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Bangladesh-UK agree to increase trade and multilateral cooperation

Bangladesh and the United Kingdom have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening trade, investment and multilateral cooperation. In a statement on Monday night (November 2), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the matter was discussed at a meeting between Acting Foreign Minister Humayun Kabir and British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Saint John's, Antigua and Barbuda.

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National

After Liberation War, now business is being done over ‘July spirit’: Religious Affairs Minister

Religious Affairs Minister Kazi Shah Mofazzal Hossain Kaikobad remarked that the Awami League has long done business over the Liberation War, and now another party is doing business over ‘July spirit’. He made this remark while speaking as chief guest at an event to distribute financial assistance to valiant freedom fighters and financially distressed followers of the Sanatan religion at the Muradnagar Upazila Parishad Complex in Cumilla on Monday (2 November) noon.

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State Minister for Foreign Affairs hopes India will make the right decision on Ganges treaty

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaid Islam has expressed hope that India will make the right decision regarding renewal of the Ganges water-sharing treaty or a new treaty. At the same time, she also hopes to receive detailed information quickly from the Saudi government regarding the execution of two Bangladeshis in Saudi Arabia. She said these things on Monday (November 2) in response to journalists' questions at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

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National

Target to generate 3,000-4,000 MW of solar power next summer

The government has set a target to generate 3,000 to 4,000 megawatts of electricity from solar power to keep the power crisis at a tolerable level next summer. To achieve this target, solar panels on building rooftops or rooftop solar systems are being considered as one of the most effective solutions. State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Anindya Islam Amit said this at an exchange meeting on installing solar power at 31 public universities, organized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) at Agargaon in the capital on Monday (November 2).

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Dhaka

Hawkers will no longer be allowed on footpaths: DNCC Administrator

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Administrator Md. Shafiqul Islam Khan said hawkers will no longer be allowed to sit on the footpaths in the Mirpur-1 and Mirpur-10 areas of the capital. However, he said plans are underway to launch a Holiday Market as well as to search for alternative places in Mirpur and Uttara to rehabilitate the evicted hawkers.

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Six more die of dengue, 1,970 hospitalized

In the last 24 hours, six more people died from dengue infection across the country. During this period, 1,970 people were newly admitted to hospitals.

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Dhaka

405 arrested in DMP's 24-hour operation, 62 cases filed

Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) arrested 405 people in the last 24 hours by conducting operations in different areas of the capital. A total of 62 cases have been filed for various crimes in these incidents. This information was disclosed in a press release by the DMP's Media and Public Relations Division on Monday.

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President emphasizes 'Bangladesh First' policy in national security

President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has called for following the 'Bangladesh First' policy to address emerging security challenges and protect national interests. He made the call in his remarks to participants of the National Defence Course and Armed Forces War Course-2026 at Bangabhaban on Monday.

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Dealership to be cancelled for irregularities in fertilizer distribution: Agriculture Minister

Agriculture and Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid has warned that dealerships will be cancelled if any irregularity in fertilizer management or harassment of farmers is proven. At the same time, he said departmental action will be taken against any official involved in the process. The minister said these things at a virtual exchange meeting with deputy commissioners and agriculture officials on fertilizer supply in the upcoming Rabi season at the Secretariat on Monday.

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Food Minister seeks WFP assistance in food security and stock management

Food Minister Afroza Khanam has sought technical and financial assistance from the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to ensure food security, improve nutritional standards and make government stock management more effective. She sought the assistance at a meeting with a delegation led by WFP Bangladesh Country Director Coco Ushiyama at the Secretariat on Monday morning.

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National

Health Minister calls for turning blood donation into a social movement

Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Hossain called on the younger generation to come forward to increase voluntary blood donation and awareness.

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Law Justice

High Court stays decision to cancel governing bodies of Fazil-Kamil madrasas

The High Court has stayed the decision of the Islamic Arabic University (IAU) to cancel the governing bodies of Fazil and Kamil madrasas across the country.

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Prime Minister directs advance preparations to tackle earthquakes

Prime Minister Tareq Rahman has directed the concerned authorities to strengthen advance preparations to tackle possible earthquake risks, identify risky buildings and increase emergency rescue capacity. He gave the directive at a meeting on earthquake preparedness and necessary actions at the Prime Minister's Office in the Secretariat on Monday (2 November).

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E-rickshaw registration begins in 13 cities, one-time fee Tk 8,000-10,000

Registration of battery-powered auto-rickshaws or e-rickshaws has begun in 13 city corporation areas of the country.

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Politics

BNP's Eliza Zaman becomes MP uncontested in reserved women's seat

BNP candidate Eliza Zaman has been elected uncontested to the reserved women's seat declared vacant in the 13th National Parliament.

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Economy

Demand to keep markets and shops open until 10 pm

The Bangladesh Shop Owners Association has demanded that markets, shopping centers, and shops across the country, including Dhaka, remain open until 10 pm instead of 8 pm.

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World

Yotova on path to becoming Bulgaria's first female president

In the second round of Bulgaria's presidential election, incumbent acting President Iliana Yotova is far ahead in exit polls. If this candidate, who received 58% of the vote, is ultimately victorious, she will set a record as the country's first elected female head of state. Her rival and former interim Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov, who received 38% of the vote, has already conceded defeat.

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National

Swedish Embassy in Dhaka stops accepting Schengen visa applications

The Swedish Embassy in Dhaka has stopped the Schengen visa application process from Bangladesh. From now on, for any matter related to a Schengen visa, invitation letter, or appeal, applicants and sponsors must contact the Swedish Migration Agency directly.

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Economy

Commerce Minister seeks Turkish investment in leather and apparel sectors

Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir has urged Turkish businesspeople to increase investment in Bangladesh's leather, non-leather, readymade garment and shipbuilding sectors. At the same time, he called for removing customs-related barriers and reducing additional tariffs on the entry of Bangladeshi products into the country's market.

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National

Awami League supporters behind unrest in garment sector: Home Minister

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed has blamed Awami League-backed owners and workers for the ongoing unrest in the readymade garment sector. He warned of a strict crackdown if attempts are made to destabilize the country by pursuing a different agenda under the cover of the workers' movement.

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Bangladesh-UK agree to increase trade and multilateral cooperation

After Liberation War, now business is being done over ‘July spirit’: Religious Affairs Minister

State Minister for Foreign Affairs hopes India will make the right decision on Ganges treaty

Target to generate 3,000-4,000 MW of solar power next summer

Hawkers will no longer be allowed on footpaths: DNCC Administrator

Six more die of dengue, 1,970 hospitalized

405 arrested in DMP's 24-hour operation, 62 cases filed

President emphasizes 'Bangladesh First' policy in national security

Dealership to be cancelled for irregularities in fertilizer distribution: Agriculture Minister

Food Minister seeks WFP assistance in food security and stock management

Health Minister calls for turning blood donation into a social movement

High Court stays decision to cancel governing bodies of Fazil-Kamil madrasas

Prime Minister directs advance preparations to tackle earthquakes

E-rickshaw registration begins in 13 cities, one-time fee Tk 8,000-10,000

BNP's Eliza Zaman becomes MP uncontested in reserved women's seat

Demand to keep markets and shops open until 10 pm

Yotova on path to becoming Bulgaria's first female president

Swedish Embassy in Dhaka stops accepting Schengen visa applications

Commerce Minister seeks Turkish investment in leather and apparel sectors

Awami League supporters behind unrest in garment sector: Home Minister

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