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Firefighting operations at the gutted jute godowns in Ashulia, Dhaka, Photo: Daily Best News Photo: Raktim Raze

Fire brought under control after 3.5 hours of frantic efforts by 6 units in Ashulia

TR Savar (Dhaka) Correspondent•Dhaka• 8 min read
Politics

BNP leaders' relatives and associates secure fertilizer dealer appointments in Pirganj, Rangpur amidst allegations of nepotism and financial transactions

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

Business

BAJUS Hikes Gold Prices in Bangladesh by Up to BDT 2,216 per Bhori

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

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Fire brought under control after 3.5 hours of frantic efforts by 6 units in AshuliaVictory Day Special⭐ LeadFire brought under control after 3.5 hours of frantic efforts by 6 units in AshuliaSavar (Dhaka) Correspondent • 9 OctConstitution to be amended based on July Charter, including discussions on note of dissent: Disaster Management MinisterConstitution to be amended based on July Charter, including discussions on note of dissent: Disaster Management Minister Rangpur Bureau • 9 Oct
World Post Day 2026 Observed in Parbatipur with Service Week Programs
Police Seize 102 Sacks of Contraband Indian Clothing in Old Dhaka; 3 Arrested

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

— In Focus: The South Rises, special supplement inside

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BNP leaders' relatives and associates secure fertilizer dealer appointments in Pirganj, Rangpur amidst allegations of nepotism and financial transactionsMemorial Discussion and Prayers Held in Pirojpur for Late BNP Leaders Bachchu and Mizan

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
Delhi Imposes Heavy Security Grid and Transport Restrictions Ahead of CJP Rally Calling for CEC ResignationInternational Desk • 9 Oct

More World News

2026 Nobel Peace Laureate Navi Pillay Quips She Might Share Award with US President Donald TrumpInternational Desk • 9 Oct"Is This True?": 2026 Nobel Peace Laureate Navi Pillay Shares Witty First Reaction Upon Receiving Historic HonorInternational Desk • 9 OctOcean Viking Rescues 101 Migrants in Central Mediterranean OperationsInternational Desk • 9 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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Mentally challenged man rescued from road and admitted to hospital in Chandanaish countryMentally challenged man rescued from road and admitted to hospital in ChandanaishFire brought under control after 3.5 hours of frantic efforts by 6 units in Ashulia nationalFire brought under control after 3.5 hours of frantic efforts by 6 units in Ashulia BNP leaders' relatives and associates secure fertilizer dealer appointments in Pirganj, Rangpur amidst allegations of nepotism and financial transactions politics BNP leaders' relatives and associates secure fertilizer dealer appointments in Pirganj, Rangpur amidst allegations of nepotism and financial transactionsConstitution to be amended based on July Charter, including discussions on note of dissent: Disaster Management Minister nationalConstitution to be amended based on July Charter, including discussions on note of dissent: Disaster Management MinisterMemorial Discussion and Prayers Held in Pirojpur for Late BNP Leaders Bachchu and Mizan politicsMemorial Discussion and Prayers Held in Pirojpur for Late BNP Leaders Bachchu and MizanSpecial Rally Held in Uttara Sector 12 to Prevent Dengue and Chikungunya healthSpecial Rally Held in Uttara Sector 12 to Prevent Dengue and ChikungunyaBNP Activists Will Act as Vanguards for Peaceful Durga Puja: Gayeshwar Chandra Roy politicsBNP Activists Will Act as Vanguards for Peaceful Durga Puja: Gayeshwar Chandra RoyShubhojatra Co-operative Society Celebrates 10th Anniversary in Ishwardi countryShubhojatra Co-operative Society Celebrates 10th Anniversary in Ishwardi

Business Markets & Trade

Markets & Trade
BAJUS Hikes Gold Prices in Bangladesh by Up to BDT 2,216 per BhoriIFIC Bank Celebrates 50th Anniversary in Chilmari

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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

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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

