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Cabinet congratulates Khalilur Rahman on election as UNGA president
Government says his election reflects Bangladesh's growing diplomatic standing and credibility in multilateral forums
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France pushes for EU action on Channel migrant crossings
France called on its EU partners Thursday to make migrant crossings towards Britain more of a ‘European issue’, as Paris seeks greater support in stemming the flow across the English
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Gunfire kills teen, wounds three after US graduation ceremony
Gunfire after a graduation ceremony at a northern California high school killed a teenager and wounded three other people on Wednesday in a parking lot at the campus, police said...
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Pakistan accuses India of weaponising water after treaty suspension
Pakistan has previously said it would consider any attempt to change the flow of cross-border waterways an ‘act of war’
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Cabinet approves policy to attract investment from Bangladeshis living abroad
Policy approved at cabinet meeting chaired by PM Tarique Rahman
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Man dies after mob beating over alleged assault of child in Jhenaidah
Police say the 45-year-old rickshaw-puller was accused in a case filed by the girl’s mother before he died at a local hospital
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Bangladesh
After UNGA win, Foreign Minister Khalilur says there's precedent for dual role
Cites Humayun Rashid Chowdhury, the last Bangladeshi UNGA president, who served in 1986-87
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Jagannath University female hall: Eight students live in four-bed rooms, ‘crammed’ into reading rooms
Eight students are staying in rooms meant for four. The reading room has only 90 seats for nearly 1,250 female students. Along with accommodation shortages, there are problems with safe
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Excess power tariff for up to 75 units withdrawn
Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) on Thursday withdrew its order to increase electricity tariff for residential customers using up to 75 units.
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Bangladesh finish sixth in U18 Asia Cup Hockey
Bangladesh women’s hockey team finished sixth in the Under-18 Asia Cup after a 4-0 defeat to Malaysia in the place-deciding match at the Kawasaki Heavy Industries Hockey Stadium in Kakamigahara,
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Verdict on Pallabi child rape, murder June 7
A Dhaka tribunal on Thursday fixed June 7 for delivering its verdict in a case filed against Sohel Rana and his wife Swapna Akter on charges of killing an eight-year-old
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Power tariff hikes for lifeline users annulled
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission on Thursday annulled its decisions of hiking retail power tariffs for two bottom-placed household consumers, according to officials of the Power Division.
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Share of education in GDP to be 2% for upcoming fiscal year, says minister
The Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister, ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon, said on Thursday that the share of education in the gross domestic product (GDP) within the national budget
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International
Algeria sucker-punch Netherlands
Algeria stunned the Netherlands 1–0 in Rotterdam on Wednesday evening in a World Cup warm-up match, just a week before the 2026 tournament kicks off in North America...
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BGB foils 11 BSF push-in attempts in 30 hours
The Border Guard Bangladesh on Thursday said that it had foiled 10 separate push-in attempts by the India’s Border Security Force along the border with the neighbouring country over the
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World Cup fans barred from bringing water bottles into stadia
FIFA has banned fans from bringing refillable water bottles into World Cup venues in a last-minute policy change that will force thirsty supporters to pay for bottled water, The Athletic
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US House calls for end to Iran war, rebuking Trump
The move marked the first time the Republican-controlled House had approved a measure seeking to force Trump to wind down military operations against Tehran since the war began three months
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Israel and Lebanon agree to implement conditional ceasefire
The two sides, which do not have formal diplomatic relations, also agreed to create "pilot zones" in which the Lebanese armed forces "will take exclusive control of the territory to
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Unsafe food kills 1.5 mn people a year worldwide: WHO
Africa and southeast Asia alone account for nearly three-quarters of all cases of food-related ailments and 60 percent of deaths worldwide
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US House votes to curb Trump on Iran war as talks stall
The US House of Representatives has backed a resolution seeking to halt American military action in Iran -- a symbolic move that deals a political blow to President Donald Trump
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Technology
Microsoft unveils Scout, a new AI assistant built on OpenClaw
Microsoft has unveiled Scout, a new artificial intelligence (AI) assistant designed to operate continuously alongside users at its annual developer conference.
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Asus ROG unveils anniversary collection at Computex 2026
Asus Republic of Gamers (ROG) has marked its 20th anniversary by unveiling a collection of limited-edition gaming products at the Computex 2026 technology exhibition.
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Phoenix Summit 2026 to bring global cyber experts to Dhaka in June
Phoenix Summit 2026, a five-day event aimed at promoting collaboration, skills development and discussions on digital resilience will take place from June 23 to 27 across two venues in Dhaka.
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World Day for Assistive Technology 2026
For millions of people, assistive technology, or AT, can mean the difference between exclusion and independence. Wheelchairs, hearing aids, prostheses, eyeglasses, communication devices and other assistive products enable people to
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How much should you tell your AI?
For most people, the stakes are far less dramatic. Yet the same logic is entering everyday life. What does it mean to confide in AI? And what happens to the
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Sport
Abahani skipper Mosaddek sees Mohammedan clash as potential title decider
The Dhaka Premier League title race is hearing up, with Friday's ninth-round fixtures set to have a significant bearing on the battle for the top spot.
