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PM directs law enforcers to ensure factory operations, public safety
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed law enforcement agencies to ensure uninterrupted production at garment factories and protect people
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Labour unrest hits 529 factories, nearly 987,000 workers absent
Workers have walked out of 529 factories across the country
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Biman to repay aircraft purchase costs from own revenue: Minister
Biman Bangladesh Airlines will repay the cost of purchasing new aircraft from its own revenue, while the government will act
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Man hacked to death in Dhaka’s Lalbagh
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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Saint Martin’s ready for tourists, ship services await clearance
Tourist ships did not sail to Saint Martin’s Island yesterday, the first day of the tourism season, as operators awaited final clearance from the authorities. Services are expected to begin on November 5 or 6. Although the government had scheduled the tourism season to...
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Finland offers free trip to singles seeking love
Finland, the world's happiest country, has invited single people from around the world to take part in a unique blind-dating
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Heat costs Bangladesh $17.5bn in potential earnings
Climate change is taking an increasing toll on Bangladesh’s health and economy, with heat exposure alone causing an estimated loss of $17.5 billion in potential earnings in 2025, according to the 2026 Lancet Countdown Report on Health and Climate Change. Heatwave...
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US citizen Tausif Hasan stands after his arrest by the Department of Narcotics Control (DNC) in Dhaka’s Wari on 1 November 2026. Photo: Courtesy
A subsequent drug test detected both methamphetamine and cannabinoids in his blood.
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Hili potters turn to innovative clay products to stay competitive
Potters in Hakimpur upazila’s Hili area are diversifying their products, making modern clay mosquito coil holders and other decorative and household items to keep pace with changing consumer preferences and compete with plastic and melamine goods. During a visit to...
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Bangladesh's points percentage fell from 55.56 to 47.62, while India currently stands at 51.52%.
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MacBook vs Windows laptops for CSE students in Bangladesh: Which is better in 2026?
Choosing the right laptop is an important decision for computer science and engineering (CSE) students in Bangladesh. From programming assignments and database management to web development and machine learning, students need a device that can handle their coursework without...
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October remittances rise 12%
Bangladesh receives $11.46 billion in the first four months of the fiscal year, a 13 percent rise year-on-year
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CUET students announce academic shutdown over VC’s delegated duties
Students of Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET) have announced a day-long academic shutdown for Monday (November 2), protesting
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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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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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