UN finds Bangladeshis among men trafficked into Russian army
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UN finds Bangladeshis among men trafficked into Russian army

Russia recruited men from 29 countries, including Bangladesh, through deception and coercion and sent many to dangerous frontline positions in Ukraine, according to a United Nations investigation that found evidence of human trafficking involving foreign recruits.

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Asif also urges all to make the NCP's mass protest programme, scheduled for 30 October, a success.

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Nasir Uddin Shah selected official ambassador of IOY

Nasir Uddin Shah, chief reporter of The Asian Age, has been selected as an official ambassador of the International Organization of Youth (IOY) for the 2026–2027 term.

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Article 9 Committee launched to ensure accessibility for persons with disabilities

A new advocacy platform, the Article 9 Committee, has been launched to promote the implementation of Article 9 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), which requires measures to ensure accessibility for persons with disabilities...

Dhaka Tribune • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 7:44 PM
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NCP Chief Organiser (South) Hasnat Abdullah. Photo Collected

He reminds them that they had not taken an oath to act against the public, violate citizens’ fundamental rights or take part in extrajudicial killings.

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Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman speaks at a discussion with family members of victims of the 28 October 2006 logi-boitha clashes at IDEB Bhaban in Dhaka on Tuesday. Photo: UNB

The Jamaat chief says the Awami League has forfeited its moral and democratic right to do politics, warning against efforts to rehabilitate the party.

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Summit Power profit surges 173% in FY26, declares 10.50% cash dividend

The independent power producer reported a sharp rebound in its bottom-line performance, with consolidated earnings per share (EPS) rising to Tk1.04 for FY26, up from Tk0.38 in the previous fiscal year.

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European Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner holds a press conference on strengthening Frontex and the digitalisation of the return process, in Brussels, Belgium 27 October, 2026.

The proposed legislation is an attempt ​to make Frontex more reactive to large-scale arrivals at the EU's borders,

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Persons with disabilities demand immediate anti-discrimination law

Persons with disabilities and rights advocates have urged the government to immediately enact a comprehensive anti-discrimination law to ensure inclusion, protection and equal rights for all marginalized communities. The call came at a consultation organized jointly by the...

Dhaka Tribune • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 7:39 PM
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Loan defaulters have been made ruling party MPs: Nahid Islam

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

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Special Committee on Constitutional Amendment holds ninth meeting

The Special Committee on Constitutional Amendment of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad held its ninth meeting on Wednesday, with participants calling for constitutional amendments to prevent enforced disappearances, strengthen the justice system and ensure justice for victims and their families.

UNB • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 7:38 PM
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Egypt detains prominent journalist Lina Attalah after trial

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 7:38 PM
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Remittance inflow crosses $11.04b till Oct 26; gross forex reserves at $36.41b

Bangladesh’s inward remittance momentum maintained a robust trajectory, with expatriate workers remitting $2.45 billion in the first 26 days of October, pushing the cumulative remittance for the July–October 26 period of the current fiscal year to $11.04 billion.

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Police association defends IGP’s remarks on use of force

The association says police need confidence to enforce the law within legal limits

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Man jailed for embezzling Tk6 crore in Rajuk plot scam

A Dhaka court has sent Munshi Manzur-e-Elahi, also known as Manjurul Alam, to jail after rejecting his bail petition in a case over the alleged embezzlement of Tk6.23 crore from a businessman by promising to arrange a five-katha Rajuk plot in Uttara. Additional Chief...

Dhaka Tribune • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 7:33 PM
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Climate change puts slum children at greater health risk

Climate change is exposing children in Bangladesh’s cities, particularly those living in low-income families and slums, to growing health risks

Daily Observer • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 7:33 PM
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DMCH Ambulance Strike: Patients and their families continued to suffer at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) for a second consecutive day today as a strike by private ambulance owners left many struggling to arrange transport for medical tests, hospital transfers and trips home.

The Daily Star • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 7:30 PM
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Natore MP’s son taken into DB custody over JCD leader’s death

A Detective Branch (DB) police team took Md Nuruzzaman Mintu, son of Natore-4 BNP lawmaker Md Abdul Aziz, into custody for questioning over the death of a local Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) leader.

The Financial Express • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 7:28 PM
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Gas erupts during tube-well drilling in Cox’s Bazar

Instead of water, natural gas has started spewing from a 1,000-foot-deep borehole drilled in the Inani area in Ukhia upazila of Cox’s Bazar district.

The Financial Express • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 7:26 PM
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Jamaat ameer: Awami League lost all rights to do politics in Bangladesh

Dhaka Tribune is one of the fastest-growing news sites in Bangladesh, due to its reputation of neutral coverage and intelligent analysis. A young group of...

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