Bangladesh gets 3 more years before LDC graduation
The extension gives Bangladesh until 24 November 2029 to strengthen export competitiveness, implement economic reforms and prepare for the loss of trade preferences and other LDC-specific benefits.
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Two protesting organisations announce one-day relaxation but say indefinite blockade will continue afterwards
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Australia tighten grip as S Africa stumble
A 40-run lead leaves the team vulnerable on a turning Newlands pitch
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Fisherman shot dead at Hijla
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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Swiss prosecutors say circumstances and motive remain under investigation
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3 political activists killed in Ctg, Pabna
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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Police pass allegations about Meghan’s father overseas
UK police to refer allegations about Duchess Meghan's father to overseas agencies
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The remarks came as Trump criticised Harris over immigration policy under former president Joe Biden.
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BNP candidate wins big
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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New rules to rein in battery rickshaws
The regulations will apply to all battery-powered rickshaws plying across the country’s all city corporations
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Yemen’s hospitals struggle as fighting intensifies
Yemen’s hospitals struggle with shortages amid war
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Family suspects ex-BAF officer murdered
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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A final call for help, then a death under suspicion
A desperate video call to her father, a plea to be rescued from alleged abuse and an abrupt disconnection were among the last known moments of 24-year-old Jumratun Nessa Barsha, whose death at her husband’s home in Dhaka has prompted a murder investigation. Barsha had...
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Trump’s unusual fixation on men’s physiques raises questions about his campaign strategy
President Donald Trump has recently drawn attention for repeatedly commenting on the physical attributes of prominent men and public figures during campaign appearances. From praising Ohio Senator Jon Husted’s muscular physique to making remarks about golf legend Arnold Palmer’s anatomy, Trump’s comments have sparked curiosity, amusement and debate about the purpose behind his unusual public […]
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Over 1 lakh teaching posts vacant at schools, colleges
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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Seeks Delawar Hosen’s cooperation in constituency development; both pledge to maintain cordial relations despite political differences
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Bata Bangladesh reports 189% EPS growth in Q3 2026
Bata Bangladesh, a leading footwear brand, reported year-on-year turnover growth of 15% in the third quarter of 2026 (July–September), with YTD growth 11%, reflecting the resilience of its core business amid challenging global and domestic economic conditions. The...
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Anthropic eyes record-breaking IPO amid warnings of AI’s existential risks
Anthropic, the artificial intelligence company behind the Claude chatbot, is reportedly preparing for a potentially record-breaking initial public offering (IPO) that could value the company at as much as $2 trillion. The proposed listing highlights the growing financial ambitions of the AI industry, but it also raises questions about profitability, infrastructure spending, and the potentially […]
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CPC discipline conclave sees record expulsions, absences
China's Communist Party conclave on toughening discipline sees record expulsions, absences
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Marset’s defense challenges DEA phone search, raising questions over evidence handling
Lawyers representing Sebastián Marset, the alleged South American drug trafficker known as the “King of the South,” have challenged the US Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) handling and search of a mobile phone seized in Bolivia. The defense argues that uncertainty surrounding the device’s seizure, transfer to US authorities, and examination raises serious questions about the […]
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