Dollar rises against peers
The dollar rose sharply from two straight sessions of losses on Thursday after US President Donald Trump’s speech on Iran undermined market expectations of a swift end to the conflict, renewing a bid for safe-haven assets.
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Bangla literature evolving amid digital, reading shifts
Bangla literature is undergoing multiple changes amid shifts in reading habits, digital platforms, language, and the wider social context, speakers said yesterday.
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Trump signs executive order aimed at regulating college sports
US President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order aimed at regulating US collegiate sports in the wake of rule changes that allow student athletes to be compensated financially.
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Turkey says second Turkish-owned ship has crossed Hormuz strait
A second Turkish-flagged ship has crossed the war-torn Strait of Hormuz, Turkey’s Transport Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said yesterday.
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Iran executes two members of banned opposition group: judiciary
Iran yesterday executed two men convicted of membership in a banned opposition group and carrying out disruptive actions aimed at overthrowing the Islamic republic, the judiciary said.
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Aminul Murder: 14 years on, family waits for justice
Fourteen years after the brutal killing of Aminul Islam, a labour leader from Ashulia, his family continues its quest for justice, calling for a full and impartial probe to bring all those responsible to book.
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Top 20 loan defaulters: 1% of Tk 92,627 crore recovered from six state banks
The top 20 loan defaulters account for 63 percent of the defaulted loans in six state-owned banks, prompting the government to order specific roadmaps for recovery.
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He was ‘Einstein of structural engineering’
Professionals associated with the field of architecture have described internationally acclaimed structural engineer and architect Fazlur Rahman Khan as the “Einstein of Structural Engineering.”
24 MIN(s) ago
Artemis astronauts more than halfway to the Moon: Nasa
The Artemis 2 astronauts have passed the halfway point between Earth and the Moon yesterday as they sped toward a planned lunar flyby, with Nasa releasing initial images of Earth taken from inside the Orion spacecraft.
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Crime boss Boro Sazzad’s deputy held in Chattogram
Rapid Action Battalion yesterday arrested Saddam Hossain, alias “Galakata Bacha”, the second-in-command of notorious criminal Sazzad Ali, alias Boro Sazzad.
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Diesel from Kazakhstan: Govt to import another 1 lakh tonnes
The government is set to import another 1,00,000 tonnes of diesel from Kazakhstan on an emergency basis as it hunts high and low for fuel amid the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran.
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Yunus, former advisers must join protests, save reforms
Former Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and his fellow advisers must take to the streets to protect the achievements of the previous interim government, said National Citizen Party Convener and Opposition Chief Whip Nahid Islam yesterday.
32 MIN(s) ago
BIDA U-turns on pvt sector advisory body
In a sudden reversal, the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) has withdrawn its claim that the government had established a formal Private Sector Advisory Council.
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Odhikar protests move to repeal key ordinances
Rights body Odhikar yesterday strongly protested moves to repeal several key ordinances issued by the interim government and urged the government to immediately pass them in parliament instead.
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Tougher demos if July charter not implemented
Leaders of the Jamaat-led 11-party alliance yesterday demanded the full implementation of the July charter in line with the referendum verdict and warned that they would launch strong street protests if the referendum mandate is ignored.
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Open Hormuz in 48 hours or face ‘hell’
President Donald Trump yesterday said that Tehran had 48 hours left to cut a deal or face “all Hell”, as US and Iranian forces scrambled to find a downed American airman.
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Six killed as fire rips thru’ Keraniganj factory
At least six people died after a fire tore through a gas lighter manufacturing factory at the Kadamtali intersection in Keraniganj yesterday.
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Businesses seek reforms, steady energy supply
Businesses yesterday called for uninterrupted energy supply, easing of regulatory bottlenecks, lower bank interest rates and inauguration of the third terminal at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to improve the investment climate.
54 MIN(s) ago
Nation braces for power cuts in hot summer
The country stands on the edge of a difficult summer as global tremors from the war on Iran ripple through its energy lifelines, stoking fears of blackouts as heat waves loom.
