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PM seeks Canadian cooperation in energy, health, agriculture

Talks cover food security, technical education, climate financing and Rohingya repatriation

12 Oct 2026 4:17 pm
Thousands march in India's capital to demand election chief resign

Opposition parties and supporters of the youth-led Cockroach Janta Party protest movement have taken to the streets in recent days

12 Oct 2026 3:58 pm
Strong deposit growth fails to spur private credit expansion: GED report

Private sector credit is likely to remain subdued in the near term if borrowing costs stay high

12 Oct 2026 3:29 pm
Gopalganj Child Development Centre struggles after project expiry

Children with neuro-developmental disorders lack affordable care as district

12 Oct 2026 3:23 pm
CUET students lock building with VC inside, demand his resignation

Academic activities remain suspended for 20 days amid protests over VC appointment

12 Oct 2026 3:02 pm
Skills training alone cannot end child marriage: Bobby Hajjaj

Calls for removing social barriers and empowering women to make their own choices

12 Oct 2026 2:48 pm
GM Quader

Protesters demanding his arrest hurled bricks and stones at the house, shattering windowpanes

12 Oct 2026 2:48 pm
Biman, US-Bangla suspend flights to Riyadh, Dammam amid airport attacks

The disruptions come amid successive attacks on Saudi airports, which killed 13 people, including 2 Bangladeshis

12 Oct 2026 2:29 pm
US-Bangla suspends Riyadh flights until October 21

Passengers advised not to go to the airport until revised schedules are announced

12 Oct 2026 2:29 pm
Two women murdered in Dhaka, Gazipur; husbands detained

One of the victims was pregnant, and police detained both women

12 Oct 2026 2:29 pm
Preparations near completion at Lalon shrine ahead of 136th death anniversary

A three-day memorial festival honoring the mystic philosopher is set to commence at the Lalon Akhrabari on October 17.

12 Oct 2026 2:27 pm
Litton, Miraz pile on Afghan agony as Tigers stretch lead to 443

Afghanistan had opportunities to break the partnership but failed to capitalise. Litton was on 16 when Shahidullah Kamal failed to hold a difficult chance at slip off Qais Ahmad. Three overs later, Qais himself got his fingertips to a firm return drive but could not hold on, leaving the Bangladesh wicketkeeper with another reprieve.

12 Oct 2026 1:43 pm
Riyadh airport closure cancels 10 flights from Dhaka, affects 3,431 passengers

Disruptions extend to international carriers as security concerns grow over Saudi airspace

12 Oct 2026 1:20 pm
Man shot dead during BGB's anti-smuggling drive along Mymensingh border

BGB said a patrol fired warning shots after alleged smugglers attacked its members

12 Oct 2026 1:09 pm
Pakistan province leaders of ex-PM Imran Khan's party detained, junior minister says

A provincial chief minister - belonging to the party of Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan - and some of his cabinet members were detained after the suspension of his government under emergency rule, the federal junior interior minister said on Monday

12 Oct 2026 1:04 pm
Nine forms of Durga, nine days of devotion at Sreemangal temple

Since 2010, Navadurga Puja has seen devotees worship a different form of the goddess each day after Mahalaya

12 Oct 2026 12:57 pm
Ctg port workers begin hunger strike against DP World deal

Over 100 activists demand cancellation of 15-year agreement to operate Chittagong Port

12 Oct 2026 12:12 pm
Sajek blockade suspended for two days, valley remains closed to tourists

Protests suspended following assurances from law enforcers; tourist visits remain suspended until further notice

12 Oct 2026 12:08 pm
40 injured as villagers clash over football match in Pabna

Dispute over a penalty shootout triggers three-hour clash in Bera; 15 houses damaged

12 Oct 2026 11:41 am
Bangladesh seeks stronger energy ties with Saudi Arabia, Qatar

The discussions focused on strengthening Bangladesh's energy security, securing long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies, expanding bilateral cooperation and attracting foreign investment in renewable energy

12 Oct 2026 11:28 am
EC sits in meeting to finalise UP polls roadmap

Commission may discuss election schedule, announce roadmap today

12 Oct 2026 11:06 am
Why Manchester City fans brought inflatable bananas to Anfield

The display was not a new response to controversy. Instead, it revived a quirky tradition that has been part of City

12 Oct 2026 10:18 am
200 the new benchmark: Farhan celebrates first series win as captain

For Farhan, the victory marked his first series triumph as Pakistan captain. But beyond the personal milestone, the skipper was particularly pleased with the aggressive batting approach that has transformed Pakistan

12 Oct 2026 9:17 am
North Korea fires 'several ballistic missiles' into Sea of Japan

Since the blast that injured three South Korean soldiers in the Seoul-controlled area of the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ), both countries have touted the test-firing of upgraded missile technology

12 Oct 2026 8:46 am
Two retired army officers arrested in terrorism, cyber security cases

Police arrested the two officers in separate overnight raids at different locations in the capital

12 Oct 2026 8:40 am
PL talking points: City roar, United hit a 40-year low, Guimaraes rescues Arsenal

Manchester United's miserable start has put boss Michael Carrick under pressure, while Bruno Guimaraes came to Arsenal's rescue.

12 Oct 2026 8:33 am
German tourist

Police tracked the device to a clothing shop and are questioning a young man and his family

12 Oct 2026 8:24 am
Riyadh airport hit by fresh Houthi strike day after deadly attack

Saturday's attack, the deadliest on Saudi soil in more than a decade, was a sharp escalation in the Yemen war, where Riyadh has long militarily supported the internationally recognised government against the Houthis.

12 Oct 2026 6:22 am
'We need to make our own noise': Maresca says City must win games

Enzo Maresca said Manchester City must make their own noise to drown out the distraction of the guilty verdict on over 100 charges of breaking Premier League financial rules.

12 Oct 2026 5:44 am
Pakistan smash record home total to seal Sri Lanka T20I series

Maaz Sadaqat just missed out on a hundred as Pakistan upstaged Sri Lanka by 82 runs in the second T20 international on Sunday, taking an unbeatable 2-0 lead in the series.

12 Oct 2026 5:36 am
3 arrested for allegedly demanding Tk 50 lakh monthly from Gulshan society

Police say suspects threatened waste collection workers, sought control of fee collection

12 Oct 2026 12:13 am
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