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When institutions falter, the defence of RTI falls to citizens
While 2025 was a year marked by despair over the paralysis of Bangladesh’s right to information (RTI) regime, the beginning of 2026 has brought a welcome note of resistance and
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Selim Al Deen’s 18th death anniversary observed
Theatre troupes and cultural organisations observed the 18th anniversary of death of legendary playwright Selim Al Deen on Wednesday with seminars, processions and commemorative programmes at multiple venues...
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32 killed as crane collapses onto train in Thailand
A crane at a China-backed high-speed rail project in Thailand collapsed onto a passenger train on Wednesday and caused it to derail, killing at least 32 people, authorities said...
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Is Greenland the ‘two-bigha land’ of Upen?
The world has felt the tremor. In a move ripped from a darker, forgotten chapter of history, the United States under President Donald Trump invaded Venezuela, abducting its leader Nicolás
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The interim has little to show in foreign aid governance
It has been 17 months since the interim government assumed office.
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The age of billionaires and the future global political order
If neofeudal capitalism continues its expansion, the question is not whether democracies will survive, but what kind of political order they will transform into.
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Bangladesh
Bangladesh needs lawmakers, not dealmakers
A total of 3,407 aspirants collected nomination papers after the schedule for the 13th national election and the July Charter referendum was announced.
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Flats for FFs occupied by others: welfare assoc
Of the 870 flats meant for impoverished freedom fighters at the Bijoy Rakeen City housing project, 766 are occupied by influential individuals who did not participate in the War of
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SC rejects Cumilla-4 BNP candidate’s plea on loan status
The Appellate Division on Wednesday rejected an application filed by Cumilla-4 BNP candidate Manzurul Ahsan Munshi seeking to lift its earlier stay on a High Court decision that asked the
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Arguments in Abu Sayed killing case Jan 20
The International Crimes Tribunal-2 on Wednesday set January 20 for placing arguments in the crimes against humanity case filed over the killing of Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur student Abu Sayed
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Painter electrocuted in Dhaka
A 35-year-old painter electrocuted while working on a four-story building in Adabar area of Dhaka on Wednesday...
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BCG arrests 2 with 75,000 Yaba pills in Teknaf
The Bangladesh Coast Guard arrested two alleged drug traffickers with 75,000 yaba pills in Teknaf of Cox’s Bazar on Tuesday...
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International
2025 was third hottest year on record: EU, US experts
The last 11 years have now been the warmest ever recorded, with 2024 topping the podium and 2023 in second place
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Iran warned regional states of strikes on US bases if attacked, official says
The Iranian official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said Tehran had asked US allies in the region to "prevent Washington from attacking Iran".
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Beijing tells Chinese firms to stop using US, Israeli cybersecurity software, sources say
Expresses concern that the software could transmit confidential information abroad
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BSF pushes 17 more people into Bangladesh through Ch’nawabganj border
The Indian Border Security Force pushed 17 more people, including five women and four children, into Bangladesh through the Gomostapur border in Chapainawabganj on early Wednesday...
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Some personnel advised to leave US military base in Qatar, diplomats say
Some personnel have been advised to leave the U.S. military's Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar by Wednesday evening, three diplomats told Reuters.
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Iran warns neighbours it could strike American bases if US intervenes in protests
According to an Israeli assessment, Trump has decided to intervene, although the scope and timing of this action remains unclear, an Israeli official said.
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Technology
Bangladesh expands high-performance computing for research and AI
The National Data Center (NDC) has launched GPU Cloud and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) facilities to strengthen Bangladesh’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and provide advanced computing resources for universities, researchers, and students.
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Sport
Mitchell’s unbeaten ton leads New Zealand to long-awaited India win
Daryl Mitchell struck an unbeaten 131 to lead New Zealand to a series-levelling seven-wicket win over India in the second one-day international on Wednesday
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FIFA: Over 500 million from 211 countries request World Cup tickets
Football's global governing body FIFA said Wednesday it had received more than 500 million requests for tickets to this year's World Cup despite rumbling controversy over sky-high prices to attend
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Mane sinks Salah’s Egypt to fire Senegal into final
Former champions Senegal dominated possession against cautious Egypt and will face hosts Morocco or Nigeria on Sunday in the final.
