Govt plans 70MW solar power plant on unused Matarbari land
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Govt plans 70MW solar power plant on unused Matarbari land

The government has taken an initiative to set up a 70-megawatt (MW) grid-connected solar power plant on unused land in Matarbari, Maheshkhali upazila of Cox's Bazar district.

The Financial Express • 1 Day, Nov 1, 2026 3:30 PM
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Children receive treatment during Bangladesh's measles outbreak. Photo: Mehedi Hasan/TBS

A total of 1353 new suspected measles cases were reported during the 24-hour period, taking the cumulative number of suspected cases nationwide to 2,30,013.

The Business Standard • 1 Day, Nov 1, 2026 3:30 PM
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Fire breaks out at the scrap warehouse. Photo: TBS

Severe traffic congestion caused by the demonstrations had hampered firefighters' efforts to reach the scene.

The Business Standard • 1 Day, Nov 1, 2026 3:30 PM
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The minister announced that Saudi Arabia deposited SAR 3.09 million back into Bangladesh's Nusuk system after resolving disputed medical expense deductions for 340 pilgrims. Photo: Courtesy

The Bangladesh Hajj Office in Jeddah, under the guidance of the Ministry of Religious Affairs, took the initiative after learning about the deductions.

The Business Standard • 1 Day, Nov 1, 2026 3:30 PM
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Microplastics found in fresh, dried fish across Bangladesh

BAU CorrespondentMicroplastics have been detected in fish, water and sediments in different parts of Bangladesh, according to studies by Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) researchers. The findings highlight growing aquatic pollution, although its specific long-term effects on human health rem

Bangladesh Post • 1 Day, Nov 1, 2026 3:28 PM
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Gas fire in Inani enters fifth day as experts assess possible reserves

Sarwar Azam Manik, Cox's BazarA gas fire triggered during tube-well installation in Inani, Ukhiya, remained uncontrolled for the fifth consecutive day on Saturday as experts investigated the possibility of shallow underground gas reserves.A high-level team from Bangladesh Petroleum Exploration a

Bangladesh Post • 1 Day, Nov 1, 2026 3:28 PM
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Police: Workers dispersed, traffic returns to normal in Mirpur

Police have cleared roads in Mirpur after dispersing garment workers who had been blocking traffic and protesting since Sunday morning, restoring normal traffic in the area. Md Mohidul Islam, joint commissioner of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP), told journalists on...

Dhaka Tribune • 1 Day, Nov 1, 2026 3:28 PM
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Garment workers set fire to a police vehicle during a clash with law enforcers at Dhaka’s Mirpur-10 roundabout on Sunday, Nov 1, 2026, as they demand a minimum monthly wage of Tk 30,000.

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bdnews24 • 1 Day, Nov 1, 2026 3:24 PM
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Jamaat long-march bus plunges into pond in Satkhira, pedestrian killed

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

New Age • 1 Day, Nov 1, 2026 3:22 PM
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Tahsif death: Woman seen with him in bar arrested

The woman, identified as Disha, has been seen with Tahsif at a bar in Uttara on the night of the incident

bdnews24 • 1 Day, Nov 1, 2026 3:21 PM
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Polls show Democrats are all but certain to take the majority from Republicans in the House of Representatives in Tuesday's vote and have a real shot at winning the Senate.

The Daily Star • 1 Day, Nov 1, 2026 3:21 PM
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Garment workers clash with cops in Dhaka; police vehicle torched

At least 20 people, including 4-5 police personnel, were injured in clashes between police and ready-made garment workers in the capital’s Mirpur area on Sunday as the workers took to the streets demanding a minimum monthly wage of Tk 30,000.Witnesses said workers from several garment factorie

Bangladesh Post • 1 Day, Nov 1, 2026 3:18 PM
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Shahjalal Islami Bank holds 930th executive committee meeting

The 930th meeting of the Executive Committee (EC) of Shahjalal Islami Bank PLC. (SJIB PLC) was held on October 28 at corporate head office of the bank. The meeting was presided over by Md Sanaullah Shahid, chairman of executive committee (EC) of the bank. The members of the...

Dhaka Tribune • 1 Day, Nov 1, 2026 3:17 PM
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Fire breaks out at factory scrap warehouse amid worker protests in Gazipur

A fire broke out at a scrap warehouse of Tropical Nitex Ltd in the Chandra Palli Bidyut area of Kaliakair, Gazipur, amid ongoing garment workers’ protests on Sunday. Two Fire Service units were dispatched to the scene but initially struggled to reach the site because of...

Dhaka Tribune • 1 Day, Nov 1, 2026 3:16 PM
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PBI confirms recovered motorbike belonged to ex-BAF officer Tahsif

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

New Age • 1 Day, Nov 1, 2026 3:15 PM
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BRAC Bank officials attend the launch of the country's first omnichannel banking service in Dhaka on Sunday (1 November 2026). Photo: Courtesy

According to the bank, the system will give customers greater flexibility in choosing when, where, and how they access banking services.

The Business Standard • 1 Day, Nov 1, 2026 3:15 PM
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BAF Contingent Members sent to Congo for UN Peace Operation Mission: Air Staff Chief

Bangladesh Air Force is on the verge of replacing its Utility Aviation Unit contingent at United Nations Mission in Democratic

Daily Observer • 1 Day, Nov 1, 2026 3:12 PM
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Chhatra League activists stage flash procession in Bhatara

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

New Age • 1 Day, Nov 1, 2026 3:12 PM
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2 elderly men killed in Munshiganj road crash

Two elderly men were killed and another injured when a dump truck ran over them at Goyatala in Sirajdikhan upazila of Munshiganj district on Monday.

UNB • 1 Day, Nov 1, 2026 3:10 PM
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Ronan Sullivan ruled out of SAFF Championship

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

New Age • 1 Day, Nov 1, 2026 3:10 PM
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