The new alternative to passwords

Passkeys / The new alternative to passwords

Online identity theft and social media account hacking are surging rapidly. Experts and tech giants are recommending passkeys as an alternative to traditional passwords. So, what is a passkey, how does it work, and how secure is it, really?

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Bangladesh's shame / Why a Freedom Fighter must be buried in dark?

A nation that allows its Freedom Fighters to be denied peace in death undermines the very principles upon which it was founded.

- Opinion

Why a Freedom Fighter must be buried in dark?

Slapping the ‘abuser’ in Tongi madrasa / A child lost in the battle over justice

The video has triggered outrage across Bangladesh. In it, an aggrieved father confronts a madrasa vice principal accused of sexually harassing his seven-year-old daughter. Accompanied by relatives and some local people, he seeks answers from the teacher, Moslem Ahmed, at the madrasa compound in Tongi, Gazipur. The confrontation soon turns physical. As emotions boil over, the teacher is slapped and beaten. Police later rescue him.

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A child lost in the battle over justice

What is driving Europe's wave of protests?

Europe is witnessing growing protests over rising living costs, the housing crisis, student unrest, teacher shortages and poor public services. Violent clashes, looting, arson and tougher policing reflect growing public anger, economic insecurity and declining trust in governments. Details in the video...

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What is driving Europe's wave of protests?
Today’s top 5 news stories

Today’s top 5 news stories

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Today’s top 5 business stories

Today’s top 5 business stories

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Have mercy, ‘Mother of All Bombs’!

Have mercy, ‘Mother of All Bombs’!

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Alert / Devices can now get hacked without even clicking!

A year-long investigation by Al Jazeera and the Canadian cyber research group Citizen Lab has uncovered the first confirmed case of a zero-click spyware attack delivered through targeted digital advertising. It sounds alarming, but what exactly is a zero-click spyware attack, and how does it work?

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Devices can now get hacked without even clicking!
How Bangladesh's farmers beat floods

Floating garden / How Bangladesh's farmers beat floods

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Tesla’s flying roadster: Spectacle or the future of driving?

Tesla’s flying roadster: Spectacle or the future of driving?

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The new alternative to passwords

Passkeys / The new alternative to passwords

Online identity theft and social media account hacking are surging rapidly. Experts and tech giants are recommending passkeys as an alternative to traditional passwords. So, what is a passkey, how does it work, and how secure is it, really?

- Explainer

What is driving Europe's wave of protests?

What is driving Europe's wave of protests?

Europe is witnessing growing protests over rising living costs, the housing crisis, student unrest, teacher shortages and poor public services. Violent clashes, looting, arson and tougher policing reflect growing public anger, economic insecurity and declining trust in governments. Details in the video...

- Explainer

Have mercy, ‘Mother of All Bombs’!

Have mercy, ‘Mother of All Bombs’!

A bomb so powerful that it earned the name “Mother of All Bombs” is back in the spotlight as the United States weighs military options against Iranian energy and nuclear facilities.

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Dengue Shock Syndrome: Danger lurks even when fever falls

Dengue Shock Syndrome: Danger lurks even when fever falls

The fever drops, but the real danger begins. In this episode of Beyond Headlines, we break down Dengue Shock Syndrome—a deceptive, life-threatening complication. Discover why patients often crash right as their temperature normalizes, the critical warning signs to watch for, and how seeking early medical attention can ultimately save lives.

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Modi under fire: India’s democratic crisis

Modi under fire: India’s democratic crisis

India’s political storm is intensifying as voter list irregularities, protests and questions over democratic freedoms put Narendra Modi’s government under pressure.

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Can the Global South speak with a single voice?

BRICS / Can the Global South speak with a single voice?

What happens when countries that represent a huge share of the world’s population come together while wars, tariffs and energy crises are shaking the global economy?

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Earth isn't getting angrier. So why does it feel that way?

Earth isn't getting angrier. So why does it feel that way?

Scroll through the news on any given day and there is a good chance that somewhere on the planet, something is burning, flooding, shaking or collapsing.

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When more partnerships don't mean more protection

When more partnerships don't mean more protection

What if a country could have friends everywhere and still have no one willing to fight for it?

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Inflation is falling. Why does the cost of living still feel so expensive?

Inflation is falling. Why does the cost of living still feel so expensive?

Food inflation has eased, but rent, utilities, transport and other recurring costs remain high, while wages continue to lag behind the rising cost of living.

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What is driving Europe's wave of protests?

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What is driving Europe's wave of protests?

Have mercy, ‘Mother of All Bombs’!

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Have mercy, ‘Mother of All Bombs’!

Devices can now get hacked without even clicking!

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Alert / Devices can now get hacked without even clicking!

Economy stabilising - why not businesses?

Economy stabilising - why not businesses?

Macroeconomic indicators suggest Bangladesh is stabilizing, but on the ground, weak investment and low credit growth reveal a hesitant business landscape.

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Why a Freedom Fighter must be buried in dark?

Bangladesh's shame / Why a Freedom Fighter must be buried in dark?

A nation that allows its Freedom Fighters to be denied peace in death undermines the very principles upon which it was founded.

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Slapping the ‘abuser’ in Tongi madrasa / A child lost in the battle over justice

Wasim Bin Habib - - Opinion

A child lost in the battle over justice

Radda centre attack / What comes after MP Ferdousy’s resignation?

Wasim Bin Habib - - Opinion

What comes after MP Ferdousy’s resignation?

The Unfinished Memoirs: Why stop sales if not banned?

Wasim Bin Habib - - Opinion

The Unfinished Memoirs: Why stop sales if not banned?

Law and order / Actions needed to restore public confidence

Wasim Bin Habib - - Opinion

Actions needed to restore public confidence

Measles / A thousand children's deaths and counting… When will it stop?

Wasim Bin Habib

A road safety crisis we refuse to fix

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SSC results / A failure beyond the students

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Today’s top 5 news stories

Today’s top 5 news stories

Beyond Headlines brings together the five biggest news stories of the day in one concise news digest to keep readers informed about the developments that matter. Here’s the news digest for 27th October 2026.

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Today’s top 5 business stories

Today’s top 5 business stories

Beyond Headlines brings together the five biggest business stories of the day in one concise news digest to keep readers informed about the developments that matter. Here’s the news digest for 27th October 2026.

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Today’s top 5 news stories

Today’s top 5 news stories

Beyond Headlines brings together the five biggest news stories of the day in one concise news digest to keep readers informed about the developments that matter. Here’s the news digest for 26th October 2026.

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Today’s top 5 business stories

Today’s top 5 business stories

Beyond Headlines brings together the five biggest business stories of the day in one concise news digest to keep readers informed about the developments that matter. Here’s the news digest for 26th October 2026.

- Digest