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Ensuring Healthcare for Every Citizen Is a Top Priority of the Government: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman1 / 6
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s message highlighting diabetes prevention and universal healthcare access.Photo: Raktim Raze

Ensuring Healthcare for Every Citizen Is a Top Priority of the Government: Prime Minister Tarique Rahman

TR Staff Reporter•Dhaka• 8 min read
Politics

BNP Aims to Build Inclusive Bangladesh With Equal Rights for All Religions and Ethnic Groups: Bijon Kanti Sarker

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

Business

Garment Worker Unions Call for Rational Wage Determination and Rejection of Factory Closures Amid Ongoing Unrest

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

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National Across Bangladesh

All National
State Minister Aminul Haq Stresses Biogas as Crucial Solution to Energy Crisis at Cumilla Youth Development EventVictory Day SpecialState Minister Aminul Haq Stresses Biogas as Crucial Solution to Energy Crisis at Cumilla Youth Development EventStaff Reporter • 13 NovBangladesh Ambassador Tariq Md Ariful Islam Holds High-Level Meetings With Top US Institutions in New York to Expand Economic CooperationBangladesh Ambassador Tariq Md Ariful Islam Holds High-Level Meetings With Top US Institutions in New York to Expand Economic CooperationStaff Reporter • 13 Nov
State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaid Holds Bilateral Meeting With Eswatini Prime Minister Russell Dlamini at COP31
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir Urges Nation to Build a Healthy and Beautiful Country on World Diabetes Day 2026

“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

All Politics
BNP Aims to Build Inclusive Bangladesh With Equal Rights for All Religions and Ethnic Groups: Bijon Kanti SarkerBangladesh Khelafat Andolan Amir Declares 180 Million Bangladeshi Muslims Ready to Stand With Saudi Arabia

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
Iranian Navy Shoots Down US MQ-1 Drone Over the Strait of Hormuz Amid Escalating Regional TensionsInternational Desk • 13 Nov

More World News

Abdul El-Sayed to Take Oath of Office on the Holy Quran as First Muslim US SenatorInternational Desk • 13 NovWhy Year-Round Iftar Is Served at Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah Outside RamadanInternational Desk • 13 NovFour Military Personnel Killed as Turkish S-70 Helicopter Crashes in Malatya ProvinceInternational Desk • 13 Nov

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

MP Principal Selim Bhuiyan Lays Foundation Stone of Nat Mandir at Homna Central Municipal Crematorium countryMP Principal Selim Bhuiyan Lays Foundation Stone of Nat Mandir at Homna Central Municipal CrematoriumFormer Chhatra League President Shipon Arrested in Turag countryFormer Chhatra League President Shipon Arrested in Turag7 Accused Arrested in Special Police Operation in Chandanaish country7 Accused Arrested in Special Police Operation in ChandanaishHimel Elected President, Afroz General Secretary of 'SHUJAN Bondhu' Thakurgaon District Committee countryHimel Elected President, Afroz General Secretary of 'SHUJAN Bondhu' Thakurgaon District CommitteeFormer Chhatra League President Shipon Arrested in Turag countryFormer Chhatra League President Shipon Arrested in TuragOne Arrested with Yaba in Barguna; Two Jailed for Consuming Cannabis countryOne Arrested with Yaba in Barguna; Two Jailed for Consuming CannabisKhatme Nubuwat Grand Conference Held in Pirojpur Demanding State Declaration of Qadianis as Non-Muslims countryKhatme Nubuwat Grand Conference Held in Pirojpur Demanding State Declaration of Qadianis as Non-MuslimsSudden Storm and Hailstorm Wreck Ripening Aman Paddy and Vegetable Fields Across Porsha and Niamatpur Upazilas in countrySudden Storm and Hailstorm Wreck Ripening Aman Paddy and Vegetable Fields Across Porsha and Niamatpur Upazilas in

Business Markets & Trade

Markets & Trade
Garment Worker Unions Call for Rational Wage Determination and Rejection of Factory Closures Amid Ongoing UnrestWinter Vegetable Supply Rises in Dhaka Kitchen Markets, Driving Down Prices of Produce, Broiler Chicken, and Eggs

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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

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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 TigersLiverpool Awaiting Decision on Virgil van Dijk's Future as Contract Nears ExpirySports Desk • 13 NovTim Seifert Achieves Historic Milestone With Blazing Powerplay Half-Century Against India Ending 27-Year WaitState Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaid Holds Bilateral Meeting With Eswatini Prime Minister Russell Dlamini at COP31

Entertainment Showbiz & Culture

Showbiz
Actress Sadia Jahan Prova Wears Her Mother's Jamdani Sarees to Save Costs and Embrace Sentimental ValueDhallywood Megastar Shakib Khan to Star With Pakistani Actress in Upcoming Romantic Film 'Mohabbat' Directed by Himel AshrafPopular Comedy Reality Show 'Mirakkel' Set to Return to Television After 5-Year HiatusBangladeshi Actress Israt Atithi Expresses Fascination for Pakistani Drama 'Dar-e-Nijaat'

