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                                <updated>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:57:39 +0000</updated>
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            <title><![CDATA[Dengue Claims 10 More Lives, 1,943 Hospitalised in 24 Hours]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Ten more people died of dengue while 1,943 have hospitalised in the past 24 hours on Thursday, bringing the total fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in the country to 331 this year.

Of the latest fatalities, four were reported in Dhaka South City Corporation, three in Dhaka North City Corporation, two in Chattogram Division and one in Dhaka Division (Out of CC).

During the period, 1,943 more patients were hospitalised with viral fever, raising the total cases to 107,259, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

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            <updated>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:57:39 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[45th BCS: Govt appoints 1,702 candidates to different cadres]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[The government has appointed 1,702 candidates to different cadres through the 45th Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination, 10 months after the Public Service Commission (PSC) recommended them.

The Public Administration Ministry issued a gazette on Wednesday night, asking the appointees to join their respective offices by November 1. Failure to join by the deadline will result in cancellation of their appointments.

The authorities also reserved the right to amend or cancel appointments if any adverse information about an appointee emerges later.

BPSC releases 45th BCS final results; 1,807 recommended
The PSC published the final results on November 27, 2025, recommending 1,807 candidates for appointment to different cadres.

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            <updated>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:52:57 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Former PSC driver Abed Ali&#039;s son gets 4 years in jail]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[ADhaka court has sentenced Syed Sohanur Rahman Siam, son of former Public Service Commission (PSC) driver Syed Abed Ali, to four years in jail for acquiring wealth beyond his known sources of income.

Sayed Abed Ali came into the spotlight in 2024 over a question-paper leak scandal and subsequently was arrested.

Dhaka Divisional Special Judge BM Tariqul Islam pronounced the verdict on Thursday.

ACC sues Abed Ali, wife, son on graft charges
The court also fined Siam Tk 20,000, and in default, he must serve six more months in jail.

Confirming the verdict to Jago News, Anti-Corruption Commission lawyer Delwar Jahan Rumi told Jago News that the court also ordered the confiscation of assets worth Tk 31.81 lakh held in Siam&rsquo;s name, which were found to be beyond his known sources of income.

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            <updated>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:39:36 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Indian protesters allege police torture, Rahul vows punishment]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[six protesters who were beaten up allegedly by police during the protests demanding the removal of chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar this week narrated their ordeal with Lok Sabha Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi standing beside them on Wednesday.

Since the NEET leak protests in June, Rahul has been holding media interactions in front of Congress parliamentary head Sonia Gandhi&rsquo;s 10 Janpath residence along with alleged victims of police violence.

The chilling narration on Wednesday was only broken by one of the alleged victims, online content creator Ramit Verma, who played Mahatma Gandhi&rsquo;s favourite bhajan Vaishnav Jan To on his flute during the briefing.

Verma said, referring to his flute, &ldquo;My response to a baton is a baton. But this is a baton of a slightly different kind &mdash; one with a touch of affection. Basically, the answer to hatred will be given with love.&rdquo;

One of the worst injured was Athira, a Delhi University student from Keralam who was held during a protest by Congress campus arm NSUI at Connaught Place on Tuesday. Rahul said she had lost hearing in one ear.

Athira said, &ldquo;There was also an SHO (station house officer) at the Connaught Place police station. He told the female police officer to take me to the basement &mdash; there was no CCTV cameras there, so they could do anything. They punched me.... I have an issue with my eye as well.... They also hit me on my private parts. I begged them tostop, but then they started kicking my private parts, my lower abdomen and my back. I don&rsquo;t know why they did it; they didn&rsquo;t treat me like a human being. They didn&rsquo;t treat me like a woman. They didn&rsquo;t even consider me a human.&rdquo;

NSUI national secretary Ritu Barala, introduced by Rahul as a &ldquo;sherni (lioness)&rdquo;, had been seen in videos being dragged by a policewoman by her hair, until she was stopped by the CRPF.

Barala said that Athira was targeted because she tried to shield her.

Barala alleged that a constable whom she identified as Chanchal Yadav stomped on her face so badly that itdrove her earring into her flesh, and had to be surgically removed.

