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Atomic energy regulatory body approves Stage C entry, paving way for gradual reactor power increases, turbine testing and synchronisation with national grid

HC writ over consular aid to 2 B’deshis executed in Saudi Arabia

A writ petition has been filed with the High Court accusing the Foreign Ministry and other relevant authorities of failing

Real Madrid apologise to China over Mbappe remarks

Real Madrid apologise to Chinese people after Mbappe's Mao 'dictator' comment

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White first came through the pathway during the Ireland Wolves' tour of Bangladesh in early 2021 before making his senior international debut later that same year.

Netanyahu accuses Arab Parties of election fraud

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party has accused Arab parties of widespread electoral fraud in the October 27 Knesset

Power Division forms probe committee over grid failure

The Power Division has formed a committee to investigate the grid failure that left large parts of Dhaka and Chattogram without electricity.

12kg gold paste seized at Dhaka airport

Customs officials seized 12 kg of gold paste, worth an estimated Tk 240 million, from two passengers arriving from Dubai at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Wednesday.

DMTCL ensures priority seats for elderly Metro passengers

The Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL) has ensured that elderly passengers and people with disabilities can use priority seats

Real Madrid apologise to China over Mbappe comments

Real Madrid apologised to China on Wednesday after star striker Kylian Mbappe apparently joked about Mao Zedong in comments that sparked a social media storm and saw Spanish football yanked off state TV

Nahid accuses BNP of killing its own men amid ‘worsening’ law and order

Chief Whip of the Opposition and National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam on Wednesday accused the ruling BNP of killing its own people, alleging that the “deteriorating” law-and-order situation has left ordinary people vulnerable to violence and...

Serbian students movement prepares to govern nation

New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs

Bangladesh-Japan Ties: From development cooperation to investment partnership

Bangladesh is seeking to transform its longstanding development cooperation with Japan into a stronger economic partnership focused on trade, investment and industrialisation. During Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s visit to Japan, the two countries have focused on...

No Drive to Dismantle Market Syndicates Intensifies Price Hikes

The persistent rise in the prices of essential commodities has become a major concern for people across Bangladesh. From rice, edible oil

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Revised rates take effect November 9, offering potential relief to patients, including Bangladeshis seeking treatment in India

Inglis, Carey put Australia in control

Inglis, Carey put Australia on top against South Africa

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Diesel will continue to sell at Tk 135 per litre, octane at Tk 165, petrol at Tk 160, and kerosene at Tk 155

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and members of his delegation walk at Narita International Airport in Tokyo on 29 October 2026 after their flight to Dhaka is delayed due to a technical glitch in the Biman Bangladesh Airlines aircraft. Photo: Screengrab

How much of a challenge does Netanyahu face in forming a government?

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India-China troops face off again along Arunachal border

Indian and Chinese troops have faced off at several locations along the disputed border in Arunachal Pradesh, raising fresh concerns