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In China jokes about Mao, the country's founding leader who died in 1976, are considered disrespectful and remain a social taboo.
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Six more die with measles symptoms; All 78 new cases from Dhaka
Six more people have died with measles-like symptoms across the country in the last 24 hours, while 78 new cases
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Mbappé apologises over ‘Chinese dictator’ remark as brands end deals
French football star Kylian Mbappé has apologised for remarks apparently referring to China’s founding leader Mao Zedong as a dictator after facing a backlash and losing endorsement deals with three Chinese companies.
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Mbappe double fires Real Madrid to El Clasico win over Barcelona
Kylian Mbappe scored twice, including an 87th-minute winner, as Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 2-1 in a thrilling El Clasico at Spotify Camp Nou on Sunday (October 25), ending the hosts' perfect start to the La Liga season.
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An exhibition of stories: When the river takes land, what happens to the memories?
The opening day of French storyteller and artist Lætitia Troussel-Luber's storytelling exhibition programme at Alliance Française de Dhaka got off to an energetic and participatory start on October 23 2026.
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Aliza Zaman set to replace Mishty as MP
She thanks BNP chief Tarique Rahman for nominating her
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Putellas previously picked up the prize for the best player in the world in 2021 and 2022 as the creative heartbeat of an all-conquering Barcelona side.
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PM apprises Japanese parliamentary delegation of steps to attract investments
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday outlined his government’s initiatives, including legal reforms, to create a business-friendly environment for foreign investors and highlighted measures to promote education and skills development during a meeting with a high-level...
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Bangladesh must tackle banking sector weaknesses, inflation, low investment and fiscal pressures through structural reforms to restore confidence and sustain growth.
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Whether the Tigers can keep their heads above water will depend on how they navigate the mounting distractions and respond when the Test series gets underway.
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BIBM holds workshop on systemic risk and restoring depositors’ trust in banking sector
The Bangladesh Institute of Bank Management (BIBM) organized a workshop titled “Systemic Risk and Restoring Depositors’ Trust for Stabilization of the Banking Sector of Bangladesh” at its Mirpur campus in the capital on Tuesday.
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At least 60 Orthodox Christians killed in Ethiopia attacks
At least 60 Orthodox Christians were killed in two attacks in Ethiopia’s Oromia region, according to the country’s Orthodox Church, which urged authorities to protect civilians and bring the perpetrators to justice.
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AI could deepen inequality between rich and poor nations: UN official
Artificial intelligence (AI) could widen the gap between rich and poor countries, leaving developing nations at risk of missing out on its economic benefits, a senior United Nations official has warned.
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Eight banks to lend City Group Tk1,700cr
Cenbank to ease rescheduling rules for others to ensure essential supplies, help banks recover outstanding loans.
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Japanese investment in Bangladesh 2026
: Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi announces target after summit talks with Tarique Rahman in Tokyo
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1,500 sacks of fertiliser seized in Chuadanga
Chuadanga CorrespondentAuthorities seized 1,500 sacks of fertiliser allegedly stockpiled illegally at a warehouse of Naim Auto Mobile and Seed Store in Damurhuda, Chuadanga, and sealed the premises on the night of October 24.Assistant Commissioner (Land) and Executive Magistrate Sazzad Hossain and U
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Police take entrepreneur into custody after Facebook live sparks tension
Police took a woman entrepreneur into custody in Bhaluka upazila of Mymensingh on Sunday night after her Facebook live criticising the government and BNP leaders triggered tension in the area.
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BICM holds investment education program for BAUST Saidpur students
The Bangladesh Institute of Capital Market (BICM) organized an investment education program titled “Investment in Capital Market” for the students of the Faculty of Business Studies at the Bangladesh Army University of Science and Technology (BAUST), Saidpur.
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BNP announces nationwide rallies, tributes for Nov 7
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has announced a series of nationwide programmes for November 7 to mark National Revolution and
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EU ambassador calls on BNP acting secretary general
European Union Ambassador to Bangladesh Michael Miller paid a courtesy call on BNP Acting Secretary General and Standing Committee member Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Tuesday.
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