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Workers, many from South Asia, exploited at Carrefour Saudi stores: Amnesty
Rights group Amnesty International published Monday a report that accused the Saudi Arabian franchise of French supermarket giant Carrefour of exploiting migrant workers.
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Pakistan MPs get more power to appoint top judges
Pakistan’s government narrowly passed constitutional amendments yesterday giving lawmakers more power to appoint top judges, who have issued a series of recent decisions favouring opposition chief Imran Khan.
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A Thousand Tales features women artist’s artworks
The sixth edition of a group art exhibition titled A Thousand Tales featured women artist’s artworks at the Safiuddin Shilpalay in the capital’s Dhanmondi.
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Sabalenka returns to rankings summit after Swiatek dominance
The 26-year-old jumped above Poland's French Open champion Iga Swiatek thanks to year-end adjustments in the standings.
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Pakistan amends constitution aimed at courts
Pakistan’s government narrowly passed constitutional amendments on Monday giving lawmakers more power to appoint top judges, who have issued a series of recent decisions favouring opposition chief Imran Khan.
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Bangladesh’s six state-owned banks without MDs for a month
Bangladesh’s six major state-owned banks Sonali, Janata, Agrani, Rupali, BASIC and Bangladesh Development Bank have been operating without managing directors for nearly a month.
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Bangladesh
10-day remand sought for Barrister Sumon in attempted murder case
Police today sought 10-day remand for Barrister Syed Sayedul Haque Sumon, a former independent lawmaker, in an attempted murder case filed over shooting a Jubo Dal leader during the quota
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Bank accounts of ex-DB chief Harun, family members frozen
The Central Intelligence Cell (CIC) of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has frozen all bank and Non-Banking Financial Institution (NBFI) accounts belonging to ex-chief of the Detective Branch of
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1.05 lakh killed in road crashes across Bangladesh in 11 years
The government is going to observe the National Road Safety Day today amid frequent fatal road crashes across the country.
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Will apologise if ’71 crimes are proven beyond doubt: Shafiqur
Jamaat-e-Islami will own up to crimes committed during the Liberation War if they are proven beyond doubt.
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Three of a family killed in Cox's Bazar Rohingya camp shooting
COX'S BAZAR, Oct 21: Suspected terrorists on Monday shot and killed three members of a family after entering their house in Ukhiya Rohingya camp in Cox's Bazar. The incident took
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Bangladesh urges UAE to address visa issues ensuring smoother mobility for workforce
Bangladesh has urged the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to address the restrictions on visa issues including pending employment visa applications, ensuring smoother mobility for the workforce, reports UNB. Bangladesh also
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Rice prices spiking again
After an increase in July-August, rice prices are rising again. Within a week, prices of various types of rice have increased by Tk 2 to 4 per kg. Some traders
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International
Putin hosts BRICS summit in Russia under shadow of Ukraine war
Russia wants the BRICS summit to showcase the rising clout of the non-Western world, but Moscow's partners from China, India, Brazil and the Arab world are urging President Vladimir Putin
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Israel strikes 300 Hezbollah targets as US urges war’s end
Israel said Monday it struck around 300 Hezbollah targets in Lebanon over 24 hours, ramping up its offensive to hit the group’s finances, as the United States called for the
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Shooting in Washington leaves 5 dead; 15-year-old boy in custody
Washington state authorities said on Monday that five people were killed in a shooting at a home near Seattle and that a 15-year-old boy is in custody for the killings
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Iran says US will bear ‘full responsibility’ for Israeli retaliation
According to the Washington Post, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told Biden that he intends to strike Iran’s military sites, and not to target nuclear or oil infrastructure
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58 more Bangladesh nationals to return home from Lebanon tomorrow
The International Organisation for Migration has said they are looking into the possibility of additional support to facilitate the safe return of Bangladesh nationals and ensure that a safe passage
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IMF chief says higher prices are here to stay
Higher prices are here to stay, which adds to economic pain also stemming from slow growth and high debt, the International Monetary Fund's managing director, Kristalina Georgieva, said on Monday.
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FS to lead Bangladesh in BRICS Summit
Foreign secretary Md Jashim Uddin will lead Bangladesh delegation at the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia from Tuesday to Wednesday.
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Technology
Apple reportedly 'two years behind' in AI development
A recent report from tech journalist Mark Gurman highlights Apple's lag in the artificial intelligence (AI) space, confirming suspicions that the company is trailing its competitors by at least two
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Microsoft to enable clients to build AI agents for routine tasks starting in November
Microsoft will allow its customers to create autonomous artificial intelligence agents starting next month, marking the company's latest effort to capitalise on the rapid growth of AI technology.
