Mild heatwave sweeps 39 districts, rain likely nationwide: BMD

A mild heatwave is currently sweeping through 39 districts across Bangladesh, including Dhaka, Khulna, Mymensingh, and Sylhet divisions, as well

Bangladesh Consulate in Toronto tops global Google ratings among diplomatic missions

The Consulate General of Bangladesh in Toronto has received a Google Maps rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on more than 3,000 reviews, which it says is th...

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva gestures as he addresses supporters after his victory in the presidential runoff election, at Paulista Avenue, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, October 26. Photo: REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli

Already the country’s oldest president, Lula overcame a first-round loss to pull off a surprise run-off victory against Senator Flavio Bolsonaro on Sunday, securing 51.8% of votes and a record fourth term just two days before his 81st birthday

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Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds are likely at one or two places across Rajshahi, Rangpur, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions.

President stresses technical education for developing skilled workforce

A delegation from Eastern University, led by PM

Bangladesh overcome early setback in first Test against West Indies

Bangladesh reached 80 for two after 24 overs on the opening day of the first Test against the West Indies at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Wednesday (October 28).

CUET academic activities resumed partially after 36-day shutdown

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

Legal notice sent to Tanjin Tisha over alleged use of photos without consent

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

Thanking the government for saying no to crossfire

A sudden controversy recently arose in the country surrounding "crossfire." However, due to the timely intervention of the Home Minister and the Acting Secretar

Malaysia-bound workers’ medical tests to begin October 31

Medical examinations for workers seeking employment in Malaysia will begin on October 31 at authorized medical centres, the Ministry of Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment has said. The ministry has instructed that no medical examinations be conducted or...

PM leaves Tokyo for Dhaka, wrapping up four-day Japan visit

CEC meets with 11-Party Alliance delegation

By-elections and local government elections may be discussed at the meeting

A person wearing a mask depicting US President Donald Trump holds a puppet cutout depicting presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro as people arrive to attend the closing campaign rally of Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, the Workers' Party (PT) candidate seeking re-election, ahead of the presidential runoff in Sao Paulo, Brazil, October 24, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Alexandre Meneghini Purchase Licensing Rights

Bolsonaro left Brazil for the United States, with a senior US State Department official saying it would grant entry visas to him and his family, Reuters reported on Tuesday

Planning Adviser Wahiduddin Mahmud. Sketch: TBS

Wahiduddin said private banks had once been brought up to international standards, but the banking sector was first undermined by non-performing loans.

Fire breaks out in actor Manna's car, 2 sent to jail

A Dhaka court on Tuesday (October 27) sent the manager of late film actor Manna

Md Jobayed Hossen. Photo: Collected

Speaking to the media, his father said, “I want justice for my son’s murder.”

Gas fire burns on in Ukhiya

Authorities plan to cordon off at least 200m around the site to keep people away

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Inter Miami play New England on Sunday, sitting two points back and needing either a win or a draw to keep their hopes of second place alive.

A Bapex specialist team conducts field surveys near a continuous gas fire in Inani, Ukhia. Photo: BSS

Gas may have travelled upward through underground fractures or geological faults before escaping through the borehole, he explained.