Saint Martin’s Island trips delayed by pending approvals
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Saint Martin’s Island trips delayed by pending approvals

Tourist ships will not begin operating to Saint Martin’s Island on November 1, despite the island becoming open to visitors from that date. The start of ship services may be delayed by another three to four days because several official clearances and administrative approvals remain pending.Th

Bangladesh Post • 4 Days, Oct 30, 2026 9:45 PM
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A woman walks past a crater in a residential area that appeared after a late-evening Russian missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine in Kyiv, Ukraine on 30 October, 2026. REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko

The European ⁠Union has approved a ​loan programme for Ukraine worth €90 billion ​by the end of 2027. Half of the amount is set to ​be disbursed in 2026.

The Business Standard • 4 Days, Oct 30, 2026 9:45 PM
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Seven Seas Shipping Lines says 135 tonnes of rice are being held separately pending final quality clearance, while tests found no harmful levels of aflatoxin.

The Business Standard • 4 Days, Oct 30, 2026 9:45 PM
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China’s Communist Party vows tough anti-corruption drive

China’s Communist Party (CPC) has reaffirmed its tough stance against corruption, pledging to strengthen institutional controls and curb opportunities for

Daily Observer • 4 Days, Oct 30, 2026 9:44 PM
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Passengers with luggage wait outside Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka after flights were cancelled following the closure of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on 11 October 2026. Photo: Rajib Dhar/File

The affected flights include 82 direct and 77 transit services operated by 11 airlines.

The Business Standard • 4 Days, Oct 30, 2026 9:40 PM
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Bangladesh seeks stronger UK cultural links through arts

Bangladesh is seeking to strengthen cultural cooperation and people-to-people ties with the United Kingdom, focusing on institutional partnerships, cultural exchanges and the development of its creative economy.State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam visited the Ashmolean Museum at the

Bangladesh Post • 4 Days, Oct 30, 2026 9:36 PM
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Dhaka wants Thailand to buy more of its pharma, jute products to reduce trade deficit

Bangladesh has proposed that Thailand import more pharmaceuticals and jute products from Bangladesh and reduce duties on Bangladeshi goods to improve their competitiveness in the Thai market as part of efforts to reduce the bilateral trade gap. The Thais, during the 4th...

Dhaka Tribune • 4 Days, Oct 30, 2026 9:35 PM
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Bangladesh’s readymade garment (RMG) sector faces a $4.8 billion financing gap against an estimated $6.6 billion investment requirement for 2025-2029, threatening to slow its transition to sustainable manufacturing and undermine its competitiveness in global markets.

The Daily Star • 4 Days, Oct 30, 2026 9:33 PM
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Flick praises Yamal 'mentality' after missing out on Ballon d'Or

New Age, a Dhaka-based leading English language daily newspaper, is a major source of news of Bangladesh and international affairs

New Age • 4 Days, Oct 30, 2026 9:33 PM
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PBI: Tahsif, Deep went to Tongi slum together; only Deep returned

The Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) is questioning Ahmed Shahriar Reza Deep, a close friend of former flight lieutenant of Bangladesh Air Force K M Tahsif Souri, to uncover the circumstances surrounding his death. According to information provided by Deep during...

Dhaka Tribune • 4 Days, Oct 30, 2026 9:28 PM
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Bangladesh, Thailand agree to expand trade, connectivity at 4th FOC

Diplomats welcome the direct Chattogram-Ranong shipping line, cutting maritime travel time from 15 days down to four

bdnews24 • 4 Days, Oct 30, 2026 9:27 PM
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Protesters stage a procession along the Rangamati-Khagrachhari road during the half-day blockade on Saturday (24 October 2026). Photo: TBS

Move aims to ease access to essential services for residents.

The Business Standard • 4 Days, Oct 30, 2026 9:25 PM
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4 AL-linked activists held over Kalabagan crude bomb blast

Police say 10-15 activists rode seven to eight motorcycles to an area on Mirpur Road and tried to create unrest

bdnews24 • 4 Days, Oct 30, 2026 9:18 PM
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Shahnewaz Chowdhury Prince has been receiving treatment at Queens Private Hospital in Subidbazar, Sylhet, on 30 October 2026. Photo: Courtesy

Police say the 19-year-old fell ill while in custody.

The Business Standard • 4 Days, Oct 30, 2026 9:15 PM
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Egg prices have increased by Tk10 a dozen, while winter vegetables remain costly despite rising supplies. Fish prices have also climbed, though chicken prices remain mostly stable.

The Business Standard • 4 Days, Oct 30, 2026 9:10 PM
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Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Sakhawat Husain speaks at a sewing machine distribution programme at Narsingdi Monohardi Government Pilot Model High School today, 30 October 2026. Photo: Courtesy

The minister distributed sewing machines and fruit saplings among 300 people.

The Business Standard • 4 Days, Oct 30, 2026 9:10 PM
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Departmental inquiries found charges of desertion and misconduct established

The Daily Star • 4 Days, Oct 30, 2026 9:02 PM
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Nahid: Tarique Rahman came from London with plans for corruption, extortion

National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener and Opposition Chief Whip Nahid Islam has accused Prime Minister Tarique Rahman of having no plan to govern the country, alleging that he returned from London with plans for corruption, plundering, extortion and land grabbing. Speaking as...

Dhaka Tribune • 4 Days, Oct 30, 2026 9:00 PM
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dengue deaths in Bangladesh

Death toll rises to 419 as total cases reach 1,35,000

The Daily Star • 4 Days, Oct 30, 2026 8:56 PM
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How 3 more years can help Bangladesh lay groundwork for smoother graduation

Speaking to TBS, business leaders and economists welcomed the postponement while stressing the work ahead.

The Business Standard • 4 Days, Oct 30, 2026 8:55 PM
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