Dhaka Magazine
No constitutional amendment proposal in Parliament's next session
No proposal from the special committee on constitutional amendment is coming in the upcoming fourth session of the 13th National Parliament. This session, scheduled to begin on November 9, has been convened mainly due to constitutional obligation.
Detailed discussion held in special committee on procedure for forming caretaker government: Home Minister
Demand for a 100-year master plan to ease Gazipur traffic congestion; call for review of BRT
Accepting the referendum verdict would have solved many problems: Dr. Shafiqur Rahman
New law coming to tackle extortion; police will be able to file cases without complaint
45 die from ‘soil fever’ in Thailand, alert issued
Letter in Shahjalal shrine donation box seeking BNP organizational reform
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UNO calls himself 'BNP leader' while applauding MP's political remarks
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Sheikh Hasina should return to the country, people want to see her trial: Mir Shah Alam
Crime
Singer Asif Akbar's car shot at in capital's Magbazar
National
Five more die of dengue, 1,898 hospitalized
National
8 die of measles and its symptoms in 24 hours, 1,065 newly infected
National
Active community participation essential to preserve intangible cultural heritage: Cultural Minister
Politics
Jamaat deputy chief's WhatsApp hacked, call for caution in transactions
National
A father has the right to slap without waiting for justice to protect his daughter: Mahbub Kabir Milan
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•11 hours ago
UNO calls himself 'BNP leader' while applauding MP's political remarks
Golam Rabbani Sardar, Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) of Pirganj Upazila, has come under criticism for applauding the political remarks of the MP of the Thakurgaon-3 constituency.
Country
•11 hours ago
Sheikh Hasina should return to the country, people want to see her trial: Mir Shah Alam
State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shah Alam said that Sheikh Hasina should return to the country—the people of the country want that too, because people are waiting to see her trial.
Crime
•12 hours ago
Singer Asif Akbar's car shot at in capital's Magbazar
A shooting occurred targeting the personal car of singer and former Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) director Asif Akbar in Magbazar in the capital.
National
•12 hours ago
Five more die of dengue, 1,898 hospitalized
In the last 24 hours, five more people have died from dengue infection across the country. At the same time, 1,898 people have been admitted to hospital.
National
•12 hours ago
8 die of measles and its symptoms in 24 hours, 1,065 newly infected
In the last 24 hours, eight people have died across the country from measles and its symptoms. At the same time, 1,065 people have been newly infected with suspected and confirmed measles.
No constitutional amendment proposal in Parliament's next session
No proposal from the special committee on constitutional amendment is coming in the upcoming fourth session of the 13th National Parliament. This session, scheduled to begin on November 9, has been convened mainly due to constitutional obligation.
Detailed discussion held in special committee on procedure for forming caretaker government: Home Minister
11 hours ago
Demand for a 100-year master plan to ease Gazipur traffic congestion; call for review of BRT
11 hours ago
Accepting the referendum verdict would have solved many problems: Dr. Shafiqur Rahman
11 hours ago
New law coming to tackle extortion; police will be able to file cases without complaint
11 hours ago
45 die from ‘soil fever’ in Thailand, alert issued
11 hours ago
Letter in Shahjalal shrine donation box seeking BNP organizational reform
11 hours ago
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•12 hours ago
Active community participation essential to preserve intangible cultural heritage: Cultural Minister
Minister of Cultural Affairs Nitai Roy Chowdhury said active participation of local people and communities is very important to protect the country's intangible cultural heritage and identity. Noting that unity in diversity is Bangladesh's core cultural strength, he stressed ensuring the involvement of people from all classes and professions.
Politics
•16 hours ago
Jamaat deputy chief's WhatsApp hacked, call for caution in transactions
The WhatsApp account of Professor Mujibur Rahman, Deputy Amir of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, has been hacked.
National
•16 hours ago
A father has the right to slap without waiting for justice to protect his daughter: Mahbub Kabir Milan
Former Additional Secretary Mahbub Kabir Milan has said that any father has the ability to slap or kick to protect his daughter from any beast without waiting for justice.
