Headline
Eight-day theatre festival begins today at BSA
An eight-day theatre festival, organised by Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy’s Department of Drama and Film, begins today at the Experimental Theatre Hall of the National Theatre Auditorium in the capital.
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Iran says Hormuz completely closed
Iran’s new body overseeing the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday confirmed a complete closure order for the strategic waterway until further notice, after the Revolutionary Guards announced the move overnight.
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Govt plans capital market reforms to relieve banks
The government has proposed strengthening Bangladesh’s capital market and expanding alternative financing channels as part of its strategy to reduce the economy’s heavy reliance on bank loans and support long-term
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FY27: TIB welcomes no black money provision, urges asset disclosure for public servants
Dr Iftekharuzzaman says the proposed salary increase is justified after 11 years but must be tied to accountability
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Niger criminalises same-sex relations with jail terms
Military-run Niger has enacted a new penal code criminalising for the first time same-sex relations, with heavy sentences of up to 20 years in prison, a legal source said Thursday
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Scientists warn of record heat, threats to climate monitoring
Planetary heating is intensifying and key climate indicators are deteriorating, top scientists said Thursday, warning that funding decisions affecting Earth observation systems in the United States and other countries threaten
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Bangladesh
All problems can be solved through love and sincerity: Dinesh Trivedi
Trivedi made the remarks on Thursday in Kolkata while responding to journalists’ questions. After visiting Netaji Bhavan, reporters asked him about his priorities regarding Bangladesh. He is scheduled to arrive
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Ad-din Hospital’s licence revoked following deaths of 6 newborns
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has revoked the licence of Ad-din Hospital in Moghbazar area of Dhaka, following the deaths of six newborns. The decision was communicated in
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Govt cancels Ad-din Hospital licence over death of six newborns
The Directorate General of Health Services on Thursday cancelled the licence of Ad-Din Medical College Hospital over the death of six newborns at the hospital on May 27.
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Big budget but why the gloom
The budget is big. But the gloom that hangs over it is bigger. It is not that the budget is not well-meaning and lacks aspiration. Far from it. It has
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Budget ‘anti-people’, targets ‘unrealistic’
Leaders and activists of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami’s Dhaka North and South units brought out separate protest marches in the capital yesterday, denouncing the proposed FY2026–27 budget as “anti-people”.
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Energy tops agenda despite 23% cut in allocation
The government has identified energy security as one of its top strategic priorities for fiscal 2026-27, even as it proposed a nearly 23 percent reduction in the power and energy
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Budget lacks dedicated plan for LDC graduation
Although the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27 offers some measures that are aligned with the government’s Smooth Transition Strategy (STS) for LDC graduation, it lacks a dedicated framework with
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International
Trump cancels US strikes on Iran, citing progress in talks
Cites high-level negotiations and broad regional approval for halting strikes
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Three Indian sailors dead after US hit ship off Oman: minister
Three Indian sailors on a commercial vessel hit by the United States off the coast of Oman are dead, New Delhi's shipping minister said today, Thursday. "It is deeply unfortunate
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New Spurs man Senesi called up to Argentina WC squad
New Tottenham Hotspur signing Marcos Senesi completed a dream 24 hours when on Thursday he was called up to the Argentina World Cup squad to replacing the injured Leonardo Balerdi.
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Yamal, Williams train ahead of Spain's World Cup opener
Spain stars Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams took part in training on Thursday, allaying fears over their fitness ahead of La Roja's World Cup opener against Cape Verde.
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Fuel stations in Crimea run dry
Fuel stations on the Russian-held Crimean peninsula were out of petrol yesterday, Reuters witnesses said, as a Ukrainian campaign against supply lines to the peninsula escalates.
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2 killed in attacks by armed men
At least two people from the Kuki community were killed in attacks by armed men in India’s restive state of Manipur yesterday, two senior police officers said, a day after
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Italian football fans back Spain and Ancelotti's Brazil in Azzurri's absence
Deprived of the chance to watch their country at a World Cup for the third successive time, Italy's football fans are eyeing Spain and Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil as teams to
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Technology
AI set to play expanded role at 2026 World Cup
New systems will assist with offside decisions, create 3D player models, support match analysis and help protect participants from online abuse
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Govt eyes chip industry growth with extended tax concessions until 2031
The Bangladesh government has proposed sweeping tax concessions for the semiconductor industry, including reducing import duties on key raw materials to 1 percent until mid-2031, as part of its fiscal
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Govt sets 5 year target to become leading electronics manufacturing hub
The Bangladesh government has proposed appropriate policy formulation in the electronics sector to transform the country into one of the leading global electronics manufacturing hubs within the next five years,
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Sport
Why Real Madrid are gambling on Mourinho return
After two seasons without major silverware, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez activated the nuclear option.
