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Cabinet Approves Relocation of Bangladesh Secretariat to Agargaon Old Trade Fair Ground by 20291 / 6
Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Gani announcing the major decision to relocate the Bangladesh Secretariat to Agargaon by 2029.Photo: Raktim Raze

Cabinet Approves Relocation of Bangladesh Secretariat to Agargaon Old Trade Fair Ground by 2029

Cabinet Approves Relocation of Bangladesh Secretariat to 31-Acre Agargaon Site by 2029; Passes Special Solar Energy Ordinance 2026 and Ministry Renaming

TR Staff Reporter•Dhaka• 8 min read
Politics

“Salahuddin Has Placed Prime Minister in Unfit Vehicle”: NCP Leader Hasnat Abdullah Blasts BNP over July Charter Allegations

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

Business

Walton Hi-Tech Sets Capital Market Record by Disbursing 180% Cash Dividend One Day After AGM

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

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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to Visit Chattogram on Tuesday to Inspect Durga Puja Pavilion and Address Organisational MeetingVictory Day SpecialPrime Minister Tarique Rahman to Visit Chattogram on Tuesday to Inspect Durga Puja Pavilion and Address Organisational MeetingStaff Reporter • 18 OctTwo Members of Public Service Commission Resign; President Accepts Departure of Md. Mohiuddin and Prof. M. Sohel RahmanTwo Members of Public Service Commission Resign; President Accepts Departure of Md. Mohiuddin and Prof. M. Sohel RahmanStaff Reporter • 18 Oct
Canada Announces BDT 390 Crore (CAD 45M) Grant Package for Bangladesh Agriculture, Reforms, and Trade
Cabinet Approves Relocation of Bangladesh Secretariat to Agargaon Old Trade Fair Ground by 2029

“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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“Salahuddin Has Placed Prime Minister in Unfit Vehicle”: NCP Leader Hasnat Abdullah Blasts BNP over July Charter AllegationsBNP Government Has Destroyed All State Institutions in 7 Months, Claims Jamaat Amir Dr. Shafiqur Rahman

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
Over 1,800 Arrested in France as 'Yellow Vest' Cost-of-Living Protests Explode into Nationwide ViolenceInternational Desk • 18 Oct

More World News

Saudi Arabia Orders Remote Work at Landmark 99-Story Kingdom Centre in Riyadh Amid Rising Houthi AttacksInternational Desk • 18 OctWithout US Navy, Gasoline Prices Would Be Triple, Claims US Vice President JD VanceInternational Desk • 18 OctMultiple Casualties Confirmed Following Massive Explosion and Fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in AlbertaInternational Desk • 18 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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Prime suspect Al-Amin remanded for five days in Kalapara infant murder case countryPrime suspect Al-Amin remanded for five days in Kalapara infant murder caseMP Rokon Uddin Babul inaugurates Zobeda Begum Nurani Hafizia Madrasa in Aditmari countryMP Rokon Uddin Babul inaugurates Zobeda Begum Nurani Hafizia Madrasa in AditmariDB Police arrest three with 2 kg cannabis in Mahadevpur drive countryDB Police arrest three with 2 kg cannabis in Mahadevpur driveMP Rezwanul Haq visits Durga Puja pandals in Parbatipur countryMP Rezwanul Haq visits Durga Puja pandals in ParbatipurJournalists form human chains in Purbadhala demanding exemplary punishment for journalist Alif's murder countryJournalists form human chains in Purbadhala demanding exemplary punishment for journalist Alif's murderSecurity restored at Ukhiya central cremation ground following UNO Panna Akhtar's mediation countrySecurity restored at Ukhiya central cremation ground following UNO Panna Akhtar's mediation10 Tourists Dead in Cox's Bazar Resort Fire: Investigation Committee Begins Field Inquiry national10 Tourists Dead in Cox's Bazar Resort Fire: Investigation Committee Begins Field InquiryClothes Distributed and Discussion Meeting Held at Gachbaria Sarbajanin Harimandir religionClothes Distributed and Discussion Meeting Held at Gachbaria Sarbajanin Harimandir

Business Markets & Trade

Markets & Trade
Walton Hi-Tech Sets Capital Market Record by Disbursing 180% Cash Dividend One Day After AGMWalton Hi-Tech Industries Sets Industry Benchmark; Disburses 180% Cash Dividend One Day After 20th AGM Following BDT 1,124.57 Crore Profit in FY 2025–26Gold Rates in Bangladesh Remain Unchanged Today at BDT 2,28,031 per Bhori

