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UN doubles appeal for Lebanon aid to $640m amid Israel war
The UN on Friday more than doubled its aid appeal for Lebanon as the country reels from Israel’s war against Iran-backed Hezbollah, saying nearly $640 million was needed over six
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Palestinians call on Trump to stop Israeli annexation
The Palestinian ambassador to the UN, surrounded by his counterparts from Arab and Muslim countries, called on the United States on Thursday to stop Israel’s annexation of its territories.
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Local innovations needed to curb post-harvest losses: Muktadir
Commerce minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir on Friday said that locally adapted innovations were essential to reducing post-harvest losses of agricultural products.
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Film can be used in tackling climate crisis: information minister
Information and broadcasting minister Zahir Uddin Swapon on Friday called for harnessing the power of films to raise public awareness about climate change and environmental protection...
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Will we learn from the Khan Jahan Ali crocodile tragedy?
Following Khan Jahan Ali crocodile tragedy, questions emerge about wildlife management, safety, and institutional reform in Bangladesh.
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Who will answer for Bangladesh’s ecological wounds?
Unplanned development and corporate pollution drive Bangladesh's severe ecological destruction, demanding urgent political accountability and climate justice.
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BGB blocks multiple push-in attempts along northern border
Dozens, including women and children, remain stranded near zero line in Lalmonirhat, Panchagarh and Chapainawabganj
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Bangladesh
Attack on home of Chhatra Dal leader who accused Hannan Masud of a ‘multi-crore taka deal’
The home Chhatra Dal leader Abdul Gaffar in Hatiya upazila, Noakhali was vandalised allegedly because he had spoken out against Abdul Hannan Masud MP
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Mirza Fakhrul warns of social media’s growing dangers for politics
Speaking as the chief guest, Mirza Fakhrul said that due to the misuse of social media, the country’s politics is heading toward a dangerous and alarming situation.
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Madrassah teacher handed over to police for ‘attempted sexual assault’ in Gaibandha
A madrassah teacher was beaten by a mob and subsequently handed over to the police on Friday morning after allegedly attempting to sexually assault a student in Saghata upazila of
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India’s next envoy receives Letters of Credence from Indian president
Indian High Commissioner-designate to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi on Friday received the Letters of Credence for his appointment as the High Commissioner of India to the People's Republic of Bangladesh from
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Passenger offloading helped avert major accident: state minister
State Minister for Shipping Md Razib Ahsan has said the decision to have passengers disembark before boarding the ferry helped prevent any fatalities after a passenger bus plunged into the
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30 injured as two villages in Tangail clash despite Section 144 restrictions
Despite the imposition of Section 144 restrictions, two villages from Tangail’s Gopalpur and Bhuiyanpara Upazilas have clashed once again, leading to 30 people being injured and houses being torched and
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Tk 20,000cr BB fund to revive closed factories
Bangladesh Bank yesterday launched a Tk 20,000 crore pre-finance scheme under its total Tk 60,000 crore stimulus package, aiming to revive large industrial and service-sector enterprises that have either shut
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International
‘I am from Bosnia’ -- Bosnia's first World Cup success
I am from Bosnia, Take me to America’ -- with brass instruments, guitars and a video clip featuring grilled meat, Bosnia already achieved a success with a hit song for
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France's Saliba 'fine' after injury scare, says Deschamps
France coach Didier Deschamps said on Wednesday that defender William Saliba is ‘fine’ despite reports he was a doubt for the World Cup with a back injury.
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US Embassy in Dhaka asks certain visa applicants to make social media accounts public
The United States Embassy in Dhaka on Friday reminded applicants for several categories of nonimmigrant visas that they are required to make all their social media profiles publicly accessible as
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BTV, T-Sports, and Somoy TV to telecast FIFA World Cup 2026
The country's state-run television channel, BTV, and two satellite channels, T-sports and Somoy TV, will live-telecast all FIFA World Cup 2026 matches for local audiences in Bangladesh.
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BGB prevents push-in attempt of 33 people through Lalmonirhat border
Border Guard Bangladesh foiled attempts by the Indian Border Security Force to push 33 people into Bangladesh through three separate border points in Lalmonirhat on early Friday...
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Technology
Anthropic calls for pause of global AI development
Latest models showing signs of escaping human control, it says
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Sport
England lead by 27 after Robinson's five-wicket haul
England established a 27-run first-innings lead after New Zealand were bowled out for 113 in the first session of day two of the opening test at Lord's on Friday.
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BCB faces yet another election under a cloud of controversy
Presidents come and go. One board leaves and another takes its place. Yet controversy surrounding elections to the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) remains a constant. Whether the president is a
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Shakira to perform at World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico
Colombian singer Shakira will perform the official World Cup song "Dai Dai" at the opening ceremony in Mexico, FIFA said on Friday. Here are some details: Shakira will be joined
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Bangladesh energised ahead of final on ‘neutral venue’
After securing a dramatic last-minute victory over Nepal to book their place in the final, Bangladesh’s women’s football team are approaching the title decider with renewed confidence and considerably less
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Diallo gives Ivory Coast shock win over France
France, who are one of the World Cup favourites, will play another friendly against Northern Ireland in Lille on Monday
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Red and green reset as 25-year European wait ends
Tonight’s fixture carries significant weight as it marks the first official match in charge for newly appointed head coach Thomas Dooley.
