AI's 'opportunity divide' could deepen global inequality, UN official warns

Artificial intelligence (AI) risks widening the gap between rich and poor countries, potentially deepening existing social and economic inequalities, a senior United Nations official has warned.Developing countries face significant barriers ...

Cleaner, more reliable energy to power next generation of Bangladeshi industry: Australia

A delegation representing eight Australian clean energy companies visited Bangladesh from October 25 to 27 to explore commercial partnerships with Bangladeshi businesses and support the country’s energy transition.

SC rules against nationalised teachers’ seniority claim over direct recruits

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

Shanto keeps eyes on first Test as grassy Mirpur pitch keeps West Indies guessing

Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto said on Tuesday he was thinking only about the first Test against West Indies, as the pitch for Wednesday

Trump backs Victor Orban as next UN secretary general: report

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

Rafiqul Islam Madani targeted by robbers

Islamic preacher Rafiqul Islam Madani was targeted by robbers while returning home from a religious gathering in Cumilla on Sunday

Valletta Mayor Olaf McKay and Malta’s Consul Shoeb Chowdhury Hold Strategic Bilateral Talks

Shoeb Chowdhury, Honorary Consul of Malta to Bangladesh, had a meeting with Olaf McKay, Mayor of Maltese capital city Valletta on Monday. -AA The Mayor of Valletta, Olaf McKay, held a ...

Artist Club addresses press briefing on 1st anniversary celebration

A press briefing was held on Monday at Pearl Hall Room, Hotel InterContinental Dhaka to officially announce the 11-day celebration marking the 1st Anniversary of The Artist Club Limited to ...

Orangutans found in India highlight illegal wildlife trade, raise questions over Ambani’s zoo

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

Five familiar titles that have reappeared in Bangladeshi cinema

Bangladeshi cinema has often revisited familiar film titles, with some later productions remaking earlier films while others use the same name to tell entirely different stories. From “Sujon Sokhi” to “Nayok”, several titles have appeared on the big screen across different generations of actors and filmmakers.

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Who will regulate the race for deep-sea resources?

The growing race to exploit deep-sea resources is raising concerns over environmental damage, fragmented international oversight and accountability, as countries and companies seek minerals essential for batteries and clean energy technologies. Polymetallic nodules,...

Westin Dhaka names Bybee Chacko as new executive chef

Dhaka: The Westin Dhaka has appointed Bybee Chacko as its new executive chef, according to a release from the property on October 26.

Walton buys Taskin Ahmed for record 2.10cr points

National pacer Taskin Ahmed emerged as the most expensive player in the D3 Trophy auction, fetching a record 2.10 crore

Ali Bagheri Kani. Photo: Collected

He did not specify when the meeting would take place but said it was proposed during a visit by Pakistani army chief Asim Munir to Tehran last week.

Houthis claim attack on Riyadh airport

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Three orangutans are seen together. Photo: Courtesy

The orangutans are now being cared for at an Indian zoo, where keepers have reportedly played classical music to calm them.

Bangladesh to showcase community-led disaster resilience at COP31

Bangladesh will showcase its community-led disaster management model at the 31st UN Climate Conference (COP31), highlighting how local participation, inclusive early-warning systems and risk-informed planning can help reduce deaths and damage from climate-related hazards.

Shoriful, Taskin, Tanzid attract Tk 2 crore bids in D3 auction

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