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News from Oct 26, 2026 (UTC)

Bangladesh isCalm

A little better than usual

Last 14 days

Oct 13Oct 26

Why

  1. Calls grow for the IGP to retract 'crossfire' remarks and be held accountable.

    19 eventsbdnews24.com, thedailystar.netSource

  2. Sexual assaults on madrasa children in Bangladesh have sparked outrage.

    9 eventsasianews.networkSource

  3. PM Tarique Rahman reached Tokyo on a four-day official visit and sought Japanese investment.

    36 eventsthedailystar.net, banglamirrornews.com, newsnextbd.comSource

What happened

  • Statements29%
  • Cooperation46%
  • Criticism15%
  • Protests2%
  • Pressure5%
  • Fighting3%

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