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Before you sip your tea, remember Chandpur 1921
From the 1921 Mulluke Cholo movement to modern wage protests, explore the history and ongoing demands of tea garden workers in Bangladesh.
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Why the Haor film Kura Pakkhir Shunye Ura matters today
Filmmaker Muhammad Quayum reflects on the haor’s beauty, hardship, resilience, and his decades-long journey behind Kura Pakkhir Shunye Ura.
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To Whom It May Concern protests at gendered violence
The theatre troupe Ninad staged an installation-based theatrical performance titled To Whom It May Concern, addressing gender-based harassment at the SHALA Neighbourhood Art Space at Tejgaon in Dhaka on Tuesday...
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Bodies of four brothers killed in Oman arrive in Bangladesh
The bodies of four expatriate brothers who died in Oman in a tragic incident have arrived in Bangladesh...
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Four sentenced to death, nine to life term in army officer Lt Tanjim murder case
Cox’s Bazar court also acquits five accused; defence lawyers say they will challenge the verdict in the High Court
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8-year-old girl raped before being beheaded in Pallabi: Police
Neighbour among three accused in case filed by victim’s father
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Prime suspect arrested in Dhaka murder of Saudi returnee
Bangladeshi expatriate in Saudi Arabia was killed after returning home; body later dismembered and dumped across Dhaka, police say
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Bangladesh
What Bangladesh should understand about the Arakan Army’s Way of Rakhita doctrine
Analysing the Arakan Army’s Way of Rakhita reveals how Arakanese nationalism shapes Myanmar politics and the Rohingya crisis.
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PM greets Tigers after historic Test series win over Pakistan
Bangladesh complete 2–0 whitewash, rise to 5th in World Test Championship table
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River to be defined in law: Can encroachment be prevented?
It will also help prevent the tendency of government agencies to classify rivers as canals in order to facilitate projects under the pretext of canal excavation.
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Awami League was already there, what has ‘come back’ is their arrogance: Asif Nazrul
Amid discussions over a Facebook post by interim government adviser Mahfuj Alam regarding the “return” of the Awami League, another adviser, Professor Asif Nazrul, has also commented on the matter.
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Several people injured as fire at Khulna Medical College Hospital sparks panic
A fire broke out on the third floor of Khulna Medical College Hospital on early Wednesday, triggering panic among patients, attendants and staff and leaving several people injured during a
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Wage uncertainty looms over 21,000 workers in Ctg factories
Intelligence reports warn of possible protests before Eid
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Prime minister Tarique Rahman joins 46th National Rally of Ansar-VDP
Prime minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday joined the 46th National Rally of the Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Party at the Ansar-VDP Academy in Safipur of Kaliakair upazila in Gazipur...
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International
Putin, Xi hail 'unyielding' ties in talks after Trump visit
The two countries' ties have deepened since Moscow's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, as Russia has become increasingly dependent on China, its main oil customer.
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British 'Married at First Sight' contestants allege rape
Two women alleged they were raped by their onscreen husbands and one alleged she experienced a non-consensual sex act, the BBC reported.
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Putin, Xi to underscore alliance strength after Trump visit
Russian leader seeks deeper energy cooperation and strategic backing from China as war in Ukraine and turmoil in the Middle East reshape global alliances
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Meta begins cutting 8,000 jobs globally with e-mails sent out in Singapore at 4am
Move comes as Mark Zuckerberg shifts focus to AI, with thousands reassigned and costs rising despite investor concerns
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Colosseum selfies and 'Melody' toffee: Modi visits Rome
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni took selfies at the Colosseum
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Iran Guards vow war will 'spread far beyond region' if US resumes attack
The two sides have escalated their threats while swapping proposals to end the war, which broke out on 28 February
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US, Iran trade threats but Trump says Tehran wants peace deal
President Donald Trump warned Tuesday that the United States may strike Iran again, a day after he said he had held off a major assault in hope of a deal
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Sport
'Litton’s innings the biggest factor behind this win'
Litton Das scored a sublime century under immense pressure in the first innings and backed it up with a vital fifty in the second as Bangladesh completed their first home
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Bangladesh jump to all-time high Test ranking
Bangladesh have scaled their highest-ever ICC Test rankings, moving up to seventh in the standings, following their 2-0 series win against Pakistan in Sylhet on Wednesday.
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ICC Test rankings: Bangladesh make history, rise to 7th for the first time
Following today’s victory in the Sylhet Test, Bangladesh national cricket team received another major boost — climbing two places to 7th in the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Test rankings. It
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Taijul 6-wicket haul helps Tigers whitewash Pakistan
A six-wicket haul in the fourth and final innings from spinner Taijul Islam has seen the Tigers close out the Sylhet Test against Pakistan with a victory by 78 runs.
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Neymar’s long road back: Injury, Santos redemption and Ancelotti’s final call
It will be Neymar’s fourth World Cup appearance, though few expected the journey back to end this way.
