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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman paid a courtesy call on President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at the Bangabhaban. Photo: PMOPhoto: Raktim Raze

PM pays courtesy call on President

TR National Desk,•Dhaka• 8 min read
Politics

Zahed for developing social, political awareness to prevent misinformation

Opposition walks out twice as treasury bench defends live CCTV at polling centres…

Business

JBCCI and Crowne Plaza Dhaka Airport Sign MoU to Strengthen Business and Hospitality Collaboration

Bangladesh Bank credits 2.5% incentive and crackdown on hundi channels…

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PM pays courtesy call on PresidentVictory Day Special⭐ LeadPM pays courtesy call on PresidentNational Desk, • 29 SeptZahed for developing social, political awareness to prevent misinformationZahed for developing social, political awareness to prevent misinformationNational Desk • 29 Sept
PM directs reduction of consultancy costs to ensure accountability for project delays
Torchlight Procession Held in Pabna Against Planned Terrorism

“The Padma Bridge is a symbol of our self-respect.”

— In Focus: The South Rises, special supplement inside

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Politics Parliament & Power

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Zahed for developing social, political awareness to prevent misinformationTorchlight Procession Held in Pabna Against Planned Terrorism

The House at Work

34

Sittings this session

12

Bills passed

210

Questions answered

Landmark: Digital Services Act

Passed with cross-party support after three readings.

Landmark: River Protection Bill

New authority with cleanup deadlines for 12 rivers.

Next: Budget session opens

Finance bill debate scheduled across nine sittings.

Know your seat: 300 constituencies, boundary maps & candidate watch. Explore →

International World Desk

World Desk
Malaysia Begins Repatriating 1,500 Myanmar Nationals Amid Human Rights ConcernsFirst Batch of 5,000 'Voluntary' Returnees Transported to Lumut Naval Base for Maritime Departure Following Bilateral Agreement With Myanmar's Military RegimeInternational Desk • 29 Sept

More World News

Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Fuel Cargo Delayed Due to Technical Procedures, Pakistan High Commission ClarifiesInternational Desk • 29 SeptDelhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma Slaps AAP Aide During Road Inspection, Scuffle EnsuingInternational Desk • 29 SeptContinuous Downpours, Floods, and Landslides Kill 21 in Nepal Over 4 Days; 5 MissingInternational Desk • 29 Sept

World in Brief

  • ▸UN chief urges “immediate scale-up” of Rohingya aid in Cox's Bazar camps.
  • ▸India, Bangladesh to jointly dredge 200km of shared waterways.
  • ▸EU reaffirms EBA trade benefits for Bangladesh till 2029.
  • ▸Japan commits ¥40b for Matarbari deep-sea port phase two.
  • ▸Global jute demand rises 14% as plastic bans widen.

Source: Daily Best News World Desk

Country All 64 Districts

Torchlight Procession Held in Pabna Against Planned Terrorism nationalTorchlight Procession Held in Pabna Against Planned TerrorismPrime Minister Visiting Feni on Thursday: All Preparations Complete for Welcome countryPrime Minister Visiting Feni on Thursday: All Preparations Complete for WelcomeFire Service Rescues Farmer Trapped on Coconut Tree After Electric Shock nationalFire Service Rescues Farmer Trapped on Coconut Tree After Electric ShockHanging Body of Schoolgirl Recovered in Bhandaria's Chinguria: Murder or Suicide – Awaiting True Cause Investigation countryHanging Body of Schoolgirl Recovered in Bhandaria's Chinguria: Murder or Suicide – Awaiting True Cause Investigation Guardians' Gathering Held at Hoogolpara Government Primary School in Parbatipur country Guardians' Gathering Held at Hoogolpara Government Primary School in Parbatipur Coast Guard Rescues 13 Fishermen Alive After Fishing Boat Engine Fails in Deep Sea Off St. Martin's country Coast Guard Rescues 13 Fishermen Alive After Fishing Boat Engine Fails in Deep Sea Off St. Martin'sFake Milk Produced Using Bleaching Powder, Gel, and Palm Oil; BDT 1 Lakh Fine Imposed countryFake Milk Produced Using Bleaching Powder, Gel, and Palm Oil; BDT 1 Lakh Fine ImposedRally and Discussion Meeting Held in Pirojpur Marking World Heart Day countryRally and Discussion Meeting Held in Pirojpur Marking World Heart Day

Business Markets & Trade

Markets & Trade
JBCCI and Crowne Plaza Dhaka Airport Sign MoU to Strengthen Business and Hospitality CollaborationDhaka Stock Exchange Begins Disbursing ৳3.21 Crore to Affected Mashiur Securities InvestorsFirst Phase Distribution Delivers Refunds to 122 Mashiur Securities Clients Under Investment Protection Fund Scheme Following Brokerage Default

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Startup Spotlight

Chattogram Fintech ‘PayRupali’ Raises $12m Series A

To bring QR payments to 5 lakh village merchants by 2027.

