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Living in an ‘unliveable’ city named Dhaka
The 2026 Global Liveability Index published by the Economist Intelligence Unit presents a sobering assessment of Dhaka's living conditions. Among the 173 cities ranked this year, Dhaka sits at 171,
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In the shadow of your memory
Six years have passed since I lost my father, yet the silence left by his absence continues to reverberate through my life. Until then, I had never confronted the death
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At least one dead, 100 injured in crush at Indian chariot festival
At least one person died and nearly 100 were taken to hospital on Thursday in a crush at a popular chariot festival in Puri in eastern India, officials said. Thousands
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Heavy monsoon rains hit over 1m in Bangladesh
Weeks of intense rainfall, flooding and landslides in Bangladesh have triggered one of its most severe monsoon emergencies of the year. As humanitarian needs mount, the International Organization for Migration
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UNICEF: War could push 1.2m into poverty
The Middle East conflict may push 1.2 million more people into poverty in Bangladesh, according to a new report of UNICEF on Thursday. Up to 23.4 million additional children could
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5 leadership lessons you can learn from Lionel Messi
Emulate Lionel Messi's quiet leadership style to transform your professional workplace or community group today. Discover how Argentina's iconic World Cup captain earned ultimate team trust by sharing credit and
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Bangladesh
Chattogram board suspends remaining HSC exams indefinitely
Revised schedule to be announced later, says board notice
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Why Bangladesh's July uprising was obvious
One winter evening in Dhaka in 2017, I went with my wife to the 300 Feet Road beside the Bashundhara Residential Area, a popular stretch of the city where many
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HSC exams in Chattogram division suspended indefinitely over floods
The Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations under the Chattogram Education Board have been suspended indefinitely across all districts of Chattogram Division following widespread flood damage. The Inter-Education Board
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River ports asked to hoist cautionary signal No 1
River ports in some regions have been asked to hoist cautionary signal No 1 as a temporary south or southeasterly gusty or squally wind is likely to occur in many
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No one to be left behind in building new Bangladesh: PM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Thursday pledged to build a prosperous and discrimination-free Bangladesh, saying his government wants to ensure equal rights and opportunities for all communities, including ethnic minorities.
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Death toll from floods and landslides reaches 58 as over 1.2m people affected
The death toll from floods and landslides triggered by days of heavy rains in the Chattogram and Sylhet regions has risen to 58. In a statement on Thursday, the government
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International
Iran continues to talk to US, wants to make a deal, White House says
US says Navy will continue ensuring safe passage through Strait of Hormuz
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Ebola spreading in DRC ‘faster than any previous outbreak’: WHO
The World Health Organization warned yesterday that Ebola was spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo more quickly than during any previous outbreak of the deadly virus.
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Fire at orphanage in Algiers kills 11, injures 19
Eleven people, including children, were killed and 19 injured in a fire at an orphanage close to the Algerian capital Algiers early on Thursday, authorities said. Locals and emergency crews
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Thailand mulls suspending 6,000 officials
Thousands of Thai civil servants face suspension over an exam cheating scandal, authorities said yesterday, as investigators widened a probe that has already led to three arrests.
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Cost of healthy diet has spiked 25pc since 2021: UN
The cost of a healthy diet has increased 25 percent in the past five years, putting it out of reach for one-third of the global population, according to figures released
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Russia, Ukraine strike vessels in Black Sea
Ukraine and Russia yesterday launched missile and drone attacks on vessels in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, stepping up hostilities in a zone vital for grain exports
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Technology
TikTok announces new AI literacy initiatives
TikTok has announced a series of initiatives aimed at helping users better identify and understand artificial intelligence-generated content as the social media platform responds to the rapid growth of generative
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Star Wars creator George Lucas calls AI the future of cinema
George Lucas has described artificial intelligence (AI) as the future of filmmaking, arguing that the technology will become an increasingly important part of the creative process despite continuing concerns across
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Sport
Yamal, Porro train separately as Spain sweat over fitness concern
Spain's priority is to ensure Yamal, Porro and the rest of the squad are as fresh as possible for the final.
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The night England denied football a classic
The unanswered question is whether, when history finally presents the moment they have spent decades waiting for, they are brave enough to trust the football that got them there.
