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Lula wins fourth term, Bolsonaro seeks to annul result
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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Jubo Dal Marks 48th Founding Anniversary with Two-Day Programme
The Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Jubo Dal, the youth wing of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), is observing its 48th founding anniversary
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Tarique, Takaichi begin bilateral summit in Tokyo
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi began their bilateral summit in Tokyo on Tuesday to strengthen the two countries’ strategic partnership, boost trade and investment, and expand cooperation in key sectors.The talks began at 11:45am local time at the Japa
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Bangladesh Bank allows individuals, families to hold up to 30% stake
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Doreen Power exits DSE risk list as earnings rise 58%, dividend to 15%
The company’s shares closed at Tk30.60 on the DSE today (26 October).
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Bangladesh pays over $2 for every $1 foreign loan received in Q1
Bangladesh paid $2.04 in foreign debt servicing for every dollar it received in loans from external sources during the quarter.
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Microsoft AI can ‘outperform’ doctors in diagnostic tests: study
The model scores above 80 percent in diagnostic tests, but its real-world performance remains uncertain
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Railways Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam speaks to the media after inaugurating the extended Mohanagar Express service on the Dhaka-Cox’s Bazar route at Kamalapur Railway Station in Dhaka today, 26 October 2026. Photo: Courtesy
Mohanagar Express will carry up to 1,500 additional passengers daily, with services departing Dhaka at 8:30pm and Cox’s Bazar at 9am.
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Organised by the association, the expo will be held on November 18-19 at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Conference Centre in Dhaka
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Newly appointed acting chairman of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and acting secretary of the Internal Resources Division, Ahsan Habib. Photo: Collected
The BCS 15th-batch income tax cadre officer was appointed IRD secretary before being assigned to lead the revenue authority on deputation.
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CRAB demands IGP withdraw remarks on journalists
Crime Reporters Association of Bangladesh (CRAB) on Monday strongly condemned and protested against what it described as objectionable remarks made by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Ali Hossain Fakir about journalists, demanding that he withdraw his sweeping comments on their professional int
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Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) and human rights organization Odhikar have condemned and protested the statement made by Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammad Ali Hossain Fakir, where he said, “Police…
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What is the future of Netanyahu’s political career?
Israel is set to face a general election for the first time since the October 7, 2023, attacks and the subsequent war in Gaza. Described as one of the most significant elections in the nation's history, it will determine the direction of the country's policies and its international standing—amid an ongoing war, intense internal political polarization, and mounting
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Keanu Reeves to star in Netflix’s ‘Maelstrom’
Keanu Reeves replaces Alan Ritchson in Netflix’s ‘Maelstrom’
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Four countries' ambassadors visit Ansar Academy
Ambassadors of Maldives, Kosovo, Morocco and Singapore today visited the Bangladesh Ansar and Village Defence Force (Ansar-VDP) Academy in Safipur of Gazipur district to observe its training facilities and technical skills development activities.
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Why did Pakistan shut down border trade with Iran?
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Will Trump be able to put a stop to Myanmar’s strategy?
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Karnaphuli Garden City shopping complex closes after business downturn
Once a popular shopping destination in the capital, Karnaphuli Garden City has remained closed since October 1 amid a business downturn, declining customer numbers and mounting unpaid bills. During a visit on Monday, the shopping complex
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CPB office attacked in Paltan
A group of people attacked Mukti Bhaban, the office of the Communist Party of Bangladesh (CPB), in Dhaka
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CUET students to resume classes on Oct 28
Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET) will resume classes and academic activities on October 28, ending a 36-day shutdown,
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