Abhishek hits record T20 ton as India sweep series 3-0

1 HOUR(s) • Cricket

‘We will speak what is just and fair’: Shafiqur on proposed cyber law

8 HOUR(s) • Politics

Opposition leader says laws should not be used to prevent people from expressing legitimate views

Zimbabwean Tavengwa Mukuhlani named new ICC Deputy Chair

2 HOUR(s) • Cricket

English FA calls for Infantino to release World Cup sell-off documents

2 HOUR(s) • Football

FA chair Debbie Hewitt, who is also a FIFA vice-president and a member of the FIFA Council, has written to Infantino asking for full disclosure of all information relating to the scheme before the FIFA Council next meets on October 15.

Women’s participation in agent banking grows

3 HOUR(s) • Economy

Women are playing a growing role in Bangladesh’s agent banking system, with female-owned agents and accounts continuing to increase, particularly in rural areas.

Govt raises low-end cigarette prices again

7 HOUR(s) • Business

Modi thanks Tarique for birthday wishes

1 HOUR(s) • Diplomacy

No demolition as Abahani field facilities set for upgrade ‘in national interest, for general public’

6 HOUR(s) • Sports

Cabinet Division warns govt employees against lobbying over service matters

2 HOUR(s) • Governance

Parliamentary body seeks update on govt efforts to bring Hasina back from India

5 HOUR(s) • News

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4 HOUR(s) • News

Biman Bangladesh Airlines new aircraft purchase

Biman's fleet ambition needs a business case

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How Bangladesh is failing its Qawmi graduates

Imtiaz Ahmed Siddik

Big Picture

Despite formal degree recognition, Bangladesh fails its Qawmi madrasa graduates by excluding them from the mainstream labour market.

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Makkah Pact: The geopolitics beyond Islamic solidarity

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AI is here. Can Bangladesh’s education system adapt?

Asrar Chowdhury

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The young absorb the technology of their generation. Technology, however, cannot eliminate the human mind's curiosity. In a memoir, Asrar Chowdhury writes about the need for educators to adapt in the age of AI.

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The 25,000-year history of betel nut chewing

17 September 2026 • In Focus

Scientists have traced betel nut chewing to Ice Age Sulawesi, revealing a 25,000-year-old history of habitual psychoactive drug use.

Women In Focus / Three women, many ventures, one shared vision

11 HOUR(s) • Life & Living

Empowerment defines Bangladeshi entrepreneurs Tanazzul Ayman Purny, Shehreen Mahiuddin, and Maisha Ali, who master LED manufacturing, Formula racing, Cactus clothing, and container logistics. Their resilience proves women thrive while reshaping traditional industries.

Why is water-rich Bangladesh running short of water?

16 September 2026 • Big Picture

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The elephants had to be rescued again. Where is the accountability?

17 September 2026 • Unheard Voices

Bangladesh must strategise carefully for the next Ganges treaty

16 September 2026 • Views

Part 5 / Jinnah vs Fazlul Huq: The forgotten debate over Pakistan

16 February 2026 • In Focus

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NAZA exposes what Israel wants hidden about the Gaza war

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impact of bad loans on taxpayers in Bangladesh

Taxpayers should not have to bear the cost of bad loans

17 September 2026

How the measles vaccine drive exposed gaps in coverage and data

17 September 2026

Teacher evaluation should improve teaching, not create a popularity contest

17 September 2026

What the decline in hilsa production tells us about our changing rivers

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Business

Retailers lose up to 30% of sales after early closures

3 HOUR(s)

NBR cuts solar equipment import tax to 1% from 17%

3 HOUR(s)

Some RMG buyers shifting work orders for strategic reasons

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Bangla QR payments to reach merchants instantly from Oct 1

3 HOUR(s)

Menzies Aviation investment in Bangladesh

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India's Abhishek hits fastest T20I ton for Test-playing nation

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Cavan Sullivan earns first USMNT call-up

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CWAB honours Bangladesh Test team after Australia success

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No more excuses: Time for Carrick to answer

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Hritmancha’s ‘Happy Days’ to stage four shows at Dhaka University

11 HOUR(s)

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Perspective / Why do we always feel like we have nothing to wear?

11 HOUR(s) • Life & Living

Opinion / Why Bangladeshi unis should consider offering online degrees

17 September 2026 • Campus

Shift / Bangladesh drivers secure podium finishes at Malaysia Festival of Speed

10 HOUR(s) • Technology

Perspective / What can the price of an iPhone Duo buy in Bangladesh?

16 September 2026 • Life & Living

Separating baby blues from postpartum depression: What we should know

11 HOUR(s) • Health & Fitness

Opinion / Why Ducsu’s faculty evaluation move matters

16 September 2026 • Campus

NRB entrepreneur's fintech startup raises $20 million seed round

16 September 2026 • Technology

The internet is for everyone, so its governance must belong to everyone: Charles Mok

15 September 2026 • Technology

Social Issues / The untold stories of bagh bidhobas, tiger widows of the Sunderbans

14 September 2026 • Life & Living

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13 September 2026 • Interviews

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Hilsa production is declining after a steady rise over two decades due to water pollution from three power plants located near the Hilsa Sanctuary, siltation of rivers and overfishing, raising concerns about the much-loved fish’s sustainability and affordability.

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