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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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PM to inspect Mongla Port as businesses seek infrastructure improvements

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman is due to inspect Mongla Port, a proposed economic zone and the Sundarbans on 22 October. Local businesses want dependable energy supplies, sustained dredging and better freight links. The announced programme consists of inspections and meetings; investment decisions and delivery timetables remain to be announced.

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Porwar rejects government blame for unrest, urges talks on reforms

Jamaat’s Mia Golam Porwar rejected the government’s claim that opposition activity is driving unrest. Responding to the prime minister, he pointed to wages and living costs, urged negotiations over workers’ demands and called for parliamentary talks on constitutional reform. A further opposition long march is planned for 31 October.

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Editors seek court oversight before cyberlaw action against journalists

The Editors’ Council has proposed 12 cyberlaw safeguards, including court approval before journalists face arrest, searches or surveillance over their work. It also seeks source protection, bailable offences and judicial review of content blocking. The recommendations have been submitted for the information minister’s consideration.

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Proposal for 24,677 additional police posts remains under consideration

A proposal to create 24,677 additional posts in Bangladesh Police is being processed by the government, according to an official account published on Saturday. The proposed expansion is moving through the home, public administration and finance

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Bangladesh delegation heads to Baghdad OIC talks on Rohingya accountability

State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humaiun Kobir is leading Bangladesh’s delegation to the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s 52nd Council of Foreign Ministers meeting in Baghdad, the Foreign Ministry said on Saturday. The meeting brings together member

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Bangladesh plans to raise extradition requests in consular talks with India

Bangladesh intends to raise outstanding extradition requests concerning former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal and suspects in the killing of Sharif Osman Bin Hadi during planned consular talks with India, according to diplomatic-source reporting on 16 October.

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TIB warns power politics is obstructing July Charter reforms

Transparency International Bangladesh says power politics and resistance within the bureaucracy are obstructing reforms pledged under the July National Charter. In a statement on 16 October, a year after the charter's signing, TIB raised concerns about changes affecting judicial independence and oversight bodies. The claims are the watchdog's assessment.

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Bangladesh delegation walks out during Israeli president’s CICA address

Bangladesh’s delegation left the CICA summit hall in Baku when the Israeli president began speaking, the foreign ministry says. State Minister Humaiun Kobir led the delegation. Bangladesh also called for practical regional cooperation, including technology exchanges and stronger arrangements to fund the Asian forum’s work.