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10 More Die of Dengue as Daily Hospitalization Reaches 1,996 Nationwide1 / 6
Healthcare staff attending to dengue patients in a Dhaka hospital ward on Tuesday amidst a sharp seasonal rise in vector-borne infections.Photo: Raktim Raze

10 More Die of Dengue as Daily Hospitalization Reaches 1,996 Nationwide

Annual Dengue Death Toll Rises to 281 Following 10 Fresh Casualties in 24 Hours; Total Hospital Admissions Exceed 90,000 as Surge Hits Dhaka Division Hardest

TR Staff Reporter•Dhaka• 8 min read
Politics

BNP upazila president's signed list for fertilizer dealers sparks nepotism and political controversy in Pirganj

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

Business

Pubali Bank Launches 'Cashless Hili Charmatha' Campaign in Hili

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

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National Across Bangladesh

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Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal leader beaten over Facebook comment in IshwardiVictory Day SpecialJatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal leader beaten over Facebook comment in IshwardiS. M. Raja, Ishwardi (Pabna) Correspondent • 6 OctPower Generation Completely Halted at Barapukuria Thermal Power PlantPower Generation Completely Halted at Barapukuria Thermal Power PlantMonjurul Alam, Parbatipur Correspondent • 6 Oct
Motorcyclist Killed After Being Struck by Private Car in South Keraniganj
Kamarum Munira Assumes Charge as New AIG of Media and Public Relations at Police Headquarters

“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
BNP upazila president's signed list for fertilizer dealers sparks nepotism and political controversy in PirganjBNP is running the country through a partisan system everywhere: MP Belal

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
Widespread Protests Paralyze France as Students and Educators Blockade Hundreds of High SchoolsOver 1,800 Schools Affected Nationwide Following Two Weeks of Mobilization Against Education Budget Cuts, Staff Shortages, and Severe Facility Conditions; Tragic Incident in Northern France Escalates TensionsInternational Desk • 6 Oct

More World News

Panamanian-Flagged Tanker MT Unpeace Hit by Missile Near Strait of Hormuz Off Oman Coast; 11 Indian Crew Members InjuredInternational Desk • 6 OctIsrael Was Prepared to Shoot Down Flydubai Flight Following Co-Pilot Hijacking Attempt Over Saudi AirspaceInternational Desk • 6 OctYemeni Houthi Rebels Launch Ballistic Missile Attack on Saudi Arabia's Abha Airport; Yemeni Forces Claim Control of Bab al-Mandeb and MokhaInternational Desk • 6 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

UNO Md. Abdur Rahman Inspects Chandanaish Municipality Orphanage and Hifzkhana: "Water Bottles are Turning Bright Red" countryUNO Md. Abdur Rahman Inspects Chandanaish Municipality Orphanage and Hifzkhana: "Water Bottles are Turning Bright Red"Two Businesses Fined 26,000 Taka for Overcharging Cylinder Gas in Shariatpur crimeTwo Businesses Fined 26,000 Taka for Overcharging Cylinder Gas in ShariatpurBSF Attempts Push-In of 7 People Along Naogaon's Sapahar Sonadanga and Joypurhat Borders crimeBSF Attempts Push-In of 7 People Along Naogaon's Sapahar Sonadanga and Joypurhat BordersBNP upazila president's signed list for fertilizer dealers sparks nepotism and political controversy in Pirganj countryBNP upazila president's signed list for fertilizer dealers sparks nepotism and political controversy in PirganjChild Rights Day and 50th Anniversary of Bangladesh Shishu Academy Celebrated in Faridpur educationChild Rights Day and 50th Anniversary of Bangladesh Shishu Academy Celebrated in FaridpurPubali Bank Launches 'Cashless Hili Charmatha' Campaign in Hili businessPubali Bank Launches 'Cashless Hili Charmatha' Campaign in HiliAnsar-VDP plants trees to spread green message in Fulbari countryAnsar-VDP plants trees to spread green message in FulbariTwo Drug Abusers Arrested in Special Police Drive in Chandanaish crimeTwo Drug Abusers Arrested in Special Police Drive in Chandanaish

Business Markets & Trade

Markets & Trade
Pubali Bank Launches 'Cashless Hili Charmatha' Campaign in HiliBangladesh Exports Surge Across Major Asian Markets Including China, India, and JapanExport Promotion Bureau Data Shows 6.34% Rise in Q1 National Export Earnings Reaching $13.09 Billion as Regional Market Diversification Yields Positive Growth in China, India, South Korea, and Japan

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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 Tigers7,720 Days of Glory: Lionel Messi’s Legendary Argentina Career in NumbersA Comprehensive Statistical Retrospective of Eight-Time Ballon d'Or Winner's International Journey From 47-Second Red Card Debut to World Cup Immortality Ahead of Final Appearance Against BeninSports Desk • 6 OctSourav Ganguly Appointed Head Coach of Delhi Capitals Ahead of IPL 2027"A Major Chapter of My Life Ends": Nicolás Otamendi Issues Emotional Farewell Message Alongside Lionel Messi

