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Russia has announced it will continue systematic targeted strikes on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities, urging foreign nationals and diplomats to evacuate, reuters.com reported. Moscow framed the attacks as retaliation for Ukrainian military actions. Recent drone strikes damaging Kyiv's Dnipro River bridges have significantly disrupted life for three million residents ahead of winter.

With four weeks until the US midterm elections, House Republicans fear losing their majority as Donald Trump’s approval ratings drop in internal polling, cnn.com reported. Rising fuel prices, persistent inflation, and opposition to the US-Israeli war on Iran have put the GOP on defense, forcing leaders to shift resources to mitigate potential losses.

US President Donald Trump announced that the government will issue a one-time $90 payment to over 20 million seniors enrolled in Medicare to offset medical insurance costs, reuters.com reported. The move comes ahead of November's midterm elections as his administration seeks to ease high living costs.

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud declared that Somalia will not accept Israeli military or naval presence under any circumstances, aljazeera.com reported. In an exclusive interview, he denounced Israeli plans in Somaliland, calling Israel a destabilizing force trying to drag Somalia into Middle Eastern conflicts.

Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson's news conference was abruptly cut short following verbal confrontations and baseless allegations from Israeli journalists, aljazeera.com reported. The media event was called off by Ireland's communications manager amid heightened tensions ahead of their UEFA Nations League fixture in Serbia.

Israeli settlers backed by soldiers attacked Palestinian olive pickers, burned groves, and assaulted journalists across the occupied West Bank, aljazeera.com reported. Since October 2023, Israeli forces and armed settlers have killed 1,212 Palestinians in the region, including 254 children.

Freedom Fighter Delowar Hossain was buried without a guard of honor in Bakshiganj, Jamalpur, following opposition from a local BNP leader and former freedom fighters questioning his credentials, samakal.com reported. Local administration suspended the state honors on the way to avert potential unrest.

Another student, Lamia (13), succumbed to her injuries at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery after being electrocuted on a madrasa rooftop in Narayanganj, samakal.com reported. This brings the total fatalities from the tragic incident to three, with administration investigating high-voltage power line safety violations.

Transport workers in Habiganj have defied the bus owners' decision to suspend an indefinite strike due to safety concerns, samakal.com reported. Most long-distance and local bus services remained halted amid ongoing disputes with rival operator associations, causing widespread disruption for passengers.

A teenage girl was gang-raped and subjected to recorded blackmail attempts in Durgapur, Netrokona while being escorted home from a wedding event, samakal.com reported. Three suspects surrendered to court and were sent to jail, while police are pursuing the remaining fugitive.

Ismail Hossain, vice-president of Chittagong North District Juba Dal, was expelled from the party after allegedly assaulting a police constable outside Sitakunda Police Station over a parking dispute, samakal.com reported. The central committee announced his expulsion and requested law enforcement to take necessary legal action.

A mentally ill woman, Aleya Begum (43), missing for three months from Saturia in Manikganj, was reunited with her family after her husband identified her in a Facebook video, samakal.com reported. The video shared by a content creator helped her family locate and rescue her from Singair.

A 32-year-old Rohingya man, Hamid Hossain, lost both feet below the ankles in a landmine explosion inside Myanmar territory near the Ukhiya border in Cox's Bazar, samakal.com reported. Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) confirmed that the victim was rescued and transferred to Cox's Bazar District Sadar Hospital for treatment.

Former Member of Parliament and Jamaat-e-Islami leader Major (Retd.) Akhtaruzzaman has been arrested by the Detective Branch (DB) of police in Dhaka, samakal.com reported. His arrest follows a lawsuit alleging he threatened the Executive Director and physically assaulted a security supervisor during a luggage trolley dispute at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

Ayat Ullah, a 9th-grade student abducted from Teknaf and sold to human traffickers for 100,000 BDT, was rescued along with 76 others from a disabled Malaysia-bound trawler off St. Martin's Island, samakal.com reported. Navy personnel handed over 11 identified traffickers to the police for legal action.

One more person died of dengue and 1,163 new patients were admitted to hospitals across Bangladesh in 24 hours, samakal.com reported. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the national death toll for the year has risen to 250 with total cases reaching 82,761.

Four more deaths due to measles and measles-like symptoms were reported across Bangladesh in the last 24 hours, samakal.com reported citing the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). Total fatalities have reached 1,114 since March 15, with 1,242 new symptomatic cases recorded recently.

Bangladesh U-19 women's cricket team defeated hosts Pakistan by 30 runs in their tri-series opening match, samakal.com reported. Defending 117, Sadia Akter's unbeaten 34 and Nishita Akter Nishi's all-round display restricted Pakistan to 87/6 in 20 overs.

Group of Seven (G7) countries have agreed to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil from emergency strategic reserves, reuters.com reported. The move comes amid pressure from US President Donald Trump to curb soaring global energy prices fueled by the Iran conflict ahead of upcoming US midterm elections.

The death toll from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has surpassed 4,000, with over 8,300 confirmed cases, aljazeera.com reported. Weak infrastructure, armed conflict, public distrust, and recent arson at a patient transit camp have severely hindered containment efforts.

Palestinian-Israeli politician Sami Abu Shehadeh, leader of the Balad party, has withdrawn his candidacy for the upcoming Knesset elections following Supreme Court pressure, aljazeera.com reported. Abu Shehadeh criticized the move as a political maneuver to suppress Arab-Palestinian voter representation and keep Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition in power.

The United States is deploying its third aircraft carrier strike group alongside nearly 10,000 additional troops to the Middle East, aljazeera.com reported. The military reinforcement aims to expand President Donald Trump's strategic options amid stalled diplomatic negotiations and rising tensions with Tehran ahead of US midterm elections.

Escalating combat between Houthi rebels and government forces in Yemen has displaced tens of thousands and disrupted vital food supplies, leaving three out of four households in government-held areas hungry, aljazeera.com reported. The World Food Programme warned that $109 million in urgent funding is required to prevent wider famine.

Saudi Arabia is planning a major military offensive targeting Iran-backed Houthi militants to regain control over the strategic Bab el-Mandeb strait in the Red Sea, reuters.com reported. Supported by Saudi airstrikes and foreign intelligence, Yemen-based allied ground forces aim to secure vital international maritime trade routes.

Ukraine's Third Army Corps forced over 250 Russian troops to surrender in eastern Ukraine using innovative ground robots and explosive-laden unmanned vehicles, cnn.com reported. Part of "Operation Vivaldi," the tech-driven counteroffensive successfully recaptured up to 176 square kilometers of territory in the Donbas region.

Russian jet drone strikes have targeted major bridges spanning the Dnipro River in Kyiv, severely disrupting travel for hundreds of thousands of residents, reuters.com reported. The intensifying air campaign against critical infrastructure has prompted Ukrainian officials to request 300 Patriot interceptor missiles ahead of winter.

Despite suffering a record 46,230 casualties in September and losing occupied land around Lyman during Ukraine's counteroffensive, Russia has intensified drone and missile strikes targeting Ukrainian energy infrastructure ahead of winter, aljazeera.com reported. Moscow is deploying new jet-powered drones to bypass Ukrainian air defenses while both nations face severe defense budget overruns.

Around 400 schools across France remained closed following escalating violence during nationwide student protests over teacher shortages and poor learning conditions, reuters.com reported. Authorities have arrested over 2,000 individuals as demonstrations turned into clashes with riot police and arson incidents.

China's construction of a military-grade runway and offshore base on Antelope Reef in the Paracel Islands is progressing rapidly, reuters.com reported. Satellite imagery shows extensive land reclamation and compaction work, with security analysts predicting the key base could host its first aircraft landings by mid-2027.

Iran is preparing a broader and more forceful military response against US interests and regional allies if Washington resumes large-scale attacks, reuters.com reported. Despite keeping indirect diplomatic channels open through Qatari mediation, Tehran remains skeptical of reaching a deal while planning to escalate to restore deterrence.

The Bangladesh Navy rescued 65 victims from a stranded Malaysia-bound wooden boat in the Bay of Bengal near St. Martin's Island, samakal.com reported. During the operation conducted by BNS Khalid Bin Walid, naval officers also detained 11 members of a human trafficking syndicate aboard the engine-failed vessel.

Police in Sirajdikhan, Munshiganj, have arrested a guardian named Nahid Sheikh after he allegedly entered a classroom and assaulted a sixth-grade student, samakal.com reported. The suspect was taken into custody following a legal complaint filed by the principal of Rajdia Abhay Pilot School and College.

Incarcerated Awami League leader Mashrafe Hero attended his mother's funeral in Bogura while handcuffed following a brief parole release, bdnews24.com reported. Detained for nearly 16 months, the district sports secretary was brought to his village under police escort before being escorted back to prison.

