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Saddam returns home to wife and child’s graves
Bagerhat BCL leader released from jail five days after his wife and infant son died
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3-year-old who fell into a deep tube-well pit in Ctg dies
Another tragedy highlights dangers of unattended tube-well pits
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2m military casualties in Ukraine war: study
Russia’s grinding invasion of Ukraine has caused nearly two million military casualties — killed, wounded or missing — between the two countries, according to a study published Tuesday by a
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Rubio to warn Venezuela leader of Maduro’s fate if defiant
Secretary of state Marco Rubio was expected to warn Wednesday that oil-rich Venezuela’s leader will suffer the fate of US-deposed predecessor Nicolas Maduro if she fails to comply with US
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Trump says to ‘de-escalate’ Minneapolis
Minneapolis residents waited for Washington to fulfil its promise to ‘de-escalate’ immigration operations in the city on Wednesday, as Donald Trump’s top aide says federal agents may have breached ‘protocol’
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'Animals in a zoo': Players back Gauff call for more privacy
Coco Gauff called herself ‘a real person with real feelings’ Wednesday as fellow players backed a call for more privacy during tournaments, with Iga Swiatek saying they felt like ‘animals
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Shooting team receives govt order for India
Bangladesh’s top rifle shooter, Robiul Islam, got the required government order to take part in the Asian Shooting Championships in New Delhi, India, amid political tensions between the two neighbouring
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Bangladesh
Bangladesh has become famous for forgery: Yunus
Chief adviser urges ethical tech use, digital reform
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'I don't understand what kind of signal this could be'
Foreign adviser says Bangladesh has received no formal security message from India
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Unable to understand what the signal indicates: Foreign adviser
The government has not been informed of any security concerns regarding the family members of Indian diplomats in Bangladesh. It is unclear whether the withdrawal of the family members of
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Why AL will be liable for election-related Violence — explained by foreign adviser
Foreign adviser Md Touhid Hossain has explained his earlier remark that if any violence or terrorist activities occur surrounding the election, the responsibility will fall on the Awami League. Responding
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Rajshahi-6 candidates present manifestos on one stage
Ahead of the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election and Referendum 2026, a manifesto-reading programme of the contesting candidates of Rajshahi-6 constituency was held on Tuesday at the Binodpur School field.
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Fakhrul questions corruption claims by BNP’s 2001 coalition partner
BNP leader says those now accusing his party were part of the same govt
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Voting in Bangladesh to be held through 42,779 polling stations
The balloting will be held through 42,779 polling stations in the 300 constituencies throughout the country in the referendum and national election scheduled for February 12 next. “The final number
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International
Foreign media group disappointed as Israel court postpones Gaza ruling
An international media association expressed disappointment after Israel’s supreme court again postponed ruling on a petition seeking free and independent press access to Gaza, in a statement sent to media
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Indian parliament pays tributes to Bangladesh ex-PM Khaleda Zia
The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday paid tribute to Bangladesh ex-prime minister Khaleda Zia, besides erstwhile members of the upper house of the Indian parliament, L Ganesan and Suresh Kalmadi, who
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Europe told to boost defence amid Trump rift
Europe must step up efforts on defence and play a bigger role in Nato as US President Donald Trump has “shaken the transatlantic relationship to its foundation”, EU top diplomat
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Trump warns of ‘bad things’ if GOP loses midterms
Donald Trump warned Tuesday of “very bad things” if Republicans lose the US midterm elections, as the US president kicked off a travel blitz under the shadow of unrest in
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Iraq PM front‑runner slams Trump’s interference
Iraq’s main candidate for the premiership, Nouri al-Maliki, yesterday denounced Washington’s “blatant interference”, after President Donald Trump threatened to end all support to the country if Maliki took the post.
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‘Nothing normal’ in dealing with US: Canada PM
There’s currently “nothing normal” about dealing with the United States, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told Parliament Tuesday, as he faced questions over his handling of relations with President Donald
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Minneapolis mayor ‘playing with fire’
US President Donald Trump yesterday slammed comments by Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey who said the northern city “does not and will not” enforce federal immigration laws.
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Technology
Amazon lays off 16,000 employees
Amazon has confirmed 16,000 additional corporate job cuts, bringing its total workforce reductions to around 30,000 since October, as per a recent report by Reuters.
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WhatsApp launches 'Strict Account Settings' for high-risk users
WhatsApp has begun rolling out a new security feature called 'Strict Account Settings', designed to offer stronger protection against sophisticated cyberattacks for high-risk users.
