Headline
Kabita Utsab begins with hope of secular democratic country
The two-day Jatiya Kabita Utsab 2026 began on Sunday at the Central Shaheed Minar with the hope for a free and fair election and a democratic, non-sectarian country with good
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Ukraine war talks delayed to Wednesday: Zelensky
A second round of talks between Russian, Ukrainian and US officials on a US-drafted plan to end the nearly four-year Ukraine war will begin on Wednesday, instead of on Sunday,
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200 feared dead in DR Congo landslide
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s government said on Sunday it feared ‘at least 200 dead’ in a ‘massive’ landslide that struck a militia-held mine in the country’s east.
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Khamenei says recent anti-govt protests akin to ‘coup’
Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Sunday that recent anti-government protests that saw killings and vandalism were akin to ‘a coup’.
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Trump says India will buy oil from Venezuela
US president Donald Trump told reporters Saturday on Air Force One that India would buy Venezuelan oil as opposed to buying it from Iran...
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University students protest remark on working women posted from Jamaat ameer’s X account
Demonstrators call the comment offensive, reject hack claim and demand public apology
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Fear now shapes journalism in Bangladesh: Mahfuz Anam tells Al Jazeera
Intimidation, politicisation and online abuse undermine independent journalism, he says
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Bangladesh
Hadi murder case: Rubel confesses after two rounds of remand
Faisal Rubel Ahmed, a close associate of Karim Masud alias Rahul—the prime accused in the murder case of Inkilab Mancha convener Sharif Osman Hadi—has given a confessional statement in court.
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SHOOTING AT LEMON: Trace RAB officers involved: HC
The High Court on Sunday directed the authorities to trace seven Rapid Action Battalion-8 officials involved in the shooting of Md Lemon Hossen in Jhalakati in 2011 and submit their
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5 convicted ex-cops to be in jail until disposal of appeal: SC
The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court on Sunday barred the release of five former members of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police, who were earlier convicted by the International Crimes Tribunal
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Jamaat ameer’s X account posts anti-women remarks
The comment against women allegedly made from the verified X account of Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman has triggered widespread debate and criticism both online and offline.
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‘Jamaat will establish US, Indian types of justice’: Says IAB chief
Coming down heavily on Jamaat-e-Islami, Islami Andolan Bangladesh (IAB) Ameer Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim yesterday said Jamaat plans to hold “secret meetings” with the US and India to implement “their
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Export, import disrupted as strike cripples Ctg port
The disruption of operational activities at the Chattogram port for the second consecutive day on Sunday raised concerns among businesses over export delays, transport paralysis and losses across the supply
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Tejgaon College student’s body recovered at Jigatala
A Tejgaon College student’s hanging body was recovered from his rented house in the capital’s Jigatola area.
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International
Western feminists’ silence over abuse of Palestinians in Israeli prisons condemned
Sixty-eight Bangladeshi women rights activists have condemned the silence and complicity of mainstream western feminists over sexual abuse and torture of Palestinians in Israeli prisons.
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Israel partially reopens Rafah crossing
Israel partially reopened the Rafah crossing between the devastated Gaza Strip and Egypt yesterday following months of urging from humanitarian organisations, though access is limited to the movement of people.
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Iran warns of ‘regional war’ if US attacks
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei yesterday warned of a “regional war” if the United States attacked following heavy military deployments by Washington in the Gulf.
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Ukraine thanks Musk for blocking Russia’s Starlink use
Ukraine’s defence minister yesterday thanked Elon Musk after the US tycoon said efforts to stop Russia from using Starlink satellites for drone attacks seemed to have worked.
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India dismisses Epstein file reference to Modi as baseless
India on Friday firmly rejected any insinuation of wrongdoing after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s name appeared in a reference contained in newly released files from the United States Department of
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Iran’s Khamenei likens protests to coup, warns of regional war
Iran’s supreme leader on Sunday likened recent anti-government protests to a “coup,” warning that any US attack on the Islamic Republic following Washington’s military deployments in the Middle East would
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Silver: Why the price of poor man’s gold has hit a record
Silver has experienced a remarkable bull market, more than quadrupling in value from around $30 per ounce at the start of the year to an all-time high of $120.44 per
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Technology
Jobs of the week
Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
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Steps to stop Russia from using Starlink seem to have worked, Musk says
Elon Musk said that measures taken by SpaceX to prevent the unauthorised use of its Starlink satellite internet service by Russia appeared to be effective, amid concerns that the technology
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Nvidia to make ‘huge’ investment in OpenAI: CEO Huang
Nvidia plans to make what its chief executive, Jensen Huang, described as a “huge” investment in OpenAI, signalling continued backing for the ChatGPT maker, according to a recent report by
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EC website flaw exposes personal data of about 14,000 journalists
A technical flaw in an online application system introduced by Bangladesh’s Election Commission ahead of the 13th national parliamentary election has exposed the personal information of at least 14,000 journalists,
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Sport
Not preparing for a World Cup but smiles return
“Nothing much, just preparing for the football World Cup.” That was Bangladesh middle-order batter Tawhid Hridoy’s playful post on his official Facebook page yesterday, posted alongside a picture of national
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Man City stunned as Solanke's scorpion kick earns Tottenham a draw
Dominic Solanke's breathtaking scorpion kick delivered a major blow to Manchester City's Premier League title bid as Tottenham fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 on Sunday.
