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                                <updated>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:34:50 +0000</updated>
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            <title><![CDATA[Seven more die with measles symptoms in 24 hours]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Seven more people have died with measles symptoms in the past 24 hours, while 65 people have been confirmed to have measles and 1,254 others have presented with measles-like symptoms during the same period.

The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) disclosed the figures in a press release on measles on Sunday (October 18).

According to the release, 104 people have died from confirmed measles since March, while 1,092 others have died with measles symptoms.

During this period, 23,122 people have been confirmed to have measles, while 213,244 people have presented with measles-like symptoms.

So far, 189,484 people with measles-like symptoms have been admitted to hospitals, while 181,756 have been discharged and returned home.

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            <updated>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:34:50 +0000</updated>
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            <title><![CDATA[PM stresses discipline, professionalism in armed forces]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Sunday urged members of the armed forces to uphold the Constitution, laws, military regulations and humanitarian values while performing their duties, stressing that discipline, professionalism and public trust are the foundations of a strong military.

Speaking at a National Standard presentation ceremony at Savar Cantonment, the Prime Minister called for continued modernisation of the armed forces, expansion of domestic defence production and the development of technological capabilities to address emerging security challenges.

&ldquo;The real strength of an armed force lies in discipline, skills, leadership, morality, training and public trust,&rdquo; Tarique Rahman said, emphasising the importance of maintaining the chain of command.

He noted that modern warfare increasingly involves cyberspace, outer space, drones, artificial intelligence, electronic warfare and information-based capabilities. Bangladesh must therefore ensure that its defence preparedness keeps pace with the changing global security environment, he added.

Congratulating the battalions and regiments receiving the National Standard, the Prime Minister said the honour symbolises their history, tradition, discipline, sacrifice, professionalism and commitment to the country.

He described the National Standard as a renewed pledge to serve the nation with greater dedication, adding that safeguarding the dignity of the national flag is a sacred responsibility for every soldier.

Tarique Rahman said the government was continuing efforts to make the armed forces more modern, skilled, disciplined, professional and technology-driven.

He also underscored the need to establish a domestic defence industry capable of producing essential weapons, ammunition and other military equipment in Bangladesh.

Technology alone, however, cannot replace human capabilities, he said, stressing the importance of building an integrated defence system through which the Army, Navy and Air Force can work together effectively when necessary.

Focus on military welfare

The Prime Minister said the government was prioritising the welfare of military personnel, including housing, healthcare, education, training, career development and post-retirement social security.

According to him, salaries and allowances for armed forces personnel have already been increased by between 100 and 138 per cent under the National Pay Scale.

He added that implementation of the &ldquo;One Rank, One Pension&rdquo; system was under process to improve the living standards of military personnel.

Tarique Rahman said protecting national interests, sovereignty and dignity would remain a key commitment for Bangladesh. He also reiterated the country&#39;s desire to strengthen friendship and cooperation with all nations on the basis of mutual respect and equality.

Recalls Army&#39;s role in Liberation War

Recalling the history of the Bangladesh Army, the Prime Minister said the force&#39;s origins were closely linked to the country&#39;s independence and the 1971 Liberation War.

He referred to the role of Major Ziaur Rahman, then deputy commander of the Eighth East Bengal Regiment, in Chattogram following the Pakistani military crackdown on the night of March 25, 1971.

Quoting Ziaur Rahman&#39;s article The Birth of a Nation, Tarique Rahman said he had assembled Bengali-speaking officers and soldiers of the regiment and directed them to join the armed struggle for independence at 2:15am on March 26.

He also recalled Ziaur Rahman&#39;s subsequent declaration of independence from Kalurghat Radio Centre on March 27, describing his contribution to the Liberation War as an inspiring chapter in the history of the armed forces.

The Prime Minister said patriotic citizens regard the success of the Army as a success for Bangladesh.

He further highlighted the armed forces&#39; contributions beyond national defence, including their roles in responding to floods, cyclones, fires and other emergencies, as well as their participation in international peacekeeping missions.

The ceremony was organised by the Bangladesh Army&#39;s 9th Infantry Division. Ministers, advisers, the Army chief, members of the diplomatic corps, serving and retired military officers, junior commissioned officers and other armed forces personnel attended the event.

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            <updated>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 10:06:03 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[5 killed as truck hits auto-rickshaw in Kurigram]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Five people were killed when a cargo truck collided with a battery-run auto-rickshaw near Sayedabad Bazar in Roumari upazila of Kurigram on Saturday afternoon.

The accident occurred at around 2:30pm near Shiberdangi Bazar.

The deceased were identified as Sharifa Begum, Lipi Begum, Tuba Khatun, 7, Rishad Mia, 12, and the auto-rickshaw driver, whose identity was not immediately known.

Local union parishad member Ziaur Rahman said the auto-rickshaw was carrying five passengers from Kauniachar towards Kartimari when the truck, travelling from the opposite direction, hit the vehicle.

Three people, including the auto-rickshaw driver, died on the spot, while two others succumbed to their injuries on the way to hospital, he said.

Roumari Police Station Officer-in-Charge Kausar Ali confirmed the deaths, adding that the truck had been taken into police custody.

Legal action would be taken in connection with the accident, he said.

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            <updated>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:09:24 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Garment Workers Clash with Police in Uttara]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[garment workers demanding a minimum monthly wage of Tk 30,000 and payment of outstanding wages clashed with police in Uttara, Dhaka, on Saturday, leaving at least 50 people, including 19 police personnel, injured.

The workers vandalised two Industrial Police vehicles and broke the hand of a police member during the clash, which took place at around 11:30am near Rajlakkhi on the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway as they attempted to block the road for the fifth consecutive day.


Deputy commissioner of the Uttara division of Dhaka Metropolitan Police Md Rezaul Karim told Jago News that workers from garment factories in the Uttarkhan and Dakshinkhan police station areas began gathering at several locations around 10:00am.

They gathered at Koshai Bari, Jamtala and Azampur railway crossings and the Holy Lab intersection at Jasimuddin, he said.

At around 11:00am, the workers assembled on Road 13 in Sector 4 of Uttara, near Rajlakkhi, and attempted to block the eastern side of the highway.

Police obstructed them, prompting the workers to throw bricks and stones at law enforcers, Rezaul Karim said.

Police then used batons, sound grenades and water cannons to disperse the protesters

During the clash, the workers vandalised two Industrial Police vehicles and assaulted an Industrial Police member, breaking his hand, the deputy commissioner said.

He added that police would file cases against those involved after reviewing CCTV footage.

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            <updated>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 10:10:46 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[PM Inspects Hospitals, Schools for Dengue Preparedness]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday morning began visiting hospitals and educational institutions in Dhaka to assess dengue prevention measures and cleanliness activities.

The prime minister left his Gulshan residence at 9:10am for the surprise visits, Deputy Press Secretary Hasan Shiplu said.

He first visited Kuwait-Bangladesh Friendship Government Hospital in Uttara to review the measures taken by hospital authorities to tackle dengue.

He later visited Rajuk Uttara Model College, where he addressed members of the Bangladesh National Cadet Corps (BNCC), urging them to actively participate in cleanliness drives to help prevent the spread of dengue.

According to Shiplu, the prime minister was also scheduled to visit Dhaka Medical College Hospital and several hospitals under Dhaka North and Dhaka South city corporations.

On September 12, Tarique Rahman launched a three-month special campaign to prevent dengue, focusing on cleanliness drives and public awareness activities.

Describing the next three months as a high-risk period for dengue, he urged people across the country to take part in the campaign and work together to prevent the spread of the mosquito-borne disease.

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            <updated>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 09:15:23 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Cox’s Bazar Resort Ignored Fire Safety Warning: Fire Service DG]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[The Fire Service would consult the Cox&rsquo;s Bazar Development Authority and relevant associations to bring such establishments under closer scrutiny, he said.