Begum Rokeya University authorities have dismissed 11 staff members, including three associate professors, following their involvement in the July 2024 killing of student Abu Sayed, bdnews24.com reported. The decision was taken during the university's 123rd Syndicate meeting after receiving tribunal directives.

Despite severe gas and electricity shortages disrupting industrial production, Bangladesh recorded an 8.54% year-on-year growth in export earnings for September, reaching $3.93 billion, bdnews24.com reported. Driven largely by ready-made garment sales, the unexpected growth has left several apparel exporters surprised given the recent factory operational disruptions.

Bangladesh wrapped up its FIFA ASEAN Cup campaign with a crushing 9-2 defeat against host nation Indonesia in Jakarta, samakal.com reported. Despite Shahriar Emon and Farhan Ali scoring two goals for Bangladesh, the team finished the group stage with three consecutive losses and zero points.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved in principle a draft agreement to hand over the operation of Chittagong Port's Newmooring Container Terminal (NCT) to an international operator for 15 years, samakal.com reported. Chaired by Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, the meeting also approved importing 100,000 tonnes of urea fertilizer to bolster national reserves.

Remittance inflows to Bangladesh slowed to $2.77 billion in September, marking an 11-month low, bdnews24.com reported. Despite the monthly drop, Bangladesh Bank data reveals that total remittances for the first quarter (July–September) grew by 13.3% year-on-year to $8.59 billion.

A Dhaka court granted a 7-day remand for Indian national Rabiul Islam in an espionage case involving allegations of leaking sensitive state documents and photos to foreign intelligence, bdnews24.com reported. The Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate issued the order following an application by the Detective Branch of police.

Two more deaths from measles symptoms were reported in 24 hours, with 1,132 patients seeking hospital care across the country, samakal.com reported. According to Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) data, total deaths from measles and its symptoms reached 1,110 this year, with total cases exceeding 192,000.

Four more dengue patients died and 1,978 were admitted to hospitals across the country in 24 hours, bdnews24.com reported citing Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) data. The official tally shows this year's total deaths from the mosquito-borne disease reached 249, with total hospitalizations rising to 81,598.

A 27-year-old UK-Iranian dual citizen has been arrested in London on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts in connection with the security incident at RAF Fairford airbase, bbc.com reported. Counter-terrorism police are pursuing multiple leads, including investigating potential foreign state involvement from Iran.

The family of Renee Good, an American woman fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, has filed two federal lawsuits against the US government and senior Trump administration officials, cnn.com reported. The legal actions cite civil rights violations and negligence during a federal immigration enforcement surge, seeking accountability and compensatory damages for her death.

The Trump administration has urged France and Germany to release emergency diesel stocks to control skyrocketing global fuel prices or face a potential US export ban, reuters.com reported. Amid worsening global supply disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict, Washington has requested Europe to release 120 million barrels of diesel over the next six months.

Representatives from Syria's new government and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah held a secret meeting in Turkey last month to ease tensions and address border security concerns, reuters.com reported. Facilitated by Turkish intelligence, the talks yielded security progress, though no final agreement was reached due to Iran's absence.

Pakistan launched airstrikes targeting armed group hideouts in Afghanistan's Kunar and Helmand provinces, claiming to have killed at least 22 fighters, aljazeera.com reported. However, Taliban officials condemned the strikes as illegal aggression, reporting that at least nine women and children were killed in the attacks.

The International Crimes Tribunal-2 has ordered the publication of newspaper notices directing former Rajshahi City Corporation Mayor AHM Khairuzzaman Liton and 33 other absconding accused to surrender, ittefaq.com.bd reported. The order stems from a crimes against humanity case related to the July Mass Uprising in Rajshahi, with the next hearing scheduled for October 27.

Ferdousi Ahmed Mishti, a reserved seat Member of Parliament, has submitted her resignation to Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmed following directives from the Prime Minister, ittefaq.com.bd reported. The decision came after public controversy and allegations surrounding the demolition of a healthcare center in Mirpur and prior political misconduct.

A four-year-old child named Jisan passed away while undergoing treatment after being struck by a speeding car near the National Museum of Science and Technology in Agargaon, ittefaq.com.bd reported. He succumbed to his injuries at Dhaka Medical College Hospital early Thursday, with legal proceedings underway.

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed stated that the government has no plans to conduct 'Operation Clean Heart', though law enforcement agencies will carry out coordinated drives to maintain order, ittefaq.com.bd reported. Speaking at the Ansar Headquarters foundation ceremony, he warned of criminal charges against negligent police personnel.

Police filed four separate cases at Mirpur and Kafrul police stations following violent clashes and arson during a sidewalk eviction drive held yesterday in Mirpur, ittefaq.com.bd reported. Nearly 1,000 individuals have been accused under anti-terrorism and arson laws, with 26 people arrested so far.

The appointment of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's daughter, Zaima Rahman, at the UN General Assembly President's office was earned solely on merit, stated Prime Minister's Advisor Mahdi Amin, bdnews24.com reported. He confirmed the Bangladeshi government had zero involvement in the recruitment process.

Badal Das, a photojournalist for Daily Nabachetana, has been missing since last Monday, according to his colleagues and family, bdnews24.com reported. A General Diary (GD) was lodged at Paltan Model Police Station, and law enforcement agencies are investigating to locate him.

Dhaka University suspended Professor Zeenat Huda, General Secretary of the DU Teachers' Association, over allegations regarding her anti-July Uprising stance and student complaints, bdnews24.com reported. The decision was approved during a Syndicate meeting following recommendations from an inquiry committee, alongside initiating tribunal proceedings.

Liberation War Affairs Minister Ahmed Azam Khan dismissed news reports suggesting a water fountain would replace the planned sculpture at the 1971 Pakistani surrender site in Suhrawardy Udyan, samakal.com reported. He clarified that government discussions strictly focus on completing the original Independence Monument project.

Incidents of violence against women and children, political unrest, and custodial deaths saw a significant spike in September, according to Human Rights Culture Foundation (MSF), samakal.com reported. The rights monitor recorded 24 custodial deaths and 354 cases of violence against women and children during the month.

The government has provided a BDT 4,500 crore interest-free loan to the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) to ensure uninterrupted fuel supplies nationwide, samakal.com reported. Issued by the Finance Division, the loan must be repaid over five years in semi-annual installments following a six-month grace period.

Three pro-Awami League lawyers were allegedly assaulted and their chambers vandalized at the Shariatpur court premises after celebrating former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's birthday, bdnews24.com reported. The victims accused local BNP activists of leading the attack, while police confirmed that no written complaint has been filed yet.

Violent clashes broke out in Dhaka's Mirpur between hawkers, police, and city authorities during a sidewalk eviction drive after an excavator damaged electric wires, triggering a shop fire, bdnews24.com reported. At least 30 individuals were detained as DNCC resumed the drive despite casualties and vehicle damages.

In the abetment of suicide case involving former MP Gazi Nazrul's second wife Mariam, the victim's father submitted a compromise petition in court, bdnews24.com reported. Consequently, Nazrul's first wife received bail, though state prosecutors emphasized that such non-compoundable offenses cannot be legally settled out of court.

The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) raised the price of furnace oil by BDT 11.92 per liter in line with international market trends, samakal.com reported. The new price increases from BDT 96.86 to BDT 108.78 per liter, impacting power generation costs nationwide.

Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud instructed Deputy Commissioners to investigate potential artificial shortages and illegal overpricing of LPG cylinders, samakal.com reported. Despite adequate national supply, strict action was warned against retailers selling above BERC-stipulated rates.

Dhaka University authorities erased the student-written sign 'Shaheed Osman Hadi Hall' from the entrance of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Hall, samakal.com reported. Hall officials confirmed that the official administrative name remains unchanged, as the university syndicate has not approved any rename proposal.

Police in Nagarkanda, Faridpur, arrested a woman named Bithi Akhtar after a viral video showed her attempting to hang her young child, samakal.com reported. Initial police questioning revealed that the woman staged the act to threaten her husband, an expatriate in the Maldives, into returning home.

A Dhaka court has rescheduled the submission deadline for the probe report in the murder case of journalist couple Sagar Sarowar and Meherun Runi to November 5, samakal.com reported. This marks the 130th time the deadline for the report has been extended.

A court in Chattogram sentenced 31-year-old Sumit Chowdhury to life imprisonment for hacking and slitting his mother's throat in 2016, samakal.com reported. Police investigations confirmed the murder stemmed from drug addiction; the convict was also fined 20,000 BDT and remains absconding.

