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Singapore to invest $785 million in public research on AI
Singapore will invest more than Sg$1 billion ($785 million) in public research on artificial intelligence through 2030 to bolster its capabilities and enhance global competitiveness, the government said Saturday
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Greece seeks to toughen punishment for migrant smuggling
Greece’s migration ministry on Saturday said it had submitted a new bill to parliament aimed at toughening penalties for migrant trafficking, including life sentences...
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Venezuela says over 600 prisoners released
Venezuela’s interim president Delcy Rodriguez said Friday that over 600 inmates have been released, far more than estimated by rights groups, who are demanding the liberation of all political prisoners...
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UK PM slams Trump for saying NATO troops avoided Afghan front line
UK prime minister Keir Starmer Friday denounced as ‘insulting’ president Donald Trump’s claim that troops from NATO allies avoided the front line in Afghanistan, as anger grows at the US
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Women main victims of Sudan conflict abuses, says minister
Women are the main victims of abuse in Sudan’s war, facing ‘the world’s worst’ sexual violence and other crimes committed with impunity, a rights activist turned social affairs minister for
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Snow, rain kill 61 in 3 days in Afghanistan
Snow and heavy rain have killed 61 people in Afghanistan in the past three days, disaster officials said on Saturday, with a major road and power also cut in several
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Bangladesh
Slum dwellers grow vegetables to boost income in Rajshahi
Slum dwellers in Rajshahi city are turning to vegetable cultivation to supplement their income and ensure food security, transforming small and unused spaces into productive green plots. Residents living on
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Illegal firearms factory busted in Faridpur
Joint forces comprising army personnel and police busted an illegal arms manufacturing factory at Dumain village in Madhukhali upazila of Faridpur and arrested a man on Friday night. The arrestee
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Bangladesh Labour Party joins Jamaat-led electoral alliance
Alliance grows back to 11 parties ahead of elections
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Election: 129 inmates to cast postal vote from Jashore central jail
Sources at jail said many inmates initially showed interest after getting informed about postal ballot opportunities while many refrained because they expect to be released.
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HIV cases rising among the youth
Government data show that last year (2025), the rate of HIV detection among unmarried individuals increased by more than 10 per cent. Day by day, HIV detection is rising among
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IGP orders police to be patient, neutral during election duties
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Baharul Alam on Saturday directed all police members to perform their duties with utmost vigilance, patience and neutrality during the upcoming 13th National Parliamentary Election.
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Bangladesh, India reaffirm depth of ties; stress people-centred cooperation
Bangladesh and India used the occasion of the 77th anniversary of India’s Republic Day to publicly reaffirm the depth of their bilateral relationship, highlighting shared history, expanding energy and connectivity
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International
Trump unveils Gaza redevelopment plan without consulting Palestinians
US President Donald Trump has unveiled a controversial plan to rebuild Gaza, promising coastal tourism, high-rise buildings, industrial zones, and 500,000 new jobs, without consulting Palestinians, at the World Economic
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TikTok in the US goes American, but questions remain
After a long legal saga, TikTok has established a majority American-owned joint venture to operate its US business, deflecting the threat of a ban over its Chinese ownership. Here is
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Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff if it completes China trade deal
US President Donald Trump on Saturday warned Canada that if it concludes a trade deal with China, he will impose a 100 percent tariff on all goods coming over the
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Ukraine, Russia hold first direct talks on latest US peace plan
Negotiators from Russia, Ukraine and the United States met Friday in Abu Dhabi for the first direct negotiations on a plan being pushed by US President Donald Trump to end
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Trump threatens Iran with US fleet as death toll rises
US President Donald Trump renewed the threat of military action against Iran late Thursday as reports of rising death tolls from a brutal government crackdown on protests reach the outside
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Carney answers Trump: Canada doesn’t live because of US
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney hit back Thursday at President Donald Trump’s inflammatory claim at the World Economic Forum that “Canada lives because of the United States.” “Canada doesn’t live
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Technology
Ubisoft cancels Prince of Persia remake
Ubisoft has cancelled six video games, including the highly anticipated remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, as part of a major corporate restructuring.
