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5 injured in clash between supporters of two BNP MPs in Cumilla
New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs
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Getting another chance to graduate right
Bangladesh’s three-year extension before graduating from the least developed country (LDC) category is welcome news, but it should also serve as a serious reminder of the work that remains. The deadline has moved to November 2029, which means the country can use this...
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US senator slams oil firms for profiting $130bn from war on Iran
US Senator Chris Van Hollen has criticised oil companies for profiting off the US-led war on Iran while Americans have paid the rising fuel cost.“Since Trump started this illegal & senseless war in Iran, his buddies in Big Oil have made $130 BILLION in profit while American households have
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New wage board for RMG workers by Sunday: Labour minister
The government will form a new wage board for garment workers by Sunday, Labour Minister Ariful Haque Chowdhury said after a meeting with garment labour leaders at his residence on Friday.
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Saudi Arabia refunds Tk10.23 cr withheld from Bangladesh over Hajj pilgrims’ medical expenses
Saudi Arabia has refunded 3,091,243 riyals, equivalent to approximately Tk 10.23 crore, withheld from Bangladesh over the medical expenses of 340 Bangladeshi Hajj pilgrims during the 2026 Hajj season.
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FBI blames North Korea for record Binance hack
The FBI on Saturday blamed North Korean hackers
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Wake up, Bangladesh. We need sports science
We often see a common scenario, from the remote areas of our country to the international level. The picture is almost the same everywhere. Let me explain, Imagine a football match. Our striker is inside the opponent’s penalty box. He skillfully dribbles...
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Over 12.70 lakh candidates await HSC, equivalent exam results
The results of this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations will be published today (Saturday).The results will be formally unveiled at an event at the Education Ministry at 11am, according to a press release issued by the Bangladesh Inter-Education Board Coordina
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CCTV footage shows former Bangladesh Air Force officer Tahsif Souri shaking hands with Dwip before the two left on a motorcycle at 6:31pm on Tuesday (27 October). Photo: Courtesy
Dwip was taken into PBI custody from a residence on Babar Road in Dhaka's Mohammadpur area on Thursday night (29 October) for questioning.
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Rubio, Turkish FM discuss US-Iran negotiations
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of a G20 foreign ministers meeting in the US, according to the state-run Anadolu Agency.The pair discussed US-Iran negotiations, the situation in Gaza, Russia’s war in Ukraine, other regional devel
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Dhaka must provide clean, accessible women-only public toilets to protect female commuters’ health, privacy and dignity and make urban spaces more inclusive.
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NBR takes DCs onboard to tighten jewellery oversight for VAT netting
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has involved deputy commissioners (DCs) across the country in tightening oversight of gold and jewellery businesses to curb VAT evasion and boost revenue collection.
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FBI blames North Korea for stolen billions from Binance in biggest hack in history
The theft of billions of dollars from Binance within a matter of minutes, the biggest crypto heist in history, was orchestrated by North Korean hackers, the FBI said Saturday.
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Surface-to-air missile launcher of the Patriot system, newly added to the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) stands at an army base in Sochaczew, Poland,18 December, 2024. Photo: Reuters
Zelenskiy said on Monday that Ukraine had been waiting for almost a month for the US to approve critical missile supplies, as Russia stepped up attacks on energy and civilian infrastructure.
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Indian opposition renews protest over voter list revision
Thousands of demonstrators from India
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President calls for skills-based training, support for young entrepreneurs
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Sunday called for expanding skills-based training, providing financial support to small entrepreneurs and creating employment opportunities for young people to harness the country
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Experts say country has plenty of plans but weak record of delivering them.
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Why is tension between Trump and Modi in the spotlight ahead of the midterm elections?
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Two foreigners die in suspected electrocution at five-star hotel pool
Dhaka: A Lufthansa crew member and another foreign guest died, and two others were injured after a suspected electrical leak at a hotel swimming pool in Bengaluru, India, police said.
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Youth hacked to death in Khulna
A young man was hacked to death by miscreants in the Labanchora area of Khulna city on Saturday night.
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