Six people died from dengue and 1,948 new patients were admitted to hospitals across Bangladesh in the last 24 hours, samakal.com reported citing Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) data. The official death toll from the mosquito-borne disease has reached 245 this year.

Four people died from measles symptoms and 128 new cases were confirmed across Bangladesh in the last 24 hours, samakal.com reported citing Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) data. The nationwide death toll from measles and suspected symptoms has risen to 1,108 this year.

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to cut the number of general and admiral positions across the military by 20 percent, aljazeera.com reported. The directive, aiming to streamline leadership and eliminate bureaucratic layers, will be completed by January 1, 2027, despite pushback from congressional lawmakers.

Somali pirates killed five crew members aboard the Palau-flagged oil tanker MT Honour 25 off the coast of Somalia before Puntland security forces rescued the vessel, aljazeera.com reported. The operation resulted in the arrest of 16 suspected pirates and marked the first pirate-related deaths in over a decade.

UK intelligence agency MI5 issued a security alert warning that a front company linked to Chinese intelligence funded research across British universities to aid espionage, bbc.com reported. Over 100 academics unwittingly contributed to these projects, prompting warnings of potential criminal liability, though Beijing strongly denied the claims.

Democrats in competitive US midterm races are increasingly identifying as capitalists to counter Republican claims that they are pushing a socialist agenda, reuters.com reported. Amid aggressive campaigning by President Donald Trump and Republicans, over 60 Democratic candidates signed a pledge reaffirming their commitment to a market-based capitalist economy.

Tens of thousands of French public sector workers staged nationwide strikes against proposed budget cuts and frozen base salaries, aljazeera.com reported. Concurrently, police detained 440 students following violent clashes outside schools over deteriorating educational conditions and lack of funding.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated that a future Labour election manifesto could possibly include a new referendum on the European Union, bbc.com reported. Emphasizing that current post-Brexit arrangements are insufficient, Burnham stressed the need to explore strategic options for closer economic ties with the bloc.

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated there are "strong indications" Iran was involved in a suspected plot targeting a UK airbase housing US forces, cnn.com reported. Five suspects remain under strict bail conditions as police continue a complex counter-terrorism investigation alongside US authorities.

Iran confirmed receiving a US response to its proposal to revive the Gulf ceasefire, reuters.com reported. The announcement coincided with Washington completing the full withdrawal of its military forces from neighboring Iraq after 23 years, which Tehran hailed as a major geopolitical victory.

The US Senate blocked a resolution demanding a State Department report on the killings of nine Americans in the occupied West Bank and the treatment of Palestinian child detainees, aljazeera.com reported. Introduced by Senator Chris Van Hollen, the measure failed in a 47-53 party-line vote.

Russia has conducted its largest combined attack on Ukraine's energy infrastructure since spring, heavily targeting Kyiv and surrounding regions, bbc.com reported. At least five people were killed, and major facilities—including the Trypilska power plant—suffered severe damage, causing widespread power outages.

Russia warned NATO it is prepared to use nuclear weapons if the alliance attempts to isolate its Kaliningrad exclave, reuters.com reported. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte dismissed the threat, urging Moscow to cease irresponsible rhetoric while reiterating NATO's defensive nature.

Saudi Arabia turned down an Israeli request to allow its military planes to retrieve Israeli passengers following an emergency landing in Tabuk, reuters.com reported. Due to a lack of diplomatic ties, the passengers were instead arranged to complete their journey via flydubai aircraft.

A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia after a pilot stabbed his colleague and attempted to crash the aircraft, bbc.com reported. Passengers and off-duty crew overpowered the attacker, enabling a safe emergency landing in Tabuk with all passengers unharmed.

Bangladesh Bank has issued a comprehensive guideline for Islamic credit cards, strictly prohibiting transactions related to alcohol, gambling, nightclubs, and non-Shariah compliant businesses, bdnews24.com reported. Banks must block relevant merchant category codes to ensure interest-free and transparent operations.

At least five professors at Rajshahi University (RU) received death threats and extortion demands from callers identifying themselves as members of the outlawed 'Sarbahara' group, samakal.com reported. A General Diary (GD) was filed at Motihar Police Station as police launched an investigation.

The High Court issued a rule asking why the inaction of authorities regarding alleged NID forgery during a wedding at Dhakeshwari National Temple should not be declared illegal, bdnews24.com reported. Respondents, including the Home Ministry and Police Headquarters, have been directed to respond within four weeks.

The United States has exempted specified specialty drugs and active ingredients from ad valorem tariffs for 20 countries and territories, including Bangladesh, samakal.com reported. The exemption covers orphan drugs and essential treatments, offering new export opportunities for Bangladesh's pharmaceutical industry provided local firms acquire necessary approvals.

The Detective Branch (DB) of police has taken over the investigation into the severing of tendons of banned Chhatra League leader Bashir Uddin in Manikganj, samakal.com reported. Primary findings indicate both the victim and suspects belong to a local juvenile gang involved in internal disputes over supremacy.

The Bangladesh government has announced plans to purchase 10 aircraft from France-based Airbus for Biman Bangladesh Airlines, bdnews24.com reported. Civil Aviation Minister M Rashiduzzaman Millat confirmed the procurement aims to expand fleet capacity and meet rising passenger demand rather than responding to geopolitical pressure.

Thirty-six civil society representatives strongly condemned the locking of University Press Limited's (UPL) Banglabazar showroom over book sales and the harassment of its employees, samakal.com reported. They demanded a fair investigation, legal action against the culprits, and safety guarantees for all publishers, booksellers, and workers.

A land depression over Myanmar and the adjoining Bay of Bengal is expected to cause heavy to very heavy rainfall across Cox's Bazar, Bandarban, Rangamati, Khagrachhari, and Chittagong, bdnews24.com reported. The Meteorological Department issued landslide alerts and advised maritime ports to keep local cautionary signal 3 hoisted.

Students and local residents successfully foiled an attempt to abduct Nusrat Jahan, an assistant teacher at Modern High School in Kasba, Brahmanbaria, samakal.com reported. The perpetrator fled when confronted by the crowd, and the victim subsequently filed a written complaint with Kasba Police Station.

An eight-year-old schoolgirl, Kasmika Tripura, sustained bullet injuries inside her home during a gunfight between two regional armed factions in Baghaichhari, Rangamati, samakal.com reported. She was provided primary care before being shifted to Khagrachhari General Hospital for advanced treatment.

The Special Response Battalion (SRB) arrested human trafficking ringleader Arzu Rahman in Dhaka for defrauding a family of Tk 85 lakh and trafficking them to Egypt under the pretext of sending them to Italy, bdnews24.com reported. Victims faced severe torture, while the ring is linked to trafficking over 2,000 people.

Ashraful Islam Sajal, a leader of the National Citizen Party (NCP) in Sreepur, was arrested and sent to jail after posting about high electricity bills on Facebook, samakal.com reported. While his family alleged the arrest stemmed from his post, police claimed he was detained under the Anti-Terrorism Act.

A parliamentary standing committee has demanded an explanation from Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) on how the energy crisis was resolved merely by raising prices without changing the supply system, samakal.com reported. The inquiry was initiated during the first meeting of the committee at the National Parliament.

Gulf oil producers, supported by the US Navy, have restored nearly 80% of crude flows through the Strait of Hormuz, diminishing Iran's strategic leverage, cnn.com reported. However, experts warn this high-cost, military-backed status quo remains fragile as global inventories decline and fuel prices stay near record highs.

US forces are withdrawing from their final bases in Iraq after over two decades of war, reuters.com reported. Celebrated by Tehran and allied factions as a victory, the exit leaves a strategic power vacuum that experts fear could boost Iranian influence and embolden Islamic State sleeper cells.

Douglas Stewart Carter, 71, has been released on bail after spending 41 years on death row for a 1985 murder in Utah, bbc.com reported. The judge granted bail after new DNA testing excluded him from the scene and evidence revealed severe police misconduct during the original investigation.

A senior FBI official has issued a public warning to the hacking group ShinyHunters following a sensitive data breach, reuters.com reported. Cyber Division lead Brett Leatherman urged the cybercriminals to contact law enforcement first, emphasizing that authorities know how to track them down.

Dengue cases continue to surge in Bangladesh with nine more deaths reported in 24 hours, including a schoolboy in Dhamrai, samakal.com reported. The total death toll for the year has reached 233, while overall hospital admissions surpassed 75,730.

A 15-year-old girl named Lamia Akhter died under mysterious circumstances two months after her marriage in Bhanga, Faridpur, samakal.com reported. The victim's family accused her husband of strangulation after he abandoned her body at a hospital, while police await autopsy results to take action.

