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Where mask-making and ceramic art come to life
Master traditional craft at the paper mask and ceramic workshop in Safiuddin Shilpalay, Dhaka. Led by artist Asraful Kabir Kanak, participants embrace patience, physical creativity, and heritage to build unique,
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Why actress Badhon turned against Awami League despite once being its 'beneficiary'
Actress Azmeri Haque Badhon said she was once a ‘beneficiary’ of the Awami League and even took part in the party''s election campaign. Yet during the 2024 student-led mass uprising,
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Shapla Chattar crackdown: ICT prosecution files charges against Hasina, 40 others
Former army and police chiefs also named in case linked to 58 deaths during 2013 Hefazat rally
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The narco trail of Bangladesh
A wide range of narcotics, from yaba to heroin, are being smuggled into Bangladesh through at least 105 border points across 18 districts
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RAK Ceramics returns to profit in Q2 on stronger sales, improved margins
RAK Ceramics (Bangladesh) reported a turnaround in profitability in the second quarter (April-June) of 2026, driven by higher sales, improved production and stronger gross margins following better gas supply. The
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Stocks rebound in early trade after three-day slide
Stocks opened higher on Monday, snapping a three-session losing streak, as bargain hunters accumulated fundamentally strong and selective shares in anticipation of short-term gains. Market operators said the recent sharp
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Bangladesh
What message do party appointments to state institutions send?
The Bangladesh government appointed BNP leaders to top positions in 11 institutions on contract terms, sparking debate on political influence and effectiveness.
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Severe gas shortage persists as RLNG supply drops
A severe gas shortage continued to disrupt household cooking in Dhaka and other parts of Bangladesh on Monday, with consumers reporting prolonged low gas pressure for more than a week.
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No likely surge in extremism nationwide, monitoring ongoing: CTTC chief
Bangladesh is not showing any alarming signs of a resurgence of extremism, according to the Counter Terrorism and Transnational Crime (CTTC) unit of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP). Authorities, however,
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Detached train wagons hit bus, other vehicles at rail crossing; two killed
The accident occurred at around 9:00 pm on 27 July at the Khankhanapur railway crossing in Rajbari Sadar Upazila.
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Most armed shooters remain off police watchlist
A Prothom Alo investigation has found that many others accused of leading armed gangs, openly displaying firearms and carrying out shootings are absent from the police list. The investigation identified
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No relief soon, gas crisis to continue for few more days
The ongoing gas crisis is expected to continue for a few more days as gas supply is unlikely to increase this week. Meanwhile, power generation has declined, leading to increased
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International
Iran says no current negotiations with US
Insists on retaining control over the management of the Strait of Hormuz
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US death toll tops 200: IRGC
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed more than 200 US personnel were killed after Washington violated a memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed between the two countries. IRGC spokesman
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Five Bosnian climbers confirmed dead on Russia's Mount Elbrus
Five Bosnian climbers died on Russia's ​Mount Elbrus, the highest mountain in Europe, after ‌being caught in a violent storm, but the bodies of three people have not yet been
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Oil prices sink as US-Iran pause fuels fresh Hormuz hopes
Oil prices tumbled as a pause in tit-for-tat strikes between US-Iran boosted hopes for a return to their ceasefire and negotiations on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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India activists demand release of detained 'cockroach' protesters
India's youth-led "cockroach" movement, whose protests have forced the education minister's resignation, urged authorities on Monday to release all demonstrators detained in weeks of rallies nationwide. The online Cockroach Janta
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Modi announces panel to overhaul India's exam system after protests
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Sunday the creation of a task force headed ​by tech entrepreneur Nandan Nilekani to overhaul ‌the country's examination system, following days of youth
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Three dead, four wounded in Seattle food festival shooting
One suspect was arrested and police are searching for another following a shooting Sunday evening at a crowded Seattle food festival that killed three people and wounded four others. Investigators
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Technology
Nvidia in talks to back $250 bln for OpenAI's data centre: report
Nvidia is in discussions to provide around $250 billion in financing guarantees for OpenAI, a move that would help the artificial intelligence company secure a massive data centre campus in
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bKash deploys country's largest interoperable Bangla QR network
Bangladesh's journey towards a cashless economy has gathered fresh momentum as bKash, the country's largest mobile financial service (MFS) provider, has deployed interoperable Bangla QR codes at nearly 800,000 merchant
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Why we confide in chatbots and the risks of oversharing
For nearly three decades, our relationship with the internet had revolved around a search box. Users interacted with search engines through short, deliberate phrases such as "symptoms of appendicitis", "best
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Tech giants urge lawmakers not to restrict open-source AI
Nvidia, Microsoft, and Meta urge US lawmakers against restricting open-source AI, citing benefits to competition, security, and cost control.
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Sport
Bangladesh excited for next tours as Joty sets lofty goal
The Bangladesh captain is looking forward to the challenge and wants her teammates to rise to the occasion against three of the biggest teams in women's cricket.
