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US and Iran Exchange Retaliatory Air Strikes

US and Iran Exchange Retaliatory Air Strikes

The United States has launched a wave of simultaneous air strikes across various locations in Iran. Eight cities in the Khuzestan province were targeted, and powerful explosions were also heard in the southern port city of Bandar Abbas. In retaliation, Tehran struck back at multiple US military bases across the Middle East, according to Al Jazeera.Iran’s state news agency, IRNA, reported that a US strike hit an agricultural water pumping station in Mahshahr, a city in Khuzestan province. Valioll...
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The Autonomy of Literature: Waliullah and Shahidul Zahir

The Autonomy of Literature: Waliullah and Shahidul Zahir

The Autonomy of Literature: Waliullah and Shahidul Zahir

A profound transformation is taking place in Bengali intellectual thought and literary history—one that is not confined to aesthetic debates alone. Behind it operates a new configuration of political, religious, and social power. From Syed Waliullah's Lalsalu (1948) to the recent controversies surrounding contemporary writer Shahidul Zahir's works, there is an opportunity to examine them together. The tendency to read literature not in its own aesthetic and philosophical space, but to subordinat...

Dhaka: This will not be the last submersion!

Nearly half a decade ago, the two city corporations of Dhaka took a major step toward rain-water drainage. On December 31, 2020, they took over the management of approximately 80 kilometers of 26 canals and 385 kilometers of major storm drains from WASA. Since then, more than five years have passed filled with assurances of resolving the waterlogging issue. Within this period, city mayors have changed, the government has changed, and numerous modifications have been introduced to the initiatives...
Dhaka: This will not be the last submersion!

7 Districts Submerged, Flood Death Toll Rises to 51

A severe disaster has struck seven districts across the country due to continuous heavy rainfall and mountain runoff from upstream. Vast areas across 58 upazilas in Khagrachari, Rangamati, Bandarban, Cox’s Bazar, Chattogram, Moulvibazar, and Habiganj are floating in floodwaters. According to the latest update from the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief, the nationwide death toll from floods, mountain runoff, and landslides has risen to 51. Among them, 28 people, including local...
7 Districts Submerged, Flood Death Toll Rises to 51

Dhaka Drowns Under Record Rain, More Showers Expected

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said the 97 millimeters of rain in Dhaka on Sunday was a record-breaking downpour that left vast areas of both city corporations still submerged as Monday dawned. According to the BMD weather forecast for the 6-hour period starting at 7 am, the sky may remain cloudy to persistently overcast. Rain or thunder-showers may occur. During the time, winds may blow from the south or southwest at a speed of 10 to 15 kilometers per hour. The daytime...
Dhaka Drowns Under Record Rain, More Showers Expected

Rain Leaves Dhaka, but Slums Still Wait for Help

At the hour when most of Dhaka was settling in for the night, the residents of Korail slum remained wide awake, trapped in waist-deep floodwaters that would not recede. From children to the elderly, everyone had taken shelter on top of beds, with furniture piled up there as well. Cooking stoves are submerged, and many have not had a single bite to eat. Residents in almost all of Dhaka’s slums, like Korail, are facing the same plight. Over Saturday and Sunday, Dhaka recorded a total of...
Rain Leaves Dhaka, but Slums Still Wait for Help
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The Autonomy of Literature: Waliullah and Shahidul Zahir

The Autonomy of Literature: Waliullah and Shahidul Zahir

The Autonomy of Literature: Waliullah and Shahidul Zahir

A profound transformation is taking place in Bengali intellectual thought and literary history—one that is not confined to aesthetic debates alone. Behind it operates a new configuration of political, religious, and social power. From Syed Waliullah's Lalsalu (1948) to the recent controversies surrounding contemporary writer Shahidul Zahir's works, there is an opportunity to examine them together. The tendency to read literature not in its own aesthetic and philosophical space, but to subordinat...
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Dhaka: This will not be the last submersion!

13 July 2026, 09:37

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Navy provides medical aid in St. Martin’s, Army distributes relief in Chittagong

13 July 2026, 10:14

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Devastating fire at Bangkok bar kills 27

13 July 2026, 09:53

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Father Amir of Qatar Laid to Rest in Doha

13 July 2026, 10:39

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US and Iran Exchange Retaliatory Air Strikes

13 July 2026, 10:52

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Bank: Homemaker finds Rs 760 crore as she wanted to withdraw Rs 3,000

13 July 2026, 10:26

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Rain Leaves Dhaka, but Slums Still Wait for Help

13 July 2026, 09:02

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Dhaka Drowns Under Record Rain, More Showers Expected

13 July 2026, 09:26

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7 Districts Submerged, Flood Death Toll Rises to 51

13 July 2026, 10:01

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Century for Eggplant, Double Century for Tomatoes

13 July 2026, 10:56

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Retired BB Official Electrocuted Draining Floodwater in Dhaka

13 July 2026, 11:31

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Iran-US Attacks Resume, Crude Oil Prices Jump 4%

13 July 2026, 11:13

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BAJUS Decreases Gold Prices, 22-Carat Tk 2.21 Lakh Per Bhori

13 July 2026, 11:47

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BAJUS Decreases Gold Prices, 22-Carat Tk 2.21 Lakh Per Bhori

