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National Statistics Day is today

Today, October 20, is National Statistics Day. The day is observed to highlight the importance of reliable statistics in the country's socio-economic development, planning and policymaking.

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National

Political freedom and situation have improved in Bangladesh: UK Home Office

The UK Home Office has said that after the formation of the BNP government, the overall political situation in Bangladesh has improved and political freedom has increased. A fact-finding mission report prepared by the UK Home Office's Country Policy and Information Team (CPIT) notes that, compared with the previous Awami League government, political parties, journalists, civil society and human rights organisations currently have the opportunity to express opinions and carry out activities independently. The report was published on Monday based on observations from a British delegation's visit to Dhaka from June 7 to 15 this year.

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National

Decision to Lease 25 Government Water Bodies for Six Years Under Development Project

The government has decided to lease 25 government water bodies for six years under a development project to protect the rights of genuine fisherfolk, increase fish production and boost government revenue.

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Country

Floating hospital for underprivileged healthcare; initiative to launch waterbus on circular waterway

To make healthcare accessible to underprivileged people in coastal and remote areas, the Ministry of Shipping has planned to build a floating hospital. As part of this initiative, on Monday (October 19), State Minister for Shipping Rajib Ahsan, MP, inspected the 'Impact Jibon Tori Floating Hospital' anchored at the Kanchan Municipal Park Ghat in Rupganj, Narayanganj.

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Country

Government plans to build a playground in every three wards

The government is planning to build one playground for every three wards in all city corporations and municipalities of the country. In addition, Commerce, Industries, and Textiles and Jute Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir said initiatives will be taken to establish one ground in each of the seven unions of Sylhet Sadar Upazila.

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National

Minister hands over 150 trolleys at Shahjalal Airport for expatriates' convenience

To make luggage transport easier for expatriate workers, Minister of Expatriates' Welfare and Overseas Employment Ariful Haque Choudhury has handed over 150 trolleys at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. He said a total of 200 trolleys have been supplied for expatriates' convenience at three international airports of the country.

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Country

Sarees distributed among underprivileged people marking Durga Puja in Manikganj; government stands beside followers of Sanatan religion: Food Minister

On the occasion of the upcoming Sharadiya Durga Puja, Food Minister Afroz Khanam MP distributed saris gifted by Prime Minister Tarek Rahman among underprivileged followers of Sanatan religion in Manikganj Sadar Upazila. She distributed the saris as chief guest at the event organized by the Upazila Administration, Manikganj Sadar, on Monday (19 October).

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National

Home Minister assures maximum security at Prabarana Purnima and Kathin Chibor Daan festivals

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said the government will provide all-out cooperation and maximum security during the main religious festival of Buddhists, 'Prabarana Purnima,' and the month-long 'Kathin Chibor Daan' festival. He gave this assurance while speaking as chief guest at an exchange of views meeting with Buddhist religious leaders at the conference room of the Ministry of Home Affairs at the Secretariat on Monday (October 19) afternoon.

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National

Five issues must be prioritized in primary education reform: Bobby Hajjaj

State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Bobby Hajjaj said that curriculum, teachers, monitoring, infrastructure and technology—these five issues must be prioritized and worked on in an integrated manner to improve the quality of primary education and implement the desired reforms.

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Politics

Ishrak supporters protest in front of Press Club

After announcing his voluntary resignation from the post of State Minister of the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs, supporters of Dhaka-6 MP Ishrak Hossain protested in front of the National Press Club. On Monday (October 19), after a press conference, they took position on the road adjacent to Topkhana Road and began protesting.

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National

Keep Dhaka clean, even for your own child: Prime Minister

Considering the future of their own children, Prime Minister Tareq Rahman called upon the officials and employees of the city corporation to work sincerely to build Dhaka as a clean, healthy and livable city.

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National

Deaths from measles and symptoms exceed 1,200 in the country

The number of deaths from measles and its symptoms in the country has risen to 1,201. Five more people died with measles symptoms in the last 24 hours. This year, 104 people died of confirmed measles and 1,097 with symptoms.

