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Up to 1 lakh army personnel to be deployed for polls: EC secy
02:42 PM, 20 Oct 2025 MondayAkhtar Ahmed, senior secretary of the Election Commission (EC), has stated that between 90,000 and 100,000 army personnel will be deployed for the 13th national parliamentary elections.
EAB chief flags security risks at Shahjalal Airport after fire
02:09 PM, 20 Oct 2025 MondayMohammad Hatem, president of the Exporters Association of Bangladesh (EAB), has said that businessmen, export-oriented industries, and foreign buyers are concerned over the recent fire at the Cargo Village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka.
Couple arrested for producing porn for int’l website
01:33 PM, 20 Oct 2025 MondayThe Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested a couple for allegedly producing and distributing obscene content linked to an international pornography website.
Police suspect love dispute behind JnU JCD leader’s murder
12:44 PM, 20 Oct 2025 MondayJagannath University student and Chhatra Dal leader Zobayed Hossain was killed while going to tutor a female student at a house named ‘Raushan Villa’ on Noorbox Lane in Armanitola, Old Dhaka.
Teachers reject adviser’s call, vow to intensify protests
11:32 AM, 20 Oct 2025 MondayMPO-listed teachers participating in the ongoing movement have rejected the appeal of Education Adviser Professor Dr CR Abrar to return to classes.
Police refuse to file case 16 hours after JCD leader’s murder
09:52 AM, 20 Oct 2025 MondayMore than 16 hours after the stabbed body of Md. Jobayed Hossain, leader of the Jagannath University unit of Chhatra Dal, was recovered from a house in Armanitola, Old Dhaka, no case has been filed at the police station, and no arrests have been made.
16 Mirpur fire victims’ bodies handed over to families
09:01 AM, 20 Oct 2025 MondayThe bodies of 16 victims who died in a recent fire at a ready-made garment (RMG) factory and chemical warehouse in Shialbari, Mirpur, were handed over to their families on Sunday night.
1,219 pass 49th Special BCS written exam
08:38 AM, 20 Oct 2025 MondayThe results of the 49th Special Bangladesh Civil Service (BCS) examination for recruitment in the education cadre have been published, with 1,219 candidates declared successful.
2 killed as cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway into sea
08:18 AM, 20 Oct 2025 MondayTwo people were killed after a cargo plane landing in Hong Kong allegedly collided with a ground vehicle and slid off a runway into the sea before dawn on Monday, authorities said.
Pakistan launches its first hyperspectral satellite
09:37 PM, 19 Oct 2025 SundayPakistan has sent its first-ever hyperspectral satellite into orbit, a “major milestone” it says will help advance national objectives from agriculture to urban planning.
Gold prices rise to Tk 2.17 lakh per bhori
09:25 PM, 19 Oct 2025 SundayThe Bangladesh Jeweler’s Association (BAJUS) has raised the prices of gold, with 22 carat gold up by Tk 1,050 to Tk 2,17,382 per bhori (11.664 grams), the highest so far in the country’s history.
Amended DAP to see Dhaka buildings reach new heights
09:13 PM, 19 Oct 2025 SundayThe Advisory Committee on the Review of the Detailed Area Plan (DAP) 2022–2035 has granted in-principle approval to a series of amendment proposals, paving the way for an updated urban framework for Dhaka’s future growth.
Pran, other Bangladeshi brands shine at Malacca Int’l Halal Fest
08:20 PM, 19 Oct 2025 SundayBangladeshi conglomerate Pran and several other homegrown companies have drawn strong attention at the Malacca International Halal Festival 2025, underscoring Bangladesh’s growing presence in the global halal market.
Australia beat India in rain-shortened first ODI
08:17 PM, 19 Oct 2025 SundayAustralia completed a comfortable seven-wicket win in a rain-shortened first ODI against India in Perth, with Virat Kohli dismissed for a duck on his international return.
S Korean envoy says CEPA deal could ‘reinvigorate’ Dhaka-Seoul ties
07:54 PM, 19 Oct 2025 SundaySouth Korean Ambassador Park Young-sik has said that a proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between Bangladesh and South Korea could give “new momentum” to bilateral relations and open a fresh chapter in trade and investment between the two countries.
JnU JCD leader stabbed dead
07:46 PM, 19 Oct 2025 SundayA leader of Jagannath University (JnU) unit Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) has been stabbed to death.
CAAB sets up temporary cargo hub to get HSIA moving again
07:33 PM, 19 Oct 2025 SundayIn a swift response to Saturday’s devastating fire at the Cargo Village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA), Bangladesh’s civil aviation and customs authorities have activated emergency logistics protocols to keep the country’s vital air trade flowing.
Police thwart hunger march of teachers
07:01 PM, 19 Oct 2025 SundayThousands of MPO-registered teachers and staff from private educational institutions staged a symbolic hunger march in Dhaka on Sunday afternoon, only to be halted by heavy police presence near the High Court intersection.
Traders brace for $1b hit after HSIA blaze
06:38 PM, 19 Oct 2025 SundayA devastating fire at the Cargo Village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) has sent shockwaves through Bangladesh’s export-import ecosystem, with industry leaders warning of potential losses exceeding $1 billion and long-term damage to the country’s global trade reputation.
Nitaiganj’s glory fades, now a shadow of its former self
06:21 PM, 19 Oct 2025 SundayFor nearly two centuries, Nitaiganj stood shoulder to shoulder with Khatunganj in Chattogram and Moulvibazar in Old Dhaka — the holy trinity of Bangladesh’s wholesale commerce. Today, that familiar roar has quieted into an echo. The warehouses are dusty, the docks idle, and the workers — once the beating heart of this market — are struggling to survive.