8 October 2026

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Bangladesh

Supreme Court clears path to fill around 15,000 teacher posts

The Supreme Court stayed a High Court ruling on experience requirements for senior posts in MPO-listed institutions, allowing recruitment for around 15,000 headteacher, principal and related vacancies to proceed.

Bangladesh

Government outlines 10-year strategy for Bangladesh’s growing cities

The housing ministry is preparing a decade-long urban-development strategy, starting with metropolitan cities before expanding to larger cities and upazilas. The plan emphasises zoning, development control and city-specific master plans.

Bangladesh

Government moves to compile more accurate Liberation War records

The Liberation War Affairs Ministry says it will prepare accurate lists of martyrs, freedom fighters and Biranganas and will stop accepting new freedom-fighter enlistment applications after 7 October.

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Australia commits A$18m to Rohingya and host communities

Australia signed a multi-year A$18 million assistance agreement with BRAC for Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi host communities, covering healthcare, water, sanitation, education, protection and disaster resilience.