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Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant in Pabna. Photo: Daily Best News Photo: Raktim Raze

Uranium Consignment for First Unit of Rooppur Power Plant Arrives in Bangladesh

TR M S Rahman. Pabna Correspondent•Dhaka• 8 min read
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Strict Action Against Irregularities in Family Card Distribution: State Minister Yasser Khan Choudhury

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Uranium Consignment for First Unit of Rooppur Power Plant Arrives in BangladeshVictory Day Special⭐ Lead Uranium Consignment for First Unit of Rooppur Power Plant Arrives in BangladeshM S Rahman. Pabna Correspondent • 2 Oct Humaiun Seeks Stronger Economic, Defence Ties with Korea Humaiun Seeks Stronger Economic, Defence Ties with KoreaDiplomatic Correspondent • 2 Oct
FSCD Upgrades Strategy for Major Earthquake
Government Welcomes Constructive Criticism: LGRD Minister Dr. Abdul Moyeen Khan

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Strict Action Against Irregularities in Family Card Distribution: State Minister Yasser Khan Choudhury Lawyers Hold Joy Procession in Naogaon to Celebrate PM Tarique Rahman's UNGA Speech

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Landmark: Digital Services Act

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Tennessee Death Row Inmate Christa Pike Survives Lethal Injection Execution Attempt, Prompting Legal Moratorium1995 Murder Convict Hospitalized After Failed Lethal Injection Execution; Tennessee Governor Halts All 2026 Executions Pending Independent AuditInternational Desk • 2 Oct

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Swiss Glaciers Lose 20 Percent of Ice Mass in Five Years Due to Unprecedented HeatwavesInternational Desk • 2 OctFrench High School Protests Escalate Over Education Budget Cuts, Clashes Erupt NationwideInternational Desk • 2 OctInstructional Light Aircraft Crashes Near Kafr Qara in Israel, Leaving 1 Dead and 1 InjuredInternational Desk • 2 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.

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Uranium Consignment for First Unit of Rooppur Power Plant Arrives in Bangladesh national Uranium Consignment for First Unit of Rooppur Power Plant Arrives in Bangladesh Strict Action Against Irregularities in Family Card Distribution: State Minister Yasser Khan Choudhury country Strict Action Against Irregularities in Family Card Distribution: State Minister Yasser Khan ChoudhuryFSCD Upgrades Strategy for Major Earthquake nationalFSCD Upgrades Strategy for Major Earthquake Devastating Fire Destroys Residence in Feni; Losses Estimated at Tk 18 Lakh Including Tk 50k Loan Money country Devastating Fire Destroys Residence in Feni; Losses Estimated at Tk 18 Lakh Including Tk 50k Loan MoneyParbatipur Cloth Merchants Development Association Election Concludes countryParbatipur Cloth Merchants Development Association Election Concludes50 Meters of Bank Protection Dam Collapses in Shariatpur Due to Unplanned Sand Extraction; Padma River Residents Relocate Shops and Homes country50 Meters of Bank Protection Dam Collapses in Shariatpur Due to Unplanned Sand Extraction; Padma River Residents Relocate Shops and HomesDaring Heist in Ishwardi: 6 Cattle Worth BDT 10 Lakh Stolen, Case Preparation Underway crimeDaring Heist in Ishwardi: 6 Cattle Worth BDT 10 Lakh Stolen, Case Preparation UnderwayYouth Detained by Locals for Bicycle Theft in Ishwardi, Handed Over to Police crimeYouth Detained by Locals for Bicycle Theft in Ishwardi, Handed Over to Police

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⭐ Lead Uranium Consignment for First Unit of Rooppur Power Plant Arrives in Bangladesh Humaiun Seeks Stronger Economic, Defence Ties with Korea

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Live • 2nd TestMirpur • Day 3
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Bangladesh

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BAN lead by 192 runs • Mushfiq 67* • Overs 52.3

Bangladesh lead by 192 runs • Mirpur erupts

The TigersKusal Mendis Named Captain as Sri Lanka Announce 15-Member T20I Squad for Pakistan TourPathum Nissanka and Wanindu Hasaranga Ruled Out Due to Injuries; Dushmantha Chameera Included Subject to Fitness for 3-Match Series Starting October 9 in RawalpindiSports Desk • 2 OctBangladesh U-19 Women's Cricket Team Defeats Pakistan by 30 Runs in Tri-Series OpenerSir Alex Ferguson Recalls 'Terrifying' Brain Hemorrhage Recovery and Loss of Speech