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Nepal apologises following first-ever 'timed out' dismissal in women's T20
Sri Lanka's Angelo Mathews was the first batter to be 'timed out' in international cricket at the 50-over World Cup in 2023 when his helmet strap broke as he was
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আলোচিত
ফের ইরানের পরমাণু কর্মসূচি নিয়ে আইএইএ’র চাঞ্চল্যকর তথ্য প্রকাশ, ইউরেনিয়াম মজুত নিয়ে উদ্বেগ
যুক্তরাষ্ট্র ও ইসরায়েলের সামরিক হামলার প্রায় তিন মাস পর ইরানের পরমাণু কর্মসূচি নিয়ে প্রথম প্রতিবেদন সদস্য রাষ্ট্রগুলোর কাছে পাঠিয়েছে জাতিসংঘের আন্তর্জাতিক পরমাণু শক্তি সংস্থা (আইএইএ)
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পত্রিকা: 'প্রস্তাব যাচাই না করেই বিদ্যুতের দাম বৃদ্ধি'
আজ শুক্রবার পাঁচই জুন ঢাকা থেকে প্রকাশিত পত্রিকায় বিদ্যুতের দাম বৃদ্ধি এবং এর প্রতিক্রিয়া নিয়ে খবরাখবর প্রধান্য পেয়েছে। এছাড়া ভারত থেকে লোকজনকে বাংলাদেশে ঢুকিয়ে দেওয়ার চেষ্টায় উত্তেজনা বাড়ছে সীমান্তে এবং
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হিজবুল্লাহর অ্যান্টি-ট্যাংক ক্ষেপণাস্ত্র হামলায় ইসরাইলি সেনা নিহত
আইডিএফ জানিয়েছে, নিহত কর্মকর্তা হলেন ক্যাপ্টেন ইতান শমুয়েল লেমবার্গ (২১)। তিনি আইডিএফের সপ্তম সাঁজোয়া ব্রিগেডের ৭৫তম ব্যাটালিয়নের সদস্য ছিলেন।
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Politics
Withdraw power tariff hike or face backlash: Jamaat
Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar yesterday demanded immediate withdrawal of the recent electricity tariff hike, warning that the government would otherwise have to face public backlash.
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BNP, front orgs with no council sessions for long
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party and most of its affiliated and associate bodies keep functioning through expired committees without holding regular councils, increasing frustration among their leaders and activists over the
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No alternative to following Zia’ path: law minister
Law, justice and parliamentary affairs minister Md Asaduzzaman on Thursday said that there was no alternative to following the path shown by former president Ziaur Rahman to build Bangladesh as
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Opposition parties protest against power price hikes
Different opposition political parties on Thursday staged rallies and processions in Dhaka and Rajshahi protesting against the latest increase in power prices.
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Business
New BSCIC industrial estate to be built in Pabna: minister
Commerce, textiles and jute, and industries minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir on Friday said that a new BSCIC industrial estate would be established in Pabna district within the shortest possible time.
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Turkey eyes $2bn trade with Bangladesh
Turkey is exploring ways to increase its bilateral trade with Bangladesh from $1.3 billion to $2 billion, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has said. Speaking at a joint briefing in
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Who pays the price for chronic budget underspending?
Since fiscal year 2009-2010, Bangladesh’s budget has grown almost every year, with planned spending rising sevenfold to Tk 7.97 lakh crore in FY25. Yet not a single budget announced over
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Editorial
Address the risks of AI-enabled identity fraud
Dismislab’s recent findings on artificial intelligence’s (AI) ability to generate altered versions of Bangladeshi National Identity (NID) cards should serve as a wake-up call for both policymakers and technology companies.
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A tragedy born of negligence
Hold those responsible for newborn deaths at Ad-din hospital to account.
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How BNP can make its 25 crore tree plantation project work
On March 4, 2026, the Bangladeshi premier formalised his government’s plan to plant 25 crore trees during its current tenure, thus keeping the BNP’s election promise.
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Time to address the unequal burden of environmental change
Every year, Bangladesh observes World Environment Day with the same familiar rituals: tree plantation drives, school rallies, and repeated promises to address pollution and climate change.
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Thrifting can help fix fashion’s environmental problem
Every year, World Environment Day is observed around the world to remind us that environmental protection is a necessity, not an option.
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Entertainment
15 years without Azam Khan
Ekushey Padak-winning musician Azam Khan is regarded as the pioneer of Bangla pop music. He was not only the first pop superstar of Bangladesh, but he was also a freedom
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14 cultural organisations call for centenary celebration of Nazrul’s ‘Kandari Hushiar’
The organisations urged the government, cultural institutions and educational establishments to organise cultural events, discussions and awareness programmes across the country to commemorate the centenary of the historic song.
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Bubly and Shakib Khan welcome their daughter Sharlin Khan
The news has generated widespread excitement among fans, who have extended their best wishes to the actress, her newborn daughter, and the entire family.
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Health
Measles cases climb in Sherpur, 46 now hospitalised
A surge in suspected measles-like infections has been recorded in Sherpur, with hospital admissions continuing to climb. The district health authorities are tracking the situation as fresh cases emerge across
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Unsafe food kills 1.5 million people annually; children face highest risks: WHO
Unsafe food causes an estimated 1.5 million deaths worldwide every year, with young children bearing a disproportionate share of the burden, according to new findings released by the World Health
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