Bangladesh moves to strengthen climate, education data to protect children’s learning

Bangladesh is working to strengthen the integration of climate, disaster and education data to make its education system more resilient to climate change and protect children’s learning from disruptions caused by extreme weather.

Brazil cancels Flávio Bolsonaro’s passports after Supreme Court deadline

Flávio Bolsonaro has arrived in Florida amid mounting legal scrutiny in Brazil after the Supreme Court ordered his passports canceled. The Brazilian senator, who lost the presidential run-off to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, met his younger brother, Eduardo Bolsonaro, in the United States. The investigations involve alleged money laundering, financing for a documentary about his

9 die, 1,982 hospitalised with dengue in

Nine more people died of dengue and 1,982 were hospitalised with the mosquito-borne disease across Bangladesh in the 24 hours till Wednesday.

Parties must prioritize national stability

The attack on the central office of the Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB) in Dhaka’s Paltan area is a deeply disturbing reminder of the partisan hostility still poisoning our political landscape. When political offices are stormed, vandalized, or targeted by...

Why Gen Z is taking to the streets across Europe

A generation struggling to imagine a better future is turning to collective action

Dhaka launches clean school pilot in 21 educational institutions

The Dhaka district administration has launched a pilot project called “Clean School Teams” at 21 educational institutions to promote cleanliness among students and raise awareness about dengue prevention. The initiative, which involves five institutions in Dhaka...

Healing touch of the blind, leading to independence

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

Public hearing to determine LPG price on Thursday

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) will hold a public hearing on Thursday (October 29) to review proposals to revise

Director Jafar Panahi poses on the red carpet after the screening of the film "Un simple accident" (It Was Just an Accident) in competition at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 20, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

The latest sentence was handed down in absentia, according to Panahi’s lawyer, Mostafa Nili, who spoke to Iranian reformist media outlet Emtedad.

The mosaic of a landslide

Bangladesh, Spain seek to boost trade, investment, cultural ties

Bangladesh and Spain have discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade, investment, cultural exchanges, sports diplomacy, tourism and skilled migration.

Actress Tanjin Tisha, flanked by her lawyers, on the premises of A Dhaka court today (13 August 2026). Photo: TBS/File photo

According to the legal notice, the plaintiff has filed two separate cases against Tanjin Nahar Tisha at the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate (CMM) Court in Dhaka and the Executive Magistrate's Court over the sari controversy.

Gulistan footpath shops evicted

The three-hour drive seizes goods and equipment, with six platoons of police backing the operation

Thakurgaon-1 by-election to take place Thursday

By-elections for the Thakurgaon-1 constituency are set to take place on Thursday, October 29, due to Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir

July killings: Hanif sentenced to death over crimes against humanity

The International Crimes Tribunal-2 on Thursday sentenced Awami League(now activities banned) Joint General Secretary Mahbubul Alam Hanif to death in a case over crimes against humanity for killing six people in Kushtia during the July Uprising in 2024.

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Number of cases of major crimes filed nationwide.

DNCC demolishes illegal structures in Mirpur-1

Another drive will be conducted in the area at 5:30pm as a continuation of the morning operation, says DNCC Public Relations Officer Md Zakir Hossain

BNP acting secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi speaking as the chief guest at a public discussion at the Dhaka Reporters' Unity's Shafiqul Kabir Auditorium today (28 October). Photo: TBS

He said to establish a democratic society, accountability must be ensured in every sector and institution.

Shama outlines Bangladesh’s foreign policy vision at Chatham House

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Thursday outlined the government’s strategic vision for strengthening social resilience, promoting sustainable and inclusive growth.