He also emphasised the need to strengthen fire safety awareness through development authorities and industry associations, warning that the risk of similar incidents could increase during the coming dry season.

Regarding the cause of the TupTup Resort fire, the director general said it would be premature to draw conclusions before the investigation was completed. The exact cause could be determined only through a thorough inquiry.

Asked why establishments identified as fire hazards continued to operate despite receiving warnings, and what action would be taken against similar facilities across the country, he said the department would review measures to prevent such incidents.

He added that initiatives would be considered to improve fire safety enforcement, taking into account limitations in existing laws and monitoring arrangements.

Firefighting Challenges in Old Dhaka
The director general also highlighted the difficulties firefighters face in densely populated areas, particularly Old Dhaka, where frequent fires, unauthorised factories and warehouses, and the presence of explosive materials increase the risks.

Narrow roads and limited spaces between buildings often prevent firefighting vehicles and equipment from reaching incident sites quickly, he said.

He stressed the importance of complying with building regulations and safety codes, while acknowledging that installing all necessary safety measures in older settlements and structures would take time.

Authorities are continuing to raise awareness among people planning new buildings and businesses about the importance of following relevant regulations, he added.

Specialised Vehicles Considered for Narrow Roads
To improve emergency response in congested areas, the Fire Service is considering introducing specialised three-wheeled vehicles capable of navigating narrow roads.

The department is also exploring the use of motorcycle units equipped with hosepipes that could be connected to water reservoirs in nearby buildings to help firefighters tackle blazes, the director general said.

The proposals aim to improve access to fire scenes in densely populated neighbourhoods where conventional firefighting vehicles face significant difficulties.

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            <updated>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:50:48 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Trump Waives Russia Sanctions, Eases 100% Tariff Threat on India]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[US President Donald Trump has temporarily waived Russia-related sanctions and tariffs targeting countries that purchase Russian oil, offering potential relief to India and China. The decision came just a day before the measures were due to take effect on October 18.

In an executive order issued late Friday, Trump said the waiver was in the national interest of the United States.

&ldquo;I am hereby waiving the application of such sanctions, restrictions, and duties provided for in the Graham Act,&rdquo; Trump said, adding that he had submitted a certification to Congress confirming that the decision served US national interests.

However, the order only suspends the implementation of the measures. It does not permanently cancel them, leaving the administration with the option to impose the tariffs and sanctions at a later date.

India and China Among Countries Facing Tariff Threat
The legislation, known as the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, authorised Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on goods imported from major buyers of Russian crude oil. The countries identified included China, India, Slovakia, Hungary and Azerbaijan.

The law also provided for sanctions against Russian officials, banks, energy companies and other entities accused of supporting Moscow&#39;s military operations. In addition, it authorised tariffs of up to 500 per cent on US imports of Russian energy products.

The measures were intended to reduce Russia&#39;s energy revenues and limit the financial resources supporting its war against Ukraine.

Had the 100 per cent tariffs been imposed on India, they could have significantly affected bilateral trade. The additional duties would have come amid existing US tariffs on Indian goods, although the precise impact would have depended on the final rates and products covered.

India Reaffirms Commitment to Energy Security
India has repeatedly defended its purchases of Russian oil, arguing that its energy policy is guided by the need to ensure affordable and reliable supplies for its population of approximately 1.4 billion.

Following the passage of the sanctions legislation, India&#39;s Ministry of External Affairs said the country remained committed to protecting its trade and economic interests.

&ldquo;India remains firmly committed to ensuring energy security for its 1.4 billion people,&rdquo; the ministry said, adding that the country would continue diversifying its sources of energy according to changing market conditions.

New Delhi also said that the implications of its Russian oil trade had been discussed with US officials at various levels in recent months. India had highlighted the potential consequences for bilateral relations and international energy markets.

India-US trade relations had faced tensions in 2025 after Washington imposed additional tariffs linked to India&#39;s purchases of Russian crude. Those additional duties were subsequently removed in February 2026, while the reciprocal tariff was reduced to 18 per cent under a bilateral trade framework, according to the reported account.

Trump Signals Shift in Approach Towards Russia
The decision to suspend the measures comes amid changes in Trump&#39;s approach to Moscow and his increasingly public criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Trump has questioned Zelensky&#39;s leadership and suggested that Ukraine needs a new president, citing the Ukrainian leader&#39;s failure to reach a deal to end the war.

The US president also announced a reported agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin involving the supply of more than 300,000 tonnes of Russian diesel to the United States, with additional shipments expected in the following months.

Zelensky criticised the reported arrangement, describing it as an unworthy decision by Ukraine&#39;s partners and accusing Moscow of continuing attacks on Ukraine despite the agreement.

The temporary suspension of Russia-related tariffs could ease immediate trade concerns for India and China. However, the possibility of their future implementation leaves uncertainty over energy trade, international markets and Washington&#39;s economic relations with countries continuing to purchase Russian oil.

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            <updated>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 08:34:39 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Formation of managing committees in all private educational instts suspended]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[The formation of managing committees and governing bodies in all private educational institutions has been suspended until further notice, as the regulations governing their formation have yet to be finalised.

The Bangladesh Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee issued the instruction in an urgent notice on Thursday, signed by its president, Dhaka Education Board chairman Professor Syed Akhtaruzzaman.

According to the notice, the Regulations on the Formation of Governing Bodies and Managing Committees of Private Educational Institutions, 2026, covering lower secondary, secondary and higher secondary levels, are still awaiting finalisation.

The committee requested all concerned to keep the formation of managing committees and governing bodies suspended until further instructions are issued.

Copies of the notice were sent to the education ministry secretary, the director general of the Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education, chairmen of all education boards, divisional commissioners, deputy commissioners, district education officers, and heads of private educational institutions at lower secondary, secondary and higher secondary levels and equivalent institutions.

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            <updated>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:14:03 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[‘My life will go to my grave’: Salman Khan rules out biopic]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[salman Khan has made it clear that he has no plans to turn his life story into a film. On the opening episode of Karan Johar&#39;s chat show, Koffee With Karan 9, the Bollywood superstar spoke about several aspects of his personal life.

Karisma Kapoor also joined the show for the rapid fire round, where Salman faced an interesting question about who should direct a film based on his life. She gave him four choices, Kabir Khan, David Dhawan, Sooraj Barjatya and Sanjay Leela Bhansali, but Salman claimed: &ldquo;My life will go to my grave.&rdquo;

Salman Khan said, &ldquo;Depending on whether you want to make a comedy on my life, then David Dhawan. If you want to make a traditional tragic love story, then it would be Sanjay Leela Bhansali. If you want to make this beautiful love story after love story after love story, it would be Sooraj Barjatya.&rdquo;

&ldquo;Kabir Khan, if you want an action kind of love story, of all the things that happened in my life.... and depending on which love story they want to make, we have to get into that as well. But a biopic of my life will never be made. My life will go to my grave.&rdquo;

During the same segment, Salman Khan was also asked the actress he&#39;d like to work with in his final film. The actor mentioned that he is not planning to retire from films anytime soon.

Salman Khan breaks silence after collapsing on stage
Karan Johar also reminded him of his comment about being a virgin from an earlier season of the show. Salman explained that he had used those words because he did not want to discuss his private life. He also shared why he prefers to keep his dating life away from public conversations.

The actor said, &ldquo;Because you keep saying that you&#39;re dating so and so, and I never want to talk about it because you never know that this is the person who is going to be in your life for the rest of your life.&rdquo;

Salman Khan will be seen in Maatrubhumi, scheduled to release later this year. He also has Vamshi Paidipally&#39;s SVC63 with Nayanthara.

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            <updated>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 11:06:45 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <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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            <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.

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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[Mamata Banerjee attacked with knife near her residence]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was allegedly targeted in a knife attack outside her residence on Tuesday evening while returning from the inauguration of a Durga Puja pandal.

