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'Most migrant crises are homegrown'


Foreign Advisor Touhid Hossain has said most of the problems faced by Bangladeshi migrants abroad are "created" from within

Polytechnic students stage protests


Students of Dhaka Polytechnic Institute demonstrate wearing burial shrouds to push for their six-point demands.    -Md Mostafijur Rahman

Tuberculosis: An ancient killer we can't seem to defeat


An estimated quarter of the world's population - about 2 billion people - unknowingly carries a dormant tuberculosis infection.

'Govt lacks legitimacy under current constitution'


Poet and public intellectual Farhad Mazhar has dismissed the legitimacy of Bangladesh's interim government, criticising it for retaining a

Focus on protecting rights of your minorities: India to Bangladesh


New Delhi has shrugged off Bangladesh's calls to ensure the safety of Muslim minorities in India, asking Dhaka to

Meloni says Trump to visit Rome after Washington talks over tariffs


Giorgia Meloni said Donald Trump had accepted her invitation for an official trip to Rome, as the pair met

Sweden provides $12.7m in aid for Rohingyas


Sweden has allocated $12.7 million (approximately Tk 155.4 crore) in humanitarian assistance through eight partners to support over a

US threatens to withdraw from Ukraine talks if no progress


US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that Washington could soon exit efforts to reach a Ukraine ceasefire

Dhaka, Washington discuss election, tariff


Bangladesh on Thursday sought greater political and humanitarian support from the United States to help address the Rohingya crisis

30pc of Gaza turned into buffer zone: Israel


Clean water being distributed to people in Gaza City on Wednesday.     -APA ImagesIsrael announced on April 16

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South Korea president to address nation at 0100 GMT: office


South Korea's embattled President Yoon Suk Yeol will address

Sri Lankan leftist leader to take office after landslide election win


Sri Lanka's first leftist president will be sworn into

South Korea fires warning shots after new border incursion


Seoul's military said Friday it had fired warning shots

China accused of targeting overseas citizens for political activism


China is targeting citizens studying abroad for their political

Floods in Indonesia's South Sulawesi kill 14


Floods and landslides triggered by heavy rain have killed

"Nobody Is Scared": Congress Says Decision On Amethi, Raebareli In 24 Hours


The Congress is all set to end the suspense over Lok Sabha candidates for the prestigious Amethi and Raebareli

India LS polls: Modi asks people to vote in record numbers


Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged voters

4 dead, 19 missing after boat capsizes in Indian Kashmir


Four people died and at least 19 more were

Narendra Modi congratulated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Eid


 In a letter to Hon’ble Prime Minister Sheikh

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'Cultural heritage and sustainable development intertwined'


Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Friday speaks at the inauguration of Maheen Khan's much-anticipated Baishakhi Festival and the exhibition

Shafiqul Alam refutes rumours of Magura Medical College closure


Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Friday dismissed rumours of shutting down the Magura Medical College.During

Light to moderate rain or thundershowers likely


Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Friday forecasted light to moderate rain or thundershowers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty

390 arrested in joint forces' drives from 10-17 April


The joint forces, including different units of infantry divisions and independent brigades of Bangladesh Army, in separate raids have

AL leaders Murad, Anisur remanded in anti-terrorism act case


A court in Dhaka on Friday placed Md Shahe Alam Murad, former general secretary of Dhaka South City unit

Three renowned physicians remembered


Three renowned physicians Rotarian Dr Patrick Bipul Biswas, founder of Rajshahi Cancer Hospital, Prof Dr Shubhaguto Choudury, former principal

Three renowned physicians remembered


 Three renowned physicians Rotarian Dr Patrick Bipul

Unsettled issues need to be resolved to put ties on solid foundation: Dhaka to Islamabad


Bangladesh on Thursday raised historical unsettled issues with Pakistan, including a formal public apology for the atrocities committed against

'Govt approves ordinance to prevent bank fund looting'


The Advisory Council has approved the Bank Resolution Ordinance to bring order to the banking sector and prevent money

Arson attack on Manbendra Ghosh's house protested


Teachers and students of the Fine Arts Faculty of Dhaka University formed a human chain protesting the arson attack

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Vladimir Putin congratulates space industry officials on Cosmonautics Day


Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended his felicitations to current staff and veterans of Russia's space industry on Cosmonautics

At least 500 children killed since Israel broke Gaza truce: Official


At least 500 Palestinian children have been killed by sustained Israeli air attacks and bombardments in Gaza since Israel

