Two records, two realities as Swapna celebrates while Mehedi waits
Swapna bagged the gold medal after she cleared 6.25 metres, surpassing the previous record of 6.06 set by former national athlete Foujia Huda Jui at the South Asian Games in 2004.
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How Arsenal banished 'nearly men' tag to end 22-year title wait
For Arteta, and for the club, the long and winding road to the title has come to an unforgettable end.
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Arsenal crowned Premier League champions for first time in 22 years after City draw at Bournemouth
Arsenal ended their 22-year wait to be crowned Premier League champions on Tuesday after Manchester City were held 1-1 by Bournemouth.
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Pallabi child murder: Her shoes were outside the neighbour’s door; inside was horror
Mother says she heard Ramisa scream before locals broke into the flat and recovered the eight-year-old’s body
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Emery focused on Villa glory, not crown of Europa League 'king'
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has insisted he is not the "king" of the Europa League despite bidding to win the competition for a fifth time when his side face Freiburg in Wednesday's final in Istanbul.
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Man arrested in Aug 5, 2024 police station vandalism case dies in Ctg jail custody
Family alleges Debashish Chowdhury was falsely implicated
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Thai crew member stabbed to death on scrap ship at Chattogram port
Police detain fellow crewman
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Bangladesh launches PROTISTHAA to strengthen disaster preparedness
EU-funded initiative aims to institutionalise anticipatory action and protect vulnerable communities
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‘Pichchi Raja’ arrested at Dhaka airport, police say
DMP says he faces 29 cases, including murder, explosives and narcotics cases
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Teen wonder Sooryavanshi slams 93 to edge Rajasthan closer to IPL playoffs
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi struck a blistering 93 to power Rajasthan Royals to a seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants on Tuesday to boost their play-off hopes in the IPL.
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EC names 23 parties for missing election expense accounts submission deadline
EC says deadline will be extended, but legal action may follow if parties fail to comply
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Rizwan frustrates, but Tigers close in
A stubborn resistance from Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Ali Agha, coupled with repeated delays from Rizwan, tested Bangladesh’s patience on the fourth day of the second and final Test against Pakistan in Sylhet yesterday. But despite the visitors’ spirited fightback, the Tigers still ended the day with their noses ahead.
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ECB expects 'significant' financial loss in 2027 despite home Ashes
English cricket's increasing reliance on playing home games against India has become even clearer following a warning it is prepared for a "significant loss" in 2027 despite staging an Ashes series.
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Two-time champion Alcaraz withdraws from Wimbledon with wrist injury
Carlos Alcaraz's hopes of regaining his Wimbledon title have been dashed with the two-time champion announcing Tuesday he is withdrawing as he recovers from a wrist injury.
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Innovating for a smarter, cashless economy: Prime Bank PLC
Bangladesh is moving rapidly toward a cashless economy and the change is becoming more visible every year.
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Festive economy transforming from cash to QR: Bank Asia PLC
As digital adoption grows, Bank Asia is revolutionising Eid spending through innovative Digital Booths at cattle haats and secure payment infrastructure.
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Gold falls
Gold prices fell on Tuesday, but stayed above a 1-1/2-month low hit in the last session, as markets consolidated while awaiting further developments after US President Donald Trump paused a planned attack against Iran.
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Draft law may tighten govt grip on NHRC: TIB
Transparency International Bangladesh yesterday criticised the draft National Human Rights Commission Act 2026, saying it could make the rights body dependent on the government and law enforcement agencies while dealing with allegations against members of the agencies.
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New med college despite struggles of older ones
The BNP government has approved the first public medical college in its current term, with plans underway to establish seven more, as many established medical schools grapple with severe shortages of teachers and infrastructure.
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Data-driven banking for seamless transaction: Pubali Bank PLC
As Eid-ul-Adha drives a seasonal surge in shopping, travel and Qurbani-related spending across Bangladesh, banks are witnessing significant growth in digital payments, mobile banking and QR-based transactions.
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BB tightens rules for card-to-MFS cashouts
Bangladesh Bank has introduced new rules for cashing out money from card-based mobile financial service (MFS) accounts, aiming to strengthen verification and transaction security.
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Jamaat draws up initial structure of shadow cabinet
Bangladesh Jamaat‑e‑Islami, opposition party, has moved closer to forming a shadow cabinet designed to offer constructive criticism of government decisions and present alternative policy proposals, say several senior leaders of the party.
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Seamless banking for the Eid rush: BRAC Bank PLC
While economic pressures are leading to more value-conscious spending this Eid-ul-Adha, the transition to digital banking continues to accelerate.
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Making transactions hassle free with bKash during Eid season
Eid-ul-Adha reminds Muslims of ultimate obedience to the almighty through the act of sacrificing an animal and sharing meat with family, neighbours, and the underprivileged.
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Tax hike, competition from illicit cigarettes choke BATBC sales
British American Tobacco Bangladesh recorded a 14 percent year-on-year decline in domestic cigarette sales volume in the first quarter of FY2025-26, as tax-driven affordability pressures, downtrading, and competition from illicit cigarettes weighed on sales, according to an earnings update by BRAC EPL Stock Brokerage Ltd.