Former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Saket Gokhale made the claim in a social media post, alleging that an individual under the influence of drugs targeted Banerjee near her residence.

Further details about the alleged incident, including the circumstances of the attack and whether anyone was injured, were not immediately available.

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            <updated>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:59:04 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Why Saudi Defence Spending Fails to Stop Houthi Attacks]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Saudi Arabia&rsquo;s massive defence spending and advanced air defence systems have failed to fully protect its critical infrastructure from missile and drone attacks launched by Houthi rebels in Yemen, raising questions about the kingdom&rsquo;s ability to defend its vast territory and strategic assets.

According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), Saudi Arabia spent $83 billion on defence last year, placing it among the world&rsquo;s top military spenders. The kingdom has acquired advanced US fighter jets, Patriot and Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) missile systems, as well as sophisticated weapons from France and the United Kingdom.

Despite these investments, Saudi Arabia continues to face security threats from multiple directions. Iranian missiles and drones have targeted the kingdom from the east, while Iran-backed militias in Iraq have threatened critical infrastructure, including the East-West oil pipeline. From the south, Houthi fighters launch missiles and drones from mobile platforms and concealed positions in Yemen&rsquo;s mountainous terrain.

Vast Territory, Multiple Threats
Defending Saudi Arabia presents a major challenge because of the sheer scale of its territory and the number of strategically important sites that require protection. These include airports, oil refineries, pipelines, desalination plants and other critical infrastructure.

Saudi air defences have intercepted many incoming missiles and drones, but some have managed to penetrate the protective systems. Defence planners must also decide how to distribute limited interception capabilities among numerous potential targets.

The Houthis have increasingly combined ballistic missiles, cruise missiles and long-range drones in coordinated attacks designed to overwhelm air defence networks. Low-flying cruise missiles can be particularly difficult to detect and track, while newer ballistic missiles are reportedly designed to manoeuvre during flight.

Military analysts note that no single air defence system can guarantee the interception of every incoming threat, particularly when several types of weapons are launched simultaneously.

Iranian Support Strengthens Houthi Capabilities
The Houthis&#39; growing military capabilities have also raised concerns about external assistance. United Nations experts have previously identified missile components, unmanned aerial vehicles and other military equipment of Iranian origin in Yemen, despite an international arms embargo.

Several analysts have pointed to similarities between newer Houthi missiles, including the Hatem-2 and Palestine-2, and Iranian-designed weapons. The Houthis have also demonstrated the ability to threaten targets hundreds or thousands of kilometres away.

The group has developed considerable combat experience during years of conflict and continues to maintain ties with Tehran. However, analysts also caution that the Houthis pursue their own political and military objectives rather than acting solely on Iran&#39;s instructions.

A Conflict Rooted in Years of War
The latest escalation follows years of conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis. The Saudi-led military intervention in Yemen, which began in 2015, contributed to a devastating humanitarian crisis and deepened hostility between the two sides.

The Houthis have demanded an end to Saudi military operations supporting Yemen&#39;s internationally recognised government, as well as financial compensation. Their attacks on Saudi targets have increased pressure on Riyadh to choose between further military action and diplomatic engagement.

Iran has offered to help facilitate talks between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis. However, public statements by Houthi representatives suggest that a ceasefire agreement remains uncertain.

Saudi Arabia Faces Difficult Choices
The latest attacks pose a challenge to Saudi Arabia&#39;s ambitions to attract international investment and establish itself as a major destination for tourism, technology and business under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman&#39;s Vision 2030 programme.

Repeated attacks on airports, oil facilities and other infrastructure could undermine investor confidence and disrupt economic activity. Concerns over public safety have also emerged amid reports of interruptions to missile-warning alerts, although residents have indicated that alerts subsequently resumed.

Saudi Arabia now faces difficult decisions. Intensifying airstrikes could trigger further retaliatory attacks, while reaching an accommodation with the Houthis could prove politically difficult following deadly strikes and civilian casualties.

A ground offensive involving Yemeni government forces also appears challenging, given the Houthis&#39; entrenched positions, combat experience and familiarity with the country&#39;s mountainous terrain.

International Support and Defence Supply Constraints
Saudi Arabia is seeking greater international cooperation to strengthen its defences. Regional partners have offered assistance, while the kingdom may pursue additional air defence equipment from the United States and European countries.

However, replenishing interceptor missiles and other advanced munitions could prove difficult. The United States has also faced constraints on its defence inventories and production capacity following sustained military operations in the region.

Previous US air campaigns against Houthi targets failed to eliminate the group&#39;s leadership or dismantle its military capabilities completely. The Houthis have continued to operate despite extensive military pressure.

Diplomacy May Offer the Most Viable Path
The continuing attacks highlight the limitations of relying exclusively on expensive weapons systems to protect a country against a determined adversary using relatively inexpensive drones and missiles.

For Saudi Arabia, the challenge extends beyond intercepting incoming weapons. It must protect critical infrastructure, maintain public confidence, preserve economic stability and avoid a prolonged conflict that could undermine its development goals.

Although stronger air defences and international cooperation may reduce the risks, a lasting solution is likely to require diplomatic efforts alongside military measures. Any agreement would need to address the security concerns of Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, while accounting for the broader regional rivalry involving Iran.

For now, the kingdom faces a difficult balance between defending its territory, deterring further attacks and preventing the conflict from escalating into a wider regional confrontation.

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            <updated>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 09:59:05 +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>
        </entry>
            <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>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Afghanistan Dig Deep to Snatch Unlikely Draw Against Bangladesh]]></title>
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            <updated>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:01:43 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte passes away]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[ 

US actor RJ Mitte, best known for playing Walter White Jr in the hit television series Breaking Bad, has died at the age of 34, the BBC reported.

&ldquo;It is with profound sadness that we share the tragic passing of beloved actor, philanthropist, and passionate disability rights advocate RJ Mitte,&rdquo; his representative told the BBC.

Mitte died in Brownsville, Texas. Authorities have not yet determined the cause of death, and an investigation is ongoing.

The Brownsville Police Department confirmed his death, saying no foul play was suspected. Cameron County Justice of the Peace Cyndi Hinojosa told the Associated Press that Mitte was pronounced dead on October 12 at what was believed to be his home. An autopsy is expected to be conducted.

Mitte, who lived with cerebral palsy, gained international recognition for his portrayal of Walter White Jr, the son of Bryan Cranston&rsquo;s character in the Emmy-winning crime drama Breaking Bad. His performance earned him a Screen Actors Guild Award in 2014 as part of the series&rsquo; cast.

&ldquo;Mitte brought authenticity to the role and built a platform on disability awareness and inclusion,&rdquo; his representative, Sean Reilly, said in a statement to the BBC.

Beyond acting, Mitte was a prominent advocate for disability rights and representation. He served as an ambassador for United Cerebral Palsy and Shriners Children&rsquo;s and established The Mitte Foundation to support charitable causes and community initiatives.

Through his work, he sought to challenge stereotypes and encourage greater representation of people with disabilities in the entertainment industry.

&lsquo;Breaking Bad&rsquo; Co-Stars Pay Tribute
Mitte&rsquo;s death prompted tributes from his former co-stars, who remembered him as a beloved colleague and friend.

Aaron Paul, who played Jesse Pinkman in Breaking Bad, expressed his grief in a statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter.

&ldquo;RJ, I love you my friend. You will be missed,&rdquo; Paul said. He also urged people to remember that they are loved and not alone.

Dean Norris, who portrayed Mitte&rsquo;s on-screen uncle Hank Schrader, said he had always looked out for the actor during their time working together.

&ldquo;RJ didn&#39;t play my TV son, I always looked out for him as a young kid on set,&rdquo; Norris wrote, describing Mitte as &ldquo;a sweetheart of a young man&rdquo; who would be greatly missed.

