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Why Bangladesh must embrace career education now
The Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) released its Labour Force Survey 2024 on September 10, and the findings paint a sobering picture for the nation’s youth. Dhaka division tops the list with the highest number of unemployed individuals --...

CA lauds mayor of Rome for supporting Bangladeshi community
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has expressed his deep appreciation to the mayor of Rome for supporting the Bangladeshi community, noting their successful cultural integration and contributions both to Italian society and to the Bangladeshi...

Afghanistan eye clean sweep against Bangladesh today
KABUL (Pajhwok): Afghanistan are set to face Bangladesh in the final match of the One-Day International (ODI) series today (Tuesday) at the Sheikh Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi. According to the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB), the match will...

After Nepal and Bangladesh, Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina flees amid gen Z-led mass protests
After weeks of mass protests, Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has fled the country, becoming the latest world leader pushed out amid a wave of Gen Z-driven unrest sweeping across multiple continents, Reuters reported. The exit–reportedly...

Bangladesh launches nationwide typhoid conjugate vaccine campaign
The Government of Bangladesh, with support from Unicef, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, and WHO, today officially launched the nationwide Typhoid Conjugate Vaccine (TCV) campaign, making Bangladesh the eighth country in the world to implement this...
First batch of seven living hostages released after 738 days in Hamas captivity
More News 13 Oct 2025 | 3:12 PMJerusalem, Oct 13 (UNI) US President Donald Trump hailed the return of all the living hostages at the Knesset, where he wrote in the Knesset's guest book: "It is a great honour for me – this is a beautiful day, a new...

South Africa beat Bangladesh to register third consecutive win
VISAKHAPATNAM - A composed chase anchored by half-centuries from Marizanne Kapp and Chloe Tryon, backed by a disciplined bowling display, saw South Africa clinch a tense three-wicket victory over Bangladesh in the 14th match of the ICC Women’s...

Brazil President Lula plans visit to Bangladesh
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has expressed his interest in visiting Bangladesh in the coming months, hoping the visit would strengthen ties between the two nations. President Lula made the announcement during a meeting with...

Nadine de Klerk does it again as South Africa beat Bangladesh in a final-over thriller at Women’s World Cup
Nadine de Klerk demonstrated icy-cool demeanour under pressure and shepherded South Africa to a three-wicket win over Bangladesh in a thrilling Women's World Cup match on Monday. Set 233, premier all-rounders Marizanne Kapp (56 off 71 balls) and...

Indian, Pakistani, Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi and Nepali economists call for reforms—in one voice
New Delhi: South Asian economists—from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka—have issued a collective statement after discussing the impact of US President Donald Trump’s tariff, urging the five countries not to get caught up in...

World News | After Nepal, Bangladesh, Now Madagascar: President Rajoelina Flees as Gen Z-led Protest Topples Government
Antananarivo [Madagascar], October 14 (ANI): After weeks of mass protests, Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has fled the country, becoming the latest world leader pushed out amid a wave of Gen Z-driven unrest sweeping across multiple...

IND vs WI 2nd Test 2025: John Campbell Ends Two-Year Wait for Test Century As Opener, Smashes West Indies’ First Ton Against India in 19 Years
Mumbai, October 13: After two years, West Indies left-hand batter John Campbell on Monday brought an end to the Caribbean side's long drought for a Test century by an opener, scoring his maiden hundred. This ton was the team's first century...

SA vs BAN, Women’s World Cup 2025: Bangladesh Players Left Heartbroken after Loss to South Africa (WATCH)
Bangladesh lost narrowly to South Africa by three wickets in the Women’s ODI World Cup 2025, after reducing the Proteas to 78/5. Nadine de Klerk’s last-over six sealed the win, leaving Bangladesh players emotional and their semifinal hopes in...

Noman Ali derails Proteas to 216-6 in first Pakistan Test
LAHORE - Spinner Noman Ali grabbed four wickets to restrict South Africa to 216-6 at the close of play on day two of the first Test in Lahore on Monday, despite a fighting half-century from Tony de Zorzi. Spinners dominated on a turning Gaddafi...

Envoy invites Bangladeshi students to pursue higher studies in France
Envoy invites Bangladeshi students to pursue higher studies in France Newly appointed French Ambassador Jean-Marc Séré-Charlet spoke while inaugurating the “Choose France Tour” at the Alliance Française de Dhaka today. Photo: French Embassy in...

Women's World Cup: Kapp-Tryon fifties help South Africa survive Bangladesh scare
South Africa survived a dramatic Bangladesh challenge to claim a three-wicket victory in a thrilling Women’s World Cup encounter, with key contributions from Marizanne Kapp and Chloe Tryon helping them edge past their opponents. Nadine de Klerk,...

Dhaka Central University: Student protesters press for 4-point demands
Students demanding a final ordinance to combine seven government colleges previously affiliated with Dhaka University into the proposed Dhaka Central University are demonstrating for a four-point list of demands on Monday. The protesters, who...

Dhaka air continues to be ‘unhealthy’ with AQI score of 160
United News of Bangladesh . Dhaka 13 October, 2025, 11:32 Representational image. | File photo Dhaka, the overcrowded capital city of Bangladesh, has ranked fifth on the list of cities with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 160 at 9:30am...

Sports News | Jaipur Polo Team Clinch BM Birla Cup in a Thrilling Encounter Against Dynamix Achievers
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], October 13 (ANI): The Jaipur Polo Team clinched their second trophy of the season in a thrilling encounter, emerging victorious by 6-5 against Dynamix Achievers to lift the BM Birla Cup at the Rajasthan Polo Club on...
Bangladeshis among 62 undocumented migrants detained in Malaysia
Malaysian authorities have detained 62 undocumented foreign nationals, including three Bangladeshis, during an immigration raid in Johor state. The operation, named ‘Ops Selara’, was carried out on Saturday night, October 11, by the Johor...