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Iraola jets in to Liverpool to finalise Anfield deal
Andoni Iraola arrived in Liverpool on Thursday to finalise the details of his appointment as the club's new head coach following the dismissal of Arne Slot.
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'Least known' player at World Cup meets influencer behind viral fame
New Zealand footballer Tim Payne met the influencer behind his stunning viral fame on Wednesday, presenting him with a team shirt after gaining almost five million Instagram followers in a
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Tickets for Bangladesh-Australia ODIs go on sale
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) on Thursday announced ticket prices for the upcoming three-match ODI series between Bangladesh and Australia, with prices ranging from Tk 200 to Tk 2,500.
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Andreeva races past Kostyuk to reach French Open final
The 19-year-old Russian took one hour and 16 minutes to overcome her Ukrainian opponent. Andreeva will play either compatriot Diana Shnaider or Pole Maja Chwalinska in Saturday's final.
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আলোচিত
বিএনপি উদার গণতন্ত্রে বিশ্বাসী, কোনো বিভাজন সৃষ্টি করতে চাই না: মির্জা ফখরুল
আজ বৃহস্পতিবার রাজধানীর প্রেস ইনস্টিটিউট বাংলাদেশে (পিআইবি) ‘বর্তমান প্রেক্ষাপটে জিয়াউর রহমানের স্বাধীন নির্জোট কূটনীতি’ শীর্ষক এক আলোচনা সভায় এ কথা বলেন বিএনপির মহাসচিব মির্জা ফখরুল।
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Politics
Police tighten surveillance around Ivy’s Narayanganj home after her release from jail
Police say measures are part security arrangement, part monitoring to prevent banned political activities
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Withdraw power tariff hike or face public backlash: Jamaat to govt
At a Dhaka rally, Mia Golam Porwar says the increase will affect industry, agriculture, trade, transport and ordinary consumers
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Jubo Dal announces 151-member central executive committee
Abdul Monayem Munna named president and Mohammad Nurul Islam Nayan general secretary
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New 151-member Jatiyatabadi Juba Dal committee announced
Abdul Monayem Munna has been named president and Mohammad Nurul Islam Nayan general secretary of the 151-member national executive committee of the Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Juba Dal.
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Political parties decry power price hike
Different political parties on Wednesday protested against the government decision to increase power prices again, saying that it would deepen people’s sufferings...
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NCP alleges attack on Nasiruddin Patwary’s motorcade at Benapole
National Citizen Party alleged that a vehicle carrying its chief coordinator Nasiruddin Patwary and his associates came under attack in Benapole on Wednesday...
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BNP is my political address: Dipen Dewan
Says he has full confidence in the leadership of Tarique Rahman
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Business
Local semiconductor makers to launch multi-city roadshow in US tomorrow
The event will cover major semiconductor and innovation hubs in the US from June 5 to 13.
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BSEC to review quarterly reporting, tighten market oversight
The newly appointed chairman of the commission says in his first press conference
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Cheaper mangoes for consumers, tough post-Eid season for Rajshahi farmers
Farmers say lower demand, high orchard costs and suspended exports have clouded hopes of profit this season
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Editorial
Don't burden citizens with higher power tariffs
Raising electricity bills could push up an already high inflation.
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Govt should, rather, treat power-sector malaise
THE increase in retail power price by Tk 1.52 a unit or a kilowatt-hour, or 16.68 per cent, as the Energy Regulatory Commission announced on June 3, coming into force
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Language movement and Mahbubul Haque
THE Bangla language movement is the most significant event in our national history. Mahbubul Haque, a memorable figure in our national history, was involved in the language movement from the
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Decoupling war and politics from climate action
TODAY humanity is at a crossroads in the climate change crisis. Like every year, World Environment Day 2026, hosted by Azerbaijan in partnership with the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), will
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IPEMIS and the future of primary education
Impressive progress has been made in Bangladesh’s primary education system over the past decades, bringing millions of children into classrooms and advancing national commitment to the UN’s SDG 4 of
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Entertainment
Two Bangladesh-linked film projects selected for DANAFF Talents and Project Market
The selected projects are "Alowkik Rajhas", the debut feature by Bangladeshi filmmaker Rajib Rafi, and "Before the Earth Collapses", a multinational co-production directed by Japanese filmmaker Noriko Yuasa.
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Ritwik Ghatak’s films restored in 4K for London retrospective
The season is titled “Revolutionary Cinema: The Passion of Ritwik Ghatak”. It has been curated by filmmaker and academic Sanghita Sen.
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Swapnadal's ‘Helen Keller’ heads to Melbourne for 64th staging
The performance will take place at Chandler Hall at 6 pm on Saturday (June 6) at the invitation of the Renaissance Drama Society Melbourne. Director Zahid Repon and actress Juana
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32 artistes, technicians to receive National Film Awards 2023
The government has announced the National Film Awards 2023, selecting 32 artistes and technicians in 28 categories for their outstanding contributions to the country’s film industry. The Information and Broadcasting
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Health
DGHS issues show-cause notice to Ad-din Hospital over newborn deaths
Hospital asked to explain why its licence should not be cancelled following probe findings
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