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IMF Raises Concerns Over Youth Employment, Graduate Unemployment and Demographic Imbalances

The growing impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on Asia’s labour markets is creating new challenges for youth employment, graduate unemployment and demographic changes. While demand for workers with AI-related skills is rising, recruitment demand is declining in occupations more exposed to the technology, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

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Economy

World Bank President Calls for Private Investment and Technology to Tackle Jobs Crisis

Around 1.2 billion young people in developing and emerging economies are expected to reach working age over the next 10 to 15 years. However, under current trends, only 400 million jobs are likely to be created, potentially leaving a shortfall of 800 million jobs. To address this challenge, World Bank Group President Ajay Banga has called for greater private investment, wider use of technology and reforms in development financing.

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Politics

Golam Parwar condemns incident of two police members being detained by BSF

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General and former MP Mia Golam Parwar has expressed condemnation and protest over the incident in which two members of the Bangladesh Police were taken into custody by the Indian Border Security Force (BSF) from the Brahmanpara border area of Cumilla.

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Country

Political war over, now life struggle: Water Resources Minister

Water Resources Minister Shaheed Uddin Chowdhury Anny has called upon everyone to work unitedly to strengthen the country's democracy and improve people's living standards. He said, "We have fought political battles until now; now we must move forward in the struggle for life. We must work for people's welfare while maintaining a normal environment."

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Country

State Minister Tuku gives sarees, panjabis and cash to 2,800 Hindus

On the occasion of Sharadiya Durga Puja, State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock and Member of Parliament for Tangail-5 (Sadar) constituency Sultan Salauddin Tuku gifted sarees, panjabis and cash at his own personal expense to 2,800 poor and distressed Hindus in Tangail.

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Country

Hindus Are Not Slaves to Any Individual or Party: State Minister Shahe Alam

Hindus have demonstrated that they are not slaves to any individual, organisation or political party by voting for the Sheaf of Paddy, State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam has said.

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National

A section of the country's teachers is getting involved in corruption: Deputy Speaker

Deputy Speaker of the National Parliament Kaisar Kamal commented that a section of the country's teachers is getting involved in corruption. He said this is undermining the dignity of teachers and damaging the education system.

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National

BRTA makes manual number plates mandatory on the front of motorcycles

The Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) has made it mandatory to attach a manual number plate on the front as well, alongside the approved RFID number plate at the rear of motorcycles. For this, motorcycle owners have been instructed to attach number plates according to the prescribed rules by November 15, 2026.

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World

Pakistan to Chair IMF-World Bank Boards in 2027

Pakistan’s Finance Minister Ahad Khan Cheema has been named chair of the governing boards of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank Group for 2027.

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National

1.05 Billion Tonnes of Food Wasted Annually Worldwide, While 645 Million People Face Hunger

Around 1.05 billion tonnes of food are wasted worldwide every year, while approximately 645 million people faced hunger in 2025. This alarming contrast between food waste and global hunger is in focus as World Food Day is observed on Friday (October 16).

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National

Today is World Food Day, October 16

Today is October 16, World Food Day. The day is observed every year to build a hunger-free world, ensure food security, and raise awareness about the availability of nutritious food.

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National

Economy must be made resilient to tackle climate change impacts: Environment Minister

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintu has called for making the country's economy more resilient to tackle the impacts of climate change. He said climate change is now a major challenge for the country's economy, agriculture, industry and public life. Due to rising temperatures, floods, drought and salinity, productivity is declining and risks to economic activities are increasing.

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Economy

Government hopes for 6.5 percent growth, surpassing IMF's conservative forecast

Prime Minister's Adviser on Finance and Planning Rashed Al Mahmud Titumir said the government is optimistic about achieving the 6.5 percent growth target set in the budget for the current fiscal year, in contrast to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He said global development partners such as the IMF, World Bank and ADB are providing assistance for economic reforms based on the country's own priorities. He said this to journalists on the sidelines of the IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok on Thursday (October 15).

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Dhaka

No alternative to education to become self-reliant and make life meaningful: Rizvi

BNP Acting Secretary General Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has remarked that there is no alternative to acquiring education to make life meaningful and become financially self-reliant. He said this while speaking as chief guest at the annual prize distribution ceremony of Begum Hasiba High School in Nawabganj upazila of Dhaka on Thursday (October 15) noon.

