23 October 2026

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Prime minister inspects Mongla port and proposed economic zone

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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Seven Islamic parties agree common platform while retaining existing alliances

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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Ministry sources say envoy will miss prime minister’s Japan visit

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.