A Defining Role in &lsquo;Breaking Bad&rsquo;
Created by Vince Gilligan, Breaking Bad aired on US television network AMC for five seasons between 2008 and 2013. The acclaimed series received 58 Primetime Emmy nominations and won 16 awards, including Outstanding Drama Series in 2013 and 2014.

The show follows Walter White, a New Mexico high school chemistry teacher who turns to manufacturing methamphetamine after being diagnosed with cancer, hoping to secure his family&#39;s financial future. As he becomes increasingly involved in the criminal underworld, his relationship with his son, Walter White Jr, grows strained.

Mitte&#39;s character brought humour and emotional depth to the series. Although the actor himself had cerebral palsy, the condition was never explicitly discussed in the show.

The character was inspired by a late friend of Gilligan who had a more severe form of cerebral palsy and used forearm crutches, which Mitte did not need.

Championing Disability Representation
Born and raised in Louisiana, Mitte was a teenager when he moved to Los Angeles in 2005 to support his younger sister&rsquo;s acting ambitions. He subsequently auditioned for Breaking Bad, a role that would transform his career.

Before landing the part, one of his early auditions was for a California public service announcement about the dangers of methamphetamine.

Speaking on the Joe Vulpis Podcast earlier this month, Mitte reflected on the connection between that experience and his breakthrough role, describing Breaking Bad as an anti-meth story because of its devastating consequences.

Following his rise to fame, Mitte pushed for more diverse and complex portrayals of people with disabilities, including those whose conditions are not immediately visible.

In a 2021 interview with the BBC, he highlighted the importance of representation across the entertainment industry.

&ldquo;Watching the awareness grow around disability representation has been great to see, but breakthroughs sometimes come in pieces and moments instead of larger change,&rdquo; he said.

Mitte&rsquo;s other screen credits included Hannah Montana, Switched at Birth and Westhampton. His most recent project, Talking to Strangers, was released earlier this year.

His career extended beyond acting, leaving a lasting mark on conversations about disability awareness, inclusion and equal representation in entertainment.

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            <updated>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:00:52 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Delhi Police detains top CJP leaders after flash protest]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[India&#39;s youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) said Tuesday that key leaders had been detained after entering an iconic protest site in New Delhi blocked by police.

Opposition parties and supporters of the movement have taken to the streets in recent days, defying a security clampdown to demand the resignation of the head of India&#39;s election commission, accusing it of manipulating voter rolls to benefit Prime Minister Narendra Modi&#39;s ruling party.

The Election Commission of India, which oversees the voting process in the world&#39;s most populous nation, has denied any wrongdoing.

Delhi Police said on Monday that Jantar Mantar in the heart of the capital had been taken off the list of designated official protest sites.

The site has been sealed off for several days by yellow metal barricades and guarded by a heavy police presence.

But a video posted online by CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke on Tuesday showed protesters clambering over the barricades, running into the empty space and waving the national flag -- before police chased and detained them.

&quot;CJP sneaks inside to reclaim Jantar Mantar,&quot; the group said in a post on social media, adding that those detained included leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka and Ajinkya Shinde.

&quot;All of them have been detained by Delhi Police,&quot; it added.

Delhi Police had announced three official sites on Monday as alternatives to Jantar Mantar, where protesters have gathered for decades -- including CJP demonstrations that led to the education minister stepping down over an examination scandal in July.

&quot;You cannot denotify the resistance,&quot; Dipke said, tagging Modi in his post.

Modi, in comments at a business conference in New Delhi on Tuesday, called India the &quot;mother of democracy&quot;, but did not refer directly to the protests.

&quot;In our country, people openly debate a wide range of issues and discuss different perspectives,&quot; he said.

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            <updated>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 10:01:02 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[UK Blames Iran for Airbase Plot, Sanctions Two Iranians]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[The United Kingdom&rsquo;s prime minister, Andy Burnham, has said that a suspected plot against a Royal Air Force (RAF) base used by the United States in the town of Fairford was &ldquo;almost certainly&rdquo; directed by Iran&rsquo;s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

The allegation on Monday came as the UK announced sanctions on two Iranians over alleged &ldquo;hostile activity&rdquo;, raising the diplomatic stakes over the largely unexplained incident for which Tehran has denied any responsibility.

&ldquo;We will not tolerate these threats on our soil,&rdquo; Burnham told parliament, promising that the government &ldquo;will crack down on Iran&rsquo;s use of criminal networks, using our full range of powers to target them and their funding streams&rdquo;.

He added that the UK will &ldquo;bring further sanctions to restrict the capacity of Iran and the IRGC to do us harm&rdquo;.

The incident near the airbase in southern England occurred in the early hours of September 27, when five British men in their 20s were arrested on suspected &ldquo;terrorism&rdquo; and explosives offences.

Police said they found a supply of petrol in three vans linked to the suspects, but no explosives. The men were later released without charge on police bail &ldquo;under stringent conditions&rdquo;.

Two others were arrested later, including a British-Iranian national, but were later released. None of the men has been charged, and the source and nature of the threat at Fairford have remained shrouded in mystery.

Sanctions

UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said on Monday that the government was sanctioning two Iranians for their &ldquo;role in facilitating or engaging in hostile activity on behalf of the Iranian regime&rdquo;.

One is Ruhollah Bazghandi, the head of IRGC counterespionage operations, who the Foreign Office said is now subject to an asset freeze, a travel ban and a bar on serving as a company director.

The other is Shahram Ali Reza Tamarzadeh Jakki, whom British officials described as a facilitator for the Zindashti criminal network. The group is already under UK sanctions and has been accused of involvement in several plots against Iranian dissidents.

Miliband said he had also summoned Iran&rsquo;s ambassador.

&ldquo;We have repeatedly made clear to Iran, Britain will not tolerate threats on our soil,&rdquo; he wrote on X.

Tehran has vehemently rejected the accusations.

On Monday, Iran&rsquo;s ambassador to the UK, Ali Mousavi, met Stephen Doughty, the UK&rsquo;s minister for the Middle East, and &ldquo;categorically rejected&rdquo; allegations of any Iranian role, urging &ldquo;the British side to refrain from any unsubstantiated statements&rdquo;.

Mousavi told UK authorities that Tehran is willing to cooperate with the investigation into the incident, according to Iran&rsquo;s state news agency IRNA.

Last month, the Iranian embassy in London said in a statement that Tehran &ldquo;categorically rejects and strongly condemns&rdquo; the &ldquo;unfounded and malicious speculations&rdquo; attempting to link the country to the arrests near Fairford. It warned that such claims will &ldquo;fuel Iranophobia propaganda&rdquo;.


RAF Fairford, about 160km (100 miles) west of London, is the preferred European base for US bombers and has served as a staging point for US aircraft in the war on Iran, which began on February 28.

Earlier this month, the US moved its B-52 and B-1 bombers over concerns about a suspected Iranian plot to carry out a complex drone attack on the facility, according to US officials.

Separately on Monday, 29 countries, including the UK, the US, most European states, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, issued a joint statement denouncing &ldquo;in the strongest terms Iran&rsquo;s use of violent attacks&rdquo;.

The statement said such attacks included &ldquo;acts of lethal plotting, arson, sabotage, cyber-attacks, and other hybrid activities against us and our partners&rdquo;.

&ldquo;Any attempt by Iran to threaten, silence, intimidate, harass, harm, or coerce people on our territories through proxies or any other means is unacceptable,&rdquo; it read.

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            <updated>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 10:02:52 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <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>
        </entry>
            <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[Delhi Police de-notifies Jantar Mantar as protest venue, names 3 sites]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Delhi Police has designated three new sites for protests and demonstrations in the national capital, while removing Jantar Mantar from the list of approved protest venues.

