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We had lost the taste of true freedom: Mirza Abbas
BNP Standing Committee Member Mirza Abbas today said that even after 54 years of independence, the nation had lost the essence of true freedom but regained it after August 5
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1971 in Fiction: A Literary Dilemma
Writing literature is, by nature, a creative pursuit—one that demands both technical skill and an innate artistic sensibility.
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‘A huge gulf separates Mujib from Bhutto’
With the much vaunted and long awaited talks between the President and Mujib still in progress, it is no time to speculate about their likely outcome.
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Between bullets and borders Fleeing the Rajshahi massacre
I was in a deep sleep in my room when a loud, relentless pounding on the door jolted me awake.
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Echoes of Exile: Remembering 1971, Confronting the Rohingya Crisis
The July Uprising has brought to the forefront the need for a more inclusive understanding of 1971, one that incorporates the perspectives of ordinary people and addresses unresolved issues of
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Bangladesh
Nation pays homage on Independence Day
Leaders from different political parties and organisations placed floral wreaths at the altar of the memorial, honouring the sacrifices of those who laid down their lives for the country's freedom
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Yunus to attend CU convocation, receive honourary degree
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, former professor of Chittagong University's (CU) economics department, is set to visit the university after 36 years
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We’ll form consensus rising above personal, party interests: Rizwana Hasan
Environment, forest and climate change and the water resources adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said there has to be a fair trial of the killings and barbarism in July-August.
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Information Adviser inaugurates website on July Uprising
Information and Broadcasting Adviser Mahfuj Alam inaugurated a website related to the events of the July Uprising on Tuesday. The website (julyuprising.com) was launched by the Adviser at the initiative
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30 shops damaged in Khagrachari’s Dighinala fire
A devastating fire has once again destroyed at least 30 business establishments at Boalkhali Bazar in Dighinala upazila of Khagrachari on early Wednesday...
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Professor Yunus pays tribute to martyrs at National Memorial
Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus paid tributes to the martyrs of Liberation War at the National Memorial in Savar on Wednesday morning, marking the Independence and the National Day of
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Bangladesh reports first bird flu outbreak on farm since 2018
Bangladesh reported a first outbreak of highly pathogenic bird flu on a farm since 2018, the World Organisation for Animal Health said on Tuesday, citing local authorities. Highly pathogenic avian
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International
Israel releases Palestinian Oscar winner after West Bank detention
Basel Adra, who worked with Ballal on the Oscar-winning documentary "No Other Land", posted a photo of Ballal on X after his release with blood stains on his shirt.
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Hundreds arrested as Turkey protesters defy crackdown
The biggest protests in Turkey in over a decade erupted last week following the arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on corruption charges
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US intel chiefs face Senate grilling over Yemen chat breach
Top US intelligence officials faced heated questions by Democratic senators on Tuesday over the spectacular security breach which saw a journalist included in a chat group discussion about airstrikes in
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US to work with Bangladesh to make both nations safer, stronger: Rubio
Congratulating the people of Bangladesh, the United States has reaffirmed its commitment to working together to make both the nations ‘safer, stronger, and more prosperous.’...
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Secretive Chinese network tries to lure fired federal workers, research shows
Once employed by the network, federal employees could then be asked to share increasingly sensitive information about government operations
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Trump signs order requiring citizenship proof in federal elections
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday ordered tighter controls on federal elections, including requiring proof of citizenship when registering to vote, as the Republican continues to attack a system he
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Global Chords of Freedom
The Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971 was not just a struggle fought on the battlefields, but a humanitarian crisis that captured the world’s attention.
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Technology
Signal: The encrypted app that hosted Trump aides' war plans
When top aides to US President Donald Trump recently discussed military strikes against Yemen’s Houthi militants, they turned to Signal—a messaging app prized for its secrecy. Launched in 2014, Signal
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Revoo unveils C32 electric bike in Bangladesh
Revoo Bangladesh has launched the Revoo C32, an electric bike.
