ECB President.JPG

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde had ​resigned and will step down ‌on February 7, the ECB said in a statement on ​Thursday.

Liu Haixing, head of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee (IDCPC). Photo: Collected

Liu was appointed head of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee last year.

A police officer inspects a scam compound known as “My Casino”, which police said was used for fraud operations and owned by former tycoon and casino owner Ly Kuong, who was arrested on 15 January and charged with illegal recruitment for exploitation, aggravated fraud and links to organised crime, in Kampot province, Cambodia, on 10 February 2026. Photo: Reuters

However, no separate figures were provided on how many of the deported Bangladeshis had been trafficked and forced into such activities.

Tight race in Israeli elections; Netanyahu and Eisenkot face a stalemate

Although the Israeli election appears to be a tight race, uncertainty surrounding the formation of a government persists. Exit polls indicate that neither Netanyahu's camp nor Eisenkot's camp is securing an outright majority. Consequently, the support of smaller parties could prove crucial in forming a government. Analysts suggest that if Eisenkot fails to build a coalition,

Rights must be at centre of economic policy: Bangladesh envoy to UN

The real measure of economic progress is not just growth, but also ensuring human dignity and fundamental rights, says Irene Zubaida Khan

American woman convicted for receiving military training from IS

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

Neymar faces six-match ban!

Neymar has been reported to Brazil's Sports Tribunal for breaching the Vinícius Júnior rule and could be banned for up

Chandpur fishers borrow to get by in hilsa ban, seek cash aid alongside rice

Fishers along the Meghna in Chandpur are preparing to return to the river after the 22-day government ban on fishing during the hilsa breeding season.

Health Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain in a sudden inspection at Muradnagar Upazila Health Complex in Cumilla on Wednesday, (28 October). Photo: Collected

During the inspection, Sakhawat announced plans to upgrade Muradnagar Upazila Health Complex to a 151-bed facility.

Shopping mall looted after JCD leader funeral in Natore

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

Gold price climbs after 4 cuts

BAJUS says the local gold market depends entirely on the international one, so prices move up and down accordingly

PM urges expatriates to help build a better Bangladesh

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday called upon all Bangladeshis, including expatriates living abroad, to contribute to building a developed and better country with improved facilities for its people at home and overseas.“We are all Bangladeshis. Our first priority should be to do somet

Unauthorised markets unleash traffic nightmare on key Cumilla highway

CUMILLA, Oct 27: Thousands of commuters have been suffering daily due to unauthorised kitchen market induced bottleneck at a stretch of Laksam-Cumilla Highway, one of the main entry points of Cumilla city, where large vehicles travel to and from the country's southern Upazilas as well as Dhaka and

3 killed as night coach hits truck in Rangpur

Three people were killed and 14 others injured when a night coach rammed into a stationary drum truck at Bairagiganj in Mithapukur upazila of Rangpur early Wednesday.

CAB demands strict action against LPG operators involved in overcharging

In a letter sent to the BERC chairman on 26 October, CAB President AHM Safiquzzaman said any further increase in prices or charges without ensuring supplies at the fixed price would add to the financial burden on low- and middle-income families.

Bus overturns on Ctg-Cox's Bazar highway, 20 injured

At least 20 people were injured when a Cox

Thakurgaon-1 by-election held peacefully: Rizvi

BNP acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Thursday said voting in the by-election to Thakurgaon-1 constituency was peaceful, with no reports of polling-centre occupation, vote rigging or clashes.

Subinoy Mustofi Eron

Cyclone Arnab begins landfall in India; Bangladesh ports on alert

Very severe cyclonic storm Arnab began making landfall along India's Andhra Pradesh coast early Wednesday (October 28), bringing heavy rain and powerful winds after more than 180,000 people were evacuated from vulnerable areas of Andhra Pradesh and neighbouring Odisha.