The newly designated locations are Ramlila Ground, Burari Ground and CBD Ground in east Delhi.

The decision follows recommendations from a committee formed by the Union Home Ministry to identify alternative venues where citizens can exercise their right to organise protests and demonstrations.

Delhi Police said detailed, revised standard operating procedures (SOPs) for holding demonstrations at the three designated sites would be issued separately.

The move comes as opposition parties, civil society groups and student organisations are planning protests and marches around Jantar Mantar, which has long served as a prominent venue for demonstrations in New Delhi.

Among those preparing to mobilise are the Congress, INDIA bloc parties, the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), the All India Students&rsquo; Association (AISA) and the Students&rsquo; Federation of India (SFI).

Jantar Mantar has also become a focal point for demonstrations demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with opposition parties and other groups participating in the campaign.

The venue has hosted a series of youth-led protests since June, spearheaded by CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke. Demonstrations over alleged examination irregularities also became a major focus of the protests, which the report says eventually led to the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

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            <updated>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:51:31 +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>
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            <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[Imran Khan, girlfriend detained during CJP protest in Mumbai]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[ Actor Imran Khan and his girlfriend Lekha Washington were among more than 400 protesters detained in Mumbai during demonstrations in support of the Cockroach Janata Party&#39;s (CJP) protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

The detentions took place at August Kranti Maidan and other locations across the city as police moved to prevent unauthorised gatherings.

Before Imran Khan was detained by the police, he said that he was there as a citizen of the nation. He told ANI, &quot;I don&#39;t have demands. I am here as a citizen, as someone who lives in this city. I am here to see why freedom of movement is being restricted&mdash;why people&#39;s voices are being suppressed. That is why I am here. I am not in a position to make demands of anyone. Nor am I part of any organisation. I am just here as a representative...&quot;

Zayn Marie, who was detained along with her cousin Imran, later shared a video from inside the police van. The caption read, &quot;Ranjhore Ka Rathod???&#39; sooo close&quot;. The reference was to Imran&#39;s debut film, Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, in which he played Jay Singh Rathore. The film also features a memorable jail sequence involving his character.

The CJP has called a demonstration at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over allegations of voter-list manipulation during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and changes relating to Form 6, which is used for voter registration.

Imran Khan made his acting debut as a lead actor with the 2008 romantic comedy Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, directed by Abbas Tyrewala and produced by Aamir Khan. The film, which also starred Genelia D&#39;Souza, became a popular coming-of-age romance and established Imran as a familiar face among young audiences.

India detains youth protest leaders to curb rally against election chief
He subsequently appeared in films such as Kidnap, Luck, I Hate Luv Storys, Break Ke Baad, Delhi Belly and Mere Brother Ki Dulhan. His performances in romantic comedies, particularly I Hate Luv Storys and Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, helped him build a following during the late 2000s and early 2010s.

After appearing in films including Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara! and Katti Batti, Imran stepped away from acting for several years. He later returned to public attention amid discussions about his comeback and potential acting projects.

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            <updated>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:49:56 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Sobhana Mostary hits historic century against Australia]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Sobhana Mostary struck a historic century and shared a record 195-run partnership with captain Nigar Sultana Jyoti as Bangladesh scored 220-6 against Australia in the second ODI of their three-match series in Brisbane on Sunday.

Sobhana made 118 off 134 balls, hitting 18 fours, to become the first Bangladeshi woman to score a century on Australian soil. Her innings also helped Bangladesh post their highest ODI total against Australia.

Bangladesh were in trouble early in their innings, losing three wickets for just eight runs in 7.2 overs when Sobhana came to the crease. She joined Jyoti to steady the innings, and the pair put together a 195-run stand, the highest partnership by any wicket for Bangladesh against Australia in women&rsquo;s ODIs.

Jyoti contributed 74 off 114 balls, including seven fours, as the two batters rebuilt the innings and guided Bangladesh to a competitive total.

Sobhana reached her century off 124 balls, becoming the third Bangladeshi woman to score an ODI hundred. Farzana Haque Pinky has two centuries, while Jyoti has one. Sobhana&rsquo;s hundred is also the second-fastest by a Bangladeshi batter in women&rsquo;s ODIs, behind Jyoti&rsquo;s 80-ball century.

The innings marked another milestone on Bangladesh&rsquo;s first bilateral tour of Australia. Before Sunday, no Bangladeshi woman had scored an ODI half-century against Australia. The previous highest individual score by a Bangladeshi batter against the hosts was 29.

Bangladesh had lost the opening match after a disappointing performance with both bat and ball. Sobhana and Jyoti&rsquo;s partnership gave the visitors a strong response as they sought to level the series.

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            <updated>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:16:19 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[7 more die with measles symptoms in 24 hours]]></title>
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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>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Flash Flood Sweeps Away Homes and Bridges in Nepal]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[More than 35 houses and bridges were swept and a hydropower project was damaged in a flash flood in Nepal&#39;s Gorkha on Sunday, months after thousands were killed in a similar disaster in the Himalayan country.

The flash flood occurred in the Chumnubri village in Gorkha district after the water level increased in Budhi Gandaki, a tributary of the Trishuli River, downstream from another tributary where a glacier collapse caused a flood on August 26, killing 1,457 people and leaving thousands missing.

Videos posted on social media showed the river turning completely black and grey and flowing with thick mud and debris.

The water level increased from 3.66 metres at 6:30 AM to 8.43 metres at 8:40 AM, well above the danger mark of 5 metres, Nepal&#39;s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) said.

The water level increased by over two metres within 10 minutes between 8:30 AM and 8:40 AM, it said.

&quot;Since the flood also washed away the measurement centre, including the bridge, further details could not be obtained,&quot; the NDRRMA said in a press release at 11:50 am.

The agency also said that the flood was not caused by rain.

&quot;Based on preliminary information and observation of satellite images, it is estimated that the river may have been blocked and then breached, causing a sudden flood. Detailed technical analysis of the actual cause of the incident is ongoing,&quot; it said.

No casualties have been reported so far, an officer said.

Residents of the coastal and lower coastal areas of the river have been requested to stay in a safe place and away from the river bank and at-risk settlements till Sunday evening.

Nepal Army has been deployed by air and land to carry out search and rescue operations.

The teams conducted aerial reconnaissance and ground assessments of the affected areas and airlifted six people to safety from Jagat, an area at risk from landslides, the army said in a statement.

&quot;A Composite Quick Reaction Team stationed in Kathmandu was also airlifted to the affected area,&quot; it said.

Nepal is still reeling from August&#39;s devastating flash floods originating near the Nepal-Tibet border.

The Bhotekoshi River, which flows south from the Himalayan border region, carried the floodwaters downstream, sweeping away homes, vehicles, roads and bridges and damaging hydropower projects.

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            </summary>
            
            
            <updated>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:55:47 +0000</updated>
        </entry>
            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Dhruv Rathee says he was ‘kidnapped’, not arrested or detained]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Popular Indian YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, who was detained by Gurugram Police before he was expected to join the Cockroach Janta Party&#39;s (CJP) proposed protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, said in a video statement on Sunday that he was &ldquo;kidnapped&rdquo;, hours after he was released late on Saturday.

&ldquo;I was not arrested or detained, I was KIDNAPPED,&rdquo; he captioned an Instagram post. Rathee, in a post on X, also refuted reports that he had given an undertaking to Gurugram Police.

According to officials, Rathee was released at 3 am and handed over to his family. He was detained at around 9.30 am on Saturday at his home in Kendriya Vihar Society, Sector 56, Gurugram, ahead of the CJP&#39;s planned protest against chief election commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, which authorities later thwarted.

Dhruv Rathee&#39;s video statement

Rathee began the video by showing his Indian passport and refuting media reports that he holds a foreign passport. He called the entire episode &lsquo;kidnapping&rsquo; rather than detention. He alleged that even after his release, around 15-20 police personnel remained stationed outside his residence and were not allowing him to leave.

