Biman suspends Riyadh and Dammam
flights amid Saudi security concerns
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Bangladesh and Algeria sign hydrocarbons MoU in Algiers
Bangladesh’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir and Algeria’s Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf signed a memorandum of understanding on …
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Saudi Arabia Executes Two Bangladeshi Nationals
Saudi Arabia executed two Bangladeshi nationals in Makkah following convictions for an immoral act inside a mosque, prompting criticism of …
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Bangladesh recalls ambassador to Japan during PM's Japan visit
Bangladesh’s ambassador to Japan is recalled to Dhaka for the duration of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's October 26‑29 visit to …
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The Climate Watch to Deploy Eight Journalists at COP31
Bangladeshi news organization The Climate Watch is sending eight journalists from South Asia to cover the UN COP31 summit, highlighting …
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For harmony and worship
The peaceful conclusion of Durga Puja across Bangladesh affirms the nation's communal harmony, with leadership and security forces highlighting a …
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Protesters Demand Cancellation
Environmental activists and civil society organizations formed a human chain in Khulna to demand the cancellation of a proposed LNG terminal at Akram Point in the Sundarbans, citing …
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Biman suspends Riyadh and Dammam
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has suspended flights from Dhaka to Dammam and all Riyadh flights through October 31 due to passenger safety concerns in Saudi Arabia.
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Two executed Bangladeshis
A confidential document from the Bangladesh Consulate General in Jeddah reveals that two Bangladeshi nationals executed in Saudi Arabia had been detained since August 2023 without prior notice …
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Sexual Assault at Chittagong University Linked to Bangladesh Chhatra League
A female first-year Arts student at Chittagong University was sexually assaulted by five men on July 17, with police and …
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CU admin identifies two molesters
Chittagong University officials said they have identified two suspects in a sexual assault of a female student and are working …
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OIC pledges support for speedy Rohingya repatriation
The OIC chief promised firm backing for Bangladesh’s effort to return Rohingya refugees, highlighting cooperation in education and development sectors.
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Bangladesh's youth-led NCP struggles
Less than two years after emerging from the student-led uprising in Bangladesh, the National Citizen Party (NCP) is grappling with internal dissent, controversies, and the challenge of establishing an independent …
Bangladesh Sets Out Multilateral Priorities Ahead of UN General Assembly Presidency
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