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Victory Day Special Houthi missile attack on military camp in Yemen kills over 30AFP, Dubai • 19 Oct
Sri Lanka implements nationwide electricity rationing following major coal plant breakdownInternational Desk • 19 Oct“The Padma Bridge is a symbol of our self-respect.”
— In Focus: The South Rises, special supplement inside
⭐ LeadPrime Minister Tarique Rahman to visit three divisions tomorrow to greet Durga Puja devotees
JU Professor Dr Shamima Sultana reflects on ethical removal of Sheikh Hasina's portrait during July Uprising34
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 →
Houthi missile attack on military camp in Yemen kills over 30AFP, Dubai • 19 OctMore World News
Sri 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
Over 1,800 Arrested in France as 'Yellow Vest' Cost-of-Living Protests Explode into Nationwide ViolenceInternational Desk • 18 OctSource: Daily Best News World Desk
crimeBodies of Housewife and Her Two Children Recovered in Chirirbandar; 3 Detained
countryNewly Appointed AC (Land) Holds Exchange of Views Meeting with Journalists in Bishwanath
countryAwami League Activist Hacked to Death Near Home in Broad Daylight in Rangpur
country Five Arrested and Five Motorcycles Recovered During Investigation of a Single Stolen Bike in Rangpur
country Huge Crowds Gather for Kumari Puja During Durga Puja in Rangpur
countryTwo DB Officials Closed in Savar Over Allegations of Extortion Using Narcotics
countryDIG Chattogram Range Visits Gachbaria Harimandir Puja Mandap
countryRelatives robbed of gold and mobile at Assort HospitalLive mid-market • Buying / Selling (BDT)
| Currency | Buy | Sell |
|---|---|---|
| $US Dollar | Tk 122.97 | Tk 123.83 |
| €Euro | Tk 138.03 | Tk 139.00 |
| £British Pound | Tk 163.89 | Tk 165.04 |
| SRSaudi Riyal | Tk 32.79 | Tk 33.02 |
Startup Spotlight
Chattogram Fintech ‘PayRupali’ Raises $12m Series A
To bring QR payments to 5 lakh village merchants by 2027.
5,842.31
Turnover Tk 1,240cr
USD / BDT
Tk 123.40
Gold / Vori
Tk 191,700
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Maha Ashtami celebrated with devotion and anjali across 17 Puja mandaps in Kalapara
Maha Ashtami celebrated with Kumari Puja, Sandhi Puja across Bangladesh
Actress Sarika Sabrin Captivates Fans with Stunning Blue Gown Photoshoot in Santorini, GreeceDhallywood Star Moushumi Obtains US Green Card, Securing Permanent Residency After Three YearsNow Showing • Dhaka
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.
Tigers, film heroines, peacocks and mosques — the streets of Dhaka carry Bengal’s loudest, proudest art form.
“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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“Two wheels, one chain — everybody must pedal, sir!”
— Kibria, Staff Cartoonist
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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 Oct
2:16Demand grows to replace cyber governance with digital rights and human empowerment, Photo: Daily Best News8 Oct
2:09Analysts strongly criticize state surveillance and authoritarian rule under the guise of cyber security, Photo: Daily Best News8 Oct
MP Inspects Mohammad Ali Hospital in Bogura, Directs Authorities to Ensure CleanlinessM A Majid, Bogura Correspondent • 19 Oct
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
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 JancrimeBodies of Housewife and Her Two Children Recovered in Chirirbandar; 3 DetainedcountryNewly Appointed AC (Land) Holds Exchange of Views Meeting with Journalists in BishwanathcountryAwami League Activist Hacked to Death Near Home in Broad Daylight in Rangpurcountry Five Arrested and Five Motorcycles Recovered During Investigation of a Single Stolen Bike in Rangpur❁ Every morning, in your inbox ❁
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