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

Bangladesh lead by 192 runs • Mirpur erupts

The TigersBangladeshi-Origin Winger Farhan Ali Vahid Named Fulham Academy Player of the YearSports Desk • 9 OctCarlos Tevez Plans Historic Farewell Match to Unite Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as TeammatesJosé Mourinho Labels Kylian Mbappé Criticism 'Bizarre' Ahead of Villarreal Clash

Entertainment Showbiz & Culture

Showbiz
Tollywood Actress Sampita Pramanik Dragged on Kolkata Street by App-Cab Driver; Police Launch InvestigationTaylor Swift Set to Perform at 6th Annual Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles Government to launch 'Model Canal' pilot programme to promote diversified livelihoods and employment'Drishyam 3' Crosses BDT 243 Crore Net in India in First Week, Global Earnings Approach BDT 383 Crore

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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

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— Tanmoy Das, Barishal

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2:16Latest videoDemand grows to replace cyber governance with digital rights and human empowerment, Photo: Daily Best News
2:09Analysts strongly criticize state surveillance and authoritarian rule under the guise of cyber security, Photo: Daily Best News8 Oct2:36"Toxic colored fish sold in Khanhat, Chandanaish! Tk 17,000 worth of fish destroyed and vendor fined, Photo: Daily Best News"8 Oct0:12"Mobile court seizes 120 kg of artificially colored Volua fish, destroys them on the spot, and collects fines during a rigorous enforcement8 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
Fresh Ragging Allegations Surface at PUST as Female Student Is HospitalizedM. S. Rahman, Pabna, Staff Reporter • 9 Oct
Female student hospitalized following ragging incident at Pabna University of Science and TechnologyFreshers' Reception Held for Class 11 Students at Carmichael College

Media Press & Broadcasting

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Non-economic losses overlooked amid climate change impacts in Rangpur Rangpur Bureau • 8 Oct
BPJF demands unconditional release of detained journalist Kazi Shariful IslamJournalist Waheduzzaman Tipu Becomes Acting General Secretary of Ishwardi Press Club

Health Hospitals & Wellness

All health
Special Rally Held in Uttara Sector 12 to Prevent Dengue and ChikungunyaH. M. Mahmud Hasan, Uttara (Dhaka), Correspondent • 9 Oct
International Podiatry Day 2026 Observed at Bangladesh Medical University⭐ LeadWorld Post Day observed with week-long programs across Bangladesh

Crime Police & Justice

All crime
Tanti Dal Leader Detained While Consuming Drugs in Ishwardi, 50 Tapentadol Pills SeizedS. M. Raja, Ishwardi (Pabna), Correspondent • 9 Oct
Six Arrested in BDT 3.4 Million Islami Bank Agent Banking Robbery in Naogaon252 detained in overnight anti-gang drive in Cumilla, total arrests reach 2,294

Law Law & Courts

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Eldely mother seeks UNO’s intervention as village police son refuses to shelter her M. S. Rahman, Pabna Staff Reporter • 9 Oct
252 detained in overnight anti-gang drive in Cumilla, total arrests reach 2,294CNG Auto-Driver Arrested in Chittagong Over Murder of 7th-Grader Tazmin in CumillaCumilla Police Arrest Auto-Rickshaw Driver Sumon from Chittagong Following Recovery of 7th-Grade Student Jannatul Tazmin's Body in Paddy Field in Lalmai

Feature Long Reads

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Mentally challenged man rescued from road and admitted to hospital in ChandanaishMd. Nurul Alam, Chandanaish Correspondent • 9 Oct
Selim Ahmed Tulip receives world peace award for social serviceLong 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.

Religion Faith & Festivals

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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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River drive conducted in Padma to protect spawning hilsa in MunshiganjMahabub Alam Babu, Munshiganj • 9 Oct
Durga Puja countdown begins with Mahalaya celebration across BangladeshMemoryOral History Project Records 5,000 Veterans' StoriesRace against time: students fan out with recorders to capture the war generation's memories before they fade.

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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  8. 8Co-Pilot Allegedly Used Emergency Crash Axe in Assault on Israel-Bound Flydubai Flightinternational · 42 views

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