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Mir Shahe Alam faces questions in parliament over new union names
LGRD state minister says union names “miraculously” matched his sons’ names
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4 journalists accused of defaming Mir Shahe Alam; Bogura court orders FIR
Plaintiff alleges they circulated false and defamatory content about the state minister
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UK PM announces ban on social media for under-16s
Children under 16 will be banned from using social media in the UK, prime minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday, saying such platforms were making youngsters ‘unhappy’...
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Israeli attacks kill six in Gaza
Gaza’s civil defence service and hospitals said Israeli attacks killed at least six people on Sunday, in the latest violence to hit the Palestinian territory despite a months-old ceasefire...
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Palestinian leader announces presidential election in early 2027
Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas has issued a decree calling for presidential elections in early 2027 and for legislative elections to be held in November of this year, official Palestinian news
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Germany wins 7-1 again: No, Brazil fans, it's not you this time
Relive the historic football trauma as Germany mimics their legendary 2014 World Cup victory by defeating Curaçao 7-1, triggering intense nostalgia and bittersweet relief for passionate Brazil fans across Dhaka
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Grieving on a delay
There is something specific about how my generation grieves, and it has very little to do with how much we care.
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Bangladesh
PM orders swift relocation of Dhaka’s 4 intercity bus terminals
Fulbaria, Gabtoli, Mohakhali and Sayedabad terminals will be relocated under a major urban mobility plan
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Process begins to bring back Benazir
The Anti-Corruption Commission on Monday said that a process had been initiated to bring back former Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed to the country.
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Proposed amendments to weaken ACC further
The fight against corruption risks losing even more ground due to amendments proposed to the graft law, which could expand the executive control over the watchdog and disrupt its operations.
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Only digital birth records to be valid for marriage, says minister
The women and children affairs minister, Abu Zafar Mohammad Zahid Hossain, on Monday informed the Jatiya Sangsad that the government had initiated steps to amend the Child Marriage Restraint Act,
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Govt distributes Tk 213.56cr in aid to 5,000 road accident victims, families
The government has distributed financial assistance worth Tk 213.56 crore among 5,084 road accident victims and the families of those killed in crashes between 2023 and May 2026.
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Bangladesh PM directs swift relocation of four bus terminals from capital
Bangladesh prime minister Tarique Rahman on Monday directed the authorities concerned to relocate four intercity bus terminals from the capital as soon as possible to ease traffic congestion in Dhaka
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International
Bellingham can be England's 'X factor': Henderson
Jude Bellingham can be England's ‘X factor’ at the World Cup as Thomas Tuchel's men chase a first major trophy for 60 years, Jordan Henderson said on Sunday.
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2nd-half goal frenzy lights up Dutch, Japan match
Matches are often described as a game of two halves but seldom has the old cliche been more apt than on Sunday when all the goals in the Netherlands’ 2-2
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Norway crown princess's son gets four-year sentence for rape
Marius Borg Hoiby, 29, in custody since February, had denied the charges of rape
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6.2 magnitude quake strikes off southern Philippines
There were no immediate reports of injuries or damage
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Bubista relishing ‘dream’ clash with Spain
Facing the might of Spain is a ‘dream come true’ said Cape Verde coach Bubista as the African island nation prepares for its World Cup debut on Monday...
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Mbappe turns to his favourite stage
Kylian Mbappe heads into France’s World Cup opener against Senegal on Tuesday ​with questions swirling around him after a season that has left the country’s biggest football ‌star under immense
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Dhaka summons Indian envoy over Delhi airport incident involving PM adviser
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday summoned Indian deputy high commissioner to Bangladesh Pawan Badhe over the prime minister’s adviser for policy and strategy Zahed Ur Rahman’s return from
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Technology
Omdia report places Sophos among leading MSP security vendors
Sophos has been named a “Champion” in the Omdia Cybersecurity MSP Ecosystems Leadership Matrix 2026, a ranking that evaluates cybersecurity vendors on their ability to support managed service providers (MSPs)
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Kaspersky identifies phishing campaign using AI web hosting platform
Researchers at Kaspersky have identified a phishing campaign that uses a legitimate AI-powered web hosting platform to help steal corporate login credentials.
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GP rolls out 700 MHz spectrum in Bangladesh
Grameenphone has begun the nationwide deployment of the 700 MHz spectrum band, becoming the first mobile operator in Bangladesh to launch services using the frequency range.
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Daraz reportedly lays off around 100 employees in Bangladesh
Daraz Bangladesh has reportedly laid off around 100 employees in its latest round of job cuts, carried out on May 6 and 7, according to several former employees who said
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Jeff Bezos's Prometheus raises $12bn to build an 'artificial general engineer' for the physical world
Prometheus, a physical AI startup co-founded by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has raised $12 billion in a new funding round at a valuation of $41 billion, marking one of the
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Sport
In Pictures / Stars in the stands
The FIFA World Cup has always been more than just a football tournament; it is a global cultural spectacle that draws the attention of the world far beyond the boundaries
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Why Japan should be considered one of the favourites in the World Cup 2026
Japan is a power to reckon with, rather than a mere contender for glory, and having a development model and team that is built for that.
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10 highest paid footballers of World Cup 2026
Another special feature of the 2026 World Cup is that, for the first time, two billionaire footballers are participating—Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
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World Cup 2026: How the ‘beautiful game’ has moved beyond reach of common people
Football is often called the “Beautiful Game.” The phrase was popularised by Brazilian legend Pelé because of football’s simplicity, universal appeal, and artistic rhythm. It is a game with no
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Belgium baby dilemma for father-to-be Doku
The 24-year-old winger is one of the key elements of the Belgium side who open their World Cup campaign against Egypt in Seattle on Tuesday, and plans for him to
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Beyond 7-1 scoreline: Curacao find pride on football's biggest stage
"(I am) very proud because we are the smallest island, smallest country and we scored against Germany! We are very happy and very, very proud!" fan Otmar Cornelia told Reuters.