She added, &ldquo;Chanchal Yadav locked me in a room and beat me severely; I was struck repeatedly with batons and fists &mdash; they used all the force they could muster.... Then she told me to straighten my legs. When I did, she beat me till my legs turned blue from the baton blows &mdash; about 10 blows on the left leg and 10 on the right. Then Chanchal Yadav asked, &lsquo;So, do you still want to be a leader?&rsquo; I replied, &lsquo;That&rsquo;s fine, Ma&rsquo;am, no problem. We&rsquo;ll meet at the next protest.&rsquo;&rdquo;

Arjun Unnikrishnan, a lawyer who was detained on Sunday, called for &ldquo;Nuremberg-style trials&rdquo; for cops who held detainees at a spot behind the Life Insurance Corporation building at Connaught Place on Sunday.

He said: &ldquo;There were Delhi Police commandos &mdash; three or four of them &mdash; standing in line to beat us up. I was called third or fourth. I stepped into the van and was punched in the face. I fell to the floor. They kicked me in the chest, in the back, and in my private parts. They throttled me. The first constable passed me to the second, the second passed me to the third, the third passedme to the fourth, and the fourth put me behind the cell bars inside.

&ldquo;After me, there were four minors &mdash; aged 16 and 17 &mdash; who went through the same ordeal; they were not protesters, yet they underwent the same ordeal. They were pleading; they were begging the police officers to let them go. They weren&rsquo;t even thereto protest; they just happened to be at CP (Connaught Place) at that time. They were Muslims. After that, an injured person &mdash; who was already injured, his hand was already fractured &mdash; was also beaten up in the same way.&rdquo;

Rahul said, &ldquo;It is the voice of Hindustan. You (home minister Amit Shah) are standing against this voice, and the Prime Minister is standing against this voice. I suggest that you do not stand against this voice.... I am telling every student to record videos, preserve the evidence, and send that evidence to us. Once this entire matter concludes, we will utilise all the evidence. And we will ensure punishment for everyone who deserves it.... Narendra Modi, Gyanesh Kumar, Amit Shah, and even the constable raising a hand against our children &mdash; just keep all the evidence safe.&rdquo;

A protester named Samarth, who is out on bail after his arrest on October 5, said that after being beaten by cops in a jail van, one protester wanted to vomit and the officers asked him to puke into his own bag.

He said, &ldquo;The police were saying, &lsquo;We can&rsquo;t sleep because of you people. Say that the Delhi Police is your father. Why don&rsquo;t you stay at home? Because of you, we can&rsquo;t sleep or eat properly. Our duty hours have doubled.&rsquo;&rdquo;

Samarth added that he had been living in fear until he met Rahul and was now ready to go and protest again.

Delhi Police is yet to respond to the testimonies of the protesters, although the force put out a video of the firstaid and food it offered to those detained.

Sun News/ rabbi

 

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            <updated>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 09:08:59 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Uttara garment workers end road blockade after two hours]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Garment workers in Dhaka&rsquo;s Uttara withdrew their road blockade after nearly two hours on Thursday, allowing traffic to return to normal.

Md Rezaul Karim, deputy commissioner of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police&rsquo;s Uttara Division, confirmed the development to Jago News, saying the workers left the road around noon.

Earlier, workers from six to seven factories began their blockade in the Azampur area around 10:00 am, causing traffic congestion on nearby roads during office hours.

Garment workers block Uttara road, cause severe gridlock
The workers said rising prices of essential commodities had made it difficult to make ends meet on their current wages. They said they had taken to the streets after repeated appeals to the authorities over unpaid wages and other demands failed to yield a solution.

On Wednesday, garment workers also blocked the road in Uttara around noon, demanding a minimum monthly wage of Tk 30,000.

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            <updated>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 08:39:31 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Army joins efforts to control Tongi factory fire]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[rmy personnel joined firefighting efforts at the Drug International Limited pharmaceutical factory in Tongi, Gazipur, on Wednesday as 20 Fire Service units worked to bring the blaze under control.

According to Talha Bin Jasim, an official at the Fire Service&rsquo;s central media cell, the fire broke out at around 10:15am.

Director of the Inter-Services Public Relations Directorate, Lieutenant Colonel Sami-Ud-Daula Chowdhury, confirmed the army&rsquo;s involvement at 1:13pm.

