Headline
New mechanised irrigation promises less water, labour
Not all crops require flood irrigation, and using it on wheat, corn, onions, garlic, sugarcane, and other winter crops causes water wastage and may even harm the crop itself. To
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Fakhrul’s ‘Memories and Miseries’ selected in Nepal film fest
Mohammad Fakhrul Alam-written and directed short film titled Memories and Miseries has been selected in the Nepal International Film Festival 2026.
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Photo exhibition on women in July uprising under way in city
A group photography exhibition titled ‘Women in the July Uprising: Essential Then—Why Erased Now?’ is under way at the South Plaza of Bangladesh National Parliament in Manik Mia Avenue in
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Sammilito Bank’s top posts via competition, transfer, selection
The general manager, the third-highest post at the Sammilito Bank PLC, can be appointed through open competition, transfer of GMs from state banks, or specially selecting officials from the five
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BB sticks to no profit at five shariah banks amid depositor unrest
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) will not change its decision about paying no profits on deposits for 2024 and 2025 at five shariah-based banks now undergoing a merger, even as depositors
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Bad loans at non-banks hit 37%
Defaulted loans at the country’s non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) have surged to a record 37 percent, highlighting the sector’s fragile condition.
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Bangladesh
Jamaat will not field candidates in Faizul Karim’s constituencies: Taher
Barishal district Jamaat secretary Mahmudunnabi will withdraw candidature
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Women busy drying paddy in Gazipur
Rural women are now very busy drying paddy in Sreepur upazila of Gazipur. Despite round-the-clock work, their fatigue is tempered by the joy of harvesting paddy they cultivated themselves. In
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Two cousins killed in Sylhet road crash
Two youths were killed in a road accident in the Taltala area of Sylhet city on Sunday. The deceased were identified as Emon Das, 23, a resident of Mirzajangal area
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Charges filed against Taposh, Nanak, 26 others
The International Crimes Tribunal-1 on Sunday issued arrest warrants against 24 Awami League leaders and four police senior officers over the killing of nine protesters in the capital’s Mohammadpur area
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Ensuring minority rights urged for sustainable democracy
Rights activists, minority leaders and journalists at a discussion on Sunday said that democracy could not be sustained without ensuring equal rights and safe participation for all citizens.
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NCP reconsiders election participation over ‘one-sided’ EC decisions: Asif Mahmud
National Citizen Party (NCP) reconsiders whether it should participate in the upcoming national election, citing what it described as one-sided decisions by the Election Commission (EC), party spokesperson Asif Mahmud
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DU female students hold symbolic barbecue, demand women-friendly campus
A group of Dhaka University female students have staged a symbolic protest titled “Burn the Administration Barbecue” and submitted a memorandum, demanding a safe, equal-rights-based and discrimination-free campus for women.
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International
Iran considers ‘gradually’ restoring internet after shutdown
Iranian authorities have said they are considering “gradually” restoring internet access after imposing a sweeping communications shutdown across the country more than a week ago, local media reported. On Sunday
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Trump's Gaza peace board charter seeks $1 billion for extended membership, document shows
The draft charter was sent to 60 countries by US administration
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Trump heads into Davos storm, with an eye on home
Trump's first appearance in six years at the gathering of the world's political and global elite comes amid a spiraling crisis over his quest to acquire Greenland.
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How Americans view Trump's ambitions for Greenland
A visual take on one of the biggest stories of the week
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Iranian official says verified deaths in Iran protests reaches at least 5,000
"The final toll is not expected to increase sharply," the official said
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Uganda's Museveni wins seventh term as observers denounce intimidation
The election was marred by violence and an internet shutdown
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Technology
Jobs of the week
Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
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Musk demands $134 billion from OpenAI and Microsoft
Elon Musk is seeking up to $134 billion in damages from OpenAI and Microsoft, claiming he is owed the "wrongful gains" they earned from his early involvement with the AI
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TikTok to roll out new age-detection tech in Europe: report
TikTok will begin deploying a new age-detection system across Europe in the coming weeks, the company told Reuters on Friday. The move comes as the platform faces regulatory pressure to
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MG HS Hybrid+ and Super Hybrid launched in Bangladesh
MG Bangladesh has launched two new hybrid sport utility vehicles in Bangladesh, the MG HS Hybrid+ and the MG HS Super Hybrid (PHEV).
