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Passengers Foil Attempt to Bring Down Israel-Bound Flydubai Jet

Passengers Foil Attempt to Bring Down Israel-Bound Flydubai Jet

A potentially catastrophic incident aboard a Flydubai flight bound for Israel was averted after passengers and crew members intervened during a violent confrontation in the cockpit, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said. Flight FZ1073, travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv on 30 September, was diverted to Tabuk in north-western Saudi Arabia after an emergency developed […]
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LPG Price Surge Leaves Consumers Paying Up To Tk2,500

LPG Price Surge Leaves Consumers Paying Up To Tk2,500

Bangladesh’s liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) market is facing growing price pressure, with consumers in some areas reportedly paying as much as Tk2,500 for a 12kg cylinder—far above the official September price of Tk1,585. The sharp gap between the regulated rate and the retail market price has fuelled complaints from households and small businesses, while concerns […]
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Shorts Protest Puts Metro Dress Rules Under Spotlight

Shorts Protest Puts Metro Dress Rules Under Spotlight

Several young men travelled by Dhaka Metro Rail wearing shorts on Thursday morning in protest against the alleged harassment of athlete trainer Sazzad Hossain over his clothing at Farmgate station. The demonstration, titled ‘Hafpant Pore Metorail-e!’ (On the Metro in Shorts!), was organised at Farmgate Metro Rail Station between 5am and 8am. Organisers invited people […]
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MI5 Warns UK Academics Over Chinese Intelligence Research Links

MI5 Warns UK Academics Over Chinese Intelligence Research Links

Britain’s domestic intelligence agency MI5 has issued an unprecedented public espionage alert warning that more than 100 UK-linked academics have contributed, often unknowingly, to research projects funded through a Chinese institute that the agency says has strong ties to China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS). The organisation at the centre of the warning is the […]
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Fuel Price Shock Deepens Pressure on Household Budgets

Fuel Price Shock Deepens Pressure on Household Budgets

The latest increase in fuel prices is adding another layer of pressure to an economy already struggling with high living costs. The rise is being felt well beyond petrol stations, with transport fares, agricultural expenses, freight charges and industrial operating costs all coming under strain. Following the latest adjustment, diesel is being sold at Tk135 […]
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Defiant Former MP Reaffirms Loyalty to Awami League Outside Court

Defiant Former MP Reaffirms Loyalty to Awami League Outside Court

In a striking display of political defiance, Sabina Akter Tuhin, a former Member of Parliament from the reserved women’s seat, declared her unwavering loyalty to the Bangladesh Awami League directly from inside a prison van on the grounds of the Dhaka court complex. Facing grave sedition charges alongside ousted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and […]
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Insurance Regulator Plans Costly Move From Dilkusha to Agargaon

Insurance Regulator Plans Costly Move From Dilkusha to Agargaon

Bangladesh’s Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) is preparing to relocate its head office from Dilkusha to Agargaon in Dhaka. The proposed shift will inflate the watchdog’s annual operational expenditure by BDT 1.75 crore, marking a 29.5 per cent increase on current spending. Official documents show that base floor rental charges alone will jump by […]
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Bangladesh Bank Holds Key Policy Rate at 9.5% Amid Inflation Risks

Bangladesh Bank Holds Key Policy Rate at 9.5% Amid Inflation Risks

Bangladesh Bank has decided to keep its key policy interest rate unchanged at 9.50 per cent for the October–December 2026 quarter, pointing to persistent underlying inflationary risks despite recent moderation in price indices. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Deputy Governor Dr Habibul Rahman at the central bank’s headquarters, with senior officials in attendance. […]
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Ministry of Youth and Sports Announces Recruitment Drive for 43 Posts

Ministry of Youth and Sports Announces Recruitment Drive for 43 Posts

The Ministry of Youth and Sports has officially released a recruitment notification to fill 43 vacancies across various subordinate offices. The positions cover Pay Grades 16 to 20 and encompass administrative and support staff roles within the District Sports Offices, the Directorate of Sports, and Government Physical Education Colleges. Interested candidates can submit their applications […]
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