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Will the Padma Barrage repeat Farakka's mistake?
As South Asia’s rivers become battlegrounds for competing dam projects, Bangladesh faces a critical water dilemma.
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Man in custody over alleged rape of 7-year-old in Noakhali, police say
Family and locals allege auto-rickshaw driver sexually harassed the girl; legal action to follow upon complaint
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New Jersey city authorities declare curfew following ICE protest violence
The mayor of a New Jersey city declared a curfew Sunday around a migrant detention center after another night of clashes between police and protesters opposed to president Donald Trump’s
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Arty banana goes missing from French museum
The missing fruit — which was taped to a wall to form the provocative work by Cattelan called ‘Comedian’ — was noticed by a guard on Saturday to have gone
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How to stay healthy during the heatwave
As the month of Jaishtha begins, temperatures have risen sharply, bringing intense summer heat
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Five people killed in explosion at South Korean aerospace plant
An explosion at a plant run by South Korean defence firm Hanwha Aerospace killed five people on Monday, local fire authorities said...
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say targeted base used by United States
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Monday they had targeted a base used by the United States military to strike Iranian territory...
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Bangladesh
Soleman the ‘Solar Man’
In Molani village under Thakurgaon Sadar upazila, Soleman Ali, a self-taught innovator, is harnessing solar power to help Boro paddy farmers with a low-cost solution for irrigation.
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PM resumes office at Secretariat after Eid holidays
Tarique Rahman arrives around 9:15am
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6 Bangladeshi peacekeepers to receive UN medals posthumously
Six Bangladeshi peacekeepers who lost their lives while serving under the UN flag in Abyei will be posthumously honoured with the prestigious ‘Dag Hammarskjöld Medal’ at the United Nations Headquarters
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Eid holiday ends, offices reopen today
The seven-day government holiday for Eid-ul-Azha ended yesterday, Sunday. Government offices and courts reopen today, Monday. Banks and financial institutions will also resume operations, along with many private-sector organisations. As
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Mystery of mother-son murder unraveled through a mobile phone that changed hands 8 times
A mobile phone, looted in the wake of a murder, passed sequentially through the hands of eight different individuals. It was sold repeatedly—sometimes for Tk 500, sometimes for Tk 700.
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Pallabi child rape and murder: Accused Sohel Rana and wife appear in court
Sohel Rana, the prime suspect in the case involving the brutal rape and murder of an eight-year-old child in the capital's Pallabi area, along with his wife Swapna have been
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Social welfare minister shares Eid joy with underprivileged children
Social welfare and women and children affairs minister AZM Zahid Hossain exchanged post-Eid greetings with the underprivileged children at his residence on Bayley Road in Dhaka on Sunday.
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International
Polls start to close in Colombia's presidential election
Pre‑election polls showed left‑wing senator Ivan Cepeda narrowly ahead but facing a strong challenge from hard‑right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella
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Researchers teach brain cells to play ‘Doom’
Australian researchers have trained lab-grown brain cells on a silicon computer chip to play the nineties shooter game “Doom” and say they are just scratching the surface of what the
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Parliamentary polls: Malta’s Labour party wins historic fourth term
Malta’s Labour party yesterday won an unprecedented fourth term in a victory for outgoing Prime Minister Robert Abela, who had called a snap election in light of geopolitical uncertainties.
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Yamal admits he feared missing WC
Spanish national team star Lamine Yamal admitted Sunday he had been ‘afraid’ of missing the World Cup because of the hamstring injury he is still recovering from...
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Neymar fit for ‘first or second’ match, says Ancelotti
Brazil star Neymar is on course to shake off a calf strain and could even be ready for their opening match of the World Cup, coach Carlo Ancelotti said on
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Six Bangladeshi peacekeepers to get UN medals posthumously
Six Bangladeshi peacekeepers, who lost their lives while serving under the UN flag in Abyei, will be posthumously honoured with the prestigious ‘Dag Hammarskjöld Medal’.
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Finland contributes € 2 million for Rohingyas: UNHCR
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, announced a EUR 2 million contribution from the Government of Finland to sustain life-saving assistance and protection for Rohingyas in Bangladesh.
