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Why the US can no longer contain China
Trump–Xi summit analysis exploring managed rivalry, interdependence, strategic instability, and the limits of contemporary geopolitical interpretation.
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Son Heung-min: The Man Who Plays Through Everything
Celebrate Son Heung-min as the legendary South Korean captain commands the global stage during his fourth World Cup campaign. Facing Mexico, Czechia, and South Africa, his inspiring legacy of private
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From selling chicken to selling flags: Dhaka’s World Cup flag vendors
Weave through Dhaka traffic with flag sellers Al Amin and Shamim during the football World Cup rush. From Gulshan to Sadarghat, their colorful displays of fabric capture a community united
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What is FOBO, and are you suffering from it?
Conquer decision fatigue by understanding FOBO, the fear of better options, which fuels chronic anxiety. Implement time limits and prioritise personal contentment over perfectionism to streamline daily choices, improve relationships,
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Can Brazilian fans stop living in the past?
Discover football history as Brazilian fans defiantly leverage their five-time World Cup heritage against modern criticism. This enduring confidence, inherited from legends like Pelé and Ronaldo, fuels Gen Z passion
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Bangladesh
Fiscal reforms needed for LDC graduation delay
Bangladesh will need to make substantial progress on domestic reforms aimed at addressing its deep-rooted structural weaknesses if it is to get a three-year extension to the timeline of its
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A decade after eviction drive, billboards creep back into Chattogram
Residents and civic leaders question the city corporation’s resolve as unauthorised structures reappear at major junctions
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Bangladesh's cottage industries need more than nostalgia
Bangladesh’s traditional cottage industries require fair market access, not just nostalgic appreciation, to survive modern economic pressures.
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'We're tired of promises': Locals protest budget silence on Teesta master plan
Thousands demand time-bound implementation as anger grows over continued flooding, erosion and water scarcity
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Village deserted in Lalmonirhat after case filed over clash with police
The village of Folimari in Lalmonirhat, rocked by violent clashes between the police and locals, appeared deserted on Wednesday after male inhabitants of the area went into hiding following the
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House help allegedly beaten by ASI couple in Khulna
A house help was allegedly beaten on Wednesday by her employers, assistant sub-inspectors of Sonadanga Model police station in Khulna, Sanjay Mitra and Popy Mitra...
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Man sentenced to death for murder of 5-year-old Ayat in Chattogram
A Chattogram court on Wednesday sentenced a man to death for abducting and murdering five-year-old Alina Islam Ayat in 2022 before dismembering her body and dumping the remains in different
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International
Key points from the US-Iran memorandum
Here are the main points from the memorandum of understanding signed between the United States and Iran to end the war
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Trump, Iran's president sign deal to end Mideast war
Trump put his signature to the memorandum of understanding during dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles following a G7 summit, a US official told AFP.
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Charging ahead: EVs outpace growth predictions
Electric cars are getting cheaper, more efficient and can travel farther than ever. China is driving the transition, but Europe and other countries are catching up fast
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G7 pledges to boost Ukraine air defences
Leaders of the G7 have pledged at a summit in France to strengthen Ukraine’s air defences and increase pressure on Moscow’s war economy, including by tightening sanctions on the Russian
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Messi reaffirms enduring importance with hat-trick
With a dazzling hat-trick in Argentina’s 3-0 World Cup win over Algeria on Tuesday, the 38-year-old Lionel Messi vindicated coach Lionel Scaloni’s assertion on the eve of the ​match that
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Gakpo says Christian prayer group unites Dutch World Cup squad
Cody Gakpo says a Christian prayer group among the players has helped bond the Netherlands World Cup squad ahead of a must-win clash with Group F pacesetters Sweden.
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India forcibly expels ethnic Bengalis to Bangladesh: HRW
Indian authorities have forcibly expelled ‘ethnic Bengali’ residents, mostly Muslims from West Bengal, to Bangladesh without due process, leaving many families stranded along the border, according to a report released
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Technology
UAE announces social media ban for under-15s
Platforms given 12 months to comply with new rules
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Italian parents sue Meta and TikTok over daughter's death
The parents of a 12-year-old girl who died by suicide are among several Italian families suing Meta and TikTok in the first collective legal action in Italy to directly challenge
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Google Chrome to end remaining support for legacy ad blockers
Google is set to remove the remaining workarounds that have allowed older ad-blocking extensions to continue functioning in Chrome, according to a recent report by Cybernews.
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Snap reveals premium-priced AR glasses
Snap has unveiled a new pair of standalone augmented reality (AR) glasses priced at $2,195 at the Augmented World Expo 2026 on June 16.
