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Politics Bangladesh-Japan EPA sets benchmark for future trade deals: ICCB

Business BB removes International Leasing MD over irregularities

International Businesses begin claiming refunds for Trump tariffs struck down by US Supreme Court

Politics Commerce minister seeks Australian investment in solar energy

International CSE urged deeper collaboration with India for commodity derivatives market

Culture Audiences saw their own lives in ‘Eta Amaderi Golpo’: Mostafa Kamal Raz

Politics April 21, 1526: The day a new subcontinent began

Entertainment ‘Big Mistakes’: Chaos, comedy and a perfect binge-watch

Crime Construction materials stolen from BMU’s Super Specialised Hospital

Politics PM tells newspaper owners he monitors media, acts on reports

Crime Baby cries in courtroom as mother sent to jail; granted bail after several hours

Transport Bus operators told not to raise fares until govt's official decision

Politics ‘Gupto’ replaces ‘student’ in graffiti, sparks Chhatra Dal-Shibir clash at Ctg City College

Politics Bangladesh’s foreign debt stands at $78 billion as of Feb: Finance minister

Politics Don’t blame any party unilaterally over Ctg clash: Home minister

International Pakistan says waiting for Iran's formal response on US talks attendance

International Trump says US in 'very, very strong' position for Iran talks

Sports BCB announces ticket prices for series-deciding 3rd ODI in Chattogram

Sports Ripon, Saqlain earn call-ups as Tigers announce squad for NZ T20Is

Sports Rony, Shibli shine as Nayeem reaches landmark 300

Sports Dorielton quadruple eases Kings into quarters

Sports Flick calls for leadership boost in Barcelona’s Champions League push

Environment Fishing ban in Kaptai Lake from April 24

Business Revitalising Bangladesh’s corporate bond market

International Top US trade representative to visit Bangladesh soon

Technology $400,000 in North America: ‘Bonolota Express’ makes history

Culture Printmaking alumni bring diverse visions to Dhaka exhibition

Entertainment Stellar workshop explores storytelling through dance

Politics Will India hand over Hasina?

Health Measles death toll rises to 38 as one more dies: DGHS

Politics Jamaat-led alliance submits 13 names for reserved women’s seats in parliament

Politics 'A few people sat together and made decisions. Where was democracy in that?'

International Man from Moulvibazar killed in Ukrainian drone strike in Russia, family says

Health RMCH interns on a 24-hour work abstention, leaving patients to suffer

Politics Content creator Hasan Nasim granted bail in cyber security case

Politics NICRH deputy director attacked over hospital tender dispute, says Rab

International Who is John Ternus, Apple's new CEO?

Politics No Bangladesh Bank directive on reopening S Alam Group’s operations: Finance minister

International The rising cost of a distant war

Politics What the government can really do for returnee women migrants

Politics 'You get hit if you go to war', but...

Sports 'Musiala magic' will be on full display very soon, says Kompany

Sports Premier League title race wide open: who do the pundits back?

Sports 'Olympic status massive boost for squash'

International India fertiliser output drops a quarter on Mideast war

International Oil prices dip, most stocks rise on lingering Iran peace hopes

International Barack and Michelle Obama to take production company Higher Ground independent

Entertainment Anne Hathaway-starrer ‘Princess Diaries 3’ in development, awaiting official approval

Culture ‘Jokhom’ draws 4 million viewers in two days, sparks conversation online

Culture Rozina returns to direction with ‘Ekhoni Shomoy’ after long hiatus

Politics Moulvibazar man killed in Ukraine drone strike: Family

Politics Police seek revision of uniform design amid discontent over recent change

Education Blind SSC candidate finally sits for exams after last-minute scribe support

Politics Sirajganj court issues arrest warrant against Amir Hamza in defamation case

Business Moheshkhali LNG terminal back online after brief disruption

Politics BNP walks back on its tobacco control promises

Business Women entrepreneurs could power Bangladesh’s renewable energy transition

Crime Scam messages offering ships safe transit through Hormuz, security firm warns

International US positive on Iran deal but talks still uncertain as ceasefire end nears

Health Delayed testing is hampering measles treatment

International IMF-World Bank Spring meetings 2026 reveal limits of multilateralism in turbulent times

Culture Fifty seats for women, but who will they really represent?

Culture Hurt sentiments and majoritarian politics: South Asia’s crisis of secularism

Sports Leicester fairytale turns sour as relegation to third tier looms

Sports Man City, Inter, Chelsea and Juve to face off pre-season in Hong Kong

Sports ‘Maradona of the Carpathians’ Hagi back in charge of Romania

Sports ‘I need to recover really well’: Injured Alcaraz may skip French Open

Culture Beyond the beautiful game: The bizarre beliefs that rule the World Cup

Politics Chokehold on the poor tightens

Culture Eco-friendly handicraft venture creates 400 rural jobs

Business Time to consider deep-sea LPG terminal for energy security

International India pushes for regional energy hub in Sri Lanka

International Is it time to abandon hope the Strait of Hormuz will open soon?

Culture 2016 film ‘Oggatonama’ to be adapted for stage: Tauquir Ahmed

Entertainment First look at ‘Wednesday’ Season 3 shows Jenna Ortega in Paris

Entertainment A K Rahul shares stage with Memphis May Fire in Thailand

Politics Soma Surovi Jannat: The Bangladeshi artist showcased at Britain’s oldest museum

Politics SSC, equivalent exams begin nationwide under tight monitoring

Technology New radar system at HSIA covers entire Bangladesh sky

Crime Four of a family murdered in Naogaon

International 5.2-magnitude quake in India’s Manipur jolts parts of Bangladesh

International US, Iran warn ready for war as talks in limbo

Politics How geopolitics is redrawing the Global South’s economy

Politics West Bengal poll politics tests the limits of Dhaka-Delhi reset process

Sports Shanaka banned from next PSL after IPL switch

Sports Shorna hails Supta’s brilliance in Rajshahi debut

Sports Tilak ton revives Mumbai's IPL hopes with win over Gujarat

Sports Tennis duo Sabalenka, Alcaraz sweep top Laureus honours in Madrid

Business Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down

Business Farmers in distress as diesel price rise drives up costs

Business ICDs raise charges, a day after fuel price hike

Business MGH to build private container terminal

Business Restaurant kitchens struggle to absorb double LPG shock

International US trade bodies urge USTR not to impose new tariffs

Politics New travel protocol guidelines issued for ministers

International Fate of Iran peace talks uncertain as deadline approaches for end of ceasefire

International Gulf worries US-Iran talks may cement Tehran's 'golden' grip on Hormuz

Politics New deal with Iran will be better than old one

International Trump says will not lift blockade until deal with Iran

Sports Bangladesh hold nerve to clinch first WODI win over Sri Lanka

Sports Rana times it right to rattle Black Caps

International Cafu says 2026 World Cup is perfect time for Brazil to win again