Army personnel joined the operation to assist Fire Service teams in containing the blaze.

The cause of the fire and the extent of the damage were not immediately known.

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            <updated>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:20 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[86 Saudi-bound flight cancellations hit 13,490 passengers]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[A total of 86 flights from Dhaka to Saudi Arabia, including 36 direct and 50 transit flights, have been cancelled due to limited operations at Saudi airports, leaving 13,490 passengers facing travel disruptions.

According to the latest information from relevant sources, Biman Bangladesh Airlines cancelled 14 direct flights, US-Bangla Airlines 10, Saudia five and Riyadh Air seven.

Among transit flights, IndiGo cancelled 22, Emirates 11, Qatar Airways six, Flydubai six, SalamAir four and EgyptAir one.

Biman recorded the highest number of cancellations among direct flights, while IndiGo had the most cancellations among transit flights.

The cancellations have disrupted passengers&rsquo; travel plans, causing difficulties in reaching destinations, catching connecting flights and arranging alternative journeys.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh said that flight schedules could change further depending on developments in Saudi Arabia.

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            <updated>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:59:25 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Khosru: Talks Underway for Additional $10B World Bank Assistance]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Bangladesh is holding discussions with the World Bank to secure an additional US$10 billion in financial assistance, but no final decision has been made yet, Finance and Planning Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury said on Tuesday.

The discussions and subsequent procedures may take several more months to complete, he said while responding to questions of journalists after a meeting with the World Bank&#39;s managing director in Bangkok, Thailand.

&ldquo;There is no decision being made here. This is a discussion. Based on these discussions, we will take the next steps. It is a process that will continue over the next few months,&rdquo; the finance minister said.

He said the ongoing discussions would help both sides determine their future course of action and establish a basis for possible decisions. &ldquo;The discussions would also continue in Dhaka,&rdquo; he added.

Expressing satisfaction with the progress of the talks, Amir Khosru said the World Bank shared a common understanding with Bangladesh on its economic policies, programmes and medium- and long-term development plans.

He said the multilateral lender also agreed with the government&#39;s policies aimed at restoring economic stability and overcoming the country&#39;s current economic challenges.

The finance minister said the economy was facing a crisis when the present government assumed office.

In addition to various liabilities inherited from the previous period, the government also had to deal with economic disruptions caused by ongoing wars around the world.

He said the World Bank understood these challenges and showed strong interest in supporting Bangladesh.

&ldquo;The World Bank is very keen to stand beside Bangladesh. It fully agrees with the policies we have adopted, as well as the economic programmes and future course we have outlined after restoring economic stability,&rdquo; he said.

The minister said discussions were also underway on the framework for partnership between Bangladesh and the World Bank.

Bangladesh had submitted a written proposal on the partnership framework, while the World Bank had provided various recommendations and suggestions. Bangladesh had also presented its own proposals, he added.

Asked about the World Bank&#39;s and the Asian Development Bank&#39;s (ADB) projections for inflation and gross domestic product (GDP) growth, Amir Khosru said the government did not want to dispute the forecasts made by other organisations.

He said the institutions had prepared their projections based on their respective calculations and analyses.

The government was working to achieve the economic targets set in the national budget, he said, expressing optimism that the budgetary projections could be achieved.

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            <updated>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:58:09 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Zahed Calls for Action Over Yunus Airport Harassment]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[The government will take necessary action over the alleged harassment of former interim government chief adviser Professor Dr Muhammad Yunus at a New York airport, Prime Minister&rsquo;s Information and Broadcasting Adviser Dr Zahed Ur Rahman said on Tuesday.

&lsquo;If anyone from the Awami League living abroad attempts such actions, they will not be allowed to go unchallenged,&rsquo; he told a press briefing on the progress of government activities at the Press Information Department conference room at the Secretariat.

Zahed said that Yunus, who is currently in the United States, had faced an attempt at harassment at an airport. He said the incident appeared to be linked to Yunus taking responsibility for the state after Sheikh Hasina fled the country.

There could be legitimate criticism of the activities of Yunus&rsquo;s government, and Yunus himself had criticised it while in Bangladesh, Zahed said. &lsquo;But this kind of harassment is unacceptable,&rsquo; he added.

