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Bangladesh and Japan Sign 4 MoUs, 2 Grant Agreements, and Letter of Intent in Tokyo1 / 6
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi witnessing the signing of MoUs in Tokyo.Photo: Raktim Raze

Bangladesh and Japan Sign 4 MoUs, 2 Grant Agreements, and Letter of Intent in Tokyo

Bangladesh & Japan Seal 4 MoUs, 2 Grant Agreements & Intent Letter During PM Tarique Rahman's Tokyo Visit

TR Staff Reporter•Dhaka• 8 min read
Politics

Jubo Dal Leaders Pay Tribute at Ziaur Rahman and Khaleda Zia’s Graves on Party’s 48th Founding Anniversary

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

Business

CAB Demands Guaranteed LPG Supply at Fixed Rates Ahead of BERC Public Hearing

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

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Bangladesh and Japan Sign 4 MoUs, 2 Grant Agreements, and Letter of Intent in TokyoVictory Day Special⭐ LeadBangladesh and Japan Sign 4 MoUs, 2 Grant Agreements, and Letter of Intent in TokyoBangladesh & Japan Seal 4 MoUs, 2 Grant Agreements & Intent Letter During PM Tarique Rahman's Tokyo VisitStaff Reporter • 28 OctPrivate Ambulance Owners Suspend Strike for 7 Days Over DMCH Parking Demands⭐ LeadPrivate Ambulance Owners Suspend Strike for 7 Days Over DMCH Parking DemandsPrivate Ambulance Owners Suspends 2-Day Strike for 7 Days Following Talks on DMCH Parking & 5-Point DemandsStaff Reporter • 28 Oct
Uncontrolled Gas Fire in Inani Sparks Panic, Leaves 3,800 Families Without Electricity
IGP Used Careless Phrasing Regarding 'Crossfire', Says Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed

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

— In Focus: The South Rises, special supplement inside

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Jubo Dal Leaders Pay Tribute at Ziaur Rahman and Khaleda Zia’s Graves on Party’s 48th Founding AnniversaryJamaat-e-Islami Holds Protest Rally in Sreepur, Demands Justice for October 28, 2006 Violence

The House at Work

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Sittings this session

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Bills passed

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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.

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International World Desk

World Desk
Netanyahu and Eisenkot Share Same Core Ideology of 'Greater Israel': Antony LoewensteinInternational Desk • 28 Oct

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At Least 46 Killed in High-Speed Train Collision in Spain's Toledo ProvinceInternational Desk • 28 OctNetanyahu's Likud Party Leads with 21.4% as 60% of Ballots Counted in Israeli ElectionInternational Desk • 28 OctWhat Happens If Neither Netanyahu Nor Opposition Blocs Secure a 61-Seat Knesset Majority?International Desk • 28 Oct

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

Former Jaldhaka Mayor Nova Arrested in Case Under Anti-Terrorism Act countryFormer Jaldhaka Mayor Nova Arrested in Case Under Anti-Terrorism ActMunshiganj DC Warns of Dealership Cancellation for Selling Potato Seeds Above Fixed Price countryMunshiganj DC Warns of Dealership Cancellation for Selling Potato Seeds Above Fixed PriceNeglected Roads Inspected in Nazirpur, List Prepared for Phased Development countryNeglected Roads Inspected in Nazirpur, List Prepared for Phased DevelopmentProminent Social Worker and Religious Devotee Ranjit Deb Dies at 75 in Chattogram countryProminent Social Worker and Religious Devotee Ranjit Deb Dies at 75 in ChattogramJubo Dal Leaders Pay Tribute at Ziaur Rahman and Khaleda Zia’s Graves on Party’s 48th Founding Anniversary countryJubo Dal Leaders Pay Tribute at Ziaur Rahman and Khaleda Zia’s Graves on Party’s 48th Founding AnniversaryWorld Handwashing Day 2026 Celebrated in Kishoreganj with Various Programmes countryWorld Handwashing Day 2026 Celebrated in Kishoreganj with Various ProgrammesYouth Sentenced to Six Months in Jail for Creating Disorder After Drug Use in Chandanaish countryYouth Sentenced to Six Months in Jail for Creating Disorder After Drug Use in ChandanaishDhobaura Sub-Registrar Azmeri Nirjhar Receives Farewell countryDhobaura Sub-Registrar Azmeri Nirjhar Receives Farewell

Business Markets & Trade

Markets & Trade
CAB Demands Guaranteed LPG Supply at Fixed Rates Ahead of BERC Public HearingCAB Issues 7-Point Demand Charter to BERC; Demands Market Surveillance and Price Compliance for LPGBAJUS Raises Gold Prices by Up to BDT 2,216 Per Bhori Effective October 28, 2026Gold Prices Rebound in Bangladesh; 22K Gold Fixed at BDT 2,23,074 Per Bhori Effective Wednesday