Entertainment Showbiz & Culture

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Dev Faces Online Backlash Over On-Stage Antics with Subhashree and Idhika During 'Desu 7' Tripura PromotionsNetizens Label Actor-Director Dev's Over-the-Top On-Stage Caring Gestures as 'Publicity Stunts' Ahead of Durga Puja Release of Desu 7Nushrratt Bharuccha Airlifted to Mumbai via Air Ambulance After Suffering Severe Spine Injury in Bali'Human Relationships Are Troublesome, Let's Focus on Robots': Actress Samira Khan Mahi Sparks Social Media BuzzVidya Balan and R. Balki Reunite After 17 Years for New Tamil Film ProjectNational Award-Winning Paa Duo Reunite for Director Balki's Tamil Venture; Vidya Balan Expands Busy 2026 Slate Alongside Jailer 2 and Priyadarshan Project

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“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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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

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Editorial Views & Analysis

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Why Adults Become Malnourished Despite Eating and Sleeping EnoughNutritionist Lina Akter • 1 Oct
e Comprehensive Efforts Needed to Ensure Safety of Girl ChildrenEditorial: The 'Ghush.Site' Phenomenon and the BDT 552 Crore Message

Education Schools & Universities

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School Student Arrested in Pabna for Celebrating Sheikh Hasina's BirthdayM S Rahman.Pabna • 1 Oct
11 Teachers and Staff Permanently Dismissed, 3 Teachers Demoted at Begum Rokeya University𝐍𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐈 𝐃𝐨𝐣𝐨 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐔𝐀𝐏; 𝐔𝐀𝐏 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫Industry-Oriented AI Training Initiative Supported by Japan's METI and JICA Highlights Bangladesh-Japan Collaboration in Developing Emerging Tech Talent

Media Press & Broadcasting

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Channel i Enters 28th Year: Civic Gathering and Cake Cutting Held in Rangpur Rangpur Bureau • 1 Oct
MP Shimul Biswas Sets Example of Respect by Sitting Aside for Seniors on StagePress Conference Demands Justice Over Land Grab and Banana Plantation Vandalism in Sherpur

Health Hospitals & Wellness

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Balaka Club Launches Cleanliness Drive and Awareness Campaign to Combat Dengue in PirojpurHasan Mamun, Pirojpur Correspondent • 2 Oct
Dengue Claims One More Life in Rangpur, Division Total Reaches Seven⭐ 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

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Daring Heist in Ishwardi: 6 Cattle Worth BDT 10 Lakh Stolen, Case Preparation UnderwayS M Raja, Ishwardi (Pabna) Correspondent • 2 Oct
Youth Detained by Locals for Bicycle Theft in Ishwardi, Handed Over to PoliceLand Dispute Leads to Attack in Osmani Nagar: Saidur Rahman Seeks Safety via Press Conference

Law Law & Courts

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Attack on Sramik Dal Leader's House in Ashulia: 6 Injured Including One ShotOmer Faruk, Savar (Dhaka) • 2 Oct
Three-Way Collision Kills Autorickshaw Driver in FeniPolice Arrest 3 Inter-District Robbers with Local Weapons in Chittagong Highway RaidJorarganj Police Intercept Armed Gang Preparing for Highway Robbery on Baraiyarhat-Khagrachhari Road; Sharp Weapons and Masks Confiscated

Feature Long Reads

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Food Distributed to Underprivileged People on Abrar's 6th Birthday in PirojpurHasan Mamun. Pirojpur • 2 Oct
Why Adults Become Malnourished Despite Eating and Sleeping EnoughLong 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.

Religion Faith & Festivals

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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

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Galachipa 4-km Road Dilapidated, Thousands Suffer Year-Round Masud Rahman. Galachipa (Patuakhali) • 1 Oct
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.MuseumLiberation War Museum Opens New Gallery in AgargaonLetters from the front, a bloodied school satchel, a wireless set that carried victory news — memory, catalogued.

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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