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Is this the wildlife experience we want? Mirpur Zoo is failing its animals
Daisy’s emaciated escape from Mirpur Zoo exposed severe neglect, highlighting chronic welfare failures, outdated facilities, weak enforcement, and growing outrage urging urgent reform to address systemic cruelty within Bangladesh’s captive
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Eroding edges, emerging lands: Mapping the Meghna Estuary
Beyond its shifting shores, the Meghna Estuary is a treasure trove of ecology and economy.
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Turning youth into our greatest economic strength — Can we?
The greatest wealth of a nation is neither its geographical size, nor its natural resources, but its skilled young human resources.
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A transition from ‘Ageism’ to ‘Agevism’
With a population (rising from 75 million in 1971 to 169.4 million in 2021) intensity of 1,119 people per square kilometre (BBS, 2023), Bangladesh is among the most densely populated
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From siltation to toxic pollution: Coastal water problems
The rivers and canals of Bangladesh are being made to die. Bangladesh is a country of water, where land and water are entwined and ever shifting.
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Bangladesh
Interns at Sylhet Osmani hospital on work abstention following 'assault' on doctor
Say they will continue work stoppage until security is ensured
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RMG worker gang-raped while fiancé forcibly detained in Bhola
Police conducting raids to arrest the accused, says Manpura OC
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Interns at Osmani Medical College go on strike over harassment of colleague
Intern doctors at Sylhet MAG Osmani Medical College Hospital have started an indefinite work stoppage following allegations of harassment of a female intern doctor. The protesters said they would continue
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DU authorities file case over attack on students
The Dhaka University (DU) authorities have filed a case against those responsible for attacking DU students at New Market Police Station on Thursday at the Science Lab intersection. The case
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EU deploys 56 long-term observers in Bangladesh
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) today deployed 56 long-term observers (LTOs) across all 64 districts of Bangladesh to monitor the parliamentary elections scheduled for 12 February.
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Independent journalism guaranteed by constitution, not a privilege: Mahfuz Anam
The Daily Star editor addressing Media Convention 2026
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Tarique Rahman urges vigilance against threats to democracy
Pledges to honour martyrs, support families of the forcibly disappeared
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International
Trump expresses appreciation to Iran for halting executions of political detainees
US President Donald Trump on Friday publicly thanked Iranian authorities for stopping what he said were planned executions of hundreds of political detainees, a rare gesture that appeared to signal
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7.8 million ounces of new gold resources discovered in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Maaden) has reported the discovery of 7.8 million ounces of additional gold resources across four locations in the Kingdom, strengthening its drive to grow domestic mineral
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Trump threatens tariffs as US lawmakers back Denmark, Greenland
Donald Trump on Friday warned that he could slap tariffs on countries that do not support his Greenland takeover plans, as US Congress members visited Copenhagen to give their backing
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Iran enters uneasy calm after deadly anti-regime protests
Protests in Iran seem to have subsided after weeks of mass unrest drew a bloody clampdown that has reportedly left thousands of people dead. There have been no signs of
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Internet connectivity in Iran improves slightly: NetBlocks
Protests in Iran have subsided after a crackdown that has killed thousands, monitors said Friday
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Venezuela interim leader sacks industry minister, a Maduro ally
The change comes amid pressure from Washington following the January 3 US military raid that ousted Maduro
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Trump taps Tony Blair, US military head for Gaza
US President Donald Trump on Friday gave a key role in post-war Gaza to former British prime minister Tony Blair and appointed a US officer to lead a nascent security
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Technology
Google to develop high-end phones in Vietnam
Google plans to begin developing and manufacturing high-end smartphones in Vietnam this year, Nikkei Asia has reported.
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How algorithm shows us exactly what we like
The objective of social media is straightforward: keep users engaged for as long as possible.
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ChatGPT plans to test ads on its platform
OpenAI has announced plans to begin testing advertising in ChatGPT, limited to adult users.
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Sport
‘Cricket has won’
The scene had been chaotic a day earlier. Fans were left disgruntled, and the cricketers were locked in a standoff with the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB).
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No handshakes at toss as Bangladesh send India to bat in U-19 WC opener
Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bowl first against India in their opening Group A match of the ICC Under-19 World Cup at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo,
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Steve Smith blasts Big Bash record 32 off single over
Steve Smith smashed 32 off one over on his way to a 41-ball century to set a Big Bash League record as the Sydney Sixers edged David Warner's Sydney Thunder
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Man Utd retains 'magic' feel for Carrick
Michael Carrick believes the allure around Manchester United has survived years of declining fortunes on the field as he begins his short-term stint as manager at Old Trafford
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Captains of Bangladesh and India did not shake hands after toss
Following the India-Pakistan match, a ''no handshake'' moment was observed in the Bangladesh-India match as well. Today, at the Under-19 World Cup match in Bulawayo, Bangladesh''s acting captain Jawad Abrar
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Bangladesh held by Bhutan in women's futsal
Bangladesh fought back from 3-1 down to hold Bhutan to a thrilling 3-3 draw in their second match of the inaugural SAFF Women's Futsal Championship in Bangkok on Saturday.