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Protests keep DUET VC out of campus
The newly appointed vice-chancellor of Dhaka University of Engineering and Technology (DUET) in Gazipur has yet to enter the campus, even five days after his appointment, due to ongoing student protests.
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Five dead in shooting at San Diego mosque
Two teenage gunmen opened fire on Monday at the Islamic Center of San Diego, California, killing a security guard and two other men outside the mosque before the suspects were found dead, apparently from self-inflicted gunshot wounds, police said.
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Love, Marriage and Cow Dung
I have long believed these are the same people who eat pufferfish despite knowing it could kill them. Some human beings simply need danger in their lives.
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StanChart to cut over 7,000 jobs
Standard Chartered will eliminate more than 7,000 jobs over the next four years as it seeks to replace “lower-value human capital” with technology, becoming one of the top names in finance to target headcount cuts using artificial intelligence.
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Cuba warns of ‘bloodbath’ if US takes military action
Cuba’s leader warned Monday of a “bloodbath” in the event of an American attack, while the US Treasury sanctioned Cuba’s main intelligence agency and top leaders as tensions spiked between the arch-foes.
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170 repatriated from Libya
A total of 170 Bangladeshis were repatriated home from Libya yesterday.
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‘Do not erase legacy of Tajuddin Ahmad’
Twenty-three citizens, including rights activists, lawyers, academics and journalists, yesterday protested the renaming of Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmad Memorial Park in the capital’s Gulshan and the decision to hand over its management to Gulshan Youth Club.
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Modern banking simplifying your zakat
Zakat is far more than a simple act of voluntary charity; it is a fundamental pillar of Islam and a mandatory spiritual obligation for every eligible Muslim.
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Listed firms face stricter governance rules
Listed companies in Bangladesh may soon have to overhaul their boards under rules that would limit independent director tenures, bar executives from holding dual roles and give the securities regulator direct power to remove directors.
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Wealth tax should be approached with caution
There is growing discussion that Bangladesh may consider introducing a wealth tax as part of efforts to raise domestic resources and strengthen government revenue.
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Govt plans expansion of fire service
The government has undertaken a series of initiatives to strengthen the operational capacity of the Fire Service and Civil Defence, including the construction and reconstruction of 20 fire stations and the procurement of 100 ambulances.
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Festive economy accelerates cashless transactions: NRBC Bank PLC
As Bangladesh readies for Eid-ul-Adha amid rising digital adoption and shifting consumer behaviours, festive expenditures are increasingly migrating from cash to mobile apps, QR payments, cards and internet banking.
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Don’t manipulate dollar rates
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has warned the treasury heads of commercial banks against manipulating the US dollar exchange rate in order to keep the foreign exchange market stable.
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Govt mulls central emergency alarm - Says health minister
The government has planned to introduce a central emergency alarm system, dubbed “Pagla Ghonta”, at medical facilities to ensure the safety and security of healthcare workers and patients, said Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain.
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Ensure gender-responsive budgeting, accountability
Ahead of the national budget for FY2026–27, policy experts and rights activists at a dialogue yesterday called for an urgent overhaul of funding mechanisms to combat violence against women.
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Ebola Virus: WHO worried at ‘scale’ of outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) chief yesterday voiced concern about the “scale and speed” of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo which has killed an estimated 131 people.
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Mastercard powers a digital-first Eid economy
Despite inflationary pressures, consumer spending during Eid-ul-Azha is holding up, driven by resilience and a retail market that continues to mature.
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Russia begins three days of nuclear drills
Russia’s army yesterday began three days of nuclear weapons drills involving thousands of troops across the country, as Kyiv escalates its drone attacks and with President Vladimir Putin headed to China.
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Consumers choose convenience over cash: Trust Bank PLC
As Bangladesh prepares for Eid-ul-Adha, one of the country’s largest economic seasons, banks are anticipating a sharp rise in consumer spending, digital transactions, and remittance inflows.
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Budget to include support for every group
The government will include provisions or support for every community in the budget for the fiscal year 2026-27 as part of its pledge to democratise the economy.
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Steel makers warn against further power price hike
Bangladesh’s steel manufacturers yesterday urged the government not to raise electricity tariffs further, saying higher energy costs could deepen the sector’s crisis by triggering production cuts, financial losses and possible factory closures.
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Be tough on those who looted banks
The Bangladesh Association of Banks (BAB) yesterday demanded decisive action from the government against owners and groups who looted money from banks, warning that the overall financial cushion against bad loans has declined to an alarming level.
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A secure, digital-first financial ecosystem: United Commercial Bank PLC
Bangladesh is undergoing a profound economic shift as digital transactions rapidly replace traditional cash-heavy habits.
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Garment sector far off renewable energy target
Local garment factories remain far from meeting clean energy consumption targets, held back by high renewable energy costs, limited rooftop space and policy bottlenecks that are slowing adoption across the sector, according to a new study.