Pakistan air strikes kill 46 Afghan civilians: Taliban officials


 Pakistan air strikes in an eastern border province of Afghanistan killed 46 people, the Taliban government spokesman told AFP

President Maia Sandu says Russian missile crossed Moldovan airspace


Earlier, it was reported Ukraine's claims that a Russian missile crossed into Moldovan and Romanian airspace - although Romania

Gaza rescuers say Israeli strikes kill 58, hit flour trucks


Gaza's civil defence agency said a series of Israeli

Blinken asks Erdogan for protection of Syria civilians


US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Turkish President

US announces new $500 mn military aid package for Ukraine


The United States on Thursday announced a new $500

Syria govt loses control of key city Daraa


Syrian government forces have lost control of Daraa city,

Israel says deaths of six hostages in Gaza probably linked to Israeli strike


 The deaths of six Israeli hostages whose bodies were recovered from Gaza in August were probably linked to an

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Justice SM Murshed’s Phenomenal Bequest Is Larger Than Life


 On the 3 of April, we mark the 46th anniversary of the passing of Justice SM Murshed, a

South Asian University, New Delhi Expands Academic Offerings and Opens Admissions for 2025-26


South Asian University (SAU), established with thevision of has announced the commencement of admissions for the 2025-26 academicsession.

Bangabandhu and Visions of Bangladesh


The following article is the complete text of the “Bangabandhu Birth Centenary Talk” by Nobel Laureate Amartya Sen, delivered

Geographical Versus Cerebral Decolonization


 Ngugi Wa Thiongo’s book Decolonizing the Mind takes a deep look into the postcolonial mindsets of people and

Netizens Applaud Coast Guard for Catching Two Big Daddies


    Newspapers and television channels had frequently run reports on illegal money transfer from Bangladesh to foreign

More Intensive Efforts Are Required to Fight Drug Abuse


 Drug addiction is as a matter of fact one kind of zeal for an illegal and harmful thing,

The Global Implications of Middle East Conflicts


 After a recent rocket attack on a soccer field in the Israeli-controlled Golan Heights, the question of whether

World Environment Day The Role of Individuals to Protect the Environment


 Environment is the nature and surroundings in which all plants, animals, humans and other living beings live and

Green HRM: A New Approach to Staff Recruitment Process


 In today's society, being environmentally responsible is more important than ever. Numerous companies are attempting to include it

Legendary Thespian Ataur Rahman: Devoted to Implement Bangabandhu’s Ideology


 Ataur Rahman is one of the few people who have developed a drama world in Bangladesh. Since the

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The Fall of Bashar Al-Assad's Regime in Syria: Causes and Impact


 The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria on 8 December, 2024 represents a profound shift in the

Until August: Gabriel Garcia Marquez's Untold Story on Tabooed Sex


 Gabriel Garcia Marquez (1927—2014), one of the most eminent and the most applauded authors of all times hailing

A Persistent Theme in Art and Literature


 Surrealism first emerged as a form of art during the initial years of 20th century. Surrealistic art and

Why Do Dismayed Poets Annihilate Themselves?


 This article highlights two highly celebrated poets of Russia—Vladimir Mayakovsky and Sergei Yesenin. The suicidal propensity of these

Bribery, Speed Up Kickbacks and Hush Money


 Solid and sustainable development cannot be acquired without eliminating class discrepancies, bribery and corruption. Bribery is also known

Right and Wrong Perceptions Regarding English Language Proficiency


 A widespread fallacy about English language in our country’s academia is that using tough words and saying convoluted

Beware of Social Media Propagandists!


 Freedom to spread racial hatred on social media is not freedom of expression by any means. Recently in

Managerial Control: A Vital Step Before Amalgamation


 The central bank of Bangladesh is reported to publish guidelines for amalgamation of banks. It contains two models

Money Is What Money Does


 Economics is basically transactions with values.  Transactions include exchanges of goods and services.  Consideration is involved in transactions

Bangabandhu: Bengalis’ Spirit to Hold Their Heads High


 Bangladesh and Bangabandhu are synonymous entities. One cannot be imagined without the other. Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is

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NBR chairman asks revenue officials to become more empathetic towards business people


National Board of Revenue (NBR) Chairman Md Abdur Rahman Khan on Thursday asked the revenue officials to become more

Aarong Unveils The World’s Largest Craft Store in Dhanmondi


Aarong, Bangladesh’sprominent fashion and lifestyle brand, proudly announces the grand opening ofits newest flagship

