Headline
Tonu murder: PBI sends DNA sample of accused Hafizur to lab
Move comes after the first arrest in the decade-old case and a courtroom identification by Tonu’s father
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‘Palette of Passion’ promotes young painters
A three-day group art exhibition titled ‘Palette of Passion’ is showcasing a diverse range of artworks by young painters at Safiuddin Shilpalay at Dhanmondi in Dhaka.
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18 injured in head-on train crash in Denmark
Two commuter trains collided head-on near the Danish capital early Thursday leaving five critically hurt and 13 others with lesser injuries, officials said...
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Shafiqur names 5 opposition MPs for joint committee to tackle fuel situation
Opposition leader proposes three Jamaat lawmakers, one NCP MP and one Khelafat Majlish MP
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Start load-shedding in Dhaka from the parliament, opposition leader proposes
Govt earlier announced a 110MW trial in the capital to reduce the rural-urban power gap
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ICT accepts late Hadi’s statement as evidence against Obaidul Quader, 6 others
Sharif Osman Hadi gave the statement on October 6 last year as a prosecution witness in the crimes against humanity case
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Bangladesh
Bangladesh, Oman call for peaceful resolution of conflict in the Gulf
Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman held a meeting with Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Foreign Minister of Oman, today, Thursday in Muscat. Both sides called upon the concerned parties
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Bangladesh women hold Chinese Taipei
Captain Orpita Pal scored a hat-trick as Bangladesh women’s team held Chinese Taipei to a 5-5 draw in their Pool A match of the Women’s Asian Games 2026 Qualifiers at
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Dhaka to face load-shedding to prioritise irrigation in rural areas: state minister tells JS
State minister for power, energy and mineral resources Anindya Islam Amit on Thursday told Jatiya Sangsad that the government had decided to trial 110MW load-shedding in Dhaka daily to ensure
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Bangladeshi tourist killed in Malaysia crash
Joy has quickly turned into devastation for a Bangladeshi couple in Malaysia, as a road accident involving an allegedly intoxicated driver cut short their holiday just after they had arrived
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SC lawyers give April 28 deadline to end two-day virtual courts
Supreme Court lawyers on Thursday issued an ultimatum to the chief justice, demanding the withdrawal of the decision to run virtual courts two days a week.
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Two DUCSU leaders assaulted near Shahbagh police station
Two Dhaka University Central Students’ Union leaders were assaulted in front of Shahbagh police station in the capital on Thursday evening.
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International
174 Bangladeshis repatriated from Libya
One hundred and seventy four more Bangladeshi nationals detained in various centres in Libya were repatriated on Thursday through a joint initiative involving Bangladesh authorities, the Libyan government and the
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First phase of voting held in West Bengal
Voting began yesterday in two of India’s politically key opposition-held states, with tens of millions casting ballots in West Bengal and the southern Tamil Nadu.
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Iran defies US blockade to claim tolls from Hormuz shipping
Deputy Hajibabei confirms first proceeds from shipping tolls collected
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Iran economy looks set to withstand US naval blockade
Iran proven resilient to past oil revenue declines, regime unlikely to concede quickly
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Trump orders US Navy to destroy boats laying mines in Hormuz
US President ramps up pressure on Iran to reopen strait
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Hackers steal $2.5m from Sri Lanka finance ministry
Cyber criminals hacked into the Sri Lankan finance ministry’s computer system and siphoned off $2.5 million, the government said yesterday, the most amount of cash ever stolen by hackers from
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Technology
Google cloud unveils two AI chips as it expands beyond Nvidia
Google Cloud has unveiled two new artificial intelligence (AI) chips as part of its latest generation of tensor processing units (TPUs), signalling a deeper push into custom hardware while continuing
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Meta will let parents see what teens ask its AI
Meta will begin allowing parents to view the general topics their teenagers are asking its artificial intelligence (AI) assistant about, expanding parental supervision tools.
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Google unveils latest chips for powering AI
Google, along with Amazon, have taken to making their own cutting-edge AI chips, taking control of designs and seeking to reduce reliance on coveted Nvidia graphics processing units (GPUs) that
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Microsoft to invest $18 bln in Australian AI and cloud expansion
Microsoft will invest A$25 billion (US$18 billion) into Australian digital infrastructure by the end of 2029, a capital injection the company described as its largest single investment in the country.
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Asus launches new AI-powered laptop lineup in Bangladesh
Asus Bangladesh has unveiled four new AI-powered laptops at a launch event held in Dhaka on April 22, 2026, expanding its presence in the local market with devices spanning premium
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Sport
Spain's Lamine Yamal injured, but expected to be fit for World Cup
Spain's Lamine Yamal has picked up a hamstring injury, but is expected to be fit for the upcoming World Cup, his club Barcelona announced Thursday.
