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How Iran sustained its military capacity amid US–Israeli attacks
Beyond missiles, Iran’s buried architecture at Qeshm Island transforms the Strait of Hormuz into a subterranean battlespace.
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Over 40 lakh cases pending in lower courts, law minister tells Parliament
Reforms and new appointments aim to ease the burden, Md Asaduzzaman says
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Crowne Plaza Airport Dhaka celebrates Bangla new year and culinary feast
Crowne Plaza organised a grand, two-part event on April 14, 2026, to usher in the Bengali New Year 1433, said a press release.
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Trump says Israel, Lebanon leaders to hold talks Thursday
US President Donald Trump said the leaders of Israel and Lebanon will speak on Thursday in what would be a historic first, but there was no confirmation from either side.
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BNP to go tough on grassroots
The BNP high command has decided to take a tougher stance against a section of its grassroots leaders and activists amid growing complaints that their misconduct is damaging the ruling
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Taxing the rich: How Mamdani aims to raise $500m from empty luxury homes
New York mayor is backing a tax on $5 million-plus second homes owned by ultra-wealthy part-time residents
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Akhter questions postponement of bar council election
NCP lawmaker points to inconsistency over 'fuel crisis'
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Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s looming energy crisis and the choices ahead
Advancing Bangladesh energy efficiency is vital for Bangladesh energy security, requiring PPP energy efficiency Bangladesh partnerships.
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DSCC revamps DMCH sidewalk with greenery, graffiti following eviction drive
Pilot project clears encroachment, introduces regulated hawker plan
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Foreign minister leaves Dhaka for three-nation tour
Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman left Dhaka today, Thursday on a tri-nation tour. He will visit Türkiye, Belgium and Ethiopia and attend the Antalya Diplomacy Forum and a key EU partnership
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Former Mayor Manjur back in spotlight following meeting with Hasnat Abdullah
Former Mayor of Chattogram City Corporation, Mohammad Manjur Alam, has again emerged in political discussions amid speculation that he may contest the upcoming city corporation election for the mayoral post.
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Bar council suspends Masdar’s license over allegation of misappropriating money from client
Bangladesh Bar Council has temporarily suspended the practising licence of former district judge and Supreme Court lawyer Md Masder Hossain following allegations of misappropriating over Tk 1.2 crore from a
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Recruitment to 3,110 vacant posts within five years, says state minister
State minister for public administration Md Abdul Bari said that recruitment would be completed in 3,110 vacant posts within the next five years as part of a phased government plan...
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Youth stabbed to death by unidentified attackers in Dhaka
A youth was stabbed to death allegedly by five to six unidentified attackers in Itkhola area of Rayerbazar under Mohammadpur police station on early Thursday...
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International
Nepal panel to probe property, assets of politicians and officials
Government led by Balendra Shah launches anti-corruption move after election victory
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Lebanon president stresses importance of a ceasefire before talks with Israel
'Ceasefire is the natural starting point,' says Lebanese President
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Lebanon 'not aware' of any upcoming contact with Israel: official source
We are not aware of any planned contact with the Israeli side, and we have not been informed of any through official channels, the source said
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US optimistic about reaching peace deal with Iran
Washington has reportedly sought a 20-year suspension of Iran's uranium enrichment program while Tehran has proposed suspending nuclear activity for five years -- an offer US officials rejected.
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Israel and Lebanon leaders to hold first talks in 34 years
Rare engagement could offer “breathing room” in a conflict that has drawn Lebanon deeper into regional war
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Technology
Booking.com confirms data breach; says hackers accessed user info
Booking.com, the travel booking company, has confirmed that hackers may have accessed customers’ personal information, including names, email addresses, phone numbers and booking details, in a breach the company disclosed
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OpenAI releases GPT‑5.4‑Cyber, cybersecurity-focused model
OpenAI has introduced GPT‑5.4‑Cyber, a variant of its frontier AI model that has been specifically fine-tuned to be more permissive for cybersecurity tasks.
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How to turn your smartphone into a webcam for online classes
Whether it is acting as a second camera for your computer or running the whole show on its own screen, there are ways to turn your smartphone into a webcam
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F1 2026: How a rule change turned motorsport into 'Mario Kart'
The latest rule change for F1 2026 has seen it labelled 'Mario Kart'. Here is a look at what has gone amiss, why the drivers are angry, and the potential
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Amazon to acquire satellite company Globalstar for $11.57 billion
Amazon recently announced it will acquire satellite firm Globalstar in a deal valued at $11.57 billion, a move that expands its space-based internet ambitions as it works to compete with
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Sport
Kane lauds Diaz 'moment of magic' after Bayern knock out Real
Harry Kane praised Luis Diaz's late "moment of magic" which delivered the killer blow as Bayern Munich eliminated Real Madrid to reach the Champions League semifinals on Wednesday.