BAJUS Decreases Gold Prices, 22-Carat Tk 2.21 Lakh Per Bhori

Retired BB Official Electrocuted Draining Floodwater in Dhaka

Retired BB Official Electrocuted Draining Floodwater in Dhaka

Iran-US Attacks Resume, Crude Oil Prices Jump 4%

Iran-US Attacks Resume, Crude Oil Prices Jump 4%

Century for Eggplant, Double Century for Tomatoes

Century for Eggplant, Double Century for Tomatoes

Devastating fire at Bangkok bar kills 27

A devastating fire has broken out at a bar in the Thai capital, Bangkok, leaving 27 people dead and more than 60 others injured.The incident occurred on Sunday around 11:30 PM local time. A passing driver noticed the flames engulfing the bar and immediately alerted emergency services. Firefighters reached the spot after midnight and managed to bring the blaze under control after nearly half an hour of effort, but significant loss of life had already occurred by then. The injured were rescued and...
Devastating fire at Bangkok bar kills 27

Navy provides medical aid in St. Martin’s, Army distributes relief in Chittagong

The Bangladesh Navy has conducted a free medical camp, distributed medicine, and provided relief assistance to the flood-affected residents of St. Martin's Island. Under this initiative, 230 individuals received medical care and necessary medications. Meanwhile, the Bangladesh Army has continued its humanitarian assistance operations to support affected people in various flood-stricken areas of Chittagong.This information was disclosed in two separate press releases sent by the Inter-Services Pu...
Navy provides medical aid in St. Martin’s, Army distributes relief in Chittagong

Bank: Homemaker finds Rs 760 crore as she wanted to withdraw Rs 3,000

A homemaker from Murshidabad, West Bengal, India, was left utterly shocked after discovering nearly 760 crore rupees in her bank account while attempting to withdraw a mere 3,000 rupees. Upon uncovering the massive balance, she and her family immediately informed the local police station and the relevant bank authorities. The police have launched an investigation into the matter.According to reports from Indian media, Sharifa Khatun, a resident of Kalikapur village in the Bilborakopra region und...
Bank: Homemaker finds Rs 760 crore as she wanted to withdraw Rs 3,000

Father Amir of Qatar Laid to Rest in Doha

Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the architect of modern Qatar and the country's Father Amir, has been laid to rest in the capital city of Doha. Following the announcement of his passing on Sunday morning, a wave of grief swept across the entire nation of Qatar.His funeral prayers (Janazah) were held on Sunday evening at the Imam Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab Mosque in Doha.Dressed in traditional Qatari attire, thousands of citizens joined the funeral prayers to bid farewell to their beloved lead...
Father Amir of Qatar Laid to Rest in Doha

Jamir Uddin Sarkar Laid to Rest on Parliament Grounds

Former Acting President, former Speaker of Parliament, and BNP Standing Committee member Barrister jamir Uddin Sarkar was laid to rest on the grounds of the National Parliament House. Following two funeral prayers, he was buried with state honors in the presence of senior BNP leaders at the designated burial site on the Parliament grounds on Sunday afternoon. Earlier, Parliament adopted a condolence motion following his death. MPs from both the government and opposition recalled his dis...
Jamir Uddin Sarkar Laid to Rest on Parliament Grounds

Karatoya City Crowned BPC Football Champions-2026

The inaugural BPC Football Championship 2026, organised by Bogura Professionals’ Club (BPC), was held on Saturday at Turf Nation in Tejgaon, Dhaka.The day-long tournament featured four teams—Karatoya City, Nagar United, Atletico Jamuna and Real Bangali—formed with players representing all 13 upazilas of Bogura district. The teams were named after the district’s four historic rivers, said a press release.In a thrilling final, Karatoa City faced Real Bangali. After a fiercely contested match ended...
Karatoya City Crowned BPC Football Champions-2026

Chittagong Port: Four business bodies demand compensation for goods damaged by rain

Top four business organizations in the country have demanded compensation by determining the liability for goods damaged inside the protected area of the Chittagong Port due to heavy rain. They have also requested a waiver of various fees for goods that remained stuck for a long time due to waterlogging. At the same time, they strongly criticized the language used in the notice issued by the Chittagong Port Authority, which rejected the compensation claims under the pretext of an "Act of God."Se...
Chittagong Port: Four business bodies demand compensation for goods damaged by rain

Floodwaters Wash Away Farmers' Hopes in Baniachang

Flooding caused by days of heavy rain and breaches in the Khoai River embankment has damaged 40 hectares of Aus paddy and 3.5 hectares of vegetable fields in Baniachang upazila of Habiganj, washing farmers' hopes for a good harvest. According to the Upazila Agriculture Office, the worst-hit areas are Makrampur, Sujatpur, Mandari, and Pailarkandi unions in the southern part of Baniachang. Crops have also sustained damage in the upazila headquarters and several other areas. Residents sa...
Floodwaters Wash Away Farmers' Hopes in Baniachang

Opinion

Khamenei Lives On, His Ideals Remain Forever

Analysis

MESSI MAGIC!

Fact Check

Is the Viral Nuclear Power Plant Image Real?

Advice

Is Your Daily Vitamin Habit Harming Your Health?

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