Global Review 2026 spotlights partnerships for trade and development

Business Desk"Developing economies seeking trade success need stronger partnerships with all stakeholders," WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said in her opening remarks at the 2026 Global Review on 29 October, marking 20 years of the Aid for Trade initiative.Over two days, ministers, heads of international organizations and trade and development experts will take stock of the initiative's impact, discuss evolving trade needs and explore how stronger partnerships can help developing economies, including least-developed countries (LDCs), turn trade opportunities into economic growth, jobs and better livelihoods.The Global Review looks at how USD 795 billion of investments in Aid for Trade has helped developing economies and LDCs build the infrastructure, skills and institutions they need to benefit more fully from global trade.The Review will also allow participants to exchange views on ways to help developing economies address their growing trade-related needs. The...

AI spending fears send alphabet shares down nearly 13%

Google parent Alphabet suffered a major stock market setback on Thursday, losing more than $50 billion in market value amid concerns over its massive artificial intelligence (AI) investments and the potential impact of AI-powered search on advertising revenue.Alphabet shares fell nearly 13 per cent on October 29, reaching their lowest level in six months after the company released its latest quarterly financial results.Concerns about the effect of AI-generated summaries in Google Search on its a...

Bangladesh’s Smart Build inks Intl. MoU at UN World Investment Forum in Qatar, eyes AI-powered water management expansion across

Business DeskBangladesh-based technology and sustainability company Smart Build has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for international technical and strategic cooperation during the World Investment Forum 2026 ...

IAB Awards 2025 celebrates architectural excellence with Asian Paints

Business DeskThe Institute of Architects Bangladesh (IAB), with Asian Paints Bangladesh Limited as the exclusive partner, organized the IAB Awards 2025 ceremony on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the Grand Ballroom of InterContinental Hotel in Dhaka.The event celebrated outstanding achievements in architecture, interior design, research and innovation, recognizing the contributions of architects and designers to Bangladesh's architectural landscape.The ceremony brought together leading architects, design professionals, researchers and distinguished guests. The program featured the IAB Awards 2025, IAB Interior Design Awards 2025 and IAB Thesis Awards 2025, recognizing excellence across different categories.A total of 10 awards and 10 commendations were announced. No IAB Gold Medal was a...

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Nayeem hit maiden fifty as Tigers set Windies 170 for victory

A brilliant half-century from Nayeem Hasan steered Bangladesh to 142 all out in second innings, setting West Indies 170 for victory in the first Test at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today.With the pitch offering turn and bounce aplenty, this target is regarded as tougher to achieve for any side in the fourth innings.Nayeem made 52 and led Bangladesh's batting after the hosts resumed the Day 4 at precarious 79-6 and with 106 runs lead.The allrounder made most of the runs out of Bangladesh's 64 they added on Day 4 before being all out.Nayeem's overnight partner Jaker Ali Anik was dismissed on 22 in the first over of the day, giving West Indies the complete control of the game.However, Nayeem guided the lower order astutely to take the leas past 150 amid the vicious spin bowling from Jomel Warrican and Roston Chase.Chase dropped Nayeem on 29 but the batter showed the grit on tricky surface to raise his maiden half-century off 87 balls, when he guided a delivery from Warrican to mid-wicket for a single.Chase, however, dismissed him for his fifth five-wicket haul and wrapped up Bangladesh innings as Nayeem miscued a shot to long-on.Chase ended with 5-36 while Warrican who followed his 5-53 with 4-63 in the second innings of Bangladesh.West Indies negotiated one over to reach 8 for no loss at lunch after their two openers-John Campbell and Brandon King survived some close calls, reports BSS....

Crossfire is not justice: IGP must uphold the Constitution

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Md Ali Hossain Fakir, has made a deeply disturbing statement by saying that police may resort to crossfire if the government permits it and it becomes necessary ...

Law and order: No room for impunity

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