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Politics Atco makes NOC mandatory for TV journalists’ job switch; faces backlash

Business Cabinet Division asks DCs to implement PM’s 24 directives

Politics Beheaded body cut into 7 pieces recovered in capital's Mugda

Crime CID busts gambling syndicate, identifies 116 websites for ban

Business Editors' Council calls for repeal of 'undemocratic' media law provisions

Environment Renewable energy sector gets less than 5% budget allocation despite ambitious targets: CPD

Politics Children fight measles in ICU while family battles mounting hospital bills

Crime Jamaat denies involvement in Mirpur shrine violence, urges fair probe

Politics Law on enforced disappearance to be enacted to ensure strict punishment for offenders: Law minister

Politics Mosleh Uddin Ahmed appointed new DMP commissioner

Health Investing in children key to boosting social mobility, experts say

Business Royal Footwear again seeks Tk12cr via SME platform to boost exports

Politics Tainted auditors set to be barred from capital market panels

Business The cash crop costing Rangpur its land, health and food

Culture Debate - an essential means for a positive and constructive change in society

International How will the renewal of the Ganges water-sharing agreement between India and Bangladesh take shape?

Sports Fernandes equals league assist record in United's 3-2 win over Forest

Sports Ronda Rousey rolls back the clock to submit Gina Carano in 17 seconds

Environment Salinity encroaching on land in Bangladesh: A growing threat to coastal livelihoods

Politics New VC at DUET: Chhatra Dal sees Chhatra Shibir’s hand behind protests

Entertainment TBS NEWS AT 8 PM, 17 May 2026

International Is Trump's AI photo giving new signals on the Iran issue?

International Taiwan won't be sacrificed, US arms sales a commitment, president responds to Trump

International Trump and South Korea's Lee discuss outcome of US-China summit

International US assesses drone threat from Cuba, Axios reports

Saudi Arabia to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha on 27 May

BERC urges greater public awareness to ensure safe LPG use, prevent accidents

HC dismisses plea to halt BCB polls scheduled for 7 June

No legal bar to Ivy's release as chamber court upholds HC bail in 2 cases

One accused in Bailey Road fire case withdraws bail plea, another gets bail

Shah Ali shrine attack: Court places 3 accused on 2-day remand

Writ filed with HC seeking probe into Yunus-led interim govt’s 18-month activities

Man held with pistol, crystal meth in Mirpur

25 students, cops injured in clash at DUET over joining of new VC

Bangladesh stresses primary healthcare, cancer prevention at Geneva forum

Measles outbreak: Death toll reaches 459 as 6 more children die in 24hrs

What stress really does to body and when it becomes dangerous

New curriculum for primary students from 2028: Bobby Hajjaj

14 Boeing aircraft deal signed to modernise fleet to international standard: State minister

Sustainable and eco-friendly picks for everyday living

Why Bangladesh urgently needs a heat disaster management plan

Why can't we make our educational institutions safe for children?

Plug-in power: Top 3 PHEV crossovers under Tk60 lakh

Airbus expresses interest in Biman fleet expansion

World’s largest manufacturing countries 2024

Chelsea appoint Alonso as manager seeking stability after turbulent spell

Politics Govt to roll out new pay scale for public servants in phases from July

Politics Black money indemnity in housing, tax holidays for 20 sectors may return

What did Farhad Mazhar say about the allegations against Jamaat in the shrine attack?

US Treasury allows sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil to lapse

Politics Fire breaks out after drone strike on UAE nuclear power plant: Authorities

Politics 2 accused surrender, seek bail in Bailey Road fire case that killed 46

Business Airbus trims Biman proposal from 14 to 10 aircraft after Boeing deal

Politics Attempted rape at JU: Students stage blockade demanding swift justice

Politics Bikers form human chain in front of NBR office protesting potential new tax

Politics Clash over 'Joy Bangla' graffiti: Woman dies trying to protect son in Cox's Bazar

Politics HC writ seeks probe into Yunus, former advisers over measles vaccine policy

Politics Raozan-based criminals suspected in several killings in Ctg, crackdown planned: SP Masud Alam

Business Rural consumers may bear brunt as BPDB seeks slab overhaul to cut subsidies

Business Dubai to recruit 6,000 Bangladeshi drivers this year

Politics A history of Bangladesh’s black money whitening schemes

Politics On this day in 1861: The first colour photograph changed how the world would see itself

Politics 4 decades later, restored Indian classic 'Amma Ariyan' premieres at Cannes

Politics Peter Jackson officially revives ‘Tintin’ sequel after 15 years

Politics Mourinho says will decide future by next week amid Real Madrid talks

Politics JU Students Protest Alleged Rape, Demand Swift Justice

Politics Repeated Clashes at DUET Centering VC Appointment

Politics Uniform Civil Code in Assam, growing concern among Muslims

Politics Memoir by Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre wins top book award

Sports Nepali Sherpa scales Mount Everest for a record 32nd time

Politics UK PM Keir Starmer 'ready to step down' amid growing turmoil

Politics US plans to unveil criminal charges against Raul Castro next Wednesday: Official

Politics Faridpur child rape accused arrested in Madaripur

Environment Despite footbridges, reliance on broken dividers raises risk of fatalities

Business Capital shortfall in 20 banks stood at Tk2.78 lakh crore in December quarter

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

Politics Govt eyes Ganges Treaty renewal with better terms

Politics Black money indemnity in housing, tax holidays for 20 sectors may return

Technology Spacecraft to probe how Earth fends off raging solar winds

International Bulgaria wins 70th Eurovision with 'Bangaranga' amid protests, boycott

Sports Barca women claim Spanish treble before Champions League final

International Is China becoming the new center of global power?

Health WHO declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda an emergency of international concern

International At least eight dead, 32 injured in Thailand after freight train hits bus

International Beijing state banquet sets the table for Trump-Xi reset

International China says Trump visit deals are 'preliminary'

International Europe in talks with Iran over Strait of Hormuz shipping access

International Iran proposal links $54m on payout to killing of US President Donald Trump

International Trump returns from China with stability and a stalemate

Culture Nepal Festival 2026: A Himalayan tapestry in the heart of Dhaka

Crime 3 arrested over attack on visitors at Mirpur Shah Ali shrine

Crime Ex-BRUR VC Hasibur Rashid arrested in Abu Sayed murder case

Crime Probe committee formed over attempted rape, assault of JU student

Politics Govt employees set for 105% raise in Pay Commission's report to CA

Politics Govt issues notification raising minimum special allowance to Tk1,500 for civil servants, MPO-listed teachers

Transport Woman jumps from motorcycle to save toddler, both killed in Sitakunda highway accident

Business Cargo backlogs feared as 3 out of 4 explosive detection scanners down at Dhaka airport

Politics Govt to roll out new pay scale for public servants in phases from July

Business Bangladesh has two banking systems, and only one of them can raise capital

International Putin And Xi Jinping Prepare High-Stakes Summit Following Trump’s China Trip

Iran's stock market to reopen on Tuesday, official says