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17 deaths reported in 24 hrs as Dengue, Measles toll mounts
Bangladesh recorded 17 deaths from viral outbreaks in a single day, with 11 people dying of Dengue and six others
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Three held over 'cryptocurrency transactions' in Savar
Detective Branch (DB) arrested three people on allegations of conducting online financial transactions in the name of cryptocurrency and forex trading in Savar, on the outskirts of Dhaka. Three
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Wage Board for garment workers within two days after getting their representatives' name: Ariful
The government asked workers’ organisations to provide their representatives’ names within a week so that the government can publish a gazette notification shortly announcing the wage board for reviewing wages of the garment sector.
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Bangladesh beat Fiji 3-1 in FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival
The Bangladesh U-15 national football team completed their FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival 2026 on a winning note as they beat Fiji by 3-1 goals held at Hovsan competition complex in Baku, Azerbaijan on Monday last night. In the process, Bangladesh took an early lead...
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Netanyahu urges right-wing voters to vote in Israel election
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has urged right-wing supporters to vote in the parliamentary election, warning that left-wing voters are
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7 more die of ‘measles’ in a day
Hospitals have admitted 1,128 patients with symptoms as the total suspected death toll climbs to 1,240
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Club Brugge have ruled out selling Nicolo Tresoldi in January amid reported interest from Arsenal, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid and AC Milan.
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From suits to wedding gowns: Bangladesh expands into higher-value apparel
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Al-Arafah Islami Bank opens 90th sub-branch at BUBT campus
Al-Arafah Islami Bank PLC inaugurated its 90th sub-branch at the permanent campus of Bangladesh University of Business and Technology (BUBT) in Dhaka. The inaugural ceremony was held on October 27, with Prof Md Abu Saleh, vice chairman of the BUBT Trust, attending as chief...
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Arunachal Congress chief alleges Chinese Troops intruded 40–50 km inside the border
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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Health minister lauds Brac University for launching MSc in Medical Physics
Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain congratulated and thanked BRAC University for launching a Master of Science in Medical Physics program today (Monday, 26 October 2026), citing that the government was on its way to purchase 17 medical linear...
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The regulator proposed payment in 12 instalments, up from the eight instalments proposed earlie
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Green Delta Insurance hosts reception for BIA president Sayeed Ahmed, MP
Green Delta Insurance PLC has hosted a reception for Sayeed Ahmed, MP, President of the Bangladesh Insurance Association (BIA), on his election as chairman of the parliamentary standing committee on the Ministry of Public Administration. The reception was held on Monday...
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Destructive Abhishek leads India to series win over New Zealand
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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Two DGFI members to face military trial over businessman’s kidnapping
A Dhaka court has approved the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence’s (DGFI) request to take two of its members into
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Keraniganj factory fire: Another victim dies
A 45-year-old man, who suffered burn injuries in a fire at a toy factory in Keraniganj on Monday, died at National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery (NIBPS) on Tuesday, raising the death toll from the incident to two.
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Tarique says Rohingya crisis can only be resolved in Myanmar
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday said a lasting solution to the Rohingya crisis lies in Myanmar, stressing that forcibly displaced Rohingyas must be able to return to their homeland voluntarily, safely, swiftly and with dignity. “The lasting solution to the...
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The US-German coach also pushed back against a recent report suggesting he did not trust his players, urging the media to focus on the team’s preparations rather than negative narratives.
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Spanish football federation postpones 24 Copa del Rey matches after deadly train crash
Spain’s national football federation has postponed all 24 Copa del Rey matches scheduled for Wednesday following a train crash in central Spain that killed at least 30 people.
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