The adviser said that similar incidents had occurred involving a state minister and an actress who had expressed solidarity with the July movement. Several people associated with the movement during the interim government had also faced such situations, he said, adding that the government viewed these incidents as acts of terrorism by the Awami League.

Legal proceedings had begun over the incident involving the actress, and the government would take necessary steps over the incident involving Yunus, Zahed said.

He added that the government would examine whether there had been any shortcomings in security arrangements and state protocol for Yunus in the United States, given the status and privileges he was entitled to as a former chief adviser.

Asked whether Sheikh Hasina might return to Bangladesh in December, Zahed said that the government wanted her to return.

He said that Hasina had been tried and sentenced in a crimes against humanity case and that the government had requested India to hand her over to Bangladesh.

&lsquo;Even if Sheikh Hasina returns in December, the government has no problem with that. We want the allegations against her to be dealt with through the country&rsquo;s judicial system,&rsquo; he said, adding that the government was prepared to bring her back.

Asked about media coverage of the incident involving Yunus in New York, Zahed said that the government had taken note of how some media outlets presented the news. He said that the Information and Broadcasting Ministry monitored such matters as part of its responsibilities, including whether coverage remained within legal limits.

Media outlets were entitled to interpret events from their own perspectives, he said, but anyone affected by a breach of the law could seek legal remedies.

The government was working to strengthen the Press Council to address unprofessional journalism, including through amendments to the relevant law, he added.

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            <updated>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 09:07:41 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[2 ex-army officers had links with banned political party: DMP]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Detective Branch (DB) of police have arrested two retired army officers over allegations of maintaining contact with leaders and activists of a banned political party and attempting to destabilise the country, the Dhaka Metropolitan Police said on Monday.

The arrested are retired Lieutenant Colonel Debashish Kumar Barua and retired Lieutenant Kazi Gulshan Ara. Two cases against them under the Anti-Terrorism Act and the Cyber Security Act are being processed at Pallabi police station.

DMP Deputy Commissioner (media) Md Aktar Hossain disclosed the information while responding to questions from journalists at the DMP Media Centre on Monday afternoon.

He said that DB police arrested the two former officers on Sunday night based on specific allegations.

Explaining the allegations, Aktar Hossain said that the two had been creating various types of anti-government content and circulating them on online platforms. They had also been maintaining contact with leaders and activists of the banned organisation at different levels in an alleged attempt to destabilise the country, he added.

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            <updated>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:59:49 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[President Calls for Zero Tolerance for Violence Against Women]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called for strict implementation of a zero-tolerance policy against violence and sexual harassment targeting women and girls, stressing the need for swift investigations, effective trials and strict enforcement of the law.

He made the call while addressing a discussion as chief guest at Bangladesh Shishu Academy on Monday, marking International Day of the Girl Child 2026.

The President said the safety of girls must be ensured everywhere, including on their journeys to school, in educational institutions and in the online world and social media.

&ldquo;There is no alternative to strict implementation of the zero-tolerance policy to ensure prompt investigations, effective trials and strict enforcement of the law in cases of violence, rape and sexual harassment against women and children,&rdquo; he said.

The Ministry of Women and Children Affairs and the National Girl Child Advocacy Forum (NGCAF) jointly organised the discussion and cultural programme, chaired by Women and Children Affairs Minister AZM Zahid Hossain. The President&rsquo;s spouse, Rahat Ara Begum, was also present.

Equal Rights and Opportunities for Girls

Addressing the gathering, the President stressed the need for a change in social attitudes and mindsets to ensure the welfare of girls, saying they must receive equal importance and opportunities alongside boys.

He noted that girls were achieving success in education, healthcare, sports, technology, mass media, business, trade and public administration.

Referring to the achievements of Bangladesh&rsquo;s women&rsquo;s football team and mountaineer Nishat Majumder&rsquo;s ascent of Mount Everest, among other accomplishments, he said these successes were a source of national pride.

Urging parents to view daughters as a source of potential rather than a burden, he called for equal dignity for boys and girls and encouraged families to teach boys from an early age to respect girls.

He also emphasised that investment in girls&rsquo; education and welfare should take precedence over saving money for their marriage.

&ldquo;A girl&#39;s education is not an act of charity but a fundamental right. Ensuring her safety is a sacred responsibility of the family, society and the state,&rdquo; he said.

