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Youth shot dead at waste truck garage in Dhaka's Jatrabari
Maruf, 20, was shot in the chest near the Dholpur Wasa gate; police have been informed, but the attackers remain unidentified.
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Sajek remains cut off as blockade enters sixth day
Talks remain deadlocked over protesters’ demand to remove armed JSS members.
Yemen's Houthis say they hit Saudi Ras Tanura oil refinery with missile
The Houthis also said they had attacked Saudi military aircraft and repelled an advance by Saudi-backed forces near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, an impor…
President's visits to Ctg, Rangamati and Bandarban cancelled amid Sajek unrest
The 28-30 October tour was called off amid unrest in Sajek Valley and an indefinite road blockade in Rangamati’s Baghaichhari.
Power Grid forms 5-member probe committee over grid failure
Generation plunged by 5,370MW within an hour today, with gas-fired output falling 60% and coal-fired generation 39% as power plants went offline.
Contracts signed for MRT Line-1, Line-5 construction
The contracts cover depot facilities, 11.507km of elevated tracks and eight stations under MRT Line-1 and the northern route of MRT Line-5.
Mamunul Haque warns of tougher programs ahead unless govt starts cooperating with opposition
He made these remarks at a press briefing following a meeting of the alliance’s top leaders at the official residence of the Opposition Leader on Mint…
Man jailed in Tk6.23cr Rajuk plot fraud case
Complainant alleges he was duped over a five-katha Uttara plot.
Bangladesh, Japan discuss $6.3b private investment in energy, infrastructure, ICT sectors
Bangladesh and Japan today discussed a proposed private investment of 1 trillion Japanese yen (US$6.3 billion) in Bangladesh’s energy, infrastructure …
Boeing reports smaller loss but misses expectations
Chief Executive Kelly Ortberg cited the Federal Aviation Administration's certification of the 737 MAX 7 and 737 MAX 10 as well as a "transformational…
South Korean delegation calls on JU VC
Professor Choi Hae-Young stressed the need for continued discussions to further strengthen mutual cooperation between the universities.
Popular Diagnostic renews agreement with KNS Canada for FibroScan services
The diagnostic chain says it has removed unauthorised machines from several branches and will resume services using approved equipment.
Germany's Merz: Russia, US cannot settle Ukraine war without Kyiv, Europe
Merz was speaking at the Yusof Ishak Institute in Singapore as he described diplomatic efforts to build a negotiating format with Moscow.
Citizens of 29 countries, including Bangladesh, trafficked into Russia's war: UN
Victims aged 18-60 were lured by civilian job offers, then coerced into signing military contracts and sent to fight in Ukraine.
Sri Lanka end England hopes with crushing win over Pakistan
Pace bowler Dilshan Madushanka grabbed a career best 5-34 as Sri Lanka cruised to a thumping eight-wicket win over Pakistan in Lahore on Tuesday which…
No one has taken positively to obstruction of freedom fighter Manik Pashari's burial: PM’s adviser
The incident of obstructing the burial of freedom fighter Manik Poshari in Pirojpur is unfortunate, commented Prime Minister's Information and Broadca…
NGO Affairs Bureau reinstates Muslim Aid-UK's registration
Muslim Aid-UK's Bangladesh field office, registered under number 552 on 10 November 1991, had its registration cancelled on 13 August 2026.
'Crossfire is an example of professional bankruptcy': Iftekharuzzaman
He says government approval cannot legitimise extrajudicial killings and demands that the IGP withdraw his remarks, apologise and be held accountable.
Zero tolerance for 'crossfire', IGP’s remarks were inappropriate: Home Minister
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has directly rejected Inspector General of Police (IGP) Md Ali Hossain Fakir’s remarks on “crossfire”, saying the gover…
Police HQ orders clampdown on godfathers behind drug racket, juvenile gangs
Additional IGP urges closer rape probes and faster case disposal.
Protesters enter Serbian pro-Vucic TV station, call for arrest of editor
The Independent Association of Journalists of Serbia said in a statement
What is Islamic State, the militant group Jordan targeted in Syria?
Islamic State has not claimed responsibility for the attack.
BSREA seeks longer solar duty relief to sustain investor interest
The association also sought extensions, where necessary, for solar power projects offered a purchase price of Tk10.50 per unit.
Mob attacks on political party offices raise questions about police role
Former Bangladesh Chhatra union president Dipak Shil was detained on Monday while attempting to join a human chain in Dhaka’s Dhanmondi to protest the…
HSC 2026: How to check the results
The results of this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations will be published on 31 October. The process of releasing th…
Kane says Ballon d'Or win 'feels like a dream' as tributes pour in
Harry Kane said Tuesday that his Ballon d''Or triumph "feels like a dream" as tributes poured in for the first English winner of the award in a genera…
TOP SHOTS (27 October 2026)
Shiuli flowers bloom on the arrival of winter. Black Hill, Rangamati, 27 October. A fisherman catches fish with a net in the Manu River. Matarkapan, M…