemented: Rizvi
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Friday said the BNP government has implemented most of its electoral pledges and programmes earmarked for its first six months in
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Govt won't be allowed to stay if energy crisis persists: NCP Convener Nahid Islam
Nahid Islam, Convener of the National Citizen Party (NCP) and Opposition Chief Whip, on Friday warned that the government would not be allowed to remain in power if it continues
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BNP to mark Khaleda Zia's birth anniversary with prayer gatherings on Saturday
The BNP will hold prayer and religious gatherings across Bangladesh on Saturday to mark the birth anniversary of its late chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia. Party offices or
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Business
Delegation due in Dhaka on Aug 17 amid strained ties
Against the backdrop of renewed strains in Bangladesh-India relations, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is moving to strengthen business-to-business engagement, with a high-level delegation of Indian business leaders scheduled
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Dhaka Bank to raise Tk 3b through Perpetual Bond
Dhaka Bank PLC has decided to raise Tk 3 billion through the issuance of a Contingent-Convertible Perpetual Bond to strengthen its capital base in line with Basel III requirements. The
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Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.
The question-and-answer session took place at the Indian Ministry of External Affairs’ weekly briefing in New Delhi today, Friday.
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Editorial
Can July drop in inflation be sustained?
The report that point-to-point inflation fell to 8.32 per cent in July from 9.16 per cent in June is no doubt worth noting. According to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics
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August in the history of South Asia
The month of August carries memories of several critical historical events and turning points in South Asia. Some have significantly shaped the region's history and had a prolonged impact on
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Regulating battery rickshaws necessary
Control production, bring operators under an integrated transport system.
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How not to improve tax collection
The electronic return submission portal for individual taxpayers opened last month for the 2026-27 tax year, and the National Board of Revenue has sweetened the deal with a small incentive.
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Bangladesh must confront its failing research culture
The recent revelation of the retraction of at least 325 research papers (by Bangladeshi researchers) from international journals between 2019 and June 2026 is a cause of concern for the
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Entertainment
‘Dragging artistes to court over every little matter is shameful’: Nusraat Faria
Faria shared her thoughts on the matter in a Facebook post on Thursday (August 13), saying the practice was damaging the country’s entertainment industry.
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The scale of ‘Andhar’ will be unforeseen: Chanchal Chowdhury
Acclaimed actor Chanchal Chowdhury is gearing up for the release of his new film "Andhar", directed by Raihan Rafi. Playing Shamsher in the big-budget production, Chanchal says the film ventures
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Dilruba Doyel, Nishat Priom lead ‘Bihan’ on the realities of working women
Short film “Bihan”, which explores how social attitudes, workplace realities and family pressures create unseen barriers to women’s leadershsetip, is to premiere at 8:00pm today.
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Spardha to take ‘Tobuo Jege Uthi’ to Chattogram, Sylhet and Rajshahi this month
“Tobuo Jege Uthi” examines women’s everyday realities within structures shaped by gender, identity, power and patriarchy.
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Health
Dengue cases surge in Chattogram as 361 infections recorded in 11 days
The district has reported 1,195 dengue cases and three deaths this year, while a DGHS survey identified 8 city wards as high-risk for Aedes mosquito breeding
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Measles-like symptoms claim four more lives
Four children died with measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Friday, bringing the country’s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 894 this year. The
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