Column by Mahfuz Anam / An independent judiciary seems near at hand, but can still slip away

Judicial independence is formally guaranteed; its actual implementation will require moral courage from judges themselves.

'Only if doctors confirm, she'll be flown for treatment'

Khaleda Zia's health has deteriorated since yesterday, Fakhrul says

Putin and Modi discuss trade, peace in New Delhi summit

Raft of agreements and deals to be announced

'Sensitive matters like this can't be resolved quickly'

No positive response yet from India regarding Hasina’s extradition, foreign adviser says

Tk 35,000cr more needed to revive the fragile banks

An estimated Tk 70,000 crore, along with time and careful management, would be needed to solve the crisis in the banking sector, said Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur.

Digital Bangladesh vision was just a political slogan

The Awami League’s flagship Digital Bangladesh vision functioned largely as “an architecture of political slogan” rather than a coherent national digital strategy, according to a government-commissioned white paper.

Jeddah welcomes global stars as Red Sea International Film Festival opens

The fifth edition of the Red Sea International Film Festival — now one of the Middle East’s largest cinema events — opened yesterday in Jeddah, marking a significant milestone for Saudi Arabia’s rapidly expanding film industry.

SRK, Kajol unveil DDLJ bronze statue in London

“Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge” (DDLJ) has completed 30 years since its release, and to celebrate the milestone, Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol travelled to London to unveil a bronze sculpture inspired by their iconic pose from the film.

Exporters criticise high bank interest

Say they are losing ground to regional peers

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World Press Photo’s 70th anniversary exhibition opens in Dhaka today

Alam urged visitors to engage with the show as a site for dialogue — not just as a display of award-winning photographs — and to critically consider how visual history is shaped, framed, and contested.

Opinion / Dear mothers, stop coddling your sons

If we want decent men, we must start by raising decent boys.

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T20 cricket’s lingering issues and the BPL

This edition of Pitch Perfect takes a closer look at those concerns.

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BCB prioritises stable coaching setup before T20 WC

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is focusing on ensuring stability in the national team's coaching panel ahead of the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup, having resolved its issues with senior assistant coach Mohammad Salahuddin, and planning to continue with Mohammad Ashraful as the batting coach.