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Why traditional musical instruments are disappearing from stores
Experience Pahela Baishakh by reviving traditional Bengali instruments like the harmonium and tabla. Despite economic pressures and digital shifts, preserving these cultural roots ensures local craftsmanship survives against modern technological
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Baishakhi Mela a festival of heritage and joy
My earliest memory of Baishakhi Mela takes me back to the late 1970s. I was riding a rickshaw with my father to Bangla Academy, clutching green glass bangles and little
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Great opportunity to meet-and-greet Tahsan this boishakh
On 14 April, during the Pohela Boishakh festivities, Tahsan Rahman Khan will appear as a “One-Day Shop Manager” at the vivo brand store
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Life and works of Kazi Hayat
Multitalented veteran film director Kazi Hayat is simultaneously a producer, screenwriter, scriptwriter, storywriter, dialogue writer and actor. This genius was born in village Tarail of Gopalganj to...
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Hotel Sarina Dhaka announces Baishakhi Bhoj for Pahela Baishakh
Hotel Sarina Dhaka has announced a special Baishakhi Bhoj, offering guests an opportunity to experience authentic Bangladeshi cuisine in a festive setting to celebrate Pahela Baishakh, celebrated on 14 April,
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Malaysia to reopen jobs market for Bangladeshis after two-year freeze: Mahdi Amin
Recruitment may resume soon under a more transparent, lower-cost process, he says
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War succeeded in ‘crushing’ Iran’s nuclear, missile programmes: Netanyahu
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday that the joint US-Israeli campaign against Iran had succeeded in ‘crushing’ the Islamic republic’s nuclear and ballistic missile programmes...
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Bangladesh
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 must build strong relations with Iran
Former Ambassador Tariq Karim urges Bangladesh to reassess Iranian relations and build internal resilience amid regional shifts.
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Teacher in Rangpur died while getting fuel in filling station
Eyewitnesses reported that at around 4:30 pm, Mehedi arrived at the Surma Filling Station, located opposite the Tourism Motel on the Dhaka–Dinajpur highway
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PM urges armed forces to uphold sovereignty of country, dignity of constitution
Praising the armed forces for their contributions in safeguarding national security, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today, Sunday, directed them to uphold sovereignty of the country and dignity of the constitution,
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10 more die with measles, symptoms in Bangladesh in 24 hours
Ten more patients died with measles and symptoms of the disease in 24 hours till 8:00am on Sunday morning across Bangladesh, taking the total death toll to 151, according to
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Bagerhat dog death: What it says about us
Viral video raises questions about public inaction and accountability
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PM Tarique asks armed forces to stay above politics, uphold sovereignty
At darbar in Dhaka, he stresses duty, integrity and public trust
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International
US-Iran talks fail to find deal but Gulf truce holds for now
Iran and the United States failed to strike a deal Sunday to end the war in the Middle East, but there was no immediate return to hostilities and the region
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At least 30 dead in stampede at Haiti’s historic Laferriere Citadel
One of Haiti's most popular tourist attractions, the fortress was packed with students and visitors
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Domestic Indian migrants weigh return home in energy crunch
India has more than 450 million internal migrants
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US-Iran negotiations underway
The face-to-face negotiations are the highest-level US-Iran talks since the Islamic Revolution of 1979
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US making 'excessive demands' on Strait of Hormuz: Iran media
Two rounds of talks were held between Iranian and US officials in Pakistan
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Third round of US talks expected 'tonight or tomorrow': Iran media
Two rounds of talks have taken place between Iranian and US officials in Pakistan
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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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Sport
SA Games gold medallist Mabia slapped with two-year ban
Two-time South Asian Games gold-winning weightlifter from Bangladesh Mabia Akter has been handed a two-year ban after testing positive in a doping test. The athlete confirmed the news to The
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BCB grants Shoriful, Rana one-day NOC extension for PSL
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has granted a one-day extension to the No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued to Peshawar Zalmi pacers Shoriful Islam and Nahid Rana for their participation in
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‘It felt to me that the country had changed’, Aminul in interview
The board of directors of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) led by Aminul Islam was dissolved last Tuesday. Though Aminul Islam has been remaining in Bangladesh for the past five
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60 Days To Go / The day Owen won in defeat
There was a strange, taut tension inside the stands, as if the breath of thousands had stalled at once. Amid the 22 bodies darting across the green pitch, there was
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Ronaldo scores as Al-Nassr set club record with 14th straight league win
It was Al-Nassr’s 14th straight victory, which broke their previous record posted in the 2013-2014 season, the Pro League said on its website.
