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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman transferring incentives digitally to sugarcane farmers in Rajshahi. Photo: Daily Best NewsPhoto: Raktim Raze

PM Tarique Rahman Provides Tk 12 Crore Incentives to 38,970 Sugarcane Farmers in Rajshahi Region

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Politics

No Quarter Even for My Own Son If Involved in Extortion: Environment Minister Issues Zero Tolerance Directive

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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National Across Bangladesh

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Primary Teachers Announce Six-Step Movement Pressing for 11th Grade Pay ScaleVictory Day SpecialPrimary Teachers Announce Six-Step Movement Pressing for 11th Grade Pay ScaleDaily Best News Desk • 20 OctAdditional DIG Zahir OSD Following DB Raid and Drug Recovery at Rented HouseAdditional DIG Zahir OSD Following DB Raid and Drug Recovery at Rented HouseDaily Best News Desk • 20 Oct
PM Tarique Rahman Provides Tk 12 Crore Incentives to 38,970 Sugarcane Farmers in Rajshahi Region
84 Detained, Including 26 Women, During DB Raid on Rented House of Additional DIG in Dhaka’s 300-Feet Area

“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
No Quarter Even for My Own Son If Involved in Extortion: Environment Minister Issues Zero Tolerance DirectiveAdvocate Atiqur Rahman Visits Puja Mandaps in Boali, Kaliakair

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
CNN Analysis: Are the Riots Sweeping France a Sign of a Political Crisis? International Desk • 20 Oct

More World News

Houthi missile attack on military camp in Yemen kills over 30AFP, Dubai • 19 OctSri Lanka implements nationwide electricity rationing following major coal plant breakdownInternational Desk • 19 Oct Starshield speed limits slowing down frontline response, says President Volodymyr ZelenskyyInternational Desk • 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

MP Fazle Huda Babul Distributes Bicycles to Village Police across 10 Unions in Mahadevbpur countryMP Fazle Huda Babul Distributes Bicycles to Village Police across 10 Unions in MahadevbpurAdditional IGP Khandaker Rafiqul Islam Inspects Durga Puja Mandaps in Faridpur countryAdditional IGP Khandaker Rafiqul Islam Inspects Durga Puja Mandaps in FaridpurNo Quarter Even for My Own Son If Involved in Extortion: Environment Minister Issues Zero Tolerance Directive politicsNo Quarter Even for My Own Son If Involved in Extortion: Environment Minister Issues Zero Tolerance Directive70 Sacks of Smuggled Fertilizer Seized in Aditmari, 1 Sentenced to Jail country70 Sacks of Smuggled Fertilizer Seized in Aditmari, 1 Sentenced to JailAdvocate Atiqur Rahman Visits Puja Mandaps in Boali, Kaliakair politicsAdvocate Atiqur Rahman Visits Puja Mandaps in Boali, KaliakairBurglars Break Locks of 5 Neighboring Houses in One Night, Loot Cash and Gold in Shibganj countryBurglars Break Locks of 5 Neighboring Houses in One Night, Loot Cash and Gold in ShibganjMunshiganj DB Raids Rarikhali: 1 Arrested with 500 Yaba Pills countryMunshiganj DB Raids Rarikhali: 1 Arrested with 500 Yaba PillsExecution of Two Bangladeshis in Saudi Arabia: Workers’ Organizations Demand Embassy Accountability and Issue 6-Point Demand in Savar countryExecution of Two Bangladeshis in Saudi Arabia: Workers’ Organizations Demand Embassy Accountability and Issue 6-Point Demand in Savar

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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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

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

Bangladesh lead by 192 runs • Mirpur erupts

The TigersShuvagata reaches 7000-run, 300-wicket double in first-class cricketSports Desk • 19 OctNayeem's maiden ton, Shuvagata record highlight NCL Day 2“Vinícius Isn't Getting Enough Respect at Real Madrid”: Coach José Mourinho Backs Brazilian Star Amid Ongoing Controversy

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

Now Showing • Dhaka

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  • Priyo Maloti — Shyamoli9.4 ★
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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— Sharmin Akter, Rangpur

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— 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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Ministry of Education Directs UGC to Assess Feasibility for Agricultural University in PabnaM. S. Rahman, Pabna Correspondent • 20 Oct
Golzar, Mohabbat, and Monir elected as Chairperson, Secretary, and Treasurer in Bishwanath Probashi Education Trust UK biennial electionFoundation Stone Laid for Six-Story Building at BIAM Model School and College in Bogura

Media Press & Broadcasting

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Primary Teachers Announce Six-Step Movement Pressing for 11th Grade Pay ScaleDaily Best News Desk • 20 Oct
Media is a key pillar of democratic system: President Mirza Fakhrul Islam AlamgirBPJF Forms Human Chain Demanding Unconditional Release of Journalist Kazi Shakil

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⭐ 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 Bangladesh

Crime Police & Justice

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70 Sacks of Smuggled Fertilizer Seized in Aditmari, 1 Sentenced to JailMd. Golap Mia, Lalmonirhat Correspondent • 20 Oct
Burglars Break Locks of 5 Neighboring Houses in One Night, Loot Cash and Gold in ShibganjMunshiganj DB Raids Rarikhali: 1 Arrested with 500 Yaba Pills

Law Law & Courts

All law
Additional IGP Khandaker Rafiqul Islam Inspects Durga Puja Mandaps in FaridpurSheikh Foyez Ahmed, Faridpur Correspondent • 20 Oct
70 Sacks of Smuggled Fertilizer Seized in Aditmari, 1 Sentenced to JailBurglars Break Locks of 5 Neighboring Houses in One Night, Loot Cash and Gold in Shibganj

Feature Long Reads

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Meherunnesa Mila’s heart-wrenching cries reflect the devastating loss of six family members in Cox’s Bazar resort fire Special Correspondent, Cox's Bazar • 19 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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From Musical Partners to Life Partners: Singer EJ marries Producer Sam KimEntertainment Correspondent • 20 Oct
Ayushmann-Sara Ali’s Movie Faces Ban in Nepal Ahead of ReleaseDeputy Commissioner Inspects Durga Puja Mandaps in Munshiganj's Tongibari and Louhajang

Freedom Freedom Fighters & 1971

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Kumari Puja draws large crowds of devotees at Pabna Ramakrishna SevasramMS Rahman, Pabna Staff Reporter • 19 Oct
Farmer Abu Hanif Bhuiyan finds success growing pesticide-free bottle gourds in BrahmanbariaSolar-powered irrigation reshapes farming in Bangladesh’s Barind region

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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  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 · 87 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 · 78 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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