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File photo of Benapole land port
The port handled 256 truckloads of imports and 45 truckloads of exports today as customs and port activities returned to normal and accumulated cargo began moving.
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President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir meets a delegation led by Bangladesh University of Textiles (BUTEX) Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Md Julhas Uddin at Bangabhaban on 25 October. The President stressed improving textile education and research to reduce reliance on foreign experts. Photo: PID
The president also underscored the need to increase domestic cotton production to meet the raw material requirements of the textile industry.
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PM seeks Japan’s help to set up technological village, innovation city in Bangladesh
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday sought Japan’s cooperation in establishing a Technological Village and Innovation City in Bangladesh, alongside expanding collaboration in agricultural modernisation, agro-processing and light engineering.
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Ukraine's strikes on Russian sites test ties with Trump
The dispute highlights competing views in Washington and Kyiv over how to bring Moscow to the negotiating table
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Police halt Dhanmondi human chain against attacks on Baul culture
Police on Monday prevented cultural activists from holding a human chain in the capital’s Dhanmondi to protest the obstruction of female Baul singers in Sunamganj and other alleged attacks on cultural programmes across the country, detaining former Bangladesh Chhatra Union president Dipak Shil during a confrontation.
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Trade deficit widens by 34%, hits 3-year high
Despite growing trade and investment opportunities across Asian markets, Bangladesh’s export earnings are failing to keep pace. On the contrary, rising import expenditure has pushed the trade deficit in goods to its highest level in three years. In FY26, the country
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BUFT hosts national quiz competition 2.0, 2026
BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) organized the “BGMEA Presents BUFT National Quiz Competition 2.0, 2026” on October 25 at its Abdullah Hil Rakib Auditorium. The competition was powered by BRB, Nexagen and RFL, and co-powered by DESCO, Asutex,...
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Andriy Lunin is in line to replace Courtois in goal at Camp Nou.
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CCTV footage captures the moment a cat sitting on Asif Akbar’s car jumps away at the sound of gunfire in Moghbazar. Photo: TBS
Police are analysing CCTV footage collected from nearby buildings and other locations in Moghbazar to identify the suspect.
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Tribunal orders probe report against Ziaul Ahsan, Fazle Karim
The International Crimes Tribunal has directed investigators to submit a report by January 1 in a case accusing former lawmaker
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One-person company registrations on the rise
The number of One-Person Company (OPC) registrations is on the rise in Bangladesh. In FY26, 818 such companies were registered, representing a 235% increase compared to the previous fiscal. In the first three months of the current FY27, an additional 376 companies have been...
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One hammer, too many Captains
Marvel Studios has unveiled a second trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, putting Thor and Steve Rogers at the centre of the studio's most ambitious crossover yet, and making room for a joke at its own expense. The trailer which came out on Saturday focuses on the bond between Chris Hemsworth's Thor and Chris Evans's Rogers, the two heroes who have both proved worthy of wielding
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Talks focus on armed drones, counter-drone technology and electronic warfare
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Student found hanging at Narayanganj flat, husband detained
Police recovered the hanging body of a Comilla University student from a rented flat at Fatullah area in Narayanganj on Sunday.
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Hotels, resorts can retain 15% forex earnings from foreigners
Commercial establishments—including hotels, resorts, restaurants, and shopping malls—can retain up to 15% of foreign currency earned from foreign tourists and shoppers via international cards in their Foreign Currency (FC) accounts. The remaining amount must be...
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Photo: REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun
Netanyahu's main rival in Tuesday's election, Gadi Eisenkot, called the crypto plan "madness" and said he feared that the "BibiCoin policy" would drive companies abroad and undermine national security.
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Representatives from six organizations launch a mass media campaign advocating for front-of-package warning labels on unhealthy foods at the National Press Club today, 25 October 2026. Photo: Courtesy
The campaign will run until 13 December to build public support for warning labels on foods and drinks high in sugar, salt and saturated fat.
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Pubali Bank approves doubling of authorised capital to Tk 4,000 crore
Pubali Bank PLC has approved a proposal to double its authorised capital to Tk 4,000 crore from Tk 2,000 crore,
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Humaiun Kobir given cabinet minister’s authority to lead Bangladesh delegation to CHOGM
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: No Bangladeshi bank website has been hacked
Bangladesh Bank spokesperson Arief Hossain Khan has stated that no bank website has been hacked. He also mentioned that there is currently no risk in digital transactions. The central bank spokesperson shared this information with journalists on Sunday. He noted that the...
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