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US visa may be revoked after arrest: Embassy warns
The US Embassy in Dhaka has warned that a person’s US visa may be revoked following an arrest. The person
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New law planned to let police act against extortion
Bangladesh is preparing a new law to combat extortion, allowing police to take legal action against suspected extortionists without requiring complaints from victims, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Ali Hossain Fakir said on Saturday.He made the remarks while speaking to journalists after addre
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Venezuela opposition leader Machado returns after months in exile amid doubts over democracy
Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel laureate María Corina Machado returned to Venezuela on Sunday for the first time since December, about a month before the US military ousted then-President Nicolás Maduro.
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The Bangladesh starting lineup ahead of their last match against Indonesia in the Fifa Asean Cup 2026 at Jakarta's Gelora Bung Karno Stadium on 1 October, 2026. Photo: BFF
The Saff Championship will be held from 5 to 17 November at the National Stadium in Dhaka.
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Ronan Sullivan earns maiden call-up as Bangladesh name preliminary squad for Saff
The Saff Championship will be held from 5 to 17 November at the National Stadium in Dhaka.
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Starlink speeds return to normal: Ukraine
Kyiv says the slowdown affected efforts to intercept Russian attack drones
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Biman doubles Dhaka-Narita flights ahead of PM's Japan visit
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has decided to double its weekly flights between Dhaka and Japan
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SI, constable closed after BCL leader chants slogan in lockup
A sub-inspector and a female constable of Nabiganj Police Station were withdrawn from duty and attached to the district police
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Emmanuel Macron faces growing unrest as France prepares for nationwide demonstrations
France is bracing for another wave of nationwide protests as Emmanuel Macron's government deploys 70,000 police officers following severe riots and widespread destruction. Rising living costs, concerns over public services and government spending cuts have fuelled public anger, while the Yellow Vest movement has renewed calls for Macron's resignation. Authorities are imposing
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Bangladesh seeks predictable support, affordable financing for LDC graduation
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Saturday stressed that predictable international support, affordable financing and continued market access are essential for countries like Bangladesh in the context of their LDC graduation aspirations.She said an effective UN and stronger inte
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Jamaat condemns shooting at Asif Akbar’s car
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has strongly condemned the shooting targeting the personal car of popular singer and former Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB)
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Gas supply to remain suspended in parts of Dhaka for
Dhaka, Oct 24 – Gas supply will remain suspended for four hours in several areas of the capital on Saturday due to emergency repairs to a pipeline leak, Titas Gas Transmission and Distribution Company Ltd has said.The suspension will remain in effect from 2:00pm to 6:00pm on Saturday, affectin
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8 more children die of measles-like symptoms
Eight more children died of measles-like symptoms across the country in the past 24 hours, while 1,065 people were diagnosed with measles-like symptoms and confirmed measles during the same period.The information was disclosed in a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (
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Imranur, Shirin rule the track as athletes promised better support
Imranur Rahman clinched the men’s 100m gold in 10.53 seconds, while Shirin Akter won the women’s title in 12.08 seconds.
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Prime Bank partners with LE D’OR to offer exclusive benefits to Priority Banking customers
Prime Bank PLC has signed an agreement with LE D’OR to offer exclusive privileges to its Priority Banking customers.
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Tongi child abuse case: Father vows to fight charges
The father of a six-year-old girl allegedly sexually abused at a residential madrasa in Tongi’s Auchpara has vowed to fight the case filed against him while respecting the law, and demanded a fair investigation into the alleged abuse of his daughter. Shahjalal Rumi made...
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Former MP, Journalist Shafiqul Rahman dies
Veteran journalist, two-time lawmaker, former National Press Club secretary and president Muhammad Shafiqul Rahman, 77, died at a hospital in
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Ruhul Kabir Rizvi speaks at a seminar at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in Dhaka on 24 October. Photo: TBS
He alleges attempts to reshape Bengali vocabulary and national identity.
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50 fishermen detained, 20 jailed for catching hilsa
Naval police detained 50 fishermen in separate drives over the past 24 hours for defying the government ban on catching
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Late India charge seals thrilling second T20 win over New Zealand
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