15 October 2026

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Trafficking ring allegedly sent Bangladeshis into Russia’s war

Bangladesh’s Special Response Battalion says 30 people were recruited with promises of construction work in Russia, stripped of their documents and sent to the Ukraine front after brief training. Twenty are believed dead, while two suspected organisers have been arrested.

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Chemicals intensified fire at Tongi pharmaceutical factory

A fire at Drug International’s Unit-2 plant in Tongi damaged two buildings before being brought under control after more than three hours. Fire officials said chemicals and flammable roofing material accelerated the blaze; no deaths were reported.

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Garment workers block Uttara highway over pay demands

Workers from several factories blocked part of the Dhaka–Mymensingh Highway for about two and a half hours, seeking a Tk30,000 minimum wage and payment of arrears. The protest caused severe congestion around Uttara and the airport road.

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Unused voting machines deepen Bangladesh’s e-waste problem

Transparency International Bangladesh says about 150,000 discarded electronic voting machines remain stored across 41 districts without clear disposal responsibility. The watchdog warns that weak enforcement leaves hazardous materials and public funds at risk.

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Government schools restore written tests above Class One

Bangladesh’s 2027 admission policy keeps a central digital lottery for Class One but introduces written examinations for vacant seats in Classes Two to Nine. Applications, fees and results will be processed online, with separate caps and quotas.

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Mohanagar Express to extend service to Cox’s Bazar

Bangladesh Railway will extend the Mohanagar Express from Chattogram to Cox’s Bazar from 26 October. The 16-coach train will provide a direct link for passengers from several eastern districts, although its Kumira stop will be withdrawn.