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Rebutting again: The wrong lens for our interim economy
Economics is not a museum of immortal models. It is a diagnostic discipline whose tools must match the condition of the economy under examination.
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Yes vote, state neutrality, and fair process
On February 12, 2026, alongside the 13th parliamentary election, Bangladesh will also hold a referendum on the implementation of reforms proposed in the July National Charter.
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46th BCS final results: PSC reveals expected timeline
Bangladesh PSC is making last-minute preparations to publish the final results of the 46th BCS examination. If all processes proceed smoothly, final recommendations are expected to be issued in the
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Unlock women’s power, unlock the economy
Unlocking women’s underutilised human capital is essential for Bangladesh’s economic progress, said speakers at an event yesterday.
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421 aspirants back in race
With campaigning set to begin on January 22, the Election Commission yesterday reinstated the candidacies of 421 aspirants who had appealed the cancellation of their nominations.
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97% battery, 86% pedal rickshaws unregistered
With 97.4 percent of battery-powered rickshaws and 85.94 percent of pedal rickshaws operating outside formal registration systems, rickshaw services in Dhaka remain largely unregulated, according to a recent study.
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Bangladesh
Rally in B’baria: Rumeen Farhana served show-cause notice over electoral code violation
She asked to appear before RO office on January 22 to explain her confrontation with magistrate
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Shamim Osman, son, 10 others charged at ICT
Prosecution submits charges over killings during July 2024 mass uprising
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Dhaka air 3rd most polluted in world Monday morning
Dhaka, the densely populated capital of Bangladesh, ranked third among the world’s most polluted cities on Monday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 272 at 8:58am. The city’s
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BPC gets policy approval to import LPG to ease ongoing crisis
The Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) has received policy approval to import liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) to address the ongoing crisis in the country. The approval has been granted for government-to-government
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Chhatra Dal to form human chain demanding mental health treatment for Salahuddin Ammar
The press release stated that, programme has been initiated in response to a series of recent incidents involving inappropriate conduct and provocative situations on campus
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Gender equality can't be a sideline issue but a nat'l issue
Gender equality cannot be a sideline issue but be an economic and national issue and women's dignity cannot be kept as a topic within policies, offices and classrooms and it
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Chinmoy Das, 22 others to face trial in murder case of lawyer Alif
A Chattogram court has ordered the murder case of lawyer Saiful Islam Alif to trial, indicting 23 suspects, including Sammilita Sanatan Jagaran Jote, or United Hindu Awakening Alliance, spokesman Chinmoy
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International
Two high-speed trains collide in Spain; 21 killed, dozens injured
Transport Minister Oscar Puente told reporters that 30 people were rushed to hospital in serious condition, adding that all the injured had been evacuated to receive care.
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Guatemala declares state of emergency against gangs after prison standoff ended
Guatemala's president on Sunday declared a 30-day nationwide state of emergency to combat criminal gangs after authorities accused the groups of killing eight police officers and holding hostages at three
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Vietnam begins Communist Party congress to pick leaders
Vietnam's ruling Communist Party convened Monday to begin their twice-a-decade congress, where leader To Lam is looking to tighten his grip on power less than two years after assuming the
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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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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
Fullkrug nets first Serie A goal as AC Milan keep pace with Inter
Germany forward Fullkrug, on loan from West Ham United, netted for the first time since April last year to push second-placed Milan past spirited Lecce and keep his new team
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Medvedev turns up the heat to beat De Jong, Gauff crushes Rakhimova
Gauff started her quest for a maiden Australian Open title with a 6-2 6-3 win over Kamilla Rakhimova.
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Hridoy urges faith in national openers
Bangladesh middle-order batter Tawhid Hridoy has backed the national team’s openers to rediscover form despite their struggles in the ongoing Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).Bangladesh middle-order batter Tawhid Hridoy has backed
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Chaos, controversy and glory: Senegal win AFCON title with late Gueye winner
African football would have been hoping for a thrilling end to a slick and competitive Cup of Nations tournament but will wake up on Monday with a major headache after
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BBL standouts earn spot in Australia squad for Pakistan T20Is
Experienced batter Mitchell Marsh will captain the team, while Travis Head, Cameron Green and Josh Inglis are among those that took part in Australia's recent Ashes series against England.
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আলোচিত
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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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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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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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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খেলাপি ঋণ ছাড়াল ২৯ হাজার কোটি টাকা
নন ব্যাংক আর্থিক প্রতিষ্ঠানের (এনবিএফআই) খেলাপি ঋণ উদ্বেগজনক হারে বেড়েছে। গত বছরের সেপ্টেম্বর শেষে এ খাতে খেলাপি ঋণের পরিমাণ দাঁড়িয়েছে প্রায় সাড়ে ২৯ হাজার কোটি
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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
IMF lifts 2026 global growth forecast but flags AI, trade risks
The IMF upgraded its 2026 global growth forecast Monday, citing a boost from tech investments but warning that a reevaluation of AI productivity gains or renewed trade tensions could bring
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Gold, silver hit records and stocks fall as Trump fans trade fears
Gold, a key go-to in times of turmoil, hit a peak of $4,690.59, while silver struck $94.12.
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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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Regulating battery-powered vehicles
With streets across the country increasingly dominated by battery-powered rickshaws and e-bikes, the question must be asked: Has this transport revolution, which has unquestionably reduced physical labour for hundreds of
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Entertainment
Pori Moni, Chanchal Chowdhury to star in modern retelling of Tagore’s ‘Shasti’
Pori Moni and Chanchal Chowdhury are set to collaborate for the first time in a film inspired by Rabindranath Tagore’s short story “Shasti”.
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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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