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Bangladesh banks retreat from Standard Chartered retail sale talks

October 19, 2026

Several banks in Bangladesh have stepped back from talks to acquire Standard Chartered’s retail business, citing workforce integration costs and uncertainty over retaining customer deposits, The Business Standard reported. The business employs around 1,500 people. Differences in salaries, corporate culture, and deposit pricing have discouraged potential buyers, according to executives interviewed by the newspaper. City […]

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Bangladesh prime minister Tarique Rahman urges unity, equal rights in Durga Puja address

October 19, 2026

Prime minister Tarique Rahman urged people of all faiths to unite in building the country, telling Hindu worshippers during a Durga Puja address that citizenship and shared rights should guide their collective future.

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Bangladesh rights group seeks flights for citizens stranded in Cambodia

October 19, 2026

A rights group has urged Bangladesh to arrange special flights for citizens stranded in Cambodia, saying many cannot afford to return after allegedly falling victim to human trafficking. Anirban Survivor Voice Foundation sent the appeal to government officials Sunday, The Financial Express reported, citing bdnews24.com. The group wants repatriation before an Oct. 31 deadline it […]

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Bangladesh approves new Secretariat plan with 2029 opening target

October 18, 2026

Bangladesh’s Cabinet approved in principle a proposal Sunday to build a new Secretariat in Dhaka’s Sher-e-Bangla Nagar, targeting the start of government office operations there by 2029. The Business Standard reported that the proposed complex would occupy about 31.58 acres of former trade fair grounds and contain 14 buildings, each with 12 stories and three […]

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Saudi Arabia executes Bangladeshi man and woman over alleged indecent acts in Mecca mosque

October 18, 2026

Saudi Arabia has executed two Bangladeshi nationals, a man and a woman, after convicting them of committing “indecent acts” inside a mosque in the holy city of Mecca, according to Saudi media reports.

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Opposition parties threaten protests over July Charter implementation in Bangladesh

October 18, 2026

An 11-party alliance has threatened nationwide protests unless the government fully implements the July Charter, accusing authorities of disregarding the outcome of a referendum and betraying the spirit of the 2024 uprising.

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Proposed cyber law threatens free speech in Bangladesh, says anti-corruption watchdog

October 18, 2026

Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) has warned that the proposed Cyber Protection Act could undermine freedom of expression, harm the media and ultimately backfire on the government.

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Bangladesh police arrest suspect in journalist Alif killing

October 18, 2026

Police in Bangladesh have arrested a 22-year-old man suspected of involvement in the killing of journalist Lutfuzzaman Fakir Alif, The Financial Express reported Sunday, citing United News of Bangladesh (UNB). The suspect, identified as Apurba, was arrested during a police operation in Durgapur on Saturday night, according to Khandaker Shaker Ahmed Khan, officer-in-charge of Durgapur […]

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Bangladesh orders 24 resorts near Sundarbans to suspend operations

October 18, 2026

Bangladesh’s Department of Environment (DoE) has ordered 24 resorts near the Sundarbans to suspend operations and remove their structures within 30 days, The Business Standard reported Oct. 18. The department cited restrictions on development in ecologically critical areas. The resorts include 18 in Khulna, two in Bagerhat, and four in Satkhira. Khondaker Md Fazlul Haque, […]

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Bangladesh police file case over deadly Cox’s Bazar resort fire

October 18, 2026

Police in Bangladesh have filed a case over the Oct. 17 fire at Tuptup Resto & Resort in Cox’s Bazar that killed 10 people, adding a formal criminal investigation to the disaster response. Atiqur Rahman Majumder, officer-in-charge of Ukhiya Police Station, confirmed the filing, The Business Standard reported. He declined to identify the accused or […]