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Politics Iran war: How long can Tehran’s asymmetric strategy hold?

Politics Blogger Nazim’s murder trial stalls for a decade, witnesses yet to testify

Politics Court orders RS Fahim to be shown arrested in July uprising attempted murder case

Business 68,648 tonnes of Nigerian LNG arrive in Bangladesh

Health Measles surge stems from past vaccination gaps: Health minister tells parliament

Business Nassa Mainland Garments to resume operations on April 8: Labour minister

Politics New govt’s first Ecnec meeting nods 5 projects, session adjourned midway

International Over-reliance on Middle East fuel poses risk to economic growth: Finance minister

Culture Talking to the world from a rooftop in Dhaka: The story of Bangladesh’s amateur radio community

Culture When two rivers meet: Inside Nasir Ali Mamun’s Photoseum of memory

International A call to strengthen social movements to stop violence against women

Business Industrial raw material prices soar on Mideast war

Politics What is the plan regarding the projects taken by the previous government?

International Artemis crew reaches the moon, approaches record-breaking distance from Earth

International Iran struck US forces relocated on Kuwait's Bubiyan island, military spokesperson says

Business Agri loan expansion planned, no interest-free scheme: Finance minister

Business 9 out of Bangladesh's top 20 loan defaulters belong to S Alam Group

Politics SC lawyer seeks travel ban on Md Yunus, ex-advisers over alleged measles vaccination policy shift

Politics Tonu murder case: Cumilla court orders DNA matching of three suspects

Politics Ctg teacher injured by falling fan alleges no compensation eight months on as school shuts

Politics Current MPs owe banks Tk11,117 crore in loans: Khosru

Politics Govt forms committee to clean development projects for greater accountability: Khosru

Health Child dies of measles in Sylhet

Politics Top 20 loan defaulters revealed in parliament; bad loans at Tk5.44 lakh crore

Politics One MFS account per NID: Finance minister

Politics Govt mentality shifts with season and power: Hasnat Abdullah

Politics Teknaf Land Port resumes operations: State minister

International 19 flights cancelled in two days at Ctg airport amid Middle East war

Crime Bankers demand public shaming of loan defaulters

Business How loan fraud, fund diversion, cronyism push NPLs to 36%

Business FBCCI urges cenbank to increase EDF, borrower exposure limit

Politics Govt aims for $1 trillion economy by 2034: Finance minister

Culture The rise, fall, and return of Bhatiapara rail

International Oil market volatile after Trump's insults to Iran

International Pakistan sends ceasefire proposal to Iran, US

Crime Total 15 killed in two countries in reciprocal missile attacks

International Israel says killed Guards intelligence chief, vows to hunt down Iranian leaders

International Oil prices fall after US and Iran receive framework ceasefire proposal

International Australia cancels Bangladeshi preacher Shaykh Ahmadullah’s visa, speaking tour scrapped: Report

International Body of Bangladeshi expat killed in Saudi Arabia amid Iran war arrives in Dhaka

Culture HC grants 6-month interim bail to Baul singer Abul Sarkar in blasphemy case

Education Govt to provide Tk50,000 to install CCTV cameras at exam centres: Education minister

Business Gold price drops by Tk2,158 per bhori, 22-carat rate set at Tk245,819

Health 3 more children die with measles symptoms in Rajshahi

Health No upazila in Chattogram meets measles vaccination target in 2025, coverage falls

International Delhi keen to work together with Dhaka in 'positive, constructive manner', envoy tells PM

Politics PM chairs first Ecnec meeting of new govt

Politics Voting for reserved women’s seats on 12 May

Business How is supply chain instability affecting industrial production?

Business Why are exporters facing losses on pre-existing orders amid rising costs?

International Explainer | Why an attack on Bushehr nuclear plant would be catastrophic for the Gulf

Business World’s most valuable telecom infrastructure brands 2026

Technology AI is rewiring the world’s most prolific film industry

Technology 40 minutes when Artemis crew loses contact with the Earth

Culture Tollywood declares indefinite strike, demands safety measures in the wake of actor Rahul's death

Crime Pune farmer accuses Sonali Bendre, husband of land fraud; actor refutes claims

Sports Inter close in on Serie A title by thumping Roma

Sports Silva to exit Man City at end of season, assistant manager confirms

Business Compliance is not merely a cost center: Bank's perspective

Politics What projects were approved at the ECNEC meeting?

Politics What was discussed between the Prime Minister and the Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh?

International Why is the United States astonished by Iran’s strategy for repairing missile bunkers?

International Nepal introduces two-day weekend amid fuel crisis linked to regional conflict

International Defiant Iran ramps up attacks after Trump warning

International US, Iran study ceasefire plan as Trump's 'hell' warning nears deadline

International Watch | Trump vows 'hell' for Iran if Strait stays shut, says a deal is possible

International UAE says the use of Hormuz must be guaranteed in any US-Iran deal

International Donald Trump endorses former British government aide Steve Hilton in California governor's race

International Dhaka, London continue to benefit from expanding trade, investment ties: British trade envoy

Business Fuel supply rises across segments; why then long queues at filling stations?

Health What to consider before trying weight-loss drugs

Business Industrial raw material prices soar on Mideast war

Business Iran war disrupts raw material supply, makes plastic, GI fittings market unstable

Business Pharma stares at major raw material crisis if Iran conflict drags on

Business Oil prices rise as US-Israeli war with Iran continues to disrupt supply

International Trump invokes religious rhetoric in praise of Iran rescue, drawing criticism

Business Thailand plans reforms to boost growth and cut business costs: PM draft statement

International Explosives found near pipeline that carries Russian gas to Hungary

International Iran warns shipping lanes beyond Hormuz at risk if US, Israel escalate attacks

International Iran's Araghchi discusses West Asia tensions with India amid US threats over Hormuz

International US, Iran and mediators make push for 45-day ceasefire: Axios

International Trump's trade war with China in focus ahead of May summit

Politics Adjournment motion in Parliament: Govt for implementation of July Charter, not order

Politics Fire in immigration server room at Sylhet airport brought under control

Crime Law & order

Politics DMP orders removal of unauthorised inter-district bus counters from Dhaka city

Politics BNP plans to hold next council in Oct or Nov to revive party

Politics Truck fares up 20% to 30% on uncertain fuel supply

Business Private sector credit growth continues to slow down

Business EuroCham warns of 'unfair playing field' in Bangladesh trade

Business Provisions in amended 'labour law' may worsen owner-worker relations: BKMEA

Business Private credit growth drops to record low, near-term recovery unlikely

Business Stakeholders push BSEC for fast-track listing of state firms to revive market

Business Tight monetary policy strains banking sector, slows deposit and credit growth: Planning Commission report

Technology What is Tikcotech: Find out the best tricks for Android devices

International Russia says US should abandon 'language of ultimatums' on Iran