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Politics Barishal University student goes on hunger strike alleging unfair treatment over failing 5 subjects

Politics Bridge to be rebuilt in Barishal after bamboo used instead of rods

Politics Do not be worried, exercise austerity amid Middle East crisis: PM

Politics Fuel cut may hamper patrol, probe: SPs tell IGP

Politics Govt decides to expand renewable energy generation using public land

Environment Lightning claims 6 lives in Jashore, Chuadanga, Jhenaidah, Munshiganj

International Malaysia plans to use labour tycoon Aminul Islam's new migrant worker system, Bloomberg reports

Politics No alternative to implementing referendum verdict: Porwar

Business BB buys $50m more from 4 banks

Business NBFIs dominate DSE’s top gainers in March despite market slump

International Orbán’s fall: It’s the economy, stupid

Culture How cable TV lost its place in Bangladesh’s homes

Politics PM's special assistant Tanvir Ghani visits BSEC to assess capital market

Culture How Charlie Chaplin predicted the Modern Times

Entertainment Madonna’s dance continues

Entertainment Nolan’s IMAX ambition

Entertainment 'ZFC 1–The Takeover' to bring multiple international title fights to Dhaka

Technology Top 5 skills you can learn at home to start earning immediately in 2026

International How is China's economy turning despite the Iran war?

International Strict surveillance over Iran's nuclear program, but how does Israel get exemptions?

Politics Government’s solar power target by 2030?

International 'Locked and loaded' to strike Iran's power plants, energy industry if ordered: US military

International No date fixed yet for 2nd round of US-Iran talks: Pakistan

International Pakistan army chief meets Iran speaker Ghalibaf: State TV

International US ready to resume combat if Iran rejects deal: Hegseth

Politics Dismissed DGFI official Manjil placed on fresh 5-day remand in July Uprising killing case

Crime College student killed in Ctg after being beaten, thrown into lift shaft from eighth floor

Culture Khaleda Zia, 19 other people, organisations named for Independence Award

Health 8 children die nationwide in 24 hours as measles outbreak intensifies

Politics Preparations complete, over 2 lakh set to be vaccinated for measles in Kushtia

Politics Over 40 lakh cases pending in lower courts: Law minister

Politics PM confers Independence Award on Khaleda Zia, others

Politics Jamaat-led alliance announces 15-day movement for reforms based on referendum

Politics Recipients eligible for Independence Award again after 25 years: Govt

Politics Top-level reshuffle at BPC as fuel supply challenges intensify

International Explainer | Why Israel’s nukes get a pass while Iran is scrutinised

International World’s most valuable aerospace and defence brands 2026

Entertainment Jafar Panahi named in TIME 100 as a leading voice of cinematic resistance

Sports Bayern late late show sinks Real Madrid 6-4 in epic quarter-final

Sports Inter Miami not rushing to replace head coach: David Beckham

International Israel and Iran conflict escalates as US faces risk of wider war

Politics What did the Prime Minister say at the Independence Award distribution ceremony?

Culture Traditional Two-Day Dried Fish Fair Marks New Year Celebration

International Brazil's Lula assails Trump threats, says leaders should seek respect

International Iran used Chinese spy satellite to target US bases, Beijing denies story: FT

International US shuts down Iran's maritime trade despite optimism for more talks

International Failed talks, strategic gains: Pakistan's quiet rise and Bangladesh's delicate balancing act in a fracturing South Asia

International Anxiety mounts for families as Malaysia-bound trawler capsizes in Andaman Sea

Technology Digital divide: Bangladesh sees 32 percentage points urban-rural gap in internet usage

Transport Ship carrying 64,678 tonnes of LNG anchors at Maheshkhali, another expected Saturday

Environment Why elephant management essential for Bangladesh’s wildlife reform

Politics Govt to launch district-level employment exchanges to bridge skills gap

Politics Govt takes steps to withdraw politically motivated harassment cases: Law minister

Crime Midnight hacking in Mohammadpur leaves 1 dead

Business NBR warns of scam using chairman’s identity on fake WhatsApp account

Politics Probe ongoing into alleged corruption in BCS recruitment during AL's tenure: State minister

Culture Beximco Pharma celebrates Pohela Boishakh with ‘Khonar Bochon’ pledge

International Global Aid sees record fall in 2025

Business How long is it taking to get fuel even with a fuel pass?

International Israel ready to resume war against Iran

International What is the progress of the Iran-Pakistan meeting?

International Pakistan mediation raises hopes for US-Iran nuclear breakthrough

International Pakistan says no dates set for second round of US-Iran talks

International Pound ticks up after data shows UK economy surged before Iran war

Crime Barishal UP member accused of replacing rods with bamboo in bridge construction

Business From dream homes to legal maze: Flat buyers' decade-long battles for ownership

Business Real estate sinks deeper into crisis as booking cancellations surge, defaults hit 26.7%

Business Bepza eyes industrialisation in North, plans new EPZs in Rangpur, Sirajganj

Business 'Real estate sector struggling, survival now the priority'

International Why is Saudi Arabia pressuring the US to reverse its sanctions?

Weather How will the temperature be across the country, including Dhaka?

International Is the ceasefire in Lebanon under Iranian pressure?

International Iran can go up to two months without oil exports before cutting output, analysts say

International Shadowy lawyers' network taking money to manufacture 'gay' asylum claims in UK: BBC investigation

International Hopes for Middle East peace grow as Israel discusses Lebanon ceasefire

Politics 'No fuel oil outside, only in parliament': Jamaat MP sparks outcry in House

Business Govt eyes 6.2% growth in FY27 under five-year economic strategy

Politics IMF wants all tax exemptions, subsidies gone in next budget

International Why is discontent growing within Israel?

International Iran threatens to close the Red Sea: Is world trade in a major crisis?

International Why is the Prime Minister of Pakistan visiting the Middle East?

International How many vessels have crossed Hormuz since US blockade began?

International Iran offers proposal allowing ships to exit Oman side of Hormuz free of attack, source says