Representatives of ONODERA USER RUN Co Ltd and three Bangladeshi organisations signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a Japanese language and skills development centre in Dhaka on Thursday (29 October 2026). Photo: TBS
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Representatives of ONODERA USER RUN Co Ltd and three Bangladeshi organisations signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a Japanese language and skills development centre in Dhaka on Thursday (29 October 2026). Photo: TBS

The centre will focus on disadvantaged youth, offering Japanese language training, professional skills development and guidance on workplace culture.

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Uruguay will table the resolution, backed by 77 nations and China, seeking to extend the graduation deadline for Bangladesh and Nepal.

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The 29-year-old German was already assured of finishing the season top of the ATP rankings but, in the absence of current incumbent Jannik Sinner, two-time Grand Slam champion Zverev will now take that crown in next week's updated standings after winning his opening two matches in the Austrian capital.

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The government has proposed 12 projects worth Tk 2,320 crore to revive Bangladesh’s jute sector, aiming to reduce dependence on imported seeds, boost value-added production and double export earnings by 2031.

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