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How cold can winter get around the world?
Contrast Dhaka winters with the extreme freezing conditions of Siberia and Antarctica. While Panchagarh recorded 2.6°C, Oymyakon residents endure -67.7°C, and Vostok Station reached -89.2°C, redefining global perspectives on surviving
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FLASH FICTION / Pirouette of a phoenix
Emily’s right leg trembled as she stood alone on the wooden stage, the darkness that surrounded her felt almost alive.
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Eight people killed, more than 80 missing in Indonesia landslide
A landslide killed at least eight people and more than 80 are missing on Indonesia’s main island of Java on Saturday, a disaster official said...
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Ukraine, Russia hold first meeting on United States peace plan
Negotiators from Russia, Ukraine and the United States met on Friday in Abu Dhabi for the first direct negotiations on a plan being pushed by US president Donald Trump to
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FLASH FICTION / The rickshaw artist
In Dhaka, the traffic doesn’t run; it limps. At seven in the morning, the buses are full, coughing black air, CNGs wheezing past, rickshaws threading between them like colourful tops.
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Women, work and the demography of development
Bangladesh is at a crossroads of several major social and demographic trends. Women are at the centre of these trends.
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Climate change, agriculture and food security challenges
Bangladesh is one of the countries most vulnerable to climate change and its impacts.
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Bangladesh
Butcher murdered and dismembered in Chattogram; woman arrested
Police say the killing followed a dispute linked to an extramarital relationship
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Bangladesh, Costa Rica eye opening new avenues for strengthening ties
Ambassador Mushfiqul meets president, vice president of Costa Rica
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Ali Imam: Media must be strengthened to check rumours
Food and Land Adviser Ali Imam Majumdar on Saturday called upon the mainstream media to play an effective role in curbing rumours spread through social media. He said in the
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Dhaka’s air quality worsens, hits new ‘very unhealthy’ record
Dhaka, the bustling capital of Bangladesh, has once again set a grim and troubling record—cementing its position at the top of the world’s most polluted cities. According to the latest
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Two people killed, 10 injured in Faridpur road accident
Two people were killed and ten others injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a truck on Dhaka-Barishal highway at Naupara in Bhanga upazila of Faridpur district on
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Swechchhasebak Dal leader Musabbir killed over extortion feud in Karwan Bazar: DMP
Says multiple syndicates control extortion rackets in Karwan Bazar; five suspects arrested so far
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Cops use tear gas, sound grenades on protesting garment workers in Gazipur
Both sides claim injuries; factory shut indefinitely for security reasons
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International
Icy storm threatens Americans with power outages, extreme cold
The massive storm system was set to drop a mix of freezing rain and heavy snow starting Friday evening
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Defiant protests over US immigration crackdown, child's detention
Protests erupted after a 5-year-old boy and his father were detained from their driveway by ICE
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Gold nears $5,000, silver shines as stocks churn to end turbulent week
The dollar retreated, falling to a four-month low against the euro.
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Iran will treat any attack as 'all-out war against us,' says senior Iran official
Earlier, Trump said an 'armada' was heading towards Iran
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UK PM slams Trump for saying NATO troops avoided Afghan front line
Trump also repeated his suggestion that NATO would not come to the aid of the US if asked to do so.
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Technology
Meta to cut 1,500 jobs as Zuckerberg bets on AI
Meta is preparing to cut about 1,500 jobs from its Reality Labs division, a move that would affect roughly 10 percent of the unit’s workforce, as the company intensifies its
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South Korea rolls out new law to regulate AI
South Korea has begun enforcing what it describes as the world’s first fully comprehensive legal framework governing artificial intelligence (AI), placing the country at the forefront of global efforts to
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Sport
‘Khelar Daak’ empowers 200 children through inclusive sports
The Bangladesh Women Sports Federation (BWSF) organised an inclusive sports programme titled “Khelar Daak -- The Call to Play” -- on Friday at the Ria Gope Women’s Sports Complex, with
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Keys revels in Melbourne heat as Djokovic steps up history bid
Defending champion Madison Keys revelled in the Melbourne heat Saturday to set up a last-16 showdown with fellow American Jessica Pegula at the Australian Open, where Novak Djokovic hopes to
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Nepal skipper eyes new summit with 'nothing to lose' at T20 World Cup
Nepal captain Rohit Paudel says his side have "nothing to lose" in next month's T20 World Cup as they target more famous upsets and a place in the tournament's Super
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T20 World Cup: BCB now demands dispute resolution committee hearing
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has formally requested the intervention of the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Independent Dispute Resolution Committee, refusing to back down from its demand to shift their
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BCB director steps down as audit committee chair amid fixing allegations
A director of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), Muhammad Mukhlesur Rahman, has stepped down from his position as chairman of the board’s audit committee following allegations of involvement in match-fixing