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EU partners with venture capital firms to boost regional tech investment
The European Union announced a new partnership with leading venture capital firms on Monday, aiming to accelerate investment in tech innovation across Europe. T
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Apple confirms AirPods Pro 2 hearing features with iOS 18.1 launch next week
Apple has announced that it will release iOS 18.1 next week, bringing a range of advanced hearing health features to the AirPods Pro 2.
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Nokia cuts 2,000 jobs in China, 350 in Europe
Nokia has laid off nearly 2,000 employees in Greater China and plans to cut an additional 350 jobs across Europe, according to reports by Reuters.
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Sport
Simmering Bellingham braces for Dortmund reunion
The England international faces his former side Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday at the Santiago Bernabeu in a rematch of last season's Champions League final, which Bellingham and Los Blancos triumphed
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Williamson out of second India Test
The former captain was included in the tour squad, but delayed his departure and missed the first Test in Bengaluru, which New Zealand won by eight wickets.
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Bangladesh move backwards strategically
There was no way for Bangladesh to make up for a very poor batting performance, bowled out for 106 against South Africa in the first Test in Mirpur, but spinner
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Neymar returns for Al Hilal in Al Ain thriller
The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain attacker had not played since rupturing his meniscus and anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee while on international duty in October last year.
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Kings in Thimphu for AFC Challenge League
Five-time Bangladesh Premier League champions Bashundhara Kings have flown to Thimphu, Bhutan on Monday for the AFC Challenge League, the new third-tier club competition of Asia, after having participated in
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আলোচিত
শেখ হাসিনার বিচার বন্ধ করতে বলল ছাত্রলীগ
অসাংবিধানিক, অগণতান্ত্রিক, অবৈধ সরকারের দায়মুক্তির তামাশা এবং শেখ হাসিনাকে ঘিরে বিচারিক প্রহসন বন্ধের আহ্বান জানিয়েছে বাংলাদেশ ছাত্রলীগ।
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অন্তর্বর্তী সরকারের আইন ও সংস্কৃতিবিষয়ক উপদেষ্টা আসিফ নজরুল
মানবজমিনের প্রধান সম্পাদক মতিউর রহমান চৌধুরীর একটি অনুসন্ধানী প্রতিবেদনের পরিপ্রেক্ষিতে সাংবাদিকদের প্রশ্নের জবাব দেন আইন উপদেষ্টা আসিফ নজরুল।
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রাজু ভাস্কর্যের নারীর মাথায় হঠাৎ কালো হিজাব
প্রক্টর সাইফুদ্দীন আহমদ বলেন, ‘আমরা আজকের মধ্যেই তিন থেকে চার সদস্যদের একটি তদন্ত কমিটি গঠন করে দেব এ বিষয়ে।’
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নোয়াখালীতে আদালত প্রাঙ্গণে আ’লীগ নেতাকর্মীদের স্লোগান
নোয়াখালীতে আদালত প্রাঙ্গণে আওয়ামী লীগের নেতাকর্মীরা জয়বাংলা স্লোগান দিয়েছেন। ৫ আগস্ট-পরবর্তী আওয়ামী লীগ নেতাকর্মীদের এমনভাবে ফিরে আসায় জেলা জুড়ে বিরোধী রাজনৈতিক শিবিরে মিশ্র প্রতিক্রিয়া বিরাজ...
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জেটস্কিতে মুঠোফোনে দৃশ্য ধারণ করছিলেন, ছিটকে পড়ে মৃত্যু
দুর্ঘটনাস্থলে উপস্থিত পর্যটকেরা জানান, জেটস্কিতে উঠে ওই পর্যটক মুঠোফোনে দৃশ্য ধারণ করছিলেন। তাঁর পরনে কোনো লাইফ জ্যাকেটও ছিল না।
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জমি নিয়ে বিরোধ, ভাইকে ফাঁসাতে স্ত্রীকে হত্যা
লক্ষ্মীপুরে জমি সংক্রান্ত বিরোধের জেরে ভাইকে ফাঁসাতে গিয়ে নিজের স্ত্রী জেসমিনকে কুপিয়ে হত্যা করেছেন স্বামী হারুনুর রশিদ। সোমবার (২১ অক্টোবর) দুপুরে চন্দ্রগঞ্জ থানার ভারপ্রাপ্ত কর্মকর্তা...
