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Thousands rally in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu ahead of vote
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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BB to run alternative to SWIFT for local LCs
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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Natun Kuri' to unleash grassroots sports talent across Bangladesh: Aminul
State Minister for Youth and Sports Md Aminul Haque has said the second edition of 'Natun Kuri Sports 2026-27' will be launched simultaneously in 503 upazilas across the country on November 5, with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman scheduled to inaugurate the programme at Khulna District Stadium
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The ministry didn't give any further details of why they had to be rescued but local media including Indian national newspaper The Hindu reported they were on board vessels which were US-sanctioned oil tankers.
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The victim was transferred to Dhaka after sustaining serious injuries.
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Rights watchdog demands withdrawal of remarks, unconditional apology and administrative accountability
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266 Assistant Commissioners appointed through 45th BCS
The government has appointed 266 officers to the BCS Administration Cadre as assistant commissioners based on the results of the
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Shadab ton stuns England as Pakistan reach tri-series final
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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Bangladesh sees fresh scope to expand apparel exports to Japan
Bangladesh has seen fresh opportunities to expand its readymade garment (RMG) exports to Japan, as the East Asian country's share in Bangladesh's total apparel exports rose to a four-year high of 3.25 percent in the first quarter of the current fiscal year (FY2026-27).Bangladesh exported app
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According to the ACC, between 8 December, 2013 and 16 April, 2024, Rejaul Alam Shahin conducted transactions totaling Tk 1045,28,30,738 across 40 bank accounts.
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He said the ministry was also extending necessary support to expedite approval processes for NGO activities and new projects related to preventing human trafficking.
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Anee: Padma Barrage construction to begin early next year
Water Resources Minister Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee on Sunday said the construction of the Padma Barrage project is expected to be inaugurated in January or February next year. He said around seven crore people in Bangladesh
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The Bangla department professor will serve for five years or until she turns 65, whichever comes first.
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Meanwhile, the NEA exported electricity worth Rs5.925 billion to India between mid-September and mid-October 2026
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Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Minister Ariful Haque Choudhury, State Minister Nurul Haque, Saudi Ambassador to Bangladesh Abdullah Zafar H Bin Abia and other officials attend a discussion with recruiting agency representatives at the BIAM Foundation auditorium in Eskaton, Dhaka, on 26 October 2026. Photo: Courtesy
Ministry urged Saudi govt to consider granting special pardons to imprisoned Bangladeshis during the upcoming Ramadan.
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Kylian Mbappe made history at Camp Nou, scoring twice to fire Real Madrid to a 2-1 victory over Barcelona and bring up his 100th goal for the club in just 116 appearances.
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Foreign representatives and ambassadors inspect technical skill development programs at the Ansar Academy in Shafipur. Photo: TBS
Overseas clearance will depend on pay and working conditions.
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French police fired tear gas and water cannons at masked demonstrators in Paris.
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Seven possible scenarios for forming a government in Israel
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Deaths from measles-like symptoms and confirmed measles rise to 1,233 since March 15
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