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Govt starts measles shots drive today
The government today launches an emergency measles-rubella vaccination drive targeting over 13 lakh children, aged six months to under five years, in 30 upazilas of 18 districts, where the infection rate is relatively high.
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Rokia Afzal Rahman’s third death anniv today
Today marks the third death anniversary of Rokia Afzal Rahman, an eminent entrepreneur, philanthropist, and trailblazer for women’s empowerment.
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Trump weighs broader cabinet shake-up amid war
US President Donald Trump is considering a broader cabinet shake-up in the wake of Attorney General Pam Bondi’s removal this week, as he grows increasingly frustrated with the political fallout from the war with Iran, five people familiar with internal White House discussions said.
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Dr Chowdhury H Ahsan appointed chair of SCAI int’l committee
Bangladeshi cardiologist Dr Chowdhury H Ahsan has been appointed as the chair of the International Committee of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI), a US-based professional organisation.
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Death following C-section sparks vandalism at Dinajpur clinic
A woman died during a Caesarean section at a private clinic in Dinajpur’s Birganj upazila on Friday night, triggering vandalism by her relatives and locals.
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Pollution endangers rivers flowing thru Narsingdi
Unchecked industrial pollution has endangered the rivers flowing through Narsingdi district, while leaving the riverbank communities and ecosystems vulnerable.
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Sack-grown ginger gains ground in chars
Farmers in riverine chars of Kurigram and Lalmonirhat are increasingly cultivating ginger in sacks, using organic inputs, and turning a once-absent crop into a growing source of income in climate-vulnerable areas.
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Youth beaten to death over theft suspicion
A young man died after reportedly being beaten by locals on suspicion of theft in Khulna early yesterday.
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Cooking oil, sugar prices rise on war shocks
Prices of edible oil, sugar and spices have risen across major wholesale markets in Bangladesh over the past several weeks.
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Amid an uncertain Middle East, Bangladesh must rethink its migration strategy
International labour migration is a key pillar of Bangladesh’s economy, with most workers going to the Gulf region.
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Mapping Bangladesh’s defence future
The political transition in Bangladesh has ushered in a new era of hope, presenting a unique opportunity to rethink and reformulate several aspects of statecraft.
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Iran unlikely to ease Hormuz chokehold soon
Recent US intelligence reports warn that Iran is unlikely to open the Strait of Hormuz any time soon because its grip on the world’s most vital oil artery provides the only real leverage it has over the United States, according to three sources familiar with the matter.
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Next 180 days will be challenging for the newly elected government
A roundtable titled “Looking into Bangladesh’s Development: Priorities for the Newly Elected Government in the Short to Medium Term” was held on March 4, 2026, at the BRAC Center, Dhaka.
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Pakistan, Afghanistan: Heavy rain, storms kill 121
Heavy rain and storms have killed at least 121 people over two weeks across Afghanistan and Pakistan, disaster officials in both countries said yesterday.
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BNP plans to step up organisational activities ahead of council
Secretary general Fakhrul says party needs months before fixing council date
2 hour(s) ago
Rishad’s Rawalpindi remain winless after three matches in PSL
The Bangladesh leg-spinner finished with figures of one for 36, struggling to contain the scoring rate as Islamabad reached the target in just 14.2 overs.
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Bida backtracks on private sector advisory council
Contacted, Ashik Chowdhury said the original purpose was to create a platform where the prime minister would hear directly from businesses
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Keraniganj fire: Death toll rises to 6
Another body recovered from fire debris
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Strike on Ukraine market kills five
A Russian drone hit a covered market in the eastern Ukrainian city of Nikopol yesterday, killing five people and wounding 19, officials said, as Moscow pressed on with intensified daytime attacks.
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UN vote on Hormuz now expected next week: sources
The UN Security Council is now expected to vote next week on a Bahraini resolution to protect commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz, diplomats said, but veto-wielding China has made clear its opposition to authorising any use of force.
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Earthquake kills 8 near Kabul
An earthquake that struck Afghanistan overnight killed eight members of the same family in Kabul province, the health ministry said yesterday.
