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EU considering Canada as 'associate member,' von der Leyen says
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday the EU and Canada continue to explore Canada becoming the union
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Rains likely across country: BMD
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain or thundershowers across the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9 am on Saturday.
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Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka offers urban staycation deals
Dhaka: Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka has introduced special staycation packages, inviting guests to enjoy a relaxing city break with accommodation, wellness and leisure benefits.
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Actor Sir Patrick Stewart attends a conference at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in Cannes, France, on 23 June 2022. File Photo: Reuters
Stewart became an actor at age 18 and gained acclaim on the stage as a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company beginning in the 1960s. But it was not until after he was hired at age 47 for "Star Trek: The Next Generation" — a TV series that ran from 1987 to 1994 as a sequel to the original 1960s "Star Trek" — that he gained mainstream fame, acting into his 80s.
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When we pass through Farmgate, one of the busiest junctions in Dhaka, the thought of farming rarely crosses our minds.
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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his wife Dr Zubaida Rahman are pictured at Dhaka airport upon returning home from Japan on 30 October 2026. Photo: PMO
During the visit, Bangladesh and Japan signed six cooperation instruments covering coastal security, economic relations, the investment climate, agriculture, skills development, fisheries, livestock and climate change.
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Bangladeshi teen sets periodic table recitation record
Dhaka: K M Fahad, a 15-year-old student from Jhenaidah Cadet College, has set a Guinness World Records title by reciting all the elements of the periodic table in only 29.98 seconds.
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Records galore continues in 35th National Swimming Championships
Competitors set several new national records across swimming and diving events on the second day of the ongoing Max Group 35th National
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Early this year, I visited the Barbican Estate, a sprawling mixed-use housing complex in London’s historic financial district.
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Afghan musicians defy Taliban music ban to preserve centuries-old traditions
Music once echoed through Kabul's streets, filling cafes, restaurants and homes across the Afghan capital. But under Taliban rule, those sounds have largely disappeared, forcing musicians to abandon their professions and practise their art in secrecy.
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Striped bass fishing faces uncertain future as population declines along US East Coast
For more than six decades, striped bass fishing has been a major passion for Bill Jakob. He still remembers spending entire nights casting into the rough waves off Montauk and returning with eight or nine fish weighing up to 40 pounds (18 kilograms) each.
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On Thursday, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) approved a three-year extension for Bangladesh to prepare for graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category, rescheduling it for November 24, 2029.
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Dhaka gears up for Halloween with parties, music and art events
Although Halloween is not part of Bengali tradition, various events in the capital reflect a growing interest in the celebration. This year, the line-up includes everything from ghost-themed activities and horror film screenings to music performances and art exhibitions.
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Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘King’ sets record with Rs 175 crore overseas rights deal
Shah Rukh Khan-starrer “King” has reportedly secured an overseas theatrical distribution deal worth Rs 175 crore, setting a new record for Indian cinema.
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Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal has "reacted very well" following the disappointment of the Ballon d'Or being awarded to Harry Kane, his coach Hansi Flick said on Friday.
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Defending champions India have announced a 28-member squad for the upcoming SAFF Championship in Dhaka, with their Under-23 head coach Naushad Moosa set to take charge of a largely second-string side as the senior team prepares for two friendlies against New Zealand.
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3 die of dengue, 1,262 hospitalised in
Three people died of dengue in the last 24 hours till 8:00 am today while 1,262 were hospitalised after being infected with the mosquito-borne disease...
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India says trade deal with US will not hurt its farmers
India will not compromise the interests of its farmers or stakeholders in a trade deal with the US and will have a strong advantage once the agreement is sealed, Indian ...
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Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez believes the Albiceleste would have beaten Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final had the contest gone to a penalty shootout, insisting he was confident of coming out on top from the spot.
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Former schoolmates Ryan Rickelton and Wiaan Mulder hit centuries and swung the series-deciding third Test in South Africa's favour at Newlands on Friday.
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