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Grateful Arteta says Champions League semifinal place is a big boost for Arsenal
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he was hugely grateful to his players for the boost they had given the club after a gritty 1-0 aggregate win over Sporting Lisbon on
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Iran participating in World Cup, FIFA president confirm
Iran is scheduled to play its three Group G matches in the United States -- two in Los Angeles, one in Seattle
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Miraz shrugs off off-field noise ahead of NZ series
Bangladesh ODI skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz has insisted that the team’s preparations for the upcoming series against New Zealand have not been affected by recent off-field developments in the country’s
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Unfazed Latham targets series win as young NZ face Bangladesh
Arriving with a relatively untested squad for the three-match ODI series, Latham made it clear during a pre-match press conference at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur today that expectations
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Howard the human wall
War, too, has its rhythm. Sometimes fast, sometimes slow, sometimes a breath-stopping surge of tension. But there are some battles where rhythm ceases to exist -- where there is only
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সংস্কার বকেয়া রেখেই সরকার হালখাতা খুলেছে
সংস্কার বকেয়া রেখেই সরকার হালখাতা খুলেছে
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Politics
11-party alliance announces nationwide protest from April 18
Demos in Dhaka, divisional cities and districts for implementation of July charter
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Speaker says public interest in politics peaking
Hafiz Uddin Ahmed highlights political consciousness for sustaining democracy
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Hasnat Abdullah confronted by youths during visit to former Ctg city mayor’s residence
Cumilla-4 MP and NCP leader faces questioning, leaves under police escort
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Business
Feni tops in smartphone access, Panchagarh at bottom: BBS
The survey marks the first time the BBS has released district-level ICT data
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United Finance disburses first startup loan under BB scheme
Under the scheme, eligible startups can receive financing at a 4 percent interest rate.
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US announces new sanctions against Iran oil sector
The United States alleges that the Shamkhani network, which operates in Iran and the United Arab Emirates, dodges sanctions through a group of seemingly legitimate consulting and shipping companies that
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Editorial
Can a bank resolution framework work if discredited owners return?
I worked with senior officials at Bangladesh Bank in developing the framework for the 2025 Bank Resolution Act, which is similar to India’s Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, and analogous
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Primary school admission tests would be a misguided step
A recent proposal to base primary school admission on tests has raised concern as critics argue that forcing young children—who are just starting to explore and understand the world around
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Why is BNP taking the risk of opening 3 fronts simultaneously?
The 12 February election can be seen as a potential step towards Bangladesh's journey on a democratic path. In this election, the traditional voters of the ousted Awami League played
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BCB’s cycle of political interference and dysfunction
Failure to build strong institutions continues to undermine many sectors in Bangladesh, preventing them from achieving their desired goals.
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A promising scheme, but can it avoid past pitfalls?
We welcome the launch of the Farmers’ Card programme by the government, which is a timely and encouraging step towards providing the much-needed support to the millions of farmers in
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Entertainment
'There's more truth than fiction,' Spielberg says of 'Disclosure Day'
Famed US director Steven Spielberg offered a sneak peek of his upcoming film "Disclosure Day" Wednesday, his latest movie about aliens and humanity since he first tapped into the genre
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Theatre was our way of building the nation: Afzal Hossain
Acclaimed actor and director Afzal Hossain—also a filmmaker, painter, and writer—has once again turned to memory and reflection, revisiting the people and moments that shaped his journey in theatre and
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Tauquir Ahmed’s work across film, theatre to be revisited at Shilpakala
A day-long retrospective honouring actor-director Tauquir Ahmed will be held on April 19 at the Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, bringing together artists and cultural practitioners to revisit his work across film,
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Jafar Panahi enters TIME 100 as a voice of cinematic resistance
Panahi’s career has long been shaped by confrontation with Iranian authorities. He has faced imprisonment and travel bans, yet continued to produce films—often under severe constraints—earning him global recognition as
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Health
Measles death toll rises to 34 as two more die: DGHS
Six more suspected measles deaths reported in same period
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Measles cases keep surging
Measles cases continue to surge across Bangladesh, with a 50 per cent test positivity rate recorded among samples collected at Bangladesh Shishu Hospital and Institute, raising fresh concerns among health
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