Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is welcomed by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, upon his arrival at the European Parliament ahead of the State of the European Union address (SOTEU), in Strasbourg, France, 16 September, 2026.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is welcomed by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, upon his arrival at the European Parliament ahead of the State of the European Union address (SOTEU), in Strasbourg, France, 16 September, 2026.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen wanted to give Canada a special status within the EU. But Germany and other member states have raised objections ahead of a summit in Montreal.

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Bangladesh crumble as Warrican takes five

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National Youth Fair postponed, says State Minister

The seven-day National Youth Fair, which was scheduled to take place from November 1 to 7 at the old trade

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How was Tahsif Sauri’s body recovered?

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File photo of a train veering off the tracks. Photo: TBS

Mahera Station Master Rakibul Islam said the rear portion of the last coach of the Neelsagar Express (765), travelling from Dhaka to Nilphamari, went off the tracks.

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758 primary schools in Gaibandha run without head teachers, affecting classroom teaching

As many as 758 of the 1,464 government primary schools in Gaibandha are operating without head teachers, affecting classroom teaching and administrative activities at the institutions, particularly in remote and char areas.

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Fuel prices to remain unchanged in November

The government has decided to keep the prices of diesel, octane, petrol and kerosene unchanged for November.According to a notification issued by the Energy and Mineral Resources Division on Thursday, the existing prices will remain effective throughout November.Under the existing rates, diesel is s

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Azerbaijan president skips Turkey-hosted summit amid growing tensions between allies

Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev's absence from a regional summit hosted by Turkey on Friday has fuelled speculation about growing tensions between the two traditionally close allies.

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Shadman completes third Test century, then falls

Shadman Islam completed his third Test century in the first over of the second day against West Indies at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on Thursday

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BNP, Jamaat candidates vote in Thakurgaon-1 by-election

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Crackdown on drug, juvenile gangs: 351 more detained in Cumilla

Police have detained 351 more people in a special drive against drug traders, juvenile gangs and snatchers across Cumilla district.

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Every minute counts: Recognising stroke symptoms

On World Stroke Day, health experts urge the public to recognise warning signs, seek emergency care without delay and avoid

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Marico Bangladesh declares 350pc interim cash dividend

Marico Bangladesh has declared a 350 per cent interim cash dividend for the six months ended September this year, despite a decline in profit amid higher raw material costs.

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Garment workers block road, snarling traffic in Mirpur

They are protesting to demand a minimum monthly salary of Tk 30,000

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BSEC moves to revise mutual fund rules, seeks stakeholder input

The Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) is reviewing its mutual fund rules to strengthen the sector, protect investors and boost institutional investment in the capital market.

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Dhaka's air quality moderate, ranks 20th globally

Dhaka ranked 20th among the world's most polluted cities on Thursday morning, recording an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 96 at 10:40am.The city's air quality was classified as ‘moderate’, indicating little to no risk to the general public, although a small number of unusually

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What has Khamenei said about Iran’s stance in talks with US?

As diplomatic efforts to end the US-Israel war on Iran appear to gather pace, Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has signalled that Tehran will not soften its terms for ending the conflict.In a meeting on Tuesday with Mohsen Rezaei, the secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security C

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Bangladesh post 272 in first innings against West Indies

Bangladesh were bowled out for 272 in their first innings on the second day of the first Test against West

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US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T Christensen and Chittagong Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Mohammed Amirul Haque attend a meeting with chamber leaders and businesspeople at the World Trade Centre in Chattogram on 28 October 2026. Photo: Courtesy

Chattogram Chamber president calls for US investment in logistics, ports and economic zones.

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