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Seven assessment groups to start operations at temporary office first; full relocation expected by early December.
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8-month ban on catching jatka hilsa begins tonight
A ban on catching jatka, or juvenile hilsa, in the sea and rivers will come into force from midnight tonight (Saturday) and remain in effect until June 30, 2027, in a bid to boost hilsa stocks in the long term and ensure its sustainable conservation.
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TCB to launch sale of packaged spices, tea in November
The state-run Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) plans to introduce packaged turmeric powder, chilli powder and tea in November as part of its efforts to expand its product range, generate additional revenue and reduce its dependence on government subsidies.
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A dense canopy of mature trees provides a vital green lung for the city as it stands in sharp contrast to the sprawling concrete skyline of Dhaka
To accommodate infrastructure, houses, offices, etc., trees get treated as simply an obstruction that needs to be cleared out.
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Footpath shoe vendor killed in Jatrabari road accident
A 27-year-old footpath shoe vendor was killed after being hit by an unidentified vehicle in the capital
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Mobs kill a person everyday in October, up 40% in a month: MSF
Deaths in mob violence increased by nearly 39 percent in October compared to the previous month, while attacks on places of worship belonging to religious minorities rose sharply, raising fresh concerns over human rights, public safety and accountability in Bangladesh, according to a monthly review by the Manabadhikar Sanskriti Foundation (MSF), a national rights body.
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Govt employees ordered to vacate rented out, sublet flats by tomorrow
Strict disciplinary action will be taken against employees found renting out their allotted flats or rooms to others after the deadline.
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Lalon Shah lighthouse of humanity: Dinesh Trivedi
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi on Saturday described Fakir Lalon Shah as the lighthouse of humanity, drawing an analogy with a ship lost at sea that looks for a lighthouse to find its direction.
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Forcing out Ukhiya gas fire risky: BAPEX
Authorities ban entry, smoking and open flames near the site
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B’deshi content creator focuses on education and motivation
Bangladeshi content creator Sheakh Md Zakaria focuses on educational topics, life lessons and motivational messages through his creative work. Based
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Barishal records the steepest decline, while Dhaka tops the list with a 61.80 percent pass rate
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Adnan Zillur Morshed
, PhD, is an architect, architectural historian, urbanist, and public intellectual. He is a professor of architecture and architectural history at the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC, and executive director of the Centre for Inclusive Architecture and Urbanism at BRAC University. Morshed received his Ph.D. and Master’s in architecture from MIT, and BArch from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, where he also taught. He was a 2018 TEDxFoggyBottom speaker at George Washington University. He is the author of multiple books; among them, Impossible Heights: Skyscrapers, Flight, and the Master Builder (University Minnesota Press, 2015), Oculus: A Decade of Insights into Bangladeshi Affairs (University Press Limited, 2012), DAC, Dhaka in 25 Buildings (Altrim Publishers, Barcelona, 2017), and River Rhapsody: A Museum of Rivers and Canals (BRAC University, 2018).
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Bangladesh Law Minister Md Asaduzzaman and Turkish Ambassador to Bangladesh Ramis Sen attend a reception marking Türkiye’s 103rd Republic Day in Dhaka on Thursday (29 October 2026). Photo: BSS
The minister said Bangladesh-Türkiye cooperation now encompasses political dialogue, trade, investment, defence, education, cultural exchanges, and humanitarian assistance.
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Bangladesh seeks stronger Türkiye ties, targets $2bn trade
Bangladesh seeks to deepen relations with Türkiye and raise bilateral trade to US$2 billion and beyond through greater market access, diversified products and stronger business partnerships, Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman has said.Speaking as the chief guest at a
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Russia's President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Kenya's President William Ruto on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow, Russia, 29 October, 2026. Photo: Reuters
Putin said Russia wanted no impediments to navigation in the Baltic Sea.
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Online education platforms are offering alternatives to costly private tuition and coaching, but their long-term prospects depend on paying customers, measurable learning outcomes and access to technology
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Bangladesh finish runners-up in FIFA U-15 World Cup
Bangladesh finished runners-up in Tier E of the FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival after losing 4-1 to the Central
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DU tops Bangladeshi univs in Scopus-indexed research publications
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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Bangladesh collapse after Jaker replaces concussed Mominul
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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