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Bangladesh on the back foot at Tea
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Saudi Arabia death penalty for Bangladeshi nationals
Saudi Arabia has reported Houthi missiles fired in the regions of Makkah several times, with the group denying it fired towards the holy city
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PBI recovers motorcycle linked to ex-BAF officer's death
The Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) has recovered the motorcycle at the centre of the investigation into the death of former Bangladesh Air Force Flight Lt KM Tahsif Shouri.
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Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman speaking at the inauguration of the e-Family Appeals Court in the conference room of the Dhaka Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court on Thursday (29 October). Photo: TBS
He said the government is considering allowing accused people to appear in court digitally instead of transporting them from prisons.
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Spain sends 16 migrants, including Bangladeshis, back to Morocco
Spain has sent 16 migrants, including Bangladeshis, back to Morocco after rejecting their asylum applications in the Spanish enclave of
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Vision screening should be part of driving license test: State Minister
State Minister for Road Transport and Highways Division and Ministry of Railways Habibur Rashid on Thursday stressed the need for regular vision screening and healthcare for professional drivers, particularly during the issuance and renewal of driving licences, to ensure safer roads.
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South Korean groups demand removal of Itaewon disaster footage from 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4'
The seconds-long clips appear in a sequence depicting civilian casualties during a fictional North Korean invasion of South Korea. They show paramedics and bystanders performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) on victims, bodies lying on the road and a victim being carried away on a stretcher
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TOAB President Mohammad Hanif, among others, at a press conference at Crowne Plaza Dhaka Airport on Tuesday, 27 October 2026. Photo: TBS
Organised by the Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh (TOAB), the three-day fair is being held at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre (BCFCC) in Agargaon under the theme “AI-Powered Tourism, Sustainable Destinations”.
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Cyclone Arnab leaves 6 dead in India
Thousands of electricity poles have been damaged, leaving several districts without power
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Train services with northern region suspended as train derails in Tangail
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G20 diplomats face deep divisions ahead of Atlanta meeting
Top diplomats from the Group of 20 (G20) economies are meeting in Atlanta on Friday and Saturday amid deep divisions over wars, trade and global security.
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Early prep lowered dengue deaths: State Minister
Advance preparation, disease forecasting, and timely supply of essential medical equipment and saline have significantly reduced dengue mortality rates in
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DRU awaits prime minister’s decision on IGP’s remarks
The Dhaka Reporters Unity (DRU) believes the government has taken note of the controversial remarks made by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ali Hossain Fakir regarding “crossfire” and journalists. Government representatives have also addressed the issue. Zahed...
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Costa Rica's President Laura Fernandez attends a press conference at the Presidential House in San Salvador, El Salvador, October 16, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Jose Cabezas
The decision to scrap the application comes after protests from Costa Rica's producer groups, especially from the agriculture sector
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Hong Kong's housing minister resigns after fire investigation finds inadequate oversight
Hong Kong's housing minister resigns after fire investigation finds inadequate oversight Hong Kong leader John Lee apologised Thursday and said his housing secretary resigned after an investigation into the city's deadliest fire in decades found inadequate regulatory oversight. The massive fire t
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Chief Prosecutor calls Hanif verdict ‘Timely’
International Crimes Tribunal Chief Prosecutor Md Aminul Islam has called the verdict against four Awami League leaders, including Mahbubul Alam
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SAU students block Agargaon
Students of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU) blocked the China Friendship Conference Centre intersection in the capital for around
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JCD leader alleges assault by former state minister’s son in Savar
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Netanyahu's coalition of right-wing and far-right parties win 53 of the Knesset's 120 seats, with opposition bloc, led by centrist Gadi Eisenkot, securing 48 seats
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