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BCB district-level coaching exams continue to confound as only 39 of 200+ pass
Only 39 of more than 200 local applicants passed, leaving its recruitment quota unfilled.
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Bangladesh unveils squad for first Australia Test, Soumya returns
Opener Soumya Sarkar has earned a recall to Bangladesh's Test squad for the first time in more than five years, with selectors backing his domestic form and experience against pace
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‘Difficult to keep fast bowlers injury-free’: Bashar on Rana blow ahead of Australia tour
The BCB selection panel has come under scrutiny after Rana was ruled out of the upcoming two-match Test series in Australia with a side-strain injury.
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Pirlo’s Italy coaching bid faces political backlash over Russian betting ties
The 47-year-old World Cup winner had emerged as the leading candidate to succeed Gennaro Gattuso after former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reportedly turned down the position.
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Olmo claims Argentina assistant coach Ayala lying about reason for shove
Ayala was caught forcefully placing his hands near Olmo's neck in the aftermath of Spain's 1-0 victory over Argentina during the scrap that followed after full time.
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১৪০০ মানুষ হত্যার বিচার না হলে ফিরবে ফ্যাসিবাদ
প্রধানমন্ত্রী শেখ হাসিনা ও ওবায়দুল কাদেরের সরাসরি নির্দেশে ছাত্রলীগ ও যুবলীগের সশস্ত্র ক্যাডার এবং সরকারি বাহিনীর নির্বিচার গুলিতে প্রায় ১৪০০ মানুষের প্রাণ গিয়েছে এবং ২৫ হাজার মানুষ পঙ্গুত্ব বরণ করেছেন।
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ট্রাম্পের কঠিন শর্ত, সৌদি আরব এখন কী করবে
২২ জুলাই যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের জ্বালানিসচিব ক্রিস রাইট এবং সৌদি জ্বালানিমন্ত্রী প্রিন্স আবদুল আজিজ বিন সালমান একটি বহুল প্রতীক্ষিত ‘সেকশন ১২৩’ চুক্তিতে স্বাক্ষর করেন।
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চুরির অপবাদ দিয়ে নারীকে তুলে নিয়ে নির্যাতন, ভিডিও ভাইরাল
শরীয়তপুরের ভেদরগঞ্জে টাকা ও স্বর্ণালংকার চুরির অপবাদ দিয়ে এক মধ্যবয়স্ক নারীকে বাড়ি থেকে তুলে এনে মধ্যযুগীয় কায়দায় নির্যাতনের অভিযোগ উঠেছে ছয়গাঁও ইউনিয়ন বিএনপির সাবেক সভাপতি আনোয়ার হোসেন মোল্লা ও তার
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Politics
11-party alliance falling apart
The decision was made at the third general session of Khelafat Majlis’s central Majlis-e-Shura, held at the Institution of Diploma Engineers, Bangladesh, in Dhaka’s Kakrail on Saturday.
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Business
China's industrial profit growth moderates as exports cushion uneven recovery
Exports and industrial production have done much of the heavy lifting for the world's second-largest economy
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Foodpanda Bangladesh incurs €111 million losses since 2016
Food delivery accounts for the largest share of that total, with cumulative losses of €79.22 million
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India firm on ‘energy drink’ crackdown despite Pepsi, Red Bull, Monster protest
India has ordered makers of high-caffeine beverages sold as “energy drinks” to stop using that description, rejecting efforts to stall the regulatory intervention in a fast-growing market expected to be
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Editorial
We need stronger digital systems to seize the China-plus-one opportunity
Between April and June last year alone, Bangladesh received more than $53 million in fresh Chinese investment, nearly $30 million of it flowing straight into textiles.
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I spent two years learning AI, then another year unlearning it
Like many people working close to technology, I believed AI would become the defining aspect for our generation.
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Will there be no end to this farce?
Protect Ramgarh-Sitakunda forest from illegal sand mining networks
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Our digital evidence framework must evolve with AI
In Bangladesh, a person may be criminally liable based on digital evidence in the form of CCTV footage, WhatsApp conversations, Facebook posts, and so on.
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Chattogram port’s empty-container problem needs more than quick fixes
A recent dispute over empty containers at Chattogram port has brought to renewed focus a deeper problem in Bangladesh’s trade logistics system
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Entertainment
Madhumita Sarcar set to make her Bangladeshi film debut
West Bengal actress Madhumita Sarcar is set to make her Dhallywood debut with Mohammad Iqbal’s upcoming film “Gulshaner Chameli,” joining a growing list of Tollywood actors who have entered the
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Health
Ad-din hospital gets its licence back
Authorities restore licence under three conditions after probe into six newborn deaths
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Bangladesh reports five more suspected measles deaths; toll reaches 825
Five more children died with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours until 8:00am on Monday, raising the combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 825 in the country. According
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Life style
A celebration of silver jewellery
Elevate dusk fashion with statement tribal silver jewellery sourced from Dhaka New Market, Nepal, and Rajasthan. Chief festival organiser Aparajita showcases rare vintage pieces, blending traditional regional craftsmanship with striking,
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