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ICC seeks resolution after Pakistan’s decision to boycott T20 WC match against India
The International Cricket Council (ICC) issued a statement on Sunday in response to Pakistan’s decision to boycott their T20 World Cup match against India, saying it expects the Pakistan Cricket
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Carlos Alcaraz: A history-maker with shades of Federer
Alcaraz has immense respect for Nadal and Djokovic, but the world number one's hero growing up was Roger Federer.
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'Just preparing for the football World Cup'
“Nothing much, just preparing for the football World Cup,” Bangladesh middle-order batter Tawhid Hridoy joked on Facebook on Sunday, sharing photos of national team players kicking a football around at
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আলোচিত
এদের হাতে দেশের দায়িত্ব দিলে এই দেশের অস্তিত্বই রাখবে না: জামায়াত আমির
একটা দল রাষ্ট্রক্ষমতায় গেলে দেশের অস্তিত্ব রাখবে না বলে মন্তব্য করেছেন জামায়াতে ইসলামীর আমির শফিকুর রহমান।
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নারীর নেতৃত্ব কোরআনের পরিপন্থী: জামায়াতের মহিলা বিভাগের সেক্রেটারি
জামায়াতে ইসলামীর মহিলা বিভাগের সেক্রেটারি নুরুন্নেসা সিদ্দীকা বলেছেন, ‘নারীরা জামায়াতের শীর্ষ পদে আসতে পারবেন না—এটি মেনেই আমরা রাজনীতি করি’। রোববার (১ ফেব্রুয়ারি) রাজধানীর আগারগাঁওয়ে নির্বাচন কমিশন ভবনে সাংবাদিকদের সঙ্গে কথা
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Politics
Rajshahi-2 AB Party candidate seeks security over alleged threats
An Amar Bangladesh Party candidate contesting the national elections for the Rajshahi 2 constituency has sought administrative protection, alleging threats and attempts to obstruct his election campaign.
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BNP’s candidate for Cumilla-4 Manjurul Ahsan Munshi barred from contesting polls
The Appellate Division on Sunday rejected a writ petition filed by BNP-nominated candidate Manjurul Ahsan Munshi, upholding the Election Commission’s decision to cancel his candidacy for the Cumilla-4 constituency on
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BNP alleges unusual voter migration, seeks constituency-wise data from EC
Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Sunday alleged that an unusually large number of voters had been migrated to certain constituencies in Dhaka city and other parts of the country, and demanded
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BNP election office vandalised allegedly by Jamaat-e-Islami activists in Dinajpur
Jamaat-e-Islami activists allegedly attacked and vandalised a BNP election campaign office in Nawabganj upazila of Dinajpur on Saturday evening...
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Business
As interim govt tenure nears end, banking reforms remain unfinished
The interim government’s tenure is almost at an end, with the country counting down to the transfer of power. At this point, the question can no longer be avoided: how
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NCC Bank launches automated risk management system
NCC Bank PLC has launched an advanced automated environmental and social risk management (ESRM) system, reinforcing its commitment to eco-friendly financing and sustainable banking.
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Rangs Properties joins UN Global Compact, commits to greener real estate
Rangs Properties Limited (RPL) has signed an agreement with the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) Network Bangladesh, formally joining the global corporate sustainability initiative.
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Editorial
Online campaigning: Urgent vigilance needed over AI-generated videos
As the 13th national parliamentary election draws closer, confusion and anxiety surrounding campaigning on social media are intensifying. The use of artificial intelligence to create fake videos or deepfakes, as
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Opinion Power of influencers and strategy of division
Bangladesh is once again heading toward a major election. Politics is no longer limited to rallies, leaflets, banners, and television. A great deal of discussion now takes place online. In
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Blaming bureaucracy for governance failure now makes no sense
Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, the adviser in charge of the Ministries of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources, Roads and Bridges, and Railways was at his oratorical best when he was
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Digital manipulation: ‘Deepfake’ fear in election, when every video creates suspicion
In today’s world, the gravest assault on democracy no longer comes through ballot-box stuffing or the menacing presence of armoured vehicles. It arrives silently on our smartphones, where a hyper-realistic,
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Why the hurry to sign deals?
Govt’s haste to sign DP World deal ahead of election is perplexing
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Entertainment
DIMFF opens with focus on storytelling over technology
The Dhaka International Mobile Film Festival (DIMFF) 2026 kicked off on Saturday (January 31) with a clear message: mobile filmmaking is no longer a novelty, but a legitimate and growing
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At Rotterdam Film Festival, Mamo celebrates a global moment for ‘Master’
In “Master”, Mamo plays a character named Jhorna — a role she says she thoroughly enjoyed inhabiting. “I really liked playing this character. There was scope to perform, to explore,”
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Grammys poised to rewrite music's record books
Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny and the KPop singers of “Golden” will face off on Sunday at a Grammys ceremony poised to crown several first‑time winners of the US music
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‘Dhurandhar’ song ‘FA9LA’ earns Guinness World Records entry for rapper Flipperachi
Bahraini rapper Flipperachi has entered the Guinness World Records after his song “FA9LA”, featured in Ranveer Singh’s blockbuster film “Dhurandhar”, topped the highest number of Billboard Arabia music charts.
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Life style
These 3 skincare trends are changing beauty routines fast
Revolutionize your daily regimen by embracing skinimalism and high-performance hybrid formulas. Prioritize skin barrier health using essential ceramides and niacinamide to achieve radiant results. These sustainable, science-backed trends ensure efficient
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