Entertainment Showbiz & Culture

Showbiz
Actress Keya Payel Shares Thoughts on Marriage Ahead of 'Happily Married' Web Film ReleaseCo-Starring Alongside Arifin Shuvoo in Chorki Original Directed by Jahid Preetom; Keya Payel Emphasizes Trust, Mutual Respect, and Character Over Regional Backgrounds When Choosing a Life PartnerDhallywood Actress Dilara Hanif Purnima Captivates Fans with Traditional Jamdani Sarees and Poetic Social Media PostShah Rukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan Reunite On Screen After 15 Years in Siddharth Anand's 'King'Actress Meghla Mukta Expresses Frustration Over Social Media Trolling Regarding Banner Spelling During Protest for Justice Outside Banani Police StationCritically Injured Actress Rebounds From Month-Long ICU Stay Following Hit-and-Run; Calls Out Netizens For Focusing on Spelling Errors Rather Than Reckless Driving and Police Inaction

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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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Shahjalal International Airport: Passenger Suffering and the Accountability of GovernanceProfessor Dr. Sheikh Asif S. Mizan, Article Author • 5 Oct
A Unique Beacon of Selfless Education: Eminent Teacher Ramanikanta BepariGood Governance vs. Mob Culture: State's Duties in Establishing the Rule of Law

Education Schools & Universities

All education
Child Rights Day and 50th Anniversary of Bangladesh Shishu Academy Celebrated in FaridpurFaridpur Correspondent • 6 Oct
Houses, bicycles, sewing machines, and scholarships distributed in MithapukurRangpur Zila Parishad Allocates Tk 1.09 Crore for Four Development Projects in Pirganj

Media Press & Broadcasting

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Upazila Administration Officials Visit Injured Journalist Dulal in HospitalMd. Mahfujar Rahman, Gangachara Correspondent • 6 Oct
Founding President of Jashore Press Club Advocate Touhidur Rahman passes away, shadow of mourningJournalist Waheduzzaman Tipu Becomes Acting General Secretary of Ishwardi Press Club

Health Hospitals & Wellness

All health
UNO Md. Abdur Rahman Inspects Chandanaish Municipality Orphanage and Hifzkhana: "Water Bottles are Turning Bright Red"Chandanaish (Chittagong) Representative, Md. Nurul Alam • 6 Oct
Doctor Crisis at Shariatpur 250-Bed Hospital, Patients Facing Hardships⭐ Lead10 More Die of Dengue as Daily Hospitalization Reaches 1,996 NationwideAnnual Dengue Death Toll Rises to 281 Following 10 Fresh Casualties in 24 Hours; Total Hospital Admissions Exceed 90,000 as Surge Hits Dhaka Division Hardest

Crime Police & Justice

All crime
Two Businesses Fined 26,000 Taka for Overcharging Cylinder Gas in ShariatpurShariatpur Representative • 6 Oct
BSF Attempts Push-In of 7 People Along Naogaon's Sapahar Sonadanga and Joypurhat BordersTwo Drug Abusers Arrested in Special Police Drive in Chandanaish

Law Law & Courts

All law
Two Businesses Fined 26,000 Taka for Overcharging Cylinder Gas in ShariatpurShariatpur Representative • 6 Oct
BSF Attempts Push-In of 7 People Along Naogaon's Sapahar Sonadanga and Joypurhat BordersTwo Drug Abusers Arrested in Special Police Drive in Chandanaish

Feature Long Reads

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Tajpur-Balaganj road turns into death trap, residents demand urgent repairsMamunur Rahman, Osmaninagar (Sylhet) • 6 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

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 · 105 views
  2. 210-Year-Old Koli Raped and Murdered in Pabna, Killers Joined Search and Protests to Hide Crimecountry · 77 views
  3. 3Motorcyclist Killed in Road Accident on Dhaka-Tangail Highway in Kaliakaircountry · 68 views
  4. 4Long-Term Plans for Safety, Efficiency, and Welfare of Heavy Equipment Operatorsnational · 50 views
  5. 5 Ad-hoc Committee of Gurjipara High School in Pirganj Approvedcountry · 47 views
  6. 6Co-Pilot Allegedly Used Emergency Crash Axe in Assault on Israel-Bound Flydubai Flightinternational · 42 views
  7. 7New Managing Committee Formed for Kotalpur Darul Quran Hafizia Madrasa in Osmaninagarcountry · 42 views
  8. 8From the Light of the Pen to a Beacon of Enlightenment—Md. Nur Hakimeditorial · 33 views

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