Identifying himself as the father of two daughters, the President said the welfare and future of girls were matters of personal concern to him.

Call to End Child Marriage

Referring to this year&rsquo;s International Day of the Girl Child theme, &ldquo;End Child Marriage and Invest in Girls&rsquo; Rights&rdquo;, the President said child marriage deprives girls of their childhood, disrupts their education and prevents them from realising their potential.

He warned that early marriage could also lead to early motherhood, health complications, economic dependence and a greater risk of violence.

The President called for improved access to adolescent-friendly services and mental healthcare in every upazila, alongside greater public awareness of available helplines.

He also urged people to uphold religious and moral values, noting that the teachings of all religions emphasise protecting the rights and dignity of women and girls.

Girls Urged to Know Their Rights

Addressing girls directly, the President encouraged them to remain aware of their rights, continue their education, develop practical skills and prepare for independent lives.

He advised those facing injustice, abuse or oppression to seek help from trusted guardians, teachers or the relevant authorities. He also highlighted the importance of learning martial arts for self-defence.

The President said political commitment, administrative capacity, public participation and, above all, a change in mindset were essential to ensuring the rights and welfare of girls.

&ldquo;No society or nation can advance by leaving women and girl children behind,&rdquo; he said, calling for collective efforts to build a Bangladesh where every girl can grow up safely, pursue education, develop skills and become self-reliant.

He also recalled former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia&rsquo;s contributions to girls&rsquo; education, including scholarship initiatives and tuition-free education, and highlighted the importance of political commitment to women&rsquo;s safety and development.

The President called on all sections of society to work together to ensure a healthy, safe, dignified and promising future for every girl in Bangladesh.

State Minister Farzana Sharmin and BNP National Standing Committee member and lawmaker Begum Selima Rahman addressed the event as special guests.

Country Director of The Hunger Project Bangladesh Prashanta Tripura, Women and Children Affairs Ministry Secretary Dr Rowsan Ara Begum and NGCAF Vice-President Shaheen Akter Doly also spoke.

Earlier, Shaila Sharmin Zaman, director general of the Department of Women Affairs, delivered the welcome address. A documentary on the issue was screened, followed by speeches from two girls and cultural performances by children.

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            <updated>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:44:33 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[PM Seeks Canadian Support in Energy, Agriculture and Climate Finance]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday sought Canadian support in energy, agriculture and climate finance, while stressing that the safe, voluntary and dignified repatriation of around 1.3 million Rohingyas to Myanmar remains the only sustainable solution to the crisis.

He made the remarks during a meeting with a Canadian delegation led by Randeep Sarai, Canada&rsquo;s Secretary of State for International Development, at his office at the Secretariat.

The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations, expanding economic cooperation and exploring new avenues for a strategic partnership between Bangladesh and Canada, according to PM&rsquo;s Deputy Press Secretary Shahadat Hossain Shadhin.

Discussions also covered technical and vocational education, food security, poverty reduction, renewable energy and climate finance.

Rohingya Repatriation a Priority

Tarique Rahman said Bangladesh is hosting around 1.3 million Rohingyas, placing significant pressure on the country&rsquo;s economy and environment while it continues to address its own development challenges.

He stressed that although humanitarian assistance for the displaced people remains essential, their safe, voluntary and dignified return to Myanmar is the only lasting solution to the crisis.

Sarai echoed the importance of ensuring the peaceful, safe and dignified repatriation of the Rohingyas.

Cooperation in Energy and Skills Development

Canada expressed interest in expanding cooperation with Bangladesh in energy supplies, particularly oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG), identifying the country as a potential partner in these sectors. Bangladesh said it would consider the proposal positively.

The two sides also discussed strengthening technical and vocational education and training (TVET), as well as cooperation in establishing nursing training institutions and developing skilled nurses. Canada indicated plans to expand its existing activities in this sector.

Agriculture and Food Security

Agricultural cooperation was another key focus, with discussions covering the production and supply of pulses, oilseeds and other essential commodities.

Canada expressed interest in supporting Bangladesh&rsquo;s food security efforts. The meeting also reviewed ongoing programmes involving the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT).

The Prime Minister outlined the government&rsquo;s Farmers&rsquo; Card programme, which aims to provide farmers with essential agricultural inputs, including fertiliser and seeds.

