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New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, has come a long way, both in terms of the quality of its contents and reach to an ever-expanding readership since the newspaper first hit newsstands in June 2003. Today, New Age has a distinct presence, both in print and electronic version at home and abroad, consistently displaying the courage of espousing strong and fearless journa

listic ethos dedicated to discharging democratically oriented intellectual responsibilities in society by way of providing factual news and presenting views that uphold political, economic and cultural interest of the people of Bangladesh and beyond. And New Age has done the job under all circumstances, during all regimes — political or apolitical — irrespective of their ideological colours while it remains committed to the job in the years to come. New Age also offers a worldview that makes the thinking readership proud, which, in turn, emboldens further its journalists, the publishing company and others contributing to its growth.

The government is set to amend the Cyber Security Act to curb rumours, misinformation, defamatory content and misleading...
08/06/2026

The government is set to amend the Cyber Security Act to curb rumours, misinformation, defamatory content and misleading material generated using artificial intelligence on social media platforms, home minister Salahuddin Ahmed told Jatiya Sangsad on Monday.

He said provisions would also be introduced to compel international technology platforms, including Meta, the parent company of Facebook, to remove harmful content within a specified timeframe.

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The government has planned to provide the leather sector with facilities similar to those enjoyed by the readymade garme...
08/06/2026

The government has planned to provide the leather sector with facilities similar to those enjoyed by the readymade garment industry, including inter-bond transfer facilities and compliance-related support, in a bid to enhance the industry’s global competitiveness.

Commerce minister Khandaker Abdul Muqtadir informed Jatiya Sangsad on Monday that a range of measures had been undertaken to promote leather exports and support the sector’s development.

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Bangladesh and Russia on Monday discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation in energy, trade and investment, while ...
08/06/2026

Bangladesh and Russia on Monday discussed ways to further strengthen cooperation in energy, trade and investment, while reviewing the current status and future prospects of bilateral relations.

Foreign minister Khalilur Rahman held talks with Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow, during which the two sides also exchanged views on regional and international issues, a senior official told UNB.

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THE timing was deliberate. Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan arrived in Bangladesh this week as part of a broader Sou...
08/06/2026

THE timing was deliberate. Turkish foreign minister Hakan Fidan arrived in Bangladesh this week as part of a broader South Asia tour that also included Singapore, Indonesia, and South Korea — a regional sweep that underscored how seriously Ankara is now treating its eastern flank.

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Alexander Zverev said he hopes winning his first Grand Slam crown at the French Open will unblock the path to more major...
08/06/2026

Alexander Zverev said he hopes winning his first Grand Slam crown at the French Open will unblock the path to more major titles after years of near-misses and heartbreak on the biggest stage.

Zverev broke his major drought at the fourth time of asking by beating Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5/7), 6-1 in the Roland Garros final on Sunday.

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Australia were incredibly excited about getting the opportunity to play a series in Bangladesh, according to their stand...
08/06/2026

Australia were incredibly excited about getting the opportunity to play a series in Bangladesh, according to their stand-in captain, Josh Inglis.

This will be only the fifth bilateral ODI series between Bangladesh and Australia, only the third in Bangladesh, and the first since 2011.

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Eight more children have died from measles and measles-like symptoms in 24 hours until 8:00am on Monday in Bangladesh, b...
08/06/2026

Eight more children have died from measles and measles-like symptoms in 24 hours until 8:00am on Monday in Bangladesh, bringing the total number of deaths to 628.

Of the new deaths, the Directorate General of Health Services confirmed one death as measles-related while seven others as suspected.

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A former convener of the Ramna unit of the Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Swecchasebak Dal, Bellal Hossain, was stabbed to deat...
08/06/2026

A former convener of the Ramna unit of the Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Swecchasebak Dal, Bellal Hossain, was stabbed to death in the capital’s Mouchak area on Monday night.

THE outbreak of measles, with 63,134 hospital admissions and 612 deaths since March, is not merely a public health emerg...
08/06/2026

THE outbreak of measles, with 63,134 hospital admissions and 612 deaths since March, is not merely a public health emergency but also a growing economic crisis for thousands of families.

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Just days before Mexico hosts the World Cup's opening match, thousands of people packed the capital's main thoroughfare ...
08/06/2026

Just days before Mexico hosts the World Cup's opening match, thousands of people packed the capital's main thoroughfare Saturday in a bid to set a new record for the largest-ever human wave.

The tradition of the wave was popularized in Mexico's soccer stadiums during the 1986 World Cup to cheer on the home squad, and it has grown into a global phenomenon.

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