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In the heart of Dhaka stands one of the most extraordinary civic buildings of the twentieth century: the National Parliament Building of Bangladesh.
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Republic of the footpath
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Rana ruled out, Australia tour plan under scrutiny
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OpenAI says its AI models hacked a startup "on its own"
22 July 2026, 10:11 AM
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23 July 2026, 16:36 PM
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Watch / What awaits Sheikh Hasina when she returns to the country?
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Recently, Reuters claimed that she wants to return to the country in December. But the question is, what will happen if Sheikh Hasina returns? Will she face trial? Will she be able to appeal?
Politics and religion has now gotten mixed with support for WC team: Kazi Sabir
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Tajuddin Ahmad: A life for Bangladesh
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On Tajuddin Ahmad's 101st birth anniversary, revisiting his life, leadership, and enduring legacy.
Flightpaths strewn with tall buildings
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Year after year the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has been battling to keep the airspace surrounding Dhaka’s airports clean of buildings that exceed the height limit.
Star Special / Rohingyas coming in through hidden hill routes
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Investigative Stories
They quietly enter Bangladesh via remote forests in Bandarban; local trafficking networks help them evade security checkpoints, find work
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The price of convenience
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Family finds Bobi Begum, missing for 25 years, at her grave
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The untold story behind 1971’s two most haunting photographs
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Invisible children of recycling
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Why Bangladesh’s children are in school but not learning
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The journey of Qawwali across South Asia: Music, mysticism, and cultural exchange
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