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4 of the 5 killed are from the same family, were going to hospital

In Faridpur, a head-on collision between a Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) bus and an ambulance resulted in the deaths of five people, including four from the same family. The accident occurred on Sunday (May 24) at around 10:30 AM on the Dhaka-Barishal highway at Shankorpasha bus stand in Dangi Union, Nagarkanda Upazila, Faridpur.

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Entertainment

Aishwarya at Cannes, and others seen on the red carpet

Indian actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has a long-standing relationship with the Cannes Film Festival. She has been appearing at this prestigious film festival for many years. This year was no exception. Based on India Today and AFP, let us find out the details in pictures.

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Dhaka

Mother Weeps with Her Head on Her Dead Child's Forehead, Father Stunned Beside Her

Measles. The disease that was almost eradicated from Bangladesh is now pushing children to their deaths. One by one, small faces, many of whom have not yet learned to call ‘mother’ properly, have not even been able to see the colors of the world well—their lives are being stopped in the midst of fever, cough, red spots, and shortness of breath. The death toll is no longer just a number. 100, 200, 300—counting like this, 499. One day, it will reach 500. And then, maybe somewhere in a hospital bed, or in a mud house in a village, a mother or father will put their hand on their child’s forehead and tremble.

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Entertainment

I was a victim of inappropriate touch in childhood: Priyanti Urbi

Some events a person can never forget—time only teaches him to live in silence. Actress Priyanti Urbi recently shared an emotional status on social media about her horrific childhood experience. She said on social media that she was a victim of inappropriate touching as a child. The memory haunts her even today.

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Country

Gentle Jarul in Green Tea Gardens

Purple zinnia flowers amidst greenery

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Country

The Allure of Branding and GI Products

Although the centuries-old traditional tea industry of Bangladesh is currently successful in production, it has not been able to diversify and establish a strong position in the global market. While countries like Sri Lanka or India are ensuring high prices in the global market by using their own tea branding and Geographical Indication (GI) recognition, Bangladesh is still more dependent on traditional production and the domestic market. However, although 62 products have received Geographical Indication (GI) recognition in the country in the last 10 years, traditional tea has not yet received GI recognition. In this case, the right process

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Economy

Will We Run After the IMF for Loans, the Finance Minister Asks

Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury has said that running the country as before will not work. He said that the financing structure has changed as a reason. His question is, "Should I run after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to get a loan at 1 to 2 percent interest? Or should I form a fund tomorrow morning and introduce it into my country's market? If I get a good return on investment, why should I wait to see who will give me money, when, and on what terms? What do I need?" The 'Crisis Budget and Public Expectations' series organized by Prothom Alo today, Thursday

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National

US Ambassador Brent Christensen Rides Rickshaw on Dhaka Streets

US Ambassador Brent Christensen drives a rickshaw on the streets of Dhaka

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Sports

Germany Announces World Cup Squad with Neuer's Return

Germany has announced its World Cup squad, including Manuel Neuer. The 40-year-old goalkeeper had retired from international football in 2024. Not only has he been recalled to the squad, but coach Julian Nagelsmann has also designated him as the number one goalkeeper.

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World

Putin-Xi's 'dear friend' address – Criticism of Trump, but was Moscow's interest protected?

During Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to China, Beijing might be mistaken for Moscow, even for a moment. As Chinese President Xi Jinping walked down the red carpet into the Great Hall of the People with Putin, the Chinese military band played the romantic Russian classic "Moscow Night."

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Country

Lamentations in the family of a businessman shot on a boat in the Padma River

Even after 48 hours of shooting and kidnapping Swapan Bepari, his body has not been found. Relatives are searching for his body in the Padma River on behalf of the family in a boat. Although a case has been filed in this regard at the police station, the police say that since the body has not been found, the case has not been accepted as a murder case for now. The case has been registered based on the description of the plaintiff. If the body is found, the case will be converted into a murder case. Swapan Bepari, son of Siddiq Bepari of Kalidaskhali village in Chak Rajapur union of Bagha upazila of Rajshahi, was found dead on Monday night.

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Politics

Supreme Court Secretariat abolition decision reflects government's authoritarian mindset: DUCSU

The Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) has called the ruling BNP government's decision to abolish the Supreme Court Secretariat a "manifestation of authoritarian attitudes". They have strongly demanded that the government immediately reconsider the decision, reinstate the Supreme Court Secretariat and ensure full administrative and institutional independence of the judiciary.

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Dhaka

Bashundhara is like another state within a state.

The government has decided to bring the Bashundhara residential area under the control of Dhaka North City Corporation. The decision was taken at a cabinet meeting on May 7.

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