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National

Md. Ataur Rahman Khan, New Secretary of the Ministry of Shipping

Md. Ataur Rahman Khan, NDC, has joined as the new Secretary of the Ministry of Shipping. Earlier, he served as Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce. On 25 May 2026, he was promoted to the post of Secretary of the Government.

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Economy

Decision on three-year delay in LDC graduation expected in October: Commerce Minister

Commerce, Industry, and Textiles and Jute Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir expressed hope that a final decision on delaying Bangladesh's graduation from the least developed countries (LDC) list by three years will come within this October. He said the government has prepared a time-bound action plan for additional preparation time and has set the goal of completing a free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU) before graduation. He said this while speaking as chief guest at a seminar organized by the Economic Reporters' Forum (ERF) and Bangladesh Foreign Trade Institute (BFTI) on Monday.

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National

Minister of State for Relief seeks international cooperation for safe and dignified return of Rohingyas

Minister of State for Disaster Management and Relief M. Iqbal Hossain sought effective cooperation from the international community to ensure the dignified and safe return of forcibly displaced Rohingya citizens of Myanmar. He sought this cooperation during a meeting with a delegation led by the visiting UN Special Envoy on Myanmar Julie Bishop at the Secretariat at noon on Monday (October 19).

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National

Home Ministry directs formation of upazila-level committees to prevent juvenile gangs

The Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to form special committees in every upazila to prevent juvenile gang activities and criminal acts across the country. The committees will be formed with the Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) as chairman and the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of the concerned police station as member-secretary.

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National

Ishrak Hossain resigns from the post of State Minister

Ishrak Hossain, Member of Parliament for the Dhaka-6 constituency, has announced his resignation from the post of State Minister of the Ministry of Liberation War Affairs.

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Politics

Pakistan High Commissioner's courtesy call on Leader of the Opposition

Pakistan's High Commissioner to Bangladesh Imran Haider made a courtesy call on Leader of the Opposition Dr. Shafiqur Rahman MP. The meeting was held on Monday (October 19) morning at the official residence of the Leader of the Opposition at 29 Minto Road in the capital.

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World

US budget deficit at third highest level in history

In fiscal year 2026, the US federal budget deficit reached nearly 2 trillion dollars, the third highest in the country's history. According to US Treasury Department data, only fiscal years 2020 and 2021 during the Covid pandemic saw higher deficits. With this, the country has remained in budget deficit for 25 consecutive years.

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National

Trying to bring Awami League back will betray July martyrs: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Tareq Rahman remarked that if, in the course of opposing, a path is created to bring the Awami League back, it will be a betrayal of the July martyrs. He said no step should be taken in the name of opposition that creates an opportunity for dictatorship to return to the country.

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National Statistics Day is today

Political freedom and situation have improved in Bangladesh: UK Home Office

Decision to Lease 25 Government Water Bodies for Six Years Under Development Project

Floating hospital for underprivileged healthcare; initiative to launch waterbus on circular waterway

Government plans to build a playground in every three wards

Minister hands over 150 trolleys at Shahjalal Airport for expatriates' convenience

Sarees distributed among underprivileged people marking Durga Puja in Manikganj; government stands beside followers of Sanatan religion: Food Minister

Home Minister assures maximum security at Prabarana Purnima and Kathin Chibor Daan festivals

Five issues must be prioritized in primary education reform: Bobby Hajjaj

Ishrak supporters protest in front of Press Club

Keep Dhaka clean, even for your own child: Prime Minister

Deaths from measles and symptoms exceed 1,200 in the country

Md. Ataur Rahman Khan, New Secretary of the Ministry of Shipping

Decision on three-year delay in LDC graduation expected in October: Commerce Minister

Minister of State for Relief seeks international cooperation for safe and dignified return of Rohingyas

Home Ministry directs formation of upazila-level committees to prevent juvenile gangs

Ishrak Hossain resigns from the post of State Minister

Pakistan High Commissioner's courtesy call on Leader of the Opposition

US budget deficit at third highest level in history

Trying to bring Awami League back will betray July martyrs: Prime Minister

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