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Business BSEC fines Rupali Insurance directors, CEO for breaching credit rating rules

International Delhi to consider Dhaka's request for increased diesel, fertiliser supply 'favourably'

Health 1 confirmed, 10 suspected measles deaths in 24 hours: DGHS

International 21 more children hospitalised in Ctg with measles symptoms, 4 new cases confirmed

Politics Hasnat says BCB turned to 'Baper doa cricket board', Salahuddin says no room for 'pocket committees'

Environment No safety for children on roads: 231 die in three months

Politics PM maps 43 priority areas to lift education spending to 5% of GDP

Politics PM's possible state visit not yet finalised, public urged to avoid rumours

International Bangladesh's macroeconomic stability hinges on reform delivery: Fitch Ratings

Business Business leaders decry Customs 'harassment'

Business Heavy regulatory burdens hinder investment in Bangladesh: World Bank

International Middle East tensions may disrupt food supply chains: BB

Business Auditors flag IPO irregularities at Silva Pharma, timeline issues at Associated Oxygen

Business Linde Bangladesh declares 100% cash dividend

Business Shahjalal Islami Bank profit jumps 118%, declares 13% cash dividend

Politics Urgent reforms needed to restore macro stability, create jobs in Bangladesh: World Bank

Politics Dhaka reiterates extradition request for Hasina, Asaduzzaman in Delhi talks

International MAGA revolt: Trump’s closest allies push back against Iran war

Entertainment TBS NEWS AT 8 PM, 8 April 2026

Politics By-Elections Tomorrow: Voting Equipment Reaching Polling Centers

Entertainment 'Ketamine Queen' to be sentenced in death of 'Friends' star Matthew Perry

Environment Satellite data shows Earth is getting ever brighter at night

International One ceasefire, two stories: How India and Pakistan read the Iran truce differently

International China trumpets 'own efforts' in US-Iran ceasefire push

International Iran war ceasefire pushes energy markets into twilight zone

International Trump says US will work closely with Iran, discuss sanctions

Politics 13 countries urge Bangladesh visa applicants to follow official procedures

Politics Clash erupts between Dhaka Medical doctors, DU students; emergency services suspended

Environment Climate risk affects 97% of families in Koyra; South Bedkashi most vulnerable: Study

Transport Electronic toll collection registration begins at both ends of Padma Bridge

Technology Get ready for slower internet from 9-13 April

Health Low-cost bubble Continuous Positive Airway Pressure expands across hospitals to combat measles

Politics LPG association urges sale of cylinders at govt-set price

Politics Parliament may sit on Fridays to meet ordinance deadline, says chief whip

International Stranded Bangladeshi vessel begins journey toward Strait of Hormuz following US-Iran ceasefire

Politics Rehab seeks opportunity to invest undisclosed money in housing without question; NBR says no

International Khalilur, Jaishankar hold talks to strengthen bilateral ties

Entertainment World’s richest music artists 2026

Politics Bulbul urges ICC intervention, claims he is the only lawful BCB president

Sports Bayern have earned right to be confident after win at Real, Kompany says

Sports Neuer’s heroics against Real Madrid spark Germany return discussion

Politics Who will bell the cat? Confronting corruption to secure Bangladesh’s future

Business Exporters set to get offshore dollar loans at 8% as working capital

International Russia sees US ceasefire announcement as 'extreme defeat'

International Trump announces sudden ceasefire in US-Iran conflict

International Analysis | Iran ceasefire provides hope, but physical oil markets to remain stressed

International What differentiates Nepal and Bangladesh in democracy

International Relief as US and Iran agree to truce, but enemies' demands unresolved

International US-Iran war timeline: Key events from first strikes to ceasefire

Politics ICT issues arrest warrant over Facebook post alleging Tk12,000cr bribe in Hasina case

Business Pen gun — a new addition to Dhaka’s crime world

Politics EC announces polls schedule for reserved women's seats

Education No primary school in 2,839 villages: Education minister

Health Fire brought under control at Green Life hospital

Business Gold price soars Tk6,590 per bhori in Bangladesh market

Politics School feeding programmes to be reintroduced in primary schools: PM

Politics Govt to nationalise of private teachers' jobs if policy decision is made: Milon

Politics Govt taking steps to develop tourism sector: PM

Health Measles vaccine stock steady, nationwide drive moved up to 20 April: Health minister

Politics AL's registration remains suspended as parliament passes Anti-Terrorism (Ammendment) Bill

Politics PM Tarique seeks time from UN for LDC graduation amid economic strain

International Can Iran charge fees for ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz?

International Explainer | How Pakistan helped broker a US-Iran ceasefire

Culture Why friendship at work is more valuable than you think

Entertainment 'Screams of delight': Artemis crew flying home to thrilled Nasa scientists

Entertainment Oscars announce dates for 99th and 100th shows before shift to YouTube

Politics DSCC is conducting a drive in Sayedabad to remove unauthorized bus counters

Culture Celebration in the streets of Tehran

Politics Netanyahu not happy despite accepting ceasefire

International Four killed after violence flares in India's Manipur state

Business Petrobangla to import 11 LNG cargoes in May to secure gas supply for summer power demand

Health Can 10–12 glasses of water help pass kidney stones? Urologist explains what to do

Business Biman gets new MD, DMD

Business Exporters set to get offshore dollar loans at 8% as working capital

Business Dhaka stocks surge 127 points amid US-Iran ceasefire news

Politics Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire with Iran, dropping threat to destroy 'whole civilisation'

Culture Lil Nas X assault charges to be dropped upon completion of mental health programme

Entertainment Star Cineplex opens new Narayanganj branch

Entertainment Unseen Beatles photos from historic 1966 Japan tour released

Politics NAACP calls for Trump's removal from power

Politics Trump announces two-week ceasefire with Iran

Politics What conditions did Iran put in Trump's 10-point proposal?

Politics Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka slam Trump’s 'end of civilization' threat against Iran

Politics Trump's threat to Iran shocks global leaders, unnerves some Republicans

International China's Xi urges demand-driven growth in services industry

International China and Russia veto UN resolution on protecting Hormuz shipping

International Oil falls, stocks rise after US-Iran ceasefire reopens Strait of Hormuz

International Pakistan helps broker US-Iran ceasefire, averting planned strike: Report

Politics Trump says US won 'total and complete victory' after ceasefire deal with Iran: AFP

Politics MPs across board voice alarm over fuel shortage, inflation

Politics BB governor pledges 'full protection' for Shariah boards to ensure banking integrity

Politics Forex market stable, no devaluation pressure: BB

Business FDI slides 18% in Q4 2025 on policy, infrastructure hurdles

Politics How the Iran war is impacting everyday life in Bangladesh

Politics Missed opportunity: Why vocational training fails in Bangladesh

Politics NBR chair vows to remove agro-business barriers, rules out tax cuts

Business Apple products that completely changed people's lives

Politics Who made the new threats between the US and Iran?

Politics What did Vance say about negotiations with Iran?

Politics Even wars have rules: UN says after Trump warns 'a whole civilization will die'

International Iran calls on young people to form human chains around power plants as Trump deadline looms