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How Asha Bhosle became the voice that refused every box
Asha Bhosle’s revolutionary voice dismantled cultural binaries, mirroring the complex evolution and spirit of South Asian womanhood.
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How did Pahela Baishakh become a public celebration?
Although the Bengali calendar has been in use for centuries, the tradition of celebrating Pahela Baishakh as a public festival is a relatively modern development.
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Seven arrested over Tk 5 lakh extortion attempt at Shyamoli hospital: Rab
Kidney specialist alleges threats, hospital disruption in Shyamoli amid attempted takeover
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Viktor Orban loses in Hungary polls to pro-Europe Peter Magyar
Viktor Orban, who has ruled Hungary for 16 years as a self-described ‘thorn’ in the EU’s side and a defender of ‘illiberal democracy’, on Sunday conceded defeat to conservative Peter
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The painted cosmology of Tikoil village
In Tikoil, the painted wall is not the heritage itself; rather, it is the outcome of a deeper cultural system.
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Bangladesh
DU metro station to remain shut on Pahela Baishakh, Shahbagh till noon
Move comes amid expected large gatherings in Shahbagh and Dhaka University areas
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Bringing the world to the hills
Kaikobad's struggles in delivering newspapers to the doorsteps
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Govt to introduce new bills for enforced disappearances and other lapsed ordinances
Seven ordinances were annulled through repeal bills, while the remaining 110 ordinances were approved by Parliament, some in amended form.
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Human Rights Commission ‘automatically’ dissolved, outgoing commissioners write open letter
The members of the National Human Rights Commission have resigned following the repeal of an ordinance issued during the interim government regarding the commission. They also wrote an open letter
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DU metro rail station to remain closed tomorrow
The metro rail station at Dhaka University will remain closed for the whole day and metro rail station at Shahbagh will remain closed for two hours tomorrow in the capital...
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Thakurgaon’s Baishakh, Bhairavi and the first light
How a decades-old cultural programme continues to define the first day of the Bangla New Year
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International
Turkey says Iran, US 'sincere' about ceasefire
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan warns Israel could act as spoiler, flags nuclear dispute and Hormuz tensions as key hurdles
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India’s support for Bangladesh’s UNGA bid reflects cooperative approach: speaker
Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad on Monday said India remains Bangladesh’s closest neighbour and its support for the nomination of Bangladesh foreign minister Khalilur Rahman as president of the 81st session
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India keen to strengthen people-centric relationship with Bangladesh in all areas
Indian high commissioner to Bangladesh Pranay Verma on Monday reiterated India’s willingness to work with the government and the people of Bangladesh to strengthen people-centric cooperation in all domains based
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Trump weighs limited strikes on Iran after talks collapse, WSJ reports
Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday, citing officials and people familiar with the matter.
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'No other way': Mideast prepares for more fighting as talks fail
Both the Iranian and American delegations departed Pakistan without a deal
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Viktor Orban loses Hungary vote to pro-Europe newcomer after 16 yrs in power
Orban's defeat, in a vote that saw a record turnout, dealt a heavy blow to nationalists, including US President Donald Trump who supported him
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Once inspired by Orban, Hungary's Peter Magyar unseats him in landmark election
Only nine years old when communism collapsed, Magyar said he had decorated his walls with photos of leading political figures in his Budapest family home
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Technology
OpenAI forces macOS app updates after third‑party tool compromise
OpenAI is requiring all macOS users to update their desktop applications after a security issue involving a widely used third‑party developer library called Axios, the company has announced.
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Cloudflare launches EmDash, a WordPress alternative with sandboxed plugins
Cloudflare has introduced EmDash, a new open-source content management system designed as a modern alternative to WordPress, with a focus on plugin security and serverless architecture.
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Anthropic warns AI will accelerate cyberattacks, recommends precaution
AI will soon enable attackers to find and exploit software vulnerabilities much faster, and organisations should take immediate steps to prepare their security programmes, according to a new guide from
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Webcams for your online class setup: our picks
From affordable entry-level devices to more advanced options with specialised features, here is a wide range of webcams to choose from for your online class needs.
