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This is what democracy looks like

BACK in 2008 when the monarchy was overthrown in Nepal, a friend there excitedly exclaimed, ‘Now we will have democracy!’ I tried to warn him that democracy does not just happen overnight; that it requires a lot of work and nurturing and then a lot more work...

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Growing contingent liabilities cause concerns

The government has planned to amend the sovereign guarantee guideline to strengthen the debt repayment capacity of state-owned enterprises against the backdrop of growing contingent liabilities, said Finance Division officials...

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Long road to Rohingya repatriation

OVER the past decade, the international community has watched the Rohingya crisis in Myanmar evolve into one of the most pressing humanitarian emergencies of our time. At the centre of the response has been the United Nations — praised for its humanitarian efforts, yet criticised for political paralysis and delayed action...

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Non-stop rain imminent as low forms with monsoon onset

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department on Tuesday issued signal number three for all four maritime ports of the country after a low pressure was formed over the northwest Bay of Bengal in the morning...

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GCI project ends in Bangladesh

Key stakeholders from the refrigeration and air conditioning sector gathered at the Department of Environment in Dhaka’s Agargaon on Monday to celebrate the completion of the Green Cooling Initiative III Project in Bangladesh...

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CID starts operation against online gambling

The Criminal Investigation Department of Bangladesh Police has launched a nationwide operation against online gambling and betting in accordance with the newly issued Cyber Security Ordinance, 2025.

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Bangladesh to stay as top cotton importer in 2025-26

Bangladesh, the second largest exporter of readymade garment items, is poised to remain the world’s largest raw cotton importer in the marketing year 2025-26, said the US Department of Agriculture...

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Overlooked threat of unattended bridges, culverts

THE Roads and Highways Department’s finding that at least 712 bridges and culverts across the country are in urgent need of repairs is alarming. The figure, drawn from inspections in six of the department’s 10 zones, paints a deplorable picture of the state of national infrastructure. An additional 1,319 structures are on the brink of degradation, pending maintenance, and at...

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Bangladesh beat Nepal to reach final

Bangladesh advanced to the final of the SAFF U-19 Championship for the second consecutive time, after a 2-1 victory against Nepal in the first semi-final of the six-team tournament at the Golden Jubilee Stadium in Arunachal Pradesh, India on Friday. 

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Postal Dept takes over Nagad

The Bangladesh Postal Department has officially taken over the responsibility of Nagad, said a press release.

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Yunus urges economic, hydropower ties with Nepal

Chief adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on Monday called for an integrated economic strategy among Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Seven North Eastern States of India, emphasising the potential of cross-border collaboration in hydropower, healthcare, and road connectivity...

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Nepal eyes deeper trade with Bangladesh: envoy

Nepalese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ghanshyam Bhandari has called for stronger partnership between Bangladeshi and Nepali businesses to boost cooperation in trade, tourism, energy, and connectivity.

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Govt to establish two separate PSCs: Asif Mahmud

The government has decided to establish two separate Public Service Commissions, following discussions on delays and irregularities, according to Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyian, adviser to local government, rural development and co-operatives and youth and sports ministries...

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AIBPLC provides Tk 10 lakh to DU statistics dept

Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC on Sunday provided a check for Tk 10 lakh for construction of a data analytics and service centre at the Department of Statistics of Dhaka University, said a press release...

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Bangladesh women lose kabaddi series to Nepal

The Bangladesh women’s Kabaddi team lost their first-ever Test series 3-1 to Nepal after conceding a 27-21 points defeat to hosts in the fourth match of the five-match series at the Lainchaur Covered Hall in Kathmandu on Thursday.

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Bangladesh-Nepal on same page to revitalise SAARC: Nepali envoy

Ambassador of Nepal to Bangladesh Ghanshyam Bhandari on Sunday said in Dhaka that the two countries were on the same page to revive the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, also known as SAARC that has remained non-functional for about a decade...

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Trump eyes slashing State Department by 50pc: media

The US State Department is expected to propose an unprecedented dismantling of Washington’s diplomatic reach, multiple news outlets reported Tuesday, shuttering programs and embassies worldwide to slash the budget by almost 50 per cent...