E-PAPER

❁ Sonar Bangla ❁

The Daily

Best News

Fearless • Truthful • Independent

Bangladesh in English — established 2025

Breaking
32 Awami League activists arrested​6 police officials dismissed for unauthorized absenceCocktail blast at Kamalapur railway station, 2 detainedFormer MP Gazi Nazrul Islam placed on 4-day remand​8 killed in cylinder blast in Ashulia32 Awami League activists arrested​6 police officials dismissed for unauthorized absenceCocktail blast at Kamalapur railway station, 2 detainedFormer MP Gazi Nazrul Islam placed on 4-day remand​8 killed in cylinder blast in Ashulia
Markets & Forex
DSEX 5,842.31▲ 0.7%DSES 1,268.4▲ 0.4%USD Tk 119.50▼ 0.2%GBP Tk 151.20▲ 0.1%EUR Tk 129.80— 0.0%SAR Tk 31.82▲ 0.1%GOLD Tk 152,400▲ 1.1%SILVER Tk 2,840▲ 0.3%BRENT $78.4▼ 1.2%HILSA Tk 1,800/kg— peakDSEX 5,842.31▲ 0.7%DSES 1,268.4▲ 0.4%USD Tk 119.50▼ 0.2%GBP Tk 151.20▲ 0.1%EUR Tk 129.80— 0.0%SAR Tk 31.82▲ 0.1%GOLD Tk 152,400▲ 1.1%SILVER Tk 2,840▲ 0.3%BRENT $78.4▼ 1.2%HILSA Tk 1,800/kg— peak
Lead News • health
Bangladesh Reports 7 More Dengue Deaths and 1,872 New Hospitalization Cases in 24 Hours1 / 6
Hospital staff managing emergency admissions at a healthcare facility in Dhaka as dengue hospitalizations remain high.Photo: Raktim Raze

Bangladesh Reports 7 More Dengue Deaths and 1,872 New Hospitalization Cases in 24 Hours

TR Staff Reporter•Dhaka• 8 min read
Politics

Opposition Staging 'Street Drama' to Conceal Internal Failures, Says BNP Acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi

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

Business

Coal extraction resumes at Barapukuria Coal Mine after two-month suspension

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

✦✦Publisher and Editor

Publisher & Editor

The Desk Behind the News

❁ Est. 2025 ❁

The Daily

Best News

Happy 2nd Anniversary

Fearless • Truthful • Independent

November 14: We complete our second year. Stepping into the next year — with the same promise: news from every district and upazila, reported by our own journalists.

We will complete on 14 November

16 Oct 2025 — 14 Nov 2026

❁ The Daily Best News • Dhaka, Bangladesh ❁

Advertisement

Sonar Bangla Bank — Rooted in Bengal, Growing with You. Advertise with us →

National Across Bangladesh

All National
3 Killed, Including 3-Month-Old Infant, in Back-to-Back Accidents 5 Minutes Apart on Sylhet-Tamabil HighwayVictory Day Special⭐ Lead3 Killed, Including 3-Month-Old Infant, in Back-to-Back Accidents 5 Minutes Apart on Sylhet-Tamabil HighwayStaff Reporter • 17 OctNational Citizen Party (NCP) Places 3 Demands Including Immediate Implementation of Referendum MandateNational Citizen Party (NCP) Places 3 Demands Including Immediate Implementation of Referendum MandateStaff Reporter • 17 Oct
Without East Bengal Regiment's Armed Resistance, Bangladesh Would Still Be Pakistan: Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad
DMP Traffic Division Files 4,260 Cases and Impounds 1,286 Vehicles in 2-Day Dhaka Crackdown

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

— In Focus: The South Rises, special supplement inside

❁ ❁ ❁

Politics Parliament & Power

All Politics
Opposition Staging 'Street Drama' to Conceal Internal Failures, Says BNP Acting Secretary General Ruhul Kabir RizviNCP Central Organizer Abdur Rahman Resigns from Party

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
Three Mexican Men Sentenced to 158 Years in Prison for Murdering Australian Brothers and American Surfer in Baja CaliforniaInternational Desk • 17 Oct

More World News

Russian Escalation Across Ukraine Kills 8, Injures 60, and Leaves Over 1 Million Without PowerInternational Desk • 17 OctPakistan Issues Stern Warning to India Following Defense Minister Rajnath Singh's 'Provocative' StatementsInternational Desk • 17 Oct5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Pakistan's Balochistan; Epicenter 48km Northwest of KhuzdarInternational Desk • 17 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

