Headline
Can the Xi-Trump summit prevent a new Cold War?
As global tensions deepen, Donald Trump’s China visit tests whether rivalry can give way to strategic cooperation.
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Lisa Saha honoured with Global Icon Award
Lisa Saha, principal at British Columbia School, has been honoured with the Global Icon award for educational leadership and women entrepreneurship in Bangladesh at a ceremony in Colombo, Sri Lanka
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Palestinian president pledges to hold elections, pursue reforms
Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday pledged to press ahead with reforms within the Palestinian Authority, saying he was prepared to hold long-delayed presidential and parliamentary elections...
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Gaza-bound flotilla sets sail from Turkey
Dozens of ships set sail from southwestern Turkey as part of a Gaza-bound aid flotilla on Thursday, an organiser said...
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UN voices ‘serious concern’ over detention of Afghan journalists
The United Nations expressed ‘serious concern’ on Thursday over the detention of at least three Afghan journalists, arrested last week by Taliban security agencies on unknown charges...
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Blackouts, protests as Cuba says fuel has ‘run out’
Cuba was hit by worsening power outages on Thursday as the island’s communist government said oil reserves had run out and rare protests broke out around the capital Havana...
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Bangladesh
BRAC’s Asif Saleh named to TIME100 Philanthropy list
BRAC executive director recognised among global figures shaping the future of giving
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The cameras are watching: Dhaka’s drivers and bikers are finally following rules
AI-run traffic cameras are prompting visible changes at key intersections, but whether Dhaka’s new road discipline will last remains uncertain
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Eid holidays for govt officials and employees: Gazette issued, 23 May holiday cancelled
The Ministry of Public Administration has issued a notification for a seven-day holiday on the occasion of the holy Eid-ul-Azha. According to the notification, on the occasion of the upcoming
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Bangladesh govt announces 7-day Eid holiday from May 25
The public administration ministry issued a gazette on Thursday declaring a seven-day holiday from May 25 to May 31 on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, one of the biggest religious festivals
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Bangladesh govt appoints new VCs to 11 public univs
The education ministry on Thursday appointed new vice-chancellors to 11 public universities, including Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, Islamic University, and Comilla University.
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Ex-minister Dipu Moni, journalists Babu, Rupa shown arrested
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 on Thursday sent two journalists, Mozammel Haq Babu and Farzana Rupa, and former foreign minister Dipu Moni to jail after showing them arrested in a crimes
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PADMA BARRAGE PROJECT: Experts offer mixed reactions
Water experts, environmentalists, and economists on Thursday gave mixed reactions to the Padma Barrage phase-I to be built at Tk Tk 33,475 crore to offset ecological damage in Bangladesh caused
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International
Trump says Xi offered help to open Hormuz, vowed not to arm Iran
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said President Xi Jinping had offered China's help to open the Strait of Hormuz and pledged not to send military equipment to aid Iran
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Iran says no US visas issued yet for 2026 World Cup
Iran's football federation chief on Thursday said no visas had yet been issued for the national team to participate in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, state media
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Madonna, Shakira, BTS to headline first World Cup final half-time show
Madonna, Shakira and K-pop megastars BTS will headline a Super Bowl-style half-time show at the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, FIFA said Thursday.
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Protests rock Havana amid power cuts
Protests broke out across the Cuban capital of Havana on Wednesday evening as the city confronted its worst rolling blackouts in decades amid a US blockade that has starved the
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UK health minister Streeting resigns in new blow to PM Starmer
Wes Streeting announced Thursday that he has resigned as Britain's health minister, paving the way for a potential leadership challenge against embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer
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Iran allows Chinese ships to pass Hormuz since Wednesday: Iranian media
Passage requested by Beijing began on Wednesday evening after an understanding on Iranian management protocols
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Cuba ready to consider $100 mn US aid offer: minister
Earlier, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio renewed an offer of $100mn aid
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Sport
Iran says no US visas issued yet for 2026 World Cup
Iran's football federation chief on Thursday said no visas had yet been issued for the national team to participate in the 2026 World Cup in the United States, state media
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Saudi's PIF named 2026 World Cup official tournament supporter
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) was on Thursday named an official tournament supporter in North America and Asia for this year's World Cup, as the country deepens its ties
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Nahid Rana named ICC Men’s Player of the Month for April
Bangladesh’s pace sensation Nahid Rana has been crowned the ICC Men’s Player of the Month for April 2026 following a dominant display against New Zealand. The right-arm quick becomes the
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Arteta seeks goal spree for Premier League title cushion
Mikel Arteta wants Arsenal to put relegated Burnley to the sword in emphatic fashion on Monday as they close in on a first Premier League title for 22 years.
