23 October 2026

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Bangladesh Bank takes its website offline over cyber-security concerns

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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Japan plans trillion-yen investment push in Bangladesh, Nikkei reports

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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Bangladesh and Algeria discuss energy imports and wider industrial cooperation

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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Gold price falls as BAJUS cuts rates by Tk1,691

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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Tk592 crore Titas gas-well proposal set for ECNEC review

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.