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Meta to cut 1,500 jobs as Zuckerberg bets on AI
Meta is preparing to cut about 1,500 jobs from its Reality Labs division, a move that would affect roughly 10 percent of the unit’s workforce, as the company intensifies its
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South Korea rolls out new law to regulate AI
South Korea has begun enforcing what it describes as the world’s first fully comprehensive legal framework governing artificial intelligence (AI), placing the country at the forefront of global efforts to
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Sport
Tigresses beat Ireland to seal 4th straight win to top group phase
Bangladesh Women continued their dominant run in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers, securing their fourth consecutive victory with a nine-run win over Ireland in their final Group A
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PCB chief: Pakistan government to decide on T20 World Cup participation after Bangladesh exit
Pakistan’s participation in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup will be decided by the federal government, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi said on Saturday, following Bangladesh’s removal from
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Djokovic 'hanging in there' after landmark 400th Slam win
Record-shattering Novak Djokovic said he was "hanging in there" after becoming the first player to win 400 Grand Slam matches Saturday on his way into the last 16 at the
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Bangladesh treated unfairly by ICC: PCB chief Naqvi
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Mohsin Naqvi has said Bangladesh are “being treated unfairly” by the International Cricket Council (ICC) and should be allowed to participate in the upcoming T20
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Rajshahi Stars edge Farashganj to close in on women’s football title
Rituporna Chakma’s Rajshahi Stars moved a step closer to clinching the Women’s Football League title after securing a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Farashganj Sporting Club at the Bir Shreshtha Shaheed
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Tigresses edge past Ireland to stay unbeaten in T20 WC qualifiers
Bangladesh continued their perfect run in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers, beating Ireland by nine runs at the Mulpani Cricket Ground on Saturday to make it four wins
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West Ham thump Sunderland to boost survival bid
West Ham crushed Sunderland 3-1 on Saturday to make it two wins out of two and climb to within two points of Premier League safety.
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Politics
Experts states political party reform important than state reform
Reforming political parties is more important than reforming the state itself if transparency, accountability and good governance are to be ensured in Bangladesh, according to experts...
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BNP dismisses Jamaat’s allegation over deal with India
Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Saturday dismissed an allegation by Jamaat-e-Islami’s nayeb-e-ameer Syed Abdullah Mohammad Taher regarding an alleged agreements with India, calling it a ‘political smear’ with no factual basis...
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Trump’s Greenland Grab
In 2019, when Donald Trump first proclaimed that the United States should “buy Greenland,” Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen rightly dismissed the idea as “absurd.” Greenland is not for sale,
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Historic Mass Uprising Day today
The historic Mass Upsurge Day will be observed on Saturday to commemorate the 1969 movement against the Pakistani military ruler Ayub Khan, leading to the Liberation War of Bangladesh.
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BNP candidate seeks security after activist killed in Natore
Bangladesh Nationalist Party candidate for the Natore-3 (Singra) constituency Anwar Hossain sought police protection after one of his campaign team members had been hacked to death on Wednesday night.
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Nahid vows to curb extortion
National Citizen Party convener and Dhaka-11 candidate from the 10-party alliance in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad elections, Md Nahid Islam, on Friday pledged to address persistent gas shortages and extortion
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Business
RMG industry faces escalating crisis, economy at risk
Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) industry is entering a new phase of uncertainty, with the potential to trigger broader economic disruption. The Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) has announced an indefinite
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Govt debt jumps 28% to Tk 7.45 lakh crore in FY25
The authorities borrowed more to cover budget deficits amid sluggish revenue collection
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Sammilito Islami Bank inauguration postponed over ‘security concerns’
The state-owned bank is still expected to begin operations this month
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Editorial
The book hunger games: When reading becomes a privilege
Is book piracy always immoral, or a matter of access? A writer reflects on affordability, inequality, and why reading should not be a privilege.
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Opinion Who will bring back laundered money?
After 5 August 2024, Bangladesh has faced a different reality. As the country attempts to navigate a new direction through political upheaval, administrative reorganisation, and policy reassessment, numerous sensitive economic
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Political parties must commit to ending rape
THE staggeringly high number of rape cases is worrying at a time when reform and the democratisation of the state and society are presented as priority agendas by the interim
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Cost of clickbait journalism
CLICKBAIT-DRIVEN, purposefully crafted headlines, texts and presentation modes influence readers. Many of us are familiar with the algorithms that drive clickbait on social media. As mainstream media outlets have become
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Stepping up banking reform efforts
Bangladesh Bank has long been expected to act as a strong regulator without being given the legal space to do so. The latest move to amend the Bangladesh Bank Order
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Entertainment
Russian Oscar hopeful believes in the power of animation
Konstantin Bronzit may be one of Russia's most celebrated animators, but he still gets the jitters during awards season. The 60-year-old writer-director is nominated for an Academy Award for Best
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Vicky Zahed to direct romantic thriller ‘Pulsirat’
Filmmaker Vicky Zahed is set to make a new romantic thriller titled “Pulsirat”. The film will be produced by SVF Alpha-I Entertainment Limited.
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BTS’ upcoming album sets new milestone with record-breaking preorders
BTS have added yet another achievement to their global legacy even before their next album hits shelves. The group’s fifth studio album, “Arirang”, has crossed the four-million mark in preorders
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The economic mood shaping modern cinema
Cinema has always followed money with remarkable intuition. Long before balance sheets make headlines, economic pressure finds its way into scripts, pacing, characters, and the scale of dreams that feel
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Life style
Saree styling just got way more fun and wearable!
Elevate the timeless Dhakai taant and chiffon saree with modern styling. Incorporate corset blouses, leather belts, or cozy cardigans to blend traditional elegance with urban Dhaka fashion, ensuring versatile, comfortable,
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