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Sport
Everton's Thierno Barry puts dent in Aston Villa's title hopes
Thierno Barry scored a second-half winner as Everton ended title-chasing Aston Villa’s 11-game home winning run with a 1-0 Premier League victory at a wet Villa Park on Sunday, a
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Man Utd's Martinez hits back at Scholes after height jibes
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has challenged Paul Scholes to come to his house after the Old Trafford legend mocked the Argentine's height.
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Bangladesh’s T20 World Cup fate to be decided by January 21
An ESPNcricinfo report on Sunday claimed that a final decision on Bangladesh’s participation in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup -- co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka and scheduled to
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Alcaraz swats aside Walton as career Grand Slam bid begins in Melbourne
Carlos Alcaraz kicked off his latest bid for a career Grand Slam by dismantling unseeded Australian Adam Walton 6-3 7-6(2) 6-2 in the first round of the Australian Open on
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'Proud' Venus Williams, 45, exits Australian Open after epic battle
Venus Williams fell at the first hurdle but said she was proud of herself after making history as the oldest woman to ever play at the Australian Open on Sunday.
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আলোচিত
আসন ছেড়ে দিতে মন্ত্রীত্বের প্রস্তাব করা হচ্ছে: রুমিন ফারহানা
ব্রাহ্মণবাড়িয়া-২ আসনে নির্বাচন থেকে সরে আসার জন্য দল থেকে মন্ত্রীত্ব দেয়ার প্রস্তাব করা হচ্ছে বলে মন্তব্য করেছেন স্বতন্ত্র প্রার্থী ও সদ্য বহিষ্কৃত বিএনপির সহআন্তর্জাতিক বিষয়ক সম্পাদক ব্যারিস্টার রুমিন ফারহানা।
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বিভিন্ন মাধ্যমে আমাকে হ’ত্যার হু’মকি দেওয়া হচ্ছে: আমির হামজা
কুষ্টিয়া-৩ (সদর) আসনের জামায়াতে ইসলামী প্রার্থী আমির হামজা অভিযোগ করেছেন, তাকে হত্যার হুমকি দেওয়া হচ্ছে। রোববার (১৮ জানুয়ারি) বিকেল সাড়ে চারটার দিকে তিনি এই অভিযোগ জানিয়েছেন তার ফেসবুক ভেরিফায়েড পেজে।
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সিদ্ধিরগঞ্জে ড্রামের ভেতর থেকে যুবকের লাশ উদ্ধার
‘নারায়ণগঞ্জ সিটি করপোরেশনের ৭ নম্বর ওয়ার্ড এলাকার একটি খালে ড্রামটি ভাসতে দেখে স্থানীয়দের সন্দেহ হয়। পরে তারা পুলিশে খবর দিলে ড্রামটি তীরে এনে খুলে সেটির ভেতর থেকে লাশ উদ্ধার করা
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নাহিদ ইসলাম ও নাসীরুদ্দীন পাটওয়ারীকে শোকজ ইসির
নির্বাচনি আচরণবিধি লঙ্ঘনের অভিযোগে জাতীয় নাগরিক পার্টির (এনসিপি) আহ্বায়ক নাহিদ ইসলাম ও মুখ্য সমন্বয়ক নাসীরুদ্দীন পাটওয়ারীকে কারণ দর্শানোর নোটিশ (শোকজ) দিয়েছে নির্বাচন কমিশন (ইসি)। তাদের মধ্যে নাহিদ ইসলাম ঢাকা-১১ আসনে
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ঢাবিতে নারী শিক্ষার্থীদের প্রতি বৈষম্য নিরসনের দাবিতে ‘প্রশাসন পোড়াও বারবিকিউ’ আয়োজন
ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়ে নারী শিক্ষার্থীদের নিরাপত্তা নিশ্চিত ও তাঁদের প্রতি বিদ্যমান বৈষম্য নিরসনের দাবিতে ‘প্রশাসন পোড়াও বারবিকিউ’ কর্মসূচি পালন করেছেন একদল নারী শিক্ষার্থী।
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বন্দর চুক্তি: বন্ধ হোক অপ্রয়োজনীয় বিতর্ক
বাংলাদেশের অর্থনৈতিক অগ্রযাত্রায় সমুদ্রবন্দরের কৌশলগত গুরুত্ব অপরিসীম। দেশের আমদানি–রপ্তানির প্রায় নব্বই শতাংশ কার্যক্রম প্রত্যক্ষ বা পরোক্ষভাবে বন্দরনির্ভর...
