Mexico celebrates annual Day of the Dead with colourful festivities
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Mexico celebrates annual Day of the Dead with colourful festivities

Mexico's streets are adorned with bright orange marigolds, flickering candles and people wearing makeup resembling elegant skeletons known as catrinas as the country celebrates its annual Day of the Dead festival.

UNB • 4 Days, Oct 31, 2026 8:41 AM
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Induction of any third country into 'Big-B' not discussed: State minister

Bangladesh and Japan did not discuss the inclusion of any third country, including India, when they endorsed the Bay of Bengal Industrial Growth Belt (BIG-B) initiative during Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's Tokyo trip.

The Financial Express • 4 Days, Oct 31, 2026 8:41 AM
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Raphinha and Lamine Yamal struck twice each as Barcelona thrashed Alaves 6-1 on Saturday to reclaim their LaLiga lead and get back on track after two damaging defeats.

The Daily Star • 4 Days, Oct 31, 2026 8:39 AM
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Tusk vows to restore Poland's judicial independence as protests continue over court chief's suspension

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk on Saturday defended his government

UNB • 4 Days, Oct 31, 2026 8:39 AM
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Japan's Mao Shimada leads women's short program at Skate Canada

Japan's Mao Shimada claimed the top position in the women's short program at Skate Canada International on Saturday, narrowly finishing ahead of American skater Isabeau Levito.

UNB • 4 Days, Oct 31, 2026 8:30 AM
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11 hr power outage in several areas today

Electricity supply will remain suspended in several areas across the country today (Saturday, October 31) due to emergency maintenance, repair

Daily Observer • 4 Days, Oct 31, 2026 8:29 AM
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HC grants bail to ex-lawmaker Akhtaruzzaman in airport case

The High Court on Sunday granted bail to former lawmaker Major (retd) Akhtaruzzaman in a case filed over allegedly obstructing government work and misbehaving with officials at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

UNB • 4 Days, Oct 31, 2026 8:25 AM
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Bodies of 7 Bangladeshi fire victims arriving today

The bodies of the remaining seven Bangladeshi workers killed in a fire at a sofa manufacturing factory in Riyadh, the

Daily Observer • 4 Days, Oct 31, 2026 8:22 AM
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Govt renegotiates long-delayed solar projects’ tariffs

The government is now renegotiating tariffs with a number of solar-power projects aiming to lower them as their power-purchase agreements (PPAs) were reportedly signed with higher rates in the past and they have failed to begin generation despite long delays.

The Financial Express • 4 Days, Oct 31, 2026 8:21 AM
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US proves Binance security breach: Trump

US President Donald Trump has said that the United States is investigating those responsible for the security breach at Binance,

Daily Observer • 4 Days, Oct 31, 2026 8:17 AM
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Ridding society of regressive norms

The death of 24-year-old Zumratun Nesa Barsha, reportedly following repeated abuse over dowry demands, is not only an unacceptable tragedy itself, but is a devastating reminder that deeply entrenched social practices continue to destroy women

Dhaka Tribune • 4 Days, Oct 31, 2026 8:09 AM
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Are successful people special from birth?

While most comments will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive, moderation decisions are subjective. Published comments are readers’ own views and The Business Standard does not endorse any of the readers’ comments.

The Business Standard • 4 Days, Oct 31, 2026 8:00 AM
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British Parliamentary Delegation arrives in Dhaka

A delegation of British Parliamentarians has arrived in Dhaka for a

The Asian Age • 4 Days, Oct 31, 2026 7:38 AM
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Glorious success for Milestone College in HSC examinations

As in every year, Milestone College has achieved glorious success in the 2026 Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination results. This year, a

The Asian Age • 4 Days, Oct 31, 2026 7:23 AM
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Govt plans establishing 10-lakh-tonne fertiliser factory in Saudi Arabia

Under the proposal, Bangladesh and Saudi Arabia will jointly own a new company operating the factory, with each government holding a 50% stake, according to sources in the foreign and industries ministries

The Business Standard • 4 Days, Oct 31, 2026 7:20 AM
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The year was 2056. The supporter arrived at Old Trafford, now better known as Too Old Trafford, expecting to find a club that had finally recovered its footing. Instead, he found another manager explaining why a rebuild would take time.

The Daily Star • 4 Days, Oct 31, 2026 7:19 AM
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Many investors struggle to structure their portfolios, while many find it difficult to identify sectors that offer shariah-compliant investment opportunities. Others remain concerned about the safety of investing in mutual funds, particularly in light of past incidents of mismanagement and irregularities involving some funds.

The Daily Star • 4 Days, Oct 31, 2026 7:04 AM
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Rajinikanth's film jumps 70%, worldwide earnings near Rs 791 crore

Rajinikanth-starrer Jailer 2 continued its impressive box office performance on Saturday, October 31, recording a 70% increase in domestic earnings compared with the previous day. The film collected Rs 9.35 crore net in India on its 17th day, up from Rs 5.50 crore on Friday.

UNB • 4 Days, Oct 31, 2026 7:03 AM
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The title of Mazhar Abbas’s new book tells the whole story of Pakistani media.

The Daily Star • 4 Days, Oct 31, 2026 6:49 AM
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Bulgarians vote in presidential runoff amid regional security concerns and economic challenges

Bulgarians went to the polls on Sunday for a presidential runoff election amid growing regional security concerns and mounting economic pressures at home.

UNB • 4 Days, Oct 31, 2026 6:46 AM
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