He said the initiative would help build a comprehensive database of farmers, improve agricultural planning and ensure more effective delivery of government assistance. The two sides also discussed how Bangladesh could benefit from Canada&rsquo;s experience in data management and evidence-based policymaking.

Family Card and Poverty Reduction

Referring to World Bank data, Tarique Rahman said integrating food subsidy programmes, improving existing cash assistance schemes and linking them with the Family Card could help lift an additional 2.85 million people out of poverty.

He emphasised that the government aims to promote economic self-reliance by expanding employment and income-generating opportunities alongside social protection programmes.

Climate Finance and Renewable Energy

The meeting also covered renewable energy initiatives, canal excavation and the government&rsquo;s plan to plant 250 million trees.

Sarai said Canada was interested in providing C$13 billion in global climate finance over the next five years, adding that Bangladesh could benefit from the funding. Canada also expressed interest in supporting feasibility studies for development projects in the country.

Invitation to Visit Canada

Sarai praised Bangladeshis and people of Bangladeshi origin living in Canada for their skills, initiative and positive outlook. He also noted that two people of Bangladeshi origin serve as members of the Canadian Parliament.

At the end of the meeting, he invited Tarique Rahman to visit Canada.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam, Prime Minister&rsquo;s Adviser on Education, Expatriates&rsquo; Welfare and Overseas Employment Mahdi Amin, Press Secretary Saleh Shibly and relevant officials attended the meeting.

Canadian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Ajit Singh and senior Canadian officials were also present.

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            <updated>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:34:05 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Two More Die with Measles Symptoms in 24 Hours]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Two more people have died with measles-like symptoms across the country in the past 24 hours until 8:00am on Monday, bringing the country&rsquo;s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 1,164 this year.

With this, the total number of suspected measles deaths has reached 1,060, while confirmed deaths from measles have remained the same at 104.

A total of 1,269 new suspected measles cases were reported during the 24-hour period, taking the cumulative number of suspected cases nationwide to 206,297.

Meanwhile, 152 new confirmed measles cases were recorded, pushing laboratory-confirmed infections to 22,573.

Since March 15 this year, a total of 183,226 patients with suspected measles have been hospitalised across the country, of whom 175,655 have recovered, according to the DGHS.

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            <updated>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:26:17 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[7 more die with measles symptoms in 24 hours]]></title>
            <link rel="alternate" href="https://en.sunnews24x7.com/news/article/7-more-die-with-measles-symptoms-in-24-hours/13533" />
            <id>https://en.sunnews24x7.com/news/article/7-more-die-with-measles-symptoms-in-24-hours/13533</id>
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                <![CDATA[seven more people have died with measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours until 8:00am on Sunday, bringing the country&rsquo;s combined tally of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 1,162 this year.

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) classified all seven latest fatalities as suspected measles deaths, reporting no confirmed deaths from the highly contagious airborne disease during the period.


With this, the total number of suspected measles deaths has reached 1,058, while confirmed deaths from measles have remained the same at 104.

A total of 1,180 new suspected measles cases were reported during the 24-hour period, taking the cumulative number of suspected cases nationwide to 205,028.

Meanwhile, 93 new confirmed measles cases were recorded, pushing laboratory-confirmed infections to 22,421.

Since March 15 this year, a total of 182,047 patients with suspected measles have been hospitalised across the country, of whom 174,469 have recovered, according to the DGHS.

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            <updated>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 10:26:33 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[PM invites Marubeni to invest in IT, fertiliser, energy sectors]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday invited Japanese business conglomerate Marubeni Corporation to invest in Bangladesh&#39;s information technology (IT), fertiliser and energy sectors, highlighting his government&#39;s moves to harness the country&#39;s economic potential and attract domestic and foreign investment.

The Premier made the invitation when a high-level delegation led by Marubeni Corporation President and CEO Masayuki Omoto paid a courtesy call on him at his office at the Bangladesh Secretariat this morning, said his Deputy Press Secretary Shahadat Shadhin.

During the meeting, the prime minister highlighted the longstanding business ties between Bangladesh and Marubeni in jute products and stressed the need to expand the existing relationship and strengthen cooperation in new sectors, Shadhin said.

