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President Calls for Advanced Preparedness and Proper Urban Planning to Tackle Disasters1 / 6
President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir delivering his speech at the discussion meeting marking the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. Photo: Daily Best NewsPhoto: Raktim Raze

President Calls for Advanced Preparedness and Proper Urban Planning to Tackle Disasters

TR Staff Reporter•Dhaka• 8 min read
Politics

Jhatradal leader Abdullah Al Noman Jihad appointed Personal Assistant to MP Jasim Uddin Ahmed

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

Business

Automated Process Control System installed in both units of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant

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

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Bangladesh Government Strongly Condemns Harassment of Dr. Muhammad Yunus at JFK Airport in New YorkVictory Day SpecialBangladesh Government Strongly Condemns Harassment of Dr. Muhammad Yunus at JFK Airport in New YorkMinistry of Foreign Affairs Condemns Harassment of Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus in New York; Directs Mission to Take Legal Action Against PerpetratorsStaff Reporter • 13 OctEnvironment Minister Launches National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) to Drive Circular Economy TransitionEnvironment Minister Launches National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) to Drive Circular Economy TransitionEnvironment Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo Formally Launches NPAP Bangladesh at Pan Pacific Sonargaon; Urges Multi-Sectoral Synergy and Strict Enforcement of EPR Guidelines 2026 to Curb Plastic PollutionStaff Reporter • 13 Oct
President Calls for Advanced Preparedness and Proper Urban Planning to Tackle Disasters
IGP Rewards Two Police Officers for Swiftly Recovering Stolen MacBook of German Tourist

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

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Jhatradal leader Abdullah Al Noman Jihad appointed Personal Assistant to MP Jasim Uddin AhmedBangladesh Government Strongly Condemns Harassment of Dr. Muhammad Yunus at JFK Airport in New York

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 Issue Counter-Evacuation Warnings for Three Major Saudi Strategic and Energy Facilities Amid Imminent Sanaa AirstrikesYemen's Houthi Movement Warns Civilians to Evacuate Aramco Dammam Headquarters, King Khalid Airport, and Riyadh Oil Refinery in Retaliation for Impending Saudi Coalition Strikes on SanaaInternational Desk • 13 Oct

More World News

Saudi-Led Coalition Orders Immediate Evacuation in Sanaa Ahead of Imminent Airstrikes as Houthis Threaten Counterstrikes on RiyadhInternational Desk • 13 OctSaudi Crown Prince MBS Rejects Israeli Military Help Against Houthi Attacks Over Public Backlash FearsInternational Desk • 13 OctKim Jong Un Unveils US-Mainland Striking Hwasong-20 ICBM at New Defense Museum Amid Pre-Summit Leverage PushInternational Desk • 13 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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Fifty Umrah pilgrims from Ishwardi stranded in Saudi Arabia following airport attack countryFifty Umrah pilgrims from Ishwardi stranded in Saudi Arabia following airport attackMP Jasim Uddin Ahmed issues ultimatum to clear footpaths from Gachbaria Old College Gate to Khanhat in Chandanaish countryMP Jasim Uddin Ahmed issues ultimatum to clear footpaths from Gachbaria Old College Gate to Khanhat in ChandanaishMP Dholu distributes financial aid checks to religious institutions in Naogaon Sadar countryMP Dholu distributes financial aid checks to religious institutions in Naogaon SadarIshwardi Upazila Health Complex faces manifold crises; MP launches initiative to ensure healthcare countryIshwardi Upazila Health Complex faces manifold crises; MP launches initiative to ensure healthcareMadrasa Principal arrested in Naria over alleged attempt to rape teenager under guise of faith healing countryMadrasa Principal arrested in Naria over alleged attempt to rape teenager under guise of faith healingAutomated Process Control System installed in both units of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant countryAutomated Process Control System installed in both units of Rooppur Nuclear Power PlantIvan Matubbar receives Presidential Award as best CPP volunteer in Kalapara countryIvan Matubbar receives Presidential Award as best CPP volunteer in KalaparaJhatradal leader Abdullah Al Noman Jihad appointed Personal Assistant to MP Jasim Uddin Ahmed politicsJhatradal leader Abdullah Al Noman Jihad appointed Personal Assistant to MP Jasim Uddin Ahmed

Business Markets & Trade

Markets & Trade
Automated Process Control System installed in both units of Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant⭐ LeadPresident Calls for Advanced Preparedness and Proper Urban Planning to Tackle Disasters

