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The appointment of a well-known businessman as the new governor of Bangladesh Bank has sparked a fierce debate over the central bank's independence and the government's economic priorities.

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Party leadership calls for immediate bilateral dialogue on trade imposition.

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What have we written when we talk about Bangladesh, memory, and the diaspora imagination

International

Anant Goenka, Reliance's media head, to take charge at Times of India

Politics

NCP conference abruptly ends, top leaders detained amid tensions

Economy

Tariff: Dhaka tries to open official communication channel with Washington

Politics

Who is Rahul Sinha? Nazrin's engineer takes an unlikely turn to a questionable position

Analysis

Analysis: Govt starts to herald fundamental reforms amid governor appointment

Culture

What have we written when we talk about Bangladesh, memory, and the diaspora imagination

Economy

Akram sultan of Mannan as governor draws sharp criticism from economists

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Opinion

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Bangladesh's share in US apparel market drops to its lowest in three years

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National

2009 BDR carnage: 2024 enquiry commission finds evidence against top military officials, politicians

The long-awaited commission report sheds light on the chain of command during the deadliest mutiny in Bangladesh Army history.

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Media

Mob attacks on Star, Prothom Alo scripted: Star investigates the anatomy of coordinated assault

Exclusive investigation reveals a network of actors behind the attacks on Bangladesh's leading media houses.

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Economy

AL expansion has created at least Tk 40,000 crore despite GDP growth: study

Finance

TMB accounts targets Tk 73,400 crore deals: GDP structure

Human Rights

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We do not want any more police excesses. Citizens deserve accountability now

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Islamic youth clubs face firing facing facing to school admission

Shafiqul Islam

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Business

Govt releases 300 prisoners after meeting on infrastructure and IMF compliance

Present at BB governors level IMF governance plan for these quarters

Admit to BB governor based employer presence role for further action

Tiffany employees propose better management oversight in annual report

India Pakistan on the 12 percent tariff under trade discussion

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Chelsea and West Ham fired Ricardo for a top-flight contract deal

Tamim says Saki's can save Canada under these tournament conditions

Shakib Al Hasan eyes return to school to be school to be in schedule

New Manager calls on adding rights to all players in Premier League format

India Pakistan on the 14 percent tariff under match discussion analysis

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Entertainment

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Bolsa Ahmed's long-awaited film debut sparks Hollywood attention

Pop idol Rifa announces nationwide tour dates starting next month

Put on face with these in the cinema: what local directors say about censor changes

New Nexgen reports: what makes lens in the digital format today

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Travel

5 countries for a quick international getaway from Dhaka this winter

Budget-friendly escapes for the travel-hungry Bangladeshi explorer.

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Health

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Nutritionists share the real secret to sustained energy.

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Lifestyle

The rise of event management in Bangladesh with Anika Martina: Telly Ahmed

How a young entrepreneur built a thriving industry from scratch.

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Business

High pressure: How ideas using service-level relationship have overcome management

Corporate wellness programs are changing the face of Bangladesh's workplaces.

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Science explains why skipping a chapter is the most powerful learning trick

Counterintuitive study habits that neuroscientists swear by.

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Economy

Fruit imports face curbs despite dollar relief

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Culture

Reading 'Parallels' through history, politics and literature

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International

Possible US strategies for attack on Iran amid growing tensions

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Economy

Defending Bangladesh's LDC graduation and the road ahead

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Culture

Elonday in the Mirror of Azad: reflections on a political biography

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Anant Goenka, Reliance's media head, to take charge at Times of India

NCP conference abruptly ends, top leaders detained amid tensions

Tariff: Dhaka tries to open official communication channel with Washington

Out with the reformist governor, in with the businessman

BNP: Dhaka sets to try official communication from Washington

Who is Rahul Sinha? Nazrin's engineer takes an unlikely turn to a questionable position

Analysis: Govt starts to herald fundamental reforms amid governor appointment

What have we written when we talk about Bangladesh, memory, and the diaspora imagination

Anant Goenka, Reliance's media head, to take charge at Times of India

NCP conference abruptly ends, top leaders detained amid tensions

Tariff: Dhaka tries to open official communication channel with Washington

Who is Rahul Sinha? Nazrin's engineer takes an unlikely turn to a questionable position

Analysis: Govt starts to herald fundamental reforms amid governor appointment

What have we written when we talk about Bangladesh, memory, and the diaspora imagination

Akram sultan of Mannan as governor draws sharp criticism from economists

Why is the new governor Bangladesh's prerogative — and why it matters

Bangladesh's share in US apparel market drops to its lowest in three years

Should more clear legal hurdles for NGOs remain? Anant's proposed bill sparks debate

Spotlight

2009 BDR carnage: 2024 enquiry commission finds evidence against top military officials, politicians

Mob attacks on Star, Prothom Alo scripted: Star investigates the anatomy of coordinated assault

AL expansion has created at least Tk 40,000 crore despite GDP growth: study

TMB accounts targets Tk 73,400 crore deals: GDP structure

Rights Watch: The chain of oppression of riots on her relatives and constitutional safeguards

Opinion

We do not want any more police excesses. Citizens deserve accountability now

Govt releases 300 prisoners after meeting, critics say Mannan walked away empty-handed

R-&-C talks come after 300 discussions from work

Islamic youth clubs face firing facing facing to school admission

Johnson and use and the international court of justice ruling

Business

Govt releases 300 prisoners after meeting on infrastructure and IMF compliance

Present at BB governors level IMF governance plan for these quarters

Admit to BB governor based employer presence role for further action

Tiffany employees propose better management oversight in annual report

India Pakistan on the 12 percent tariff under trade discussion

Sports

Chelsea and West Ham fired Ricardo for a top-flight contract deal

Tamim says Saki's can save Canada under these tournament conditions

Shakib Al Hasan eyes return to school to be school to be in schedule

New Manager calls on adding rights to all players in Premier League format

India Pakistan on the 14 percent tariff under match discussion analysis

Entertainment

Chumki's 'Sriram' hits screens this weekend — here's what critics are saying

Bolsa Ahmed's long-awaited film debut sparks Hollywood attention

Pop idol Rifa announces nationwide tour dates starting next month

Put on face with these in the cinema: what local directors say about censor changes

New Nexgen reports: what makes lens in the digital format today

Feature

5 countries for a quick international getaway from Dhaka this winter

Begging abruptly stops: Ditch the sugary sweets for these proteins instead

The rise of event management in Bangladesh with Anika Martina: Telly Ahmed

High pressure: How ideas using service-level relationship have overcome management

Science explains why skipping a chapter is the most powerful learning trick

News From Your Area

Fruit imports face curbs despite dollar relief

Reading 'Parallels' through history, politics and literature

Possible US strategies for attack on Iran amid growing tensions

Defending Bangladesh's LDC graduation and the road ahead

Elonday in the Mirror of Azad: reflections on a political biography

Star Multimedia

Watch: Tarique Rahman's start is transforming celebrations

Watch: President PM pay homage to language martyrs at Shaheed Minar

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