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Rising inflation: Is the middle class the new poor?
Navigate soaring Bangladesh inflation as rising costs across Dhaka force the middle class into creative survival strategies, highlighting economic pressure for non-government workers while a new public-sector pay scale underlines
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Chinmoy secures bail in 2 more cases, release still blocked
He remains arrested in 2 other cases, his lawyer says
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Over 2,500kg gold seized from smugglers between 2010 and 2024: Finance minister
Amir Khosru tells parliament 377.39kg of silver was also confiscated during the period
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Bangladesh
This long march was to warn the government
The 11-party alliance led by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has concluded the first phase of its long march, declaring that it will remain on the streets until its six-point demands—including implementation of
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Pabna and Shariatpur Tuberculosis spreading through surgical procedures
Several days after Jaya Rani Das underwent a caesarean section to give birth, the surgical wound had still not healed. Physicians prescribed one medicine after another, but the wound did
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Seven-year-old boy sexually abused for six months in Savar
Within about three weeks of starting his education at a madrasa, a seven-year-old boy was raped and sexually abused by an older fellow student. Another student at the madrasah learned
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Presidential order revokes punishment of 20 NBR officials
The punishments imposed on 20 officials of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) for taking part in a protest have been waived. After the officials sought pardon, the President accepted
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Activities of some accused suspicious, there could be sabotage: Chief Prosecutor
The International Crimes Tribunal’s chief prosecutor, Md Aminul Islam, said security has been heightened due to suspicious activities by some accused, warning of possible sabotage. He noted a new law
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IPO pipeline set to revive as aspiring issuers line up after long dry spell
After the IPO market has remained dry for a long time, the securities regulator is optimistic that new primary issues will be floated in the next few months. Many of
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Stocks slide at opening as energy crisis weighs on investor sentiment
Stocks opened lower on Sunday as growing concerns over Bangladesh’s prolonged energy crisis weighed heavily on investor sentiment. Market operators said persistent shortages of gas and electricity continued to disrupt
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International
Retaliation for missile attacks
The United States yesterday said it struck and destroyed three Iranian oil tankers in response to attempted missile attacks on naval vessels, in the latest exchange of fire since renewed
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'The flood is coming': How a Nepal principal saved 900 students
Rajendra Dawadi was inside his school near Nepal's Trishuli River with around 900 students last week when a colleague delivered an urgent warning
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Indonesia's Anak Krakatau eruption halts flights, schools, fishing
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport suspended flight operations until 5:30 p.m. (1030 GMT) due to volcanic ash, the airport posted on Instagram, stranding hundreds of passengers at the facility.
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Iran's top negotiator threatens 'faster, more intense' response to US attacks
Iran said Sunday that its forces attacked a US naval drone trying to enter the Strait of Hormuz, hours after targeting ships in retaliation for American strikes on three oil
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US, Iranian forces fire at vessels in waters near Iran
US and Iranian forces fired at vessels in waters around Iran on Saturday, including three Iranian oil carriers struck by ‌the Americans and three tankers that Iran said it targeted
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US envoys discuss with Putin 'substantive' plans for steps to end Ukraine war
American envoys discussed "substantive plans" for next steps to end the Ukraine war during their meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, the White House said, before they headed to Kyiv
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Technology
What to expect at Apple’s September 9 event
Apple will hold its next major product launch on September 9, with a new generation of iPhones, Apple Watches, and possibly the company’s first foldable handset expected to take centre
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Apple prepares iOS 27 with smarter Siri and expanded visual intelligence
Apple is preparing to release iOS 27 with a more capable version of Siri, expanded camera-based intelligence, and additional controls designed to protect younger iPhone users.
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Jobs of the week
Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
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OpenAI hit with 30 new lawsuits over Tumbler Ridge school shooting
OpenAI and its chief executive, Sam Altman, are facing 30 additional lawsuits connected to the deadly Tumbler Ridge school shooting in British Columbia, expanding the legal challenge against the artificial
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Adobe buys Indian AI marketing startup Rilo in team and technology deal
Adobe has acquired Indian marketing intelligence startup Rilo as the software company seeks to strengthen its artificial intelligence tools for marketing and customer-experience workflows.
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Sport
Football The world’s 10 most valuable squads
The value of football stars is measured not only by their performances on the pitch, but also by their market worth. Some players take to the field with price tags
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Pakistan hit new low against India
Pakistan’s women suffered a humiliating collapse against arch-rivals India on Saturday, being bowled out for their lowest-ever total in T20 internationals before India cruised to a seven-wicket victory in the
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Bangladesh women thrash Pakistan to make it two in a row
After opening their campaign with a 7-0 demolition of Chinese Taipei, the Bangladesh Under-20 side once again produced a commanding performance to move to the top of the Challenger Pool
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Zheng, Potapova pull off upsets to reach US Open last 16
Zheng Qinwen won the last seven games to stun Madison Keys and reach the US Open last 16 in a day of upsets that dented American hopes on Saturday at
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Athletic Bilbao crush Simeone's flat Atletico
Athletic Bilbao thumped Atletico Madrid 3-0 in LaLiga on a miserable Saturday afternoon for Diego Simeone's side.