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Messi-Yamal viral photo comes full circle after 18 years
The image first captured global attention in 2024
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'Lost his Tuch?': Tuchel hammered by media after World Cup exit
Hampered by Tuchel's cautious substitutions, England squandered a golden opportunity to reach their first World Cup final since 1966, blowing the lead as Argentina scored twice in the closing minutes
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From Maradona to Messi: A love story across generations
The connection between Maradona and Messi goes far beyond shared celebrations. Both grew up in a football culture where every child dreams of wearing the No.10 shirt. On dusty pitches,
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তুরস্ক: একটি অভ্যুত্থান প্রচেষ্টার পর এরদোয়ান যেভাবে দেশকে নতুন রূপ দিয়েছেন - BBC News বাংলা
২০১৬ সালের ১৫ই জুলাইয়ের অভ্যুত্থান প্রচেষ্টার পরিণতি গত এক দশকে তুরস্কের রাজনীতির প্রতিটি দিককে পাল্টে দিয়েছে, দেশের অভ্যন্তরে ক্ষমতার ভারসাম্য বদলে দিয়েছে এবং বিদেশের সঙ্গে এর সম্পর্ককে নতুন রূপ দিয়েছে।
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পাল্টাপাল্টি হামলার মধ্যেই তেহরানকে ‘ভদ্র আচরণ’ করার সতর্কবার্তা ট্রাম্পের
যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের প্রেসিডেন্ট ডোনাল্ড ট্রাম্প তেহরানকে ‘ভদ্র আচরণ করা উচিত’ বলে সতর্ক করার পর বুধবার (১৫ জুলাই) সন্ধ্যায় ইরানের ওপর নতুন করে হামলা চালানো হয়েছে বলে জানিয়েছে যুক্তরাষ্ট্র।
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আবু সাঈদ জুলাই শহীদদের ইমাম, জুলাই বিপ্লবের রূহানী নেতৃত্ব: নাহিদ ইসলাম
শহীদ আবু সাঈদকে জুলাই শহীদদের ইমাম ও জুলাই বিপ্লবের রূহানী নেতৃত্ব বলে মন্তব্য করেছেন জাতীয় নাগরিক পার্টির (এনসিপি) আহ্বায়ক ও বিরোধীদলীয় চিফ হুইপ মো. নাহিদ ইস
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Politics
Intensify drive against AL, BCL, affiliated bodies
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday directed the authorities concerned to strengthen the ongoing drive against the Awami League, Bangladesh Chhatra League, Jubo League and other associate organisations.
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Govt does not believe in politics of religious division: Fakhrul
At Dhaka’s Rath Jatra festival, LGRD minister urges unity against attempts to undermine communal harmony
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Business
Agreement signing ceremony between Southeast Bank and SEL
Southeast Bank PLC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The Structural Engineers Ltd (SEL). Under this agreement, the customers of SEL will enjoy SEBPLC Home Loan with competitive
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Excess supply keeps egg price low for months
Egg farmers have been making losses almost continuously since December 2025. In the last 7 months, eggs were sold at a profit only in one month, May 2026. The price
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Badiur Rahman elected Chairman, Alhajj Salim Rahman EC Chairman of Al-Arafah Islami Bank
Badiur Rahman has been elected as the Chairman, and Alhajj Salim Rahman as the Chairman of the Executive Committee (EC) of Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC. The 464th (Emergency) meeting of
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Editorial
The city that cannot drain itself
Every monsoon brings out the same distressing reality of Dhaka --- the capital of the country continues to be woefully ill-prepared for dealing with rain. It does not require a
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Addressing the capital's liveability crisis
The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), a sister concern of the Economist magazine has published its 2026 edition of liveability index. According to the EIU, Dhaka's position remains unchanged at 171st,
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MRT Line-6's warning signs must not be ignored
The unearthing of serious structural deficiencies in Dhaka's MRT Line-6 has understandably caused widespread concern. Barely 30 months after the country's first metro rail system entered service, questions are now
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Don't let red tape drown our children
Reopen community childcare centres urgently to prevent drownings.
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Institutional neglect is driving Bangladesh’s brain drain
The combined weight of economic instability, systemic nepotism, and professional invisibility is quietly driving this generation out of the country.
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Entertainment
Chanchal Chowdhury to star in ‘Chaalchitro’ prequel
The actor is currently busy with work in both Bangladesh and West Bengal. He has recently finished shooting for two other Tollywood films, “Shekor” and “Azadi”.
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300 dancers, aged from 3 to 70, to enthrall Charukala tomorrow
Alongside celebrating the monsoon through dance, the organisers will raise funds for people affected by the recent floods in the Chattogram Hill Tracts through a donation campaign in partnership with
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Reclaiming the cultural meaning of monsoon
Alongside celebrating the monsoon through dance, the organisers will raise funds for people affected by the recent floods in the Chattogram Hill Tracts through a donation campaign in partnership with
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Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ set for release at Cineplex this Friday
Christopher Nolan fans have reason to celebrate, as his highly anticipated film “The Odyssey” is set to be released in Bangladesh at Star Cineplex.
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Health
Uganda discharges last Ebola patient, starts countdown to be virus-free
Uganda discharged its last remaining Ebola patient on Thursday, triggering a 42-day countdown after which it can be declared free of the virus, the East African nation's health ministry said.
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DGHS starts probing low measles vaccination target
The health authorities have started probing its own low target for measles vaccination of children as they found a "big gap" in the latest vitamin A campaign while five more
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