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Barrister Zaima Rahman's birthday today
The birthday of Barrister Zaima Rahman, daughter of Prime Minister and BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman and Dr Zubaida Rahman, is being marked on Sunday (October 25).
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Sajek blockade enters 4th day; Tourism businesses face mounting losses
An indefinite road blockade in Sajek in Rangamati’s Baghaichhari upazila entered the fourth consecutive day on Sunday, disrupting transport, shuttering
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NCP disbands Jatiya Nari Shakti committee, announces partial body
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Government intensifies anti-drug measures to protect youth
The government has intensified its efforts to combat drug trafficking and abuse under its zero-tolerance policy, combining tougher law enforcement, legal reforms, modern detection technology and expanded treatment facilities to protect the country's youth and future generations.
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Radiotherapy machines to be installed at district level within 2 yrs: Health Minister
Radiotherapy machines will be installed at the district level hospitals within the next two years to bring cancer treatment services closer to people
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Shooting of Asif Akbar's car: Shooter yet to be identified
Video footage shows a person got off an autorickshaw, opened fire on the vehicle, and fled the scene
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Mustafizur seeks BCB clearance for Big Bash, to miss D3 Trophy T20 phase
Mustafizur Rahman has sought a No-Objection Certificate (NOC) from the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) to play in Australia
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BRAC Bank to issue Tk 10b green bond, first by a bank in Bangladesh
BRAC Bank is set to issue a Tk 10 billion green bond, becoming the first bank in Bangladesh to undertake such an issuance aligned with Bangladesh Bank’s Green Bond Financing Policy for banks and financial institutions.
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Land-share housing fraud: 40,000 buyers caught up in Tk12,000cr cases
As of 30 September this year, 9,823 cases involving alleged land-share housing fraud were pending in courts across the country, involving nearly 40,000 buyers and around Tk12,000 crore, according to Supreme Court and court sources.
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Gold prices cut by Tk3,324 per bhori in Bangladesh
The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) on Sunday cut gold prices by Tk3,324 per bhori, setting the price of 22-carat gold at Tk220,858, including valued added tax (VAT). The revised prices came into effect at 10am on Sunday, according to a Bajus press release. The...
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Padma Bank pays BDT 6 million to Nafiz Sharafat every month
Jamal Hossain, an office assistant at a private organization, tried to withdraw Tk 200,000/- (two lakh taka) from his fixed-term savings scheme at Padma Bank's Dhanmondi branch in January 2025, ...
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AHM Bazlur Rahman appointed to UNGIS consultation group
AHM Bazlur Rahman, Chief Executive Officer of the Bangladesh NGOs Network for Radio and Communication (BNNRC), has been appointed to the Multistakeholder Consultation Group of the United Nations Group on ...
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German Vice Minister arriving in Dhaka for three-day visit
German Vice Minister Dr Bärbel Kofler is scheduled to arrive in Dhaka on Sunday, October 25, for a three-day official
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Asian Cup organizers finalize schedule for 2027 tournament in Saudi Arabia
Organizers of the 2027 Asian Cup have announced the kickoff times and finalized schedule for the tournament in Saudi Arabia, seeking to reassure Asian football federations that preparations remain on track despite recent deadly attacks by Yemen
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Ashik Chowdhury highlights unified investment to accelerate clean energy transition
Invest Bangladesh Authority Chairman Ashik Chowdhury has highlighted Bangladesh’s efforts to streamline investment promotion, strengthen institutional coordination and create an investor-friendly environment
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Chilly winds and morning fog are signalling the advent of winter in northern Bangladesh, with the minimum temperature in Panchagarh dropping to 17.4 degrees Celsius today (25 October) morning. Photo: Collected
Locals said they no longer needed fans at night and had instead started using light quilts or blankets.
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Iranian missiles are displayed next to a banner with a picture of Iran's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, on a street in Tehran, Iran, September 27, 2026. Photo: Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton sent a memo to Secretary of State Marco Rubio warning that Iranian operatives have “substantially increased efforts to target US personnel”
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Mostly dry weather across Bangladesh, rain likely in Chattogram
Most parts of Bangladesh, including Dhaka, are expected to remain mainly dry on Sunday, while isolated rain or thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds may occur in Chattogram division, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).
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BB seeks faster process to retrieve funds laundered by Sikder Group
Seven banks and an international asset recovery consortium lock horns over an agreement in bringing back Sikder Group's stolen assets worth around $1.0 billion.It is believed that the controversial business ...
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The Saudi-led coalition fighting Yemen's Houthis said early Monday that it had intercepted a missile fired by the group toward the capital Riyadh
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