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ফ্যাসিবাদের দোসররা ফিরে এলে দায় বর্তমান সরকারের: রিজভী
অন্তর্বর্তী সরকার গণহত্যার দায়ে আওয়ামী লীগের মন্ত্রী-এমপি ও তাদের নেতাকর্মীদের বিরুদ্ধে ব্যবস্থা নিতে না পারলে এবং ফ্যাসিবাদের দোসররা আবার যদি ফিরে আসে তাহলে এর
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বিএনপি ও জামায়াতপন্থী চিকিৎসকদের মধ্যে সংঘর্ষ, আহত ৩
স্বাস্থ্য অধিদপ্তরে আধিপত্য বিস্তার নিয়ে বিএনপিপন্থী চিকিৎসক সংগঠন ডক্টর অ্যাসোসিয়েশন (ড্যাব) অব বাংলাদেশ (ড্যাব) এবং জামায়াতপন্থী সংগঠন ন্যাশনাল ডক্টরস ফোরামের (এনডিএফ) মধ্যে সংঘর্ষ হয়েছে। এতে তিনজন চিকিৎসক আহত হয়েছেন।
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Politics
Yunus stresses digitisation to fight graft
Chief adviser professor Muhammad Yunus, at a meeting with senior government officials on Monday, emphasised the importance of digitisation to fight corruption.
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Resignation unimportant as PM flees: Mancha
The leaders of Ganatantra Mancha on Monday called on the interim government to take immediate steps to control abnormal price hikes of the essential commodities.
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Hasina made ousted, no question of resignation: Hasnat
Hasnat Abdullah, coordinator of the anti-discrimination student movement, on Monday said that Sheikh Hasina had been ousted. So, there was no question about...
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BNP asks govt to ensure election environment immediately
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Monday urged the interim government to ensure an environment for holding elections in a quick manner.
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Controversy arises over Hasina’s resignation
Further controversy arises over the resignation of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina as president Mohammed Shahabuddin in an interview with a Bangla daily has claimed...
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Business
Banks to get Repo facility only on Tuesdays
Banks now can borrow from the central bank's repo facility once a week instead of existing two days, but get a new window for overnight funding in exigencies. A circular
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Ministry's thrust on finalising FTA
In a decisive move to strengthen trade relations, the Ministry of Commerce here has placed emphasis on finalising the much-trumpeted Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China. Commerce secretary Md Selim
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Govt to import another set of 4 crore eggs
12 firms given permission to bring them in
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Editorial
We need decent working hours to give better service
Working for long hours without rest and sleep can, of course, increase the risk of accidents.
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Doris Lessing’s message of hope for anti-Zionist protesters
Her message rings true for young anti-Zionist protesters who have been assaulted, arrested and subjected to smear campaigns for advocating for Palestinians.
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Efforts to bring order on the roads will continue
The 2018 Road Safety Movement was not only about making our roads safer but also about fighting against the irregularities and corruption in various sectors and agencies, particularly the Bangladesh
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The role of opposition parties, cyber warriors, expatriates
ONE might be curious: what role is played by the political parties? Two newspaper reports are worth mentioning to comprehend how this quota movement evolved in the...
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Reflections on Gaza and 2024 US elections
I GET calls and emails from my old friends and editors of some of the newspapers and online portals who ask me if I am doing okay. When I tell
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Entertainment
Lady Gaga teases new title track 'Disease'
Lady Gaga is all set to come up with her new single 'Disease'. Though the pop star is yet to make an official announcement, her parent label Universal Music posted
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Tom Holland to star in Christopher Nolan's next movie
Actor Tom Holland is set to join Matt Damon in Christopher Nolan's upcoming film, according to a media outlet. Nolan wrote the screenplay and will be directing the movie, which
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The timeless allure of Jibanananda Das on screen
Known by various titles—“The Poet of Love” and “Poet of Ruposhi Bangla”—Jibanananda's metaphysical and magically realist verses have enchanted countless readers and audiences. His influence spills over from literature into
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Rashed Mamun Apu to star in two new web films
The Vicky Zahed-directed film, titled “Andhokarer Gaan”, revolves around a love story at its core. Apu plays the son of a wealthy man, a young individual struggling with drug addiction.
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Health
HPV vaccination campaign begins Thursday to prevent cervical cancer
The human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme for juvenile girls is set to begin Thursday in seven divisions, except Dhaka, for the prevention of cervical cancer. The campaign will continue for
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