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Qatar to recruit 800 Bangladeshi armed forces personnel on deputation

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- Qatar will initially recruit 800 members of the Bangladesh Armed Forces on deputation. An agreement formalising the recruitment was signed on Sunday in Doha, Qatar, according to the... Read More


SGPC tightens visa rules after Punjab woman fails to return from Pakistan

Chandigarh, Nov. 16 -- The Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC) has introduced stricter conditions for visa applications of solo women pilgrims travelling to Pakistan, following a case in wh... Read More


Payas, Swastika shine as champions crowned in National TT

Panchkula, Nov. 16 -- The fourth UTT National Ranking Table Tennis Championships came to a fitting close today at the Tau Devi Lal Indoor Stadium here, where Delhi's Payas Jain and PSPB's Swastika Gho... Read More


Jamaat, allies urge voters to back 'Yes' in referendum

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- minded political parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami and Islami Andolon, on Sunday urged citizens to vote 'Yes' in the upcoming referendum, expressing concern over public confusion af... Read More


2026 Bank Holidays: 28 days on central bank's list

Dhaka, Nov. 16 -- Bangladesh Bank has published the official holiday calendar for 2026, announcing a total of 28 bank closure days, outside the regular weekly holidays, for all scheduled banks. The c... Read More


Dhaka tops lead exposure in children, pregnant women

, Nov. 16 -- New findings reveal that 38% of children aged 12-59 months and nearly 8% of pregnant women have blood lead levels above safe thresholds, with Dhaka (65%) most affected. Lead poisoning th... Read More


India's women never lagged behind in protecting the nation and its religion: Rajnath Singh

Lucknow, Nov. 16 -- Applauding the contribution of women in India Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Sunday, "India's women power has never lagged behind in protecting the nation and its religion"... Read More


Sub-inspector arrested for murder of woman linked to him through dowry case investigation

Hamirpur, Nov. 16 -- A disturbing incident from Hamirpur, has led to the arrest of a serving Sub-inspector (SI) after a woman was found murdered under mysterious circumstances, police said on Sunday. ... Read More


Parameshwara rules out leadership change

Bengaluru, Nov. 16 -- Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara on Sunday scotched speculation over leadership change in the state. He clarified that the recent cabinet reshuffle in the state does not... Read More


Spain coach respects Turkiye ahead of last World Cup qualifier

Madrid, Nov. 16 -- Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has shown his respect towards Turkiye ahead of their final qualifier although his side has all-but sealed its place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a 4... Read More