The discussions covered investment opportunities in information technology (IT), artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, fertiliser and energy, as well as the possibility of establishing a second Karnaphuli Fertilizer Company Limited (KAFCO) plant in Bangladesh.

The two sides also discussed the potential of Bangladesh&#39;s IT sector, the development of skilled human resources and the country&#39;s prospects for becoming an international service hub.

Tarique Rahman highlighted the government&#39;s plan to enhance the skills of Bangladeshi engineering graduates in IT and cybersecurity. Bangladesh could emerge as a major international service hub by leveraging its skilled workforce, technological capabilities and competitive service offerings, the meeting observed.

The possibility of launching an AI-powered data centre in Bangladesh within the next 12 months also came up for discussion, along with potential investment and technological cooperation from Marubeni in the project.

The meeting also discussed expanding the use of modern technologies and AI in agriculture to improve agricultural production and management, including through Marubeni&#39;s potential investment and technical assistance.

On fertiliser production, the two sides discussed expanding Marubeni&#39;s existing investment in KAFCO and the possibility of setting up a second KAFCO plant in the country. Marubeni expressed interest in the proposal, Shadhin said.

The meeting also expressed optimism that the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between Bangladesh and Japan, once implemented, would further strengthen trade and investment ties between the two countries.

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam, Prime Minister&#39;s Adviser on Information and Technology Rehan Asif Asad and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Dr. Md Shakirul Islam Khan were present.

Marubeni was represented by its Chief Executive Officer for Southwest Asia Susumu Wakamori and the company&#39;s Country Head in Bangladesh Manabu Sugawara.

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            <updated>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:21:31 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[8 more die with measles symptoms in 24 hours]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Eight more people died with measles-like symptoms in the country in the last 24 hours till 8:00 am on Saturday, October 10, as the contagious disease shows no sign of easing.

With this, the number of suspected measles deaths rose to 1,051, while the tally of laboratory-confirmed measles deaths remained unchanged at 104, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

During the period, DGHS recorded an additional 955 suspected measles cases and 131 confirmed cases, bringing the totals to 203,848 and 22,328, respectively, from March 15 to date.

The health directorate said it has been recording measles-related data since March 15.

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            </summary>
            
            
            <updated>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:59:29 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Autorickshaw driver raped, strangled Cumilla schoolgirl to death: Police]]></title>
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            <id>https://en.sunnews24x7.com/news/article/autorickshaw-driver-raped-strangled-cumilla-schoolgirl-to-death-police/13526</id>
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                <![CDATA[Police have unraveled the mystery surrounding the murder of a 15-year-old seventh-grader in Cumilla, confirming that auto-rickshaw driver Sumon raped and subsequently strangled her to death.

Cumilla Additional Superintendent of Police Pankaj Barua disclosed the findings during a press conference held at the District Police Superintendent&#39;s office at 10:30am on Saturday.

According to police, the girl arrived at Tisha counter in Paduar Bazar Bishwa Road under Cumilla sadar Dakshin upazila from Cox&rsquo;s Bazar at around 12:30am on October 8. She hired Sumon&rsquo;s autorickshaw for Tk 300 to reach her rented home in the Racecourse area of the city.

The girl also gave Sumon money to buy bread and bananas. Instead of taking her to the destination, he drove towards Chandpur road, passed through Bijra Bazar in Laksam and returned to Jagatpur in Lalmai upazila, spending around two hours on the journey, the police official said.

When Sumon stopped the vehicle in Jagatpur, the girl asked where they were. After realising that she was not in Racecourse, she got out of the autorickshaw and tried to escape.

Pankaj said that Sumon chased her and attempted to rape her. He strangled her with a towel after raping her there. Sumon, at one point, pressed her head against the ground with his foot to ensure her death, according to the police official.

Sumon allegedly took the girl&rsquo;s iPhone from her bag and left the bag in the paddy field. He abandoned the autorickshaw at the scene, bathed in a pond near Kachikata Mosque and travelled to Bakhrahat in another hired autorickshaw.

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            <updated>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:32:01 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[PM assures cooperation on waste-based fuel production]]></title>
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            <author>
                <name> <![CDATA[Sunnews Admin]]></name>
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            <summary type="html">
                <![CDATA[Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday assured support for a technology that could turn waste into fuel oil and help reduce Bangladesh&rsquo;s dependence on imported energy.