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From bricklayer to record-breaker: Brentford's Thiago eyes World Cup berth
Brentford striker Igor Thiago has already made Premier League history: now the Brazilian hopes to take his unlikely success story to the World Cup.
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Arsenal beat Rosenior's Chelsea in first leg of League Cup semi
Arsenal ruined Chelsea manager Liam Rosenior's first home game as they moved closer to Wembley with a 3-2 win in the League Cup semi-final first leg on Wednesday
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Mane sinks Egypt, Morocco beat Nigeria to reach AFCON final
Hosts Morocco will play Sadio Mane's Senegal in this weekend's Africa Cup of Nations final after both emerged victorious in tense last-four ties on Wednesday as Mohamed Salah's dreams of
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Inter extend Serie A lead to six points after Napoli slip
Inter Milan moved six points clear at the top of Serie A on Wednesday after beating Lecce 1-0 and taking advantage of Napoli's goalless draw with Parma
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ইসলামী আন্দোলন বংলাদেশের সিনিয়র যুগ্ম মহাসচিব মাওলানা গাজি আতাউর রহমান বলেছেন, আমরা ইসলামি দলগুলো একবক্স নীতিতে আছি এবং থাকব। জামায়াত থাকবে কিনা সেটা তাদের ব্যা
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Business
Become a millionaire in 20 years by saving Tk 13,803 per month
For those who are hesitant about investing, one of the most reliable ways to become a millionaire is through savings.
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Government takes initiative to amend labour law again amid owners’ objections
The government issued an ordinance to amend the labour law in the third week of November. Less than two months later, the Ministry of Labour and Employment has begun considering
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Steps underway to bring discipline in gold, jewellery sector: NBR chairman
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) is working to bring about discipline in the country's gold and jewellery sector, long plagued by smuggling, weak compliance and regulatory loopholes, NBR Chairman
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Editorial
Recruitment at Chittagong University: UGC must conduct a transparent, impartial investigation
The way the current administration of Chittagong University has rushed to recruit more than 400 teachers, officers, and employees within just 15 months cannot, by any standard, be described as
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Opinion New US security policy and changing reality
US President Donald Trump has introduced several fundamental changes to the country’s security outlook in the 2025 United States National Security Strategy formulated under his administration. In this strategic document,
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Ensuring the elections remain on track
The Chief Adviser’s reassurance that Bangladesh’s general election and referendum will be held on February 12 without delay is a welcome message in a period of political uncertainty. At a
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The economy of discourse
Since the political rupture of August 2024 and the formation of an interim government, public debate has intensified. Yet greater volume has not produced greater clarity. What appears to be
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Right message, wrong messengers
MULTIPLE things can be true at once. The Iranian people are engaged in a legitimate popular struggle against an entrenched political elite that has failed to meet their material needs
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Entertainment
The Daily Star has always stood by artistes: Ashfaque Nipun
As The Daily Star marks 35 years of journalism, the newspaper’s role in shaping public discourse, particularly around culture, politics, and artistic freedom, has come under renewed reflection. For filmmaker
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Zoe Saldaña becomes the highest-grossing actor of all time
Saldaña’s box office total has been driven primarily by her roles as Neytiri in James Cameron’s “Avatar” franchise and Gamora in Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” trilogy and multiple “Avengers”
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Xefer Rahman and Rafsan Sabab tie the knot
Singer Xefer Rahman and television host Rafsan Sabab tied the knot today (Wednesday) in a private ceremony, bringing an end to months of speculation surrounding their relationship.
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Trevor Noah set to host Grammys for the final time in 2026
The ceremony will take place at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and will air live on CBS from 8pm to 11:30pm ET (5pm to 8:30pm PT). Alongside hosting duties,
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