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New York's teen spirit frustrates Messi, Miami
A week after Lionel Messi and Miami were held to the same score by Austin FC in their opening game at their new home, New York's youthful line-up became the
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আলোচিত
ইরানের সংবাদমাধ্যমগুলো হয় পাগল, না হয় পুরোপুরি দুর্নীতিগ্রস্ত
ইরানের সঙ্গে ইসরাইল-যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের চলমান যুদ্ধ পরিস্থিতির খবর পরিবেশন নিয়ে মার্কিন প্রেসিডেন্ট ডোনাল্ড ট্রাম্প ইরানের একাধিক সংবাদমাধ্যমের তীব্র সমালোচনা করেছেন
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ইরানকে অস্ত্র দিলে বড় সমস্যায় পড়বে চীন: ট্রাম্প
মার্কিন প্রেসিডেন্ট ডোনাল্ড ট্রাম্প সতর্ক করে বলেছেন, চীন যদি ইরানকে অস্ত্র সরবরাহ করে, তাহলে তাদের ‘গুরুতর পরিণতি’ ভোগ করতে হবে। ফ্লোরিডার উদ্দেশ্যে হোয়াইট হাউ
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আবারও ইরানের পরমাণু অস্ত্র নিয়ে অদ্ভূত দাবি করলেন নেতানিয়াহু
ইসরায়েলের প্রধানমন্ত্রী বেনিয়ামিন নেতানিয়াহু দাবি করেছেন, তেল আবিব যদি সময়মতো সামরিক অভিযান না চালাত তবে ইরান এতক্ষণে পারমাণবিক শক্তিধর রাষ্ট্রে পরিণত হতো।
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আন্দোলন ও সংগ্রামে যাদের ভূমিকা আছে তাদেরই মনোনয়ন দেবে বিএনপি : রুহুল কবির রিজভী
বাংলাদেশ জাতীয়তাবাদী দলের (বিএনপি) সিনিয়র যুগ্ম-মহাসচিব রুহুল কবির রিজভী আহমেদ বলেছেন, আন্দোলন ও সংগ্রামে যাদের ভূমিকা এবং সংসদে কথা বলার...
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দেশে সিন্ডিকেটের মাধ্যমে আর বাজার নিয়ন্ত্রিত হবে না: বাণিজ্যমন্ত্রী
দেশে সিন্ডিকেটের মাধ্যমে আর বাজার নিয়ন্ত্রিত হবে না: বাণিজ্যমন্ত্রী
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Politics
‘Political syndicates behind fuel crisis’
Opposition Leader and Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman yesterday blamed “political syndicates” for the ongoing fuel supply crisis, along with the impact of the Middle East war centred on Iran.
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More than 1,000 collect BNP nomination forms in 2 days
More than 1,000 aspirants have collected nomination forms from the Bangladesh Nationalist Party to seek party tickets for the reserved seats for women in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad...
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Left leaders call for movement to scrap trade deal with US
Leaders of the Anti-imperialist and Anti-war Alliance, a newly formed combine, at a protest rally in Dhaka on Saturday called on the government to scrap the ‘unequal’ trade deal signed
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Jammat chief for system in which worker’s son may become head of state
Amir of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and leader of opposition in the parliament Shafiqur Rahman on Saturday said that they wanted a system in which the son of a worker could head
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Business
Midland Bank organizes 'Leaders Meet' programme with branch managers
Midland Bank PLC. organized a “Leaders Meet” programme with all Branch Managers on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the MDB Training Institute. The programme aimed to strengthen collaboration, encourage open
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China's energy strategy pays off as Mideast war cramps supplies: analysts
Beijing's long-running prioritisation of energy security has left it well-prepared for such shocks
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How AI could curb mobile banking fraud
The mobile banking landscape in Bangladesh has experienced phenomenal growth over the last decade
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Editorial
Analysis What causes crisis over constitutional reform
During the term of the previous interim government, the issue that sparked the most discussion about reform was constitutional reform. Initiatives such as forming a constitutional reform commission, establishing a
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A bad bank law with worse impact
THE Bank Resolution Act 2026, which the parliament passed on April 10, appears to be an odious piece of legislation and is, therefore, unacceptable. The law creates the scope for
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Mob violence continues apace
UNABATED mob violence shows that the government’s commitment to restoring the rule of law remains rhetoric. Yet, in another incident of mob violence in Kushtia on April 11, a spiritual
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DSCC's tree plantation programme
The Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has taken up a programme of planting 300,000 trees in areas under its jurisdiction in five years from now. This green initiative is not
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Brain circulation, not brain drain: A new model for overseas PhD funding
Bangladesh has long recognised the value of acquiring advanced training abroad. Over the years, public funds have supported postgraduate study and research through a number of government-backed schemes, including science
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Entertainment
Runa Laila bursts into tears upon hearing of Asha Bhosle's death
Runa Laila was deeply distressed yesterday, Saturday, upon hearing that Asha Bhosle, the legendary Indian singer, was unwell. That night, Bangladesh''s famed singer Runa Laila had spoken to Baidyanath Mangeshkar,
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Legendary singer Asha Bhosle passes away
Asha Bhosle, one of the most iconic and versatile voices in Indian music history, passed away today, Sunday, leaving behind a legacy that shaped the soundscape of Indian cinema and
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Every distinction is important: Angel Noor
That same energy carried onto the stage. “As soon as I walked up, people started cheering and asked me to sing,” he said. “Even though we weren’t supposed to give
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Showbiz figures seek BNP nominations in reserved seats
Among those seeking nominations are singers Dilruba Khan, Kanak Chapa, Baby Naznin, Rizia Parveen and Dithi Anwar, along with dancer Farhana Chowdhury Baby.
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Health
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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Fit or just trending? The reality of gym culture among the youth
At 7 am, Arif (not a real name), a 21-year-old university student, finishes his workout and reaches for his protein shake.
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Life style
Planning a Nepal trek? Here are 10 things to know first
Trekking routes in Nepal—such as Everest Base Camp, Annapurna Base Camp, Langtang Valley and Mardi Himal—have become a major attraction for travel enthusiasts from Bangladesh. However, without proper preparation, many
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