Bangladesh
Tarique Rahman Japan visit opens with trade and investment talks
The Tarique Rahman Japan visit began on 26 October. See the agenda, the planned MoUs and what Bangladesh hopes to win from Tokyo.
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International
Jordan church attack leaves nine dead as king vows an iron fist
A Jordan church attack at a funeral in Karak killed nine people. Here is what officials say, who responded and what remains unknown.
News
Lula’s fourth term confirmed after a tense Brazil runoff
Lula's fourth term is secured after Brazil's runoff. Here is the margin, the voting delays and what happens next before the January handover.
Humanism
Greece’s social media ban asks what we owe the young: a humanist column
Greece's social media ban for under-15s starts in 2027. A humanist column on child welfare, freedom and enforcement.
Cryptocurrency
Bitcoin price slips below 50-day average after $635m ETF outflow
Bitcoin price fell below its 50-day average on 23 October, ending a 66-day streak. Spot ETFs lost over $635m in a day.
Science and Technology
AI agents and bank accounts: US lenders race to curb the risk
AI agents are testing US banks. Citigroup, JPMorgan and Bank of America are limiting access to customer accounts.
Bangladesh
Bangladesh teacher shortage leaves thousands of school posts vacant
Bangladesh teacher shortage: 27,734 of 65,553 primary headteacher posts are vacant, the Dhaka Tribune reports.
International
Ebola outbreak reaches four African countries as Kenya reports second death
Ebola outbreak now spans four African countries. Kenya reports a second death and Nigeria its first case.
News
Trappes shooting: France opens terrorism inquiry after one killed, five wounded
Trappes shooting leaves one dead and five wounded near Paris. Anti-terror prosecutors are probing a possible racist motive.
Opinion
The Robert Kabera killing shows exile is no shelter from a long arm: opinion
The Robert Kabera killing near Kampala fits a grim pattern against Rwandan exiles. An opinion column on why host states must investigate and protect.
Science and Technology
OpenAI listening device case: prosecutors cite Saudi royal contact
In the OpenAI listening device case, prosecutors say ex-engineer Abdulrahman Alfozan had contact with a Saudi royal. More charges are possible.
Humanism
Interfaith unity Bangladesh needs more than a rally speech: a humanist column
Interfaith unity Bangladesh needs deeds, not only speeches. A humanist column on the prime minister's Durga Puja message and what citizens should expect.
Cryptocurrency
Strive bitcoin purchase of $335m lifts holdings as BTC holds near $82,000
A $335m Strive bitcoin purchase lifted its holdings to 36,818 BTC as Bitcoin held near $82,000. Metaplanet also unveiled a deal. Not investment advice.
Bangladesh
Ishraque Hossain resignation: state minister quits over pistol video
Ishraque Hossain resignation: the state minister quit after viral videos showed him with a pistol. Dhaka police have opened an inquiry into the incident.
News
Supreme Court school admissions case targets Maryland magnet schools
The Supreme Court school admissions case tests a Maryland magnet-school lottery that parents say disadvantages Asian-American students. Ruling due by June.