Sumash Tech certified by ISO


Sumash Tech's ISO 9001:2015 certification is a historic milestone for theBangladeshi electronic retail sector. Sumash Tech is the first among

Southeast Bank PLC. Signs MoU with Pahartali Girl’s School and College


SoutheastBank PLC. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Pahartali Girl’sSchool and College recently at the

Fund embezzlement allegation is illogical and intentional: EBL MD


EasternBangk PLC (EBL) strongly refuted the allegation of fund embezzlement in alawsuit filed by a customer of the

Standard Chartered unveils exclusive offers for Ramadan and Eid


Standard Chartered has announced exclusive offers to add to the joy 

DSE organized a meeting to overcome current crisis of Capital Market


Dhaka Stock Exchange Limited has organized a discussionmeeting for its stakeholder to overcome the current crisis of the

Shahjalal Islami Bank gets new chairman, vice-chairmen


 AK Azad, has been reelected as chairman of the Board of Directors of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC in it's

Southeast Bank hold Shariah Supervisory meeting


The 72nd meeting of the Shariah SupervisoryCommittee of Southeast Bank PLC. was held on December 24, 2024.

FSIB Khulna Zone holds Business Review Meeting


FirstSecurity Islami Bank PLC Khulna Zone organized ‘Business Review Meeting’ athotel in Khulna on 21 December 2024,

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SCB celebrate international women's day


Standard CharteredBangladesh and Friendship jointly hosted ‘Water, light and hope”, a specialphoto exhibition celebrating the occasion

itel P55 Launches in Bangladesh


itel, a leading global smart life

US inflation seen easing in July, lending Biden a reprieve


 US inflation is expected to have eased slightly in July, taking pressure

China lockdown worries hit Asian equity, crude markets


Asian markets and oil prices mostly fell Monday with a fresh Covid

Iran warns US against disrupting oil shipments to Venezuela


Iran’s foreign minister on Sunday warned the US against

Oil-hungry Asian nations pounce on low prices to build stockpiles


Some oil-hungry Asian nations are taking advantage of the

Samsung fears fall in profit as pandemic hits sales


Samsung Electronics Co on Wednesday said its operating profit

Oil prices fall as coronavirus spreads outside China


With the viral outbreak spreading to more countries, the

Samsung predicts smaller-than-expected drop in profit


Samsung Electronics Co. said Wednesday its operating profit for

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Evercare Chattogram Performs LASER Tonsillectomy on Child


Evercare Hospital Chattogram has marked a significant milestone in advanced medical care by successfully performing

Evercare Offers Healing to Underprivileged Children with Congenital Heart Defects


Evercare Hospital Chattogram is proud to announce the successful intervention of the Paediatric Cardiology Department, bringing

First case of BMT for Lymphoma in Chattogram


Evercare Hospital Chattogram performedsuccessful autologous Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) to a Lymphoma patient forthe first time in

ADB country chief for more cash into economy to fight COVID-19


The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Country Director Manmohan Parkash has underscored the need for injecting more cash into the

4 held with 40,000 yaba pills in Ctg


Police in a drive arrested four people along with 40,000 Yaba pills  worth Tk 1.20 crore on Chattogram-Cox's Bazar

Walton targets 2.5m fridge sale in 2020


Walton Group has set a target of selling out 25 lakh or 2.5 million units of fridge in this

Banana farming in Bandarban gains popularity


Bananas produced in the hill district Bandarban have a great demand across the country, as growers do not mix

15 ‘militants’ arrested in Chattogram


Police said they arrested 15 militants, including the top leader of banned group Hizb

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Bumrah named ICC Men's Player of the Month


 Indian star pacer Jasprit Bumrah  has triumphed over strong competition to win the ICC Men's Player of the Month

BCB wait on Shakib Al Hasan's test results


Shakib last played any form of cricket in November, representing Bangla Tiger in the T10 League. He is also

BCB successful in unearthing fresh blood through NCL T20


 The Bangladesh Cricket Board's (BCB) goal to unearth some new hard-hitter batters for the T20 format through a revamped

Bangladesh thrash Bhutan 7-1 to reach SAFF Championship final


Bangladesh thrashed Bhutan by 7-1 goals in the first semifinal of the SAFF Women's Championship held at Dasharath Rangasala

