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Halloween : Why October 31 is marked with costumes, candy and spooky traditions

Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- Halloween, observed annually on October 31, is among the most beloved celebrations in the United States. Known for festive costumes, trick-or-treating, themed parties, and creepy dec... Read More


Missing youth's body recovered in Benapole

, Oct. 27 -- Police recovered the body of a young man from a pond at Ghiba village in Benapole on Monday morning, two days after he went missing. The deceased was identified as Abdul Alim ,32, son of... Read More


EC releases final list of 42,761 polling stations

Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- The Election Commission on Monday released the final list of 42,761 polling stations throughout the country for the 13th parliamentary election to be held in early February 2026, rai... Read More


Cyclone 'Montha':Maritime ports advised to hoist signal No 2

, Oct. 27 -- Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has advised maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra to keep hoisted distant warning signal no. two (R) two as cyclonic storm... Read More


Pharmacy owners go on strike in B'baria town

Brahmanbaria, Oct. 27 -- Pharmacy owners went on an indefinite strike Brahmanbaria district town on Monday morning protesting what they claimed illegal attempts to evict allotted shops from the distri... Read More


BNP eyes broader political alliance to foster national unity ahead of election

Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- BNP senior leader Salahuddin Ahmed on Monday said their party is considering forming a greater political alliance ahead of the next national election, upholding the spirit of nationa... Read More


Deep depression intensifies into cyclonic storm "Montha"

Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- The Deep Depression over Southeast Bay and adjoining area intensified into a cyclonic storm "Montha" over southwest Bay and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal at 3 am on Monday. It i... Read More


Council of Advisers to continue regular functions: Govt

Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- The Council of Advisers of the interim government will continue to perform its regular duties until it hands over responsibility to the elected government, the government said in a s... Read More


Bangladesh, Pakistan resume economic dialogue after two decades

, Oct. 27 -- Bangladesh and Pakistan have resumed their bilateral economic dialogue after nearly two decades through the 9th Joint Economic Commission (JEC) meeting, aiming to boost cooperation in tra... Read More


Hilsa returns to Khulna markets after 22-day ban

Khulna, Oct. 27 -- day government-imposed fishing ban, hilsa (ilish) has made its return to markets in Khulna, though supplies remain limited and prices high. The ban, aimed at protecting mother hils... Read More