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The night belonged to Tarique
Supporters wait hours upon hours to get a glimpse of the BNP chief
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TIB calls for white paper on interim govt’s ‘three zeros’ performance
Graft watchdog says govt’s actions contradict Prof Yunus’s global advocacy
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Duterte to face ICC hearing Feb 23
Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte will face a hearing at the International Criminal Court next month, judges ruled on Monday, rejecting arguments the 80-year-old was unfit to take part...
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Rights group says confirmed Iran protest toll 5,848
A US-based rights group said Monday it had confirmed the deaths of 5,848 people in a wave of protests in Iran suppressed by security forces, warning that it was still
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Ferry sinking kills 18 in south Philippines
A ferry with more than 340 people on-board sank early Monday off the southern Philippines, killing at least 18 and leaving 10 still missing, the coast guard said...
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Indonesia landslide death toll rises to 17, dozens missing
The death toll in a massive Indonesian landslide hit 17 on Monday as rescuers used heavy equipment to hunt for dozens still missing days after heavy rains unleashed a torrent
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Syrian Kurdish forces accuse Damascus of killing five
Kurdish forces in Syria accused Damascus of killing five people in an attack near the northern town of Kobane on Monday, despite a ceasefire between the two sides...
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Bangladesh
Intern detained over hidden camera in female doctors’ washroom
Police intervene after protests erupt at Tangail Medical College Hospital
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July Uprising Ordinance: Who is protected, who isn’t
A breakdown of legal indemnity, case withdrawals, and how ‘criminal misuse’ will be prosecuted
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Journalists in Narsingdi for CRAB's family day attacked
At least 10 journalists were injured in an attack in front of the Dream Holiday Park in Narsingdi on Monday evening, police said. Among the injured were journalists Shahed, Mohsin,
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BNP says it leads in women nominations; slams Jamaat, others
BNP has nominated the highest number of female candidates for the upcoming 13th parliamentary election, party election steering committee spokesperson Mahdi Amin said on Monday, criticizing Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami and several
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There is definitely a level playing field: EC secretary
He made the remarks today, Monday, while responding to journalists’ questions at a briefing held at the Election Building in the capital’s Agargaon.
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Bail granted, release unclear for Bagerhat BCL leader Saddam
Despite securing bail in multiple cases, he has yet to walk free
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NCP alleges security risks, electoral code violations
Party leaders complain of attacks on NCP's Dhaka‑18 candidate
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International
UAE will not allow attacks on Iran from its soil: foreign ministry
Reaffirms commitment to not allowing its airspace, territory or waters to be used in any hostile military actions against Iran
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UK PM Starmer heading to China aiming to reset ties
This is the first official visit to China by a British premier since 2018
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Italy to suspend visa applications worldwide February 11–18
The Embassy of Italy in Dhaka on Monday announced a temporary worldwide suspension of visa application submissions in mid-February due to scheduled technical maintenance of the Italian visa processing system.
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Rights group says Iran protest toll nears 6,000 dead
A US-based rights group said on Monday it had confirmed the deaths of nearly 6,000 people during a wave of protests in Iran suppressed by security forces, as Tehran warned
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World not ready for rise in extreme heat: scientists
Nearly 3.8 billion people could face extreme heat by 2050 and while tropical countries will bear the brunt cooler regions will also need to adapt, scientists said yesterday.
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North Sea nations look to wind to resist Russian energy ‘blackmail’
Nine European nations yesterday vowed to build up North Sea offshore wind power with the aim of boosting climate-friendly energy while reducing dependence on Russia and other foreign powers.
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18 killed as ferry sinks in southern Philippines
A ferry with more than 350 people onboard sank early yesterday in choppy seas off the southern Philippines, killing at least 18 and leaving 24 still missing, the coast guard
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Technology
TikTok, Meta, and YouTube face trial over youth addiction claims
TikTok, Meta Platforms, and YouTube are set to face trial in California this week over claims that their platforms contribute to youth addiction and mental health harm, according to a
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Google Photos will let you create memes
Google is rolling out a new feature in its Photos app that allows users to generate personalised memes.
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Heavy AI use tied to higher depression levels, study suggests
A recent study has found that frequent use of generative artificial intelligence is linked to higher levels of depressive symptoms among adults in the United States.
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Sport
Rampant Swiatek meets old foe Rybakina in Australian Open quarters
Iga Swiatek said Monday she will draw on her experience and knowledge of playing Elena Rybakina 11 times when they clash once more in the Australian Open quarter-finals.