Memorial meeting and prayer session held in Pirojpur honoring veteran journalist Amir Khasru countryMemorial meeting and prayer session held in Pirojpur honoring veteran journalist Amir KhasruInfamous drug peddler couple arrested with 20,200 Tapentadol tablets in Dinajpur countryInfamous drug peddler couple arrested with 20,200 Tapentadol tablets in DinajpurInvestigation launched as questions arise over administrative inaction following fatal Ukhiya resort fire countryInvestigation launched as questions arise over administrative inaction following fatal Ukhiya resort fireHeart-wrenching cries of desperate relative echo after fatal Ukhiya resort fire countryHeart-wrenching cries of desperate relative echo after fatal Ukhiya resort fireTen tourists killed in Ukhiya resort fire; manager arrested, owners absconding as probe launched countryTen tourists killed in Ukhiya resort fire; manager arrested, owners absconding as probe launchedCoal extraction resumes at Barapukuria Coal Mine after two-month suspension countryCoal extraction resumes at Barapukuria Coal Mine after two-month suspensionFire Brought Under Control at Ibn Sina Pharmaceutical Factory in Gazipur by 6 Fire Service Units countryFire Brought Under Control at Ibn Sina Pharmaceutical Factory in Gazipur by 6 Fire Service UnitsFire Breaks Out at Ibn Sina Pharmaceutical Factory in Kaliakair, Gazipur; 3 Fire Service Units Mobilized countryFire Breaks Out at Ibn Sina Pharmaceutical Factory in Kaliakair, Gazipur; 3 Fire Service Units Mobilized

Business Markets & Trade

Markets & Trade
Coal extraction resumes at Barapukuria Coal Mine after two-month suspensionBangladesh Garment Exports to EU Drop 11.67% to €11.93B in Jan–Aug 2026 Amid Severe Price Erosion

Exchange Rates Live

Live mid-market • Buying / Selling (BDT)

CurrencyBuySell
$US DollarTk 122.61Tk 123.47
€EuroTk 137.84Tk 138.81
£British PoundTk 163.30Tk 164.45
SRSaudi RiyalTk 32.70Tk 32.93

Startup Spotlight

Chattogram Fintech ‘PayRupali’ Raises $12m Series A

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

DSEX Index ▲ 42.18 (+0.7%)

5,842.31

Turnover Tk 1,240cr

USD / BDT

Tk 123.04

Gold / Vori

Tk 192,200

Live market • Day's close by desk

Advertisement

Advertisement

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 TigersJake Fraser-McGurk Smashes Fastest Australian Fifty Off 14 Balls; Blasts 122 in South Australia VictorySports Desk • 17 OctInter Miami Coach Cristian González Confirms Lionel Messi's Upcoming Trip to Spain for Princess of Asturias AwardChaminda Vaas Appointed Pace Bowling Coach of Delhi Capitals for Maiden IPL Coaching Stint

Entertainment Showbiz & Culture

Showbiz
Bollywood Actress Kriti Sanon Approaches Delhi High Court Over AI Deepfakes and Digital Identity MisuseBangladeshi Film 'Sankota Dulshe' Selected for International Film Festivals in Poland and EgyptActress Pori Moni Slams TV Channel and Online Trolls Over Distorted AI Deepfake VideoApu Biswas and Adnan Azad Reunite After 18 Years for New Photoshoot, Tease Film Project

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

gallery 0gallery 1gallery 2gallery 3gallery 4gallery 5

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

Write a Letter

Today’s Cartoon

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

— Kibria, Staff Cartoonist

Watch • The Daily Best News

Video Reports

On the ground • Dhaka & beyond

All videos
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

Editorial Views & Analysis

All editorials
'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
New Executive Committee Introductory Meeting of BAKSHIS Held in Rajshahi: Demand for Education System Nationalization and Removal of DiscriminationStaff Reporter, Rajshahi Correspondent • 13 Oct
⭐ LeadHSC and Equivalent Exam Results Likely Between October 25–29, Confirms Education BoardInter-Education Board Coordination Committee Proposals Sent to Ministry for Publishing 2026 HSC and Equivalent Results Between October 25 and 29Freshers' Reception Held for Class 11 Students at Carmichael College