Gurugram Police have denied all the allegations made by Rathee. A senior police official told HT, &ldquo;The entire process was conducted peacefully, and no one was misbehaved with. The police followed all protocols.&rdquo;

In a 5.42-minute-long video released on his social media handles, Rathee alleged that around 50 men gathered outside his house on Saturday.

Further in the video, he claimed that the police misbehaved with his parents and manhandled him.

&ldquo;And before I could react, these people literally kidnapped me. I am using the word kidnap here because this is not an arrest,&rdquo; he said.

&ldquo;They dragged me straight away and took me away. I mean, just imagine how a criminal is taken away. They dragged me from the bedroom. They took me down the stairs. I was badly injured here. There are such wounds all over my body,&rdquo; he said.

He alleged that he was taken to multiple police stations before being detained at the Crime Branch office in Gurugram. The YouTuber alleged that the police prevented him from contacting his lawyers.

He said, &ldquo;Have you heard of any democratic country where a common citizen who has not broken any law, who has only raised his voice for the truth, for the benefit of the country, who has demanded a better election commission, is taken from the bedroom of his house, kidnapped, his parents are beaten, and then taken away like this?&rdquo;


He said the situation was an &ldquo;unofficial emergency&rdquo; and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of &ldquo;turning the country into a dictatorship&rdquo;.

&ldquo;If this thing can happen to me, then it can happen to you, too. Think about it a little. For now, I am fine.&rdquo;

Rathee also thanked activist Sonam Wangchuk for threatening a hunger strike if the detained people were not released.

&ldquo;And I will keep raising my voice for the country in the same way. No matter how much you try to suppress. Jai Hind.&rdquo;

Dipke, other CJP leaders also released


CJP leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das were released on Sunday after being produced before an executive magistrate. They had been detained at Delhi airport on Saturday ahead of the planned protest at Jantar Mantar.

The three leaders were released on the condition that they would not &quot;breach peace&quot; for a year, CJP legal affairs head Ratna Singh said.

Their detention came amid a major security operation across Delhi on Saturday, during which more than 7,000 protesters were detained at various locations, preventing them from reaching Jantar Mantar.

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            <updated>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 09:38:59 +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>
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            <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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            <updated>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:59:29 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Delhi protest: Student leader Neha Bora detained]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Delhi Police detained All India Students&rsquo; Association (AISA) president Neha Bora and other leaders near the Safdarjung Airport flyover in New Delhi while they were on their way to the protest at Dilli Haat.

Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist)-Liberation general secretary Dipankar Bhattacharya, political commentator Yogendra Yadav and senior advocate Prashant Bhushan were also detained.

&ldquo;I am in detention. The movement is not. People are assembling at SAFDARJUNG FLYOVER right now. If you can, reach. If you are stopped, sit down where you are and hold the line,&rdquo; said Bora in a video shared on X.

Who is Neha Bora? Meet India&rsquo;s rising Gen Z leader
Amid the curbs and restrictions by the Delhi Police, Bora, in a post on X, said, &ldquo;Dilli Haat becomes Jantar Mantar today&rdquo;.

Earlier in the day, Bora slammed the Delhi Police for detaining citizens &ldquo;without any grounds&rdquo; in view of the planned anti-CEC protest at Jantar Mantar.

&ldquo;First, the complete shutdown of the capital, now the detention and barricading of every citizen in the capital, and those on their way. They tell you they&rsquo;re not afraid, they tell you the protest will be a flop. The truth is out for all to see. Jantar Mantar 2.0 is on!,&rdquo; she wrote on X.

Delhi Police has erected barricades from Jor Bagh to prevent entry of protesters to Dilli Haat.

However, a number of protesters were seen proceeding to Dilli Haat by walk using bylanes.

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            <updated>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:39:27 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Afghanistan bowl Bangladesh out for 346 in Abu Dhabi Test]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Innings Bangladesh 346 (Tanzid 83, Shadman 67, Saleem 4-82, Yamin 3-79) vs Afghanistan

Mohammad Saleem led Afghanistan&#39;s fightback against Bangladesh in the first innings in Abu Dhabi. Starting the second morning on 317 for 8, Bangladesh added 29 to their total in 8.3 overs before being bowled out for 346.

Saleem, who took 6 for 140 against India in the New Chandigarh Test in June, removed Taijul Islam to finish with four wickets, while Yamin Ahmadzai picked up three wickets. He took the last wicket when Ebadot Hossain edged to slip for a duck.

Nayeem Hasan was unbeaten on 35 off 67 balls with four fours, a fine effort for a cricketer who wasn&#39;t even in Bangladesh&#39;s original squad. Nayeem is a late addition after going to the UAE as a reserve player for the practice match last week.

This was only the second occasion in their short Test history that Afghanistan&#39;s pace attack had taken nine wickets in an innings. Ismat Alam backed up the efforts of Saleem and Yamin with two wickets.

On the first day, Tanzid had got Bangladesh off to a strong start with an electric 83 off 71 balls. He struck eight fours and four sixes, often charging the bowlers to loft them over the covers or straight down the ground. He was equally attacking against pace and spin, and dominated a 124-run opening stand with Shadman Islam.

Tanzid, however, fell shortly before the lunch interval, having missed out on a rare opportunity to score a century in the first session of a Test match. He fell to a timely intervention from wicketkeeper Ikram Alikhil whose decision to stand up to Ismat Alam paid off. Tanzid was caught behind in the same over.

Shadman reached his ninth Test half-century, and added 60 for the second wicket with Mominul Haque. Shadman fell for 67 during Saleem&#39;s first foray of short-pitched bowling in the game. Mominul was next to go for 39. Yamin removed Mushfiqur Rahim soon after with a yorker, before Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto edged Qais Ahmed to slip for 29.

These three wickets fell in the space of 18 balls, and it was left to Litton Das and Mehidy Hasan Miraz to lead the recovery. They added 62 before Mehidy inside-edged Ismat on to his stumps.

Litton, who made three ducks in a row in Australia, scored a much-needed half-century. He struck four fours in his 89-ball stay, before top-edging Saleem towards fine leg, where Yamin took a splendid catch. Saleem then yorked Hasan Mahmud, having hit him on the chest earlier in the over.

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            <updated>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:06:13 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Autorickshaw driver raped, strangled Cumilla schoolgirl to death: Police]]></title>
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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>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[PM assures cooperation on waste-based fuel production]]></title>
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                <![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>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[YouTuber Dhruv Rathee Detained Ahead of CJP Protest]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[YouTuber Dhruv Rathee was detained by Delhi Police from his residence in Gurugram&#39;s Sector 56 on Saturday ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party&#39;s (CJP) proposed protest at Jantar Mantar, police sources said.

Rathee has come to join the demonstration, which has prompted heightened security arrangements across the national capital.

According to sources, a posse of aroud 50 policemen from Delhi Police landed at Rathee&#39;s Gurugram home o Saturday morning and detained him.

The detention evoked a sharp response from CJP which demanded &quot;immediate release of Dhruv Rathee&quot;.

On Friday evening Rathee had posted a video in his X account announcing his participation in the Saturday&#39;s protest.

Rathee, a known critic of the Narendra Modi government, had arrived in India from Germany earlier this week and had joined the CJP protest in Bengaluru on October 8.

Rathee commands a massive digital following across platforms, with 19.2 million followers on Instagram, 3.3 million on X and 33 million subscribers on YouTube.

CJP Legal Cell head Ratna Singh also put out a video claiming that she has been detained in her ahead of the protest. Singh claimed that Delhi Police personnel landed at her house in the morning and asked not to leave. She added that as she sat in her car, a group policemen surrounded it and she was allowed to leave. &quot;Cops didn&#39;t gave me any reason for detention. My car is not being allowed to meet,&quot; she said in a video posted from her car.