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Government will take strict action to prevent rape in madrasas: Religious Affairs Minister
16 hours ago
Ambassador Mushfiqul Fazal Ansari becomes Senior Fellow of South Asia Foresight Network
1 day ago
Hajj portal closed for three days for maintenance
1 day ago
Body of Shahed, killed in missile attack in Riyadh, brought home; received by State Minister for Foreign Affairs
1 day ago
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Demand for a 100-year master plan to ease Gazipur traffic congestion; call for review of BRT
Accepting the referendum verdict would have solved many problems: Dr. Shafiqur Rahman
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UNO calls himself 'BNP leader' while applauding MP's political remarks
Sheikh Hasina should return to the country, people want to see her trial: Mir Shah Alam
Altercation between MP Rumin Farhana and OC in Sarail: Police file GD
Home Minister meddling in other ministries, leaving his own: Jamaat Ameer
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Dhaka-Kathmandu wants to strengthen relations through cricket and sports diplomacy
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National-level international standard tournament to be arranged for special needs athletes: State Minister for Youth and Sports
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Messi returns home 'ahead of final match'
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Notun Kuri Sports-2026: Residential Training Camp Begins
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Prime Minister Tareq Rahman's Five-Day UN Visit
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A New Chapter in the Internationalization of the Bangladeshi Taka
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Is the world merely a playground for the powerful?
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An LNG Terminal on Land Is Essential to Ensure Energy Security
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Entertainment
More ›Sara Ali Khan breaks down in tears while going to pray at Golden Temple
Ahead of the release of the upcoming film ‘Udta Teer’, Bollywood stars Sara Ali Khan and Ayushmann Khurrana prayed at the Golden Temple in Amritsar on Dashami.
Zaher Alvi returns to acting after seven months
After going to jail in a case over his wife's death, small-screen actor Zaher Alvi has returned to acting after a long seven-month break. He announced the start of new work through several posts on social media.
Keya Payel shares feelings after performing Umrah, stern message to negative commenters
Small-screen actress Keya Payel has performed Umrah in the holy Mecca. She expressed her feelings by sharing a video recorded in front of the Kaaba on social media. At the same time, the actress also warned negative commenters.
What all one has to do for two rupees: Kaushani
Tollywood actress Kaushani Mukherjee caught the audience's attention as the character 'Jhimli' in the film 'Bahurupi'. After nearly two years, she is returning to the same character in the film 'Bahurupi: The Golden Daku'. The film is scheduled to be released in theatres on October 15.
Nusrat Seriously Injured on Shooting Set, Preparations Underway to Take Her to Mumbai by Air Ambulance
Bollywood actress Nusrat Bharucha has been seriously injured while shooting in Bali, Indonesia. She sustained a serious injury to her spine in an accident on the shooting set. She was later admitted to a local hospital.
I will leave the court only with justice: Tanjin Tisha
Actress Tanjin Tisha, appearing in court in a case over fraud and breach of trust involving a saree worth Tk 28,800, expressed hope of getting justice.
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Economy •
Bangladesh Bank website shut for third consecutive day over cybersecurity
Following a global cybersecurity alert, Bangladesh Bank's website has been shut for the third consecutive day. To ensure full protection, the authorities shut down the website at noon last Thursday (October 22). However, although the website is shut, the daily and normal activities of commercial banks with the central bank are continuing.
21 hours ago
Industry •
Anger over expired committee at Keraniganj Garments Association, allegations of embezzlement
In Dhaka's traditional Keraniganj Garments Traders and Shop Owners Cooperative Association Limited, the crisis of legitimate leadership has intensified due to the absence of elections for a long time. Allegations have arisen that after the political changeover in September 2024, several BNP leaders, by showing resignation, assumed new leadership without an election. Although the tenure of this committee ended in October 2025, they are still holding their posts.
1 day ago
Economy •
Bangladesh seeks $13.77 billion loan from World Bank to cope with country's economic pressure
Bangladesh has sought a total of $13.77 billion in foreign loans and assistance from the World Bank to tackle the country's economic crisis, strengthen foreign exchange reserves, and carry out long-term structural reforms, including in the banking sector. This includes $2.77 billion in project financing and $1 billion in budget support in the current 2026-27 fiscal year, and an additional $10 billion loan proposal over the next three years under the proposed ‘Resilience, Reform and Investment Partnership’ (RRIP) framework.
