UN decision on Bangladesh LDC graduation
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UN decision on Bangladesh LDC graduation

Graduation days are supposed to be proud moments. Bangladesh’s graduation was less than four weeks away. Instead, on Thursday afternoon in New York, the country was told it could stay back for three more years, and the whole class agreed.

The Daily Star • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 11:15 AM
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Rare van rally in Kushtia for making 11-party alliance long-march a success

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

New Age • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 11:13 AM
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Shihab Shaheen’s ‘Cafe Umbrella’ premieres on iScreen

It explores love, misunderstandings, emotional conflicts and the complexities of relationships through parallel narratives that eventually come together.

The Daily Star • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 11:11 AM
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Tahsif’s bike found near scene: PBI chief

“Dwip has given important information, and it is being verified,” he says

bdnews24 • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 11:10 AM
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Rain may bring slight temperature drop

Rain or thundershowers may occur temporarily in Dhaka and adjoining areas on Friday, while daytime temperatures may fall slightly, according

Daily Observer • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 11:07 AM
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Prices of most vegetables have fallen in Dhaka kitchen markets as supplies of early-winter produce have increased. Over the past two weeks, prices of some vegetables have dropped by more than half.

The Daily Star • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 11:02 AM
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Pabna's pristine betel leaf keeps losing ground

PABNA, Oct 29: Betel leaf cultivation declined in Pabna over the past couple of decades, a number of farmers say, despite the cash crop cultivated in the district is known for its taste.

The Financial Express • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 11:00 AM
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Spinners say allegations are sweeping and unsubstantiated.

The Business Standard • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 11:00 AM
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In a major push to expand grassroots healthcare, the government plans to create nearly 1 lakh health worker posts over the next three years, bringing three categories of field-level caregivers under a unified system.

The Daily Star • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 10:59 AM
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Nepal-BD joint tourism packages likely

Experts have suggested joint tourism packages combining attractions in Nepal and Bangladesh to promote the sightseeing industry in both countries, strengthen business partnerships and increase cross-border travels.

The Financial Express • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 10:58 AM
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Trump’s political legacy hangs in the balance

Sabir Mustafa examines how economic discontent, foreign policy missteps and a looming midterm backlash could unravel Trump’s political comeback

bdnews24 • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 10:57 AM
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Religious misinterpretation, patriarchy hinder women's empowerment: Swapan

Misinterpretation of religion and patriarchal attitudes remain major barriers to gender equality and women's empowerment in Bangladesh, Zahir Uddin Swapon, political adviser to the prime minister, said on Thursday.

The Financial Express • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 10:57 AM
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\'Sher-e-Bangla symbolizes soul of Bengali nation\'

Chairman of Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) and Editor of the Daily Jugantor, poet Abdul Hye Sikder, has said Sher-e-Bangla A.K. Fazlul Huq symbolizes the

The Asian Age • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 10:57 AM
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BUET shortlists 9 Dhaka monorail corridors

Nine routes have primarily been identified for monorail corridor development after the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) carried out a firsthand study on 17 routes in the metropolitan city areas.

The Financial Express • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 10:56 AM
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Joint forces comprising the district and upazila administrations, the Fisheries Department, river police, the Bangladesh Coast Guard, and the district task force patrolled the 70-kilometer sanctuary area day and night.

The Business Standard • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 10:55 AM
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An aerial view shows a Google data centre construction site in Muhos, northern Finland, on 11 September 2026. File Photo: Ville Honkonen/STT/Lehtikuva/via Reuters

A Google spokesperson said the company would cooperate with the ⁠police investigation and continue to focus on maintaining compliance at its sites.

The Business Standard • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 10:55 AM
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China eyes investment in BD's rubber, wood sectors

China has expressed interest in cooperating with Bangladesh to develop sustainable rubber plantations and environmentally friendly wood resources, with a proposed initiative expected to receive full Chinese financial assistance.

The Financial Express • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 10:54 AM
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US envoy urges Bangladesh to cut red tape to attract foreign investment

CHATTOGRAM, Oct 29: US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T Christensen has called for removing regulatory hurdles and bureaucratic barriers and improving the business environment to attract more foreign investment to Bangladesh.

The Financial Express • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 10:53 AM
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Surge in Hilsa at Chandpur Fish Landing Center After

Abdullah Al Mamun, Chandpur: Following the conclusion of a 22-day fishing ban, the traditional 'Boro Station' fish landing center in Chandpur has come alive once again. Since Friday morning (October ...

The Asian Age • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 10:52 AM
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Local start-up ChargeMe targets over 200 EV-charging stations

Local technology start-up ChargeMe OPC plans to establish over 200 electric vehicle (EV)- charging stations across the country as Bangladesh opts for transition towards cleaner transportation to phase out toxic exhaust-spewing transports.

The Financial Express • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 10:52 AM
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