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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 TigersHasan Mahmud Matches Shane Warne in Rare Test Milestone with Historic Hat-Trick and 5-Wicket Haul in Abu DhabiSports Desk • 13 Oct"Relegation Will Not Be Enough for City": Steven Gerrard Calls for Exemplary Punishments Over FFP BreachesCristiano Ronaldo Expresses Deep Solidarity with Saudi Arabia Amid Escalating Houthi Missile Attacks in Riyadh

Entertainment Showbiz & Culture

Showbiz
'Breaking Bad' Star RJ Mitte Dies by Suicide at Age 34; Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul Lead Global Tributes'Breaking Bad' Actor RJ Mitte Passes Away at 34 in Texas; Co-Stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul Express Deep Grief as Police Investigate Death'Breaking Bad' Star RJ Mitte Passes Away at Age 34Promising Singer-Songwriter Apon Ahsan Releases New Original Track 'Bhalo Theko'Tobey Maguire Officiates Ex-Wife Jennifer Meyer's Star-Studded Hawaii Wedding'Spider-Man' Star Tobey Maguire Officiates Ex-Wife Jennifer Meyer’s Marriage to Billionaire Heir Geoffrey Ogunlesi in Hawaii Weeks After Finalizing Divorce

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
EEditorialS. M. Raja, Ishwardi (Pabna) Correspondent • 12 OctUpazila and pourashava BNP union and ward committees announced in Ishwardi“Democracy is not the destination; it is the daily practice of listening to those who disagree with you.”NColumnAdil 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.AEssayDr. 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.

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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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

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Realities of Bangladeshis in Italy: Labor, Success, and Multifaceted ChallengesMd. Iqbal Hossain Shipon, Italy Correspondent • 13 Oct
'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 FarewellShahjalal International Airport: Passenger Suffering and the Accountability of Governance

Education Schools & Universities

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New Executive Committee Introductory Meeting of BAKSHIS Held in Rajshahi: Demand for Education System Nationalization and Removal of DiscriminationStaff Reporter, Rajshahi Correspondent • 13 Oct
National Girl Child Day observed in BalaganjConflicting allegations over vandalism and occupation of Rangpur Lions Club office, heated situation

Media Press & Broadcasting

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Journalist Fakhrul Islam receives death threats from anonymous number and Facebook account; GD filed in FeniDaily Best News Desk • 13 Oct
18th founding anniversary of Begum Rokeya University celebrated with vibrant eventsBPJF Forms Human Chain Demanding Unconditional Release of Journalist Kazi Shakil

Health Hospitals & Wellness

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Experts discuss modern treatment approaches and the clinical role of the drug in giant cell tumorsKazi Jakir Hossain • 13 Oct
Bangladesh Dengue Death Toll Rises to 316 as 9 Die and 1,954 New Patients Admitted in 24 HoursNine More Dengue Fatalities and 1,954 New Hospital Admissions Recorded Nationwide; 2026 Cumulative Dengue Cases Cross 103,000 Mark, DGHS ReportsBangladesh Measles Toll Reaches 1,170 as 6 More Die and 1,213 New Patients Admitted NationwideSix More Fatalities and 1,213 New Hospital Admissions Reported in Past 24 Hours as Total Measles Death Toll Rises to 1,170, DGHS Reports

Crime Police & Justice

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Allegations of Embezzling Kartikahar Hat Development Funds in Badalgachhi, NaogaonUzzal Kumar, Naogaon • 13 Oct
Illegal Country Liquor Factory Uncovered in Savar, Two Arrested Including a Chinese NationalCollege student Mohammad Arman alleges harassment through false case in Chakaria; demands fair investigation

Law Law & Courts

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Allegations of Embezzling Kartikahar Hat Development Funds in Badalgachhi, NaogaonUzzal Kumar, Naogaon • 13 Oct
Illegal Country Liquor Factory Uncovered in Savar, Two Arrested Including a Chinese NationalCouple killed after being hit by unidentified vehicle on Dhaka-Chittagong highway in Comilla

Feature Long Reads

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Automated Control System installed in both units of Rooppur Nuclear Power PlantS. M. Raihan / M. S. Rahman, Pabna Staff Reporter • 13 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

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National Flower Shapla Losing Breeding Grounds Due to Wetland Filling in Rupsganj Apon Sarkar, Rupsganj Correspondent • 11 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

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14 disabled individuals receive wheelchairs and call the Deputy Commissioner "Mother" in SherpurHafizur Rahman Lovlu, Sherpur • 12 Oct
Munshiganj Police ramp up surveillance and supervision to ensure security during Durga PujaMemoryOral 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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  2. 2Motorcyclist Killed in Road Accident on Dhaka-Tangail Highway in Kaliakaircountry · 84 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 · 64 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. 8Bangladesh Visa Application Portal Down Worldwide Following MRV Central Server Outagenational · 45 views

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