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Risk rising in Bangladesh's economy, growth forecast at 3.2 percent in 2027

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) fears growing pressure on Bangladesh's economy due to conflict in the Middle East, high fuel prices, and uncertainty in global trade. According to the organization's forecast, Bangladesh's gross domestic product (GDP) growth may fall to 3.2 percent in 2027. At the same time, there is a risk that inflation may rise to 10.9 percent.

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Call to build modern healthcare through the application of artificial intelligence

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Adviser to the Prime Minister on Public Administration and BNP National Standing Committee member Md. Ismail Zabiullah •

Call to build modern healthcare through the application of artificial intelligence

Adviser to the Prime Minister on Public Administration and BNP National Standing Committee member Md. Ismail Zabiullah has called for building people-friendly and improved healthcare services through the application of modern technology, including artificial intelligence.

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Politics

Jamaat Secretary General at Spain's National Day event

Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Secretary General and former Member of Parliament Mia Golam Parwar participated in a reception organized in Dhaka on the occasion of Spain's National Day. At that time, he handed over to Spain's Ambassador to Dhaka, Gabriel Sistiaga Ochoa de Chinchetru, a greeting letter sent by Leader of the Opposition and Jamaat Ameer Dr. Shafiqur Rahman to King Felipe VI of Spain.

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World

Robert Hall and Michael Woodford win Nobel in Economics

For their contributions to laying the foundation for policies to maintain macroeconomic stability, American economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford have been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Economics. Their research has played an important role in formulating effective policies to control economic fluctuations.

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National

Tourist numbers and travel rules on Saint Martin's Island to be reconsidered: Environment Minister

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintu has said that the tourism period, the daily number of tourists, and the departure point for tourist ships to Saint Martin's Island will be reconsidered.

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National

Adviser seeks UNDP support for public administration reform and good governance

Prime Minister's Adviser on Public Administration Md. Ismail Zabihullah has sought further cooperation from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in public administration reform, establishing good governance, creating employment, and enhancing the skills of government officials.

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National

Target to collect data of 44.5 million households by December

The government has set a target to collect information on approximately 44.5 million households across the country and include it in a database by December of this year to implement the Family Card programme. This information was given by Minister of Social Welfare and Women and Children Affairs Professor Dr A Z M Zahid Hossain.

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Politics

Give an account of every penny of public money: Nasiruddin Patwary

Nasiruddin Patwary, chief coordinator of the National Citizen Party (NCP), has expressed outrage over allegations of about Tk 252 crore in excess spending on printing free textbooks. He raised the question: is power a license to plunder?

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National

Bangladesh will not sit idle if Mecca-Medina is attacked: Shama Obaid

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaid has said Bangladesh will extend a helping hand if the security of holy Mecca and Medina comes under threat. She said Bangladesh stands beside the government and people of Saudi Arabia.

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National

Not religion, ensuring everyone's rights as citizens is the responsibility: Prime Minister

Prime Minister Tarek Rahman has said that it is the government's duty to ensure everyone's rights and security as citizens, not on the basis of religious identity. He said he will try his utmost as head of government to ensure every citizen's due rights.

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Country

Government to buy paddy from farmers experimentally in three districts: Food Minister

To ensure fair prices for farmers, the government will collect paddy directly from farmers, keeping middlemen out. Food Minister Afroza Khanam said there are plans to launch this program experimentally in three districts initially.

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National

Announcement to halt LPG sales Thursday-Friday in protest against harassment

In protest against the harassment of LPG cylinder traders, LP Gas Traders Cooperative Society Limited has announced that cylinder sales will remain closed across the country next Thursday and Friday. If the demands are not met, association President Selim Khan has warned of a tougher movement.

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National

Bangladesh-EU to work together to prevent illegal migration and human trafficking

Bangladesh and the European Union (EU) have agreed to work together to prevent irregular migration and human trafficking and to increase opportunities for skilled Bangladeshi workers to find employment in the EU labour market.

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Country

Clash between two neighborhoods over football match in Bera, over 50 injured

In the Bera municipal area of Pabna, over 50 people were injured in a clash between residents of two neighborhoods over a football match. Complaints were received that at least 15 shops and houses were vandalized, looted, and set on fire at the time.

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Law Justice

Dr. Yunus's Grameen Kalyan must pay Tk 666 crore in tax, High Court's full verdict published

The full High Court verdict in favour of collecting Tk 666 crore in tax claimed by the National Board of Revenue (NBR) from Dr Muhammad Yunus-owned Grameen Kalyan has been published.

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National

Artists have an important role in preserving the memory of the July Mass Uprising: Cultural Minister

Cultural Affairs Minister Nitai Roy Chowdhury has remarked that artists have an important role in presenting the history, spirit and sacrifice of the July Mass Uprising to the new generation and in preserving it.

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Politics

BNP believes in peace and rule of law, no repeat of looting: Rizvi

BNP acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has said that the party believes in establishing peace, stability and the rule of law. He said the looting and anarchy of the past cannot be repeated. He called on party leaders and activists to behave tolerantly and play a responsible role in protecting the government's image.

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Politics

If the government gives widow cards, MPs’ wives will take first: Hasnat

If the government introduces widow cards, family members of MPs will be the first to benefit, said Cumilla-4 MP and chief organizer of the southern region of the National Citizen Party (NCP), Hasnat Abdullah.

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National

Government will take necessary steps to develop cinema halls: State Minister for Information

State Minister for Information and Broadcasting Yaser Khan Chowdhury has said that integrated initiatives will be taken by discussing with stakeholders to develop the country's film industry, modernize cinema halls, and increase audiences.

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National

Tomorrow is International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

Tomorrow, October 13, is the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. This year's theme is ‘Resilience Starts at Home’, whose Bengali rendering is ‘Let us start from home, let us build a disaster-resilient country’.

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Risk rising in Bangladesh's economy, growth forecast at 3.2 percent in 2027

Call to build modern healthcare through the application of artificial intelligence

Jamaat Secretary General at Spain's National Day event

Robert Hall and Michael Woodford win Nobel in Economics

Tourist numbers and travel rules on Saint Martin's Island to be reconsidered: Environment Minister

Adviser seeks UNDP support for public administration reform and good governance

Target to collect data of 44.5 million households by December

Give an account of every penny of public money: Nasiruddin Patwary

Bangladesh will not sit idle if Mecca-Medina is attacked: Shama Obaid

Not religion, ensuring everyone's rights as citizens is the responsibility: Prime Minister

Government to buy paddy from farmers experimentally in three districts: Food Minister

Announcement to halt LPG sales Thursday-Friday in protest against harassment

Bangladesh-EU to work together to prevent illegal migration and human trafficking

Clash between two neighborhoods over football match in Bera, over 50 injured

Dr. Yunus's Grameen Kalyan must pay Tk 666 crore in tax, High Court's full verdict published

Artists have an important role in preserving the memory of the July Mass Uprising: Cultural Minister

BNP believes in peace and rule of law, no repeat of looting: Rizvi

If the government gives widow cards, MPs’ wives will take first: Hasnat

Government will take necessary steps to develop cinema halls: State Minister for Information

Tomorrow is International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

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