An aide speaks to Israeli Prime Minister and Likud party leader Benjamin Netanyahu as he gives a statement following exit polls for Israel's national election, at Likud's election headquarters in Jerusalem, on 28 October 2026. Photo: Reuters
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An aide speaks to Israeli Prime Minister and Likud party leader Benjamin Netanyahu as he gives a statement following exit polls for Israel's national election, at Likud's election headquarters in Jerusalem, on 28 October 2026. Photo: Reuters

Neither declaration resolved the electoral arithmetic.

The Business Standard • 7 Days, Oct 28, 2026 9:55 AM
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Govt mulls joint venture import of TCB essentials with pvt firms

The state-run Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB), tasked with ensuring affordable essentials for low-income consumers, is moving to import commodities through joint ventures with private companies, raising fresh questions over price control, transparency and the future of its public-service ma

The Financial Express • 7 Days, Oct 28, 2026 9:54 AM
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Vanguard AML Rupali Bank Balanced Fund approaches liquidation

Another closed-end mutual fund, Vanguard AML Rupali Bank Balanced Fund, is set to be wound up after an overwhelming majority of its unitholders voted against converting it into an open-end scheme ahead of its maturity in January next year.

The Financial Express • 7 Days, Oct 28, 2026 9:53 AM
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No sign Iran has tried to repair nuclear sites hit by US, Israeli strikes: IAEA chief

The head of the UN nuclear watchdog said Tuesday there was no indication that Iran had attempted to repair or rebuild its nuclear facilities damaged in US and Israeli military strikes in 2025 and 2026.US President Donald Trump has said one of the main reasons Washington went to war with Iran on Febr

Bangladesh Post • 7 Days, Oct 28, 2026 9:52 AM
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Spain high-speed train collision kills at least 68, dozens injured

At least 68 people were killed and dozens injured when a high-speed train crashed into another train that had stopped on the tracks in Spain on Wednesday, marking the country

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5 die in US strike on vessel in Eastern Pacific

US military says it struck vessel in Eastern Pacific, killing five

bdnews24 • 7 Days, Oct 28, 2026 9:51 AM
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Govt borrows BDT 50b from banks for new pay scale

The government is borrowing BDT 50 billion from the banking sector through a special 14-day treasury bill auction to cover

Daily Observer • 7 Days, Oct 28, 2026 9:50 AM
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What is the likelihood of rain in Dhaka due to Cyclone 'Arnab'?

Cyclone 'Arnab' made landfall along the coast of Andhra Pradesh, India, around midnight. It is currently making landfall with significant intensity. According to the India Meteorological Department, the landfall process began at 1:20 AM on October 27.

The Business Standard • 7 Days, Oct 28, 2026 9:50 AM
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Women shield themselves under umbrellas during high tide amid rain and gusty winds as Cyclone Arnab approaches, in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India, on 27 October 2026. File Photo: Reuters

Arnab hit Andhra Pradesh as a 'very severe cyclonic storm', with winds of 125-135 kilometres per hour and gusts reaching 150 kph, the India Meteorological Department said.

The Business Standard • 7 Days, Oct 28, 2026 9:50 AM
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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday assured Japanese companies that his government would address their concerns over Bangladesh’s business environment, including energy supplies, infrastructure, customs clearance and taxation, while inviting them to invest in key sectors.

The Daily Star • 7 Days, Oct 28, 2026 9:47 AM
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Prodeepto Mobarook. Photo: TBS

With 14 departments, 29 degree programmes, and growing research activities, Stamford University Bangladesh aims to prepare graduates for a changing professional landscape.

The Business Standard • 7 Days, Oct 28, 2026 9:45 AM
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Bangladesh International Tutorial builds on four decades of educational excellence

Founded in 1983, the institution combines an internationally recognised curriculum with extracurricular activities, leadership development and a focus on holistic learning

The Business Standard • 7 Days, Oct 28, 2026 9:45 AM
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Fewer October cyclones, but ‘fiercer’ ones

Bangladesh has a history of deadly October-November cyclones, but a disaster expert says preparedness has cut casualties in recent years

bdnews24 • 7 Days, Oct 28, 2026 9:42 AM
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New Age • 7 Days, Oct 28, 2026 9:42 AM
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Anatomy of a collapse: Banking crisis and the road to reform

When eminent economist and former adviser to the caretaker government Dr. Wahiduddin Mahmud took the podium at the 11th Annual Bank Conference in Mirpur, he did not merely diagnose the ailments of Bangladesh’s financial architecture; he laid bare a multi-decade chronology of systemic decay.

UNB • 7 Days, Oct 28, 2026 9:41 AM
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AIUB ranks first among Bangladesh's private universities in THE World University Rankings 2027

The latest edition of the rankings assessed 2,297 universities across 118 countries and territories, evaluating their performance across key areas, including teaching, research environment, research quality, industry engagement and international outlook.

The Business Standard • 7 Days, Oct 28, 2026 9:40 AM
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US warns allies to prepare for possible new strikes on Iran after elections

US officials have urged several Middle Eastern countries and regional allies to prepare for possible renewed military strikes against Iran after next week

UNB • 7 Days, Oct 28, 2026 9:38 AM
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Tarique urges Uniqlo to expand investment in Bangladesh's RMG sector

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday urged Japanese clothing retailer Uniqlo to expand its investment in Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) sector, particularly in man-made fibres, technical textiles and sustainable apparel, pledging government support for the expansion.The call came

Bangladesh Post • 7 Days, Oct 28, 2026 9:37 AM
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Ishtiaque Abedin, Vice Chairman, Board of Trustees, AIUB; Secretary General, Association of Private Universities of Bangladesh (APUB). Sketch: TBS

AIUB is expanding international partnerships to strengthen academic standards, promote research collaboration and prepare graduates for a competitive global job market while contributing to Bangladesh’s development.

The Business Standard • 7 Days, Oct 28, 2026 9:35 AM
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