He gave the assurance as a team of researchers led by Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) Professor Dr Md Khalequzzaman briefed him on the technology at his office in Tejgaon, said a release issued by the PM&rsquo;s Press Wing.

The technology uses a process known as hydrothermal liquefaction (HTL) to convert human waste, waste from sewage treatment plants, kitchen waste and agricultural residues into fuel oil.

The researchers said they have been working on the technology for around 10 years and have achieved a 50&ndash;55 percent biocrude yield in laboratory tests. They have also made progress in producing biocrude with a high diesel content.

The next step is to set up a pilot plant capable of processing one to three tonnes of waste daily to assess the technology&rsquo;s efficiency, production costs and commercial viability.The estimated cost of the pilot project is Tk 100&ndash;120 crore.

According to the researchers, the technology, if developed for commercial-scale production, could replace around 10&ndash;15 percent of imported crude oil and save foreign currency equivalent to Tk 6,500&ndash;13,000 crore annually.

However, the estimates would need to be validated through large-scale technical and economic assessments, they said.

The researchers said the technology could also help reduce environmental pollution, improve waste management and create opportunities for developing a domestic fuel industry.

The Prime Minister assured them of the government&rsquo;s necessary cooperation in advancing the initiative.

Power and Energy Minister Iqbal Mahmood Tuku, State Minister Anindya Islam Amit, University Grants Commission member Professor Abdullah Al Mamun, KUET Vice-Chancellor Professor Mohammad Masud and Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation Chairman Dr Mohammad Rafiqul Islam were present at the briefing.

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            <updated>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:00:42 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Govt plans Tk 25,000cr project to ensure safe drinking water]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[ATk 25,000-crore integrated project is being planned to ensure safe drinking water for people across the country, said Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Minister Dr Abdul Moyeen Khan.

He made the remarks while speaking to journalists after a meeting with a UNICEF delegation at the Secretariat on Thursday (October 8).

&ldquo;We spoke with UNICEF today about a particularly important issue &mdash; how we can ensure safe drinking water for the 18 crore people of Bangladesh. You know, water is life. People cannot survive without water. But if water is contaminated or contains harmful germs, it can become a cause of death,&rdquo; the minister said.

He said ensuring safe drinking water for the country&rsquo;s 180 million people is a major challenge, which was discussed at the meeting.

Moyeen Khan said Bangladesh has abundant water in its rivers, but many of the rivers are drying up. Water is being diverted upstream, and the resulting decline in water flow is causing desertification-like conditions in the northern districts, while also having a significant impact on the southern region.

He said Bangladesh&rsquo;s rivers carry water into the Bay of Bengal. When the volume of freshwater decreases, seawater salinity moves further inland. As a result, the southern region has faced a severe drinking-water crisis for decades due to upstream water withdrawal.

&ldquo;If you are from the southern region or speak to its residents, you will understand how access to safe drinking water has become a serious problem for people there,&rdquo; he said.

The minister said the government&rsquo;s responsibility is to ensure safe drinking water for the people while considering all these issues.

&ldquo;We also discussed how we can work together with the United Nations and devote ourselves to the welfare of the people, as well as how the project will be financed,&rdquo; he said.

Asked about the estimated cost of the proposed safe drinking-water project, Moyeen Khan said, &ldquo;The project we discussed collectively today is not just with UNICEF. There are various organisations involved, and if we add their contributions together, it would amount to around $2.1 billion. That means roughly Tk 25,000 crore.&rdquo;

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            <updated>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:55:18 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Parked AC bus catches fire near Mohakhali terminal]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[A fire broke out on an air-conditioned bus parked near the Mohakhali bus terminal in Dhaka on Thursday (October 8).

Two units of the Fire Service and Civil Defence rushed to the spot and brought the blaze under control, said Control Room Officer Anwarul Islam.

According to the official, the fire started on a bus belonging to Prime Paribahan while it was parked near the terminal. Firefighters later extinguished the blaze.

However, no further details were immediately available regarding the cause of the fire, possible casualties or the extent of damage to the bus. 

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            </summary>
            
            
            <updated>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:17:48 +0000</updated>
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