Bangladesh
Thousands of tourists left Sajek under security escort on 22 October after clashes along the road to Khagrachhari. Police reported no tourist injuries. The military blamed UPDF gunmen, while the group denied a gunfight and accused security forces of firing. Tourist travel remains suspended.
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Bangladesh
Biman has suspended Dhaka–Dammam departures on 23–25 October and all Dhaka–Riyadh flights through 31 October after the Dammam airport attack. Jeddah and Medina services will continue. Passengers may use those airports subject to seat availability. The airline will announce revised schedules later and directs travellers to its sales centres.
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Bangladesh
A man died after a crowd beat him at Suhrawardy Hospital over an unverified allegation of child theft. Police arrested one suspect on 22 October and are examining video footage to identify others. A murder case has been filed. Police have not established that the victim attempted to steal a child.
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Bangladesh
The body of the last missing tourist was recovered near Cox’s Bazar’s Kolatali beach on the evening of 22 October, bringing the Himchhari drowning toll to five. Another body had been found that morning. The victims were swept away the previous afternoon while bathing and attempting to help companions in strong currents.
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Bangladesh
India’s high commissioner told a visiting journalists’ delegation on 22 October that visa-processing difficulties were being examined, particularly delays affecting patients. The mission is reviewing why applicants wait for appointments after submitting forms online. The remarks offered an assurance of improvement; no new application procedure or implementation date was announced.
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Bangladesh
The Dhaka-bound track near Laksam reopened on 22 October after a day of disruption following the Karnaphuli commuter train’s derailment. Trains had used the opposite track in both directions. A four-member investigation is examining the accident; a railway engineer has been temporarily suspended over alleged negligence.
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Bangladesh
Bangladesh's women's handball team lost 28–16 to India in the IHF Nations Trophy final in Dhaka on 22 October. India led 14–9 at half-time and completed an unbeaten tournament. Bangladesh captain Ismetara Nishi called for regular international matches, while coach Ana Alonso Fragua stressed the need for better fitness and defence.
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Politics
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inspected Mongla port and the proposed BEZA economic zone on 22 October after visiting the Sundarbans and a naval base. He met naval, port and local officials. Business representatives called for better navigability, additional jetty capacity and faster customs services to increase use of the port.
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Politics
Seven Islamic parties agreed on 22 October to work under a common banner after a Dhaka meeting facilitated by Hefazat-e-Islam leaders. Representatives said the parties would retain their own organisations and existing alliances. A 21-member liaison committee will coordinate the initiative, with further discussion of its structure and activities planned.
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Politics
Foreign ministry sources say Bangladesh’s ambassador to Japan, Md Daud Ali, will remain in Dhaka during the prime minister’s 26–29 October visit. Secretary Nazrul Islam will coordinate arrangements in Tokyo. The reason remains unclear: one official cited illness and said the ambassador’s participation would be clarified after the holiday.
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Business & Economy
Bangladesh Bank temporarily closed its website on 22 October as a precaution against possible cyberattacks. Its spokesperson said the IT department was addressing security vulnerabilities and access would resume after necessary measures. No definite restoration time was announced, and officials described the shutdown as preventive.
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Business & Economy
Japan plans to arrange one trillion yen in private investment in Bangladesh over five years, Nikkei Asia reported on 22 October. An announcement is expected during Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's Japan visit. Manufacturing and energy are among the reported priorities; Reuters said it could not independently verify the plan.
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Business & Economy
Bangladesh and Algeria discussed energy imports, fertiliser supplies and textile cooperation in Algiers on 22 October. Officials said a hydrocarbon memorandum signed earlier could support government-to-government fuel trade, infrastructure and training. The talks set out areas for cooperation without announcing a quantified shipment or completed commercial supply contract.
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Business & Economy
BAJUS cut the price of 22-carat gold jewellery by Tk1,691 per bhori to Tk226,340, including VAT, from 10am on 22 October. The association cited lower local pure-gold prices. Other gold categories and silver also fell. This was the second gold-price cut in nine days; one bhori equals 11.664 grammes.
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Business & Economy
A Tk592 crore proposal for two Titas gas wells is scheduled for ECNEC consideration on 25 October, officials disclosed on 22 October. The wells could add about 30 million cubic feet of gas daily. Government and company funds would finance the project; approval and future production remain pending.
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Health & Food
Bangladesh reported four dengue deaths and 1,512 hospital admissions in the 24 hours ending at 8am on 22 October. The annual death toll reached 368, while 6,023 patients remained in hospital. The DGHS bulletin also recorded 1,455 discharges during the same period, taking this year’s total discharges to 112,111.
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Health & Food
Two people died with measles symptoms in the 24 hours ending at 8am on 22 October. The DGHS has recorded 1,103 suspected measles deaths and 104 laboratory-confirmed deaths since 15 March. The latest bulletin reported 995 suspected cases and 36 confirmed cases; no new confirmed measles death was recorded.
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Health & Food
An electrical fire disrupted power and treatment at Rangpur Medical College Hospital on 22 October. Patients and relatives fled wards in panic during hours of outages. Hospital officials reported power restoration around noon, while an evening report said some wards still lacked an uninterrupted supply.
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Health & Food
Intern doctors at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital withdrew their strike on 22 October after talks with management and said they would return on Friday morning. Their demands concern medicines, equipment, security and access to wards. The doctors said they expected the administration’s assurances to be implemented.
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World
A magnitude 7 earthquake struck Tibet at 8:33pm Bangladesh time on 22 October, with its centre about 10 kilometres below the surface near Nagqu. Initial reports did not establish casualties or damage. China’s earthquake authorities activated a level-II emergency response, according to state media cited by AFP.
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World
The European Parliament awarded its 2026 Sakharov Prize to the International Criminal Court on 22 October. The decision supports the court as US sanctions threaten its work. Parliament President Roberta Metsola highlighted its role in international justice, while ICC President Tomoko Akane welcomed the recognition of judicial independence.
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World
Aung San Suu Kyi’s son said he spoke with her on 22 October for the first time in more than five years. Kim Aris later told AFP that they discussed family matters and that she sounded fairly healthy. He stressed that one conversation did not amount to regular family access.
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World
French authorities announced protest bans and route restrictions on 22 October ahead of demonstrations planned for Saturday. Marseille and Lyon banned Saturday rallies, while Paris limited the weekend march’s route. A separate student protest in Paris, initially prohibited on Thursday, was later allowed to proceed, according to Reuters.
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World
Russia and Ukraine exchanged strikes overnight on 21–22 October as diplomatic efforts continued. Russian missiles damaged Kyiv’s metro infrastructure, and Ukrainian officials reported civilian deaths and injuries. Russian officials said Ukrainian drones approached Moscow and hit the Lipetsk area. The attacks followed US envoy Steve Witkoff’s talks with Vladimir Putin.
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World
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on 22 October that four vessels were hit during oil transfers in the Persian Gulf and three more struck mines near Hormuz. The force warned US regional bases could be targeted if Washington continued facilitating disputed shipping routes. The initial reports did not independently confirm the damage claims.
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