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Japan eyes 1 trillion yen investment in Bangladesh over 5 years

Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- Japan eyes private investment of up to 1 trillion yen in Bangladesh over the next five years, with the potential to create 200,000 jobs, as the two countries agreed to deepen economi... Read More


Bangladesh, US military delegations hold 10th Land Forces talks in Dhaka

Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- The 10th Bangladesh-United States Land Forces Talks (LFT)-2026 concluded on Tuesday at Dhaka Cantonment, with both sides discussing key areas of mutual interest and ways to strengthe... Read More


'No Viral, No Speed' exhibition by Drik celebrates 'slow journalism'

Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- A special exhibition titled 'No Viral, No Speed: A Festival of Slow Journalism by Students' began Tuesday evening at the DrikPath Bhaban in the capital, aiming to highlight the impor... Read More


Panic in Kushtia as rival gangs' fight for control of Padma waterways descends into gun battle

Kushtia, Oct. 27 -- A prolonged gun battle between the local 'Kakon' and 'Kalu' gangs for control over the waterways of the Padma River triggered panic among fishermen and residents in Kushtia on Tues... Read More


5 killed as lorry rammed into bus passengers in Chattogram

Chattogram, Oct. 27 -- Five people including a woman and a child were killed and four others injured when a lorry rammed into some bus passengers standing on Dhaka-Chattogram highway at Chhoto Kumira ... Read More


Body of one of two men missing in Padma after company outing found

Munshiganj, Oct. 27 -- Fire Service and Civil Defence divers recovered the body of one of the two employees of a real estate company who went missing while bathing in the Padma River beneath the Padma... Read More


21st National Furniture Fair opens at ICCB

Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- day 21st National Furniture Fair 2026 on Tuesday officially began at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in Dhaka. Organized by the Bangladesh Furniture Shilpa Mali... Read More


Proposed amendments to Cyber Security Act expected to curtail freedoms

Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- Speakers at a citizens' dialogue on Tuesday warned that the proposed amendments to the Cyber Security Act 2026 risk curtailing freedom of expression and civic freedoms, cautioning th... Read More


President calls for world-class healthcare at home to stem outward medical tourism

Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir on Tuesday called for ensuring world-class medical services, encompassing modern technology, skilled specialist doctors and a patient-friendly e... Read More


Very severe cyclonic storm "Arnab" likely to cross India's Andhra Pradesh by Wednesday noon

Dhaka, Oct. 27 -- The very severe cyclonic storm "Arnab" over west-central Bay and adjoining area moved West-northwestwards and likely to cross Andhra Pradesh coasts by Wednesday noon, largely sparing... Read More