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Why AI alone cannot fix Bangladesh’s learning gap
AI technology alone will never resolve Bangladesh's learning gap without consistent human support from teachers and parents.
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The water we wear: Why “No Shopping Day” matters
A No Shopping Day exposes the immense virtual water footprint in textiles, advocating for mindful consumption to protect resources.
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SOS Children’s Villages launches JAGORON to empower youth through skills
The initiative targets approximately 12,000 youth aged 18–35, with at least 50 per cent female participation, focusing on vulnerable and unemployed populations
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Bottled soya bean oil price hiked by Tk 4 per litre
Bangladesh government on Wednesday raised the price of bottled soya bean oil by Tk 4 to Tk 199 a litre, which was Tk 195 a litre.
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PM unveils 12-point plan for greener, cleaner Dhaka
Initiatives include waste management reform, tree plantation and pollution control
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Case filed over killing of ‘top criminal’ Titon in Dhaka’s New Market area
Family says he was in a dispute with several listed criminals over the lease of Basila cattle market
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PM apologises to Ctg residents for waterlogging, pledges swift action
'We are trying to resolve this problem as quickly as possible,' Tarique Rahman tells parliament
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Bangladesh
Schoolboy by day, breadwinner by night: Al Amin starts new life at a new school
After a Daily Star report highlighted his struggle, the eight-year-old secures full support at a Manikganj institution
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Los Angeles Consulate: Expatriates urged to invest in IT, energy and other sectors
The Bangladesh Consulate in Los Angeles has invited open investment proposals from Bangladeshi businesspersons and entrepreneurs living in the United States, with a view to expanding expatriate investment in a
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Govt to support farmers affected by heavy rainfall for 3 months: PM
The lawmaker drew attention of the leader of House to the worsening situation in haor areas, saying that continuous heavy rainfall has submerged haor areas
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49 reserved-seat women candidates set to be elected unopposed
36 candidates from BNP-led alliance, 12 from Jamaat-led 11-party alliance
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NUCLEAR POWER: Rooppur plant begins trial run
One of the two reactors was on Wednesday loaded with uranium as the multi-billion Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant has embarked on the trial production.
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Law minister seeks five opposition nominees for constitutional amendment committee
Law, justice and parliamentary affairs minister Md Asaduzzaman on Wednesday requested the opposition bench in Jatiya Sangsad to nominate five members for a proposed 17-member special parliamentary committee on constitutional
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Family Cards, Farmer Cards won’t strain budget: PM tells JS
Bangladesh prime minister and leader of the House, Tarique Rahman, on Wednesday told the Jatiya Sangsad that programmes like the Family Card and Krishak Card would not put pressure on
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International
Australian climber on record sea-to-summit Everest bid
Foran is seeking to break the 67-day “sea-to-summit” record, cycling 1,150 km from the Bay of Bengal to Nepal before trekking to the 8,849-metre peak.
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Iran has executed 21, arrested 4,000 since start of Mideast war: UN
More than 4,000 people are meanwhile estimated to have been arrested on national security-related grounds
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Death toll from Indonesia train crash rises to 16, all women
All 16 dead were women travelling in carriage limited to women
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Indian man takes sister's exhumed body to bank for withdrawal
Bank says claim will be settled once official documents are submitted
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Trump, with King Charles, says US has 'militarily defeated' Iran
US president says Tehran won’t be allowed nuclear weapons, citing agreement with British monarch during high-profile visit
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Technology
It's Musk vs Altman, and the future of AI at stake
The years-long public war between Elon Musk and Sam Altman has entered its most consequential phase, with a federal trial now under way in Oakland, California that could reshape the
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A third of all new websites since 2022 are AI-generated, study finds
A major new study drawing on data from the Internet Archive has found that roughly one in three websites created since 2022 was generated by artificial intelligence, marking what researchers
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B-Trac expands app-based services in Dhaka
B-Trac Solutions Limited, a local technology firm, is expanding a range of app-based services aimed at addressing urban challenges in Dhaka, including congestion, parking shortages and personal security.
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Sport
Will rain play spoilsport in Chattogram today?
As Bangladesh looked to seal a series victory against New Zealand in the second T20I on Wednesday, rain is threatening to derail the Tigers’ ambitions as much as it does
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BFL matches brought forward by a day
The government is set to launch a new grassroots initiative, Notun Kuri Sports, aimed at engaging young people across the country in sporting activities and nurturing talented athletes.
