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Fewer October cyclones, but ‘fiercer’ ones
Bangladesh has a history of deadly October-November cyclones, but a disaster expert says preparedness has cut casualties in recent years
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Anatomy of a collapse: Banking crisis and the road to reform
When eminent economist and former adviser to the caretaker government Dr. Wahiduddin Mahmud took the podium at the 11th Annual Bank Conference in Mirpur, he did not merely diagnose the ailments of Bangladesh’s financial architecture; he laid bare a multi-decade chronology of systemic decay.
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AIUB ranks first among Bangladesh's private universities in THE World University Rankings 2027
The latest edition of the rankings assessed 2,297 universities across 118 countries and territories, evaluating their performance across key areas, including teaching, research environment, research quality, industry engagement and international outlook.
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US warns allies to prepare for possible new strikes on Iran after elections
US officials have urged several Middle Eastern countries and regional allies to prepare for possible renewed military strikes against Iran after next week
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Tarique urges Uniqlo to expand investment in Bangladesh's RMG sector
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday urged Japanese clothing retailer Uniqlo to expand its investment in Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) sector, particularly in man-made fibres, technical textiles and sustainable apparel, pledging government support for the expansion.The call came
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Ishtiaque Abedin, Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees, AIUB; Secretary General, Association of Private Universities of Bangladesh (APUB). Sketch: TBS
AIUB is expanding international partnerships to strengthen academic standards, promote research collaboration and prepare graduates for a competitive global job market while contributing to Bangladesh’s development.
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Bangladesh’s secondary school enrolment figures should serve as a strong warning. While the number of schools has been going up, the number of students has been going down. The mainstream schools lost 18 lakh since 2018.
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Tarique discusses ¥50b Japanese aid to boost BD’s energy security
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has said Bangladesh and Japan discussed emergency financial assistance of 50 billion yen, equivalent to around US$320 million, to strengthen Bangladesh’s energy security.In a post made on his Facebook page in the early hours of Wednesday (Japan time) following his
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UN exposes forced recruitment of Bangladeshis by Russia
Citizens from at least 29 countries, including Bangladesh, have been forcibly recruited or tricked into joining the Russian armed forces through deceptive
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Oxygen cylinder blast inside ambulance kills at least 10 in Pakistan
At least 10 people, including a patient, were killed when an oxygen cylinder exploded inside a parked ambulance at a government-run medical facility in southern Pakistan, police and hospital officials said Thursday.
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New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs
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Mushfiq out as Bangladesh bat first
New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs
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Professor Dr Farahnaaz Feroz. Sketch: TBS
Stamford University Bangladesh believes future-ready graduates must combine academic knowledge with creativity, technological skills, ethical judgment and the ability to adapt to a changing world.
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Netanyahu, Eisenkot stake rival claims to lead Israel vote
Neither have claimed victory, but Netanyahu has called for a right-wing government while Eisenkot says Israel has voted against the PM
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Liton returns as Bangladesh opt to bat first against West Indies in 1st Test
Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and elected to bat first against the West Indies in the opening Test at Mirpur on Wednesday, with wicketkeeper-batter Liton Das returning to the playing XI after recovering from a hip injury
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Legendary actor Patrick Stewart passes away
Patrick Stewart, the classically trained actor who added Shakespearean gravitas to the “Star Trek” and “X-Men” franchises, has died. He was 86.
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Meghnaghat fault triggers widespread power disruption
A technical fault at Meghnaghat triggered widespread electricity disruptions across parts of Dhaka and Chattogram and other areas of the country on Tuesday afternoon, sharply reducing power generation, particularly from gas-fired plants.
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Storm advisory issued for 8 Bangladesh districts
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued a weather advisory warning that temporary squally winds reaching speeds of up to
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2 minor siblings killed in Mymensingh road crash
Two minor siblings were killed when a covered van ran over them on Mymensingh-Sherpur road in Paschim Taldighi area of Tarakanda upazila in Mymensingh district on Thursday.
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