The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia signed an expanded ceasefire deal on Sunday watched over by US President Donald Trump, who landed in Malaysia for the ASEAN Summit and to oversee a series of pivotal trade talks. CHINA NEGOTIATIONSOn arriving in Malaysia, Trump was greeted by Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and a troupe of ceremonial dancers at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Within hours of landing in Malaysia, Trump had finalised trade agreements with four countries, including deals involving critical minerals with Thailand and Malaysia, amid competing efforts from Beijing in the rapidly growing sector. Trump also held a brief meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who is among several world leaders attending the summit. A meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney was not on the cards after talks between the neighbours came to an abrupt end.

The provision for registered political parties to contest elections under their own party symbol has been added to Article 20 of the RPO. BNP National Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed had already raised objections regarding the RPO amendment. Now, two days after the RPO amendment, a BNP delegation met the chief election commissioner (CEC) and formally raised the objection. “Like other parties, the BNP is also shocked by such an amendment. A political party demanding an amendment to the rules (RPO) is unheard of.

Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza, chairman of Pakistan’s Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, calls on Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka. Photo : CA's Press WingGen Sahir Shamshad Mirza, chairman of Pakistan’s Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee, calls on Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna in Dhaka. Photo : CA's Press WingGeneral Sahir Shamshad Mirza, chairman of Pakistan’s Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), has met Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna during his trip to Bangladesh. Emphasising the shared historical, cultural, and people-to-people ties between the two countries, General Mirza expressed Pakistan’s desire to strengthen cooperation in multiple sectors. There must be a concerted global effort to combat this menace,” Yunus remarked.

Grameenphone Chief Executive Officer Yasir Azman and two senior officials have been granted bail after surrendering before a Dhaka court in a case filed by a former employee alleging fraud and theft. The court granted their petitions following a hearing, according to defence lawyer Ehsanul Haque Shomaji, reports bdnews24.com. The two others granted bail are Fazlul Haque, acting chairman of the Grameenphone Trustee Board, and Sayeda Tahya Hossain, the company’s chief human resources officer. The case was filed on Sept 26 by Rakibul Azam, a former Grameenphone employee. After the hearing, the court granted bail to all three accused on a bond of Tk 5,000 each.

A pedestrian has died after being hit by a bearing pad that fell from the Dhaka Metro Rail line in Farmgate. Confirming the incident, Faruque Ahmed, managing director of the Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL), which operates the metro rail, said: “A bearing from the joint between the metro line’s viaduct and pillar came loose and fell. He died on the spot.”Sub-Inspector Nazrul Islam of Tejgaon Police said the metro station authorities had been informed about the incident. "Metro rail service is currently suspended. Earlier, on Sept 18, one of four springs in the viaduct from Dhaka’s Farmgate to Bijoy Sarani had separated, sparking safety concerns.

Rescuers work at the site of an apartment building damaged during an overnight Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine Oct 26, 2025. REUTERSRescuers work at the site of an apartment building damaged during an overnight Russian drone strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine Oct 26, 2025. REUTERSThree people were killed and 29 injured, including six children, in a Russian overnight air attack on Kyiv that destroyed two high-rise apartment buildings, Ukrainian officials said on Sunday. Seven of the injured, including two children, were taken to the city's hospitals, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on the Telegram messaging app. Debris from destroyed Russian air weapons fell onto a nine-storey apartment building in Kyiv's leafy Desnianskyi district, sparking a fire that quickly engulfed several stories, the mayor added.

Depression over Bay of Bengal deepens, may turn into cyclone within 24 hoursA low-pressure system over the southeast Bay of Bengal has intensified into a deep depression, with the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) warning that it could develop into a cyclonic storm within the next 24 hours. The deep depression is moving west-northwestwards and may continue to intensify as it tracks across the Bay, according to the bulletin. Meteorologist Kazi Zebunnesa said the potential cyclone would likely make landfall along India’s Odisha and Andhra coasts. If a cyclone does materialise, it will be called “Montha”, a name contributed by Thailand, meaning “beautiful flower”. Over the next 24 hours, the country’s weather is expected to remain mainly dry with partly cloudy skies, and little change in day and night temperatures.