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2 children of a family drowned
Two children of a family drowned in a pond beside their home in Buzruk Sreekundi village under Magura Sadar upazila yesterday.
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Local govt polls from Sept-Oct
The government is preparing to hold elections to local government bodies in phases, beginning this September-October and continuing into early next year.
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Remittance inflows fuel digital savings
Remittance inflow has reached a historic peak of 3.75 billion dollars this March as expatriates utilise legal channels to send money to their loved ones for the upcoming Eid.
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German Business Council hosts networking dinner in Dhaka
The German Business Council (GBC) has recently hosted a business networking dinner at The Westin Dhaka.
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‘AL men instructed doctors to kill injured protesters’
A prosecution witness yesterday told the International Crimes Tribunal-1 that then ruling Awami League activists had threatened doctors at Dhaka hospital, instructing them to kill injured protesters of the July uprising by administering injections.
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Gems of Nazrul launches nationwide talent hunt
Cultural platform Gems of Nazrul marked its 10th anniversary yesterday by announcing a nationwide Nazrul Sangeet talent hunt to discover young performers for the national stage.
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Putin heads to Beijing for Xi talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin set off to Beijing yesterday for talks with his Chinese counterpart and his “long-time good friend” Xi Jinping, intending to show their ties are unshakeable days after a visit by Donald Trump.
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Trust Bank joins BB refinance schemes for small businesses
Trust Bank PLC has signed two agreements with Bangladesh Bank under its refinance schemes to support the development of cottage, micro, small and medium enterprises (CMSMEs) clusters and MSMEs across the country.
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8-year-old girl found beheaded
An eight-year-old girl was found beheaded in her neighbour’s home in Dhaka’s Pallabi yesterday.
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The tap that redefines tradition
As the moon heralds Eid-ul-Adha 2026, the bustling streets and cattle markets of Bangladesh tell a story far different from the cash-heavy traditions of the past.
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Spending remain resilient yet strategic: NRB Bank PLC
As Bangladesh’s Eid-ul-Adha economy surpasses Tk100,000 crore, record remittance inflows and a surge in card transactions are accelerating the shift toward digital finance.
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Citizens Bank holds training on Islamic banking operations
Citizens Bank PLC has organised a training programme on “Islamic Banking Operations” at its Training Academy in Dhaka recently.
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Marginalised people: Delegation meets Speaker over all-party JS caucus
A delegation of the Citizen’s Platform for SDGs, Bangladesh yesterday met the Jatiya Sangsad Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed to discuss forming an all-party parliamentary caucus to strengthen the voice of marginalised communities.
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Elite force needed, Rab or another
An elite force, whether the Rapid Action Battalion or another, would continue to operate under well-defined laws, as it is necessary for the state, said Zahed Ur Rahman, adviser to the prime minister on information and broadcasting affairs, yesterday.
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The future is digital: City Bank PLC
While traditional spending remains robust, the rise of digital tools and installment facilities is fundamentally changing how consumers manage their finances.
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Akij Agro launches fisheries project with Chinese firm in Kishoreganj
Akij Agro & Livestock Limited has signed an agreement with China-based Anhui New Ready Co Limited to jointly launch a modern fisheries project in Kishoreganj, aiming to create new opportunities in Bangladesh’s fisheries sector.
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US approves $4.2bn in helicopter sales to South Korea
The United States said Monday it had approved the sale of more than $4 billion in military helicopters to South Korea, which has vowed to buy more US weapons as it defends against the North.
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Future of Festive SpendinG: NCC Bank PLC
Digital payments are transforming Eid al-Adha spending in Bangladesh, offering speed and security where cash once ruled.
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Double agri subsidies in FY27 to cut farm costs: economist
The Russia-Ukraine war and the US-Israeli war on Iran, along with the depreciation of the taka, have sharply raised production costs for Bangladeshi farmers, a prominent economist said yesterday, calling for agricultural subsidies to be more than doubled in the upcoming budget.
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SC Secretariat dissolved, 15 judges transferred
The government has dissolved the Supreme Court Secretariat, removed 15 lower court judges assigned to run it, and attached them to the law ministry.
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Pvt hospitals have to treat measles patients
The Directorate General of Health Services yesterday directed all private hospitals to admit and treat measles patients without refusal.
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Bridging convenience and security this Eid: Mutual Trust Bank PLC
As Bangladesh prepares for Eid-ul-Adha, rising remittances and economic stability are driving a shift toward digital payments.
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Dollar edges up in int’l market
The US dollar rose on Tuesday as investors balanced cautious hopes for a Middle East peace deal against concerns that the Federal Reserve could raise rates to curb energy-driven inflation.
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Govt to ensure tech-driven land services - Says prime minister
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday said the government wants to build a modern, technology-based and citizen-friendly land management system so that people no longer have to suffer harassment or visit government offices unnecessarily for land services.
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New pay scale for govt employees from July 1
The government officials, pensioners, and MPO-listed teachers and staff are set to get a new pay scale from July 1 after the committee led by Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Ghani recommended the rollout of the revised pay scale.
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