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Global investments, e-govt services, Hajj app: CA outlines major tech reforms
Chief Advisor of Bangladesh’s Interim Government Prof Muhammad Yunus outlined sweeping reforms aimed at accelerating foreign investment, digitalising government services.
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OpenAI updates advanced voice mode with ‘better personality’ and less interruption
OpenAI has introduced updates to its advanced voice mode in ChatGPT on March 25, enhancing its ability to hold real-time conversations with a more natural flow and reducing interruptions during
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Bangladeshi scientist invents smart pill to track gut health
Dr Yasser Khan, Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Southern California (USC), is leading groundbreaking research in AI-enabled medical devices. His latest innovation? A GPS-like
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Sport
Nepal's Kattel SAFF's new general secretary
The South Asian Football Federation’s executive committee has appointed Mr. Purushottam Kattel as the General Secretary of the federation following the resignation of Mr. Anwarul Huq, said a press release
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Phil Simmons confirmed as Bangladesh head coach until 2027 World Cup
Simmons, 61, initially joined Bangladesh in October 2024 on a short-term deal that ran through to the end of the ICC Champions Trophy 2025.
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Brazil captain Marquinhos apologises after thrashing by Argentina
Five-times World Cup winners Brazil have won just once in their last four games and Marquinhos urged his team mates to turn things around as quickly as possible.
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Hamza’s Bangladesh dominate India in Shillong but waste chances in goalless draw
The high voltage and much talked-about Group C match of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers between two traditional rivals, India and Bangladesh, ended in a goalless draw at the floodlit
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Brazil humiliated 4-1 by bitter rivals Argentina
Brazil were humiliated 4-1 by bitter rivals Argentina in South American World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday as the pressure mounted on manager Dorival Jr after his side were comprehensively outplayed
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Booters to return home this afternoon, Hamza to fly out today
After playing out a goalless draw against India in the Asian Cup Qualifiers in Shillong on Tuesday night, Bangladesh national football team will return home this afternoon while Hamza Choudhury
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Argentina rout Brazil to cap party
Argentina celebrated their 2026 World Cup qualification with a dazzling 4-1 thrashing of arch-rivals Brazil in Buenos Aires on Tuesday. Julian Alvarez, Enzo Fernandez, Alexis Mac Allister and Giuliano Simeone
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নববর্ষের শোভাযাত্রায় থাকবে ২০ ফুট দীর্ঘ শহীদ আবু সাঈদের ভাস্কর্য
নববর্ষের শোভাযাত্রায় রাজধানীর রাজপথে থাকবেন শহীদ বীর আবু সাঈদ। তাঁর দুই হাত প্রসারিত বুক টান করে দাঁড়ানোর অকুতোভয় দৃশ্যটি ইতিমধ্যে বীরত্বের প্রতীক হিসেবে পরিচিতি পেয়েছে।
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কিশোরীকে সংঘবদ্ধ ধর্ষণের পর হত্যা: তিনজনের মৃত্যুদণ্ড
ঢাকা: তিন বছর আগে রাজধানীর কেরানীগঞ্জে মারিয়া নামে এক কিশোরীকে সংঘবদ্ধ ধর্ষণের পর হত্যার দায়ে তিনজনকে মৃত্যুদণ্ড দিয়েছেন
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হাতিয়ায় সড়কে অবস্থান নিয়ে ৭ ঘণ্টা বিক্ষোভ এনসিপি নেতা-কর্মীদের
হাতিয়া থানার ভারপ্রাপ্ত কর্মকর্তা এ কে এম আজমল হুদা প্রথম আলোকে বলেন, আজ মঙ্গলবার সকাল পর্যন্ত হামলার ঘটনায় কেউ থানায় লিখিত অভিযোগ দেয়নি।
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বিএনপি অবশ্যই জয়যুক্ত হবে ইনশাল্লাহ
বিএনপি মহাসচিব মির্জা ফখরুল ইসলাম আলমগীর বলেছেন, যারা ১০০ গাড়ি নিয়ে ইলেকশান ক্যাম্পেইন করতে যায়, তারা কী করবে সেটা আমরা ভালো বুঝি ।
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দেবরের হাতে জাপাকে আর রাখতে চান না ভাবি
ঢাকা: জাতীয় পার্টির (জাপা) দেবর-ভাবির লড়াই ফের নির্বাচন কমিশনে (ইসি)। জিএম কাদেরকে আর দলটির নেতৃত্বে রাখতে চান না এরশাদ পত্নী রওশন
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ডিসেম্বর থেকে আগামী বছরের জুনের মধ্যে নির্বাচন
‘পুরো বিশ্ব বুঝে গেছে, আমরা জাতি হিসেবে সততার পরিচয় বহন করি না। এটা শুধু জাতীয় কলঙ্কের বিষয় নয়, আন্তর্জাতিক বাণিজ্যে এটা আত্মঘাতী বিষয়,’ দুর্নীতিবিরোধী অবস্থান তুলে ধরে বলেছেন তিনি।
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Politics
BNP faction blocks highway in Ctg rejecting committees
Aggrieved Bangladesh Nationalist Party leaders and activists brought out a broom procession at Chattogram’s Mirsarai upazila on Tuesday, protesting at the announcement of convening committees for three local units.
