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AL is a corrupt and terrorist party: Speaker Hafiz
1.75 lakh tonnes of US wheat reaches Ctg port
1.75 lakh tonnes of US wheat reaches Ctg port
Putin agrees in principle to resume Ukraine peace talks
Putin agrees in principle to resume Ukraine peace talks
3 tourists dead, two missing in Cox’s Bazar
3 tourists dead, two missing in Cox’s Bazar
Durga Puja ends with idol immersion in Punarbhaba river
Durga Puja ends with idol immersion in Punarbhaba river
Land Minister Minu hospitalized in Rajshahi
Land Minister Minu hospitalized in Rajshahi
Why 'Bismillah, c'est les tenebres' became a French protest mystery
Why 'Bismillah, c'est les tenebres' became a French protest mystery
Sajek blockade to resume again
Sajek blockade to resume again
Biman to resume Riyadh flights from Oct 25
Biman to resume Riyadh flights from Oct 25
Wife mourns murdered Magura Jubadal leader, family in despair
2 Cockroach Party leaders released after pledge
TWICE’s Nayeon to make solo comeback in Nov
Upazila Jubo League president detained at Sylhet airport
The Times apologises to Infantino over salary report
3-day holiday for schools, colleges in early Nov
BD must bowl AFG out for 119 to reach final
3 killed in Khulna bus-truck collision
Hazaribagh courier warehouse vandalised, probe committee formed
Bangladesh all out for 160 despite Parvez, Saif fightback
Edu Minister urges teachers to evaluate teaching methods
Orionids meteor shower, planets to light up Bangladesh sky
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How to make front number plate for your bike
Poverty rises to 22.5pc as 62mn face risk of falling below the line
3D-printed plant-based 'Salmon' enters US market
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How to access Starlink’s mobile service on your phone
Dense fog suspends ferry services on Daulatdia-Paturia route
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Samsung introduces next-gen SmartTag for easier tracking
South Korean tech giant Samsung has launched the latest generation of its Galaxy SmartTag, featuring
Japanese husband still dives for lost wife
For nearly 15 years, the cold waters off northeastern Japan have held both the deepest
Meta to replace Facebook reach with viewers from Oct 31
Meta will discontinue Facebook’s Reach metric from October 31 and introduce Viewers as the primary
Full text of Turkey-Saudi Arabia-Pakistan defence pact
Turkey has submitted the full text of the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia

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World Youth Day for democracy observed today
Land minister pledges dormitory, auditorium and new buses for Rajshahi Polytechnic
Minister issues 3 urgent directives to Tourism Board
Former Shahjalal Islami Bank chairman arrested
Nahrin appointed chief information commissioner
‘Jalaja’ celebrates life, creation and the supreme power
Bangladesh Air Force joins India’s multinational air exercise
Light rain likely in Dhaka, temperature may drop
International  
2 Cockroach Party leaders released after pledge
Iran ready for talks, prepared for war: Araghchi
Yemeni forces repel Houthi attack west of Taiz
Yemeni government forces have repelled a Houthi attack on the western front of Taiz, the armed forces of Yemen’s internationally recognised government said.In a statement, the military said clashes had continued since ...
Putin agrees in principle to resume Ukraine peace talks
North Korea to resume loudspeaker broadcasts targeting South
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Wife mourns murdered Magura Jubadal leader, family in despair
Wife mourns murdered Magura Jubadal leader, family in despair
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"Let them kill us too. How will I survive with my two daughters ...
Abducted Madhabpur schoolgirl yet to be rescued after 1 month
Abducted Madhabpur schoolgirl yet to be rescued after 1 month
Observer Online Report
A class six schoolgirl abducted in Madhabpur of Habiganj has still not been ...
Upazila Jubo League president detained at Sylhet airport
Upazila Jubo League president detained at Sylhet airport
Observer Online Report
Sunamganj Sadar Upazila Jubo League President Sheikh Ehsan Ahmed Ujjal has been detained ...
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Entertainment
TWICE’s Nayeon to make solo comeback in Nov
Barbara to Kylie: What Victoria's Secret models eat
Koel Mallick bids tearful farewell to Goddess Durga
Samsung introduces next-gen SmartTag for easier tracking
20th anniversary: ‘The Prestige’ returns to big screen
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Business

Bangladesh’s Garment Industry hit by global energy crisis
ADB warns of rising coastal flood losses
Meta to replace Facebook reach with viewers from Oct 31
Sonali Life Insurance, Nagad sign strategic partnership to expand digital insurance services

Sports

The Times apologises to Infantino over salary report
Benin thrash India 27-0
BD must bowl AFG out for 119 to reach final
Bangladesh all out for 160 despite Parvez, Saif fightback

Education

3-day holiday for schools, colleges in early Nov
Edu Minister urges teachers to evaluate teaching methods
Rajshahi Medical interns begin 24-hour work stoppage
HSC results likely to be published on Oct 29

Opinion

Maha Navami: Behind Durga’s battle against Mahishasura
Why does Maha Saptami span two dates in 2026?
Maha Saptami: The sacred nine plants of Durga Puja
Tesla on the ground vs Tesla in the sky

Travel

Cox’s Bazar hotels see 90pc bookings during five-day holiday
Sajek blockade to resume again
US embassy clarifies activities allowed on visitor visas
Japanese investors pledge initial $1.2bn for Bangladesh tourism

Interview

Navigating rising costs and shifting consumer tastes: Igloo CEO on Bangladesh's food sector
'AB Party was founded to build a Bangladesh of people’s expectations'

Women's Own

Dear dads, stand by your daughters during period
Dear dads, stand by your daughters during period
Women at 40: Eat well to stay fit, healthy
Daraz’s dWomen raises breast cancer awareness through ‘Pink Day’
Career first, marriage later: The fertility challenge
Healthy skin first: Knowing when to see a Dermatologist

Book Review

The Missing Prayer 
The Missing Prayer 
MUMBAI TAXIMEN
A Far Wilder Magic
Exploring the Process of Self-Reflection and Introspection
Água Viva: The Lost Art of Noticing About The World

Literature

Why Anne Carson’s Nobel Matters to the Future of Literature
Why Anne Carson’s Nobel Matters to the Future of Literature
Where the Signals Turn Red
Put the Phone Down, Bro
The Illusion of the Party: Harold Pinter and the Tyranny of Celebration
When the river ‘Buriganga’ was Pristine

Finance & Economy

Kiyosaki’s Warning Raises a Global Alarm
A Housing Tsunami Bigger Than 2008?
Kiyosaki’s Warning Raises a Global Alarm
The global housing crisis is no longer just about soaring property prices; it is about mounting debt, unaffordable rents and the growing threat to financial stability. From London to Dhaka, the dream of homeownership is slipping beyond the reach of middle-income families, turning the struggle for a roof into a fight for economic survival.
When the Dream of a Home Becomes a Lifetime of Debt in Dhaka
Why Are Ordinary Americans Still Living on Streets—and What Can Bangladesh Learn?
Bangladesh Defies IMF Pressure in High-Stakes Economic Gamble
21 Banks Face Capital Crunch: Where Is Bangladesh Bank’s Rescue Plan?
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