The government is reintroducing monthly VAT return submissions within 15 days of each tax period to boost revenue collection efficiency, samakal.com reported. Chaired by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, the Cabinet approved the draft Value Added Tax and Supplementary Duty (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026.

Two Bangladeshi women who were trafficked to India under false promises of employment returned home through the Benapole border after serving prison terms, bdnews24.com reported. Indian authorities handed them over to Bangladesh, where human rights organization 'Justice & Care' took charge of reuniting them with their families.

A scheduled uranium fuel shipment for the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant from Russia was delayed after failing to secure Pakistan airspace clearance, samakal.com reported. Science and Technology Minister Fakir Mahtab Anam confirmed Rosatom rescheduled the arrival for early October, assuring there is no cause for concern.

LPG importers assured Energy Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud that there is no supply shortage in Bangladesh, bdnews24.com reported. Despite reports of localized scarcity and price hikes, the minister directed operators and authorities to ensure smooth supply and prevent artificial hoarding to protect consumers.

The decision to purchase Boeing aircraft was made based on national needs and fleet expansion rather than external pressure, State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir confirmed, samakal.com reported. He clarified that the recent deal in New York to acquire Boeing jets involves no hidden agenda.

A Chittagong University student was reportedly beaten and handed over to police by fellow students over alleged links to Chhatra League and reacting to a leader's Facebook post, bdnews24.com reported. Despite denying involvement, he remains in police custody pending legal evaluation.

JU Chhatra Shakti Joint General Secretary Rabbi Hossain was expelled and handed over to police for wishing former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Facebook, samakal.com reported. While the organization cited disciplinary violations, Rabbi claimed his comment was satirical and highlighted his past anti-government movement participation.

A court in Chattogram has sent seven individuals, including three women, to jail for celebrating former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s birthday, samakal.com reported. Arrested under the Anti-Terrorism Act by Bayezid Bostami Police, the suspects were identified by police as supporters of banned organizations.

Three teenage friends were killed in a head-on collision between a passenger bus and a motorcycle in Barishal's Wazirpur, bdnews24.com reported. All three victims were HSC examinees, and police have seized the bus involved in the fatal crash.

Bangladesh suffered a 1-0 defeat against Singapore in their second ASEAN Cup match in Jakarta, samakal.com reported. Despite a improved performance following a prior loss to Malaysia, a first-half goal by Ryan Stewart sealed victory for Singapore, leaving Bangladesh bottom of the group standings.

During an inspection in Feni, State Minister for Water Resources Farhad Hossain Azad stated that the government is committed to bringing corruption down to a tolerable level, samakal.com reported. Ahead of the inauguration of the Muhuri-Kahua flood control project, he urged local residents to help monitor project quality.

South Korea summoned Ukraine's acting ambassador to lodge a formal protest after President Zelensky publicly disclosed the transfer of two North Korean POWs to Seoul, bbc.com reported. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung expressed deep disappointment, stating the leak breached a confidentiality agreement and impacted national security.

Plans to construct a A$1.2bn, 90-megawatt data centre near residential homes in a Sydney suburb have been scrapped following fierce opposition from local campaigners, bbc.com reported. Australia’s largest property firm, Goodman Group, officially withdrew its application citing community feedback and evolving regulatory policies.

Iran has strongly rejected claims linking it to a suspected plot against the RAF Fairford airbase in the UK, aljazeera.com reported. Following the arrest of five British nationals near the base, British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband vowed to confront security threats and act against Iranian proxies.

President Donald Trump is willing to offer sanctions relief and unfreeze funds if Tehran demonstrates concrete progress on nuclear issues, cnn.com reported citing a US official. While constructive discussions via mediators continue, Trump rejected Iran’s latest proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as unacceptable without upfront nuclear commitments.

Iranian children have begun returning to classrooms amidst deep anxiety following tragic air strikes on schools like Minab during the US-Israel conflict, aljazeera.com reported. Despite repairs, ongoing threats of renewed bombing force reliance on online learning, leaving parents and teachers fearful for students' safety and education.

Foreign tourist arrivals in India surged by 10.6% in August, reaching 691,000 and marking the highest monthly growth rate in over two years, bdnews24.com reported. According to India's Ministry of Tourism, Bangladeshi nationals topped the list with over 74,000 visitors, serving as a primary driver of this uptick.

A bill to amend the constitution is expected to be introduced in Parliament next January, stated Home Minister and Special Committee Chairman Salahuddin Ahmad, samakal.com reported. He confirmed that the committee aims to submit its report by December, adding that fundamental constitutional alterations will require a public referendum before presidential assent.

Experts at a policy dialogue in Cox’s Bazar proposed establishing a "Rohingya Genocide Cell" inside refugee camps to document genocide evidence and secure international recognition, bdnews24.com reported. The proposal emphasizes involving the global Rohingya diaspora to archive testimonies and preserve historical documentation.

Three people, including a mother and her son, lost their lives in separate road accidents involving a covered van and a truck in Tongi and Konabari of Gazipur, bdnews24.com reported. Police seized both vehicles and detained the drivers to initiate legal proceedings.

Following the tragic murder of schoolboy Apratim in Cumilla, police detained 254 individuals in a district-wide drive against juvenile gangs, sending 108 of them to jail, samakal.com reported. The remaining 146 were released on parental bonds, while key gang leaders were remanded under existing cases.

During final arguments in a rape case in Jhalakathi, the plaintiff created a commotion demanding to marry the accused rather than seeking his punishment, bdnews24.com reported. The woman submitted a written plea seeking marriage to the former police officer and threatened suicide if her request was denied.

Speaking at a cleanliness and dengue prevention campaign in Gopalganj, Dhaka Division's Additional Commissioner Md. Azmul Haq termed Aedes mosquitoes "disobedient" due to their changing breeding and biting habits, bdnews24.com reported. He urged public awareness, noting that Aedes now breeds in dirty water and bites at night as well.

Dr. Anchal Roy (30), an assistant registrar at Mugda Medical College Hospital, passed away from dengue shock syndrome at Square Hospital in Dhaka, samakal.com reported. The 42nd BCS health cadre officer succumbed to multiple organ failure and complications on Sunday morning while under ICU care.

The Jatiyatabadi Sramik Dal and the Port Protection Action Council held a rally protesting the proposed lease of the Newmooring Container Terminal (NCT) to multinational DP World, bdnews24.com reported. Demonstrators warned of tougher movement if the decision is not scrapped and announced fresh protest programs for October 3.

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) detained three Rohingya men while they were transferring a arms consignment near a refugee camp in Teknaf, samakal.com reported. BGB seized two G-3 rifles, single-barrel guns, 42 rounds of ammunition, 4 kg of explosives, and walkie-talkies hidden inside potato sacks on Sunday morning.

Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Iqbal Hasan Mahmud stated that fuel supply lines are returning to normal following recent global and technical disruptions, bdnews24.com reported. Speaking to reporters at the Secretariat on Sunday, the minister expressed sincere regret for the temporary public suffering.

A 24-year-old man named Sakib Hossain died after becoming entangled in an illegal electric wire trap set around a cucumber field in Joypurhat's Panchbibi, samakal.com reported. Set by a local farmer to ward off foxes, the trap led to Sakib's tragic death, prompting a police investigation.

Bangladesh Bank has identified 22 illegal online payment gateways operating without a license and warned the public against conducting transactions through them, bdnews24.com reported. The central bank highlighted that providing aggregator services without approval is a punishable offense under the Payment and Settlement Systems Act 2024.

Strengthening strategic and economic relations with China remains a top priority for Bangladesh's economic recovery and growth, stated PM's Political Adviser Zahir Uddin Swapan, samakal.com reported. Speaking at a reception for a visiting Chinese delegation on Sunday, he urged utilizing Chinese technology to boost economic resurgence and address trade deficits.

Seven Qawmi-oriented Islamic political parties made further progress toward unity following a meeting led by Hefazat-e-Islam in Chittagong, bdnews24.com reported. A liaison committee headed by Hefazat General Secretary Sajidur Rahman was formed, with the final coalition framework expected to be finalized in Dhaka on October 22.

A Dhaka court ordered 27 individuals, detained during a police raid on the JSD headquarters in Glistan, to be sent to jail, bdnews24.com reported. The suspects were booked under Section 54, and the court scheduled their bail hearing for Monday.

Health workers at the 50-year-old Radda MCH-FP Centre in Mirpur, Dhaka, continued providing child vaccinations under a tarp after their office was demolished and looted, bdnews24.com reported. Police have arrested ten suspects and recovered two truckloads of stolen goods following a lawsuit filed over the incident.

Khairul Amin Ruhul Sarkar (55), former joint convener of Katiadi Upazila Swechchhasebak League, died while undergoing treatment at a Dhaka hospital after falling ill in Kishoreganj Jail, samakal.com reported. Arrested on September 8 under the Anti-Terrorism Act, he passed away due to respiratory and cardiac complications.