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BNP confident of victory in next elections, says Fakhrul
Bangladesh Nationalist Party secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday said that the BNP would secure victory in the next elections.
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Cases filed against Nur, four others over Khulna clash
Two counter-cases have been filed against five people, including Gono Odhikar Parishad’s president and former DUCSU VP Nurul Haque Nur, in connection with a clash during the eviction of a
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Business
Vermicelli prices up this year
Although flour and sugar are cheaper this year, the cost of vermicelli has increased to some extent ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr. Vermicelli, known as 'semai' in Bengali, is widely consumed
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Dhaka-Beijing relations to be deepened further: Dr Yunus
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has said the relationship between Bangladesh and China would further be deepened through his four-day official visit that begins on Wednesday. "I am going to
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Bangladesh sees rising Chinese investment amid trade shifts
Foreign direct investment (FDI) from China in Bangladesh has risen to $2.67 billion as of September 2024, according to official data, cementing China’s position as the country’s second-largest investor.
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Editorial
Why we need competitive salaries in academia
India's PhD support dwarfs Bangladesh's. IIIT-Delhi pays INR 60K.
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Let 1971 continue to guide our path as a nation
Misguided efforts to compare the 1971 war and the 2024 uprising should stop
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The road to liberation: March 1971 and the years that led to it
The 1971 Liberation War was the culmination of a long struggle for a democratic, secular, and egalitarian society.
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Holistic policies necessary to address trade imbalances
We must assess failure to fully utilise zero-duty trade benefits from China
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Moazzem Hossain and Bangladesh freedom struggle
ARE you familiar with Lieutenant Commander Moazzem Hossain? Has his name ever appeared in our school history textbooks? Do any national liberation monuments feature his likeness in their sculptures?..
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Entertainment
Independence Day specials: What’s on TV today
As the nation observes Independence Day today, television channels nationwide have lined up a range of special broadcasts throughout the day.
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HBO’s ‘Harry Potter’ series finds its new Hagrid
HBO has reportedly found its Rubeus Hagrid for the upcoming “Harry Potter” series.
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I gave my all to become Jarin in ‘Daagi’: Tama Mirza
Not too long ago, Tama Mirza impressed critics with her performance in Raihan Rafi’s web-series “Amalnama”, released on Chorki. Nowadays, the actress is busy promoting her upcoming Eid release “Daagi”,
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'The Electric State' and its missed connections
This year "The Electric State" arrived as one of Netflix’s most expensive gambits, a film burdened not only by a budget that exceeds $300 million but also by a creative
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Life style
Chewing gum releases microplastics into mouth: Researchers
Chewing gum releases hundreds of tiny plastic pieces straight into people's mouths, researchers said on Tuesday,
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Sundora Beauty launches Montblanc Legend Blue for the first time in Bangladesh
Sundora Beauty proudly introduced Montblanc Legend Blue for the first time in Bangladesh, marking a milestone in the country's fragrance industry.
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