1 day ago
Economy •
Shops and shopping malls will close at 8 pm from today
The special permission to keep shops, markets and shopping malls open until 10 pm on the occasion of Sharadiya Durga Puja has expired. As a result, from today, Friday (23 October), all shopping centres in the country will again remain open from 11 am to 8 pm under the previous rule.
1 day ago
Lifestyle
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Lifestyle •
Why do forks usually have four tines?
Using a fork to eat chow mein, noodles, pasta, or other foods is now very common. But why does an ordinary fork most often have four tines, rather than three or five—behind this lies long-standing practical experience and design evolution.
2 weeks ago
Lifestyle •
Today is International Coffee Day
Today, October 1, is International Coffee Day. The day is observed to recognize the contributions of all those involved, including farmers, workers, and traders, connected with coffee production and supply systems.
3 weeks ago
Health •
Morning headache and fatigue: when to be alert
Headache after waking up, heaviness in the head, or fatigue all day is common for many. Irregular sleep, lack of adequate rest, prolonged mobile phone use at night, and repeated waking can be among the main causes.
4 weeks ago
Lifestyle •
Does keeping a water bottle in the fridge reduce the electricity bill?
Keeping water-filled bottles in the empty space of the fridge can help somewhat in keeping the internal temperature relatively stable. But there is no guarantee that this will significantly reduce the electricity bill.
1 month ago
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Why good and skilled employees also leave their jobs
Although employees leaving their jobs is a normal part of professional life, if skilled employees leave an organization consistently, the matter needs to be taken seriously. Because there may be various problems in management, leadership, and the work environment behind it.
1 month ago
Government Jobs •
Appointment of 22 panel lawyers in Bangladesh Railway, no application fee
Twenty-two panel lawyers will be appointed to conduct cases under the Office of the Director General of Bangladesh Railway. A recruitment notice in this regard was published on 6 September.
1 month ago
Private Jobs •
Job opportunity in international organization, salary over lakh
Plan International Bangladesh, an international non-governmental organization, has published a recruitment notice for the position of Technical Expert. Applications have been open since July 5. The last date for application is July 11. Interested candidates have the opportunity to apply online.
3 months ago
Private Jobs •
Massive recruitment in 7 banks and 2 financial institutions, apply quickly
Under the Bankers Selection Committee, applications are ongoing for the combined recruitment of 'Officer (General)' positions in 7 banks and 2 financial institutions. Total number of posts is 725. The application deadline is July 2, 2026. The salary scale for this Grade-10 job is 16,000-38,640 Taka along with other benefits.
3 months ago
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Arms factory inside auto-rickshaw garage, 2 arrested
Police have arrested two people on charges of making firearms inside an auto-rickshaw garage in Hathazari, Chattogram. Five locally made firearms, 20 bullets and various equipment used for making weapons were recovered from them.
Families of those killed in Sylhet bus accident to receive Tk 5 lakh: Expatriates' Welfare Minister
The government has announced financial assistance of Tk 5 lakh each to the families of those killed in the head-on collision between two passenger buses on the Dhaka-Sylhet highway in Osmaninagar, Sylhet. Each injured person will receive Tk 1 lakh, and those who incur disability will receive Tk 3 lakh on the basis of medical certificates.
Burr seeds stuck in hair unravel murder mystery
In 2017, police recovered the body of Azmira Khatun from her husband Abdur Rahman's house in Punglipara, Bhuapur, Tangail.
Relief in traffic-free Dhaka, discomfort over extra fares under the guise of 'Eid baksheesh'
The capital is now largely empty ahead of the holy Eid-ul-Adha. With most people having left for their village homes to share the joy of Eid with family, the pressure of vehicles on the roads has decreased.
MPO of another 117 teachers cancelled for fake certificates
The Ministry of Education has cancelled the MPO benefits of another 117 teachers after the Non-Government Teachers' Registration and Certification Authority (NTRCA) found evidence of fake certificates during verification.
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