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Sport
First batch of Black Caps arrive in Dhaka ahead of white-ball series
The three-match ODI series begins on April 17 in Mirpur.
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Ghanaian player Frimpong killed in attack on Berekum Chelsea team bus
The incident occurred on the Goaso–Bibiani road as the team were heading home from the game against Samartex in Samreboi in the south of the country.
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'I never thought a board could be dissolved so nakedly'
Aminul Islam was BCB president for 10 months across two terms. During this time, Bangladesh cricket went through many developments, including a decision not to play in the T20 World
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Sinner's Monte Carlo master class sends early clay-season warning
Sinner is expected to return to action in Madrid later this month or in Rome at the beginning of May.
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Inter close in on Serie A title after comeback triumph at Como
With six matches remaining in the season Inter now have a near-unassailable lead at the top of the table.
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Tigresses balance ODI push with T20 World Cup build-up
Bangladesh women’s team are set to depart for Rajshahi on Monday for a three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka which will kickstart their campaign in the ICC Women’s Championship 2025-29
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আলোচিত
বিএনপি ‘আত্মঘাতী’ রাজনীতি করছে: মামুনুল হক
ক্ষমতাসীন দল বিএনপি আত্মঘাতী রাজনীতি করছে বলে মন্তব্য করেছেন বাংলাদেশ খেলাফত মজলিশের আমির মামুনুল হক। তিনি বলেন, এখন বিএনপি যে রাজনীতি করছে, তা আত্মঘাতী রাজনীতি
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এত তেল যাচ্ছে কোথায়?
শুরুটা হয়েছিল ইরানে যুদ্ধ পরিস্থিতি শুরু হওয়ার পর। জ্বালান�
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আপাতত ভোজ্যতেলের দাম বাড়ছে না: বাণিজ্যমন্ত্রী
ভোজ্যতেলের দাম বাড়াতে মিল মালিকদের দেওয়া প্রস্তাব নাকচ করে দিয়েছেন বাণিজ্যমন্ত্রী খন্দকার আব্দুল মুক্তাদির। তিনি বলেছেন, আপাতত দেশে ভোজ্যতেলের দাম বাড়ছে না এবং বর্তমানে দাম
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সীমান্ত পেরিয়ে দক্ষিণ লেবাননের যুদ্ধক্ষেত্র পরিদর্শনে নেতানিয়াহু
ইরান-ইসরায়েলের চলমান উত্তেজনার মধ্যেই ইসরায়েলের প্রধানমন্ত্রী বেনিয়ামিন নেতানিয়াহু দখলকৃত দক্ষিণ লেবাননের সীমান্ত অতিক্রম করে সরাসরি যুদ্ধক্ষেত্র পরিদর্শন করেছেন। ইরানের সঙ্গে সংঘাত শুরুর পর এটি তার প্রথম এমন সফর, যা সামরিক
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ইরান আলোচনার টেবিলে না ফিরলেও ‘কিছু যায় আসে না’: ট্রাম্প
যুক্তরাষ্ট্র ও ইরানের মধ্যে দুই সপ্তাহের যুদ্ধবিরতি ভালোভাবেই কার্যকর রয়েছে বলে দাবি করেন ট্রাম্প। ইরান থেকে উদ্ধার হওয়া দুই মার্কিন পাইলটের শারীরিক অবস্থা নিয়ে
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দেশে আন্দোলন শুরু হয়ে গেছে: জামায়াত আমির
দেশে আন্দোলন শুরু হয়ে গেছে: জামায়াত আমির
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ইসলামী ব্যাংক ইস্যুতে শিবির সভাপতির হুঁশিয়ারি
ইসলামী ব্যাংকসহ দেশের ব্যাংকিং খাত নিয়ে সাম্প্রতিক আইন পরিবর্তনকে কেন্দ্র করে তীব্র প্রতিক্রিয়া জানিয়েছেন ইসলামী ছাত্রশিবিরের সভাপতি নুরুল ইসলাম সাদ্দাম।
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ভারত-বাংলাদেশ সীমান্তে সরীসৃপ ছাড়ার ভাবনা
দক্ষিণ এশিয়ার সবচেয়ে গুরুত্বপূর্ণ দুই বন্ধুপ্রতিম দেশ বাংলাদেশ ও ভারত। বাংলাদেশের জন্মলগ্ন থেকেই দুই দেশের মধ্যে এক নিঃশর্ত সম্পর্কের বন্ধন তৈরি হয়। ভারতের সমর্থনেই ১৯৭১ সালের মুক্তিযুদ্ধে পাকিস্তানি বাহিনীর পরাজয়
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Politics
Jamaat will stay in parliament as long as it can ‘fight from within’: Shafiqur
Opposition leader accuses the BNP govt of blocking reforms, warns that parliament has little value without real change
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Opposition’s arena is streets
Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday said the opposition’s “primary arena” is the streets, not parliament, stressing that the party will remain in the House only as long as it can
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Two newly elected lawmakers take oath
Two winners of the April 9 elections, Rezaul Karim Badsha for the Bogura-6 constituency and Md Mahmudul Haque Rubel for the Sherpur-3 constituency, took oath as members of the 13th
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PM urges party people to help maintain law, order
