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Politics 31 state-owned industrial units are running at loss: Industries minister

Politics Bailey Road fire: Charge sheet filed against 22 for 46 deaths

Politics Court orders passport block on ex-councillor Bappi over ‘role’ in Hadi murder plot

Politics ICT rejects Inu's plea for reinvestigation in July crimes case

Politics Cumilla train-bus collision: Investigation reveals duty swap for money, gatekeepers’ negligence

Politics 'Extremist misogyny': Women's rights group condemns Kushtia MP Hamza's offensive speech in parliament

Politics Habiganj fuel train derailment: Almost 80,000 litres of diesel lost to spillage, looting frenzy

Health 4 more suspected measles deaths, 685 hospitalised in 24 hours

Politics No plan for residential gas connections now or in future: Energy minister

Politics 11-party alliance announces protest rally at Baitul Mukarram on 4 April

Politics Tanvir Ghani appointed PM's special assistant on investment, capital markets

Business NBFI stocks slide on firm liquidation signals; market extends losses

Business Prilink Securities to sell 7 lakh Craftsman Footwear shares worth Tk2.35cr

International The future of Middle East: War, dependence and the emergence of a new order

Culture L’eto Bangladesh finds strength in subtlety

International Hormuz to Bab el-Mandeb: A war of two straits

Technology What is prompt engineering? A beginner's guide to talking to AI

Environment Massive Fire Ravages Wheat Fields in Meherpur

Entertainment TBS NEWS AT 8 PM, 2 April 2026

Entertainment I don’t know why you all call me a ‘chocolate boy’: Siam

International Britain says 40 countries discuss reopening Strait of Hormuz after Iran blockade

International Oil prices surge, allies discuss securing Hormuz, after Trump vows to step up Iran attacks

International Iran's Hormuz blockade leaves 2,190 ships trapped in Gulf

Politics Special JS body recommends 'lapse' of referendum ordinance

Health Writ petition seeks closure of schools until measles outbreak is contained

Politics No letter received from Hasina: ICT chief prosecutor on recent rumours

Business 3.72 lakh litres of illegally stored fuel seized in March: Energy Division

Politics Energy conservation key to end load-shedding: Minister

Politics Govt actively considering amending Adani Power contract: Energy minister

Business 12kg LPG cylinder price jumps by Tk387 for April

Politics No fuel shortage, long queues due to panic buying: Energy minister

Health Govt fully prepared to prevent measles, vaccination from Sunday: health minister

Health Infant with measles symptoms dies in Faridpur

Crime Legal notice asks Kushtia MP Hamza to name those who offered Tk50cr bribe for medical college closure

Culture Dhaka South to consider 8 night markets, rules out abrupt hawker eviction

Politics Calling referendum unconstitutional disgraces parliament: Akhter Hossen

Politics Ruling party members on ordinance review committee seek repeal of referendum ordinance: Jamaat

Business Govt initiates 9 new factories for employment generation

Entertainment Most expensive artworks sold at auction in 2025

Entertainment ‘House of the Dragon’ family tree: A complete guide to every Targaryen and their bloodline

Technology Instagram Plus: Meta begins testing premium features in selected countries

International Why will Arab countries be in danger if the Iran war ends?

Business How much did the price of LPG increase suddenly?

International Trump will breathe a sigh of relief after a long day

International Delhi should reset neighbourhood policy, ease trade barriers with Dhaka: Indian foreign policy expert

Entertainment 'Not stunt or April Fool's joke': KitKat launches 'stolen tracker' after chocolate bars go missing

International Russian nuclear missile forces hold drills in Siberia

Politics 298 killed in 15-day Eid travel period: Road Safety Foundation

International Bangladesh stands with UAE: Adviser conveys PM’s message

Crime Hadi murder: Probe report submission deadline deferred for the 11th time

Politics Probe report submitted against ex-FM Hasan, 21 others in crimes against humanity case

Politics Singer Noble sent to jail as bail cancelled in Tk13 lakh fraud case

Politics Govt dismisses rumour on 3-day work week in public offices

Health Another child dies with measles-pneumonia symptoms at CMCH

Crime Over 30,400 litres of illegally stored fuel seized nationwide in 24hrs

Crime Fuel train derailment: Rail link still cut after 14hrs, BGB deployed to prevent looting

Crime Shops, malls to be shut by 8pm: Owners' association

Politics Report of special committee on ordinances set for tabling in parliament today

Environment Amid unchecked pollution, Savar's groundwater could become unusable in 10 years

International Trump wants to claim victory in Iran. But what would he accomplish?

International After 54 years, astronauts are going back to the moon

International So, how to arrange money for conservation?

Crime Oil Wagons Derail in Habiganj; BGB Deployed to Stop Fuel Looting

Crime When Will the Fuel Station Crisis End?

International Who is on the Artemis 2 mission? How long will they be there?

International South Korea's Lee urges prompt passage of $17b extra budget amid Middle East energy crisis

International Russia woos students for its drone forces in Ukraine with large financial packages

International Libya's Haftar acquires combat drones despite UN embargo

International Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war after Trump speech, oil prices surge anew

Crime Dmp resumes eviction drive against illegal encroachments for second day

Health A slow burn: What doctors say alcohol is doing to your body

Politics Govt decides to rationalise costs of ongoing projects

International Explainer | Who are the astronauts on the Artemis II lunar mission?

Culture Saudi Arabia reveals rare 1,000-year-old Quran manuscript

International Is the Iran War not being stopped because of Trump's arrogance?

International Oil jumps over 4% after Trump says US to keep up attacks on Iran

International Trump says US 'will hit Iran hard' over the next 2-3 weeks

International Airline Emirates says Iranian nationals barred from entering or transiting UAE

International A war meant to break Iran could leave Tehran stronger, and Gulf exposed

International Nato chief to visit Washington next week as Trump threatens exit from alliance

Politics Supreme Court justices sceptical of Trump order to restrict birthright citizenship

Politics Takeaways from Trump's speech on Iran

Politics 468,000 vacancies in government jobs, says State Minister Bari in parliament

Business Bangla QR mandatory for digital payments at all merchant points

Education Schools may go for blended learning while offices, malls run as usual

International Iran clears way for six Bangladesh ships; five though non-existent

Politics Petrol pumps in Sylhet go on strike protesting mobile court fines

Politics Oil-laden train derails, rail links with Sylhet halted

Politics 'No solution in parliament': Opposition announces launching movement

Business Online VAT submission failing to stop ‘negotiations’ with NBR officials, hoteliers say

International Will China's mediation in the Middle East be successful?

Technology 'Going for all humanity': NASA launches 4 astronauts on first crewed moon mission in half a century