Headline
Saint Martin’s Island is dying — Can we still save it?
A landscape where the natural defences that once protected the island are now dismantled.
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Songs of the soul: Baul Binoy Sutradhar’s inner world
Born in 1954 in Paikpara Union under Chunarughat Upazila of Habiganj district, Binoy was the son of a local farmer, Sudhir Chandra Sutradhar, and Snehalata Sutradhar. Before he was even
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What the new labour ordinance means for workers
The Daily Star (TDS): How do you assess the Labour Ordinance 2025?
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Concordia University invites Shamol Shishir
The Concordia University, one of Canada’s leading higher education institutions, has invited Bangladeshi researcher, writer and filmmaker Md Rabiul Islam, widely known as Shamol Shishir, as a research intern under
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Series of Israeli strikes hit Lebanon
A series of Israeli strikes hit south and east Lebanon on Friday, state media reported, as Israel’s army said it was targeting Hezbollah sites, the latest such raids despite a
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Kim vows to root out ‘evil’, scolds lazy officials
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to root out ‘evil’ and scolded lazy officials while praising his troops fighting with Russia against Ukraine, state media said Friday..
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Bangladesh
From hope to horror: The dark reality of illegal migration to Europe
At least 18 others, like Akbar, were deceived by Nazir's trafficking network within a year, according to officials
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Fire breaks out at multistorey building in Keraniganj
12 firefighting units working to douse the fire. 42 people evacuated so far
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DU student journalist attacked by Hadi supporters at DMCH
Rifat Risan, the Dhaka University correspondent of Channel One, was allegedly attacked by supporters of Sharif Osman Bin Hadi while gathering news about Hadi being shot at Dhaka Medical College
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BGB deployed to assist at Jamela Tower fire site in Keraniganj
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel have been deployed at the site of a fire that broke out early this morning at Jamela Tower in Babu Bazar area of Keraniganj, Dhaka,
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Youth wearing mask climbed wall, set fire to district election office
The incident took place at approximately 4:00 am today, Saturday. Election officials have stated that petrol was poured into the room and then set alight.
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Rajkandi Reserve Forest: Illegal constructions threaten biodiversity
The Rajkandi Forest Range, one of the country’s richest natural forests and home to rare wildlife, dense vegetation, and bamboo groves, is under growing threat due to the construction of
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Fakhrul urges govt to ensure Tarique Rahman’s safe return
Says ensuring safety of citizens and election candidates is govt’s primary duty
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International
Israeli settlements in West Bank growing at highest level since 2017: UN
Plans for nearly 47,390 housing units were advanced, approved, or tendered, the report said
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Trump, Clinton seen in new cache of Epstein photos released by Democrats
Epstein's association with the individuals in the pictures was already widely known and the undated photos do not appear to depict any unlawful conduct.
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Iran seizes oil tanker carrying crew members from India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh in Gulf of Oman: Iranian media
Retail fuel prices in Iran are among the lowest in the world, making smuggling it to other countries particularly profitable.
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Cambodia says Thailand still bombing hours after Trump truce call
On December 13, 2025, the Thai military used two F-16 fighter jets to drop seven bombs
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Series of Israeli strikes hit Lebanon
A series of Israeli strikes hit south and east Lebanon yesterday, state media reported, as Israel’s army said it was targeting Hezbollah sites, the latest such raids despite a year-old
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UN urges Ethiopia, Eritrea to respect border pact
The United Nations on Friday urged Ethiopia and Eritrea to respect each other’s territorial integrity, voicing concern over “renewed tensions” between the two neighbouring countries.
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Germany blames Russia for polls interference
Germany yesterday accused Russia of cyberattacks targeting its air traffic control and February’s general election, and said it had summoned the Russian ambassador to protest.
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Technology
Bangladeshi team wins silver at Seoul International Invention Fair 2025
A team from Bangladesh named Calibrator-Z has won a silver medal at the Seoul International Invention Fair (SIIF) 2025, an annually held global tech innovation competition.
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'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' wins Game of the Year
The Game Awards 2025 has recently concluded, with the role-playing game 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33' winning the top prize of Game of the Year. The game has also set a
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Sport
Walkovers loom as domestic cricket crisis deepens
The domestic arena of Bangladesh cricket has long been mired in controversies and irregularities, despite repeated calls from experts and the media to strengthen its core in order to improve
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Five million apply for 2026 World Cup tickets in 24 hours despite price backlash
FIFA received five million requests for World Cup 2026 tickets in the first 24 hours of the latest sales phase, soccer's world governing body said on Friday, despite an outcry
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Akash, Jarif star in Bangladesh U17's series win against Sri Lanka
A four-wicket haul from left-arm pacer Atiqur Rahman Akash, complemented by an aggressive half-century from opener Sk. Jarif Siyam, powered Bangladesh Under-17 to a five-wicket win over Sri Lanka
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Davies return threatens to make brilliant Bayern even better
With 13 games played, Bayern Munich are already eight points clear at the top of the Bundesliga and look set to welcome back lightning-fast wing-back Alphonso Davies this weekend
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‘Die-hard Ronaldo fan’ checks into Kolkata hotel early to meet Messi
Lionel Messi arrived in Kolkata in the early hours of Saturday for a three-day tour, and the excitement surrounding the Argentina legend’s arrival led some fans to take extraordinary measures,
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Hazlewood not done with Test cricket despite Ashes disappointment
Australia quick Josh Hazlewood intends to continue playing international cricket in all formats despite missing the entire Ashes series because of injury.
