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Between silence and song: Early Bangla literature and the poetics of the ‘Charyapada’

The perils of youth in ‘Theft’

Carnival of carnage

From the prayer hall

Mimi, nostalgia and new bites

Rangamati's hanging bridge reopens to tourists after three months

Dhaka stocks end two‑week slide on earnings, dividend‑driven buying

5 things to know before paddle steamer returns to Dhaka‑Barishal route

DCCI to develop Economic Position Index

Farm credit up 28% in August, overdue loans nearly double

First consignment of 440,000 tonnes of US wheat arrives

IMF lauds Bangladesh’s reserve build-up, but to assess policy alignment

Mimi, nostalgia and new bites

US, China start trade talks in Kuala Lumpur

8th Daffodil Captain Cup Golf Tournament 2025 kicks off at Kurmitola Golf Club

Janata Bank opens sub-branch in Netrokona's Kendua

‘The Healing Room’: Shithi Saha’s podcast opens doors for the unheard

Between books and projector light: How Tara Books Banani is harbouring a community of film enthusiasts

Bollywood actor Satish Shah passes away at 74

Life is about celebrating, not just surviving: Pori Moni

My Facebook post has nothing to do with my personal life: Purnima

Streaming now: Five fresh picks for the week

Giraffe dies in safari park after being infected with TB

How to reverse pre-diabetes with simple lifestyle changes

Why girls are starting periods younger than ever before

Embracing the AI revolution, human style

Pakistan defence minister warns of 'open war' with Afghanistan if peace talks fail

Pakistan’s PIA resumes UK flights after five-year ban

Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit, influential style icon, dies at 93

15 years of illegal chemical trade: Owner on the run after deadly Mirpur fire

2 killed as truck collides head-on with auto-rickshaw in Faridpur

4 killed in road crashes in Faridpur, Lalmonirhat

6 children drown in Ctg, Kishoreganj

Dhaka airport fire: Safety standards flouted at import section

Experts from four countries invited to probe into Dhaka airport fire: home adviser

Fire at building in Mirpur’s Kalshi under control

‘This fire wasn’t an accident’: Small business owner’s big dreams destroyed

Woman, child killed in Sunamganj bus plunge

Woman, daughter killed as Tanguar Haor-bound bus plunges into ditch

Teacher turned farmer: From single mango tree to thriving orchard of exotic fruits

Chunarughat in Habiganj: Sand lifting rampant despite crackdown

Jubo Dal man shot dead in Ctg’s Raozan

Two groups clash at NCP meeting

UN must continue evolving for global peace

‘Ahmad Rafique was a social revolutionary’

Cox’s Bazar fishermen set to return to sea tonight as 22-day ban ends

Dengue Surge: Mitford hospital stretched to the limit

Dhaka on a perilous path: Lax rules, weak oversight fuel unplanned expansion

Govt project to save 4 rivers around Dhaka falters

Honouring two stellar women

Law adviser stresses institutional, legal reforms to prevent enforced disappearance

One dead, 30 injured in clash following dispute over Ludo in Brahmanbaria

Phulpur road in M’singh unrepaired for 50 years

Protesters warn of escalation over foreign control of Ctg port terminals

Rezwan’s floating school wins Unesco Confucius prize

Rizwana warns encroachers of strong action on St Martin’s Island

BNP opposes RPO amendment requiring alliance parties to use own symbols

Highest budget for education if BNP returns to power, pledges Tarique

July charter will be ‘mere formality’ without public legal framework: NCP

Local BNP leader shot in Brahmanbaria

Nation will never forgive if fascism returns for disunity: Salahuddin

NCP delegation sits with consensus commission members to seek clarity on July charter

NCP won’t be a ‘pet’ opposition

'Put aside differences, join polls'

‘Will build a united country with the inclusion of all’

Civil aviation ministry asks CAAB to halt Cox’s Bazar airport upgrade

Ireland's Connolly set to be president after rival concedes election

‘No basic means to live’

Two killed in Israeli strikes in south Lebanon

More than 60 UN members sign cybercrime treaty opposed by rights groups

Trump aims to clinch deal with China's Xi during Asia trip

US to escalate military presence in South America with aircraft carrier group

US State Dept appoints career diplomat to lead Gaza coordination hub

Early voting begins in NY mayoral race dominated by Trump foe Zohran Mamdani

NY attorney general pleads not guilty, says Trump seeking 'revenge'

Election must be held on time

Why can’t we stop illegal sand mining?

‘Sir, I am a teacher’: The paradox in the cry

A one-day holiday won’t let millions vote

Power subsidies aren’t a fix for global shocks

Japan has opened its door for Bangladesh, let’s not ruin it

Japan has opened its door, let’s not squander it

Japan has opened its door, let’s not squander it

Japan has opened its door, let’s not squander it

How can AI democratise rural healthcare in Bangladesh?

A wetland losing its farmers

Will visually impaired voters be able to cast their vote?

Barishal Division's Fazle suffers heatstroke on NCL opening day

Cummins rules out four-pronged pace attack for Ashes opener

Four tons launch 27th NCL

Miraz’s captaincy taking a toll on long-term vision?

Overcooked turners, undercooked faith

Rana takes four as India bowl out Australia for 236

Rohit and Kohli turn back clock as India crush Australia in 3rd ODI

Williamson cuts back on NZ workload amid family priorities

Butler slams players’ attitude after 3-0 defeat to Thailand

Fernandes turned down Saudi offer to pursue Man Utd dreams

Fernandes turned down Saudi offer to pursue Man Utd dreams

Guardiola takes aim at critics after Man City surge

Kings suffer narrow loss to Al-Seeb

Messi brace fuels Miami over Nashville in MLS Cup series opener

Rashford keen to make Barcelona stay permanent

Tug of war between archery and football

Bangladesh edge Sri Lanka in thriller to stay perfect

Gulshan Olympiad 2025 kicks off on Oct 30

Sinner sweeps into eighth final of season in Vienna

A compromise that ended up making cricket the casualty

Two Australian women’s players harassed in Indore; suspect arrested

Postal service seeks public input on new ordinance after 126 years

WhatsApp plans to ban ChatGPT-like AI chatbots in 2026

YouTube launches AI detection tool

Born as a ray of hope

Choosing peace over pace