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Lara joins calls for humane treatment of Imran
West Indies great Brian Lara has joined a growing chorus of former cricketers and experts calling for jailed Pakistan legend Imran Khan to receive proper medical care, saying the former
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Politics
EC eyes November start for UP polls, plans drones and body cameras
Commission says preparations are moving rapidly
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The politics of fear: From Gaza's paper kites to ‘unsafe’ on campuses
From Gaza’s kites to American campuses, manufactured fear is increasingly used to silence dissent and legitimise repression.
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‘Govt may hold two cards, but the people hold the red card’: Porwar
11-party alliance’s Dhaka-Chattogram long march draws crowds at stops in Narayanganj, Cumilla, Feni and Chattogram
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‘Do 2,000-3,000 vehicles in the long march run on water or oil?’ Shama Obaed asks
State minister urges opposition parties to take their demands to parliament
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Some parties, individuals exploiting power, gas crises to create anarchy: PM
Tarique Rahman says his government is working to address inherited energy problems and warns that the law will be enforced against attempts to create unrest
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Business
US nonfarm payrolls blow past expectations in August; unemployment rate steady at 4.1%
The unemployment rate was unchanged despite the labor force increasing by 683,000
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Stocks fall sharply as DSE index sheds 103 points in a single day
Among the traded issues, 20 rose, 348 fell and 21 remained unchanged
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High Court upholds Ahsan H Mansur’s removal as Bangladesh Bank governor
Writ challenging Md Mostaqur Rahman’s appointment rejected; petitioner plans Supreme Court appeal
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Editorial
Make disability inclusion a daily reality
Six years of neglect have left a school for visually impaired girls abandoned in Kishoreganj
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Nepal disaster: South Asia must unite to confront a shared climate threat
Over a week has passed since the tragedy that struck Nepal and some parts of Tibet. Horrific details are still emerging from the search and rescue reports, with the latest
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Sifat’s arrest under anti-terror law: Vulgarity is not terrorism
Nothing in a principled defence of Sifat Abdullah requires sanitising his words. His Facebook video clip contains crude and degrading verbal abuse directed at Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his
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The tea industry must turn higher prices into sustainable growth
Bangladesh’s tea industry is passing through a critical phase. Auction prices have strengthened significantly; the hike in the minimum auction, or floor price, last year has added a new dimension;
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Our universities face a crisis bigger than graduate employability
During my inaugural public lecture of the Education Reform Initiative (ERI) last month, I argued that the education system was failing to convert years of schooling into learning, skills, employment,
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Entertainment
Iconic Salman Shah films return to screen in week-long tribute
Salman Shah remains one of the most enduring icons of Dhallywood cinema. His presence on the silver screen captivated audiences, and even three decades after his untimely death, his popularity
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‘Barir Naam Shahana’ set for OTT release
“Barir Naam Shahana”, Bangladesh’s submission for the Best International Feature Film category at the 98th Academy Awards, is set to stream on OTT platform iScreen. A streaming date has yet
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Salman Shah: What happened in that Eskaton Road flat on Friday
What exactly happened that day remains shrouded in mystery. However, the events of that day have been described at various times in the accounts of his close relatives. At the
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Theatre Charonik brings ‘Kaljatra’ to Shilpakala next week
The play centres on Kumkum, whose mother, Princess Mahima, was a celebrated jatra performer who portrayed Sita, Draupadi and Behula on stage. After Mahima’s death, Kumkum is left with her
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Health
When “gastric” is not just gastric
In Bangladesh, any discomfort between the chest and stomach is labelled “gastric”. A burning sensation after a heavy meal may indeed be indigestion. But antacids can sometimes silence an important
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Planning for parenthood? Could tobacco be getting in the way?
Couples preparing for pregnancy may change their diet, track fertile days and take vitamins.
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Life style
Bangladeshis can now spend up to $18,000 a year on overseas travel
Bangladesh Bank has raised the annual foreign currency spending limit for Bangladeshi citizens travelling abroad from USD 12,000 to USD 18,000. Of this, a maximum of USD 5,000 can be
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Who is Miss World 2026?
The final of Miss World 2026 has concluded in Nha Trang, Vietnam, where Dominican Republic contestant Joheirry Mola won the crown as the best among contestants from 111 countries. Joheirry
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