Bangladeshis among nationals of 29 countries coerced into Russian army: UN

Bangladeshi nationals are among those recruited into the Russian armed forces through deception or coercion, according to a report by the Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Ukraine submitted to the UN General Assembly at its 81st session.

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The Bangladesh Bank has relaxed the shareholding ceiling for United Commercial Bank PLC (UCB), allowing a single investor or family to hold up to 30 percent of the lender’s paid-up capital as the bank seeks fresh investment to strengthen its capital base.

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Daily death toll hits a record high this year

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Ballistic missile attack caused a fire at the site, says the group's military spokesperson Yahya Saree

PM attends dinner hosted by Nippon Foundation chairman in Tokyo

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his wife Dr Zubaida Rahman attended a dinner hosted by Yohei Sasakawa, honorary chairman of the Nippon Foundation and the Sasakawa Peace Foundation, in Tokyo on Monday night.

Sajek blockade enters fifth day

An indefinite road blockade in Sajek, Rangamati’s Baghaichhari upazila, entered its fifth day on Monday, disrupting tourism and bringing tourism-dependent businesses to a standstill. The popular Sajek Valley remains closed to tourists as authorities seek to resolve the...

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The SAFF Championship will feature VAR Lite from the final matchday of the group stage, as well as in the semifinals and final, while ticket prices have been set at Tk 1,000 per matchday, the regional body's general secretary Purushottam Kattel confirmed on Wednesday.

RUCSU election uncertain a year after polls

The continuity of the Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union (RUCSU) has come under uncertainty less than a year after its

Tarique seeks to turn Bangladesh-Japan friendship into engine of economy, shared prosperity

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

Chattogram-bound Mohanagar Express route extended to Cox’s Bazar

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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Japan to strongly support Tarique govt’s nation-building efforts: Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday pledged strong support for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s nation-building efforts, saying Japan will work closely with Bangladesh to strengthen their strategic partnership and promote shared prosperity.

Imports, LCs rise ahead of Ramadan; supply outlook positive

Imports and letters of credit (LCs) opened for essential commodities, including edible oil, sugar, chickpeas, lentils and dates, have increased ahead of the upcoming holy month of Ramadan, raising hopes of adequate supplies to meet higher seasonal demand.

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Education ministry delegation discusses admissions, academic exchanges and joint research

Dr Kamruzzaman assumes PTD secretary charge

Dr Md Kamruzzaman has assumed charge as the new secretary of the Posts and Telecommunications Division. Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Minister Faqir Mahbub Anam welcomed him at the ministry on Sunday, said a press release. Kamruzzaman, is an...

Youth detained in Sunamganj over alleged derogatory remarks on prophet

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

JSTU VC seeks president’s support for university development

The vice-chancellor of Jamalpur Science and Technology University (JSTU), Professor Dr Md Amir Hossain, led a delegation to pay a courtesy call on President and university Chancellor Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at Bangabhaban on Monday. The delegation included JSTU Treasurer...

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Jamaat-led 11-party alliance also raises concerns over the Thakurgaon by-election and prepares for its Dhaka-Khulna-Kushtia long march

‘Railway to invite fresh online ticketing tender by Feb’

Bangladesh Railway is preparing to invite a fresh tender for a vendor to manage its online ticketing system before its contract with Shohoz.com expires in February next year.