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Sports Scores & Fixtures

Scores & Fixtures
Live • 2nd TestMirpur • Day 3
BD

Bangladesh

1st inn: 312 all out

178/4

SL

Sri Lanka

1st inn: 298 all out

298

BAN lead by 192 runs • Mushfiq 67* • Overs 52.3

Bangladesh lead by 192 runs • Mirpur erupts

The TigersCarlo Ancelotti Overhauls Brazil Starting Lineup With Seven Changes for Friendly Against AustraliaRaphinha Deployed in ‘False Nine’ Role alongside Vinícius Júnior and Rayan as Seleção Reshuffles Defense and Midfield for Brisbane ClashSports Desk • 29 SeptHead Coaches Finalized for Six Franchises in Domestic D3 Trophy TournamentMessi and Ronaldo Face Contrasting International Twilights: Argentine Legend Prepares for Grand Buenos Aires Farewell While Portuguese Icon Fights for Starting Role

Entertainment Showbiz & Culture

Showbiz
Bollywood Singer Jubin Nautiyal Welcomes Baby Boy With Wife Navneet Kaur DhillonPopular Playback Artist Shares News of First Child Born on Ganesh Chaturthi as Mother and Newborn Safely Return HomeActress Tanjin Tisha Appears in Court Over Saree Gift Dispute, Denies Fraud AllegationsMosharraf Karim and Faruk Ahmed Reunite for New Television Drama After Five-Year HiatusDirector Srijit Mukherji Jokes About Food Menu Amid Mimi Chakraborty's Marriage RumorsFilmmaker Playfully Queries Seafood and Mutton Dishes for 37-Year-Old Actress’s Alleged Winter Wedding to Indian Navy Officer Siddharth

Now Showing • Dhaka

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Rickshaw art Photo of the Day

“Moving Canvas” — Rickshaw art blooms on a Mirpur morning

Photo: Shaqeeb Al Hasan • Rickshaw painting, recognised by UNESCO, turns every street into a gallery.

Rickshaw Art Gallery

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Tigers, film heroines, peacocks and mosques — the streets of Dhaka carry Bengal’s loudest, proudest art form.

Opinion Editorials & Columns

Editorials & Columns
EEditorialAdil Mahmud • 6 SeptWhat the Rickshaw Puller Taught Me About Dhaka's SoulHe quoted a Baul mystic between traffic jams and refused extra fare in the rain. In a city racing toward flyovers, his slow philosophy felt like resistance.“Democracy is not the destination; it is the daily practice of listening to those who disagree with you.”NColumnDr. Naila Chowdhury • 6 SeptRemittance Is Not Charity — Our Migrants Are the Real Central BankEvery month, a construction worker in Dammam and a nurse in London do more for our reserves than a dozen delegations.AEssayEditorial Board • 6 SeptThe Ballot Must Heal, Not Divide: Why This Election Matters Most Since 1991Bangladesh stands at a hinge of history — the coming polls will decide whether the promise of July becomes a living republic or a faded slogan.

Letters to the Editor

“Your report on Teesta farmers moved me to tears. Water is not data — it is our mother’s milk.”

— Sharmin Akter, Rangpur

“Finally, a paper that writes ‘load-shedding’ without blaming the reader. More power to you.”

— Tanmoy Das, Barishal

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Today’s Cartoon

“Two wheels, one chain — everybody must pedal, sir!”

— Kibria, Staff Cartoonist

Editorial Views & Analysis

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e Comprehensive Efforts Needed to Ensure Safety of Girl ChildrenEditorial Desk • 29 Sept
Editorial: The 'Ghush.Site' Phenomenon and the BDT 552 Crore MessageOctober 1 Marks the 77th Anniversary of the Chinese Revolution: May China-Bangladesh Friendship Grow Even Stronger

Education Schools & Universities

All education
Disaster Preparedness and Response Drill Held in Gaibandha Md. Mojibul Haque Chhana, Gaibandha • 28 Sept
Inter-Education Board Extends Second Phase XI Class Admission Deadline to October 1Revised HSC Admission Schedule Extends Second-Phase Online Application Window, Pushes Selection Results to October 5Unauthorized Brick Kiln Near Kurigram School Poses Severe Health Risks

Media Press & Broadcasting

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October 1 Marks the 77th Anniversary of the Chinese Revolution: May China-Bangladesh Friendship Grow Even StrongerM. Golam Mustafa Bhuiyan • 28 Sept
SafetyJournalist Safety Fund Launched With Tk 10cr CorpusLegal aid, emergency relocation and medical support for reporters under threat — applications open next month.BroadcastCommunity Radio Reaches 30 Million ListenersFrom char islands to hill tracts, 32 community stations now broadcast farming advice, health tips and cyclone warnings.

