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PM Tarique Rahman Assures Abrar Fahad’s Family of Full Support for Swift Justice and Memorial Initiatives1 / 6
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman meeting with the parents and family members of slain BUET student Abrar Fahad at the Secretariat on Thursday.Photo: Raktim Raze

PM Tarique Rahman Assures Abrar Fahad’s Family of Full Support for Swift Justice and Memorial Initiatives

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman Meets Family of Slain BUET Student Abrar Fahad at Secretariat, Promising Government Assistance for Court Proceedings, Naming Gorai River Bridge in Abrar's Honor, and Evaluating Textbook Inclusion

TR Staff Reporter•Dhaka• 8 min read
Politics

NCP Spokesperson Asif Mahmud Clarifies Stance: "We Are Anti-Hegemony, Not Anti-India"

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

Business

IFIC Bank Celebrates 50th Anniversary in Chilmari

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

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National Across Bangladesh

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Experts Call for Dismantling State Surveillance Under Guise of Cyber SecurityVictory Day SpecialExperts Call for Dismantling State Surveillance Under Guise of Cyber SecuritySpecial Correspondent, Dhaka • 8 OctProbe Body Formed Over Begum Khaleda Zia's Framed Photo Found Abandoned in GangacharaProbe Body Formed Over Begum Khaleda Zia's Framed Photo Found Abandoned in GangacharaMd. Mahfuzar Rahman, Gangachara Correspondent • 8 Oct
22-Day Special Drive Begins to Protect Mother Hilsa in Pirojpur; Joint Patrol Conducted on Kaliganga and Kocha Rivers
PM Tarique Rahman Assures Abrar Fahad’s Family of Full Support for Swift Justice and Memorial Initiatives

“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
NCP Spokesperson Asif Mahmud Clarifies Stance: "We Are Anti-Hegemony, Not Anti-India" New Leadership Committee for Dhaka North Jubo Dal Expected Soon; Key Contenders in the Race

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
Elon Musk Praises Bangladesh Starlink Direct-to-Cell Launch, Venting Frustration at Indian Regulatory DelaysInternational Desk • 8 Oct

More World News

Russian Air Strike Hits Civilian Buses in Kramatorsk, Killing 33 and Injuring 18International Desk • 8 OctBJP Accuses Congress of Trying to Replicate Bangladesh-Style Unrest in IndiaInternational Desk • 8 OctUS Considers Pre-Midterm Military Strikes Against Iran, Reports The AtlanticInternational Desk • 8 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

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Experts Call for Dismantling State Surveillance Under Guise of Cyber Security nationalExperts Call for Dismantling State Surveillance Under Guise of Cyber SecurityFishing Cat Tranquilized and Rescued in Chandanaish, Transferred to Dulahazara Safari Park countryFishing Cat Tranquilized and Rescued in Chandanaish, Transferred to Dulahazara Safari ParkBusinessman Held Hostage and Extorted in Ishwardi; Honeytrap Mastermind Among Three Arrested crimeBusinessman Held Hostage and Extorted in Ishwardi; Honeytrap Mastermind Among Three ArrestedMobile court seizes colored Volua fish and fines violators in Chandanaish countryMobile court seizes colored Volua fish and fines violators in ChandanaishFreshers' Reception Held for Class 11 Students at Carmichael College educationFreshers' Reception Held for Class 11 Students at Carmichael CollegeProbe Body Formed Over Begum Khaleda Zia's Framed Photo Found Abandoned in Gangachara nationalProbe Body Formed Over Begum Khaleda Zia's Framed Photo Found Abandoned in GangacharaIFIC Bank Celebrates 50th Anniversary in Chilmari businessIFIC Bank Celebrates 50th Anniversary in ChilmariFactory Owner Sentenced to 2 Years Imprisonment for Manufacturing Adulterated Goods in Bhandaria; Factory Sealed, Massive Stock of Goods and Equipment Seized crimeFactory Owner Sentenced to 2 Years Imprisonment for Manufacturing Adulterated Goods in Bhandaria; Factory Sealed, Massive Stock of Goods and Equipment Seized

Business Markets & Trade

Markets & Trade
IFIC Bank Celebrates 50th Anniversary in ChilmariBangladesh Bank Raises Single-Transaction Foreign Exchange Quota via Money Changers to $3,000

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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
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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 TigersHarry Kane's Potential Move to MLS and Dual NFL AmbitionsSports Desk • 8 OctPSL 12 Scheduled for March-May Window, Setting Up Direct Schedule Clash with IPLDhananjaya de Silva Steps Down as Sri Lanka Test Captain to Pave Way for Next Generation

Entertainment Showbiz & Culture

Showbiz
Shah Rukh Khan Pays Emotional Tribute to Nana Patekar: "Don't Dress Your Hair Like a Hero, You Are an Actor"Muhammad Mustafa Kamal Raz’s New Drama ‘Phire Ashar Golpo’ Hits One Million Views in Three HoursActress Tania Brishti Shares Moments of Peaceful Recovery Amid Ongoing ChemotherapyFans Praise Mehazabien Chowdhury’s New Traditional Look as "More Stunning Than Her Wedding Day"

