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October 5, 2026, 1:51 am

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Land without utilities: The Sirajganj industrial gridlock RHD engineer’s conduct sparks controversy; raises questions over postings and alleged irregularities Drug trade behind confectionery cover: One arrested with 15 Yaba pills in Shahjadpur Uranium convoy reaches Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Jamaat leader Major (Retd.) Akhtaruzzaman arrested over Dhaka Airport incident Salman Muqtadir’s father-in-law’s warehouse sealed over storage of duty-free liquor: DNC Rail links with Sylhet suspended as 7 coaches of Paharika Express detach NBR probe uncovers Salman Muqtadir father-in-law’s Canadian assets Musk revives ‘Instagram is for girls’ remark Case filed against Jamaat leader Akhtaruzzaman over scuffling to Dhaka airport chief

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State Minister Humaiun Kobir renounced British citizenship: Law Minister

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Interim govt took no initiative to explore gas in two years: Zahed

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12 fishermen rescued from deep Sea after failure of boat engine

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Longer road to recovery as 19 economic indicators worsen

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Heads of the three Armed Forces pay courtesy call on president

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State minister: Govt to discuss local polls preparations with EC next week

‘The Election Commission will announce the schedule’ UNB The government will hold discussions with the Election Commission next week to learn about its preparations for the upcoming local government elections,