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Toss delayed as rain disrupts Bangladesh-New Zealand match
The toss for the second T20 International between Bangladesh and New Zealand was delayed due to persistent rain at the Bir Shrestha Shaheed Flight Lieutenant Matiur Rahman Stadium in Chattogram
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Pacers unite as three Bangladesh quicks make rankings gains
Bangladesh recently completed a narrow 2-1 series triumph over New Zealand at home and it was their quicks that did the damage across the three-game series.
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BCB grants NOC to Nahid Rana for PSL final
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has revisited its earlier decision regarding the No Objection Certificate (NOC) issued to national team fast bowler Nahid Rana for participation in the Pakistan Super
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Rain washes out 2nd T20I as Bangladesh lead series 1-0
The third and final T20I is set to take place at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Saturday.
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ইরানের নতুন প্রস্তাবেও কাটছে না অনিশ্চয়তা
► ট্রাম্পের অনুমোদনের সম্ভাবনা কম : সিএনএন ► ওপেক এবং ওপেক প্লাস থেকে বেরিয়ে গেছে আরব আমিরাত
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লিভ-ইন সম্পর্ক পরিত্যাগ ফৌজদারি অপরাধ নয়
লিভ-ইন সম্পর্ক বা বিয়ে-বহির্ভূত একত্রে বসবাস করার পর সঙ্গী পরিত্যাগ করে গেলে তা তার জন্য কোনো ফৌজদারি অপরাধ নয় বলে...
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Politics
Fazlur Rahman’s remarks on Jamaat spark uproar in JS
Bangladesh Nationalist Party lawmaker Fazlur Rahman on Tuesday said that individuals from martyred families could not be associated with Jamaat-e-Islami and that doing so amounted to a ‘double offence,’ which
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Business
Stocks swing, oil edges up with Iran war peace talks stalled
Brent is above the level it hit before the two sides announced a ceasefire at the start of April, sitting around $112
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All sectors to get export benefits like RMG: finance minister
Bonded warehouse facilities and back-to-back letters of credit would be extended to all export sectors, he added
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UAE pulls out of OPEC oil cartels citing ‘national interests’
The United Arab Emirates will withdraw from the OPEC and OPEC+ oil cartels to focus on “national interests”, it announced on Tuesday, causing fresh shockwaves as energy prices soar over
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Editorial
As Gaza fades from headlines, a flotilla reminds us that silence is not peace
Before speaking of what the flotilla is sailing towards, the world must first reckon with what it has chosen to normalise: Israeli occupation of 53 percent of Gaza. Its suffocating
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The capacity-competence disconnect in Bangladesh's power sector
Somewhere in Bangladesh, a power plant stands ready to run but sits idle anyway.
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Is Bangladesh-US trade deal a backdoor for GMO dumping?
Bangladesh signed the US Reciprocal Trade Agreement on February 9, 2026, just three days before the national election.
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How the Kabinnama can protect Bangladeshi Muslim women’s rights
Last year, a legal controversy arose regarding “a Muslim wife’s approval to second marriage” flooding social media, creating confusion, uncertainty, and agitation among the netizens.
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35 years of the 1991 cyclone: a call for building coastal resilience
As a country there is no way we can prevent natural hazards like cyclones, flooding and sea level rise but we can reduce disaster risks by building our own resilience
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Entertainment
Suchona Shely releases new folk song ‘Obishasher Jontrona’
Known for her folk repertoire and wider recognition through Coke Studio Bangla, Shely has been steadily building her presence in playback and contemporary music. Her recent tracks include “Valllage Na
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An out-of-the-box Baishakh takes shape in Dhaka
Dhaka knows how to welcome the Bengali New Year. There is Mongol Shobhajatra, red-and-white attire, panta-ilish, folk songs, fairs, and the familiar rhythm of a city leaning into tradition. This
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Tollywood plans mandatory insurance for films after Rahul's death
Among those present were actor Prosenjit Chatterjee, producer Rana Sarkar, and actress Bidipta Chakraborty. Producer Shrikant Mohta joined the meeting virtually.
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People call me Mehreen now: Keya Payel
Directed by Mohammad Mostafa Kamal Raz, “Eta Amaderi Golpo” is currently one of the most talked-about serials, featuring an ensemble cast, including Keya Payel.
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