Media Press & Broadcasting

All media
BPJF Forms Human Chain Demanding Unconditional Release of Journalist Kazi ShakilStaff Reporter, Dhaka • 11 Oct
Human chain in front of the National Press Club by Bangladesh Congress protesting the arrest of journalist ShakilBPJF demands unconditional release of detained journalist Kazi Shariful Islam

Health Hospitals & Wellness

All health
⭐ LeadBangladesh Reports 7 More Dengue Deaths and 1,872 New Hospitalization Cases in 24 HoursStaff Reporter • 17 Oct
Free Eye Camp and Cataract Surgery Selection Held at Parbatipur Lions Eye Hospital for Service MonthOver 1,000 Patients Benefit as Parbatipur Lions Eye Hospital Hosts Day-Long Free Eye Camp and Lens Implantation Drive for Lions Service MonthSharmin Group Official Dies in Roof Fall in Ashulia; Abetment to Suicide Case Filed Against Managing DirectorAbetment to Suicide Case Filed Against Sharmin Group MD Ismail Hossain and Director Sharaf Hossain Following Senior Merchandiser's Fatal Roof Fall in Ashulia

Crime Police & Justice

All crime
Ten tourists killed in Ukhiya resort fire; manager arrested, owners absconding as probe launchedSpecial Correspondent (Cox's Bazar) • 17 Oct
Stalker's Brother Fractures Father's Skull for Protesting Eve-Teasing in Sonagazi3 Transgenders Arrested with 42 Liters of Country-made Liquor in Chandanaish's Dhopachhari, CNG Auto-rickshaw Seized

Law Law & Courts

All law
Heart-wrenching cries of desperate relative echo after fatal Ukhiya resort fireSpecial Correspondent (Cox's Bazar) • 17 Oct
Ten tourists killed in Ukhiya resort fire; manager arrested, owners absconding as probe launchedStalker's Brother Fractures Father's Skull for Protesting Eve-Teasing in Sonagazi

Feature Long Reads

All features
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.Tanmoy Das • 1 Jan
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.Long ReadThe Last Letterpress Printers of Old DhakaIn a lane smelling of ink and machine oil, a handful of masters keep 150-year-old presses thundering against the digital tide.

Religion Faith & Festivals

All religion
Essential Commodities and Personal Gifts Distributed by MP Jasim Uddin Ahmed on Sharadiya Durga Puja 2026 in ChandanaishMd. Nurul Alam, Chandanaish (Chittagong), Correspondent • 16 Oct
National Flower Shapla Losing Breeding Grounds Due to Wetland Filling in RupsganjHeritageHistoric Mosques of Bagerhat Get Conservation GrantThe Sixty Dome Mosque leads a list of Sultanate-era treasures receiving emergency restoration funds.

Freedom Freedom Fighters & 1971

All stories
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

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

All top stories
  1. 1Town Hall Meeting Held in Rajshahi Regarding BDT 13,000 Crore Refinancing Schemebusiness · 108 views
  2. 2Motorcyclist Killed in Road Accident on Dhaka-Tangail Highway in Kaliakaircountry · 86 views
  3. 310-Year-Old Koli Raped and Murdered in Pabna, Killers Joined Search and Protests to Hide Crimecountry · 83 views
  4. 4IVAC Issues New Directives on Indian Visa Appointment Slot Booking Schedulesnational · 77 views
  5. 5Railway Ticket Black Marketing via Automated Bots: Steps Initiated to Block Illegal Websitenational · 65 views
  6. 6Long-Term Plans for Safety, Efficiency, and Welfare of Heavy Equipment Operatorsnational · 51 views
  7. 7 Ad-hoc Committee of Gurjipara High School in Pirganj Approvedcountry · 50 views
  8. 8Case Filed Over Mysterious Disappearance of 10-Month-Old Baby Raiyan in Kalapara; Brother-in-Law Arrestedcountry · 49 views

Also in the News

countryMemorial meeting and prayer session held in Pirojpur honoring veteran journalist Amir KhasrucountryInfamous drug peddler couple arrested with 20,200 Tapentadol tablets in DinajpurcountryInvestigation launched as questions arise over administrative inaction following fatal Ukhiya resort firecountryHeart-wrenching cries of desperate relative echo after fatal Ukhiya resort fire

❁ Every morning, in your inbox ❁

The Dawn Letter from Dhaka

One crisp English briefing on Bangladesh — politics, business, cricket and culture — in five minutes. Read by 85,000+ subscribers worldwide.

Free forever • No spam • Unsubscribe anytime • 85,214 readers

Search the archive

What happened in Bangladesh?

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