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Environment 305 hectares of Boro fields submerged in Brahmanbaria amid continuous rain

Politics Ctg city corporation forms 6 committees to tackle waterlogging

Politics Pro-AL lawyers allege obstruction in collecting nomination forms for Ctg bar polls

International Indian businesses call for policy stability in Bangladesh to boost trade, FDI

Business Paramount Textile's revenue falls 15%, profit rises on higher other income

Business State-owned oil firms see gains; gas, industries among losers in Q3

Business Stocks edge higher despite Tk5,000cr drop in market cap

Business Tax changes, revenue dip pull down MJL Bangladesh profit by 27% in July-March

Culture The death of printed dictionaries

International BJP wins in border states may raise pressure on Bangladesh-India ties: Altaf Parvez

International New Leadership in West Bengal: A Turning Point for Bangladesh Ties?

Culture Met Gala fashion show aims to reclaim overlooked body types in art history

Politics BCB eyes election commission formation, dissolves regional ad-hoc bodies

Technology Xiaomi enters Bangladesh home appliance market with smart ecosystem push

Crime 4 arrested for gang rape after snatching wife from husband

Entertainment TBS NEWS AT 8 PM, 4 May 2026

Politics Lotus blooms in West Bengal, says Modi as TMC stares at crushing defeat in its own bastion

Politics Strict action will be taken against infiltrators: Modi

International UAE reports missile and drone strikes incoming from Iran

International US says it has missile destroyers in Gulf and two American ships have crossed Strait

Business Barapukuria power plant shuts down again after boiler tube explosion

Crime Kidnapped Satkhira veterinary doctor rescued; 3 detained

Crime Luxury drug den with tunnel uncovered in Tongi slum, 38 arrested

Environment Civil society urges urgent action on 10,000MW solar plan amid rising energy risks

Health Measles outbreak: 17 children die in highest single-day toll

International Murdered in US: Limon’s body arrives home, burial in family courtyard this evening

Health Over 81% children vaccinated against measles: Health minister

Business Safety risks persist in shipbreaking sector despite global compliance push: Labour leaders

Politics Govt determined to restore discipline to transport sector: Road transport minister

Politics Customers lock 5 bank branches in Ctg over 'haircut' proposal

Politics DSE brokers urge BSEC to lift floor price on Beximco, Islami Bank

Entertainment Pabington: The latest trend you need to know about

International 8 countries with better investment returns than US stock market right now

International World’s valuable airlines brands 2026

Culture Award-winning film 'Lost Land' premiered in Dhaka, highlighting Rohingya journey

Entertainment A date with Padma’s breeding waders in Rajshahi

Politics Merger pokes Trump again over weapons stockpiles

International US denies Iranian claim it struck American warship

International What will be the impact on Bangladesh if BJP wins in West Bengal?

Politics 338 apply for Trump's 'bargain' $1m Gold Card; only one approved so far

Politics BJP-Trinamool clash in Cooch Behar amid vote counting

International Iran says it turns back US warship from Strait of Hormuz, US official denies missile strike

Politics How Thalapathy Vijay, set to be Tamil Nadu chief minister, turned tide around after Karur stampede

Politics Modi's party set to gain big in Indian state elections

Politics Upset over defeat rumours, TVK chief Vijay's fan slits throat in Tamil Nadu

Culture Satkhira mangoes, first of the season, set to hit markets tomorrow

Crime 4 killed as truck hits autorickshaw in Mymensingh

Politics Writ filed in HC questioning legality of interim government's actions

Politics Govt aims to raise tourism’s GDP contribution to 6–7%: Minister

Health 4 more children with measles symptoms die in Cox’s Bazar, Gazipur

Politics Watch | PM holds meeting on reopening closed factories

Business Outpaced by costs: Rising feed prices, tax hikes push poultry farmers to shutter sheds

Environment A date with the summer breeding ground-dwelling waders of the Padma River

International Proposed Dhaka-Delhi Cepa may unlock new trade, investment opportunities: Indian trade body

Politics Body of Limon, killed in Florida, arrives in Dhaka; when will Brishti’s body reach home?

Politics West Bengal Election Results: Which party is leading in the vote count?

Politics What allegations has Mamata made against the Election Commission and the BJP?

International Oil rises as US-Iran deal remains elusive

International Nato's Rutte says Europeans have 'gotten message' from Trump

International Iran military says US forces will be attacked if they enter Strait of Hormuz

International US evacuates 22 crew members on seized Iranian ship to Pakistan

Politics West Bengal assembly poll results to reshape Indian politics

Politics BB to support reopening of closed factories with policy incentives: Governor

Environment Light to heavy rain likely in Dhaka, Ctg, Khulna and other divisions

Politics New council formed to coordinate tourism sector expansion

Business Cenbank plans Tk40,000cr refinance scheme to revive closed factories

Business Will cenbank's Tk40,000cr refinance scheme fuel inflation?

Business Japanese economic zone taking shape with $353m from 12 firms, more in pipeline

Sports Inter secure Scudetto as rivals stumble

Environment Storms with speeds of 60 kmph predicted in 8 districts

Politics Where will Limon's funeral be held?

International Can the US get the ships stuck in Hormuz out?

International Oil slips after Trump says US will help free ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz

International Iran warns of ceasefire violation as US plans to escort Hormuz ships

Politics India begins counting votes in 4 crucial state elections

Politics Trump calls Iran talks 'very positive,' US to 'guide' ships through Hormuz

Politics 'New fear-free chapter in Bengal begins today': Modi after historic poll win

Politics Hormuz crisis leaves Bangladeshi mariners stranded, contracts expire at sea

Business UAE exits Arab oil exporter group OAPEC

Politics ‘People have rejected Mamata’: BJP Bengal president confident of landslide victory in 2026 elections

Politics 49 women MPs sworn in; NCP's nominee not yet

Business BSTI gets new DG: Kazi Emdadul Hoque appointed on contractual basis

Politics Shapla Chattar killing investigation nearly complete: Chief prosecutor

Health 20-bed field hospital being set up at DMCH to tackle health emergency

Health Kidney dialysis kicks off at Chattogram General Hospital after 125 years

Transport Maersk vessel damaged in collision with another ship at Ctg port

Politics Parliamentary Special Committee holds first meeting on situation in energy sector

Business Cabinet approves tax relief for brand new electric vehicle imports

Technology Smart door locks for modern homes

Politics How free is the media under the current government?

Environment Renewable Energy Policy 2025: Powering Bangladesh’s clean energy transition

International Why Germany no longer wants to rely on the United States

Environment Severe Meghna Erosion Leaves Riverbank Residents Helpless