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Tuchel's 'Grade E' ref Turpin to take charge of England's World Cup opener
England's opening World Cup match against Croatia on Wednesday will be refereed by Frenchman Clement Turpin, who was once labelled "Grade E" by Thomas Tuchel who is now England coach.
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দিল্লি বিমানবন্দর থেকে ফেরত এলেন তথ্য উপদেষ্টা, নেপথ্যে কী
আন্তর্জাতিক শ্রম সংস্থার একটি অনুষ্ঠানে অংশ নিতে ভারতের রাজধানী দিল্লীর উদ্দেশে রওনা হন প্রধানমন্ত্রীর তথ্য বিষয়ক উপদেষ্টা ডা. জাহেদ উর রহমান। রোববার (১৪ জুন) দিল্লির ইন্দিরা গান্ধী আন্তর্জাতিক বিমানবন্দরে তিনি
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দিল্লি বিমানবন্দরে উপদেষ্টা জাহেদ উর রহমানকে বাধা, কী বলছে পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয় - BBC News বাংলা
দিল্লি বিমানবন্দরে ইমিগ্রেশনের বাধায় পড়ে প্রধানমন্ত্রীর উপদেষ্টা জাহেদ উর রহমানের দেশে ফিরে আসার ঘটনাকে অনাকাঙ্ক্ষিত হিসেবে বর্ণনা করেছেন বাংলাদেশের পররাষ্ট্রমন্ত্রী ডঃ খলিলুর রহমান।
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Politics
Opposition alliance demands tougher govt action over border killings, push-ins
Jamaat-led 11-party alliance holds protest rally in Dhaka
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‘Catch them and inform us’: UNO advises local BNP leaders after BCL flash procession
UNO says remark was unintentional and lacked context; MP warns it could encourage mob violence
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‘No option but the streets’
Jamaat‑e‑Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday warned that the party would launch street agitation if the mandate of the last election is not honoured and constitutional reforms remain unimplemented.
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Uproar in JS over Salahuddin’s statement on Shibir leader
Jatiya Sangsad on Sunday witnessed heated exchanges between treasury and opposition lawmakers over a statement by home minister Salahuddin Ahmed on the disappearance and subsequent arrest of an Islami Chhatra
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Upholding of War of Independence spirit called for
Politicians, professionals and journalists on Sunday at a discussion in Dhaka stressed that the rulers of the country must uphold the spirit of the War of Independence.
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Ganosamhati wants complete implementation of FY2026-27 budget
The Ganosamhati Andolan on Sunday said that the party wanted the complete implementation of the proposed budget for the 2026-27 financial year.
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Business
Islami Bank to reactivate closed deposit accounts to boost cash flow
Customers whose MTDR, MSB, MMPDS, and MSS accounts were closed between June 1 and June 15 will be allowed to reopen those within the next seven working days upon application
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Synthetic fibre threatens jute products export, minister tells JS
Textiles and jute minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Monday told Jatiya Sangsad that Bangladesh’s jute products were facing increasing pressure in the global market due to the growing use of
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NRB Bank launches prepaid payroll card with Visa
NRB Bank PLC, in collaboration with Visa, has launched Bangladesh’s first insurance-embedded card, titled the “Visa Prepaid Payroll Card”, at a ceremony held recently at its corporate head office in
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Editorial
Hormuz reopening is in everyone's interest
Govt must move to build an energy economy less exposed to shocks Energy security, LNG imports, US-Iran agreement
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Quality education, not just access, is what matters
THE Education Sector Analysis 2026, presented by UNICEF, lays bare a learning crisis that threatens to undermine the country’s development ambitions. The findings are particularly alarming because they reveal that
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Minister’s remark on university education misleading, cursory
FOR years, national education policies have suffered from the absence of a coherent, long-term vision. The education minister’s recent comments indicate that the Bangladesh Nationalist Party-led government is more inclined
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Blue economy & BD's fisheries: promise or paradox?
The pride of Bengal, the Bay of Bengal, is not just a matter of global recognition for the people of Bangladesh, but also a gold mine of opportunities and regional
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Police should act, prevent crime
Of late, the violent crimes has not only increased in number, but their nature has also changed. Consider the sharp rise in crimes involving rape and murder of the vilest
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Entertainment
Bangladesh on FIFA World Cup opening stage! Story behind Sanjoy Deb’s jacket
Bangladeshi-origin DJ Sanjoy Deb represented Bangladesh at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony, attracting attention with a jacket featuring national symbols.
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How Thomas Hardy exposed the failure of Victorian moral language
In Thomas Hardy's fiction, the Victorian world does not appear as a stable moral universe but as a structure under quiet strain. This order insists on clarity while producing lives
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She is one of a kind: Sohel Rana on Shabana’s birthday
Generations have changed, cinema has evolved, and the industry has transformed. Yet Shabana remains as cherished as ever—a timeless icon whose legacy continues to inspire. And perhaps that is why
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‘Bonolata Sen’ set for release across five Australian cities
Following its release in Bangladesh, the critically acclaimed film “Bonolata Sen” is set to reach audiences in Australia later this month.
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Health
Measles, similar symptoms claim 4 more lives
Combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths rises to 656
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Ad-din Hospital challenges health minister to prove bribery allegation
The hospital denies offering money and says it will appeal the cancellation of its licence
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