Tigers upbeat to beat India to keep T20WC semis hopes alive


With top order batters showing the glimpse of

BD beat Nepal to take place in T20 World Cup Super Eights


Bangladesh qualified for the Super Eights stage of T20 World Cup 2024 with

Bangladesh squad for T20 World Cup


The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced the

Focus on KL Rahul as LSG face DC in playoff battle


 Focus will be on skipper KL Rahul as a struggling Lucknow Super Giants look to keep their slim IPL

Versatile Rodrygo Madrid's low-key weapon at Man City


Real Madrid visit Manchester City on Wednesday bidding to

BCB TV to be launched in promoting domestic cricket


 The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) amended the two clauses of the constitution during its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on

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4 die as truck collides with pick-up van in Habiganj


Four people were killed after a truck collided headon with a pick-up van in Habiganj's Madhabpur upazila on Thursday

BAU School Honors July Protest in Annul Sports Event


Rayhan Abid ,BAU Correspondent : The annual sports competition andprize distribution ceremony of Muktijoddha Smriti Vidyalaya, located

BAU Trains 30 Farmers from Mymensingh in Broiler Farming


BAUCorrespondent : Aday-long training programme on broiler farming was held at BangladeshAgricultural University (BAU) to enhance the skills

No Place for drugs in the university - BAU VC


Rayhan Abid, BAU Correspondent:The university administration is in a strong position

“Martyr's March” held at BAU


Rayhan Abid, BAUCorrespondent: 

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246 killed by lightning strikes this year


At least 246 people were killed by lightning strikes across the country from February 1 to August 30 this year,

One-in-three young people victim of online bullying: UN


Around one-in-three young people across 30 countries, including Bangladesh, India and Myanmar, say they have been bullied online while one-in-five

India actresses in US 'prostitution' racket


The arrest of an Indian couple in the US who allegedly ran a prostitution

Change Is You: Leaving Decisive Footmarks


How do you react when you see a fellow

Remembering legendary actor of Bangla cinema ‘Mahanayak’ Uttam Kumar


Uttam Kumar remains the biggest hero of Bengali cinema till date –

Does God exist? some scientists think they have proof


The question of whether a god exists is heating up in the 21st century.

Bride of ISIS: From 'happily ever after' to hell


Islam and Ahmed met online, looking for their "happily ever after" through a Muslim

India's anti-harassment squad : Helping or intruding


In Uttar Pradesh, a special police squad has been set up to fight eve

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Facebook, the social network old-timer, turns 20


A simple hangout spot for young people when it

Farooki in ICU, writes Tisha


Popular filmmaker Mostafa Sarwar Farooki was hospitalised after he

Taylor Swift concert organizer apologizes after Rio fan death


The chief executive of the company organizing Taylor Swift's

'Tribute in the light of art: Nazrul and Bangabandhu'


A discussion  and cultural event 'Growth of strength from grief, determination of dream fulfillment ' was

Madonna feels 'lucky to be alive' after health scare


 Madonna has thanked her family and friends for their support after she was hospitalised with a serious bacterial infection

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Children in Gaza survive on 'less than a meal a day'


Palestinian children wait to receive food cooked by a charity kitchen, in Beit Lahiya in the northern Gaza Strip.    

World economy likely to avoid recession despite tariffs: IMF chief


The global economy is likely to avoid a recession despite the hit to growth from US President Donald Trump's

Shared commitment to 'forward-looking partnership' emerged: Islamabad about Dhaka


Recognising connectivity as a priority, Bangladesh and Pakistan have welcomed the launch of direct shipping between Karachi and Chittagong

Modi, Elon Musk talk India-US tech collaboration


PM Modi had met Elon Musk in Washington DC in February.     -Getty ImagesIndian Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Karachi mob kills member of Ahmadi minority


A mob attacked a place of worship of Pakistan's Ahmadi minority community in Karachi on Friday, killing one man,

Bangladesh asks Pakistan to seek apology for 1971


Pakistani foreign secretary Amna Baloch meets with Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest Jamuna in the

Uyghur rights group calls on hotel chains not to 'sanitise' China abuses in Xinjiang


Almost 200 international hotels are operating or planning to open in Xinjiang, despite calls from human rights groups for

IMF delegates conclude visit, stress financial sector stability


A delegation team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) visited Dhaka from 6 to 17 April 2025. During the

Russia removes Taliban from list of banned groups


Members of the Taliban participate in a rally to mark the third anniversary of the fall of Kabul, in

ICC opens inquiry into Hungary for failing to arrest Netanyahu


Judges at the International Criminal Court want Hungary to explain why it failed to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin

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