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Robiul’s five-for powers North Zone to dominant win
Pacer Robiul Hoque claimed a superb five-wicket haul as North Zone secured a commanding 10-wicket victory over South Zone inside three days in the opening round of the 12th Bangladesh
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Mustafizur, Shanto secure emphatic series win
A clinical bowling display led by Mustafizur Rahman and a composed century from Najmul Hossain Shanto carried Bangladesh to a 55-run victory over New Zealand in Chattogram, sealing the ODI
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Rajasthan’s Jadeja pleased with middle order's response under pressure
Rajasthan Royals all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja said he was pleased the middle order got the chance to bat under pressure on Wednesday after they came to the rescue when the top
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Italy twist fuels debate over Iran’s World Cup spot
The prospect of Iran being replaced at the “greatest show on earth” has stirred a mix of disbelief and indifference across Italy, after a suggestion by a US envoy reignited
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Beautiful Bangladesh Run to promote tourism
Nearly 1,000 runners, including professionals from various sectors as well as members of the country’s aviation and tourism industries, are expected to participate.
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আলোচিত
নওগাঁয় হত্যাকাণ্ডের শিকার একই পরিবারের চারজনের পাশাপাশি দাফন
গত সোমবার (২০ এপ্রিল) দিবাগত মধ্যরাতে নওগাঁর নিয়ামতপুর উপজেলার বাহাদুরপুর ইউনিয়নের বাহাদুরপুর গ্রামে স্বামী-স্ত্রী ও তাদের দুই শিশু সন্তানকে গলা কেটে হত্যা করা হয়।
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শব্দের রাজনীতির দোহাই দিয়ে আমাদের সন্তান-ভাইদের হত্যা করা হয়েছিল
আবারও শব্দের রাজনীতি শুরু হয়ে গেল। শব্দের রাজনীতি খুব সাধারণ জিনিস না। এই শব্দের দোহাই দিয়ে আমাদের সন্তানদের হত্যা করা হয়েছিল এই শব্দের রাজনীতি দিয়ে আমাদের
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Politics
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Crisis Group warns BNP faces 'daunting' challenges ahead
It says reviving economy, ensuring governance key to stability
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NCP’s Monira Sharmin loses nomination for women’s reserved seat
Former govt official disqualified over three-year post-retirement rule; candidate to appeal decision
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Hasnat wants govt car for MPs
Opposition lawmaker Hasnat Abdullah on Wednesday clarified in Jatiya Sangsad that he did not seek tax-free cars, saying that he had only proposed allowing lawmakers to use government cars during
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12 Jamaat alliance candidates valid for reserved seats
The election commission has declared the nomination papers of 12 candidates from the Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance valid for the reserved women’s seat election, while keeping the nomination of one candidate pending...
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Govt should introduce people-friendly energy policy: discussion
Politicians, academics and professionals on Wednesday urged the government to introduce a people-friendly policy to ensure the country’s energy security...
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Business
BCIC urea import tender draws bids for just 25% of target
The state-run entity received bids for the supply of 50,000 tonnes of urea from suppliers against the second tender after it found no response against its first international tender to
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Businesses seek flexibility on IPO funds for loan repayment
Top business leaders have urged the market regulator to be flexible on the use of initial public offering (IPO) funds for loan repayment, including allowing repayment of rescheduled loans amid
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45-year-old Saddat joins Community Bank as MD; earlier MDs were also in their 40s
According to Bangladesh Bank rules, a minimum age of 45 years and 20 years of experience are required to become a Managing Director (MD) of a bank. Among these, three
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Editorial
No white elephant out of Maheskhali mooring
THE Maheskhali Single Point Mooring, constructed to the west of the island in Cox’s Bazar under a project initially involving a cost of Tk 49.36 billion that finally reached Tk
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Myth of just transition
THE climate crisis is accelerating, yet public support for climate action is fraying under the weight of rising living costs and deepening economic insecurity. Around the world, people are being
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Column by Mahfuz Anam: 35th anniversary of The
When independent, objective and fact-based newspapers are set on fire, it is democracy that burns.
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Reward or responsibility?
ON APRIL 20, BNP named 36 women for parliament’s reserved seats. The Jamaat-led alliance named 13. With that, one of the most momentous decisions about women’s representation in Bangladesh’s new
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Eviction drives alone can’t resolve terminal disorder
THE photograph that New Age published on April 23 shows long-route buses parked in multiple rows along the busy road passing by the Mahakhali inter-district bus terminal, reducing the effective
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Entertainment
Which 'iconic' Bangladeshi literary character are you?
Every book we opened as children was a mirror or a window. For some, books were a way to see a version of themselves they didn't yet understand. For others,
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7 books that defined every Bangladeshi childhood
The smell of old paper, the dust of the Suhrawardy Udyan, and the taste of a melting ice cream stick define the childhood of almost every Bangladeshi. On World Book
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Eid-ul-Azha film lineup shapes up with major releases
Following Eid-ul-Fitr, when five films—“Bonolota Express”, “Domm”, “Prince”, “Pressure Cooker”, and “Rakkhosh”—were released, focus has now shifted to the next major holiday window. Among them, “Bonolota Express” is still holding
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Health
Protect your mental health while staying informed about world events
Navigate global conflict news by setting emotional boundaries and choosing trustworthy sources. Avoid doom scrolling through social media to protect mental health. Practice grounding techniques and support charities to reduce
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