Every day
Short summaries of the stories that matter for the Bengal region and the world. Each summary is written in our own words and links to the original report.
Trade & EconomyThe Daily Star ·
Stakeholders support moving operations from Nuniachhara to Khurushkul. However, the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority has pointed out that safety work remains unfinished.
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Job openings, which measure labor demand, increased by 333,000 to reach 7.523 million by the end of September. Meanwhile, layoffs dropped to their lowest level in a year and a half.
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Garment workers will receive their first salary under the newly established pay scale in January. The transition marks a significant update to compensation structures in the sector.
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On Wednesday morning Delhi’s air quality index stood at 377, in the “very poor” category. Restrictions on fireworks have come into force ahead of Diwali.
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According to DW, the Democratic Party has won a majority in both the House and the Senate, a sharp rebuke to President Trump. Vote counting is still under way.
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Óscar Puente stated that he could no longer continue in office following two major train accidents in less than a year. The recent crash resulted in the deaths of 69 people.
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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says four tankers were destroyed after hitting sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz. This is Iran’s own account; the BBC report has the details.
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DW reports that India’s election commission says no action will be taken against voters deleted from the rolls if they use Form 6 to re-enrol.
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The Daily Star reports that Brent futures rose 82 cents, or 0.8 percent, to $104.42 a barrel amid uncertainty over the Iran war and the Republican setback in US elections.
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Al Jazeera reports that North Korea has fired multiple missiles. Kim Yo Jong has rejected dialogue with the US and denied responsibility for the theft of more than $6bn in crypto assets.
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CEO Melanie Perkins stated that more than 1,000 staff will either lose their jobs or be asked to change roles. The company described the period as its hardest year yet.
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The Bangladesh AI Business Summit 2026 kicks off tomorrow in Dhaka, marking the country's first event of its kind. It will bring together local and international companies, entrepreneurs, and innovators to explore artificial intelligence opportunities.
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Four international aviation services companies have been shortlisted to operate and maintain ground handling at Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport’s third terminal. This opens competition in a sector previously dominated by Biman Bangladesh Airlines.S
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