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January 2, 2025

‘Their financial security state’s responsibility’

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday said the ensuring financial security of the families of the martyrs and the injured in the students-people's uprising is the state's responsibility. "It is the responsibility of the state to…

Wait for textbooks gets longer

Most students did not receive new textbooks on the first day of the year mainly because of printing and shipping delays. Only 4 crore against a need of 9.19 crore copies of primary school books, and 1.9 crore against 30.96 crore…

Gaza babies die from winter cold

Yahya al-Batran clutched the tiny clothes of his dead newborn son Jumaa, just days after the baby died from the cold in their tent in war-torn Gaza. "We are watching our children die before our eyes," said the 44-year-old. Their baby…

New Orleans truck attack: what we know so far

The United States saw 2025 begin with a violent attack, after a man drove deliberately at high speed into a crowd of New Year's revelers in New Orleans, killing at least 15 people and wounding dozens more. Here is what we know so…

Palestinian Authority suspends Al Jazeera broadcasts

The Palestinian Authority on Wednesday ordered the suspension of broadcasts by Qatar-based Al Jazeera across the Palestinian territories, accusing the network of airing "inciting content", official media reported. "The specialised…

No black and white in BPL, only grey areas

The Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) returned under seemingly auspicious circumstances, with a youth festival lending a vibrant touch to the event. Yet beneath the surface glamour lies a troubling reality as the tournament began without…

Arsenal close gap on Liverpool as Jesus stars again

Arsenal closed the gap on Premier League leaders Liverpool to six points as Gabriel Jesus extended his hot-streak in a 3-1 win at Brentford on Wednesday. Mikel Arteta's side were rocked by Bryan Mbeumo's first-half goal at the Gtech…

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