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National

Bangladesh's support for transforming CICA into a full-fledged international organization

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir has expressed full support for the initiative to transform CICA into a full-fledged international regional organization, reaffirming Bangladesh's commitment to strengthening regional cooperation among Asian countries. He expressed this support while speaking at the plenary session of the seventh summit of the 'Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia' (CICA), held in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, on Thursday (October 15).

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Country

Land State Minister urges students to grow in knowledge, morality and human values

State Minister for Land and Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs Barrister Mir Mohammad Helal Uddin, MP, has called upon students not to remain confined to good results alone but to become strong in honesty, patriotism and human values. He said this while speaking as chief guest at a views exchange meeting with the governing body, teachers and students of Shamsul Ulum Kamil Madrasa in Nangalmora, Chattogram, on Thursday (October 15).

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National

Minister urges China Exim Bank to expedite financing in power sector

Minister of Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Iqbal Hasan Mahmud has requested China Exim Bank to expedite financing for important projects in the power sector. He particularly emphasized financing for the Payra Thermal Power Plant expansion, strengthening the national transmission grid, and DPDC's power network development project. The discussion took place at a meeting with a delegation led by China Exim Bank President Wang Chunying at the Secretariat on Thursday (October 15).

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National

Persons with disabilities are part of the state; standing beside them is a responsibility: Social Welfare Minister

Minister of Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Professor Dr. A Z M Zahid Hossain said that the community of persons with disabilities is an inseparable part of the state and that it is the responsibility of the state to stand beside these marginalized people of society. He said this while speaking as the chief guest at a discussion meeting and award-giving ceremony organized on the occasion of 'World White Cane Safety Day-2026' at the National Disabled Development Foundation premises in Mirpur 14 of the capital on Thursday. At the event, he distributed cheques of special grants among 110 visually impaired students with special needs.

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Country

Education without morality can be dangerous: Water Resources Minister

Water Resources Minister and BNP Joint Secretary General Md. Shahiduddin Chowdhury Annie MP has remarked that morality along with education is extremely important and that acquiring education without paying attention to morality can be dangerous. He said this while speaking as chief guest at a freshers' reception ceremony organized at Lakshmipur Government College on Thursday.

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Country

State Minister Farhad inspects water resources development projects in Rajshahi and Natore

State Minister for the Ministry of Water Resources Farhad Hossain Azad today inspected areas of various ongoing and proposed water resources development projects in Rajshahi and Natore districts. On Thursday (October 15), during a daylong visit, he observed on the ground the implementation progress of the projects, river erosion prevention, and flood control activities.

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IMF Raises Concerns Over Youth Employment, Graduate Unemployment and Demographic Imbalances

World Bank President Calls for Private Investment and Technology to Tackle Jobs Crisis

Golam Parwar condemns incident of two police members being detained by BSF

Political war over, now life struggle: Water Resources Minister

State Minister Tuku gives sarees, panjabis and cash to 2,800 Hindus

Hindus Are Not Slaves to Any Individual or Party: State Minister Shahe Alam

A section of the country's teachers is getting involved in corruption: Deputy Speaker

BRTA makes manual number plates mandatory on the front of motorcycles

Pakistan to Chair IMF-World Bank Boards in 2027

1.05 Billion Tonnes of Food Wasted Annually Worldwide, While 645 Million People Face Hunger

Today is World Food Day, October 16

Economy must be made resilient to tackle climate change impacts: Environment Minister

Government hopes for 6.5 percent growth, surpassing IMF's conservative forecast

No alternative to education to become self-reliant and make life meaningful: Rizvi

Bangladesh's support for transforming CICA into a full-fledged international organization

Land State Minister urges students to grow in knowledge, morality and human values

Minister urges China Exim Bank to expedite financing in power sector

Persons with disabilities are part of the state; standing beside them is a responsibility: Social Welfare Minister

Education without morality can be dangerous: Water Resources Minister

State Minister Farhad inspects water resources development projects in Rajshahi and Natore

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