Six injured in explosion at dyeing factory in NarayanganjAt least six people have suffered burns in an explosion at a dyeing factory in the BSCIC Industrial Area in Narayanganj's Fatullah. The blast reportedly occurred around 11:15am on Sunday, and the injured were subsequently taken to the National Institute of Burn and Plastic Surgery in Dhaka, according to the facility's resident surgeon Shawon Bin Rahman. “The dressing of the six burn victims is under way. The exact cause of the explosion remains unclear. Fatullah Model Police Station chief Anwar Hossain said the incident took place at a factory named MS Dye and Printing Ltd.“The factory authorities did not inform us about the incident.

A fire has ripped though a market in Bandarban’s Thanchi Upazila, burning down at least 13 shops. However, 13 shops in the market had been gutted by then.”Local public representatives said the fire originated in a restaurant in the market, before rapidly spreading to nearby shops. In 2023, about 50 shops were burnt down in a fire at night. Now there's been another fire and this time, I didn’t get a chance to move my business materials to safety either.”Bolipara Union Parishad Chairman Jia Aung Marma confirmed that a total of 13 shops were burnt in the fire. In May 2023, a devastating fire destroyed at least 50 shops, as well as residential houses.

A businessman in Natore’s Baraigram Upazila has sparked concern among locals by storing around 13.5 tonnes of bullet shells in his warehouse. Police, however, say he legally purchased the shells from Rajendrapur Cantonment in Gazipur for use in his factory. Police and witnesses said locals saw the bullet shells being unloaded from a truck on Friday night, sparking a commotion in the market the following afternoon. Shihab Uddin, owner of the warehouse, said he bought the bullet shells from Rajendrapur Cantonment through an auction. He confirmed that Shihab purchased the MT cartridges from Rajendrapur Cantonment for factory use in compliance with regulations.

Kiriakou also claimed, in an interview with ANI cited by the Indian media, that Musharraf handed over control of Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal to Washington. “Essentially, he would let us do whatever we wanted to do,” Kiriakou told ANI, while adding that Musharraf also had to placate his own military backers. Kiriakou accused Musharraf of playing a double game -- publicly aligning with the US on counter-terrorism while tolerating militant activity aimed at India to satisfy elements of Pakistan’s military. “He had to keep the military happy… they cared about India,” Kiriakou said, adding that India and Pakistan were “on the brink of war in 2002”. The former CIA officer also criticised Pakistan’s political elite, recalling a visit to Benazir Bhutto in exile.

BNP National Standing Committee Members Abdul Moin Khan and Selima Rahman, and the BNP Chairperson's Advisor Amanullah Aman, attend the 19th anniversary celebration of bdnews24.com at the Radisson Blu Water Garden hotel in Dhaka on Thursday, Oct 23, 2025.

The National Consensus Commission has said recommendations on the methods and process for implementing the July Charter will be submitted to the government “very soon”. The announcement came in a media statement on Saturday after the commission held a review meeting with experts. “The commission is optimistic about submitting a clear and comprehensive execution plan for the Charter shortly.”The panel did not indicate exactly when the recommendations would be submitted. The July National Charter, which includes initiatives for state reform and a pledge for governance, was signed on Oct 17. The commission held a meeting with experts on Wednesday.

Bangladesh on alert as Bay depression brews into possible Cyclone ‘Montha’ SundayA low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal has intensified, with the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) warning it may develop into a cyclone by Sunday. Meteorologist Md Omar Faruk told bdnews24.com on Saturday night, “The depression could turn into a deep depression by midnight. By Sunday afternoon, it may intensify into a cyclone.”He said the cyclone is unlikely to have a significant impact on Bangladesh. According to a BMD special bulletin, at 6pm Saturday, the system was located 1,330km south of Chattogram Port, 1,255km south of Cox’s Bazar Port, 1,305km south of Mongla Port, and 1,265km south of Payra Port. The system is moving west-northwest, gaining strength, and may intensify into a cyclone.

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif speaks during an interview with Reuters in Islamabad, Pakistan, Oct 20, 2025. REUTERS/SalahuddinPakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif speaks during an interview with Reuters in Islamabad, Pakistan, Oct 20, 2025. REUTERS/SalahuddinPakistan's defence minister said on Saturday he believes Afghanistan wants peace but that failure to reach an agreement during talks in Istanbul would mean "open war," days after both sides agreed to a ceasefire following deadly border clashes. Khawaja Muhammad Asif said there had been no incidents in the four to five days since it was agreed, and both sides were complying with the truce. "We have the option, if no agreement takes place, we have an open war with them," he said in televised remarks from Pakistan.