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Jalkanya holds exhibition ‘Mother in All Women’
Jalkanya has organised a six-day group art exhibition titled ‘Mother in All Women’, marking Mother’s Day, inaugurated at the Safiuddin Shilpalay of Dhanmondi in Dhaka on Sunday.
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Group art exhibition Sampriti at IGCC under way
A ten-day group art exhibition titled ‘Sampriti’, marking the 165th birth anniversary of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, is under way at the Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre in Gulshan, Dhaka.
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Banks allowed to send money abroad for visa bond
Bangladesh Bank has allowed banks to transfer of funds abroad for visa bonds and refundable security deposits required by foreign embassies, high commissions, and authorities during visa processing, easing a
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BB allows banks to offer e-loans of up to Tk 50,000
Bangladesh Bank has allowed banks to commercially launch ‘e-loan’ services of up to Tk 50,000 through a fully digital process, marking the country’s first comprehensive regulatory framework for small online
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BAB fears return of ex-owners under new law
Bangladesh Association of Banks president Abdul Hai Sarker on Monday expressed deep concern over a provision in the Bank Resolution Act, 2026 that allows former sponsors and owners to return
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Bangladesh
Measles: 6 more children die with symptoms, 3 in Dhaka
During the same period, another 1,341 children are reported to have measles symptoms across the country.
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PM instructs police to treat offenders as criminals, not by political identity
Reaffirming the government’s uncompromising stance against corruption, terrorism and misrule, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today, Monday, directed police officials to treat offenders strictly as criminals, regardless of their political identity.
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Road minister not sure about comfortable Eid journey
Road transport and bridges, railways and shipping minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam said on Monday that the government was not fully certain whether journeys during the forthcoming Eid-ul-Azha holidays would be
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HC orders steps to stop prenatal gender detection
The High Court directed the government to create and regularly update a central database of all diagnostic reports of unborn babies prepared at registered hospitals, diagnostic centres, and other public
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Police to get cyber unit
The government is going to form a specialised cyber police unit to combat cybercrimes, social media rumors, and propaganda.
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Govt plans 4,000MW more power import
Finance and planning minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Monday said that plans were under way to import around 4,000 megawatts of new power through the regional grid in India.
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Barishal Univ paralysed as teachers go on strike
Academic and administrative activities at Barishal University came to a standstill on Monday after the teachers began a complete shutdown on the day, demanding promotion.
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International
Two Bangladeshis in Lebanon killed in Israeli drone strike
The victims, Shafiqul Islam and Nahidul Islam, were from Satkhira
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Crisis looms over Ganges treaty renewal
Renewal of the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty between Bangladesh and India seems destined for a crisis as both the countries have opposing stances over how the water of the common
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BSF to get full control of border fencing in 45 days: Suvendu
West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday announced that the process of handing over land to the Border Security Force for fencing the India-Bangladesh border would begin from today,
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‘Controlled’ quakes triggered under Swiss Alps
Researchers have made the ground shake in southern Switzerland, triggering thousands of tiny earthquakes in a monitored setting, as they seek to discover seismicity insights that could reduce risks.
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Rights group warns of land grab in registration drive
Initial data from a land registration drive launched in Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem point to a “deeply alarming” trend of land appropriation by the Israeli state, an Israeli rights group said
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SIR affected election results in West Bengal
Trinamool Congress (TMC) yesterday claimed that deletions in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll materially affected the results in certain assembly constituencies in West Bengal.
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UK PM vows to prove ‘doubters’ wrong
Embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer yesterday vowed to prove his “doubters” wrong, as he sought to quell a growing threat to his leadership following disastrous local and regional polls.
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Technology
Parker, fintech startup backed by Y Combinator, files for bankruptcy after raising over $200 million
Parker, a US-based fintech startup offering corporate credit cards and banking services for e-commerce businesses, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and is widely reported to have shut down, in
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Treading the tightrope of AI usage in research
By 2026, AI has become one of the most pervasive acronyms in everyday speech, worked into nearly every piece of software and industry. What began with trivial uses such as
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Google expands AI-powered Finance platform across Europe
Google Finance is expanding its new artificial intelligence-powered platform across Europe this week, introducing a redesigned experience with full local language support and a broader range of market analysis tools.
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Samsung launches Galaxy A37 and A57 in Bangladesh
Samsung has officially launched the Galaxy A37 5G and Galaxy A57 5G smartphones in Bangladesh.
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Sport
Dybala omitted as Argentina unveil provisional World Cup squad
The Argentine Football Association on Monday unveiled Argentina’s preliminary squad for the 2026 World Cup, with coach Lionel Scaloni naming a 55-man roster from which the final 26-player squad will
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ICC T20 World Cup: 3-member body formed to investigate Bangladesh’s absence
The Ministry of Youth and Sports has formed a three-member committee to investigate Bangladesh’s decision not to participate in the last T20 World Cup.