Following the recovery of businessman Bashar Pandit’s body from a canal in Bhola's Char Fasson, locals beat a suspect woman and set her home on fire, bdnews24.com reported. Police rescued the critically injured woman, sent her to a hospital, and detained two individuals for interrogation.

A shopkeeper named Abdul Bari (40) was hacked to death in Rajshahi's Rajputa area following an argument over money change, samakal.com reported. On Saturday night, a mob of 50–55 attackers hurled a petrol bomb into his shop and fatally attacked him when he fled out; police are conducting raids to arrest the suspects.

The government will review egg production costs and profit margins across supply chain stages to prevent unreasonable consumer prices, bdnews24.com reported. Speaking at a stakeholder meeting on Sunday, Commerce Minister Khandoker Abdul Muktadir emphasized coordinated efforts to maintain market transparency and stabilize prices.

Foreign aid disbursements and new commitments saw a sharp decline in the first two months (July-August) of FY 2026-27, while debt servicing obligations mounted, samakal.com reported. According to ERD data, total aid disbursement dropped to $294.56 million, whereas debt repayments surged to $698.92 million.

Allegations have emerged that the Officer-in-Charge of Shah Ali Police Station passively abetted the midnight demolition and looting of the Radda health centre in Mirpur, bdnews24.com reported. DMP has transferred the officer and formed an investigation committee to probe police inaction and negligence.

A group of 20 to 25 armed miscreants attacked a house in Shyamoli Housing, Adabar, in a bid to occupy the property, samakal.com reported. The attackers vandalized CCTV cameras, window panes, and the main gate on Saturday morning, prompting a police investigation into the complaint.

Mymensingh PBI arrested Shamim Mia for murdering auto-rickshaw owner Niranjan Chandra Sutradhar after being repeatedly blackmailed over a secretly recorded video, samakal.com reported. The suspect killed Niranjan with a grinding stone, packed his body inside a drum, and dumped it into a canal before being apprehended.

A mobile court seized 381 bags of illegally hoarded fertilizer from two warehouses in Pabna's Dublia market, bdnews24.com reported. On Sunday, two traders were fined a total of 80,000 BDT for creating artificial crisis and unapproved storage of fertilizer.

The Krishok-Khetmojoor Songram Parishad staged a protest outside the National Press Club demanding a ban on constructing solar power plants on fertile farmland, samakal.com reported. They urged guaranteed fertilizer supply at government rates and a public rationing system for the poor, announcing nationwide district protests for October 5.

The Brahmanbaria District Bar Association announced that no lawyer will represent the suspect accused of raping and killing a seven-year-old girl in Ashuganj, bdnews24.com reported. The suspect has given a confessional statement in court, while the victim’s family and locals held demonstrations demanding the death penalty.

Iran insisted that only diplomacy can resolve its conflict with the United States and Israel after President Donald Trump rejected a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, reuters.com reported. Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated that reopening the key waterway depends on satisfying specific conditions, while awaiting formal updates from Qatari mediators.

The White House launched another government-funded TV ad featuring President Donald Trump warning of a "final battle" ahead of midterms, cnn.com reported. While the administration defended the spots as patriotic public service announcements, watchdog groups criticized the use of taxpayer dollars for election-season self-promotion.

The UN General Assembly concluded with talks inching forward on the US-Iran and Ukraine conflicts, alongside heightened debates over AI safety, reuters.com reported. Despite no major breakthroughs, discussions highlighted new diplomatic efforts, Venezuela's economic restructuring, and the looming leadership transition for the world body.

British counter-terrorism police arrested five men near RAF Fairford airbase—used by US long-range bombers—on suspicion of terror and explosives offenses, cnn.com reported. Bomb disposal units examined suspicious vehicles and nearby residents were evacuated as precautionary measures while joint UK-US security investigations continue.

Swiss voters overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to restrict economic sanctions and military cooperation with NATO through tighter constitutional neutrality rules, reuters.com reported. Around 70% of voters voted against the referendum on Sunday, allowing Switzerland to maintain its current flexible neutrality policy and international defense collaboration.

Five female students were severely burnt when an raw sugarcane stalk they were holding touched a 33,000-volt power line while playing on the rooftop of a madrasa in Fatullah, Narayanganj, bdnews24.com reported. They were rushed to the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in critical condition.

RAB-7 arrested Md. Mansur, a fugitive accused in a gang rape case under the Bhujpur police station in Fatikchhari, from the Pahartali area of Chattogram, Samakal.com reported. Following his arrest on Saturday, he was handed over to Bhujpur Police Station for legal proceedings.

Police recovered the slit-throat body of a seven-year-old girl named Muslima Khatun in Bagerhat's Mollahat, bdnews24.com reported. Following the discovery on Saturday night, angry villagers set fire to a suspect's house and betel leaf farm, prompting police to detain three individuals for interrogation.

A 13-year-old girl was raped after traveling from Dhaka to Cumilla to meet an acquaintance she met on TikTok, Samakal reported. Police rescued the victim via the 999 emergency helpline, admitted her to the hospital's One-Stop Crisis Center, and arrested the accused, Rajib Ahmed.

Raja Mia (40), a former local Jubo Dal leader, died while undergoing treatment in Mymensingh after being brutally beaten by rivals for protesting drug trade, bdnews24.com reported. He passed away on Saturday at Mymensingh Medical College Hospital, and police have arrested three suspects, including the main accused.

Two auto-rickshaw passengers were killed when the 'Ruposhi Bangla' train rammed into their vehicle at an unmanned level crossing in Jashore, Samakal reported. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon at Krishnabati, causing the auto-rickshaw to crumple and leaving Azizur Rahman and Ershad Ali dead on the spot.

Two teenagers were killed after being hit by an unidentified bus while crossing the Dhaka-Tangail highway at Jamurki in Mirzapur, bdnews24.com reported. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, and Gorai Highway Police handed over the bodies to their families while attempting to identify the bus.

Two cousins were killed when an unidentified vehicle struck their motorcycle on the Comilla-Sylhet highway in Brahmanbaria, Samakal reported. The incident occurred late Saturday night at Ramrail Bazar, and police have handed over the bodies to their family.

A seven-year-old madrasa student was killed after being raped in Brahmanbaria's Ashuganj, bdnews24.com reported. Autopsy reports confirmed evidence of rape and suffocation, leading police to arrest the accused, Jahidul Islam (20), who was subsequently sent to jail by the court.

Bangladesh and the United States signed a bilateral agreement in the US on September 25 to enhance cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy, Samakal reported. Prime Minister’s Advisor Rehan Asad signed for Bangladesh, while US Secretary Jacob Helberg signed for the United States.

An armed robbery took place in broad daylight at a jewelry shop in Narayanganj's Bandar, where bandits looted gold and silver ornaments, bdnews24.com reported. CCTV footage of the incident went viral on social media, and police have already arrested one suspect while pursuing others.

Police raided the JSD central office in Gulistan, detaining around 280 individuals over allegations of conducting a secret meeting involving banned Awami League activists, Samakal reported. While JSD maintained it was a pre-scheduled representative meeting, authorities and Jubo Dal leaders claimed pro-Awami League activities were taking place.

A 35-year-old convict named Md. Porosh from Dhaka Central Jail died after falling ill inside the prison, bdnews24.com reported. He was rushed to the Dhaka Medical College Hospital emergency unit on Saturday afternoon, where attending doctors declared him dead. The body has been kept at the morgue.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met with German counterpart Johann Wadephul on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, marking their first bilateral meeting since 2022, Reuters reported. Discussions focused on Black Sea grain exports, Ukraine war tensions, and Germany's stance against alleged Russian hybrid attacks.

Russia is sending the sacred remains of medieval warrior princes, including Prince Dmitry Donskoy, to the frontlines in Ukraine to boost troop morale, CNN reported. Experts view the initiative, supported by President Vladimir Putin and the Russian Orthodox Church, as a strategic effort to frame the war as a divine duty.

Republic of Ireland players decided to wear black armbands in memory of Gaza conflict victims during their Nations League match against Israel, BBC reported. Despite one player withdrawing in protest, a squad vote passed with a significant majority to proceed with the fixture amidst ongoing political debate.

China criticized US policy at the UN General Assembly, urging respect for Gulf nations' sovereignty and demanding an end to sanctions and military threats against Cuba, Reuters reported. Vice President Han Zheng called on major powers to uphold international law and protect global stability.

