9 October 2026

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Bangladesh seeks stronger guarantees in new Ganges water-sharing pact

Bangladesh’s water resources minister said the government wants a longer-term Ganges water-sharing arrangement with India, including a guarantee clause to protect dry-season flows. The existing 1996 treaty approaches its December expiry. Talks have not yet produced a signed replacement, making both the timing and the proposed safeguards politically significant.

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Prime minister convenes review of Dhaka's public transport problems

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman chaired a meeting on 8 October about Dhaka's public transport management, road safety and persistent disorder in the system. Transport, local government and police officials attended, but the initial announcement did not set out an agreed package of reforms.

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Government outlines Tk25,000cr safe drinking-water plan

Bangladesh is considering a nationwide Tk25,000 crore programme to improve access to safe drinking water, the local government minister says. Declining river flows and saltwater intrusion are worsening supply problems, particularly in the north and coastal south. The proposal is still at the planning stage, not an approved or completed investment.

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Government plans two army camps to strengthen Rohingya security

The home minister announced two proposed army camps near Rohingya settlements in Cox's Bazar, alongside repairs to perimeter fencing, CCTV and lighting. The measures target abductions, extortion and trafficking. The announcements are security plans; the new camps and surveillance systems are not yet reported as fully operational.

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Prime minister calls for 1,000 playgrounds within two months

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has directed officials to establish playgrounds in every union, with at least 1,000 to be created or made available within two months. Dhaka's city corporations were also asked to expand access to playing space. These are government instructions, and delivery has not yet been demonstrated.

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Police academy and new jail planned at Jungle Salimpur

Bangladesh's home minister says the government plans a police academy and a relocated Chattogram Central Jail at Jungle Salimpur. The proposal forms part of a broader effort to restore state control and develop public facilities in the area. The projects are planned, and no completion date was confirmed.

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Dhaka plans eight colour-coded zones for auto-rickshaws

Dhaka's two city corporations are preparing to divide the capital into eight zones for auto-rickshaws and e-bikes. Vehicles would be assigned colours according to their zone, with limits on registrations. The rules are still being developed, so the restrictions are not yet an operating citywide system.

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Chattogram prepares to open 2.2km dedicated cycle track

Chattogram City Corporation says a 2.2-kilometre cycle track along Airport Road is scheduled to open on 9 October. The facility is part of a wider road-expansion project with footpaths and landscaping. Officials describe it as Bangladesh's first dedicated cycle track, but the inauguration had not yet taken place when announced.