Now Showing • Dhaka

  • Toofan 2 — Star Cineplex9.1 ★
  • Dorod — Blockbuster8.4 ★
  • Priyo Maloti — Shyamoli9.4 ★
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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1:49Latest videoKushtia Celebrates Birth Anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam with Children's Recitation Competition
2:22After a long time, the traditional boat race was held in a festive atmosphere on the Kumar River in Faridpur! State Minister for Foreign Af11 Oct4:03A mentally challenged individual, rescued in a bloodied and injured state from the road in Chandanaish, being admitted and provided medical9 Oct2:16Demand grows to replace cyber governance with digital rights and human empowerment, Photo: Daily Best News8 Oct

Editorial Views & Analysis

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Name of the poem: Soil (মাটি)Lion Md. Goni Mia Babul • 4 Nov
Equal Security for Hill Tracts and Bengali Population Necessary in CHTPrime Minister of the Nation, Not Just a Party: Tarek Rahman Proves His Intent Through Action

Education Schools & Universities

All education
24 Service Books Missing from Kishoreganj Upazila Education Office; Probe Underway Sabbir Hossen, Kishoreganj (Nilphamari) Correspondent • 11 Nov
⭐ LeadMinistry of Education Issues 2027 Private School Admission Policy: Lottery for Class 1, Written Exams for Classes 2–9HSC Supplementary Examinations 2026 to Commence December 2; Results to be Published by December 312026 HSC Supplementary Exams Start Dec 2; Full Results and Evaluation Process to Finish by Dec 31

Media Press & Broadcasting

All media
Amnesty Demands Drop of Sedition Charges Against Rights Defender Shampa GoswamiAfroza Sarkar. Dhaka Offices • 11 Nov
Daily Munshiganjer Barta Celebrates Anniversary by Receiving Floral GreetingsBPJF Forms Human Chain Demanding Unconditional Release of Journalist Kazi Shakil

Health Hospitals & Wellness

All health
Two More Deaths From Dengue and 1,255 New Hospitalizations Reported in 24 Hours Across BangladeshStaff Reporter • 13 Nov
Five More Children Die With Measles Symptoms in 24 Hours as 1,419 New Cases Are Reported Nationwide⭐ Lead4 More Deaths and 1,900 New Hospitalizations Reported From Dengue in 24 Hours

Crime Police & Justice

All crime
Former Chhatra League President Shipon Arrested in TuragH. M. Mahmud Hasan, Uttara (Dhaka), Correspondent • 12 Nov
7 Accused Arrested in Special Police Operation in ChandanaishOne Arrested with Yaba in Barguna; Two Jailed for Consuming Cannabis

Law Law & Courts

All law
Former Chhatra League President Shipon Arrested in TuragH. M. Mahmud Hasan, Uttara (Dhaka), Correspondent • 12 Nov
7 Accused Arrested in Special Police Operation in ChandanaishOne Arrested with Yaba in Barguna; Two Jailed for Consuming Cannabis

Feature Long Reads

All features
Over a Hundred Betel Nut Trees Felled Over Land Dispute in Charfassion Mainuddin Jamadar, Bhola South Correspondent • 11 Nov
Long ReadNight Trains: Riding the Iron Lifeline of the NorthFrom Platform 7 to Rangpur by dawn — a journey with hawkers, students, soldiers and the country's most honest conversations.Long ReadSalt Farmers of Cox's Bazar Fight the Rising SeaAs seawater pushes into the salt pans, farming families adapt with raised beds, new seeds — and quiet defiance.

Religion Faith & Festivals

All religion
Dhak Drums, Sindur Khela, and Tearful Farewells: Goddess Durga Immersed in the OceanSayeed Mohammed Anwar, Cox's Bazar, District Correspondent • 21 Oct
From Musical Partners to Life Partners: Singer EJ marries Producer Sam KimAyushmann-Sara Ali’s Movie Faces Ban in Nepal Ahead of Release

Freedom Freedom Fighters & 1971

All stories
⭐ LeadTwo More Deaths Reported from Measles Symptoms as National Fatalities Stand at 1,282DGHS Reports 2 More Deaths from Measles Symptoms; Total Fatalities Reach 1,282 Since March 15Staff Reporter • 8 Nov
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.

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  2. 2Motorcyclist Killed in Road Accident on Dhaka-Tangail Highway in Kaliakaircountry · 96 views
  3. 3IVAC Issues New Directives on Indian Visa Appointment Slot Booking Schedulesnational · 92 views
  4. 410-Year-Old Koli Raped and Murdered in Pabna, Killers Joined Search and Protests to Hide Crimecountry · 84 views
  5. 5Journalist Ahsan Biplob Receives Death Threat in Jessore for Investigating Banned Sramik League Leadercountry · 72 views
  6. 6Railway Ticket Black Marketing via Automated Bots: Steps Initiated to Block Illegal Websitenational · 67 views
  7. 7Case Filed Over Mysterious Disappearance of 10-Month-Old Baby Raiyan in Kalapara; Brother-in-Law Arrestedcountry · 54 views
  8. 8Long-Term Plans for Safety, Efficiency, and Welfare of Heavy Equipment Operatorsnational · 52 views

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