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4 killed, 56 injured in Pakistan violence over TLP’s march
07:43 PM, 13 Oct 2025 MondayViolence erupted in Pakistani town of Muridke on Monday during a Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) long march, leaving four people dead, including a senior police officer, and 56 others injured.
Red carpet rolls out for Yunus at FAO HQ
06:38 PM, 13 Oct 2025 MondayChief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus received a warm reception upon his arrival at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations on Monday.
Poverty escape fades? Humanity's growth miracle hits a wall
06:05 PM, 13 Oct 2025 MondayThis wasn’t just progress. It was a permanent break from the past—the birth of sustained economic growth. And this year, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences to three scholars whose work explains how this miracle happened—and why it could vanish if we’re not careful.
Edible oil prices surge amid talks with commerce ministry
06:01 PM, 13 Oct 2025 MondayWholesale and retail prices of key edible oils have risen sharply in Bangladesh, with soybean and palm oil seeing notable hikes following renewed negotiations between traders and the Ministry of Commerce.
Teachers announce ‘long march to secretariat’ as strike continues
05:54 PM, 13 Oct 2025 MondayTeachers and staff of private educational institutions affiliated with the Monthly Pay Order (MPO) scheme have announced a fresh protest initiative amid their ongoing strike, demanding, among other things, a 20 per cent rent allowance.
Cox's Bazar Airport gets ‘international’ status
05:38 PM, 13 Oct 2025 MondayThe Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism has officially declared Cox’s Bazar Airport an international airport, marking a major milestone for the country’s tourism hub.
Why Afghanistan drifts from Pakistan toward India
05:25 PM, 13 Oct 2025 MondayAfghanistan’s growing tilt toward India has become one of South Asia’s most striking geopolitical shifts and a major headache for Pakistan.
Innovation-driven growth explanation earns Noble for trio in economics
05:10 PM, 13 Oct 2025 MondayJoel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt were awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences on Monday for their contributions to explaining innovation-driven economic growth.
Trump eyes mediating Pak-Afghan conflict, says, ‘I am good at solving wars’
04:32 PM, 13 Oct 2025 MondayUS President Donald Trump has expressed willingness to mediate in the escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, following deadly clashes along their shared border.
Dhaka pushes regional cooperation, fact-check platforms to fight disinformation
04:17 PM, 13 Oct 2025 MondayHighlighting the significant risks of misinformation and disinformation to the well-being of people and society, Chief Adviser's Deputy Press Secretary Apurba Jahangir has said regional cooperation is needed to fight against misinformation and disinformation with shared verification networks and truth mechanisms.
Jamaat calls on EC to hold referendum in November
03:57 PM, 13 Oct 2025 MondayThe Jamaat-e-Islami has formally proposed that a referendum on electoral reforms be held separately in November prior to the upcoming Jatiya Sangsad elections.
Home Ministry declares a Dhaka Cantt building ‘temporary prison’
03:49 PM, 13 Oct 2025 MondayThe government has temporarily designated a building within Dhaka Cantonment as a prison.