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Dhaka ranks 5th among cities with worst air quality Friday morning

Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, ranked fifth among cities with the worst air quality, recording an AQI of 161 at 9:40am on Saturday. The air quality was classified as

Dhaka Tribune • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 9:50 AM
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The funds will support the work of Children Not Numbers, an organisation providing assistance to children in Gaza, particularly those requiring urgent medical evacuation.

The Business Standard • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 9:50 AM
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Landless communities and artists unite through art at Bengal Shilpalay

The exhibition is the outcome of the artistic efforts of members of landless communities and artists from Britto Arts Trust, exploring the relationship between land, everyday life, collective struggles and the ability to imagine better futures.

The Daily Star • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 9:49 AM
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England outlast Sri Lanka despite Rathnayake's hundred in dead rubber

Dhaka Tribune is one of the fastest-growing news sites in Bangladesh, due to its reputation of neutral coverage and intelligent analysis. A young group of...

Dhaka Tribune • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 9:48 AM
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A grieving relative breaks down beside the coffin of one of seven Bangladeshis killed in a fire at a sofa manufacturing factory in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as their bodies arrive at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka yesterday. The August 9 fire claimed the lives of 16 workers. The bodies of nine victims were brought home on August 27, while the remaining seven, identified through DNA tests, were first transported by road to Jeddah for repatriation as flights from Riyadh have remained suspended since October 10. Photo: Star

The Daily Star • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 9:46 AM
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Iran reports four oil tankers hit mines, catch fire in the Strait of Hormuz amid rising Middle East tensions

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said on Friday that four oil tankers caught fire after reportedly striking naval mines while passing through the Strait of Hormuz. One of the vessels was carrying more than 2 million barrels of oil. Iranian authorities claimed the ships were using unauthorized routes, although the reports have not been independently verified.

UNB • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 9:45 AM
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Netanyahu party alleges election theft after losing majority

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party on Thursday amplified unsubstantiated allegations that Arab-led parties had “stolen” the election, potentially with foreign assistance, as final results showed his bloc had lost its parliamentary majority.The opposition accuse

Bangladesh Post • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 9:45 AM
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Tahmima Anam. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

The novel was first announced at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

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Trump cancels weekend rallies, plans phone appearances

The US president has held 25 rallies across 19 states since Oct 1

bdnews24 • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 9:42 AM
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Irene Khan calls for greater role for women in peacebuilding

Bangladesh’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Irene Zubaida Khan, has called for meaningful participation by women in peace processes and decision-making, emphasising the importance of grassroots initiatives in preventing violence and building lasting peace.Speaking r

Bangladesh Post • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 9:41 AM
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Freedom fighter found dead in Mymensingh

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 9:41 AM
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Partners urge Bangladesh reforms during LDC graduation deferment

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 9:37 AM
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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has returned to the country after a four-day visit to Japan. The regular Bangladesh Biman flight carrying the Prime Minister landed at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport…

BD24Live • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 9:35 AM
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LPG importers, regulator face heat over price hikes, market failures

The country's liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) importers and energy regulator came under intense criticism from consumers, distributors and retailers during a public hearing on Thursday, as participants questioned repeated price hikes, chronic shortages and the failure to ensure sales at government-se

The Financial Express • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 9:33 AM
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Bangladesh’s LDC graduation deferred by 3 years

bdnews24 • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 9:31 AM
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Bangladesh, UK seek stronger cooperation on climate action

Bangladesh and the United Kingdom (UK) have exchanged views on the disproportionate impacts of climate change on women and children, opportunities for collaboration in climate-related technology, and the need to translate global climate commitments into practical action.State Minister for Foreign Af

Bangladesh Post • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 9:31 AM
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Flags of Bangladesh and South Korea. Illustration: Freepik

A delegation led by Khosru scheduled to visit South Korea on 1-5 November.

The Business Standard • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 9:30 AM
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US senator calls Trump’s Iran attack plan ‘insane’

Democratic US Senator Chris Murphy on Thursday described the Trump administration’s military plan for resuming attacks on Iran as “insane” following a detailed briefing on the strategy.In a post on social media platform X, Murphy said, “Some of us have been briefed on the war

Bangladesh Post • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 9:24 AM
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Bangladesh must cut excessive fruit import taxes and address domestic supply costs to make nutritious food affordable, especially for low-income households.

The Daily Star • 5 Days, Oct 30, 2026 9:23 AM
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Amnesty International raises concerns over three Bangladesh laws

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 9:22 AM
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