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families allege attacks, looting over anti-drug campaign
At least 10 houses were allegedly attacked, vandalised and looted, with more than 50 hand bombs reportedly exploded, in Madaripur
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Salahuddin credits Ashraful for positive batting
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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Police Service Association calls IGP's crossfire remark a 'timely call'
The Bangladesh Police Service Association (BPSA) has described Inspector General of Police (IGP) Ali Hossain Fakir’s remarks on “crossfire” as a “timely call,” saying they should be viewed in the context of existing laws and regulations. In a...
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Activists demand national ownership of energy master plan
Environmental and energy-sector activists in Rajshahi have called for national ownership, public participation and energy sovereignty in formulating Bangladesh’s energy master plan, stressing that the process must remain under the leadership and decision-making authority...
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Bangladesh, Japan upgrade BIG-B initiative to boost investment
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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Muslim Aid-UK logo. Photo: Collected
The NGO Affairs Bureau has reinstated Muslim Aid-UK's Bangladesh field office registration, withdrawing its cancellation order issued on 13 August under the Foreign Donations (Voluntary Activities) Regulation Act, 2016. The decision was conveyed in an order issued on 19 October and signed by Barrister Md Khalilur Rahman Khan, director (registration and audit) of the bureau.
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Transparency International Bangladesh Executive Director Iftekharuzzaman. Sketch: TBS
He says government approval cannot legitimise extrajudicial killings and demands that the IGP withdraw his remarks, apologise and be held accountable.
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Sajek residents demand probe into attack on blockade
Sajek residents and local organizations have demanded punishment for those responsible for an alleged attack on a peaceful road blockade on October 22, compensation for affected traders and withdrawal of a case against protesters. In a memorandum submitted to the government...
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Global greenhouse gas concentrations hit new highs in 2025
Atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide (CO₂) and other major greenhouse gases reached unprecedented levels in 2025, locking in further long-term global warming, according to a bulletin released by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on Tuesday.The global average concentration of CO�
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Bangladeshis among 29 nationalities trafficked into Russian armed forces: UN report
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Additional Inspector General of Police (Crime and Operations) Md Sayedur Rahman chairs the monthly crime review meeting at Police Headquarters today (27 October 2026). Photo: Courtesy
Additional IGP urges closer rape probes and faster case disposal.
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Riot police officers stand guard in front of the TV Pink building in Belgrade, Serbia, 26 October, 2026. REUTERS
The Independent Association of Journalists of Serbia said in a statement
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Man beaten to death over alleged mugging in Jatrabari, another injured
A 32-year-old man was beaten to death and another injured by a mob over alleged mugging at Bibir Bagicha on Demra Road in Dhaka’s Jatrabari area on Tuesday morning. The deceased was identified as Joni, 32, son of the late Abul Kashem, from Matbor Goli in the Kazlarpar...
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Coco peat trial explores soil-free farming in Gazipur
No ploughing, no soil beds and no conventional land preparation. Instead, rows of polybags filled with coco peat, a growing medium made from coconut husks, are nurturing cucumber plants in Sapmara village of Gazipur. As the plants grow, so does farmer Ferdous Mia
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Commerce Minister sees high potential in EPA with Japan
Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir on Tuesday (October 27) stated that Japan remains a crucial bilateral trade partner for Bangladesh,
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Shadman’s agonising wait for Test ton
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Garment industry stakeholders call for adoption of heat stress framework
Garment industry stakeholders, including workers, owners and global brand representatives, have called for the immediate adoption of a national heat stress framework to protect apparel workers and safeguard productivity as climate change widens severe heat conditions in Bangladesh.
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12kg gold paste seized at Dhaka airport
Customs officials seized 12 kg of gold paste, worth an estimated Tk 24 crore, from two passengers arriving from Dubai at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Wednesday.
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Members of the Syrian civil defence group known as the White Helmets take part in rescue operations in the aftermath of airstrikes, which Jordan said it carried out at sites it described as militant hideouts in southern Syria after determining that the suspects behind last week's deadly church attack in the kingdom were linked to the groups operating there, at locations given as Daraa Governorate and As-Suwayda Governorate, Syria, in this handout image released 27 October, 2026.
Islamic State has not claimed responsibility for the attack.
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