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Deshpande, Rajasthan hold nerve to edge Gujarat in IPL
Delhi and Punjab Kings have two wins in two matches but Rajasthan, led by Riyan Parag, are number one in the 10-team table with a better net run-rate.
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Together for health. Stand with science.
On World Health Day 2026, the World Health Organisation is calling for a renewed global commitment to science under the theme “Together for health.
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Beyond the classroom door Ensuring inclusion for Autistic students
Inclusive education for children with autism in Bangladesh requires more than enrolment in mainstream schools.
3 hour(s) ago
Bridging the gap in Autism care
Observed globally on 2 April, World Autism Awareness Day highlights the urgent need to improve the lives of people living with autism.
3 hour(s) ago
Why doctors no longer want their children to follow them
A growing number of doctors are discouraging their children from entering the medical profession, raising concerns about the future of healthcare in South Asia.
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Flow Fest redefines
In today’s fast-paced corporate world, a quieter crisis is unfolding behind glass offices and crowded meeting rooms, workplace loneliness.
3 hour(s) ago
Power without conscience
On a small planet suspended in a vast, silent universe, a rare light flickers—the light of human consciousness.
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PM forms private sector business council
The government has formed the first nine-member Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) aimed at resolving challenges in business by removing bottlenecks.
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Bangladesh overtakes China in RMG export to US
Bangladesh overtook China in garment exports to the United States during the January-February period of 2026, as China lost its top position amid the impact of American reciprocal tariffs, according to data from the Office of Textiles and Apparel (OTEXA) released yesterday.
4 hour(s) ago
Dollar rises against peers
The dollar rose sharply from two straight sessions of losses on Thursday after US President Donald Trump’s speech on Iran undermined market expectations of a swift end to the conflict, renewing a bid for safe-haven assets.
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Oil-shortage fallout will ooze slowly but surely
Just as when oil spills, a shortage seeps slowly. Fallout from a blocked Strait of Hormuz, which typically carries 20 percent of the world’s supply, will spread steadily across the planet.
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India’s role vital for increased Bangladesh-Nepal trade ties
Nepal’s first billionaire, Binod K Chaudhary, yesterday said Bangladesh and Nepal could significantly deepen economic ties, particularly in energy and cross-border trade, which can be largely facilitated by stronger regional cooperation involving India.
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Nagad administrator Billah made exec director of BB
Md Motasem Billah, the serving administrator of Nagad Limited, has been promoted to the post of executive director at Bangladesh Bank.
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Shafiquzzaman elected president of CAB
AHM Shafiquzzaman, former labour and employment secretary, has been elected president of the Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) for a two-year term (2026-28).
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Shafiquzzaman elected president of CAB
AHM Shafiquzzaman, former labour and employment secretary, has been elected president of the Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) for a two-year term (2026-28).
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Meghna Bank celebrates Tk 10,000cr deposit milestone in Q1 of 2026
Meghna Bank PLC has recently celebrated reaching a deposit milestone of Tk 10,000 crore in the first quarter of 2026.
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NRBC Bank celebrates 13th anniversary
NRBC Bank PLC has completed 13 years of operations and stepped into its 14th year, reaffirming its commitment to good governance and inclusive banking.
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Eastern Bank partners with Shanta Life to roll out bancassurance services
Eastern Bank PLC (EBL) and Shanta Life Insurance PLC have jointly launched bancassurance products and services, enabling customers to access life insurance solutions directly through banking channels.
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Two-thirds of registered taxpayers skip return filing
More than 64 percent of registered taxpayers, including individuals and companies, did not file income tax returns for the fiscal year 2025-26, even after authorities extended the deadline four times.
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Govt to buy 200,000 tonnes of urea amid Hormuz crisis
The government seeks to procure another 200,000 tonnes of urea amid supply concerns centring on the unrest in the Middle East. US-Israel’s war on Iran has significantly disrupted the shipment of the major crop nutrient through the Strait of Hormuz, which handles nearly one-third of global fertiliser trade.
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