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Tofail Ahmed: The unsung architect behind 'Bangabandhu' title
Tofail Ahmed: The unsung architect behind 'Bangabandhu' title

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by SM Tanjil Ul Haque

Tofail Ahmed: The unsung architect behind 'Bangabandhu' title

The tumultuous 1960s. On a February evening at the Race Course Maidan, the sky-shattering roar of lakhs of people echoed the name 'Bangabandhu' — a title that remains immortal and radiant in the hearts of Bengalis. The architect of that title was Tofail Ahmed. The veteran leader breathed his last while undergoing treatment at the capital's Square Hospital at around 3:30 pm on Monday, June 1. He was 82.

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Farhad Mazhar’s Claim on US Role in Bangladesh Regime Change
Farhad Mazhar’s Claim on US Role in Bangladesh Regime Change

Farhad Mazhar’s Claim on US Role in Bangladesh Regime Change

Do you agree with the claim made by thinker and poet Farhad Mazhar that the United States orchestrated the regime change in Bangladesh and is effectively the one in power now?

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Lamine Yamal named La Liga Player of the Year ahead of World Cup
Lamine Yamal named La Liga Player of the Year ahead of World Cup

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Lamine Yamal named La Liga Player of the Year ahead of World Cup

Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has been named La Liga Player of the Year, the Spanish league authorities announced on Friday, June 5.

Australia arrives in Bangladesh after 15 years for bilateral series
Australia arrives in Bangladesh after 15 years for bilateral series

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Australia arrives in Bangladesh after 15 years for bilateral series

The Australian cricket team arrived in Bangladesh on Friday afternoon, June 5, to play white-ball series across two formats. The team landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to play three ODIs and three T20Is.

Three Bangladeshi TV channels secure FIFA World Cup broadcast rights
Three Bangladeshi TV channels secure FIFA World Cup broadcast rights

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Three Bangladeshi TV channels secure FIFA World Cup broadcast rights

Millions of football fans in Bangladesh can finally breathe a sigh of relief as uncertainty surrounding the broadcast of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has come to an end. Just days before the tournament kicks off, three local television channels have secured the official broadcasting rights, ensuring nationwide access to football’s biggest spectacle.

Ivory Coast stun France, Iraq hold Spain in Pre-World Cup friendlies
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Ivory Coast stun France, Iraq hold Spain in Pre-World Cup friendlies

World Cup preparations took a surprise turn as European giants France and Spain were both shaken in their latest international friendlies on Thursday night (June 4).

Bangladesh set for historic first friendly against San Marino tonight
Bangladesh set for historic first friendly against San Marino tonight

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Bangladesh set for historic first friendly against San Marino tonight

Bangladesh will embark on a new chapter in their football journey when they take on San Marino in an international friendly on Friday night (June 5), marking the country's first-ever match against a European side on European soil.

Bangladesh-Australia series ticket prices start at Tk 200
Bangladesh-Australia series ticket prices start at Tk 200

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Bangladesh-Australia series ticket prices start at Tk 200

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has announced the ticket pricing structure for the upcoming One Day International (ODI) series against Australia, setting the minimum price at Tk 200 for Eastern Gallery seats.

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Mamata holds closed-door meeting amid party rebellion
Mamata holds closed-door meeting amid party rebellion

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by VB Desk, International

Mamata holds closed-door meeting amid party rebellion

Amid political speculation following the West Bengal assembly election defeat, Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee held a closed-door meeting at her Kalighat residence on Friday, June 5, with a limited number of leaders. The small number of invitees has sparked widespread discussion in political circles.

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Activists held following ‘Joy Bangla’ chants after Tofail Ahmed’s janaza

Activists held following ‘Joy Bangla’ chants after Tofail Ahmed’s janaza

Activists held following ‘Joy Bangla’ chants after Tofail Ahmed’s janaza

The first funeral of senior Awami League leader Tofail Ahmed was held at Masjid-ut-Taqwa in the capital's Dhanmondi. After the funeral, the leaders and activists took out a procession with the slogan 'Joy Bangla', but the police lathi-charged them and dispersed them and detained 10 to 15 people.

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Tofail Ahmed: The unsung architect behind 'Bangabandhu' title
Tofail Ahmed: The unsung architect behind 'Bangabandhu' title

by SM Tanjil Ul Haque

Tofail Ahmed: The unsung architect behind 'Bangabandhu' title

The tumultuous 1960s. On a February evening at the Race Course Maidan, the sky-shattering roar of lakhs of people echoed the name 'Bangabandhu' — a title that remains immortal and radiant in the hearts of Bengalis. The architect of that title was Tofail Ahmed. The veteran leader breathed his last while undergoing treatment at the capital's Square Hospital at around 3:30 pm on Monday, June 1. He was 82.

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M A Manzur's involvement in assassination of President Ziaur Rahman still unclear
M A Manzur's involvement in assassination of President Ziaur Rahman still unclear

by Amin Ahmed Chowdhury Bir Bikram

M A Manzur's involvement in assassination of President Ziaur Rahman still unclear

President Ziaur Rahman was violently assassinated by a faction of army officers at the Chattogram Circuit House during the early hours of May 30, 1981. This marked the second assassination of a President of the People's Republic of Bangladesh within a decade following the nation's independence. A key figure in this incident was Major General M.A. Manzur. It is important to note that after the assassination of President Ziaur Rahman, M.A. Manzur assumed responsibility for the entire event and orchestrated a rebellion in Chattogram. He also put forth four demands, which included the declaration of martial law. Furthermore, he proclaimed the establishment of a revolutionary council. However, M.A. Manzur soon lost control amidst the unfolding events. Subsequently, he was also brutally killed in the Chattogram Cantonment on June 2. Former army officer Major General (Retd.) Amin Ahmed Chowdhury Bir Bikram candidly discussed these events in 2012, 31 years after the assassination of President Ziaur Rahman. It is essential to highlight that Major General (Retd.) Amin Ahmed Chowdhury was a close associate of President Ziaur Rahman, both professionally and personally. He fought alongside Ziaur Rahman during the Liberation War in 1971.

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Renewable energy: A new window to a sustainable future
Renewable energy: A new window to a sustainable future

by AKM Jasim Uddin

Renewable energy: A new window to a sustainable future

As the world grapples with an ongoing energy crisis, the need for renewable energy has never been more urgent. The price of fossil fuels continues to rise globally, and the impacts of climate change are being felt by communities around the world. Bangladesh, with its increasing population and growing energy demands, faces the dual challenge of improving access to energy while also addressing environmental concerns.

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Can music really lift your mood
Can music really lift your mood

by VB Desk

Can music really lift your mood

Feeling sad is a natural part of life. Sometimes it comes from distance from a loved one, failure, or even without any clear reason at all. During such moments, many people turn to music for comfort. But the question is: what kind of music should you listen to when you're feeling down? Sad songs, or upbeat tunes?

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No scope for advancing old loan deal with Bangladesh: IMF
No scope for advancing old loan deal with Bangladesh: IMF

by VB Desk

No scope for advancing old loan deal with Bangladesh: IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has categorically ruled out advancing the previous loan arrangement with Bangladesh under its existing structure, citing the country's profound political transition as making the old framework both legally and strategically irreversible.

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