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HSC and Equivalent Exam Results Likely Between October 25–29, Confirms Education Board1 / 6
Officials preparing the 2026 HSC and equivalent examination results at the Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee office in Dhaka on Monday.Photo: Raktim Raze

HSC and Equivalent Exam Results Likely Between October 25–29, Confirms Education Board

Inter-Education Board Coordination Committee Proposals Sent to Ministry for Publishing 2026 HSC and Equivalent Results Between October 25 and 29

TR Staff Reporter•Dhaka• 8 min read
Politics

Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader's Uttara Residence Vandalized by Unidentified Mob

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

Business

Updates on Tk 1,813 crore development work to be shared with public every two months: RCC Administrator

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

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National Across Bangladesh

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Fire Breaks Out at Manzur Khan Plaza in Chawkbazar, 5 Fire Service Units MobilizedVictory Day SpecialFire Breaks Out at Manzur Khan Plaza in Chawkbazar, 5 Fire Service Units MobilizedFire Enfulgs Sixth Floor Shop at Manzur Khan Plaza in Chawkbazar; 5 Fire Service Units Fighting Blaze Amid Heavy SmokeStaff Reporter • 12 OctLPG Traders Announce Two-Day Nationwide Sales Closure Over Supply Bottlenecks and Retail HarassmentLPG Traders Announce Two-Day Nationwide Sales Closure Over Supply Bottlenecks and Retail HarassmentLP Gas Traders Cooperative Association Declares Shut Down of All Cylinder Retail Outlets Across Bangladesh This Thursday and Friday; Alleges Market Monopoly by 5 Major Distributors as 12kg Cylinders Surge Beyond Tk 2,000Staff Reporter • 12 Oct
Bangladesh and European Union Bilateral Summit Agrees to Combat Human Trafficking and Expand Skilled Labor Access
"My Duty Is to Guarantee Rights as Citizens, Not by Religion," Declares Prime Minister Tarique Rahman

“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
Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader's Uttara Residence Vandalized by Unidentified MobCrowd Hurled Bricks and Stones at GM Quader's Sector 7 Uttara Residence, Shattering Windowpanes; Police Launch Investigation as Attackers Flee Before Force ArrivalProtesters Stage Sit-In Outside Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader's Uttara Residence Demanding ArrestDemonstrators Under 'Anti-Autocracy Mass Public' Banner Block Uttara Road Outside Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader's House; Accuse Leadership of Secret Ties With Deposed Sheikh Hasina and Legitimizing Past Regimes

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
US Economists Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford Awarded 2026 Nobel Prize in Economic SciencesRoyal Swedish Academy of Sciences Awards 2026 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences to Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford for Developing Microeconomic Foundations of Macroeconomic Stabilization ModelsInternational Desk • 12 Oct

More World News

Delhi Police De-notifies Jantar Mantar as Designated Protest Site, Designates Three Alternative GroundsInternational Desk • 12 Oct139 Migrants Dead and 84 Missing After Overcrowded Boat Capsizes Off Djibouti Coast Near Bab al-MandebInternational Desk • 12 OctRahul Gandhi Claims 50% of Indian Police and Paramilitary Personnel Support Ongoing ProtestsStaff Reporter • 12 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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Rally and discussion meeting held in Dobaura marking National Girl Child Day country Rally and discussion meeting held in Dobaura marking National Girl Child Day Leaders of Bishwanath Model Press Club and Golapganj Press Club hold courtesy meeting country Leaders of Bishwanath Model Press Club and Golapganj Press Club hold courtesy meeting15 fishermen detained for catching hilsa in Padma river defying ban in Jajira, Shariatpur country15 fishermen detained for catching hilsa in Padma river defying ban in Jajira, ShariatpurAudacious theft at Ishwardi Municipal Crematorium; copper wiring stolen for over 10th time countryAudacious theft at Ishwardi Municipal Crematorium; copper wiring stolen for over 10th timeMunshiganj Police ramp up surveillance and supervision to ensure security during Durga Puja countryMunshiganj Police ramp up surveillance and supervision to ensure security during Durga Puja Updates on Tk 1,813 crore development work to be shared with public every two months: RCC Administrator country Updates on Tk 1,813 crore development work to be shared with public every two months: RCC AdministratorConflicting allegations over vandalism and occupation of Rangpur Lions Club office, heated situation countryConflicting allegations over vandalism and occupation of Rangpur Lions Club office, heated situation18th founding anniversary of Begum Rokeya University celebrated with vibrant events country18th founding anniversary of Begum Rokeya University celebrated with vibrant events

Business Markets & Trade

Markets & Trade
Updates on Tk 1,813 crore development work to be shared with public every two months: RCC AdministratorGlobal Oil Prices Decline as Russian Diesel Pledges and Energy Truce Talks Ease Immediate Supply ConcernsBrent Crude Drops to $103.18 and WTI to $90.31 as US Announces Russian Fuel Influx and Russia-Ukraine Energy Facility Ceasefire; Ongoing Middle East Attacks and Hormuz Drone Strikes Keep Prices Above $100

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SRSaudi RiyalTk 32.72Tk 32.95

Startup Spotlight

Chattogram Fintech ‘PayRupali’ Raises $12m Series A

To bring QR payments to 5 lakh village merchants by 2027.

