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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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Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Mia Golam Porwar speaks at a press conference at the party’s central. Photo: Porwar’s verified Facebook page
The party will hold a discussion meeting in Dhaka on 27 October, followed by protests, discussions and prayer programmes across the country the next day.
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Land-share housing fraud: 40,000 buyers caught up in Tk12,000cr cases
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Square Textiles profit hits five-year low in FY26
Consolidated earnings per share fell nearly 38% to Tk4.50, although the board recommended a 32% cash dividend and approved Tk60 crore for expansion and modernisation.
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Biman suspends Dammam, Riyadh flights until 4 November
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has extended the suspension of flights from Dhaka to Dammam and Riyadh until 4 November amid ongoing
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Bay depression may develop into cyclone named Arnab
The system could become a cyclone on Monday before intensifying further as it moves towards India
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Palli Sanchay Bank deposits Tk60cr in dividends into government treasury
Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury received the cheque for dividends declared up to the 2023-24 fiscal year at his office in the Secretariat.
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Bangladesh may see light rain over two days as maritime ports asked to hoist signal No 2
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MTB celebrates 27th founding anniversary
Mutual Trust Bank PLC (MTB) celebrated its 27th founding anniversary on October 25, marking another significant milestone in its inspiring journey. The celebration took place at the bank’s corporate head office, MTB Centre, Gulshan, Dhaka, with the presence of MTB...
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Mir Shah Alam denies nominating Abdus Salam for DSCC mayor
Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives State Minister Mir Shah Alam on Sunday (October 25) denied nominating Abdus Salam for
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