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Strait of Hormuz Will Remain Closed Until June MoU Conditions Are Met, Warns Iranian Parliament Speaker1 / 6
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf addresses the assembly in Tehran regarding maritime transit and relations with the United States on Sunday.Photo: Raktim Raze

Strait of Hormuz Will Remain Closed Until June MoU Conditions Are Met, Warns Iranian Parliament Speaker

Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf Rejects New US Proposals; Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi Asserts Hormuz Can Reopen Within Seven Days If Seven Terms Are Accepted

TR International Desk•Dhaka• 8 min read
Politics

Ilias Chairman Returns to Jatiya Party in Sherpur

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

Business

Restoring Investor Confidence Remains the Biggest Challenge for Capital Market, Says DSE Chairman Mominul Islam

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

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National Across Bangladesh

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Mobile Court Fines Fake Doctor and Illegal Diagnostic Centers BDT 1.85 Lakh in ChakariaVictory Day SpecialMobile Court Fines Fake Doctor and Illegal Diagnostic Centers BDT 1.85 Lakh in ChakariaHM Ruhul Kader, Chakaria Correspondent • 4 OctDrug Addict Youth Hacked to Death in PabnaDrug Addict Youth Hacked to Death in PabnaMS Rahman, Pabna Staff Reporter • 4 Oct
Vandalism of Crematorium Wall: Ukhia Hindu Community Threatens to Boycott Durga Puja
Work on 44 EGPP Plus Projects Begins in Ukhia

“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
Ilias Chairman Returns to Jatiya Party in SherpurGovernment Interference in Judiciary Led to Denial of Bail for Major (Retd.) Akhtaruzzaman, Alleges Jamaat-e-IslamiJamaat Secretary General Mia Golam Parwar Condemns Arrest of Freedom Fighter Major (Retd.) Akhtaruzzaman Following Airport Mismanagement Protest; Demands Immediate Release and Division Status

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
Houthi Forces Encircle Strategic City of Taiz, Severing Vital Government Supply Route from AdenIran-Backed Houthis Capture Key Highway and Police Station in Al-Safiya Region Despite Heavy Saudi-Led Coalition Airstrikes; Threaten Government Stronghold in Southern YemenInternational Desk • 4 Oct

More World News

58-Year-Old Man Killed by Helicopter-Dropped Relief Package in Flood-Hit BiharInternational Desk • 4 OctStrait of Hormuz Will Remain Closed Until June MoU Conditions Are Met, Warns Iranian Parliament SpeakerInternational Desk • 4 OctIndian Navy Sailor Arrested at INS Agrani in Coimbatore for Leaking Sensitive Intelligence in Pakistani Honey-Trap RacketInternational Desk • 4 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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Mobile Court Fines Fake Doctor and Illegal Diagnostic Centers BDT 1.85 Lakh in Chakaria nationalMobile Court Fines Fake Doctor and Illegal Diagnostic Centers BDT 1.85 Lakh in ChakariaDrug Addict Youth Hacked to Death in Pabna crimeDrug Addict Youth Hacked to Death in PabnaVandalism of Crematorium Wall: Ukhia Hindu Community Threatens to Boycott Durga Puja nationalVandalism of Crematorium Wall: Ukhia Hindu Community Threatens to Boycott Durga PujaWork on 44 EGPP Plus Projects Begins in Ukhia nationalWork on 44 EGPP Plus Projects Begins in UkhiaArchery Arrows Fly and Crowds Cheer: Women Keep Tradition Alive in Dinajpur nationalArchery Arrows Fly and Crowds Cheer: Women Keep Tradition Alive in Dinajpur‘Protishtha’ Project Meeting Held in Pirojpur to Strengthen Early Warning Systems for Disaster Preparedness national‘Protishtha’ Project Meeting Held in Pirojpur to Strengthen Early Warning Systems for Disaster PreparednessIlias Chairman Returns to Jatiya Party in Sherpur politicsIlias Chairman Returns to Jatiya Party in SherpurHousewife Found Dead in Kaukhali; Open Doors and Scattered Belongings Raise Suspicions crimeHousewife Found Dead in Kaukhali; Open Doors and Scattered Belongings Raise Suspicions

Business Markets & Trade

Markets & Trade
Restoring Investor Confidence Remains the Biggest Challenge for Capital Market, Says DSE Chairman Mominul IslamBSEC Hosts World Investor Week 2026 Opening Session in Dhaka; Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury Attends as DSE Focuses on Modernizing Social Media Surveillance and Protecting Small Investors Cox's Bazar in turmoil demanding gas, Chattogram-Cox's Bazar highway blocked

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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
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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 TigersCristiano Ronaldo Is a Greater Asset Than Football Itself, Declares Portuguese Minister Castro AlmeidaPortugal’s Minister of Economy Manuel Castro Almeida Defends Al-Nassr Superstar Amid National Team Controversy, Hailing Him as Nation’s Greatest Global Symbol and Economic BrandSports Desk • 4 OctReal Madrid’s Fran Garcia Backs PSG Midfielder Fabian Ruiz for Ballon d’Or Over Lamine YamalPakistani Fast Bowler Kainat Imtiaz Announces Retirement from International Cricket to Pursue Match Referee Career

