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Politics Economic shock of Middle East war to cast shadow over IMF, World Bank meetings

Business Islami Bank MD sent on leave for over 1.5 months

Entertainment Pahela Baishakh sales bounce back after two lean years

Politics Chhayanaut vows to sing without fear this Pahela Baishakh

Politics ‘Unmatched’: Eminent Bangladeshi artistes reminisce Asha Bhosle

Politics The voice that reimagined itself in every era: Asha Bhosle (1933-2026)

Politics Shirin Sharmin released on bail

Politics Masterminds of Kushtia pir killing identified, say law enforcers

Politics July 2024 internet shutdown was political, not caused by fire: Witness tells ICT-1

Politics Negligence in Hajj services won’t be tolerated: PM

Politics Support law enforcers, don’t take the law into your own hands: Tarique to BNP leaders

Sports Avik Anwar wins UAE touring car title after final-round victory

International Trump orders US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz

Politics Defaulters must not be rewarded

Culture The painted cosmology of Tikoil village

Sports Buttler keeps form as Gujarat ease past Lucknow in IPL

Sports BFF bid to host AFC U-20 Asian Cup Qualifiers

Sports Mohammedan sack Alfaz after poor run of form

Sports Sinner beats Alcaraz to win Monte Carlo Masters, returns to No.1

International Over 1,000 flights cancelled amid Middle East airspace shutdowns

Technology How AI could curb mobile banking fraud

Business Poultry association seeks 50% tax cut in FY27 budget

Culture The world has lost a rare jewel: Runa Laila on Asha Bhosle

Culture Bagerhat dog death: What it says about us

Crime Pir killed by mob in Kushtia: ASK seeks arrest of all involved

Politics PM Tarique asks armed forces to stay above politics, uphold sovereignty

Business ‘Fuel Pass’, real struggles: A biker’s experience at the pump

International Malaysia to reopen jobs market for Bangladeshis after two-year freeze: Mahdi Amin

Politics 7 to protect Bangladeshis in war-hit countries: Shama Obaed

Politics Ordinances lapsed, reforms missed

International Bangladesh must build strong relations with Iran

International US-Iran peace talks fail, what now?

Culture The painted cosmology of Tikoil village

Sports BCB grants Shoriful, Rana one-day NOC extension for PSL

Politics Bank Resolution Act, 2026: Doors open for ex‑owners to reclaim banks

Business AB Bank pivots to SMEs amid recovery push

International China's energy strategy pays off as Mideast war cramps supplies: analysts

Business Global gold rally and its impact on Bangladesh

Business RMG exports to US fall 2.54% in July-March

Culture On ‘Bridgerton’: When romantic escapism clashes with the realities of class

Culture Love, wounds, and the making of ‘Hemingway’s Women’

Culture Showbiz figures seek BNP nominations in reserved seats

Culture Asha Bhosle passes away at 92

Culture Imran teams up with Hridoy Khan for new song ‘Phire Ele Na’

Health Measles-rubella vaccination drive begins in Dhaka, Mymensingh, Barishal cities

Culture Why village sweets beat city shops every time

Culture Why traditional musical instruments are disappearing from stores

Environment Collapsed bridge in Kuakata leaves commuters at risk

Politics EC to release final voter list on May 14

Environment Meghna choked by water hyacinth, river transport in Narsingdi grinds to a halt

Politics Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury gets bail

Health The untapped power of nurses and midwives in Bangladesh’s future

Politics BNP’s Badsha, Rubel notified as MPs in Bogura-6, Sherpur-3

Education How we learn from work and what we often miss

Politics Brain circulation, not brain drain: A new model for overseas PhD funding

Environment Clearing our roads of unfit vehicles can save energy dollars

Politics Fuel crisis is a chance to rethink our cities

Sports Bayern break 54-year Bundesliga record, close in on title

Sports Ngumoha makes Anfield history as Liverpool earn vital win

Sports SA Games gold medallist Mabia slapped with two-year ban

Culture Baishakhi Mela a festival of heritage and joy

Culture Project Hail Mary falls short despite its charm

Culture The Secret Agent: Living in a world that carries on regardless

Culture Every distinction is important: Angel Noor

Culture Partho-Aisha feature in Pahela Baishakh special song

Entertainment Dev to make directorial debut with Subhashree, Anirban Bhattacharya

Education A school born of hope

Environment Hills greet year’s end with Phool Biju rituals on Sangu

Crime 39 die in custody in first 3 months of 2026: HRSS report

Environment Bura Gauranga riverbank being grabbed for ice plant

International Police say over 500 arrested at pro-Palestinian rally in London

International Pakistan foreign minister says 'imperative' for US, Iran to uphold ceasefire

International Tehran says no one had expectation of reaching agreement with US in one session: state TV

International US-Iran peace talks end without agreement, delegations leave Pakistan

Health A preventable outbreak in a system that did not act in time

Politics Fuel crisis is a chance to rethink our cities

Sports ‘That was for Fleming’: Samson on his salute after century

Politics New York's teen spirit frustrates Messi, Miami

Sports Ronaldo scores as Al-Nassr set club record with 14th straight league win

Politics Back with a bang: Fury wins big, eyes ‘Battle of Britain’

Politics The day Owen won in defeat

Crime Mob hacks pir to death in Kushtia

Politics How Bangladesh can tackle the current energy crisis

Politics Fertiliser, irrigation woes may cut Boro output

Politics Good budget in bad times

Politics Fuel crisis drives e-bike demand in Bangladesh

Politics Regulatory ‘time tax’ holding back investment, says World Bank

Politics War’s impact on fertilisers stirs food producer fears

Entertainment Asha Bhosle hospitalised, admitted to ICU in critical state

Crime Man killed as truck plunges into river while boarding ferry in Kishoreganj

International Ties with India, China not zero‑sum, Khalilur tells Indian media

International Macron says urged Iran president to use Islamabad talks to achieve 'lasting de-escalation'

International Third round of US talks expected 'tonight or tomorrow': Iran media

International US making 'excessive demands' on Strait of Hormuz: Iran media

Sports Nahid, Shoriful’s Peshawar overpower Mustafizur’s Lahore

Sports Samson smashes hundred as Chennai notch first win of IPL season

Sports Yamal shines as Barca extend lead to nine points

Sports Alcaraz and Sinner battle for No.1 spot in Monte Carlo final