Headline
When the smart battlefield turns blind: AI’s snag in the Iran war
AI-driven warfare is accelerating military judgment while eroding ethical hesitation, reflective oversight, and human moral authority.
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Fearing return to war, Iran conservationists shore up damaged heritage sites
As fears of renewed conflict hang over Iran, conservationists are shoring up battered historic sites and taking stock of the damage caused by the war with the United States and
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12 cops killed in car bomb attack on check-point in northwest Pakistan
Extremists detonated a car bomb at a checkpoint in northwestern Pakistan and opened fire on police, killing at least 12 and wounding five, officials said on Sunday...
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PM opens ‘Police Week 2026’ at Rajarbagh Police Lines
Four-day programme to conclude on May 13, with welfare events, award ceremonies and conferences scheduled
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Youth accused of raping 10-yr-old child in Gopalganj
Victim’s grandmother files case with Kashiani Police Station
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Bangladesh
141 Dhaka spots at risk of waterlogging
Dhaka’s two city corporations have identified 141 locations vulnerable to waterlogging ahead of the upcoming monsoon and said they are taking measures to reduce the risk.
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Imports from US double in Jan-Apr
Imports from the US have more than doubled in the first four months of the year, as Bangladesh scrambles to shrink the bilateral trade deficit.
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Haor farmers rush to dry paddy as sunshine returns
Haor farmers were busy along the 30-kilometre stretch of the all-weather road. Some were drying paddy, some threshing, and others drying straw.
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Prime minister asks police to ensure no fascist force can ever use them
Bangladesh prime minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday urged police members to take a vow so that no fascist or authoritarian force can further use them against the country and the
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Three suspected ‘cattle lifters’ lynched in Gazipur
Three individuals were beaten to death by a mob on suspicion of cattle theft in Kaliakair upazila of Gazipur on early Sunday...
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Dhaka ranks 2nd most polluted city with AQI score of 163
Dhaka’s air quality ranked the second worst in the world on Sunday morning, with an Air Quality Index score of 163 recorded at 9:45am, according to IQAir...
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International
US, Iran no closer to ending war as Qatari tanker sails toward Strait of Hormuz
Relative calm prevailed around the Strait of Hormuz early today after days of sporadic flare-ups, as the United States waited for Iran's response to its latest proposals to end more
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Israel built and defended a secret base in Iraq for Iran war: WSJ report
Israel built the installation, which housed special forces and served as a logistical hub for the Israeli air force, with the knowledge of the US just before the war
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Iran's Guards threaten US Mideast sites as Trump awaits Tehran response
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards threatened Saturday to target US sites in the Middle East if its tankers come under fire, Iranian media reported, as Washington was left waiting for Tehran's
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Israeli strikes kill 39 in Lebanon amid continued cross-border hostilities
At least 39 people were killed in a fresh wave of Israeli airstrikes across Lebanon, the country’s health ministry said, as hostilities between Israeli forces and Hezbollah persist despite a
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Pakistan eyes Chinese capital markets with panda bond
Pakistan Finance Minister Aurangzeb says economy was showing signs of recovery, including rising exports and remittances, despite the war in Iran
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Spain’s Canary Islands brace for arrival of hantavirus-hit cruise ship
A cruise ship hit with a deadly hantavirus outbreak is headed for Spain's Canary Islands, where most of the nearly 150 people on board will be evacuated
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Putin believes Russia-Ukraine war is coming to an end
Meeting with Zelenskiy only possibe once peace deal agreed, Putin
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Technology
Cloudflare to make 1,100 layoffs despite record high revenue
Cloudflare has announced plans to cut approximately 1,100 jobs even as the internet infrastructure company reported the highest quarterly revenue in its history.
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Google explains why Chrome downloads 4 GB of AI models to devices without warning
Google has confirmed that its Chrome browser may automatically download several gigabytes of on-device artificial intelligence (AI) models to users’ computers in order to support a growing number of AI-powered
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Sport
A World Cup for super rich
And it is not just ticket prices that have spiralled.
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Messi leads Inter Miami back to winning ways
Messi has 59 goals and 41 assists since joining Inter Miami late in the 2023 season.
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Cost of pace without precision
Bangladesh senior assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin concurred that the green surface got the pacers “focus on pace a bit too much” instead of “bowling in the right areas”.
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Barca eye title party in Clasico
Hansi Flick’s Barcelona need just a draw in the Clasico to secure their 29th LaLiga title.
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City beat Brentford to close gap on Arsenal
Manchester City kept their slender Premier League title hopes alive as Jeremy Doku inspired a 3-0 win against Brentford on Saturday.
