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Shahe Alam’s remarks ‘outright false and ridiculous’: Jamaat
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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Iranian negotiators in Doha to continue talks to end the US-Iran war, official says
Iran has repeatedly said it would respond to any new attacks by striking US and Israeli targets in neighbouring countries, as the eight-month-old war continues to disrupt global oil supplies and spill over across the Middle East.
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Bank Asia PLC has organised an awareness session for its senior management on the newly introduced “Risk-Based Supervision (RBS) Framework” at Bank Asia Tower in Karwan Bazar, Dhaka, in compliance with Bangladesh Bank’s regulatory requirements to raise awareness among senior bank officials.
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12 buses held at JU after Itihas Paribahan conductor attempts to harass female student
Students of Jahangirnagar University (JU) detained 12 buses of Itihas Paribahan on Monday over allegations that a bus worker tried to physically harass a female student and behaved rudely with her.
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Acting FM Humaiun Kobir to represent Bangladesh at CHOGM
Acting Foreign Minister Humaiun Kobir will represent Bangladesh at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), which is scheduled to take place from November 1 to 4 in St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda. His broader engagements at the CHOGM are expected to provide...
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PM calls emergency meeting over garment unrest
A new wage board has been formed to determine the minimum pay for garment workers
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Govt to implement reforms with five stakeholders to ensure sustainable LDC graduation: Titumir
The government has undertaken a comprehensive reform initiative involving five key stakeholders - the people, private sector, United Nations, development partners and multilateral development institutions - to ensure Bangladesh’s sustainable graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) c
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Acting Foreign Minister joins Commonwealth FMs' meeting ahead of CHOGM-2026
Acting Foreign Minister Humaiun Kobir on Monday joined the Foreign Ministers and Heads of Delegation of Commonwealth nations to discuss progress made by different Commonwealth bodies and forums and provide guidance on the organisation
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COP31: Bangladesh to highlight climate resilience, seek grants
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam on Monday said Bangladesh will urge developed countries to provide climate finance in the form of grants rather than loans and take responsibility for their contribution to global carbon emissions at the upcoming COP31, scheduled to be held in Antalya, Turkey, from November 9 to 20.
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Court rejects bail after he surrenders against 14-year prison sentence.
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Mominul sustained a head injury on the third day of the first Test while fielding at short leg.
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Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC has organised a cybersecurity awareness workshop for its senior management at its corporate head office in Dhaka as part of the observance of National Cyber Security Awareness Month.
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Bangladesh, UK express satisfaction over bilateral ties as Kobir meets Miliband
Acting Foreign Minister Humaiun Kobir met with UK Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Ed Miliband on Monday on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in St John
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He says the extension, approved unanimously by the UN General Assembly, reflects Bangladesh's success in convincing the international community of the need for more time to prepare for graduation.
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Earlier, ACC Deputy Director Muhammad Zainal Abedin filed the application seeking to freeze the accounts.
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In the shadow of a founding document
On the evening of 17 October, the seminar room of the Liberation War Museum in Dhaka became more than a screening venue. It turned into a meeting place of history, memory, and reflection. People from different professions and generations gathered there to attend the premiere...
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Bulbul murder: Arrest warrants issued for three magistrates, investigation officer
A Dhaka court has issued non-bailable arrest warrants against three former Dhaka metropolitan magistrates and an investigation officer in the murder case of dentist Ahmed Mahi Bulbul, directing them to appear as witnesses. Acting Judge Zahidul Islam of the 13th Additional...
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Importers are allegedly bringing in three-wheeler parts and other automobile components through Chattogram port by declaring them as second-hand power looms to evade higher customs duties.
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UK doubles settlement waiting period for many migrants, exempts key workers, high earners
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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Vegetable prices drop, keeps food inflation at bay
While the prices of certain commodities are declining in the domestic market, the costs of several daily essentials continue to rise. A drop in the prices of vegetables, alongside rice and wheat, has led to a slight improvement in food inflation. However, prices for...
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