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Bradman's 'Baggy Green' cap worn against India sells for $460,000 at auction
A "Baggy Green" cap worn by Don Bradman during a series against India in 1947-48 was sold for $460,000 at a Gold Coast auction on Monday, fetching the highest price
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Pakistan to decide on World Cup participation by next week
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that a final decision regarding the national team's participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup will be made by early next week. The
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U-19 World Cup: Bangladesh eliminated after crushing 7-wicket defeat to England
The Bangladesh Under-19 has been eliminated from the ongoing ICC U-19 World Cup after suffering a crushing seven-wicket defeat against England in their opening Super Six match at the Queens
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Pakistan's T20 WC decision 'on Friday or next Monday'
Pakistan’s Interior Minister and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) president Mohsin Naqvi on Monday said he had briefed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on the “International Cricket Council (ICC) matter”, adding that
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Bangladesh U19s crash out of World Cup semifinal race after loss to England
Bangladesh’s hopes of reaching the semifinals of the ongoing ICC Under-19 World Cup ended after a seven-wicket defeat to England in their opening Super Six Group 2 match at Queens
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West Indies name power-packed squad for T20 World Cup
Slotted in Group C at the T20 World Cup, the West Indies will go up against England, Nepal, Italy and Scotland.
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আলোচিত
ধর্মীয় আবেগ ব্যবহার করে ভোটারদের প্রভাবিত করার চেষ্টা নির্বাচনের নিরপেক্ষতা ক্ষুণ্ন করছে: বিএনপি
ধর্মীয় বিশ্বাস ও আবেগকে ব্যবহার করে ভোটারদের প্রভাবিত করার চেষ্টা নির্বাচনের স্বচ্ছতা, নিরপেক্ষতা ও অবাধ পরিবেশকে মারাত্মকভাবে ক্ষুণ্ন করছে বলে অভিযোগ করেছে বিএনপি।
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Business
BB to push private firms to capital market: governor
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) will push private firms to the capital market to ease the economy’s dependence on the banking sector and reduce non-performing loans (NPL), said the central bank’s
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Samsung to make HBM4 chips for Nvidia
Samsung Electronics plans to start production of its next-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips, or HBM4, ​next month and supply them to Nvidia, a person familiar ‌with the matter told Reuters
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Govt considers lifting limit on savings certificate purchase
The government is reconsidering the lifting of the existing purchase limit on the purchase of savings certificates, said Finance Secretary Md Khairuzzaman Majumder. He also said that an initiative may
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Editorial
Negotiable Instruments Act 2025
Only days before did the Ministry of Law (MoL) reject the draft of the Artha Rin Adalat Ain (Money Loan Court Act), suggesting amendment to the existing laws instead of
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A society off its rocker
Reports of gruesome murder over political rivalries, turf wars among armed groups, or even family conflicts grab headlines from time to time. To ordinary people, the very report of killing
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Time for structural reform of state revenue and expenditure
It was mentioned in the first part of this two-part article that if wealth and income inequality are not reduced swiftly, Bangladesh could face further risks of a ‘Red July.’
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The authorities must act on NRC’s recommendations
THE National Review Committee’s report on the power sector confirms what independent researchers and energy experts have asserted for years that the Awami League government’s energy policy was less about
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Repressive provisions of SPA must be repealed
THE continued use of the controversial provisions of the Special Powers Act during the interim government’s tenure contradicts its stated commitment to human rights. The High Court directive asking the
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Entertainment
Actomania brings Ibsen’s final play ‘When We Dead Awaken’ to Shilpakala
Written in 1899, “When We Dead Awaken” was Ibsen’s last dramatic work before his death. Often described as his most autobiographical play, it confronts the cost of artistic ambition, the
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Fahmida Nabi, Labu Rahman and Golam Murshed team up for ‘Uri’
The song will premiere on the YouTube channel Gaan Janala as part of its Eid special programming.
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Salman Shah films return to the big screen at Lion Cinemas
Celebrating this legacy, Old Dhaka-based multiplex Lion Cinemas has organised a special week-long film screening dedicated to the late actor.
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Against Forgetting: Chobi Mela XI bears witness to worldwide injustices
In an interview, poet Richard Siken says, “Art doesn’t come from trauma, art comes from curiosity.” And we are most curious when the emotions we feel are so intense that
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