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All the new features in Android 17
Google has released Android 17, its latest mobile operating system update, with the rollout beginning on June 16, 2026 for a wide range of Pixel devices.
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Sport
FIFA World Cup 2026: Fixtures, Stats, Analysis
Your complete interactive guide to the FIFA World Cup 2026. Live scores, fixtures, match stories, team guides, and expert analysis from The Daily Star.
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Tigers fall to Australia’s wind ‘trap’ and lacklustre approach
Bangladesh pace-bowling coach Talha Jubair admitted that a failure to build middle-order partnerships after quick wickets left them short of a competitive total, resulting in a four-wicket defeat to Australia
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Teacher decorates home with Brazilian flags after childhood emotion over Brazil’s defeat
A teacher in Lakshmipur decorated his home with Brazilian flags and images of players, celebrating his love for Brazil's national football team.
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South Africa midfielder Zwane handed three-match World Cup ban
South Africa midfielder Themba Zwane has had his suspension after being sent off in the World Cup opener against Mexico last Thursday extended to a three-match ban, FIFA said on
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After Italy, Bosnia target another famous win over Swiss
Bosnia-Herzegovina famously qualified for this World Cup by knocking out Italy, and will aim to prove it was no fluke against another European power in Thursday's clash with Switzerland in
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Messi, the timeless one
One pass to find him. One drop of the shoulder to leave them grasping at straws. And one touch to burst into space and bend the game to his will.
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আলোচিত
ভারসাম্য রক্ষা পররাষ্ট্রনীতির প্রধান লক্ষ্য
বর্তমান পররাষ্ট্রনীতির অন্যতম প্রধান লক্ষ্য হলো কূটনৈতিক সম্পর্কের বহুমুখীকরণ
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রিজার্ভ চুরির অভিযোগপত্রে ৬৪ ব্যক্তি-প্রতিষ্ঠান
বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংকের রিজার্ভ চুরির মামলায় এক দশকের বেশি সময় ধরে তদন্তের পর খসড়া অভিযোগপত্র প্রস্তুত করেছে পুলিশের অপরাধ তদন্ত বিভাগ (সিআইডি)। দেড়শ পৃষ্ঠার এই অভিযোগপত্র
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Business
Budget sends positive signal for investment, jobs: IBFB
The IBFB described the proposed national budget for FY2026-27 as a positive and pragmatic roadmap for economic recovery
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Netherlands emerges as top foreign investor in Bangladesh in 2025
China followed the Netherlands as the second-largest contributor during the period
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Charging ahead: EVs outpace growth predictions
Electric cars are getting cheaper, more efficient and can travel farther than ever. China is driving the transition, but Europe and other countries are catching up fast
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Editorial
Budget 2026-27 exposes gaps in renewable energy rollout
Those in power often express a strong commitment to renewable energy transition, but this commitment is not adequately reflected in the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27.
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Dolphin deaths must be investigated
We are deeply saddened and alarmed by the news that some 140 dolphins have washed up on Kuakata’s beaches over the past nine years, with four found dead so far
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International Day for Countering Hate Speech
Consider what happened to dozens of women across Bangladesh during the political transition of 2024.
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Weak policing fuelling rise in crimes
Reform and revitalise police, abandon political patronage of criminals
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Why the Oxford Union’s Bangladesh ‘debate’ sparked controversy
The issue was not about who spoke, but about who did not speak.
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Entertainment
Jatra artistes urged to raise standards to attract wider audiences
Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury attended the event as chief guest. State Minister of Cultural Affairs Ali Newaz Mahmood Khyom and the Prime Minister’s Adviser on Information, Broadcasting, Culture
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FS Nayeem recalls a night of Messi magic at the World Cup
Watching Lionel Messi from just a few rows away was the highlight of FS Nayeem’s recent World Cup adventure in the United States. Alongside his wife, actress Nadia Ahmed, the
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Curtain falls on Mamata Cinema after nearly five decades
Established in 1979 by Safar Ali Bhuiyan, Mamata Cinema was among more than 20 movie theatres that once operated across Narsingdi. Today, only two cinemas remain in the district: Mamata
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Watching Messi live from the stands will stay with me forever: Nadia Ahmed
For actor and dancer Nadia Ahmed, football has always been more than just a game. But this time, her love for the sport turned into a once-in-a-lifetime memory — watching
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Health
Stalled services at Kushtia hospital to be restored soon: health minister
Health and family welfare minister Sardar M Shakhawat Husain on Wednesday said that the suspended services at Kushtia 250-bed General Hospital, including closed wards and diagnostic facilities, would be restored
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