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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 Tigers"He Doesn't Deliver in Big Matches": Samir Nasri Criticizes Harry Kane Following Historic Ballon d'Or WinSports Desk • 28 OctBangladesh Bat First Against West Indies in 1st Mirpur Test; Mushfiqur Rahim Ruled Out Due to InjuryHistorical Carabao Cup Upset: Fourth-Tier Fleetwood Town Stuns Premier League Champions Arsenal on Penalties

Entertainment Showbiz & Culture

Showbiz
Popular TV Drama 'Middle Class Family' Hits 150th Episode Milestone on Maasranga TVMaasranga TV's Hit Drama Serial 'Middle Class Family' Reaches 150th Episode MilestoneSai Pallavi Stuns as CBI Officer Nithya Reddy in 'OM: Chapter 1'; Reunites with DhanushVijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna File Cyber Crime Complaint Over Coordinated Online TrollingLegendary Actors Abul Hayat and Dolly Johur Reunite on Screen for Chayanika Chowdhury's New Drama 'Ahare Jibon'

Now Showing • Dhaka

  • Toofan 2 — Star Cineplex9.1 ★
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  • 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.

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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.

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2:22Latest videoAfter a long time, the traditional boat race was held in a festive atmosphere on the Kumar River in Faridpur! State Minister for Foreign Af
4:03A 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 Oct2:09Analysts strongly criticize state surveillance and authoritarian rule under the guise of cyber security, Photo: Daily Best News8 Oct

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Abuse of Students in Madrasas: Ensuring Justice for the Guilty and Protecting the Dignity of Innocent TeachersLion Md. Gani Miah Babul • 27 Oct
National Road Safety Day: Sincerity and Collective Effort Needed to Prevent Road Accidents'I Played with Pelé and Maradona, I've Never Seen Anything Like This': António Simões Slams Ronaldo's National Team ConductFormer Portuguese Legend António Simões Criticizes Cristiano Ronaldo Over Storming Out of Portugal Training Camp Following Dispute with Coach Jorge Jesus, Urges Star to Emulate Lionel Messi's Respectful Farewell

Education Schools & Universities

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Promising Student Roman Hossain, 22, Killed in Road Accident, Leaving Family in MourningM. A. Alim Ripon. Sujanagar Correspondent • 28 Oct
Over a Hundred Registered Participants Return Home Disappointed After Missing New Kuri Sports 2026 Screening in ParbatipurPublication Date for 2026 HSC and Equivalent Exam Results Rescheduled to October 31HSC Exam Results Date Changed: 2026 HSC Results Now to be Published on Saturday, October 31

Media Press & Broadcasting

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Newly Elected Committee of Patiya Press Club Takes OathPatiya (Chattogram) Correspondent: • 28 Oct
Dr. S. K. A. Karim Claims allegations of misappropriating funds against him are baselessDaily Munshiganjer Barta Celebrates Anniversary by Receiving Floral Greetings

Health Hospitals & Wellness

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World Handwashing Day 2026 Celebrated in Kishoreganj with Various ProgrammesNazrul Islam Khairul, Kishoreganj Correspondent • 28 Oct
Two Deaths Reported From Measles Symptoms in 24 Hours; 1,412 New Cases Identified2 Measles-Symptom Deaths and 1,412 New Cases Reported in 24 Hours; Total Fatalities Reach 1,242Global Handwashing Day Observed in Aditmari with Awareness Rally and Demonstration

Crime Police & Justice

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Former Jaldhaka Mayor Nova Arrested in Case Under Anti-Terrorism ActNur Alam Babu, Nilphamari Correspondent • 28 Oct
Youth Sentenced to Six Months in Jail for Creating Disorder After Drug Use in ChandanaishSeven Arrested in Savar: Six Held Over Warehouse Theft, One Over Robbery and Snatching Allegations

Law Law & Courts

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Daylight Burglary at Headmaster’s House in Chandanaish; Valuables Worth Tk 1.95 Million StolenMd. Nurul Alam Chandanaish (Chattogram) Correspondent • 28 Oct
Youth Dal Leader Accused of Assaulting Businessman, Snatching Tk 250,000 in ChapainawabganjElderly Man Arrested over Alleged Murder of Seven-Year-Old Boy in Parbatipur Pond

Feature Long Reads

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Subsurface Gas Leakage Burns for 14 Hours in Inani; Bapex Expert Team at Scene Special Correspondent, Cox's Bazar • 27 Oct
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

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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

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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.Muktijoddha Desk • 1 Jan
MuseumLiberation War Museum Opens New Gallery in AgargaonLetters from the front, a bloodied school satchel, a wireless set that carried victory news — memory, catalogued.197110 More Freedom Fighters Receive State HonoursAged heroes in wheelchairs salute as the state pins medals on chests that once faced tanks.

Weather Forecasts & Alerts

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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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  8. 8 Ad-hoc Committee of Gurjipara High School in Pirganj Approvedcountry · 50 views

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