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President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir spoke at a state reception and exchange of greetings held in Bangabhaban on the occasion of Sharadiya Durga Puja and Bijoya Dashami 2026. Photo:Daily Best News Photo: Raktim Raze

President Conveys Dashami Greetings, Urges Youths to Stand Up for Truth, Justice

TR National Desk•Dhaka• 8 min read
Politics

Fertilizer Dealers Appointed Through Syndicate: Jatiya Party Leaders, Awami League Supporters, MP's Niece-in-Law, and BNP Leaders Among Appointees

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

Business

BSEC Issues New Rules: Private Companies Can Now List Directly on the Stock Market

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

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President Conveys Dashami Greetings, Urges Youths to Stand Up for Truth, JusticeVictory Day Special⭐ Lead President Conveys Dashami Greetings, Urges Youths to Stand Up for Truth, JusticeNational Desk • 21 Oct Religion is personal, state belongs to all: Zahid Religion is personal, state belongs to all: ZahidDinajpur Correspondent • 21 Oct
Govt committed to religious harmony, equal rights for all: Rabiul
Bijoya Dashami being celebrated with traditional Sindur Khela at mandaps

“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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Fertilizer Dealers Appointed Through Syndicate: Jatiya Party Leaders, Awami League Supporters, MP's Niece-in-Law, and BNP Leaders Among Appointees⭐ LeadPoliticians Must Become Corruption-Free First: Law Minister

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
Israel becomes Pacific Islands Forum partnerInternational Desk • 21 Oct

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Sudan army strike in disputed territory kills 53: local authoritiesInternational Desk • 21 Oct CNN Analysis: Are the Riots Sweeping France a Sign of a Political Crisis? International Desk • 20 Oct Houthi missile attack on military camp in Yemen kills over 30AFP, Dubai • 19 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

Munshiganj Police hold monthly welfare meeting, master parade, and crime review session countryMunshiganj Police hold monthly welfare meeting, master parade, and crime review sessionBGB Conducts Separate Drives in Panchbibi and Mongla, Seizes Aphrodisiac Syrup and Tapentadol Tablets crimeBGB Conducts Separate Drives in Panchbibi and Mongla, Seizes Aphrodisiac Syrup and Tapentadol TabletsThree Tourists Drown, Two Missing While Bathing at Himchhari Beach countryThree Tourists Drown, Two Missing While Bathing at Himchhari BeachDhak Drums, Sindur Khela, and Tearful Farewells: Goddess Durga Immersed in the Ocean religionDhak Drums, Sindur Khela, and Tearful Farewells: Goddess Durga Immersed in the OceanCase Filed Against Female Doctor and 2 Others Over Assault on Woman Staff Member in Kalapara crimeCase Filed Against Female Doctor and 2 Others Over Assault on Woman Staff Member in Kalapara3 Members of 'Honeytrap' Gang Arrested in Ashulia for Abduction and Extortion crime3 Members of 'Honeytrap' Gang Arrested in Ashulia for Abduction and ExtortionSharadiya Durga Puja Concludes with Idol Immersion in Matamuhuri River in Chakaria countrySharadiya Durga Puja Concludes with Idol Immersion in Matamuhuri River in ChakariaCrows' Calls Fading Away in Pirganj Town, Leaving Behind Only Early Morning Memories countryCrows' Calls Fading Away in Pirganj Town, Leaving Behind Only Early Morning Memories

Business Markets & Trade

Markets & Trade
BSEC Issues New Rules: Private Companies Can Now List Directly on the Stock Market Net FDI Increases in Bangladesh, But New Capital Investments Decline

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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

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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 TigersState Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque Inaugurates Biogas Plant and Motivation Training in Matamuhuri UpazilaMd. Saidul Haque Chowdhury, Matamuhuri ( Cox's Bazar) • 21 OctShuvagata reaches 7000-run, 300-wicket double in first-class cricketNayeem's maiden ton, Shuvagata record highlight NCL Day 2

Entertainment Showbiz & Culture

Showbiz
BSTI Mobile Court Fines Three Establishments Tk 2.5 Lakh in MunshiganjMaha Ashtami celebrated with devotion and anjali across 17 Puja mandaps in Kalapara Maha Ashtami celebrated with Kumari Puja, Sandhi Puja across BangladeshActress Sarika Sabrin Captivates Fans with Stunning Blue Gown Photoshoot in Santorini, Greece

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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

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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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Concluding Session of Bogura Jamaat’s Rukan Study Camp Held M. A. Majid, Bogura Correspondent • 21 Oct
Ministry of Education Directs UGC to Assess Feasibility for Agricultural University in PabnaGolzar, Mohabbat, and Monir elected as Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer in Bishwanath Probashi Education Trust UK biennial election

Media Press & Broadcasting

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Daily Munshiganjer Barta Celebrates Anniversary by Receiving Floral GreetingsMahabub Alam Babu, Munshiganj Correspondent • 21 Oct
Primary Teachers Announce Six-Step Movement Pressing for 11th Grade Pay ScaleMedia is a key pillar of democratic system: President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir

Health Hospitals & Wellness

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Dr Zubaida Rahman Calls for Nationwide Awareness and Screening Campaign to Prevent OsteoporosisNational Desk • 20 Oct
MP Inspects Mohammad Ali Hospital in Bogura, Directs Authorities to Ensure Cleanliness⭐ LeadBangladesh Reports 7 More Dengue Deaths and 1,872 New Hospitalization Cases in 24 Hours

Crime Police & Justice

All crime
BGB Conducts Separate Drives in Panchbibi and Mongla, Seizes Aphrodisiac Syrup and Tapentadol TabletsHili Correspondent, Hili, Hili Correspondent • 21 Oct
Case Filed Against Female Doctor and 2 Others Over Assault on Woman Staff Member in Kalapara3 Members of 'Honeytrap' Gang Arrested in Ashulia for Abduction and Extortion

Law Law & Courts

All law
3 Members of 'Honeytrap' Gang Arrested in Ashulia for Abduction and ExtortionSavar Correspondent • 21 Oct
15 Sacks of Fertilizer Transported Without Receipt in Haripur: Van Driver FinedThree Police Personnel Injured in Attack While Trying to Arrest Warrant-Listed Accused in Bhaluka

Feature Long Reads

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Field Workers Express Anger at National Life Insurance Meeting in Osmaninagar; Allegations of Discrimination Regarding FoodMamunur Rahman, Osmaninagar (Sylhet) • 21 Oct
Meherunnesa Mila’s heart-wrenching cries reflect the devastating loss of six family members in Cox’s Bazar resort fireLong 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

All religion
Dhak Drums, Sindur Khela, and Tearful Farewells: Goddess Durga Immersed in the OceanSayeed Mohammed Anwar, Cox's Bazar, District Correspondent • 21 Oct
Sharadiya Durga Puja Concludes with Idol Immersion in Matamuhuri River in Chakaria Religion is personal, state belongs to all: Zahid

Freedom Freedom Fighters & 1971

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Field Workers Express Anger at National Life Insurance Meeting in Osmaninagar; Allegations of Discrimination Regarding FoodMamunur Rahman, Osmaninagar (Sylhet) • 21 Oct
⭐ Lead Rooftop solar systems at DC, divisional offices to generate 5.07 MW electricityKumari Puja draws large crowds of devotees at Pabna Ramakrishna Sevasram

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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  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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