PM plans to make Dhaka as clean as Tokyo
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PM plans to make Dhaka as clean as Tokyo

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Wednesday shared his plan to make Dhaka as clean as Tokyo, saying a cleaner environment, better waste management and reduced air pollution will help keep people healthy.

UNB • 7 Days, Oct 27, 2026 9:53 PM
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Japan to strongly support Tarique govt’s nation-building efforts: Takaichi

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday pledged strong support for Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s nation-building efforts, saying Japan will work closely with Bangladesh to strengthen their strategic partnership and promote shared prosperity.In a post on her official X account after

Bangladesh Post • 7 Days, Oct 27, 2026 9:50 PM
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Mir Akhter Hossain shares plunge 12% on zero dividend declaration

There was no standard price limit on the trading of its shares today following the corporate recommendation.

The Business Standard • 7 Days, Oct 27, 2026 9:50 PM
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Titas Gas head office in Karwan Bazar. Photo: Collected

Titas Gas incurred cumulative losses of Tk2,276 crore over four consecutive years through FY26.

The Business Standard • 7 Days, Oct 27, 2026 9:45 PM
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Bangladeshi runner completes Great Wall of China Marathon

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

New Age • 7 Days, Oct 27, 2026 9:44 PM
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Two arrested for trafficking, selling victims to Cambodia for $5,000

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of police has arrested two members of a human trafficking ring over allegations of luring two individuals to Cambodia with promises of employment and subsequently selling them to a “scam centre".

The Financial Express • 7 Days, Oct 27, 2026 9:40 PM
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Bhatara raid: 85 jailed, but was justice served?

The imprisonment of 85 people following a police raid on a senior police officer’s house in Dhaka has raised serious questions about the fairness of the summary proceedings, with lawyers and human rights advocates demanding to know whether each detainee was given a...

Dhaka Tribune • 7 Days, Oct 27, 2026 9:38 PM
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Two held for trafficking Bangladeshi youths to Cambodia, forcing them into online scams

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of police has arrested two alleged members of a human trafficking ring accused of luring two Bangladeshi youths to Cambodia with promises of lucrative jobs, selling them to scam centres and forcing them to engage in online fraud....

Dhaka Tribune • 7 Days, Oct 27, 2026 9:37 PM
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German Vice Minister visits Abul Khair Steel Melting Ltd factory

A delegation led by Dr. Bärbel Kofler Parliamentary Vice Minister and State Secretary to the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation

Daily Observer • 7 Days, Oct 27, 2026 9:37 PM
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Bottles of electrolyte drink by Dongpeng Beverage Group featuring images of French soccer star Kylian Mbappé are displayed for sale at a supermarket in Beijing, Tuesday, 27 Oct., 2026. Photo: AP/Andy Wong

The companies did not specify the reason for their decisions, but their announcements came after a video clip of Mbappé discussing his favourite meme circulated on social media.

The Business Standard • 7 Days, Oct 27, 2026 9:35 PM
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DBL's Parkway Packaging eyes Tk78cr IPO with Tk30 premium

It plans to issue 1.95 crore shares under the fixed-price method and list on the stock market’s main board.

The Business Standard • 7 Days, Oct 27, 2026 9:35 PM
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Shama seeks stronger Bangladesh-Spain trade, investment

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam has explored opportunities to strengthen trade, investment and business cooperation between Bangladesh and Spain. The state minister held the meeting with President of Cámara de Sevilla (Seville Chamber of Commerce) D. Francisco Herrer

Bangladesh Post • 7 Days, Oct 27, 2026 9:33 PM
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Tarique Rahman, Japanese PM hold bilateral summit in Tokyo

Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi held a high-level bilateral summit in Tokyo, expressing their

Daily Observer • 7 Days, Oct 27, 2026 9:32 PM
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How would Netanyahu’s exit or continued rule impact the World?

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The Business Standard • 7 Days, Oct 27, 2026 9:30 PM
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2 held over human trafficking to Cambodia

Each of the victims’ families were charged approximately Tk 600,000

bdnews24 • 7 Days, Oct 27, 2026 9:28 PM
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Pay for 10 litres, get less: Fuel theft persists despite raids

Motorists in Dhaka are being shortchanged at filling stations through manipulated fuel dispensers, with a recent government inspection finding that customers received 530 millilitres less fuel for every 10 litres purchased. The finding at a Sayedabad filling station has...

Dhaka Tribune • 7 Days, Oct 27, 2026 9:27 PM
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File photo of the victim, Maruf, also known as Dukhu Mia. Photo: Courtesy

Maruf, 20, was shot in the chest near the Dholpur Wasa gate; police have been informed, but the attackers remain unidentified.

The Business Standard • 7 Days, Oct 27, 2026 9:25 PM
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Kane brings Ballon d’Or to Bayern after Lewy misfortune

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

New Age • 7 Days, Oct 27, 2026 9:24 PM
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Hilsa fishing ban to end at midnight on Oct 29 in Lakshmipur

The 22-day ban on fishing in the Meghna River in Lakshmipur to conserve jatka, protect mother Hilsa and increase fish production will end at midnight on October 29.

The Financial Express • 7 Days, Oct 27, 2026 9:22 PM
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The Bangladesh women's compound team clinched gold at the Asia Cup Archery Stage-2, securing a dominant 230-220 victory over Kazakhstan in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, on Tuesday.

The Daily Star • 7 Days, Oct 27, 2026 9:20 PM
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