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Measles Symptoms Claim 11 Lives in 24 Hours in Bangladesh; Total Deaths Reach 9751 / 6
DGHS statistics highlight a severe surge in measles cases and hospitalizations across Bangladesh since March. Photo : CollectedPhoto: Raktim Raze

Measles Symptoms Claim 11 Lives in 24 Hours in Bangladesh; Total Deaths Reach 975

DGHS Reports 1,270 New Measles Cases in Single Day; Over 183,000 Total Cases Recorded Since March

TR Health Desk,•Dhaka• 8 min read
Politics

Volunteers Stage Protest Procession and Rally in Faridpur

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

Business

Organized Syndicate Active to Tarnish Noman Group's Reputation and Inflict Harm

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

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Initiatives Underway to Resume Maritime Connectivity Between Chittagong Port and Myanmar's Yangon and Sittwe PortsVictory Day SpecialInitiatives Underway to Resume Maritime Connectivity Between Chittagong Port and Myanmar's Yangon and Sittwe PortsMyanmar Ambassador Kyaw Soe Moe Highlights Energy Import Opportunities, Direct Flights, and Coastal Shipping at World Trade Center Meeting in ChittagongNational Desk • 23 SeptEC Amends Union Parishad Rules: Chairman Deposit Hikes to BDT 25K, Re-Elections for Tied VotesEC Amends Union Parishad Rules: Chairman Deposit Hikes to BDT 25K, Re-Elections for Tied VotesElection Commission Gazette Introduces Higher Expenditure Limits, Mandatory Wealth Disclosures, and Assistance Provisions for Disabled VotersNational Desk • 23 Sept
30 kg Jelly-Injected Shrimp Destroyed in Kaptan Bazar Food Safety Drive
Former Awami League MP Mustaque Ahmed Ruhee Arrested in Dhaka's Mohammadpur

“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

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Volunteers Stage Protest Procession and Rally in FaridpurLabour Party Submits 10-Point Demand to EC Seeking Voting Rights for Expatriates in Local Government ElectionsLabour Party Submits Memorandum to EC Demanding Postal Ballot Voting Rights for Overseas Bangladeshis in Local Government Polls

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
Houthis Threaten Attacks on U.S. Targets in Middle East over Potential Saudi Military AidYemen's Houthi Rebels Warn Washington Against Intervening in Bab al-Mandeb Strait or Joining Saudi OperationsInternational Desk • 23 Sept

More World News

Strong El Niño Could Cause 450,000 Heat-Related Deaths Globally in Five Months: StudyInternational Desk • 23 SeptAfghan Forces Shell Pakistani Border Posts Following Thwarted Infiltration AttemptInternational Desk • 23 SeptIndia Seeks Positive, Constructive, and Forward-Looking Ties with BangladeshInternational Desk • 23 Sept

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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1 Arrested, Sentenced, and Fined in Anti-Drug and Online Gambling Drive in Puthia country1 Arrested, Sentenced, and Fined in Anti-Drug and Online Gambling Drive in PuthiaVolunteers Stage Protest Procession and Rally in Faridpur countryVolunteers Stage Protest Procession and Rally in FaridpurNew Managing Committee Formed for Kotalpur Darul Quran Hafizia Madrasa in Osmaninagar countryNew Managing Committee Formed for Kotalpur Darul Quran Hafizia Madrasa in OsmaninagarBangladesh Surfing Team Reaches Nagoya, Japan, After Long Journey countryBangladesh Surfing Team Reaches Nagoya, Japan, After Long JourneySpecial Drive Halts Bird Poaching in Sherpur, One Jailed countrySpecial Drive Halts Bird Poaching in Sherpur, One JailedElectricity Consumers Siege Nesco Office Demanding Prepaid Meter Cancellation countryElectricity Consumers Siege Nesco Office Demanding Prepaid Meter CancellationIndian Cosmetics Worth Tk 17 Lakh Seized Along Sherpur Border countryIndian Cosmetics Worth Tk 17 Lakh Seized Along Sherpur BorderDrive Against Fertilizer Management Irregularities in Faridpur, Tk 30,000 Fine Imposed countryDrive Against Fertilizer Management Irregularities in Faridpur, Tk 30,000 Fine Imposed

Business Markets & Trade

Markets & Trade
Organized Syndicate Active to Tarnish Noman Group's Reputation and Inflict HarmAttorney General Calls on President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at BangabhabanAttorney General Barrister Md. Ruhul Quddus Kajol Congratulates President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir During Courtesy Visit