The Saudi-led coalition intercepted two ballistic missiles and two drones launched by Iran-backed Houthis towards Riyadh and Khamis Mushait, Reuters reported. The cross-border escalation follows the Houthis' naval blockade and coincides with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey reviewing threats under their newly signed joint defense pact.

US President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week, calling the terms unacceptable, BBC reported. Despite Tehran's willingness to restore maritime passage based on a June memorandum, Trump maintained that the US retains control, while ongoing conflict fuels global energy price fluctuations.

During President Xi Jinping's visit to Washington, China and the US agreed to a $30 billion reciprocal tariff reduction and launched an AI dialogue under an eight-point consensus, Reuters reported. Beijing hailed the historic three-day summit as opening a new chapter in constructive bilateral ties and world peace.

The White House barred CNN from flying on Air Force One during President Trump's trip to Tennessee, disrupting the scheduled TV press pool, CNN reported. Without a network replacement, television pool coverage was effectively halted, further escalating tensions between the Trump administration and the White House press corps.

Republicans campaigning for US Senate candidate Mike Rogers in Michigan are framing Democratic rival Abdul El-Sayed as a far-left socialist to drive voter turnout, Reuters reported. However, doorstep interactions reveal voter skepticism amid economic frustrations and discontent with Donald Trump, highlighting the challenges of the GOP's turnout-focused strategy.

Dengue claimed three more lives in Bangladesh over the past 24 hours, taking the annual death toll to 214, Samakal reported. Additionally, 1,432 new patients were admitted to hospitals nationwide, with Dhaka Division recording the highest count of 280 fresh hospitalizations in a single day.

Three more individuals died with measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh over the last 24 hours, while 1,064 new cases were identified, Samakal.com reported. According to DGHS data, the total death toll from measles and suspected symptoms since March 15 has reached 1,087.

A seven-year-old girl was sexually assaulted and suffocated to death in Ashuganj, Brahmanbaria, leading to the arrest of suspect Zahidul Islam, Samakal reported. Meanwhile, separate cases were filed in Gazipur's Sreepur and Pabna Sadar regarding the sexual assault of a homeless woman and an attempted assault on a madrasa student, respectively.

Nine people were killed and 18 others injured in separate road accidents in Madaripur, Habiganj, Narsingdi, Sirajganj, and Kushtia, Samakal reported. Police attributed the crashes—including a fatal bus collision on the Dhaka-Bhanga Expressway—to reckless driving and dangerous overtaking. Rescue operations were conducted by fire service officials.

Police in Netrokona recovered the buried body of 34-year-old Naju Akter from a riverbank seven days after her disappearance, bdnews24.com reported. Law enforcement arrested her ex-husband, Nurul Amin, who confessed to strangling her with a scarf over alimony disputes before burying her body near the river.

Nine people and two cattle tested positive for rabies following fox attacks in Gaibandha's Sundarganj, Samakal reported. Lab tests conducted at Mahakhali's Central Disease Investigation Laboratory confirmed the rabies virus, causing local panic. While one victim remains in critical condition, the other eight are reportedly out of danger.

A man named Ibrahim Khalil confessed in a Noakhali court to strangling his 14-year-old son, Nayeem, out of anger over his former wife's remarriage, bdnews24.com reported. Police arrested the suspect in Lakshmipur, after which a senior judicial magistrate recorded his confessional statement and remanded him to judicial custody.

Speakers at a discussion meeting in Narayanganj commemorating the 94th martyrdom anniversary of revolutionary Pritilata Waddedar claimed the nation is being exposed to US imperialist interests, Samakal reported. Organized by Socialist Women's Forum and Student Front, the event called for unity against commercialization of education and social exploitation.

Following the death of his son Emon, Siddique Member (55) passed away at the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery after suffering 35 percent burns in a family arson incident in Dhaka's Sutrapur, Samakal reported. Three other injured relatives remain hospitalized, with one victim in critical condition.

The US expressed hope that Bangladesh and India will mutually resolve the issue regarding former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, bdnews24.com reported. Speaking at a New York briefing, US officials refrained from interfering in Bangladesh's internal politics, reaffirming Washington's commitment to supporting the elected government and safeguarding Bangladesh's sovereignty.

Students at Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET) continued their full shutdown for the fourth day, staging demonstrations and drawing wall graffiti to demand the reinstatement of the former Vice-Chancellor, Samakal reported. Teachers and officer associations have expressed solidarity, launching work abstentions that halted all academic and administrative activities.

Academics and researchers have urged the inclusion of Sufism in the national curriculum from grades six to ten, Samakal reported. Speaking at a Sufism Research Foundation seminar, experts emphasized that teaching Sufi principles is essential to fostering moral values, tolerance, and spiritual awareness among the youth.

Prices of vegetables, rice, flour, eggs, and milk surged across markets in Dhaka following the government's sudden fuel price hike, bdnews24.com reported. Traders cited rising transport and production costs, while frustrated consumers complained that businesses are using the fuel price adjustment to artificially inflate essential commodity prices.

The family of murdered schoolboy Ishayat Shahriar Apratim reported receiving abusive calls and threats from unknown numbers, causing severe security concerns, Samakal reported. His father plans to file a general diary (GD) with the police. Law enforcement assured that action will be taken once a formal complaint is lodged.

The Superintendent of Police in Cumilla reassigned the investigation officer for the murder case of schoolboy Ishayat Shahriar Apratim, bdnews24.com reported. Inspector Rajib Ahmed took over the case from an SI, promising to submit the charge sheet promptly. Four suspects, including two juveniles, have been arrested in connection with the crime.

DMP Joint Commissioner Tofael Ahmed Mia stated that National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Nasiruddin Patwari should be questioned regarding his recent public remarks on Dhaka's cocktail blasts, Samakal reported. The statement came during a press briefing announcing the arrest of a Jubo League leader and recovery of explosives in Keraniganj.

Unidentified miscreants vandalized the Daharpur Kalimata Temple in Nandigram, Bogura, stealing donation box funds and ritual items, bdnews24.com reported. The temple idol was recovered from a nearby ditch by the priest. Local police inspected the site following a formal complaint and initiated an investigation.

Sub-Inspector Masum Al Mamun and Constable Ruhul Amin of Chunarughat Police Station in Habiganj were withdrawn to police lines after attempting to frame an innocent family with Yaba pills, Samakal reported. Following public protests and an official inquiry, the victims were released, and disciplinary measures were initiated against the officers.

Students across Germany staged nationwide school strikes in over 100 cities to protest the potential reintroduction of compulsory military service, BBC reported. Demonstrators gathered to oppose mandatory medical screenings for 18-year-old men, voicing strong resistance to Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s military expansion plans amidst rising regional defense concerns.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that US President Donald Trump has officially approved granting Ukraine licenses to manufacture Patriot interceptor missiles, CNN reported. Following talks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Zelensky confirmed the agreement, aiming to bolster Kyiv's defense capabilities against ongoing Russian ballistic attacks.

US President Donald Trump's high-profile diplomatic week—highlighted by a UN General Assembly speech and a White House summit with Xi Jinping—exposed limits to his foreign policy reach, Reuters reported. Despite aggressive rhetoric, lingering conflicts with Iran, pushback from traditional allies, and economic constraints with China leave his global agenda largely stalled.

Argentina's poverty rate rose to 32.3 percent in the first half of 2026 under President Javier Milei, Aljazeera reported. Official statistics show rising unemployment and escalating basic living expenses are reversing previous economic gains, severely impacting lower-income households and increasing political pressure on the administration.

The US Supreme Court reinstated a Trump administration expanded immigration database to verify registered voters' citizenship ahead of midterm elections, Reuters reported. The conservative 6-3 majority blocked a lower court order, allowing states to use the system despite critics warning it risks disenfranchising eligible naturalized citizens.

At least 41 people died and 49 others were rescued after a passenger boat capsized on Lake Tanganyika in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Aljazeera reported. The vessel, carrying nearly 100 passengers and cargo from Tanzania, sank on Thursday, triggering ongoing emergency search and rescue operations.

A verdict has reportedly been reached on the 115 Financial Fair Play charges against Manchester City following a lengthy hearing, BBC reported. While initial findings indicate guilt on most charges, the long-standing legal saga continues regarding potential sanctions, title stripped consequences, and upcoming appeal processes.

Military chiefs from Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan are meeting under a defense pact to address escalating Houthi attacks, Reuters reported. Meanwhile, flight restrictions against Iran expanded to Iraq, deepening Tehran's economic isolation as US secondary sanctions intensify amidst ongoing Middle East conflict and stalled ceasefire diplomatic proposals.

A Dhaka Money Loan Court ordered six months' civil detention and issued arrest warrants for Pacific Bangladesh Telecom CEO Mehboob Chowdhury and four executives over defaulting on BDT 135.32 crore owed to Mutual Trust Bank, bdnews24.com reported. The decision followed their failure to appear regarding execution proceedings.

