12 kg Gold Paste Seized at Dhaka Airport
Passengers from Dubai caught with concealed gold
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12 kg Gold Paste Seized at Dhaka Airport
Bangladesh Customs intercepted 12 kg of gold paste worth Tk24 crore hidden in the clothing of two Dubai‑origin passengers at …
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Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman meets JETRO President in Tokyo
Bangladesh’s prime minister held talks with Japan’s JETRO president in Tokyo, followed by a luncheon, to explore trade opportunities.
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SAU Students Vandalize Fair Structures in Dhaka Protest
Students of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU) damaged structures being built for the Asia International Trade Fair and Youth Fair at …
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Bangladesh urges rights-based economic
Bangladesh has urged the international community to place human rights at the centre of economic policymaking and governance during a …
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Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman meets Japan PM Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo
Bangladesh’s prime minister and Japan’s prime minister held a bilateral meeting in Tokyo on 27 October 2026, marking a high‑level …
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Bangladesh to showcase jute products at COP31 in Turkiye
Bangladesh is preparing a special exhibition of traditional jute products at the Bangladesh pavilion during the upcoming COP31 climate conference …
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Bangladesh Health Sector to Undergo
Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain announced plans to overhaul Bangladesh's healthcare system within two years, featuring upgraded upazila health complexes, mass recruitment of workers, …
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55th Martyrdom Anniversary of Bir Shrestha
Political parties and local officials observed the 55th death anniversary of Bir Shrestha Hamidur Rahman in Jhenaidah, while leaders criticized the authorities over security failures and attacks on …
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Jeddah Mission Mistook Death Sentences
Bangladesh's foreign ministry told a parliamentary committee that officials in Jeddah mistook the cases of two executed Bangladeshi nationals for lesser prison terms due to ambiguous categorisation on …
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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
Analysis: Bangladesh's UN Charter Day statement links peacekeeping, Rohingya protection, climate justice and inclusive dialogue to its coming …