Entertainment Showbiz & Culture

Showbiz
Director Pratim D. Gupta Clarifies Ziaul Faruq Apurba’s Absence in ‘Chalchitra 2’, Confirming Film as PrequelWest Bengal Filmmaker Addresses Fan Inquiries Over Apurba’s Exclusion in 'Chalchitra: The Ekchala Murders'; Announces Chanchal Chowdhury Joining Cast for Pre-Sequel TimelineDirector Mejbaur Rahman Sumon and Journalist Mahmuda Chowdhury Nominated for Fazlul Haque Memorial AwardSharadiya Durga Puja to be held in 355 temples in Pabna; preparatory meeting heldMamitha Baiju Reaches Peak Success at 25 as Consecutive Blockbusters Cross 900 Crore RupeesRising South Indian Star Scores Three Hits in Two Months, Including Record-Breaking 'Bethlehem Kudumba Unit', 'Jana Nayagan', and 'Viswanath & Sons'

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

“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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Editorial Views & Analysis

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Good Governance vs. Mob Culture: State's Duties in Establishing the Rule of LawProfessor Dr. Asif Mizan • 3 Oct
Why Adults Become Malnourished Despite Eating and Sleeping Enoughe Comprehensive Efforts Needed to Ensure Safety of Girl Children

Education Schools & Universities

All education
Dashuria Pre-Cadet School Honors Brilliant Students and Holds Guardians' Gathering Ishwardi (Pabna) Correspondent • 4 Oct
Scientific Seminar Held at Shamsur Rahman Sherif Homeopathic Medical CollegeGuardian gathering, prize distribution for talented students, and inauguration of new multi-story building at Sokal Pre-Cadet School in Ishwardi

Media Press & Broadcasting

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Journalist injured in murder attempt by illegal sand traders over news publication in Gangachara, RangpurMd. Mahfuzar Rahman, Gangachara (Rangpur) • 3 Oct
SafetyJournalist Safety Fund Launched With Tk 10cr CorpusLegal aid, emergency relocation and medical support for reporters under threat — applications open next month.BroadcastCommunity Radio Reaches 30 Million ListenersFrom char islands to hill tracts, 32 community stations now broadcast farming advice, health tips and cyclone warnings.

Health Hospitals & Wellness

All health
⭐ LeadSix Dengue Deaths and 2,089 Hospital Admissions Reported in 24 Hours Across BangladeshDGHS Annual Dengue Fatality Toll Rises to 262 as Cumulative Hospitalizations Exceed 86,000; Dhaka Division Records Highest Daily Surge with 816 New AdmissionsStaff Reporter • 4 Oct
Number of dengue patients on the rise in Pirganj, Rangpur⭐ LeadBangladesh Measles Death Toll Surpasses 1,100 as DGHS Reports 5 New Casualties in 24 HoursHealth Directorate Confirms 1,104 Total Deaths From Measles and Related Symptoms Since March as Daily Hospital Admissions Reach 1,339 Nationwide

Crime Police & Justice

All crime
Drug Addict Youth Hacked to Death in PabnaMS Rahman, Pabna Staff Reporter • 4 Oct
Housewife Found Dead in Kaukhali; Open Doors and Scattered Belongings Raise SuspicionsJoint operation by Coast Guard and police in Pirojpur recovers 22,581 pieces of Indian sarees and lehengas

Law Law & Courts

All law
Housewife Found Dead in Kaukhali; Open Doors and Scattered Belongings Raise SuspicionsHasan Mamun, Pirojpur District Correspondent • 4 Oct
Joint operation by Coast Guard and police in Pirojpur recovers 22,581 pieces of Indian sarees and lehengas40 Crore Taka Road Construction Irregularities in Jhenaidah: Whole Bricks Used Instead of Chips

Feature Long Reads

All features
Osmaninagar: Boro cultivation disrupted due to river encroachment and waterlogging Osmaninagar (Sylhet) Correspondent • 4 Oct
Sharadiya Durga Puja to be held in 355 temples in Pabna; preparatory meeting held Drive in Shailkupa to protect fisheries: 77 pieces of 'China Duoari' nets seized and destroyed

Religion Faith & Festivals

All religion
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

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

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  1. 1Town Hall Meeting Held in Rajshahi Regarding BDT 13,000 Crore Refinancing Schemebusiness · 102 views
  2. 210-Year-Old Koli Raped and Murdered in Pabna, Killers Joined Search and Protests to Hide Crimecountry · 75 views
  3. 3Motorcyclist Killed in Road Accident on Dhaka-Tangail Highway in Kaliakaircountry · 66 views
  4. 4Long-Term Plans for Safety, Efficiency, and Welfare of Heavy Equipment Operatorsnational · 48 views
  5. 5 Ad-hoc Committee of Gurjipara High School in Pirganj Approvedcountry · 47 views
  6. 6New Managing Committee Formed for Kotalpur Darul Quran Hafizia Madrasa in Osmaninagarcountry · 42 views
  7. 7Co-Pilot Allegedly Used Emergency Crash Axe in Assault on Israel-Bound Flydubai Flightinternational · 39 views
  8. 8Nuhel Ahmed Chowdhury Honored as Best Distinguished Teacher in Osmani Nagarcountry · 32 views

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