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Shanto, Mominul put Bangladesh on top on rain-hit fourth day
Skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mominul Haque struck gritty half-centuries as Bangladesh tightened their grip on the opening Test against Pakistan on a rain-hit Day 4 at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket
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Axar, Miller lead Delhi to record-breaking win over Punjab
Delhi Capitals rode on blistering half-centuries from skipper Axar Patel and David Miller to mount a record chase and keep their qualification hopes alive following a stirring three-wicket victory over
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HC rejects writ petition challenging BCB’s ad hoc committee
The High Court on Monday summarily rejected a writ petition that challenged the legality of formation of 11-member ad hoc committee of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
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Spain's Nico Williams expected to be fit for World Cup
Athletic Bilbao's Spain winger Nico Williams is set to miss the rest of the season with a "moderate muscular injury" the Basque club said on Monday but he is expected
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BCB's HP unit revamp to begin with coaching appointments
Bangladesh’s High Performance (HP) unit is set for a facelift, according to Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) sources, although so far the overhaul appears limited largely to a reshuffling of coaching
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ছাত্রদল বৃক্ষরোপণ করে, জামায়াত-শিবির বিষবৃক্ষ রোপণ করে
ছাত্রদল বৃক্ষরোপণ করে আর জামায়াত-শিবির সংসদ ও অনলাইনে বট বাহিনীর মাধ্যমে বিষবৃক্ষ রোপণ করে বলে মন্তব্য করেছেন জাতীয়তাবাদী ছাত্রদল কেন্দ্রীয় সংসদের সহ-সভাপতি ডা. তৌহিদুর রহমান আউয়াল।
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বাংলাদেশে গরুর মাংস আমদানির দাবি উঠছে কেন
বাংলাদেশের হোটেল-রেস্তোরা ব্যবসায়ীদের একটি সংগঠন গরুর মাংস আমদানির অনুমতি দেওয়ার জন্য সরকারের প্রতি আহবান জানানোর পর এ নিয়ে নানা ধরনের আলোচনা শুরু হয়েছে। কিন্তু গরুর মাংস আমদানির প্রস্তাব কেন?
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Politics
Rise above political stripes: PM tells police
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday urged police personnel to rise above differences of opinion and work together in the national interest.
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SPB for action against those responsible for measles outbreak
Leaders of Socialist Party of Bangladesh (Marxist) on Monday, at a protest rally in Dhaka, called on the Bangladesh Nationalist Party-led government to identify those responsible for the measles outbreak
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‘Reciprocal only in name’: Left-leaning student groups protest Bangladesh-US trade deal
Coalition demands scrapping of the agreement, alleging it was signed to appease imperialist forces
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Chhatra League posters on CU shuttle train trigger Chhatra Dal protest
Posters calling for the release of BCL leaders and activists appeared overnight before being torn down by morning
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Business
LNG regasification hits record high
Bangladesh recorded its highest-ever liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification level on Sunday as the government ramps up imports to meet rising domestic demand despite soaring global prices and ongoing instability
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Short-term trade finance in foreign currency
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has lowered the all-in-cost ceiling on short-term trade finance to the benchmark rate plus 3.0 per cent from 4.0 per cent, aiming to bring borrowing costs
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Bangladesh Bank allows remittance of visa bond funds abroad
Bangladesh Bank (BB) has given a permission to the transfer of funds abroad for visa bonds and refundable security deposits required during visa processing by foreign embassies, high commissions and
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Editorial
Deaths surge as mitigation steps fail
WHILE floods and cyclones dominate the national conversation on climate risk, a quieter killer claims hundreds of lives every year. Science now confirms it is getting worse, and we are
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Pathological fantasy of political omnipotence
A SUDDEN hunch turning into excited conviction is perhaps one of the clearest symptoms of the structural political illiteracy that Bangladesh, like many countries unable to provide their citizens with
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Politics of ‘infiltrator’
WHEN I try to understand why Bengal’s arguments about ‘outsiders’ feel both intimate and cruel, my mind returns to Bheramara — my childhood town — where the border was never
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Lightning safety deserves serious policy attention
DEATH caused by lightning strikes continues to rise steadily, with 11 fatalities having been reported in the first week of May, although lightning strike has been declared a natural disaster.
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Revamping state-owned sugar mills
Being part of a region that was historically the first producer of sugar by boiling sugarcane juice until it turned into crystals, Bangladesh now meets 95 to 98 per cent
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Entertainment
Final respects to be paid to Ataur Rahman at Central Shaheed Minar
Born on 18 June 1941 in Noakhali, Ataur Rahman was regarded as one of the pioneers of Bangladesh’s post-independence theatre movement. Over several decades, he made significant contributions to the
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Trishal gears up for Nazrul’s 127th birth anniversary
The scale of the preparations had already created a festive atmosphere across the division and added that the programme would also provide an opportunity to showcase local cultural heritage and
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Government to introduce e-ticketing and box office system
The government plans to introduce e-ticketing and a centralised box office system by bringing all cinema halls under a central server as part of efforts to develop the Bangladeshi film
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‘Recognition always feels special’: Babita talks motherhood and life beyond cinema
Concluding the conversation, the iconic actress spoke simply yet profoundly about her wishes for the future. “At this point in life, my greatest wish is to remain healthy and live
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Health
Measles situation likely to improve within 4 weeks: Health Minister
Health Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain on Monday said the measles situation is expected to come under control within four weeks as vaccinated people will develop immunity during this period.
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Six children die with measles-like symptoms in 24 hours
Six children died with measles-like symptoms across the country in the 24 hours until 8:00am Monday, pushing the number of suspected measles-related deaths to 350 since March 15, according to
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Life style
Can heritage fabrics sustain competition in the future?
Transforming traditional Jamdani and Benarasi textiles requires technical innovation and artisan collaboration. Modern Bangladesh designers adapt heritage fabrics into contemporary silhouettes, ensuring authentic handwoven craftsmanship survives through sustainable fashion practices
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The untold story of blue eyeshadow and women’s rebellion
Trace blue eyeshadow history from Cleopatra in ancient Egypt to modern TikTok trends. This iconic makeup shade symbolizes female liberation and rebellion, empowering women to reject rigid beauty standards through
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