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2026 FIFA World Cup
The Dutch, who have finished runners-up three times at the tournament, play Japan in their opening Group F game before facing Sweden and Tunisia.
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Scotland’s World Cup squad: From 19-year-old Curtis to 43-year-old Gordon
Gordon made the roster despite being sidelined since January by a shoulder injury, while Curtis earned his spot after scoring five times in 14 appearances with Kilmarnock on loan from
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Politics
Manikganj unit Chhatra Dal leader found dead at Ashulia rented house
Police recovered the body of a Manikganj unit leader of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal from a rented house in Ashulia on Tuesday...
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Jamaat draws up initial structure of shadow cabinet
Bangladesh Jamaat‑e‑Islami, opposition party, has moved closer to forming a shadow cabinet designed to offer constructive criticism of government decisions and present alternative policy proposals, say several senior leaders of
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আলোচিত
সীমান্ত হত্যা বন্ধ করতে না পারলে স্বরাষ্ট্রমন্ত্রীর পদত্যাগ করা উচিত: নাসীরুদ্দীন পাটওয়ারী
সীমান্ত হত্যা বন্ধ করতে ব্যর্থ হলে স্বরাষ্ট্রমন্ত্রীর পদত্যাগ করা উচিত বলে মন্তব্য করেছন জাতীয় নাগরিক পার্টির (এনসিপি) মুখ্য সমন্বয়ক নাসীরুদ্দীন পাটওয়ারী।
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ভয়ংকররূপে দিরাইয়ের এক ইউপি বিএনপি নেতা
দুর্গম হাওড়পারের গ্রাম আলীনগরের মানুষ ভালো নেই। দিরাই উপজেলার ঐতিহ্যবাহী ভাটিপাড়া ইউনিয়নের এ গ্রামটি এখন পুরুষশূন্য। পতিত আওয়ামী লীগের ছায়াতলে ফুলে-ফেঁপে ওঠা ইউপি সদস্য শাহাদ্বীব
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শরীয়তপুরে স্কুল ফিডিং প্রকল্পে পঁচা খাবার সরবরাহের অভিযোগ
শরীয়তপুর সদর উপজেলায় স্কুল ফিডিং প্রকল্পের আওতায় সরকারি প্রাথমিক বিদ্যালয়ের শিক্ষার্থীদের মাঝে ডিম, কলা, রুটি, বিস্কুট ও দুধ বিতরণ কার্যক্রম শুরু হলেও খাবারের মান নিয়ে উঠেছে ব্যাপক অভিযোগ।
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স্বামীর সহযোগিতায় সাধুর আস্তানায় নারীকে ধর্ষণের অভিযোগ
স্বামীর সহযোগিতায় সাধুর আস্তানায় নারীকে ধর্ষণের অভিযোগ
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Business
China to work with US on slashing tariffs
The world's two top economies spent much of 2025 embroiled in an escalating trade war
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Listed firms face stricter governance rules
Some of the major proposed changes relate to independent directors
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National budget 2026-27 Tax-free income threshold may increase
Responsible sources at the NBR said the government is considering increasing the tax-free income threshold to provide relief to low-income taxpayers
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Editorial
How David Attenborough changed how we see nature
One of the enduring lessons from David Attenborough's century-long life is that it is never too late to save the planet
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The measles outbreak highlights why Vitamin A is essential
Vitamin A deficiency usually occurs during measles infection.
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War crimes allegations against Arakan Army demand urgent action
The latest HRW report suggests that Rohingyas continue to face persecution and insecurity even in areas no longer controlled by the junta.
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Why is the drive for arsenic-safe drinking water losing momentum?
Over three decades since arsenic in groundwater was identified as a national danger, millions of people are still drinking unsafe water.
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Insurers must pay claims properly to regain trust
Takaful or cooperative Islamic insurance can serve as an ethical alternative to conventional insurance.
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Entertainment
‘Laili Majnu’ draws packed houses at Natmandal
Based on the medieval Bengali retelling of the classic romance by poet Dawlat Wazir Bahram Khan, the production will be staged at Natmandal Auditorium from May 18 to 21 at
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'He was Salman Shah to everyone, but my dearest friend to me'
Alongside television and film, theatre remained a major part of her artistic life. She joined Aranyak Natyadal in 1992 and performed on stage for nearly three decades.
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How an 11th-century Persian poet secretly shaped Bengal's love songs
There is a curious kind of immortality that belongs only to the greatest poets; Omar Khayyam, the eleventh-century Persian mathematician-poet, achieved precisely this kind of immortality. His Rubaiyat travelled far
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Health
ICU at CMCH overwhelmed with measles patients
A heavy, grief-stricken silence was witnessed outside the Paediatric Ward and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH) yesterday afternoon.
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Warned interim govt several times over measles vaccine shortage: Unicef
Sent five to six letters to the health authorities and discussed the issue in 10 meetings, says Unicef representative to Bangladesh
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