Prime minister and Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairman Tarique Rahman on Sunday urged his party leaders and activists to assist the local administration and the law enforcement agencies to maintain peace
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BNP leader fined for filing false case against AL activists
A metropolitan magistrate court in Rajshahi on Sunday fined a Bangladesh Nationalist Party leader Tk 1 lakh for filing a false case against the leaders and activists of Awami League,
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Extortion case filed against ex-Juba Dal leader
An extortion case was filed against a former leader of Jatiyatabadi Juba Dal, the youth wing of the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party, along with seven or eight unidentified individuals on
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Business
Diversify exports to Asian markets amid shifting global trade: economist
He added that currently about 12 percent of Bangladesh’s exports go to Asia—a share he described as disproportionately low given the region’s market potential
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Govt’s heavy bank borrowing tightens liquidity: DCCI
The chamber suggests a hike in the threshold for tax-free income to Tk 5 lakh for individuals
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DCCI proposes raising tax-free income ceiling to Tk 500,000, what it means for taxpayers
The Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has proposed raising the tax-free income threshold to Tk 500,000 in the upcoming national budget for the 2026–27 fiscal year. It has
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Editorial
Mob violence: Imposing no punishment implies support
In incidents of mob violence, it has been seen that some religious leaders’ interpretations have emboldened the attackers. Various arguments are constructed to justify attacks and killings. Even attacks on
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Politics and reform: Procedural crisis versus deficit of trust
Are political parties truly grasping the expectations of the people? Is the much-discussed July National Charter already showing signs of erosion even before its implementation? If judicial independence is to
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The Bank Resolution Act threatens to undo Bangladesh's hard-earned reforms
On April 10 this year, the parliament approved a legislative amendment to the Bank Resolution Act, 2026, which may undo months of banking reform and painful adjustments. Under the revised
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From censorship to chaos, we must steer clear of the extremes of social media
Bangladesh’s online space today reflects a shift that was perhaps inevitable, but also difficult to manage.
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Why a benevolent dictatorship will not succeed in Bangladesh
The tendency to argue that Bangladesh needs an authoritarian leader—provided that leader is benevolent—remains a middle ground to which many retreat, especially when they believe voters lack sufficient literacy to
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Entertainment
Asha Bhosle to be laid to rest today with state honours
Legendary singer Asha Bhosle, who passed away on Sunday at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, will be cremated today at 4:00pm with full state honours.
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‘King in the land of the Princess’ heads to Moscow Film Festival
Ashna Habib Bhabna-starrer “King in the Land of the Princess” has been officially selected in the Artcore section of the 48th Moscow International Film Festival.
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Chhayanaut vows to sing without fear this Pahela Baishakh
The press conference closed with “Baishakh Mashe Aiso Bondhu,” returning to the language of invitation.
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Health
Prof Dr Rafiqus Salehin appointed KMU VC
Prof Salehin will serve as VC for a period of four years from the date of his joining
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10 more people die with measles, symptoms in 24 hours: DGHS
Ten more patients died with measles and symptoms of the disease in 24 hours till 8 am on Sunday morning, taking the total death toll to 151, according to the
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