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Wood urges New Zealand to ‘create some history’ after World Cup squad announcement
Chris Wood urged New Zealand to "create some history" after he was named captain Thursday of the World Cup squad who will be chasing a first-ever win at the global
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Zakir replaces injured Shadman for second Pakistan Test
Bangladesh opener Shadman Islam has been ruled out of the second Test against Pakistan, which begins on May 16 in Sylhet, after suffering a chest injury, the Bangladesh Cricket Board
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Politics
ICT keeps verdict pending in crimes against humanity case against Inu
The International Crimes Tribunal-2 on Thursday concluded hearings in a crimes against humanity case against detained Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal-Jasod president Hasanul Haq Inu over his alleged role in the crackdown
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EU envoy meets opposition leader, discusses democracy and reforms
The two sides also exchanged views on various issues relating to Bangladesh and the European Union
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Filing Polls expenses: BNP, NCP, 23 other parties miss the deadline
Yesterday was the deadline for submitting expenditure accounts of the 13th national parliamentary election, but the BNP, the National Citizen Party, and 23 other parties have yet to file their
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Khulna JCD convener removed hours after announcement
Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal on Wednesday removed newly appointed Khulna district unit convener Firoz Ahmed from his organisational post within 15 hours of announcing the committee and appointed senior joint
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আলোচিত
পঞ্চায়েতে দ্রুত সাড়ে ৬ হাজার নিয়োগ: দিলীপ ঘোষ
দায়িত্ব পেয়েই পঞ্চায়েত ও গ্রামোন্নয়ন এবং প্রাণী সম্পদ বিকাশ দপ্তরের মন্ত্রী দিলীপ ঘোষের বড় ঘোষণা।
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ম্রিয়মাণ ভারতের বিরুদ্ধে দুই শক্তির ঐক্য
চিরশত্রু পাকিস্তানকে পরাস্ত করার সব কৌশল প্রয়োগ করে ভারত ব্যর্থ হয়েছে। বৈশ্বিক পরিসরে উজ্জ্বল পাকিস্তানের বিপরীতে এখন ম্রিয়মাণ ভারত। এ দিকে ছাত্র-জনতা অভূতপূর্ব এক অভ্যুত্থান বাংলাদেশের ওপর থেকে ভারতের কালো
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নাসীরুদ্দীন পাটওয়ারী মানসিকভাবে অসুস্থ, তার চিকিৎসা দরকার: রাশেদ খান
বিএনপি নেতা রাশেদ খান বলেছেন, নাসীরুদ্দীন পাটওয়ারীকে আমার কাছে মনে হয়েছে যে তিনি নিজেই মানসিকভাবে অসুস্থ এবং তিনি নেশায় এক ধরনের নিমগ্ন হয়ে আছেন। কোনো সুস্থ
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Business
Minister asks factory owners to clear Eid bonus by May 21
The directive came from a meeting of the Tripartite Consultative Council
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Government raised Tk 42,400 crore through sukuk so far
The government has raised Tk 42,400 crore through sukuk, a shariah-compliant investment instrument akin to bonds, since its launch in December 2020.
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India bars sugar exports until September
India, one of the world’s largest sugar producers, has banned exports of the key commodity until the end of September to ensure enough domestic supplies and prevent prices from rising...
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Editorial
Padma Barrage must have clear rationale
Extensive feasibility studies must be conducted before launching megaprojects like the Padma Barrage.
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Structural weaknesses the govt must address
THE Fitch Ratings, one of the three big credit rating agencies, revising Bangladesh’s sovereign outlook from ‘stable’ to ‘negative’ should serve as a warning for policy-makers. Although the rating agency
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Govt needs to amend health system gaps early
THE shortage of Vitamin A capsules, which surfaced because of complications in the procurement system, has yet to be resolved. This is worrying in that Vitamin A deficiency, along with
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Reclaiming internationalism through Palestine solidarity
Marxist scholar Nagesh Rao, who teaches English and Modern Languages at Independent University, Bangladesh, discusses in an interview with Saydia Gulrukh of New Age the possibilities of building Palestine solidarity
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Cycling may come to aid
DHAKA’S traffic has become a national headache. A recent study estimates that congestion now costs the city around Tk 37,000 crore every year, more than the construction cost of the
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Entertainment
Dhaka at the Palais
These four directors aren’t here to walk the carpet; they are here to fight for the survival of their stories.
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Kaiser Hamid shares update on Kaarina’s latest physical condition
A new phase of treatment has begun for content creator and actress Kaarina Kaiser after she was taken to Chennai, India, for advanced medical care following critical liver-related complications. She
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Why Mrinal's cinema still defines our burnout
Today marks the birth anniversary of the legendary filmmaker Mrinal Sen . He was born on May 14, 1923, in Faridpur. Even though he is no longer with us, his
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Film Certification Board halts release of ‘Contract Marriage’
Popular actress Moushumi plays one of the lead roles in the production, which was originally conceived as a drama before being developed into a telefilm and later a feature film.
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Health
The hidden pandemic in Dhaka's homes: Children glued to screens
icddr,b researcher Shahria Hafiz Kakon explains how Covid-era habits, shrinking play spaces and parents’ own screen use are deepening children’s screen dependency
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Vehicle, solar equipment restored for patients in Bandarban’s Kurukpata after Daily Star report
Alikadam upazila administration recovered the assets after finding evidence that they had been kept at the UP chairman’s home instead of being used for emergency healthcare services
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Life style
Dhaka’s newest fashion brand focuses on clean cuts and comfort
Taskin Rahman and Samira Hamid launched Caleo Collective to redefine Dhaka’s fashion scene. Their contemporary clothing label prioritizes breathable linen fabrics and clean silhouettes, offering sustainable, versatile style for Bangladesh’s
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What is Japanese encephalitis, could it spread widely in Bangladesh?
Japanese encephalitis is a severe viral infection that directly attacks the human brain. The disease is caused by a virus belonging to the ‘flavivirus’ family
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