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BLINDSPOT REPORT
Wednesday 14 October, 2026

How to read this report

Each story includes a coverage bar. When one side has little coverage, that's a blindspot.

Left Center Right

Media map

Left

  • New Age
  • The Business Standard
  • Rising BD

Center

  • Daily Star
  • Prothom Alo
  • Dhaka Tribune
  • bdnews24
  • Bangla News 24
  • Manab Zamin
  • Outlook Bangladesh

Right

  • BSS
  • Jugantor
  • The Daily Ittefaq
  • Samakal

Same data, opposing narratives

Gold price drops by 3,266 takas per bhori

The price of gold has undergone a reduction of 3,266 takas per bhori. The news was reported consistently by various national media outlets.

Coverage by leaning
Left 40%
Center 40%
Right 20%
🔎 Por qué importa: Coverage is uniform regarding the figure of the price drop, with no significant discrepancies between media outlets of different leanings.

Dengue causes 9 deaths and 1,954 hospitalizations in 24 hours

In a 24-hour period, dengue caused the deaths of 9 people and the hospitalization of 1,954 patients. The number of annual cases has exceeded 103,000.

Coverage by leaning
Left 25%
Center 50%
Right 25%
🔎 Por qué importa: The coverage is consistent regarding mortality and hospitalization figures, although The Business Standard adds the annual cumulative case data.

Left blindspots

Professor Yunus harassed at New York airport; legal action demanded

Nahid Islam stated that the harassment of Professor Yunus exposes the character of the Awami League. Various former advisors and leaders of the Jamaat party expressed their indignation over the incident that occurred at a New York airport. The Bangladesh mission in New York has received instructions to take the relevant legal measures.

Coverage by leaning
Center 91%
9%
🔎 Por qué importa: While most media outlets focus on the political condemnation and the government's legal response, BSS focuses the news on Bangladesh's request for action from the United States. The approach of other media outlets directly links the incident to the reputation of the Awami League.

Prime Minister orders awareness campaign to prevent dengue

The Prime Minister has ordered the intensification of awareness campaigns to combat dengue. Measures include the use of megaphones to raise awareness.

Coverage by leaning
Center 67%
Right 33%
🔎 Por qué importa: Media outlets agree on the Prime Minister's order, highlighting the need for coordinated actions and dissemination campaigns.

Measles outbreak leaves 1,170 dead after six deaths in a single day

The death toll from the measles outbreak reached 1,170 after six additional deaths were recorded in 24 hours. The deceased exhibited symptoms of measles.

Coverage by leaning
Center 67%
Right 33%
🔎 Por qué importa: There are no discrepancies in the mortality figures reported by the media.

Right blindspots

Former BNP lawmaker Salahuddin Ahmed dies at 80

Salahuddin Ahmed, former lawmaker of the BNP party, has passed away. Reports indicate he was 80 years old at the time of his death.

Coverage by leaning
Left 25%
Center 75%
🔎 Por qué importa: There are no differences in the reporting of the news; all media outlets agree on the identity and age of the deceased.

Fire in Old Dhaka market controlled after 12 hours

The fire in the Chawkbazar market was brought under control after a 12-hour battle involving 150 firefighters. Four firefighters fell ill during the operations.

Coverage by leaning
Left 33%
Center 67%
🔎 Por qué importa: The coverage is consistent regarding the location of the fire and the time it took to control it.

Daily summary

7
Stories
14
Outlets
25
Articles

Main topics: Harassment of Prof. Yunus, drop in gold prices, death of Salahuddin Ahmed, dengue and measles outbreak, security during Durga Puja, railway projects

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