Politics
Police seek devices in investigation of Jamaat chief’s hacked X account
Investigators say devices needed for forensic examination have not yet been handed over, months after the reported account breach.
Bangladesh
Hotel fire in Cox’s Bazar sends hundreds of tourists to the beach
A fire in the parking area of a Cox’s Bazar hotel prompted roughly 300 guests to leave the building and move toward the beach.
Bangladesh
Chargesheet filed in Apratim murder case; two accused are minors
A chargesheet names four accused, including two minors, as the victim’s family calls for the strongest available punishment.
Bangladesh
NCTB plans correction after Class VI ICT textbook illustration error
The curriculum authority is considering how to revise an incorrect illustration while weighing the cost and time of replacing distributed books.
Bangladesh
Hotel fire in Cox’s Bazar sends hundreds of tourists to the beach
A fire in the parking area of a Cox’s Bazar hotel prompted roughly 300 guests to leave the building and move toward the beach.
Politics
NCP reshuffles leadership, promotes four figures and removes seven posts
The party announced a structural reshuffle involving promotions for Nasiruddin Patwary, Hasnat Abdullah, Sarjis Alam and Asif Mahmud.
Culture
In pictures: Everyday life across Bangladesh on 23 October
A visual selection captures fresh produce markets, children at play, festival preparation, travel disruption and city pollution.
World
US administration reports 980,000 deportations in first 18 months
The US Department of Homeland Security says 980,000 deportations took place during the first 18 months of the current administration.
World
Study points to expansion at Saudi missile production site
New analysis suggests expansion work at a Saudi facility may support production of more capable missile systems.
World
France prepares 70,000 police for fresh nationwide protests
French authorities are preparing a large nationwide security deployment ahead of expected weekend demonstrations.
Bangladesh
PHP security flaws trigger 12-hour shutdown of land services server
Authorities temporarily took digital land services offline as a precaution after security flaws affected web systems internationally.
Opinion
Opinion: Is the government giving anti-corruption reform enough weight?
A commentary argues that tackling corruption must be treated as a central national priority rather than a secondary policy issue.
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Video: Disease is affecting nearly 40% of Sundarbans sundari trees
Researchers are examining why disease is affecting a significant share of the mangrove forest’s iconic sundari trees.