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Glitz, galmour, and red cards: World Cup opener in pictures
The 2026 World Cup got off to a glittering start at Estadio Azteca yesterday.
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World Cup opening ceremony: When and what events?
The 2023 World Cup uniquely features three opening ceremonies in Mexico City, Toronto, and Los Angeles, showcasing diverse cultures and notable performances.
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Real Madrid turn to Mourinho in bid to bring stability and end trophy drought
Real Madrid appointed Jose Mourinho as their new manager on a three-year contract on Thursday, turning back to the Portuguese tactician who once delivered them a record-breaking LaLiga triumph but
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Bangladesh clinch first-ever ODI series win over Australia
Bangladesh created history in Mirpur, Dhaka on Thursday by defeating Australia by five wickets to clinch their first-ever ODI series win against the visitors.
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আলোচিত
ইরানকে ঘিরে ২২ দেশের যৌথ সতর্কবার্তা
যুক্তরাষ্ট্র ও ইউরোপের বিভিন্ন দেশসহ ২২টি দেশ এক যৌথ বিবৃতিতে ইরানকে সতর্ক করে তাদের ‘ভূখণ্ডে’ হামলা চালানো বন্ধের আহ্বান জানিয়েছে।
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ভারতের করায়ত্ত থেকে মুক্ত না হলে দেশের উন্নতি অসম্ভব: ফয়জুল করীম
যতক্ষণ পর্যন্ত আমরা ভারতের করায়ত্ত থেকে মুক্ত হতে না পারব, ভারতকে প্রকাশ্য শত্রু হিসেবে চিহ্নিত করতে না পারব; ততক্ষণ পর্যন্ত এ দেশের প্রকৃত কোনো উন্নয়ন সম্ভব নয়
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Politics
JCD activists allegedly beat up Habiganj SAD leader
Habiganj district unit member secretary of the Student Against Discrimination, Mahdi Hasan, on Thursday was beaten up allegedly by leaders and activists of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, student wing of the
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Business
Betting on growth revival
Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury’s first budget speech as finance minister performed a delicate, dual function: it read as an indictment of the old economic order, and served as a blueprint
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Beyond the deficit debate in FY27 budget
The relationship between budget deficits and inflation is not automatic. It depends largely on how the deficit is financed, the state of aggregate demand, the output gap, and the quality
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New pay scale for govt employees from 1 July: Khasru
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury on Thursday announced that a new pay scale for government employees will be implemented in phases starting from 1 July, citing the rising cost
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Editorial
Railway burdened by longstanding neglect
THE derailment of the power car of a passenger train on the Dhaka–Jamalpur route in Mymensingh on June 10, followed by the derailment of a relief train sent for recovery
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Impunity challenged in the plains, tolerated in the hills?
Thirty years after the abduction of Kalpana Chakma, the burden of waiting for justice rests heavily on her brother, Kalindi Kumar Chakma, yet the memories of that night remain vivid
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Proper implementation of the budget is key
Keep the budget in line with ground realities.
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UNGA presidency win and diplomatic context
THE election of the president of the forthcoming session of the United Nations General Assembly marks a moment that goes beyond procedural routine and enters the realm of symbolic geopolitical
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Entertainment
Glenn Close and Ridley Scott to receive Honorary Oscars
The Academy described Scott as “a true visionary” whose work has had a lasting impact on global cinema and culture.
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Health
Deaths of 6 newborns: DGHS cancels Ad-din Hospital’s licence
DGHS says hospital’s response was “unsatisfactory” and it can no longer admit or treat new patients
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RMCH receives medicines worth Tk 280m
Rajshahi Medical College Hospital (RMCH) has received medicines worth nearly Tk 280 million from the US-based charitable organization Direct Relief for free distribution among patients. The consignment arrived at the
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