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‘Messi mania’: Kolkata erupts as Argentina legend lands on Indian soil
Argentine football icon Lionel Messi received a thunderous welcome on his arrival in Kolkata in the early hours of Saturday, marking the start of his three-day, four-city GOAT India Tour
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আলোচিত
‘থার্ড টার্মিনাল নির্মাণে আওয়ামী লীগ কারিগরি বিবেচনায় মহাপাপ করেছে’
আওয়ামী লীগ ঢাকা বিমান বন্দরের থার্ড টার্মিনাল নির্মাণে কারিগরি দিক বিবেচনায় মহাপাপ করে গেছে বলে মন্তব্য করেছেন প্রধান উপদেষ্টার ডাক, টেলিযোগাযোগ ও
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‘ভারতের ‘‘র’’-আওয়ামী লীগ আমার ভাইকে বাঁচতে দেবে না’
ঢাকা-৮ আসনের স্বতন্ত্র সংসদ সদস্য প্রার্থী ও ইনকিলাব মঞ্চের মুখপাত্র শরিফ ওসমান হাদি গুলিবিদ্ধ হওয়ার পর পরিবারের সিদ্ধান্তে তাকে ঢাকা মেডিকেল কলেজ হাসপাতাল থেকে রাজধানীর এভারকেয়ার হাসপাতালে স্থানান্তর করা হচ্ছে।
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তারেক রহমান বাংলাদেশে ফিরছেন ২৫শে ডিসেম্বর, ঘোষণা বিএনপির
আগামী ২৫শে ডিসেম্বর বাংলাদেশে আসছেন তারেক রহমান, এই তথ্য জানিয়েছে তার দল বিএনপি। বিএনপির মহাসচিব মির্জা ফখরুল ইসলাম আলমগীর আজ রাতে এক সংবাদ সম্মেলনে এই তথ্য জানান।
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হাদির ওপর গুলি: সারা দেশে বিএনপির কর্মসূচি ঘোষণা
ইনকিলাব মঞ্চের মুখপাত্র ও ত্রয়োদশ জাতীয় সংসদ নির্বাচনে ঢাকা-৮ আসনের স্বতন্ত্র প্রার্থী শরিফ ওসমান হাদির (৩৩) ওপর হামলা ও অন্যান্য ঘটনায় দুষ্কৃতকারীদের তদন্ত করে খুঁজে বের করে শাস্তির দাবিতে শনিবার
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Politics
Shot in head, critically wounded Hadi undergoing treatment at Evercare Hospital
Sharif Osman Hadi, an aspiring independent candidate in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad election for the Dhaka-8 constituency, was shot in the head from a close distance by unidentified assailants in
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Tarique set to return on Dec 25 after 17 years in UK exile
Bangladesh Nationalist Party acting chairman Tarique Rahman is scheduled to return to Bangladesh on December 25, ending his more than 17 years of exile in the United Kingdom.
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ATTACK ON HADI: Political parties slate attack
Political parties on Friday strongly condemned and protested the shooting of Sharif Osman Hadi, spokesperson of the Inquilab Mancha and an independent candidate for the Dhaka-8 constituency in the upcoming
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Khaleda’s health condition remains unchanged
The health condition of Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia remained unchanged on Friday, with she receiving intensive care at the ICU of Evercare Hospital in
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Followers pay respects to Bhashani on 145th birth anniv
The 145th birth anniversary of Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani, a legendary political leader of the nation, was observed nationwide on Friday, with the demand for his official recognition as
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Business
Onion: Govt to issue 200 import permits daily
Government will issue 200 import permits (IP) daily from 13 December, 2025. Each permit will allow the import of up to 30 tons of onions.
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Onion prices still high despite imports, seed onions at hand
Onion prices still remain high in the markets even though new seed onions are now available and imports have started. Onions were sold at Tk110-140 per kg on Friday. Meanwhile,
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Business moral eases, but concerns remain
The announcement of the national election schedule on Thursday has begun to ease the prolonged political and economic uncertainty felt by Bangladesh’s business community.
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Editorial
Reopen closed train stations in the west
Resolve persistent manpower crisis and other barriers
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Tony Blair and the reduction of Gaza to a political laboratory
For months, former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair's role has been lobbying US President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, to head a "temporary transitional authority in Gaza.
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Attack on Osman Hadi: Target of shooting not individual, but election
There is no scope to view the attack on Sharif Osman Hadi as “an isolated incident.” It is a message—and the message is very clear: target voices in the political
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How Dhaka airport has turned into a game of Ludo
Dhaka airport's Terminal-3, which had a soft launch in October 2023, has completed 99 percent of its construction, according to reports.
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Entertainment
Kylie Jenner makes acting debut in Charli XCX’s film ‘The Moment’
Reality television star and entrepreneur Kylie Jenner is set to make her acting debut in “The Moment”, a new mockumentary-style film led by pop musician Charli XCX. The trailer for
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Bassbaba Sumon reflects on his journey through music and survival
Saidos Salehin Khaled Sumon, widely known in Bangladesh’s band music scene as “Bassbaba Sumon”, has looked back on his eventful musical journey and personal struggles in a recent television appearance.
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A nation without culture cannot truly progress: Khairul Anam Shakil
For Khairul Anam Shakil, celebrating five decades of music is not just a personal milestone; it is a reflection of Bangladesh’s cultural heartbeat. As a celebrated Nazrul Sangeet exponent and
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'Nakshikathar Jamin’ to have special screening to commemorate Victory month
To mark the month of Victory, the Liberation War–based film “Nakshikathar Jamin”, directed by Akram Khan and starring Jaya Ahsan, is set to return to the big screen.
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Health
Why is dengue still prevalent in winter?
Dengue, once thought to be confined to the monsoon season, now continues to pose a significant health threat throughout the winter months.
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Keep politics out of hospital: Health Adviser
Health Adviser Nurjahan Begum has urged medical professionals to draw a firm line between their political affiliations and their duties, warning that hospitals must never become extensions of party activity.
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