'Poor capacity to withstand shocks puts Bangladesh at economic risks'
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'Poor capacity to withstand shocks puts Bangladesh at economic risks'

Oncoming external and economic risks stare at Bangladesh for heavy exposure to the Middle East conflicts while having capacity inadequacy to withstand shocks for tardy must-do reforms, Fitch Ratings alerts.

The Financial Express • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 8:25 AM
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The manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI), a closely watched gauge of industrial health, came in at 49.3 this month, below the 50 mark separating expansion from contraction

The Daily Star • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 8:24 AM
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Govt fixes Tk 8,000 medical test fee for Malaysia-bound workers

The Ministry of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment has fixed the medical examination fee for workers seeking employment in Malaysia at Tk 8,000 per person.

UNB • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 8:20 AM
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B’desh’s LDC graduation postponed to Nov 2029

Bangladesh’s graduation from the Least Developed Countries (LDC) category has been postponed by three years to November 2029, instead of

Daily Observer • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 8:19 AM
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Flood alert in two West Bengal districts

An overflowing glacial lake in Bhutan has raised fears of flash floods in the Mo Chhu (Sankosh) river system, prompting

Daily Observer • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 8:17 AM
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CJ Party backs INDIA bloc rally against SIR

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has expressed support for the INDIA bloc’s planned rally at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi,

Daily Observer • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 8:14 AM
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World Audio Drama Day celebrated today

World Audio Drama Day is being observed on Friday (October 30), celebrating the art of storytelling through sound and recognising

Daily Observer • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 8:10 AM
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Ronaldo scores hat-trick as Al-Nassr beat Al-Kholood 5-3

Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated winning the fan-voted ‘BOAT’ (Best of All Time) Ballon d’Or award by scoring a hat-trick as Al-Nassr

Daily Observer • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 8:10 AM
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Cubic Art School showcases young artists at annual exhibition

The exhibition aims to encourage children to explore, imagine and create with confidence while promoting a greater appreciation of art among parents, educators and the wider community.

The Daily Star • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 8:07 AM
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ICAO moves to update legal framework for changing aviation sector

Dhaka: The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is working to strengthen international aviation laws to address emerging technologies, cybersecurity risks and other challenges reshaping the global air transport industry.

The Bangladesh Monitor • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 8:02 AM
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No student passes from 293 institutions in HSC exams

A total of 293 educational institutions have recorded a zero-pass rate in this year

UNB • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 8:00 AM
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Bangladesh wins three more years before LDC graduation

Bangladesh has secured three more years to prepare for its graduation from the United Nations’ least developed country (LDC) category, pushing the deadline from November 24, 2026, to November 24, 2029, and giving the country crucial time to protect its export...

Dhaka Tribune • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 8:00 AM
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Failed HSC examinees to get chance to retake exams within 1-2 months: Education Minister

Students who failed the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and equivalent examinations will get an opportunity to retake the exams within the next one to two months, Education Minister Dr ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon said on Saturday.

UNB • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 7:52 AM
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EU considering Canada as 'associate member,' von der Leyen says

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Thursday the EU and Canada continue to explore Canada becoming the union

The Asian Age • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 7:50 AM
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Rains likely across country: BMD

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain or thundershowers across the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9 am on Saturday.

UNB • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 7:45 AM
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Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka offers urban staycation deals

Dhaka: Pan Pacific Sonargaon Dhaka has introduced special staycation packages, inviting guests to enjoy a relaxing city break with accommodation, wellness and leisure benefits.

The Bangladesh Monitor • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 7:35 AM
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Actor Sir Patrick Stewart attends a conference at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in Cannes, France, on 23 June 2022. File Photo: Reuters

Stewart became an actor at age 18 and gained acclaim on the stage as a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company beginning in the 1960s. But it was not until after he was hired at age 47 for "Star Trek: The Next Generation" — a TV series that ran from 1987 to 1994 as a sequel to ​the original 1960s "Star Trek" — that he gained mainstream fame, acting into his 80s.

The Business Standard • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 7:35 AM
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When we pass through Farmgate, one of the busiest junctions in Dhaka, the thought of farming rarely crosses our minds.

The Daily Star • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 7:28 AM
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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his wife Dr Zubaida Rahman are pictured at Dhaka airport upon returning home from Japan on 30 October 2026. Photo: PMO

During the visit, Bangladesh and Japan signed six cooperation instruments covering coastal security, economic relations, the investment climate, agriculture, skills development, fisheries, livestock and climate change.

The Business Standard • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 7:25 AM
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Bangladeshi teen sets periodic table recitation record

Dhaka: K M Fahad, a 15-year-old student from Jhenaidah Cadet College, has set a Guinness World Records title by reciting all the elements of the periodic table in only 29.98 seconds.

The Bangladesh Monitor • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 7:17 AM
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