Health Hospitals & Wellness

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⭐ LeadBangladesh Measles Death Toll Surpasses 1,100 as DGHS Reports 5 New Casualties in 24 HoursHealth Directorate Confirms 1,104 Total Deaths From Measles and Related Symptoms Since March as Daily Hospital Admissions Reach 1,339 NationwideHealth Desk, • 29 Sept
⭐ LeadUS Grants 100% Tariff Exemption on Specialized Pharmaceuticals for Bangladesh and 18 Other NationsDepartment of Commerce Issues Federal Register Notice Exempting Rare Disease Medicines, Gene Therapies, and Biologics Under Strategic Trade AccordPirojpur Chamber of Commerce Launches Cleanliness Drive to Prevent Dengue

Crime Police & Justice

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Hanging Body of Schoolgirl Recovered in Bhandaria's Chinguria: Murder or Suicide – Awaiting True Cause Investigation Hasan Mamun, Pirojpur • 29 Sept
Fake Milk Produced Using Bleaching Powder, Gel, and Palm Oil; BDT 1 Lakh Fine Imposed Murder Case Accused Arrested from Jhenaidah Over Faridpur Killing

Law Law & Courts

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Hanging Body of Schoolgirl Recovered in Bhandaria's Chinguria: Murder or Suicide – Awaiting True Cause Investigation Hasan Mamun, Pirojpur • 29 Sept
NGO Field Worker Assaulted, Over Tk 1.5 Lakh, Motorcycle, and Mobile Phone Robbed in IshwardiThree Schoolgirls Rescued by Police After Leaving Pabna for the Border Out of Emotional Distress

Feature Long Reads

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⭐ Lead Early vegetables bring new hopes to Barendra farmersAgriculture Desk • 29 Sept
Farmers busy with Aman cultivation, expecting good yield Bridge Built at Tk 6.67 Crore Remains Ineffective Due to Lack of Access Road in Saghata

Religion Faith & Festivals

All religion
HeritageHistoric Mosques of Bagerhat Get Conservation GrantThe Sixty Dome Mosque leads a list of Sultanate-era treasures receiving emergency restoration funds.Hafez Ahmed • 1 Jan
FestivalsDurga Puja Celebrated Peacefully Across 32,000 MandapsCandlelight, dhak beats and tight security: the biggest Hindu festival passes without major incident.FestivalsBishwa Ijtema Ends With Prayers for PeaceMillions raise their hands on the Turag banks as the second phase concludes with the akheri munajat.

Freedom Freedom Fighters & 1971

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Three Schoolgirls Rescued by Police After Leaving Pabna for the Border Out of Emotional Distress M. S. Rahman, Pabna • 28 Sept
MemoryOral History Project Records 5,000 Veterans' StoriesRace against time: students fan out with recorders to capture the war generation's memories before they fade.MuseumLiberation War Museum Opens New Gallery in AgargaonLetters from the front, a bloodied school satchel, a wireless set that carried victory news — memory, catalogued.

Weather Forecasts & Alerts

Full forecast
HeatwaveHeatwave Alert: Schools Shift to Morning Classes in 8 DistrictsWith feels-like temperatures crossing 42°C, classes move to cooler hours and outdoor assembly is suspended.Weather Desk • 1 Jan
MonsoonMonsoon Arrives Early: Heavy Rain Likely This WeekThe monsoon front advances over Sylhet and Rangpur; city corporations clear drains on emergency footing.CycloneCyclone Preparedness Drill Covers 2 Million Coastal ResidentsSirens, shelters and signal flags: the biggest-ever coastal drill tests evacuation down to the last village.

Most Read What Bangladesh is reading today

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  1. 1Town Hall Meeting Held in Rajshahi Regarding BDT 13,000 Crore Refinancing Schemebusiness · 94 views
  2. 210-Year-Old Koli Raped and Murdered in Pabna, Killers Joined Search and Protests to Hide Crimecountry · 64 views
  3. 3Motorcyclist Killed in Road Accident on Dhaka-Tangail Highway in Kaliakaircountry · 58 views
  4. 4 Ad-hoc Committee of Gurjipara High School in Pirganj Approvedcountry · 47 views
  5. 5Long-Term Plans for Safety, Efficiency, and Welfare of Heavy Equipment Operatorsnational · 46 views
  6. 6New Managing Committee Formed for Kotalpur Darul Quran Hafizia Madrasa in Osmaninagarcountry · 42 views
  7. 7Nuhel Ahmed Chowdhury Honored as Best Distinguished Teacher in Osmani Nagarcountry · 32 views
  8. 8Farm Visit and Picnic of 165th Batch of Youth Training Center Held in Rajabarihatcountry · 32 views

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