Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood Tuku delivers his inaugural speech at the Second Renewable Energy Fest 2026 at BUET on 27 October. Photo: Courtesy
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Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hassan Mahmood Tuku delivers his inaugural speech at the Second Renewable Energy Fest 2026 at BUET on 27 October. Photo: Courtesy

Government targets 30% renewable electricity by 2030 amid efforts to address energy crisis.

The Business Standard • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 3:20 PM
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Microsoft offers buyouts to around 60,000 employees

Microsoft said on Monday it is offering voluntary buyouts to about 60,000 employees, or more than a quarter of its global workforce, as the technology giant looks to ​contain costs and help fund its massive AI investments.

The Financial Express • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 3:19 PM
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Road Accident

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Daily Sun • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 3:18 PM
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Rohingya crisis can only be resolved in Myanmar: PM

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Tuesday said a lasting solution to the Rohingya crisis lies in Myanmar, stressing that forcibly displaced Rohingyas must be able to return to their homeland voluntarily, safely, swiftly and with dignity.“The lasting solution to the (Rohingya) crisis lies in Mya

Bangladesh Post • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 3:17 PM
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Farmers block highway over fertiliser shortage

Farmers blocked the Lalmonirhat-Burimari highway on Tuesday morning, protesting a fertiliser shortage and alleged black-market sales in Hatibandha upazila.The blockade

Daily Observer • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 3:16 PM
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A Bear from Berlin Finds Its Bengali Soul in Dhaka

Inspired by Bangladesh’s rickshaw painting tradition, the Buddy Bear at the German Embassy bridges two cultures through vibrant art, nature, and a shared message of unity.

UNB • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 3:16 PM
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Cargo ship carrying 1,200 tonnes of coal sinks in Pashur River

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

New Age • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 3:16 PM
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Rizvi questions how the police chief can talk about ‘crossfire’

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The Business Standard • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 3:15 PM
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Bill Clinton calls Hillary ‘smartest, strongest’ on her 79th birthday

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

New Age • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 3:11 PM
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National grid fully operational after sudden outage

Power supply across eastern Dhaka and Chittagong has been fully restored after a sudden national grid failure triggered a major

Daily Observer • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 3:10 PM
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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman visits Nippon Express logistics hub in Japan’s Chiba Prefecture.

The Business Standard • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 3:10 PM
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Countries can refine, export oil without producing crude: IEA report

Singapore, South Korea, Belgium, Sweden and Finland demonstrate that countries can operate oil refineries and export refined petroleum products without relying on significant domestic crude-oil production.

Bangla News24 • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 3:06 PM
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Tarique Rahman calls for more investment in man-made fibre, technical textiles and sustainable garment production

The Daily Star • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 3:05 PM
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Tarique Rahman urges more Japanese investment in special economic zones, skills development and language training

The Daily Star • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 3:04 PM
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France Riots

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Daily Sun • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 3:03 PM
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South Korea fines Google, Apple $47.6 million over app market practices

South Korea has fined Google and Apple a combined 63.7 billion won ($47.6 million) for allegedly abusing their dominance in app store markets by pressuring local developers to use their payment systems and unfairly delaying app reviews.

UNB • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 3:01 PM
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Bangladesh captain Najmul Hossain Shanto won the toss and elected to bat first against the West Indies in the opening Test.

The Daily Star • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 2:59 PM
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Jhenaidah farmers hope for bumper Aman harvest

Aman paddy cultivation has exceeded the target in the district this season, raising hopes for a bumper harvest as lush green paddy fields stretch across the region.

The Financial Express • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 2:58 PM
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Bangladeshi youth killed near Habiganj border

Police say suspect confessed during interrogation; murder case filing underway

The Daily Star • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 2:57 PM
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Dhaka, Tokyo deepen partnership, eye trillion-yen investment prospects

Bangladesh and Japan agree to boost investment, connectivity, energy security and defence cooperation.

The Business Standard • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 2:55 PM
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