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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 TigersBangladesh's Jinnat Akhter Bags Bronze in Asian Games Wushu despite Semifinal DefeatJinnat Secures Bangladesh's Second-Ever Individual Asian Games Medal in 40 Years After Reaching Women's 52kg Wushu SemifinalsSports Desk • 23 SeptLa Liga President Javier Tebas Hits Back at Real Madrid’s Resignation DemandKMI Panel Confirms Penalty Awarded to Sunderland Against Arsenal Was Incorrect

Entertainment Showbiz & Culture

Showbiz
Sadia Ayman Shares Late-Night Makeup-Free Photos on Social MediaActress Sadia Ayman Posts Unedited Late-Night Selfies Received Seven Months Ago with a BouquetDirector Vicky Zahed Announces New Web Series 'Pranbhomra' Starring Tawsif Mahbub and Newcomer Shreyosi ShreyaRupankar Bagchi and Joy Shahriar Release Collaborative Album 'Ganer Pothe Dekha'Singer Parsha Mahjabin Purni Enjoys Coastal Getaway in Sri LankaMusician Parsha Mahjabin Captivates Fans with Serene Sri Lankan Beach Vacation Photos

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

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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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— Kibria, Staff Cartoonist

Editorial Views & Analysis

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Devaluation of Life: Whose Fault Is It?Dr. Asif Mizan, • 21 Sept
Title: Empowering Grassroots: Why Local Government Reform Starts with Fair UP ElectionsViewpointA Budget Is a Moral DocumentBehind every allocation is a choice about whose life matters. Read the budget like an autobiography of the state's conscience.

Education Schools & Universities

All education
Betagi Headmaster Accused of Irregularities in School Uniform PurchasesSohel Molla, Betagi (Barguna) • 23 Sept
Nuhel Ahmed Chowdhury Honored as Best Distinguished Teacher in Osmani NagarSkillsTechnical Education Enrolment Doubles in Five YearsPolytechnics once looked down upon are now turning away applicants as industry demand for skilled hands surges.

Media Press & Broadcasting

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Rangpur Journalist Zakir Ahmed Receives Special Honor in India for Contribution to JournalismRangpur Bureau • 23 Sept
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

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⭐ LeadMeasles Symptoms Claim 11 Lives in 24 Hours in Bangladesh; Total Deaths Reach 975DGHS Reports 1,270 New Measles Cases in Single Day; Over 183,000 Total Cases Recorded Since MarchHealth Desk, • 23 Sept
⭐ LeadRecord 1,872 Dengue Patients Hospitalized in Single Day as Death Toll Rises by 5Highest Single-Day Surge of 1,872 Dengue Cases Recorded in Bangladesh; Death Toll Reaches 195Maternal HealthMaternal Mortality Falls to Record Low, Survey ShowsSkilled birth attendance crosses 70 percent as midwives reach the last mile of the char and hill regions.

Crime Police & Justice

All crime
Organized Syndicate Active to Tarnish Noman Group's Reputation and Inflict HarmStaff Reporter • 23 Sept
Former Awami League MP Mustaque Ahmed Ruhee Arrested in Dhaka's MohammadpurEx-Netrokona-1 MP Mustaque Ahmed Ruhee Taken into Custody from Iqbal Road ResidenceFive Arrested, Including Main Accused, Over Dowry Murder of Housewife in Rangpur

Law Law & Courts

All law
Organized Syndicate Active to Tarnish Noman Group's Reputation and Inflict HarmStaff Reporter • 23 Sept
Former Awami League MP Mustaque Ahmed Ruhee Arrested in Dhaka's MohammadpurEx-Netrokona-1 MP Mustaque Ahmed Ruhee Taken into Custody from Iqbal Road ResidenceFive Arrested, Including Main Accused, Over Dowry Murder of Housewife in Rangpur

Feature Long Reads

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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
Thunderstorms Forecast Across Seven DistrictsSpecial Correspondent • 23 Sept
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
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. 1Padma rail link: Full timetable & fares published1.2L reads
  2. 2Mushfiq's 67 puts Tigers in command86K reads
  3. 3Remittance hits $2.6b in a month74K reads
  4. 4Mohanagar 3 trailer breaks records68K reads
  5. 5Tea workers win 18% wage hike51K reads

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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