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Djokovic fancies chances in Melbourne despite 'missing a bit of juice'
Novak Djokovic said Saturday he likes his chances at the Australian Open despite "missing a bit of juice" in the legs, declaring he can still beat anyone on his day.
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আলোচিত
দিনে ২ ঘণ্টা গিজার চালালে কত খরচ?
শীতকালে গরম পানি শুধু আরামের বিষয় নয়, দৈনন্দিন জীবনেরও প্রয়োজন। কিন্তু এই সুবিধার সঙ্গে যুক্ত বিদ্যুৎ খরচ সম্পর্কে অনেকেই সচেতন নন। ঘরোয়া যন্ত্রপাতির মধ্যে গিজা
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ট্রাম্পের গঠন করা শান্তি পর্ষদ কি কোনো ‘ঔপনিবেশিক কাঠামো’
গত বছরের শেষের দিকে ট্রাম্পের ঘোষিত পরিকল্পনা অনুযায়ী, তিনি নিজেই এ বোর্ডের চেয়ারম্যান হিসেবে থাকছেন।
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Politics
Tarique calls for vigilance to safeguard democratic transition
Urging all to remain vigilant against any attempts to obstruct the path of democratic transition, Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday said that his party still intended to
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IAB quits Jamaat alliance, to join polls alone
Islami Andolan Bangladesh on Friday announced that it would contest the February Jatiya Sangsad elections alone, formally opting out of the 11-party electoral alliance led by the Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, citing
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New political platform NPA launched
A new political platform ‘Network for Peoples’ Action’ was launched on Friday at Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka city, vowing for establishing a society free from discrimination and establishing people’s
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Amal Sen’s death anniv today
The 23rd death anniversary of Tebhaga Movement leader and Workers Party of Bangladesh founding president Amal Sen will be observed today.
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Business
China, Canada reach 'landmark' deal on tariffs, visas
Under the deal, China is expected to reduce tariffs on canola products by March 1 to around 15 percent
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ACI Motors launches Yamaha hybrid motorcycle
Initially, the model will be available in two colours, Cyan Metallic Grey and Racing Blue
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Mercantile Bank holds Annual Business Summit-2026
The Annual Business Summit-2026 of Mercantile Bank PLC was held at the Pan Pacific Sonargoan, Dhaka on Saturday in line with the theme ‘Redefined Growth with Compliance, Quality & Innovation’.
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Editorial
The untold story behind 1971’s two most haunting photographs
Because the image was published, Naib Uddin’s life came under threat.
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Washington just rewrote the geopolitical rules. Is Bangladesh ready?
For Bangladesh, 2026 will be a complicated concoction of post-LDC graduation.
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Stop border killings and violence
Systematic human rights violations by India must stop
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Tourism does not mean entitlement
It is quite infuriating to see how Saint Martin’s Island is being destroyed not by ignorance, but by the reckless entitlement of the very public who claim to love it.
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Fire safety cannot be optional
The fire in a residential building in Uttara yesterday, which claimed three lives, is yet another reminder of how dangerously unprepared we remain when it comes to fire safety. These
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Entertainment
DIFF Day 8: Jobaidur Rahman’s 'Uraal’ to screen today
The country’s largest film festival is showcasing works by filmmakers from Bangladesh and abroad. Jobaidur Rahman’s Bangladeshi film “Uraal (The Flying Souls)”, starring Mahfuj Munna, Sohel Towfiq and Santa Chandra
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Four bands to perform for winter relief concert in Dhaka
Despite a noticeable decline in concerts this winter due to security concerns and administrative restrictions, a special outdoor music event is set to take place in Dhaka with a humanitarian
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Ahmed Hasan Sunny’s ‘Ekhane Rajnoitik Alap Joruri’ hits cinemas
Singer-songwriter Ahmed Hasan Sunny, who gained popularity with songs such as “Shohorer Duita Gaan”, “Manush Keno Erokom” and “Amra Hoyto”, has made his debut as a filmmaker. Yesterday (January 16),
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Mrunal–Dhanush wedding rumours: What’s really going on
Fans may continue to imagine a new Bollywood–Kollywood power couple, but until either actor speaks publicly, the reality remains clear: it is simply a rumour, not a confirmed development.
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