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Rupali, Al-Arafah in dispute over Tk 2cr cheque clearance
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COP31 should be able to deliver on promises
As the UN climate conference (COP31) approaches at Antalya in Türkiye from November 9 to 20, Bangladesh has a strong case to present before the international community. Being one of the countries most exposed to the adverse impacts of climate change, it has learnt through bitter experience how
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Bangladesh, US military delegations hold 10th Land Forces talks in Dhaka
The 10th Bangladesh–United States Land Forces Talks (LFT)–2026 concluded on Tuesday at Dhaka Cantonment, with both sides discussing key areas of mutual interest and ways to strengthen bilateral military cooperation. The two-day talks, held on October...
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From outsourcing to industrial upgrading
The growing practice of outsourcing has fundamentally reshaped the architecture of global manufacturing. In today's deeply interconnected economy, producing a finished product within the confines of a single country has become increasingly rare. Even the world's most advanced manufacturing nations
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has praised the leadership of Bangladesh Prime Minister Tareque Rahman. At the same time, she has assured Japan’s strong support for Bangladesh’s development and nation-building…
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Anisul, Palak, Al Mamun taken to DMCH for health checkups
The ousted Awami League regime's law minister Anisul Huq, state minister for ICT Zunaid Ahmed Palak, and Inspector General of Police during the July Uprising Chowdhury Abdullah Al Mamun were taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) for primary health checkups on Wednesday.
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A construction worker sits with his head in his hand, overwhelmed by the relentless heat, while others rest nearby during a punishingly hot day in Dhaka. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain/TBS
They also called for coordinated efforts by the government, factory owners and international brands to revise worker safety protocols.
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The missing 5.
The latest Time Release Study offers an opportunity to move from institutional explanations of delay to measurable accountability across the entire cargo-release chain. Bangladesh has been expanding digital customs services, modernising port operations and introducing measures to accelerate cargo c
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Government Institutions and Local Communities Must Coordinate Reciprocally to Build Up Climate Resilience in Coastal Region
Plan International Bangladesh and Standard Chartered Bank jointly hosted a workshop on climate change in Barguna a few days ago. Government officials, climate experts,
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Police ordered to crack down on drug, juvenile gang kingpins
Additional Inspector General of Police (Crime and Operations) Md Sayedur Rahman has directed police to identify and take strict action against kingpins involved in drug trafficking and juvenile gangs. He issued the directive while presiding over the monthly crime review...
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Justice for killings requires humanity, not party affiliation: Inqilab Moncho's Jaber
Inqilab Moncho Convener Abdullah Al Jaber said on Wednesday that seeking justice for killings should not depend on political party affiliation, but on humanity.
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BSCIC observes World Iodine Day 2026
The Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) organized a discussion meeting titled "importance of iodine in building an intelligent nation" at its headquarters at Tejgaon in the capital on Tuesday, marking World Iodine Day 2026. State Minister for Health...
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Today’s games on TV – Oct 28
Cricket and football headline Wednesday’s sports schedule, with tennis also on offer. All times are in Bangladesh Standard Time (BST).
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Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has praised Bangladesh Prime Minister Tareque Rahman’s leadership. She also assured Japan’s strong support for Bangladesh’s development and nation-building efforts. The Japanese Prime Minister further…
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Bangladesh, Japan sign six instruments, pledge two loan projects during PM’s visit: Humaiun Kobir
Bangladesh and Japan have signed six instruments and pledged two loan projects during Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s four-day visit to Japan, aimed at strengthening coastal security, improving the investment climate and expanding cooperation in skills, agriculture and climate change.
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Jamaat denies Parwar’s alleged meeting with foreign spy agency
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has denied media reports alleging that its Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar held a secret meeting with officials
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PGCB launches probe into grid collapse behind six-hour outage
Power Grid Company of Bangladesh (PGCB) has formed a committee to investigate a collapse in a section of the national grid that left significant parts of Dhaka and Chattogram without electricity.
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Nepal envoy stresses tourism, people-to-people ties with Bangladesh
Nepalese Ambassador to Bangladesh Ghanashyam Bhandari on Wednesday stressed tourism and people-to-people contacts as important pillars of Bangladesh-Nepal relations.
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Why are Indian Media Groups taking Modi to Court?
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China-US relations: Trump and Xi’s diplomacy masks a fragile rivalry
The frequent meetings between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2026 may suggest that Washington and Beijing are entering a more stable phase of their relationship. Yet beneath the diplomatic ceremonies, flattering remarks and promises of cooperation, the rivalry between the world’s two largest economies remains deeply entrenched. Their engagement has […]
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