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

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— Sharmin Akter, Rangpur

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— Tanmoy Das, Barishal

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0:12Latest video"Mobile court seizes 120 kg of artificially colored Volua fish, destroys them on the spot, and collects fines during a rigorous enforcement
0:54"Toxic colored fish sold in Khanhat, Chandanaish! Tk 17,000 worth of fish destroyed and vendor fined, Photo: Daily Best News"7 Oct

Editorial Views & Analysis

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'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 FarewellSports Desk • 8 Oct
Shahjalal International Airport: Passenger Suffering and the Accountability of GovernanceA Unique Beacon of Selfless Education: Eminent Teacher Ramanikanta Bepari

Education Schools & Universities

All education
Freshers' Reception Held for Class 11 Students at Carmichael CollegeRangpur Bureau Correspondent • 8 Oct
First-Year Alim Orientation and Introductory Lesson Held at Tanzimul Ummah Alim MadrasahFormer President and Acting Super Accused of Secretly Selling Trees from Mithapukur Madrasa

Media Press & Broadcasting

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BPJF demands unconditional release of detained journalist Kazi Shariful Islam Staff Reporter, Dhaka • 7 Oct
Journalist Waheduzzaman Tipu Becomes Acting General Secretary of Ishwardi Press ClubSafetyJournalist Safety Fund Launched With Tk 10cr CorpusLegal aid, emergency relocation and medical support for reporters under threat — applications open next month.

Health Hospitals & Wellness

All health
Jamaat Launches Dengue Awareness Cleanliness Drive and Leaflet Distribution in Pirojpur Hasan Mamun. Pirojpur Correspondent • 8 Oct
⭐ LeadDengue Death Toll Reaches 49 in First Week of October as Nationwide Hospitalizations SurgeDirectorate General of Health Services (DGHS) Reports 5 New Dengue Deaths and 1,935 Fresh Admissions in 24 Hours, Pushing 2026 Fatalities to 294 and Total Hospitalizations Past 94,000Dengue Surge Hits Ishwardi Amid Severe Neglect by Local Municipal Authorities

Crime Police & Justice

All crime
Businessman Held Hostage and Extorted in Ishwardi; Honeytrap Mastermind Among Three ArrestedS M Raja, Ishwardi Correspondent, Pabna • 8 Oct
Factory Owner Sentenced to 2 Years Imprisonment for Manufacturing Adulterated Goods in Bhandaria; Factory Sealed, Massive Stock of Goods and Equipment SeizedRepeat drug peddler Sharif Dewan arrested with yaba tablets in Munshiganj

Law Law & Courts

All law
River drive conducted in Padma to protect spawning hilsa in MunshiganjMahabub Alam Babu, Munshiganj Correspondent • 8 Oct
Human Chain Demands Capital Punishment for Accused in Schoolgirl Smriti Rape and Murder in GafargaonThree Warranted Accused Arrested in Special Drive in Chandanaish

Feature Long Reads

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Selim Ahmed Tulip receives world peace award for social serviceSaghata Upazila Correspondent, Gaibandha • 8 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

All religion
CC Cameras to Be Installed at 150 Puja Mandaps in ParbatipurMonjurul Alam, Parbatipur Correspondent • 7 Oct
HeritageHistoric Mosques of Bagerhat Get Conservation GrantThe Sixty Dome Mosque leads a list of Sultanate-era treasures receiving emergency restoration funds.FestivalsDurga Puja Celebrated Peacefully Across 32,000 MandapsCandlelight, dhak beats and tight security: the biggest Hindu festival passes without major incident.

Freedom Freedom Fighters & 1971

All stories
Allegations raised of detaining "Bangla Power Company" goods-laden truck in Ishwardi S. M. Raja, Ishwardi (Pabna) Correspondent • 7 Oct
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. 210-Year-Old Koli Raped and Murdered in Pabna, Killers Joined Search and Protests to Hide Crimecountry · 80 views
  3. 3Motorcyclist Killed in Road Accident on Dhaka-Tangail Highway in Kaliakaircountry · 73 views
  4. 4Long-Term Plans for Safety, Efficiency, and Welfare of Heavy Equipment Operatorsnational · 51 views
  5. 5 Ad-hoc Committee of Gurjipara High School in Pirganj Approvedcountry · 49 views
  6. 6New Managing Committee Formed for Kotalpur Darul Quran Hafizia Madrasa in Osmaninagarcountry · 43 views
  7. 7Co-Pilot Allegedly Used Emergency Crash Axe in Assault on Israel-Bound Flydubai Flightinternational · 42 views
  8. 8From the Light of the Pen to a Beacon of Enlightenment—Md. Nur Hakimeditorial · 36 views

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National • Lead StoryPadma Bridge Rail Link Opens New Era: Dhaka–Jashore in Three Hours, South Comes Closer Than EverPolitics • ParliamentJatiya Sangsad Passes Electoral Reform Bill Amid Spirited DebateNational • Victory DayNation Remembers: Tributes Pour at Savar Memorial as Bangladesh Marks 55 Years of VictoryNational • Rivers & WaterTeesta Water Sharing: Dhaka to Place Fresh Proposal in Delhi TalksNational • Dhaka CityMetro Rail to Run Till Midnight During Ramadan, 40 New Coaches OrderedBusiness • EconomyRemittance Hits $2.6b in a Single Month as Taka StabilisesNational • HeritageDhaka Rickshaw Art Gets UNESCO Heritage PushPolitics • ConsensusNational Consensus Commission: All Parties Agree on July Charter Framework