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‘হ্যাঁ’ ভোট চাওয়া যে কারণে অন্তর্বর্তী সরকারের দায়িত্ব
জনগণ যদি সচেতনভাবে ‘হ্যাঁ’ ভোট দিয়ে সেটিকে বিজয়ী করে, তাহলে এবারের গণভোট হবে একটি ঐতিহাসিক বার্তা
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এ আর রহমানের মন্তব্যে রাজনৈতিক বিতর্ক
ডেইলি সিলেট ডেস্ক :: বলিউডের অস্কারজয়ী সঙ্গীত পরিচালক এ আর রহমানের সাম্প্রতিক মন্তব্যে উঠে এসেছে হিন্দি সিনেমা জগতে মুসলিম শিল্পীদের কাজের সুযোগের প্রশ্ন। বিনোদনের গণ্ডি পেরিয়ে বিষয়টি তোলপাড় সৃষ্টি করেছে
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Politics
Jamaat meets Yunus, questions EC neutrality
A delegation of the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami on Sunday met chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at his official residence, Jamuna, in the capital Dhaka and raised question about the neutrality of
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90th birth anniv of Ziaur Rahman today
Today is the 90th anniversary of the birth of Bangladesh Nationalist Party founder Ziaur Rahman, also a former president.
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Zaima’s first public speech calls for women’s empowerment
Zaima Rahman, daughter of Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairman Tarique Rahman, in her first public speech on Sunday called for women’s empowerment to help shape the future of the nation.
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RUCSU GS removes congratulatory banner for Tarique Rahman
Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union general secretary Salahuddin Ammar on Sunday removed a congratulatory banner put up on the campus welcoming Tarique Rahman on becoming the Bangladesh Nationalist Party’s chairman.
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Amir Hamza’s old video sparks political tension in Kushtia
AN old video of Mufti Amir Hamza, the Jamaat-e-Islami-nominated candidate for Kushtia-3 (Sadar) constituency and a prominent Islamic preacher, has gone viral on social media, triggering political tension in the
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Business
EU, Mercosur bloc ink major trade deal, reject ‘tariffs’ and ‘isolation’
South American and European Union officials on Saturday signed a major trade deal, which they hailed as sending a powerful message at a time of tariff threats, global uncertainty and
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Lighter vessel crisis disrupts unloading at Ctg port
Unloading of goods from large ships at the outer anchorage of Chattogram sea port has come to a halt caused by shortage of lighter vessels...
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Bangladesh’s farm success comes at a cost: Prof Anu Muhammad
The hidden cost is translating into long-term threats to future generations, the economist said
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Editorial
Healthcare must be a priority
With Bangladesh looking ahead eagerly towards a new political chapter, and with numerous parties and leaders expressing their views on the best course of action for the nation, there are
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Running on empty
Bangladesh’s gas crisis did not arrive as a sudden shock; it crept in quietly, disguised as policy pragmatism and short-term fixes, until it became a structural threat to the economy.
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We must ensure not only a fair election but also restore economic discipline
The national election scheduled for 12 February is extremely important for Bangladesh from both political and economic perspectives. This is because elections have not been able to serve as a
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It is time to ingrain farm-to-table concept
Dhaka's kitchen markets are now a visual feast, overflowing with vibrant greens and colourful produce of a winter harvest. To the casual observer, the sheer volume of supply would suggest
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When freaks and minnows rule the roost
What a historic moment of mental bankruptcy the world has just witnessed! The beaming faces of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado and US President Donald Trump have flashed on
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Entertainment
I see ‘Prince’ as an Eid gift: Rashed Mamun Apu
Actor Rashed Mamun Apu has been keeping busy in showbiz, particularly in Dhallywood, where he has delivered a string of notable performances over the past few years, earning audience appreciation.
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Mon Janala by Mousumi Mou opens space for women to rethink life after 40
“Stopping is not an option. You have to grow your business further,” she told her. It was also through her mother-in-law that Upoma first heard about Mon Janala. On the
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DIFF closing ceremony: ‘University of Chankarphul’, ‘Kurak’ among noted winners
The event began at 4pm at the National Museum, with Jalal Ahmed, chairman of the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission, presiding over the ceremony.
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Tahsan returns with ‘Family Feud Bangladesh: Season 2’
Putting an end to viewers’ long wait, the popular family game show “Family Feud Bangladesh” is set to return to television, once again hosted by musician and actor Tahsan Khan.
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