24 October 2026

Daily Brief · 25 stories
← Back to full edition

Bangladesh

11 stories

Bangladesh

Bay low pressure brings warnings of rough seas and coastal rain

A Bay of Bengal low-pressure area could intensify, with coastal rain possible from 25 October and rougher seas. The weather department advised fishing boats to avoid the deep sea. Separately, BWOT urged farmers to harvest ripe paddy by 26 October. The system’s eventual track and strength remain uncertain.

Bangladesh

Shops and malls return to 8pm closing after Puja relaxation ends

The temporary Durga Puja extension for shops, markets and malls ended on 22 October. From 23 October, the regular 11am–8pm schedule applies again. The earlier closing limit was introduced to conserve electricity, replacing the festival concession that allowed businesses to remain open until 10pm.

Bangladesh

Thirty-five Bangladeshis returned from Italy, Greece and Cyprus

A charter flight brought 35 Bangladeshis home from Italy, Greece and Cyprus on 23 October. The group received emergency help, counselling and travel assistance in Dhaka. BRAC said further training and livelihood support would follow under the EU-backed Prottasha-2 programme.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh seeks Saudi case records as minister cites 7,500 prisoners

Shama Obaed says about 7,500 Bangladeshis are in Saudi prisons. Dhaka is still seeking verdict copies concerning two recently executed citizens. The government is also discussing visa and residence-permit extensions for workers affected by the conflict; no blanket extension was announced.

Bangladesh

Bangladesh condemns Saudi attacks, calls for a diplomatic resolution

Dhaka condemned Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia on 23 October and urged an immediate halt and a diplomatic resolution. The statement expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and sympathy for affected families. Two Bangladeshis affected at Dammam airport had been reported stable in an earlier official update.

Bangladesh

Three volunteers killed in Faridpur bus–ambulance collision

Three volunteers returning to Magura from a workshop were killed in a bus–ambulance collision in Faridpur on 23 October. A local doctor reported three injured people transferred for further treatment; early accounts put injuries at four. Police seized both vehicles and said a case was being prepared.

Bangladesh

Cox’s Bazar hotel fire prompts evacuation of about 300 guests

A fire in the parking and generator area of Cox’s Bazar’s Sea Princess Hotel forced about 300 guests to leave on 23 October. No injuries were reported. Fire officials suspect an electrical fault in the generator; the precise cause and damage remained to be established.

Bangladesh

Dipu Moni sent to jail after remand in July uprising murder case

A Dhaka magistrate sent former minister Dipu Moni to jail after investigators completed a two-day remand in the Hafizul Shikder murder case. The case concerns a death during the July 2024 uprising. Friday’s ruling determines custody while the case proceeds and is not a conviction.

Bangladesh

Kuakata tourism carnival opens with beach football and public events

Kuakata’s two-day tourism carnival began on 23 October with beach football, followed by kite flying and children’s activities. A marathon and traditional-cake festival are scheduled for Saturday. At the event, the planning state minister also outlined possible approval of the Bhanga–Barishal road-widening proposal.

Bangladesh

Fortis finish AFC campaign with 3–1 comeback win in Kuwait

Fortis FC came from behind to beat Tajikistan’s Regar-TadAZ 3–1 in Kuwait. Rafayel Tudu, Shian Kawasaki and Shuki Itofusa scored after the opponents went down to ten players. The Bangladesh club ended with three points, but earlier defeats had already ended its knockout-stage hopes.

Bangladesh

Imranur and Shirin win national sprint titles amid timing confusion

Imranur Rahman and Shirin Akter retained the national 100-metre titles on 23 October. Published results list 10.53 and 12.08 seconds respectively, but reporters observed inconsistent timing displays. The wins stand in the reported results, while questions remain over the equipment and result-publication process.