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Culture Long queues at Sayedabad and Dholairpar bus terminals as Eid approaches

Politics Mashud reappointed Kuet VC after removal during student protests last year

Education New guidelines issued for forming ad hoc committees in private educational institutions

Politics Nine rights groups urge PM Tarique to prioritise human rights, address past abuses

Business No alternative but to complete Sammilito Islami Bank merger quickly: Governor

Transport Sadarghat springs back to life as passengers head home for Eid

Politics Tarique to receive Bangladeshi passport soon, Zubaida already issued one: Officials

Business 4 agencies, including Bida, Beza, roll out 180-day collaborative investment roadmap

International Bangladesh-Japan EPA success hinges on removing barriers to business: Economists

Business Banks no longer need BB approval to obtain guarantees for loans to foreign companies

Crime Eastern Bank seizes SS Steel chairman’s Banani house over Tk112cr default in unprecedented move

Business Agrani Insurance recommends no dividend for 2025 amid sharp earnings drop

Environment Paramount Textile to install 9.81MW rooftop solar plant at Gazipur factory

Business Stocks end higher ahead of Eid holidays as most shares gain

Education What could be a sustainable solution to school enrollment?

Entertainment Complete guide to Jujutsu Kaisen characters and their powers

International Hormuz Tensions Rise: Japan and Australia Refuse Trump’s Request.

Entertainment TBS NEWS AT 8 PM, 16 March 2026

Politics What did Patwary say to BNP at the Iftar party?

International Hamas holds talks with Trump-led board as Iran war strains Gaza plan

International India says it is not in talks on any coalition to help reopen Strait of Hormuz

International As India seeks Hormuz safe passage, Tehran asks for return of seized tankers, sources say

International US allies rebuff Trump's request for support in Strait of Hormuz

International Israel says it has plans for at least three weeks of war as airstrikes pound Iran

Politics 'I cannot do this alone': PM seeks public support to implement plans for farmers, women

Politics Ex-SAD leader Riad granted bail in attempted murder case

Politics ICT orders probe report by 12 April in Chattogram July killings case

Politics Rickshaw driver's detention, death at Uttara mall a baseless rumour: DMP

Politics Dhaka University VC Niaz Ahmed Khan resigns

Politics Govt to scrap lottery system, reintroduce admission tests in schools

Politics Mamun Ahmed made UGC chairman after SMA Faiz resigns

Politics Fuel shortage brings transport sector in Lakshmipur, Noakhali to near standstill

Politics Ahsan Habib made RAB DG; Special Branch, CID get new chiefs too

Politics Man accused of posing as PM’s personal secretary sent to jail

Politics DU, six other public universities get new VCs

Business Exporters allowed to send shipping documents directly to buyers to speed up business

Entertainment Highest paid actors of 2025

Entertainment Chokro season 2 set to premiere on iScreen

Entertainment Hanif Sanket’s Eid Special gearing up for festive season

Entertainment The last battle: Paul Thomas Anderson finally gets his due

International Is the Trump administration turning to migrant workers to solve the US farm labour shortage?

Health Delicious Chicken Egg Salad

International Two children, including their parents, killed in West Bank shooting by Israeli forces

International British teens resist Australian-style social media ban

International UK working with allies on plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz, Starmer says

International Bureaucratic barriers must be removed to maximise Bangladesh–Japan EPA benefits: Fahmida Khatun

Crime JU student Sharmin murder: Husband arrested, police seek 5-day remand

Politics PM Tarique inaugurates canal excavation with own hands, evoking memories of father Ziaur Rahman

Politics PM Tarique making history by taking initiatives one after another: Shama Obaed

Politics Probe launched into constable recruitment from 2014 to 2024 over allegations of irregularities

Politics BB directs banks to ensure limited services during holidays except Eid day

Politics Chairman of Sammilito Islami Bank resigns citing 'personal reasons'

Culture Five timeless fountain pens worth owning today

International US-Israel war on Iran: Which countries see the steepest petrol price hikes?

Politics NBR rolls out digital system for requesting tax return deadline extension

Entertainment 'Golden' from 'KPop Demon Hunters' scripts Oscars history with best original song win

International Oscars 2026 winners list: 'Sinners' and 'One Battle After Another' sweep

Sports Manchester Utd tighten hold on third in Premier League with win over Aston Villa

Politics Eid Day: Where Is the Prime Minister Set to Offer Prayers?

Politics How many canal excavation projects did the Prime Minister inaugurate simultaneously?

International Is Israel running out of missile interceptors?

International After airport fire under control, Emirates airline plans to run limited Dubai flights

International How the world is reacting to Trump's call for help to secure Strait of Hormuz

International Iran wants 'serious review' of Gulf ties, denies role in Saudi oil attacks

Health At least 10 patients killed in hospital fire in India's Odisha

International Trump demands others help secure Strait of Hormuz; Japan, Australia say no plans to send ships

Environment Bangladesh's rice boom masks 'hidden hunger' as farmers prioritise yield over nutrition

Environment Nutrition-rich rice struggles as farmers chase higher yields

Crime 1 arrested over murder during BNP campaign in Ctg

Crime 9-year-old girl set on fire after 'refusing indecent proposal' in Barishal dies

Crime College student gang-raped in Bhatara, 2 minors detained

Crime Situation under control after rumour of rickshaw driver’s lynching sparks vandalism at Uttara shopping mall

Politics Dhaka seeks Tehran's help for safe passage as 3 lakh tonnes crude stuck

Politics BMU outpatient services to remain open on 19, 22 March during Eid holidays

Health Cognitive shuffling: A sleep technique helping anxious minds switch off

Politics JU student found dead with head injuries at Savar residence

Business Beximco paid bond profits from raised capital, now faces payment crisis

International How Washington and Tel Aviv are driving the world toward war: Jeffrey Sachs

Politics BB governor invites World Bank to expand engagement in financial sector

Scientists reconstruct voices of ancient humans from fossils

Entertainment One Battle After Another wins best picture at Oscars

Sports Bangladesh seal 2-1 ODI series victory over Pakistan

Business Oil, Remittances, and 9.1 Million People - India Under Pressure

Culture Bengal Books wins best stall decoration at the Ekushey Book Fair

Politics FCC's Carr warns broadcasters while reposting Trump comments on Iran reports

International Fire near Dubai airport under control after drone attack, flights suspended

International Netanyahu posts video in response to Iran rumours that he is dead

International Trump warns NATO of 'very bad future', presses China to help reopen Strait of Hormuz, FT reports

International Iran 'never asked for a ceasefire or negotiations', says foreign minister Araghchi