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Heat-hit Sinner survives Spizzirri test to reach last 16
A misfiring Jannik Sinner dropped a rare set before taming American underdog Eliot Spizzirri in a drama-filled clash in wilting heat to make the last 16 at the Australian Open
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Suryakumar, Kishan star as India thrash New Zealand in second T20I
Blistering knocks by skipper Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan led India to a crushing seven-wicket win over New Zealand on Friday, giving them a 2-0 lead in the five-match T20
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আলোচিত
যুক্তরাষ্ট্র–জামায়াত যোগাযোগ উদ্বেগজনক ইঙ্গিত: ফরহাদ মজহার
যুক্তরাষ্ট্র–জামায়াত, যোগাযোগ উদ্বেগজনক ইঙ্গিত: ফরহাদ মজহার
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ধোঁকা দিয়ে ক্ষমতায় যাওয়ার স্বপ্ন পূরণ হবে না: চরমোনাই পীর
ইসলামী আন্দোলনের আমীর চরমোনাই পীর মুফতী সৈয়দ মুহাম্মাদ রেজাউল করিম বলেছেন, আমরা প্রথমে ৫ দল ও পরে ৮ দলে গঠনের মাধ্যমে একবাক্স নীতিতে ইসলামের আদর্শ বাস্তবায়ন করতে চেয়েছিলাম। কিন্তু একটি
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জামায়াত-আওয়ামী লীগ ছেড়ে বিএনপিতে যোগদান তিন শতাধিক নেতাকর্মীর
জামায়াত-জাতীয় পার্টি ছেড়ে বিএনপিতে যোগদান তিন শতাধিক নেতাকর্মীর
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Politics
BNP dismisses Jamaat’s allegation over deal with India
Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Saturday dismissed an allegation by Jamaat-e-Islami’s nayeb-e-ameer Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher regarding an alleged agreements with India, calling it a ‘political smear’ with no factual basis...
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Trump’s Greenland Grab
In 2019, when Donald Trump first proclaimed that the United States should “buy Greenland,” Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen rightly dismissed the idea as “absurd.” Greenland is not for sale,
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Historic Mass Uprising Day today
The historic Mass Upsurge Day will be observed on Saturday to commemorate the 1969 movement against the Pakistani military ruler Ayub Khan, leading to the Liberation War of Bangladesh.
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BNP candidate seeks security after activist killed in Natore
Bangladesh Nationalist Party candidate for the Natore-3 (Singra) constituency Anwar Hossain sought police protection after one of his campaign team members had been hacked to death on Wednesday night.
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Nahid vows to curb extortion
National Citizen Party convener and Dhaka-11 candidate from the 10-party alliance in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections, Md Nahid Islam, on Friday pledged to address persistent gas shortages and extortion
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Business
US business activity steady in January; consumer sentiment improves
S&P Global said the composite PMI was consistent with a moderation in economic growth at the turn of the year
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China keeps low profile in Davos in pursuit of Western investment
China is seen "controlling the dynamic through stillness", a senior global business leader told Reuters
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Square Food & Beverage holds Annual Sales Conference 2026
Square Food & Beverage Limited successfully held its Annual Sales Conference 2026 on January 24 (Saturday) at Hotel Sea Palace, Cox’s Bazar. The conference focused on the company’s sales strategies,
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Editorial
The book hunger games: When reading becomes a privilege
Is book piracy always immoral, or a matter of access? A writer reflects on affordability, inequality, and why reading should not be a privilege.
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Opinion Who will bring back laundered money?
After 5 August 2024, Bangladesh has faced a different reality. As the country attempts to navigate a new direction through political upheaval, administrative reorganisation, and policy reassessment, numerous sensitive economic
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Political parties must commit to ending rape
THE staggeringly high number of rape cases is worrying at a time when reform and the democratisation of the state and society are presented as priority agendas by the interim
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Cost of clickbait journalism
CLICKBAIT-DRIVEN, purposefully crafted headlines, texts and presentation modes influence readers. Many of us are familiar with the algorithms that drive clickbait on social media. As mainstream media outlets have become
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Road safety must not be an afterthought
To say that as a nation, we continue to struggle with road safety, would be a gross understatement. Year after year, road fatalities in Dhaka look grim, and 2025 is
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Entertainment
Vicky Zahed to direct romantic thriller ‘Pulsirat’
Filmmaker Vicky Zahed is set to make a new romantic thriller titled “Pulsirat”. The film will be produced by SVF Alpha-I Entertainment Limited.
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BTS’ upcoming album sets new milestone with record-breaking preorders
BTS have added yet another achievement to their global legacy even before their next album hits shelves. The group’s fifth studio album, “Arirang”, has crossed the four-million mark in preorders
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The economic mood shaping modern cinema
Cinema has always followed money with remarkable intuition. Long before balance sheets make headlines, economic pressure finds its way into scripts, pacing, characters, and the scale of dreams that feel
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Apu Biswas returns to OTT with ‘Shikar’
Continuing her comeback, she has now signed a new web film titled “Shikar”, directed by Kamruzzaman Roman, marking her latest venture into web-based content.
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Life style
Saree styling just got way more fun and wearable!
Elevate the timeless Dhakai taant and chiffon saree with modern styling. Incorporate corset blouses, leather belts, or cozy cardigans to blend traditional elegance with urban Dhaka fashion, ensuring versatile, comfortable,
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