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Government employees begin receiving new pay
Government employees have begun receiving salaries under the new National Pay Scale, but payments remain uneven.
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NCP to launch National Sports Alliance on Monday
The National Citizens Party (NCP) is set to launch its new wing, the National Sports Alliance, on Monday, aiming to
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Crowd demolishes Jamaat leader’s house after video goes viral
An angry crowd demolished the house of a Jamaat-e-Islami leader in Shibchar upazila of Madaripur on Sunday after a video
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New salaries roll out, 3 months’ dues await
Phased increases and full implementation are scheduled for July 2027
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Britain says many migrants will have to wait longer to win the right to stay
The British government on Monday announced plans to double the period many immigrants must wait before becoming eligible for permanent residency, while exempting key workers and high earners from the extended requirement.
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Iranian negotiators hold third day of talks in Doha
Qatari mediators have moved between Tehran and Doha as diplomatic efforts continue amid US warnings
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Police suspect banned Awami League activists behind workers’ protests
Police suspect that activists of the banned Awami League and its affiliated organisations have become involved in violence during ongoing
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The service allows users to transfer money by scanning a recipient’s Bangla QR code, eliminating the need to manually enter mobile or account numbers.
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Dhaka’s bus franchise system begins amid unresolved questions
Bus services under a franchise-based system have begun on seven routes in Dhaka, comprising six regular routes and one circular route, as part of the capital
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Nine crude bombs recovered from abandoned spot in Barisal
Law enforcement agencies have recovered nine crude bombs from an abandoned spot between Torki Pan Bhandar and Kabir Gharami
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A screengrab taken from a video released by Houthi Military Media on 15 September, 2026. Photo:Collected
The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen later said it had intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by the Iran-aligned Houthis towards Saudi Arabia's southern region.
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Jamaat regrets public suffering during long march
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has expressed regret for public suffering during the 11-party alliance’s Dhaka-Khulna-Kushtia long march observed on Saturday, thanking them for their patience and tolerance.
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Police and garments worker face off in Mirpur, Dhaka amid ongoing labour unrest on Sunday, 1 November 2026. Photo: TBS/Syed Zakir Hossain
A total of 529 factories failed to continue production on Sunday amid labour unrest, according to BGMEA.
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US Navy mine hunter ship arrives in Chattogram
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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Over 130 participants, including international buyers, sourcing professionals, manufacturers and industry stakeholders, attended the event
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Bangladesh ramps up effort to accelerate solar power deployment
Bangladesh is ramping up efforts to accelerate solar power deployment through a package of new policy reforms, financial incentives and investment measures, with the government set to showcase its renewable energy ambitions at the two-day Bangladesh Solar Expo 2026 in Dhaka starting on Tuesday.
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Algeria seeks stronger energy, textile, shipbuilding ties with Bangladesh
Dhaka: Algeria is looking to strengthen cooperation with Bangladesh in energy, textiles, and shipbuilding, with both countries seeking to translate longstanding diplomatic ties into greater economic and industrial collaboration.
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Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General Professor Mia Golam Porwar speaks at party a programme. File photo: Courtesy
The Jamaat leader also expressed deep grief over the death of a pedestrian in a road accident during the long march.
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Cars are stuck in traffic near the Kremlin Wall and the State Historical Museum in central Moscow, Russia August 21, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
The FSB said it was “grateful to the US side for the information provided” after the arrest of the unnamed minor
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File photo of Capt QABM Rahman. Photo: Courtesy
He played a key role in establishing Bangladesh’s shipping and inland water transport institutions after independence.
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