US has plans for major Iran strikes if Trump chooses
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US has plans for major Iran strikes if Trump chooses

According to a CNN report, US forces are prepared to launch a major attack on Iran within 96 hours, should they receive orders from Trump. Potential targets include nuclear facilities, military bases, and energy infrastructure. Meanwhile, the US has heightened its alert level in the Middle East, anticipating potential retaliatory strikes from Iran.

The Business Standard • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 8:00 AM
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Man killed in Habiganj “over iPhone”, friend arrested

A man was murdered allegedly by his friend over an iPhone in Lakhai upazila of Habiganj.

UNB • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 7:59 AM
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Fuel costs force US residential cruise ship to suspend world voyage

A US cruise ship offering a residential voyage around the world has suspended operations in Cambodia due to soaring fuel costs, leaving more than 200 passengers without their floating homes.

UNB • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 7:45 AM
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Pathao introduces digital payment on delivery for courier and parcel services

Pathao, the country’s leading digital service platform, has officially launched Digital Payment on Delivery (DPOD) for Pathao Courier and Parcel deliveries. This new feature allows customers to pay for their parcels digitally through a Payment Link sent via SMS when their parcel is marked &ldq

Bangladesh Post • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 7:38 AM
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National team physio Bayjedul Islam Khan confirmed in a video message that Mushfiqur is expected to recover within three days and be fit for the second Test.

The Daily Star • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 7:36 AM
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Participants at the national-level roundtable, “Youth at the Centre of Democratic Renewal: Lessons from ASTHA for National Policy and Practice,” jointly organised by ASTHA and The Business Standard in Dhaka on 15 October 2026, discussing how to sustain youth-led civic engagement and strengthen inclusive democratic governance. Photo: MEHEDI HASAN

The remarks came at a roundtable titled “Youth at the Centre of Democratic Renewal: Lessons from ASTHA for National Policy and Practice”, jointly organised by ASTHA and The Business Standard on October 15

The Business Standard • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 7:35 AM
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Dhaka ranks 12th among world's most polluted cities

Dhaka ranked 12th among the world's most polluted cities on Wednesday morning, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) score of 144 at 10:10 am.

UNB • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 7:34 AM
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CAB demands strict action against LPG operators involved in overcharging

Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) has demanded strict action including cancellation of licences of LPG operators, distributors and retailers found involved in overcharging consumers, alongside measures to ensure the sale of liquefied petroleum gas at government-fixed prices.

UNB • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 7:28 AM
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Bangladesh would not be the country it is today without its NGOs. From the difficult years following independence, non-governmental organisations became an important part of our development story.

The Daily Star • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 7:27 AM
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A Warming World, a Threatened Food Future: Can our Agriculture Adapt?

Dr Md Abdur RahimIn some places, the year-long toil of farmers is being washed away by floodwater, while elsewhere, crops are withering due to heat and drought before the grains can even mature. Recent experiences in Nepal and Europe serve as a reminder that climate change is no longer a distant thr

Bangladesh Post • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 7:09 AM
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German Vice Minister visits Abul Khair Steel Melting factory

Staff CorrespondentA delegation led by Dr. Bärbel Kofler, Parliamentary Vice Minister and State Secretary to the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Germany, visited the factory of Abul Khair Steel Melting Limited (AKSML).During the visit to the factory in Sitakunda,

Bangladesh Post • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 7:06 AM
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‘The Infinite Strokes’ brings young artists across borders

Inaugurated on October 2, the exhibition presented a varied collection inspired by nature, cultural traditions and urban architecture.

The Daily Star • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 7:06 AM
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Jailer 2 collects Rs 408 crore net in India in 13 days, remains steady at box office

Rajinikanth's Jailer 2, the sequel to his 2023 blockbuster, has maintained its momentum at the Indian box office during its second Monday, taking its domestic net collection beyond Rs 408 crore.

UNB • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 6:53 AM
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Trump moves to scrap Biden-era methane rules for oil, gas drilling

US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his administration is ending a rule introduced under former President Joe Biden aimed at reducing methane emissions from oil and gas drilling.

UNB • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 6:37 AM
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Unemployment among graduates is now at 13.5 percent, up from 4.9 percent in 2010

The Daily Star • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 6:21 AM
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Shajal, Adhora Khan pair up for upcoming film ‘Ritukamini’

Popular actors Shajal and Adhora Khan are set to share the screen for the first time in “Ritu Kamini”, an upcoming film directed by Zahid Hossain, who previously earned acclaim for his film “Matritwa”.

The Daily Star • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 6:18 AM
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While Harry Kane soaked in a well-earned spotlight under the London stage lights yesterday, a secondary storyline hovered in the shadows.

The Daily Star • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 6:17 AM
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Those obstructing freedom fighter’s burial will face backlash

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 5:58 AM
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Bangladesh face West Indies in the first Test in Mirpur. Check out the head-to-head record, key stats, player milestones and World Test Championship context ahead of the series.

The Daily Star • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 5:57 AM
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Emirates to deploy latest-generation A350 to Mauritius from November 1

Dubai: Emirates will introduce its latest-generation Airbus A350 on the Dubai–Mauritius route from November 1, 2026, replacing one of its daily Boeing 777 services.

The Bangladesh Monitor • 8 Days, Oct 27, 2026 5:54 AM
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