Earlier in the week, Delhi Police denied permission for the protest, citing security considerations and procedural requirements.

The police have stepped up preventive detentions and deployed their personnel at strategic locations to prevent protesters from reaching the protest site.

Over 400 people have been detained overnight, hundreds of trains cancelled and dozens of metro stations shut ahead of a mega protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in the heart of Delhi today.

The CJP has mobilised supporters to join it at Jantar Mantar, with the Centre deploying over 20,000 personnel from the police and the Central Armed Police Forces to maintain law and order.

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            <updated>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:14:47 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Nana Patekar could not be revived after 45 minutes of CPR]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[
Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar has died at the age of 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in Goa. He was declared dead at 5:20 am on Thursday.

Patekar was found unconscious at his home in Dona Paula, Goa, and was rushed to Manipal Hospital where doctors tried to revive him for almost 45 minutes before declaring him dead.

The filmmaker was given cardiopulmonary resuscitation, popularly known as CPR, an emergency procedure that is performed when someone&#39;s heartbeat or breathing stops.

&quot;Despite 45 minutes of continuous CPR, he could not be revived,&quot; Dr Shekhar Salkar, Chief of Oncology Department at Manipal Hospital told news agency ANI. &quot;A medico-legal case (MLC) has been registered, and a post-mortem will be conducted.&quot;

His son, Malhar, was in Pune and has now left Pune for Goa.

Born Vishwanath Patekar on January 1, 1951, in Maharashtra, Nana Patekar made his Hindi film debut with Gaman in 1978. His breakthrough came with films such as Salaam Bombay! and Parinda. In Parinda, his intense portrayal of the underworld don Anna Seth got him the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor and establishing his trademark dramatic style.

He went on to deliver powerpack performances in films including Angaar, Tirangaa, Krantiveer, Agni Sakshi, Khamoshi: The Musical, Yeshwant, Ab Tak Chhappan, Apaharan and Raajneeti.

Patekar has delivered several iconic characters like Uday Shetty from 2007 film Welcome. The role became a widely loved pop-culture meme staple.

He was the first actor in Hindi cinema history to win Filmfare Awards across all three major acting categories: Best Supporting Actor (Parinda), Best Actor (Krantiveer), and Best Villain (Angaar in 1992 and Apaharan in 2005).

Playing an obsessively possessive husband, his performance in Agni Sakshi brought him his second National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor.

He was conferred with Padma Shri in 2013, the fourth-highest civilian award for his contributions to the arts and cinema.

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            <updated>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 11:36:56 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Ronaldo Apologizes, Says Jesus Broke His Word]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo said on Tuesday he will remain available to represent Portugal should they call him up again in a five-page letter seen by ESPN, while explaining his fallout with coach Jorge Jesus last week.

The statement was later shared on Ronaldo&#39;s social media channels.

Ronaldo, 41, walked out on the Portugal camp after he was an unused substitute in the side&#39;s 2-1 UEFA Nations League win away at Norway on Sept. 27, saying Jesus broke his word to him.

However, despite the friction with Jesus, the Al Nassr striker said he has not brought the curtain down on his international career just yet.

&quot;If I am physically fit, playing for my club, scoring goals, I hope, that after serving whatever suspension is imposed on me, I will be available, as I have always been until today, to compete and win for our national team,&quot; Ronaldo said.

Ronaldo, who has scored a record 146 goals in 234 appearances for his country, also gave a detailed explanation of his fallout with Jesus, who coached the former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward in Saudi Arabia between 2025 and 2026.

He said it was not the fact that he did not play against Norway, but that Jesus &quot;broke his word&quot; once by not bringing him on and then a second time with his &quot;aggressiveness&quot; on the subject when he spoke to the press after the game.

&quot;To my absolute surprise, the coach asked me whether I was ready to play 30 minutes [against Norway],&quot; Ronaldo said, after detailing a previous meeting where it had been agreed he would not play.

&quot;I was completely focused on my physical recovery, integrated with my teammates as always, and thinking that I would not play that day. I had no problem with that.

&quot;This request was outside my physical recovery and training plan -- because I was only supposed to play on Oct. 4 at the Drag&atilde;o -- but obviously I said yes. He told me to be prepared because I would play 30 minutes.

Victorious Portugal united behind coach Jesus after Ronaldo exit
&quot;Everyone knows what happened next. I warmed up from halftime, watched the minutes go by, and was not called upon.

After Ronaldo released his statement, Jesus told Portugal&#39;s CMTV later Tuesday: &quot;I just came from Leiria. I was watching a game there. I am going to read the note now. I have nothing else to say.&quot;

Ronaldo said a plan was put in place after the Norway game to allow Jesus to draw a line under the issue by making a series of pre-agreed comments in a news conference on Sept. 29 ahead of the next game against Denmark two days later.

&quot;The news conference was what everyone knows: his attitude had nothing to do with our meeting,&quot; Ronaldo continued. &quot;I heard expressions and an aggressiveness that I believe I did not deserve, an attitude of &#39;I want, I can, and I command&#39; that he had not shown me, not even remotely, in private the day before.

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            <updated>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:47:40 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[France Student Protests: Demands vs Govt Response]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Mass protests across France&rsquo;s high schools roiled the country again on Tuesday, with hundreds of thousands joining the biggest day of the movement so far. Demonstrations began in late September, with the first protest traced back to Saint-Exup&eacute;ry high school in Cr&eacute;teil, a southern Parisian suburb.

A handful of teachers at Saint-Exup&eacute;ry went on strike September 17 to lament staff shortages. &ldquo;We were short a maths teacher, a French teacher, a literature professer, a history teacher and an assistant professor. The school nurse was on sick leave,&rdquo; Laurent Bessiere, a maths teacher, told French radio station France Inter.

That same evening, students gathered to join the fight and planned a protest for the next morning. Stacking a few bins in front of the school entrance and holding placards, they rose up to make demands alongside their teachers.

&ldquo;We&rsquo;re asking for the bare minimum,&rdquo; a student told France Inter.

Their demands struck a chord with other high schools across the nation, which are suffering from a lack of funding and understaffing.
Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi detained, Congress workers puncture bus
In response to the protests, Prime Minister S&eacute;bastien Lecornu has ordered his ministers to tackle their demands and send in proposals by the end of the month. But finding spare funds to implement educational reforms will be complicated, given heated debates over France&rsquo;s already strained 2027 budget.

A union of high school and university students on Monday published a list of 10 &ldquo;emergency measures&rdquo; they say could serve as a basis for working with the government, whose .

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            <updated>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:24:40 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[CEC Gyanesh’s security beefed up amid INDIA bloc’s SIR protest]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[The Delhi Police has increased security deployment outside Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar&rsquo;s residence following fresh threat inputs, officials said. Kumar already enjoys a Z-plus security cover. However, in view of the latest intelligence inputs and ongoing protests in New Delhi, additional police personnel have been deployed outside his residence, a senior police officer said.

&ldquo;Local district police have also been asked to increase the deployment of personnel. As protests are already underway in the New Delhi district, all security agencies have been directed to coordinate closely to prevent any untoward incident,&rdquo; the officer said.

Z-plus is the second-highest security category in the country after the Special Protection Group cover for the Prime Minister and immediate family members. In the Z-plus category, around 50 personnel work in shifts with enhanced arrangements for the protectee&rsquo;s residence and cavalcade.

The enhanced security arrangements come amid protests by INDIA bloc leaders, led by Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, over alleged irregularities in the Election Commission&rsquo;s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. The Opposition has demanded Kumar&rsquo;s resignation.

Meanwhile, in one of the largest deployments of central forces for law and order duties in the national capital during a protest, the Ministry of Home Affairs has made 221 companies of the Central Armed Police Forces &ndash; around 23,000 personnel &ndash; available to Delhi Police from October 8 to 12.