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Technology
Jobs of the week
Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
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Nvidia chips are coming to Windows PCs: report
Nvidia and Microsoft are preparing to unveil the first Windows personal computers that use Nvidia processors as the main chip, according to a report by US-based news platform Axios
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DuckDuckGo 'no-AI' search triples after Google I/O
Visits to DuckDuckGo’s 'No AI' search page have more than tripled since Google unveiled its latest round of AI features for Search, the company has announced.
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Sport
Semenyo’s rise from rejection to World Cup spotlight
Now at Manchester City, Semenyo is expected to play a key role for a Ghana side led by new coach Carlos Queiroz, after the Black Stars failed to qualify for
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Six sixes in an over: Nepal's Kushal Bhurtel joins exclusive club
Bhurtel completed the feat in the ninth over of the contest at the Singapore National Cricket Ground in the opening match of the Asian Games Qualifier.
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Focus turns inward ahead of Australia ODIs
With balance in the bowling attack, the Tigers will be hoping the batting clicks into gear following the break, with Australia slated to arrive on June 5.
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Vinicius lights up Maracana in Brazil's 6-2 thrashing of Panama
With the 2026 World Cup less than two weeks away, Brazil were without Neymar, who is expected to miss their June 13 opener against Morocco with a calf injury.
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Dooley hails Bangladesh football's 'powerful heartbeat' ahead of San Marino friendly
The Bangladesh team departed Dhaka on Sunday for San Marino, where they will take on the hosts in a FIFA international friendly on June 5.
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আলোচিত
ছাত্রদল নেতাকে ডেকে নিয়ে পেটাল কার্যক্রম নিষিদ্ধ আওয়ামী লীগ নেতা
ছাত্রদল নেতাকে ডেকে নিয়ে পেটাল কার্যক্রম নিষিদ্ধ আওয়ামী লীগ নেতা
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Politics
Cumilla dist administrator’s distorted remarks on Asif, Hasnat spark controversy
Distorted remarks by Cumilla Zila Parishad administrator and BNP leader Mostak Mia alleging that National Citizen Party spokesperson Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain and the party’s chief organiser (southern region), Hasnat
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Jamaat to offer shadow cabinet, budget proposal
The Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has finalised a shadow cabinet, led by party amir Shafiqur Rahman, and is expected to announce it in June.
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Govt cannot succeed without BNP’s grassroots support: PM Tarique
Urges party workers to stand behind positive initiatives and help implement programmes across the country
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Asif fires back at Cumilla Zilla Parishad administrator over fund claims
NCP’s spokesperson says Mostak Mia confused special allocations with revenue funds while making allegations against him and Hasnat Abdullah
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PM warns of tough times, seeks party support
Prime minister and BNP chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday warned party leaders and activists that a difficult and important time lies ahead, and called for their support in implementing the
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Business
US cotton plan considers Bangladesh a key market
Bangladesh is expected to play a significant role in a new US initiative aimed at boosting American cotton exports, as the Trump administration links potential tariff benefits for Bangladeshi apparel
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Midland Bank partners with Concord Diagnostics for healthcare services
Midland Bank PLC has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Concord Diagnostics & Molecular Lab BD Ltd and EW Villa Medica Bangladesh to offer healthcare and diagnostic service benefits
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Nurul Amin appointed chairman of Krishi Bank
Mohammed Nurul Amin has been appointed chairman of Bangladesh Krishi Bank (BKB).
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Editorial
Passenger services in trains must improve
The Bangladesh Railway’s decision to lease out the operations of six more trains in its Eastern Zone to private companies could have been a welcome move had it significantly improved
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Why millions in training funds haven't solved unemployment in Bangladesh
That schools do not prepare our young people well for the world of work is a frequent refrain.
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Women's empowerment must be given priority
We had engagement with the women of this country, the women's rights organisations, the wider civil society organisations, the young women, women with disabilities, women who were involved in the
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100 days of BNP government: Not a verdict, but a possibility
The rule of any government is difficult to judge within 100 days, but it is enough time to observe and learn about the instincts of the new leadership.
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From awareness to action: Supporting cancer patients and families
The devastating words ‘You have cancer’ can make a room go suffocatingly silent. The day my grandma was diagnosed, I could do nothing but watch as her world was completely
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Health
ADP for health doubles, delivery still a concern
Experts call for improving efficiency of agencies, simplifying processes for project approval, procurement
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Two more die with measles-like symptoms
Two more children died of measles-like symptoms across the country in 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.
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