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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 Tigers“Vinícius Isn't Getting Enough Respect at Real Madrid”: Coach José Mourinho Backs Brazilian Star Amid Ongoing ControversySports Desk • 18 OctFIFA President Gianni Infantino Arrives in Dhaka for Brief Transit En Route to BhutanNahida Akter Frontrunner to Become Bangladesh Women's New T20 Captain Following Jyoti's Resignation

Entertainment Showbiz & Culture

Showbiz
Actress Sarika Sabrin Captivates Fans with Stunning Blue Gown Photoshoot in Santorini, GreeceDhallywood Star Moushumi Obtains US Green Card, Securing Permanent Residency After Three YearsActress Pori Moni Mesmerizes Fans Dressed as Goddess Durga in Viral Photoshoot“No Contemporary Actor Is Ahead of Me in Bengali Acting”: Ritwick Chakraborty Declares Confidence in TV9 Interview

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.

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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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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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'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

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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
⭐ LeadHSC and Equivalent Exam Results Likely Between October 25–29, Confirms Education BoardInter-Education Board Coordination Committee Proposals Sent to Ministry for Publishing 2026 HSC and Equivalent Results Between October 25 and 29Freshers' Reception Held for Class 11 Students at Carmichael College

Media Press & Broadcasting

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BPJF Forms Human Chain Demanding Unconditional Release of Journalist Kazi ShakilStaff Reporter, Dhaka • 11 Oct
Human chain in front of the National Press Club by Bangladesh Congress protesting the arrest of journalist ShakilBPJF demands unconditional release of detained journalist Kazi Shariful Islam

Health Hospitals & Wellness

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⭐ Lead6 More Dengue Deaths Reported in 24 Hours Across Bangladesh as Annual Death Toll Rises to 3486 Dengue Deaths and 2,088 New Hospitalizations Recorded in 24 Hours; Total Toll Rises to 348 Across BangladeshStaff Reporter • 18 Oct
⭐ Lead7 Measles Deaths Reported in 24 Hours Across Bangladesh as Daily Cases Reach 1,319Bangladesh Reports 7 Measles Deaths and 1,319 New Cases in 24 Hours; Cumulative Fatalities Rise to 1,196 Since March⭐ LeadBangladesh Reports 7 More Dengue Deaths and 1,872 New Hospitalization Cases in 24 Hours

Crime Police & Justice

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10 Tourists Dead in Cox's Bazar Resort Fire: Investigation Committee Begins Field InquirySpecial Correspondent, Cox's Bazar Correspondent • 18 Oct
Main Accused in Shamim Murder Case Arrested in SatkhiraTen tourists killed in Ukhiya resort fire; manager arrested, owners absconding as probe launched

Law Law & Courts

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Journalists form human chains in Purbadhala demanding exemplary punishment for journalist Alif's murderSakhawat Hossain Mamun, Purbadhala (Netrokona) • 18 Oct
Heart-wrenching cries of desperate relative echo after fatal Ukhiya resort fireTen tourists killed in Ukhiya resort fire; manager arrested, owners absconding as probe launched

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

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Clothes Distributed and Discussion Meeting Held at Gachbaria Sarbajanin HarimandirMd. Nurul Alam, Chandanaish (Chattogram) Correspondent • 18 Oct
Essential Commodities and Personal Gifts Distributed by MP Jasim Uddin Ahmed on Sharadiya Durga Puja 2026 in Chandanaish National Flower Shapla Losing Breeding Grounds Due to Wetland Filling in Rupsganj

Freedom Freedom Fighters & 1971

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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

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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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  1. 1Town Hall Meeting Held in Rajshahi Regarding BDT 13,000 Crore Refinancing Schemebusiness · 108 views
  2. 2Motorcyclist Killed in Road Accident on Dhaka-Tangail Highway in Kaliakaircountry · 86 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 · 65 views
  6. 6Long-Term Plans for Safety, Efficiency, and Welfare of Heavy Equipment Operatorsnational · 51 views
  7. 7Case Filed Over Mysterious Disappearance of 10-Month-Old Baby Raiyan in Kalapara; Brother-in-Law Arrestedcountry · 50 views
  8. 8 Ad-hoc Committee of Gurjipara High School in Pirganj Approvedcountry · 50 views

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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