The government plans to cover 40 million families under its universal 'Family Card' initiative within four years, bdnews24.com reported. State Minister for LGRD Mir Shahe Alam stated that ultra-poor households will be prioritized first, with all citizens—including Prime Minister's wife Dr. Zubaida Rahman—eventually receiving cards phase-by-phase.

Zaima Rahman, daughter of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, has been appointed as a Legal Officer in the Office of the President of the 81st UN General Assembly, un.org confirmed. A UK-qualified barrister, she joins a 40-member team under President Khalilur Rahman, overseeing legal affairs at the UN headquarters.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian dismissed allegations that Tehran plotted to assassinate US President Donald Trump during a press briefing in New York, cnn.com reported. Pezeshkian confirmed Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's health, highlighted severe economic sanctions, and reiterated conditional proposals to resolve conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan convened an urgent ministerial meeting under the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement to discuss regional security following intensified Houthi attacks, Reuters reported. The alliance agreed to hold a chiefs-of-staff meeting to safeguard the kingdom, while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian sought to distance Tehran from the militia’s operations.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vigorously defended Israel's military actions at the United Nations General Assembly amid diplomatic isolation and ahead of upcoming elections, Reuters reported. Dozens of international delegates walked out as Netanyahu rejected genocide allegations, rebuked global critics, and insisted Israel is countering aggression across multiple regional fronts.

Biman Bangladesh Airlines is purchasing 25 new aircraft from Boeing in two orders, featuring 787-10, 787-9 Dreamliners, and 737-8 Max models, bdnews24.com reported. The total investment for fleet expansion exceeds BDT 70,000 crore, aiming to enhance fuel efficiency and long-haul operational capacity.

The investigation into the murder of Apratim in Cumilla has uncovered active juvenile networks, identifying two arrested suspects as members of the "KBG" gang, Samakal reported. Police Headquarters data reveals 227 active gangs outside Dhaka and 159 within the capital, as law enforcement intensifies drives against youth violence.

Cumilla police detained 624 individuals during an overnight district-wide drive against juvenile gangs, Samakal.com reported. Following verification, 451 youths were released to their guardians upon signing undertakings, while 173 others faced formal charges, drug offences, or arrest warrants before being presented in court.

Police recovered the hanging body of Shahin Qadir, joint convener of National Citizen Party's Dharmapasha upazila unit, from his home in Sunamganj, bdnews24.com reported. Relatives found him inside his locked bedroom on Thursday night. Law enforcement officials suspect suicide and sent the body for autopsy.

The National Citizen Party (NCP) has permanently expelled its Faridpur leader Bayezid Hossain Shahed after his conviction for illegally manufacturing unauthorized medicines, bdnews24.com reported. Shahed was sentenced to six months in prison and fined for violating party discipline and operating without valid drug production licenses.

Bangladesh’s accession process to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) progressed as ministers approved creating an ad-hoc working group in Manila, Samakal reported. The decision, covering Bangladesh, Chile, Sri Lanka, and Hong Kong, aims to accelerate technical discussions and enhance global trade access ahead of LDC graduation.

At least 29 primary school students fell ill and were hospitalized after consuming midday meals at Maharajপুর Primary School in Thakurgaon's Baliadangi, Samakal reported. Officials suspect potential food allergies or contamination from served eggs. This marks the second similar incident in the upazila within a week.

Opposition Leader Shafiqur Rahman has emphasized education, skill development, and limited livelihood opportunities for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, bdnews24.com reported. Speaking in Sylhet, he urged the international community—including China and India—to ensure safe repatriation while also criticizing the government over rising law and order concerns.

Five more children died with measles symptoms in Bangladesh over 24 hours, bringing the total measles-related fatalities to 1,081 since March 15, Samakal reported. According to DGHS data, 1,283 new suspected and confirmed cases were identified during the same period across the country.

Eight more people died of dengue in Bangladesh in 24 hours, bringing the total death toll this year to 209, Samakal reported. The Directorate General of Health Services recorded 1,782 new hospitalizations, with the Dhaka division accounting for the highest total fatalities at 100.

Russian missile and drone strikes across Ukraine have killed at least eight people, including victims in Kyiv and Kharkiv, Aljazeera reported. The attacks coincide with intensified US diplomatic efforts on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly aimed at easing the war's escalating global economic impacts.

The White House reinstated access for CNN, Politico, and MS NOW journalists following a federal court ruling, Reuters reported. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's ban, stating the credential revocations likely violated constitutional due process rights. Press passes were subsequently restored.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas reaffirmed plans to hold legislative elections on November 28, marking the first such vote in two decades, Reuters reported. Delivering a pre-recorded UN General Assembly address, Abbas criticized US travel restrictions while pressing ahead with election plans despite Gaza conflict hurdles and domestic political doubts.

France defended its decision allowing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plane to traverse its airspace en route to the United Nations, Reuters reported. Despite the ICC arrest warrant, France stated that the Rome Statute imposes no obligation on signatory states to restrict territorial overflights of government aircraft.

Saudi-led coalition forces intercepted six ballistic missiles allegedly fired by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeting Saudi Arabia’s Taif and Yanbu cities, Aljazeera reported. Saudi air defense systems successfully destroyed the incoming threats near vital infrastructure. However, the Houthi movement has not issued an immediate response regarding the attack.

US and Iranian negotiators in New York are discussing a phased proposal to end their conflict by reopening the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting the US economic blockade, Reuters reported. Despite both nations holding significant leverage and facing domestic election pressures, efforts continue to reach a mutually acceptable diplomatic resolution.

Israel’s government has offered financial aid and new market redirection for companies in illegal West Bank settlements following European trade bans, Aljazeera reported. However, the immediate impact remains uncertain as several European nations delay full implementation of the restrictions targeting Israeli settlement goods.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's unusually brief eight-hour trip to the UN reflects growing friction in US-Israel relations, Reuters reported. Facing a tough domestic election on October 27, Netanyahu will deliver his speech without any scheduled meetings with US President Donald Trump or senior officials.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman presented five key proposals at a high-level UN meeting co-hosted by Bangladesh and The Gambia to address the Rohingya crisis, bdnews24.com reported. He urged the international community to establish a clear repatriation roadmap, end violence in Myanmar, secure sustained humanitarian funding, ensure legal accountability, and tackle cross-border crimes.

The dengue death toll in Bangladesh has surpassed 200 this year, reaching 201 following six new fatalities in 24 hours, Samakal reported. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) recorded 1,868 new hospital admissions, with September alone accounting for a monthly high of 104 deaths.

A gang attacked police officers in Kalia, Narail, to snatch Esken Sheikh, an accused wanted in drug and firearms cases, bdnews24.com reported. An injured sub-inspector was hospitalized following the assault. Police later recovered the suspect's discarded handcuffs and filed a lawsuit against 23 individuals involved in the incident.

A Dhaka court has sent Obaidur Rahman to jail in connection with the suicide abetment case of Morium, the second wife of Satkhira-4 MP Gazi Nazrul Islam, Samakal reported. Arrested in Chattogram by the Response Special Battalion (SRB), Obaidur was produced before the court on Wednesday following initial investigation findings.

Police have arrested a 17-year-old teenage driver following a fatal accident in Baridhara, Dhaka, that killed a 24-year-old construction worker, bdnews24.com reported. Although initially omitted from the police case, CCTV footage confirmed the teenager was driving the SUV when it veered onto the pavement, leading to his arrest on Wednesday.

The International Crimes Tribunal-2 has rescheduled the indictment hearing against 26 accused in the July uprising murder case of student Mir Mahfuzur Rahman Mugdha and 10 others to October 11, samakal.com reported. The proceeding was deferred due to the illness of one of the tribunal's presiding judges.

Police recovered the hanging body of a 20-year-old housewife, Mansura Akter Minara, from her residence in Jatrabari, Dhaka, bdnews24.com reported. Her family alleged that she committed suicide following a domestic dispute with her husband, Mosharaf Hossain, who has been absconding since the incident.

Police recovered three unidentified bodies from the beach in Ukhia, Cox's Bazar, on Wednesday, Samakal reported. The bodies were retrieved from Madarbunia and Monkhali areas in Jaliapalong union. Authorities are currently investigating whether the deceased were linked to a recent Rohingya boat capsizing incident off Teknaf.

The Department of Fisheries has suspended Hilsa fish imports from India through the Benapole land port, bdnews24.com reported. The decision was implemented following the cancellation of 103 No-Objection Certificates (NOCs) issued to importers, though authorities provided no specific reason for the sudden revocation.