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আলোচিত
রাজনীতিমুক্ত ক্যাম্পাসের দাবিতে ইডেনে মাঝরাতে ছাত্রীদের বিক্ষোভ
বিক্ষোভে অংশ নেয়া শিক্ষার্থীরা “ছাত্ররাজনীতির ঠিকানা, এই ইডেনে হবে না” স্লোগান দেন। উত্তেজনাকর পরিস্থিতিতে একপর্যায়ে কয়েকজন শিক্ষার্থী কলেজ গেটে টানানো ছাত্রদলের ব্যানার ও ফেস্টুনে আগুন দেয়ার চেষ্টা করেন।
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ছাত্ররাজনীতিমুক্ত ক্যাম্পাসের দাবিতে রাতে ইডেন কলেজে বিক্ষোভ
ক্যাম্পাসে ছাত্ররাজনীতি নিষিদ্ধের দাবিতে শনিবার রাতে ইডেন মহিলা কলেজের শিক্ষার্থীরা বিক্ষোভ করেছেন।
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মেয়র-চেয়ারম্যান পদে এনসিপির ১০০ প্রার্থীর নাম ঘোষণা আজ
স্থানীয় সরকার নির্বাচনকে সামনে রেখে প্রথম ধাপে উপজেলা ও পৌরসভা নির্বাচনে চেয়ারম্যান ও মেয়র পদে দলসমর্থিত ১০০ প্রার্থীর নাম ঘোষণা করবে জাতীয় নাগরিক পার্টি
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সংস্কার না হলে পুরোনো সংকটেই ফিরতে পারে দেশ
জুলাই জাতীয় সনদ (সংবিধান সংস্কার) বাস্তবায়ন আদেশ অনুযায়ী সংবিধান সংস্কার পরিষদ গঠনের কথা থাকলেও এই পরিষদ গঠিত হয়নি।
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Politics
Restoring trust in police top priority - Says PM
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday said restoring public confidence in the police force and improving the law-and-order situation are now the government’s top priorities.
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BNP grassroots seek social safety, dev, steps against corruption
District and metropolitan city unit leaders of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party and its affiliated organisations on Saturday placed a series of demands before the government, including action against corruption, expansion
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Tarique Rahman attends meeting with BNP’s district-level leaders
Bangladesh Nationalist Party chairman and prime minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday sat in a views-exchange meeting with the district-level leaders of the party and its three associate bodies...
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PM Tarique seeks party support to fulfil election pledges
Want a political culture of debate, discussion, not oppression, he says
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Business
Penalties applied for income tax return submission now, what tax benefits cannot be availed?
More than 12.5 million people hold Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TINs). Among them, approximately 4.25 million taxpayers submitted returns last year declaring their income and expenditure
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Shah Cement launches 'Mayer Valobashar Bari': Renowned architects to design mothers’ dream homes
Through this initiative, Shah Cement invites people across the country to share the story or concept of their mother’s dream home under the campaign “Mayer Valobashar Bari”.
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Govt to reopen Panchagarh Sugar Mills after BMRE: Minister
The government is considering reopening the closed Panchagarh Sugar Mills Limited after necessary Balancing, Modernisation Rehabilitation and Expansion (BMRE) as part of a broader initiative to revive loss-making state-owned industries
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Editorial
Khulna city needs its bus service back
We’re concerned about the collapse of bus services in Khulna city that has been depriving its 18 lakh residents as well as visitors of an affordable public transport option.
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What we can learn from Sweden’s rethink of digital classrooms
While smart technologies can make classrooms more engaging, they cannot replace skilled teachers or structured instruction. Traditional teaching allows for a slower, more gradual learning experience that helps students engage
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Freight belongs on rail, but how can we make it work in practice?
In a previous article, I argued that Bangladesh must rethink its reliance on a road-based transport system along the Dhaka-Chattogram corridor and move towards a more energy-efficient model.
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How Middle East rewrites map of power
FOR decades, the United States sailed the oceans like an untouchable battleship, and Israel stood in the Middle East like a fortress wrapped in fire. Together, they shaped wars, toppled
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Govt should strengthen cyber-crime response
CYBER crimes increase rapidly while the law enforcement agencies continue to struggle with inadequate logistical support, limited digital forensic capacity and a shortage of skilled investigators. Common offences include breaking
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Entertainment
‘My mother, my first inspiration’
Speaking to The Daily Star, several stars opened up about the immense influence their mothers have had on both their personal and professional journeys.
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‘Silver Sadia’ to premiere as Bangladesh’s first micro-drama series
The series has been directed by Miraj Hossain. The cast includes Sadia Ayman, Allen Shubhro, Farzana Chobi, and Kamruzzaman Topu, among others. Content creator Rafsan The Choto Bhai also appears
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‘Roid’ set to release in Australia and New Zealand after Rotterdam premiere
Meanwhile, Sayed Faiz said the film combines artistic strength with audience appeal across diaspora and broader markets, expressing enthusiasm about bringing it to cinemas in Australia and New Zealand.
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Viral photo of Manna and Vijay sparks debate among fans
An analysis of their careers shows that both actors rose as icons of the common people in their respective industries. In the 1990s, Manna brought social realism and protest narratives
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Health
Bangladesh’s youth are exhausted! Are they ready for a change?
Bangladesh’s university students are quietly carrying a heavy burden, and a new youth wellness survey has brought their struggles into sharp focus.
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Staff shortage strains measles jab campaign
The government has intensified measles vaccination efforts alongside routine immunisation programmes amid growing concern over shortages of health assistants and technicians involved in the nationwide campaign. Health officials and public
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