For the deployment, CRPF companies are being brought in from Jammu and Kashmir, West Bengal and Chhattisgarh.
The additional forces will help Delhi Police manage the protests, secure key government buildings, and maintain law and order in central Delhi.

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            <updated>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 10:12:27 +0000</updated>
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            <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>
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            <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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            <updated>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:17:48 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[PM: Religion, Identity Must Not Hinder Citizens’ Rights]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday pledged to build a Bangladesh where religion, race or identity would never become a barrier to anyone&rsquo;s rights and opportunities, ensuring equal rights and dignity for every citizen.

&ldquo;We want to build a Bangladesh where religion, race or identity will not stand in the way of people&rsquo;s rights and opportunities. Our goal is to ensure equal rights and dignity for every citizen of the country,&rdquo; he said.

The Prime Minister made the remarks at a meeting with representatives of the Hindu and Buddhist communities at his office in the Secretariat, said his Deputy Press Secretary Shahadat Hossain Shadhin.

During the meeting, Hindu community representatives thanked the Prime Minister for extending the government holiday for Durga Puja, saying the decision had added to the festive spirit of the community.

Representatives of both the Hindu and Buddhist communities also placed various demands and highlighted their problems and needs before the Prime Minister.

Tarique Rahman heard their concerns and assured them that the government was committed to working for the welfare of people from all communities.

&ldquo;We will make our utmost efforts to do whatever is possible on behalf of the government. Your reasonable demands and problems will be considered with importance,&rdquo; he said.

The Hindu community representatives invited the Prime Minister to visit various Durga Puja mandaps during the five-day festival, which begins on October 17.

Tarique Rahman extended greetings to members of the Hindu community on the occasion of Durga Puja and to members of the Buddhist community on the occasion of Kathin Chibor Dan.

He also wished peace, prosperity and well-being for all citizens of the country.

Representatives of the two communities, in turn, extended their greetings to the Prime Minister on the occasion of their respective religious festivals.

Tk 8 crore allocated for religious festivals
Later, the Prime Minister handed over cheques worth Tk 5 crore to the Hindu Religious Welfare Trust for Durga Puja and Tk 3 crore to the Buddhist Religious Welfare Trust for the Kathin Chibor Dan festival.

The Hindu Religious Welfare Trust had sought Tk 4 crore for Durga Puja, but the Prime Minister approved Tk 5 crore as a special consideration.

Similarly, the Buddhist Religious Welfare Trust had requested Tk 2 crore for the Kathin Chibor Dan festival, while Tk 3 crore was approved as a special consideration.

The government has also declared a three-day holiday from October 20 to 22 for Durga Puja. With October 23 and 24 falling on the weekend, devotees will enjoy a five-day holiday.

The allocated funds will be distributed among beneficiaries through the Hindu Religious Welfare Trust and district administrations. Beneficiaries will receive the money directly through their bank accounts.

Representatives of the Hindu and Buddhist communities thanked the Prime Minister for increasing the allocations and expressed their appreciation to the government.

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            <updated>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:02:19 +0000</updated>
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            <title><![CDATA[ECNEC approves 13 projects worth Tk 16,208cr]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[The government will provide Tk 10,600.80 crore from its own funds, while Tk 4,081.85 crore will come from project loans and Tk 1,524.91 crore from the concerned organisations&rsquo; own funds.

Prime Minister and ECNEC Chairperson Tarique Rahman presided over the meeting at the Secretariat.

Seven of the approved projects are under the Ministry of Local Government, Rural Development and Co-operatives.

The projects include improving roads and drainage systems in 18 wards of five newly incorporated areas of Dhaka South City Corporation; developing infrastructure in key areas of Rangpur City Corporation; rehabilitating damaged roads in Rangpur; and constructing roads, drains and footpaths in zones 1 to 8 of Gazipur City Corporation.

The ECNEC also approved a project to construct a 442MW peak solar power plant at Rampal under the Ministry of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources.

Other approved projects include developing women&rsquo;s skills and creating entrepreneurs through cooperatives; improving rural infrastructure in Sirajganj, Bogura and Naogaon districts; and implementing the second phase of the Important Urban Infrastructure Development Project under its second revision.

A project of the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Corporation (BIWTC) under the Ministry of Shipping was also approved in its third revision.

Under the project, 35 commercial vessels and eight auxiliary vessels will be procured, while two new slipways will be constructed.

The ECNEC also approved a railway project to expand Bangladesh Railway&rsquo;s capacity through the procurement of 30 metre-gauge diesel-electric locomotives.

Another approved project, under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, aims to renovate and modernise the purchased chancery building in Paris, France, so that it can be brought into operation.

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            <updated>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 10:53:18 +0000</updated>
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            <entry>
            <title><![CDATA[Seven Years On, Abrar’s Family Still Awaits Verdict Execution]]></title>
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                <![CDATA[Seven years after the killing of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) student Abrar Fahad, his elderly parents are still waiting to see the execution of the verdict in the case.

A Dhaka court in December 2021 sentenced 20 people to death and five others to life imprisonment in the sensational murder case that sparked huge outcry across the country.

The High Court upheld the sentences on March 16, 2025.

However, the judicial process has not yet reached its final stage as appeals against the High Court verdict remain pending before the Appellate Division.

Abrar&rsquo;s family said although verdicts have been delivered at two levels of the judiciary, their wait for the case to reach its conclusion continues.

Abrar&rsquo;s younger brother Abrar Faiyaz said the killing had a profound impact not only on their family but also on the country&rsquo;s political and social landscape.

&ldquo;Fascism&rsquo;s exit began with Abrar Fahad&rsquo;s murder. But the trial of those responsible for the killing that contributed to the change in Bangladesh&rsquo;s political scenario is still unfinished,&rdquo; he told over the phone.

He said his family contacted the relevant authorities after the High Court verdict in March 2025, but were told that cases are being dealt with according to their serial numbers.

&ldquo;Cases can be taken up earlier in the serial. But they are hesitant to bring this case forward. We have contacted everyone we needed to. Now there is nothing left for us to do but wait,&rdquo; he said.

&ldquo;We do not know what is preventing the execution of the verdict. At this point, it feels like nothing but neglect,&rdquo; Faiyaz said.

Abrar&rsquo;s father, Md Barkat Ullah, also expressed frustration over the delay.

&ldquo;Execution of the verdict against Abrar&rsquo;s killers is not only my family&rsquo;s demand; it is the demand of people across Bangladesh. Yet the sentences are not being carried out. I am not the only one disappointed by this &mdash; everyone in the country is,&rdquo; he said over the phone.


&ldquo;We still have not received complete justice. I appeal to the government to complete the judicial process as soon as possible,&rdquo; he said.

Barkat Ullah said the family never imagined that their son, a student of one of the country&rsquo;s premier educational institutions, would be brutally killed in such a manner.

National Citizens Party (NCP) Kushtia district member secretary Sultan Mahmud Talha said the authorities should take steps to execute the court verdict.

&ldquo;The movement against fascism began with Abrar Fahad&rsquo;s killing. That system has since been removed, and successive governments are benefiting from the circumstances created by his killing. They should ensure the execution of the sentences,&rdquo; he said.

Abrar, a student of the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department at BUET, was beaten to death at Sher-e-Bangla Hall on the night of Oct 6, 2019.

His father filed a murder case with Chawkbazar Police Station. After investigation, police submitted a charge sheet against 25 BUET students on Nov 13, 2019.

After more than two years of trial, a Dhaka court sentenced 20 accused to death and five to life imprisonment on Dec 8, 2021. The High Court later upheld the sentences after hearing the death references and appeals filed by the convicts.

The killing sparked widespread protests and public outrage and prompted renewed debate over student politics, political influence on campuses and violence in residential halls.

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            <updated>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:47:41 +0000</updated>
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