Bangladesh recorded 11 more child deaths linked to measles symptoms and 113 new confirmed cases in 24 hours, Samakal reported. According to Wednesday's Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) report, the total death toll from confirmed measles and suspected symptoms since March 15 has reached 1,076, with hospital admissions exceeding 162,000.

Software glitches and clerical errors during driver's license processing have mistakenly added around 30,000 non-citizens to US voter rolls since 2000, reuters.com reported. Experts emphasized these bureaucratic mishaps represent a tiny fraction of the nation's 170 million voters and are too small to impact federal election outcomes.

US President Donald Trump hosts Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington for a three-day summit marked by grand ceremony despite deep rifts over trade, technology, and Iran, Reuters reported. Marked as Xi's first US trip in nearly three years, analysts expect limited breakthroughs during the high-stakes bilateral talks.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared at the UN General Assembly that Iran will never "bend the knee" despite threats of annihilation from US President Donald Trump, BBC reported. Reaffirming readiness for diplomacy, Pezeshkian demanded an immediate end to the US maritime blockade, insisting Iran has the right to peaceful nuclear technology.

Tigrayan forces in northern Ethiopia have launched a major offensive against federal troops, ending a four-year-old peace agreement, Reuters reported. Tigrayan leaders declared a "defensive war" after seizing regional airports and aligning with allied militias, triggering fears of a wider regional conflict across the Horn of Africa.

French President Emmanuel Macron condemned international inaction over Gaza during the UN General Assembly, calling human suffering under Israeli restrictions a collective shame, Aljazeera reported. Meanwhile, the UK and Canada backed a two-state solution, announcing aid and trade restrictions targeting illegal West Bank settlements.

Europe's economy is showing unexpected resilience despite soaring energy costs driven by ongoing conflicts, Reuters reported. September business activity across the euro zone accelerated at its fastest pace in over three years, driven by robust performance in both manufacturing and services, defying predictions of a economic slowdown.

The US Department of Justice has defended the Trump administration's decision to ban journalists from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, claiming their reporting on the Iran war and a ballroom project posed national security risks, CNN reported. The outlets filed a lawsuit challenging the ban as a violation of First Amendment protections and due process rights, while major news organizations joined in solidarity protests.

The Ukrainian military is working to reform its leadership culture by granting frontline commanders and non-commissioned officers greater decision-making authority on the battlefield, Reuters reported. Aiming to dismantle rigid Soviet-era command structures, the initiative focuses on NATO-style tactics, fostering initiative among lower-ranking leaders, and prioritizing soldier lives through specialized training programs.

Customs authorities at Kuwait International Airport arrested a Bangladeshi passenger after seizing 4.75 kg of marijuana, crystal meth, and over 6,000 psychotropic pills from his luggage, bdnews24.com reported. Following preliminary procedures, the suspect and the confiscated illicit substances were handed over to Kuwait's General Department for Narcotics Control for further legal action.

India remains committed to maintaining a positive, constructive, and forward-looking relationship with Bangladesh through existing institutional mechanisms, Samakal reported. Speaking at a bilateral media briefing in New Delhi on Tuesday, Indian Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal reiterated India's readiness to address all bilateral matters through established frameworks.

A Bangladeshi girl who was trafficked to India 12 years ago has been rescued near the Patgram border in Lalmonirhat and reunited with her family, bdnews24.com reported. The victim, originally from Shariatpur, was lured and sold in Bengaluru a decade ago. BGB rescued her from the border area on Sunday and handed her over to her father on Tuesday following verification.

Fostering competition in the international bandwidth market by ending the monopoly of Bangladesh Submarine Cables PLC (BSCPLC) could reduce bandwidth prices by nearly half, Samakal reported. Speaking at a TRNB seminar on Tuesday, industry experts emphasized that enabling private submarine cables and open-access landing stations could lower per-Mbps bandwidth costs to 60–70 BDT by 2027.

At least two people died and a woman went missing after a boat carrying Rohingyas capsized off the Teknaf coast in Cox's Bazar while fleeing conflict in Myanmar, bdnews24.com reported. The Bangladesh Coast Guard rescued 16 survivors, including eight Bangladeshi nationals, who were found floating in the sea following the midnight incident on Monday.

Bangladesh reported two more deaths associated with measles symptoms and 92 new confirmed cases within 24 hours, Samakal reported. According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) bulletin released on Tuesday, the total death toll from confirmed measles and suspected symptoms has reached 1,065, while total hospital admissions have surpassed 160,000.

Two separate road accidents in Dhaka claimed two lives, including a 50-year-old woman named Dulali who was run over by a DNCC garbage truck in Mohakhali, bdnews24.com reported. In another incident in Vatara, a 22-year-old motorcyclist named Sumon died after being hit by a truck, while his companion sustained injuries.

An angry mob vandalized the houses of suspects accused of gang-raping an expatriate's wife after holding her 14-year-old son hostage in Gafargaon, Mymensingh, Samakal reported. Following the filing of a case naming five individuals, police arrested one suspect, Rajib, while operations continue to detain the remaining fleeing accused.

The Cumilla District Bar Association has decided that none of its members will defend the accused in the murder case of Yashat Shahriar Apratim, son of a Comilla University teacher, Samakal reported. The decision was taken on humanitarian grounds following the recovery of the victim's body from a jungle near Lalmai Hills after he went missing.

Police recovered the body of a 45-year-old man, Delwar Hossain, from inside the Bangladesh Betar complex in Sylhet, bdnews24.com reported. The body was spotted with bloodstains near an inner perimeter wall on Tuesday evening. Authorities and station officials are currently reviewing CCTV footage to determine how the victim entered the premises.

A 45-year-old private firm employee, Hasan Imam Sohel, was killed when a bus hit the motorcycle he was riding on in Dhaka's Banani area, Samakal reported. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon when a Labib Paribahan bus knocked down the motorcycle and ran over him. Police seized the bus, while the driver remains absconding.

Police recovered the partially decomposed body of an unidentified man with tied hands and feet from a cropland in Srinagar upazila of Munshiganj, bdnews24.com reported. Local residents alerted authorities after noticing a foul smell on Tuesday. Police suspect the body was dumped days ago, and PBI has been engaged for identification.

Sri Lanka's High Court has convicted 15 men, including alleged mastermind Naufer Moulavi, for their involvement in the 2019 Easter Sunday suicide attacks that killed 270 people, BBC reported. Nine other defendants were acquitted by the court. The coordinated bombings targeting churches and hotels remain the country's deadliest attack since the end of its civil war in 2009.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he will use his upcoming speech at the United Nations General Assembly to defend Israel's military operations in Gaza, Reuters reported. Netanyahu also responded strongly to recent critical comments made by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, accusing the mayor of supporting Hamas and inciting anti-Semitic sentiment.

At least three family members were killed and four others injured in Pakistani air raids targeting Afghanistan's eastern Kunar province, Aljazeera reported. While Afghan Taliban officials reported civilian casualties from damaged residential properties, Pakistan's Information Ministry claimed killing 28 militants in cross-border strikes triggered by a recent deadly bombing in Pakistan.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to urge US President Donald Trump to halt weapons sales to Taiwan during his visit to Washington this week, citing a 1982 joint communique, Reuters reported. In exchange for concessions on Taiwan, Beijing may offer diplomatic assistance in pressuring Iran amid ongoing Middle East tensions.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is meeting US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York to negotiate an energy truce with Russia ahead of winter, Reuters reported. The high-stakes talks come as Washington presses for a cessation of strikes on Russian oil refineries and Ukrainian power grids to stabilize global energy markets and de-escalate the conflict.

Public opposition to President Donald Trump's handling of the war in Iran has deepened, with overall foreign policy approval dropping to a record low of 29 percent, according to a new CNN poll reported by cnn.com. The survey reveals that 71 percent of Americans disapprove of his foreign policy, while support among his own Republican base for the conflict has dropped sharply to 60 percent.

US President Donald Trump, along with the leaders of Denmark and Greenland, signed a landmark agreement at the UN General Assembly allowing an expanded US military presence on the Arctic island, reuters.com reported. The deal resolves a high-stakes diplomatic standoff while establishing defense systems and expanding US military bases under the NATO framework.

The Trump administration is preparing sweeping sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court (ICC) itself, which could severely disrupt its financial transactions and daily operations, Aljazeera reported. The proposed measures would bar US entities from providing money, IT services, or operational support to the tribunal, further escalating Washington's opposition to ICC investigations.

US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy requested Congress to approve an additional $30 billion for modernizing air traffic control towers, software, and airport infrastructure, Reuters reported. Despite Congress approving $12.5 billion last year, Duffy increased his request on Tuesday by adding $10 billion specifically targeted for airport improvements.