DSEX Index ▲ 42.18 (+0.7%)

5,842.31

Turnover Tk 1,240cr

USD / BDT

Tk 123.14

Gold / Vori

Tk 192,700

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Sports Scores & Fixtures

Scores & Fixtures
Live • 2nd TestMirpur • Day 3
BD

Bangladesh

1st inn: 312 all out

178/4

SL

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"Barca is Bigger Than Messi," Fumes Former President Joan Gaspart Over Delayed Farewell CeremonyFormer FC Barcelona President Joan Gaspart Criticizes Lionel Messi for Withholding Official Camp Nou Farewell, Warning That the Club Supersedes Any Individual Player Amid Boardroom FrictionSports Desk • 12 OctBangladesh Lead Swells to 443 Runs at Lunch on Day 4 Led by Litton-Miraz Unbroken Century StandLitton Das Becomes 5th Bangladeshi Batter to Cross 9,000 International Runs

Entertainment Showbiz & Culture

Showbiz
Dhallywood Quartet Raihan Rafi, Tama Mirza, Samira Khan Mahi, and Tanjia Zaman Mithila Celebrate Award Wins in New YorkFilmmaker Raihan Rafi and Actresses Tama Mirza, Samira Khan Mahi, and Tanjia Zaman Mithila Pictured With Trophies in New York Following the 2026 Dhallywood Awards GalaAamir Khan's Niece Zayn Marie Displays Bruises Following Mumbai Police DetentionFuneral of Veteran Actress Nasima Khan Set for Oct 15 Awaiting US-Based Son's Return; Younger Son Remains MissingEktaa R. Kapoor Announces Sequel to 'The Dirty Picture' 15 Years After Vidya Balan's Box Office Hit

Now Showing • Dhaka

  • Toofan 2 — Star Cineplex9.1 ★
  • Dorod — Blockbuster8.4 ★
  • 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

“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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Rangpur's new potential in banana cultivation, obstacles and conservation crisisM F Zaman,Rangpur Bureau • 11 Oct
'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 FarewellShahjalal International Airport: Passenger Suffering and the Accountability of Governance

Education Schools & Universities

All education
Conflicting allegations over vandalism and occupation of Rangpur Lions Club office, heated situation Rangpur Bureau • 12 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 29Attempted takeover of Rangpur Lions Club leaves school and college teachers and students terrified

Media Press & Broadcasting

All media
18th founding anniversary of Begum Rokeya University celebrated with vibrant eventsRangpur Bureau • 12 Oct
BPJF Forms Human Chain Demanding Unconditional Release of Journalist Kazi ShakilBPJF Forms Human Chain Demanding Unconditional Release of Journalist Kazi Shakil

Health Hospitals & Wellness

All health
One Dead, 96 Infected with Dengue in 24 Hours in ChittagongChittagong Bureau • 11 Oct
Navy Officer Sakil Ahmed, Pride of Chakaria, Dies of Dengue⭐ LeadDengue Death Toll Reaches 299 as Bangladesh Records 1,631 New Hospitalizations in 24 HoursHealth Directorate Reports 4 New Deaths and Surge in Hospital Admissions, Bringing Total Cases to 97,082 Nationwide as October Fatality Count Rises

Crime Police & Justice

All crime
15 fishermen detained for catching hilsa in Padma river defying ban in Jajira, ShariatpurShariatpur Correspondent • 12 Oct
Audacious theft at Ishwardi Municipal Crematorium; copper wiring stolen for over 10th timeMobile video goes viral as woman bound to tree and tortured over affair allegations in Faridpur; police launch hunt for two suspects

Law Law & Courts

All law
Three Fishermen Arrested with Current Nets in Mother Hilsa Protection Drive in NariaDistrict Representative, Shariatpur • 11 Oct
5 Accused Arrested with Drugs and Warrants in Special Police Drive in ChandanaishStrict Action Against Miscreants Disrupting Durga Puja Across 11 Upazilas: Naogaon SP Tarikul Islam

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

All religion
National Flower Shapla Losing Breeding Grounds Due to Wetland Filling in Rupsganj Apon Sarkar, Rupsganj Correspondent • 11 Oct
Kashful Continues to Spread Serenity in Rupsganj Amid AutumnHeritageHistoric Mosques of Bagerhat Get Conservation GrantThe Sixty Dome Mosque leads a list of Sultanate-era treasures receiving emergency restoration funds.

Freedom Freedom Fighters & 1971

All stories
Munshiganj Police ramp up surveillance and supervision to ensure security during Durga PujaMahabub Alam Babu, Munshiganj • 12 Oct
National Flower Shapla Losing Breeding Grounds Due to Wetland Filling in RupsganjKashful Continues to Spread Serenity in Rupsganj Amid Autumn

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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