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Pinterest to layoff 15% of workforce
Social media company Pinterest announced it will cut under 15% of its workforce as part of a restructuring plan to reallocate resources toward its AI initiatives, as per a recent
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OpenAI launches free AI workspace for scientists
OpenAI has recently launched Prism, a free, AI-powered workspace designed for scientists to write and collaborate on research papers.
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Sport
14th South Asian Games deferred to 2027
The 14th edition of the South Asian (SA) Games has once again been postponed. According to the revised schedule, the nine-day multi-sport event will now be held in Pakistan in
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Bangladesh shooting team cleared for India tour after cricketers denied
A two-member Bangladesh shooting team on Wednesday received government approval (GO) to travel to India for the Asian Shooting Championships, scheduled to be held in New Delhi from February 2
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Pakistan face Australia with T20 World Cup participation uncertain
Pakistan take on Australia in a three-match Twenty20 international series starting in Lahore from Thursday, despite doubts over their participation in next month's World Cup in cricket's shortest format.
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British-Bangladeshi owner of LPL team sentenced for match-fixing
A Sri Lankan court handed the British owner of a Premier League team a four-year suspended sentence on Wednesday over match-fixing in the domestic T20 cricket tournament, a judicial official
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India remain focused ahead of vital Pakistan match at U19WC
India captain Ayush Mhatre has sent a message of intent as they shift their attention to an U19 World Cup blockbuster against rivals Pakistan.
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Politics
A party using dictator’s rhetoric against BNP: Tarique
Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairman Tarique Rahman on Tuesday accused a political party of adopting the rhetoric of a dictator who fled the country to target the BNP...
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Business
Foreign loan inflows fall 29% as ADP hits five-year low
Bangladesh received reduced foreign loans in the first half of the current fiscal year
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New monetary policy on Thursday, but no relief in sight
As businesses struggle with weak banking confidence, stalled investment, and high interest rates, Bangladesh Bank is set to announce its monetary policy for the second half of the fiscal year
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BRAC Bank’s CSR initiatives touch 1.72 lakh lives in 2025
BRAC Bank PLC positively impacted 172,502 people across Bangladesh in 2025 through its corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, focusing on education, healthcare, disability inclusion, climate adaptation and humanitarian support, according
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Editorial
Campaign clashes must not be normalised
Political parties, the EC, and police all must act to stop further violence
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Electric rickshaws need rules, not turf wars
THE Local Government Division and the Road Transport Authority appear to be at loggerheads over the licensing of battery-run rickshaws, which are rickshaws that are not pedalled but are powered
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Political parties should commit to full CHT treaty execution
THE call to political parties competing in the national elections scheduled for February 12 to commit to the full implementation of the Chittagong Hill Tracts Treaty and include this promise
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Tradable savings certificate on bond market
The liquidity crisis in banks stemming mainly from non-performing loans (NPLs) has long stoked the compulsion of exploring alternative sources of sustainable fund. Since foreign investment is hard to come
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Mark Tully and BBC radio
IN THE front seat, with the driver, was Mark Fineman of Los Angeles Times, when their car was stopped at an improvised toll barrier outside Lord Krishnan’s town, Mathura...
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Entertainment
Shah Rukh Khan lends his voice to Disney Cruise Line’s ‘The Lion King’ show
Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan is set to lend his iconic voice to “The Lion King: Celebration in the Sky”, a spectacular fireworks show onboard Disney Cruise Line’s newest ship,
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I was nervous at first: Oishee on her first film with Shakib Khan
Looking ahead, her dreams remain simple but sincere. “I’m searching for opportunities to play diverse characters,” she says. “I want to act in films. I just need the right opportunities.”
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BAFTA nominations 2026: ‘One Battle After Another’, ‘Sinners’ lead with most nods
Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another” and Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” emerged as the top contenders as the 2026 BAFTA nominations were announced on Tuesday, reinforcing the two films’ dominance
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Arijit Singh reveals why he is stepping away from playback singing
In a post on his private X account, Arijit shared that he will continue creating music, while also explaining the reason behind his decision to retire.
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Health
Think video games are bad? New research says otherwise
Unlock cognitive growth through strategic gaming while balancing mental health and social development. University of Oxford research indicates that moderated play enhances decision-making and teamwork, proving video games offer valuable
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Life style
What makes Jamalpur's Nakshi Kantha unique?
Jamalpur’s traditional embroidered quilts offer comfort and warmth, and embroidery patterns are now seen on clothing as well.
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