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Business Budget satisfactory, but barriers to new investment must be removed: Business leaders

International CID arrests member of human trafficking ring over deaths of 18 Bangladeshis in Mediterranean Sea

Health About 4,000 people at risk of HIV in Barishal: Report

Technology Experts call for strategic investment to cut out-of-pocket health spending

International No secret deal with US: Foreign minister

Politics PM unveils major plans for transport modernisation and climate resilience

Business BB rejects reports claiming distressed loans account for up to 60% of banking sector

Business Depositors of 5 troubled Islamic banks stage road march in Ctg demanding return of savings

Crime Nearly half of loans in 10 banks flagged as risky: Cenbank report

Business Big targets, weak capacity: Economists warn of implementation strain

International Dollar rate rises to Tk123.10 amid payment pressure

Business BSEC free to pursue enforcement action in Best Holdings bond conversion case

Business BSEC wins stay as Appellate Court clears path for Mutual Fund conversion, liquidation

Business Summit Alliance Port’s fivefold record trade triggers 'suspicious' rally concerns at Dhaka bourse

Business Foreign minister defends Bangladesh-US trade deal, cites global examples

Business Trade deal with US to boost investment, strengthen energy security: Khalilur tells parliament

Sports Croatia's Dalic warns team of Kane threat before England opener

Sports Ronaldo eyes historic sixth World Cup scoring feat as Portugal begin campaign against DR Congo

Sports Tigresses suffer 9-wicket defeat to Australia in T20 WC

Sports How is Geneva the 'capital of peace'?

Business Snake scare in the field: How much impact did it have on Germany-Switzerland-Norway?

Business White House Attack Plot Foiled: How the FBI Intervened

Business Beyond football: Who has stronger economic ties with Bangladesh – Brazil or Argentina?

Business Agriculture ministry plans AI, drone use in farming under 'I Have a Plan' programme: PM

Business HC asks govt why 2019 Keraniganj police shooting victim should not get Tk5cr compensation

Politics Aggressive policing needed, kingpins must be arrested to break criminal networks: RAB-2 chief

International Govt reviewing proposal to reduce passport fees for expatriates: Salahuddin

Health Health minister makes surprise visit to Kushtia hospital, expresses dissatisfaction over uncleanliness

Politics Measles outbreak review ordered, PM assures action if negligence found

Politics Killing by BSF extremely regrettable, clear violation of human rights: Salahuddin

International Myanmar recognises 2.83 lakh Rohingyas, repatriation timeline uncertain: Khalilur

Politics PM unveils plan to raise tax-GDP ratio to 10% in 5 years, 15% by 2035

Politics PM ties welfare delivery to political stability, pledges tough stand on money laundering

International Waste removal remains top priority: Dhaka South administrator

International Bangladesh eyes regional trade hub status with its first-ever free trade zone in Chattogram's Anwara

Business WASH budget rebounds, but equitable financing persists: PPRC

Sports SME foundation to disburse Tk45cr in loans to small businesses, returnee migrants

Sports Merlin the duck: From Mexico City streets to World Cup stardom

Sports Messi shatters four World Cup records in single match against Algeria

Technology Twenty years, one date, one legend: Messi goes from first WC goal to all-time record

Politics Google Chrome to cut off remaining support for older ad blockers

Politics PM’s China visit: Dhaka to seek investment in green energy, EVs

International Child Ayat Murder: What Verdict Did the Court Deliver?

Business What Are the Prime Minister’s Plans for the Development of Moulvibazar?

Politics 'I'm the boss', Trump says at G7, as he warms to Ukraine's war aims

Politics Italian mother takes on Meta, TikTok after daughter's death

Crime Netanyahu, Israel's arch-survivor, set to face voter fury over Iran deal

Culture If I don't like it, we'll go back to shooting: Trump on Iran deal

Entertainment 18 native birds rescued in Gazipur; Father, son held over wildlife trafficking

Transport 4 die with measles like syndrome in 24hrs, death toll rises 661

Politics Bangladesh assumes UNHCR executive committee leadership role

Business Canadian CRO Somru BioScience acquires Novus Clinical Research to expand global network

Politics 2022 Ayat murder: Accused Abir to walk the gallows

Politics Ex-MP Kamal's son Shahed, 2 others now arrested in July Uprising attempted murder case

Politics Osman Hadi murder case: Further probe report on 28 June

Politics CPD sees renewable energy gains in FY27 budget, warns of fossil fuel bias

Politics PM reaches Sreemangal to distribute Family Cards

Politics Proposed budget to make tobacco products more affordable: Speakers

Politics South Korea eyes investment in Bangladesh's electronics sector

Politics Panda bonds and renminbi: What may China offer Bangladesh during PM's visit

Sports Fifa World Cup 2026: Smallest countries by population

Sports Tom Holland appears to confirm marriage to Zendaya amid ongoing speculation

Sports Austria triumph on World Cup return with 3-1 win over Jordan

Sports Mbappe double fires France to opening win over Senegal

Sports Goal machines Messi, Haaland and Mbappe give their teams perfect starts

Technology Google Earth brings flight simulator to browsers

Crime How a Hotel Worker Was Beaten to Death

Entertainment Did Messi just deliver one of the greatest World Cup performances of his career?

Politics Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Srimangal

International India unlawfully pushes Bengalis into Bangladesh: HRW

International Iran and US to embark on 2 months of peace talks Friday

Sports Trump ballroom cost soars to $600m, half from taxpayers: Report

Technology US State Department says working to help Cabo Verde keeper Vozinha's mother attend World Cup

Business No postal ballot for local government elections, polls likely by year-end

Politics PM leaves Dhaka for Moulvibazar

Politics Budget proposes massive cuts to tax appeal deposits to ease burden on businesses

Business Watch | PM's China visit: Dhaka to seek investment in green energy, EVs

Sports Argentina 3-0 Algeria as Messi nets first World Cup hat-trick

International Algeria coach says errors helped Messi score hat-trick to tie World Cup record

Sports Norway's Haaland sparkles on World Cup debut with two goals for 4-1 victory over Iraq

Politics Messi scores first World Cup hat-trick, equals all-time goals record

Sports World Champions Off to a Winning Start as Messi’s Hat-Trick Sinks Algeria

Politics What New Formula Has Trump Proposed for a Deal with Iran?

Politics G7 leaders back US-Iran deal, say it's a 'historic opportunity'

Politics Iran deal includes $300 billion fund, more than half of which already committed, source says

Business Spain eager to finance dev projects in Bangladesh

Politics Daraz says it has no plans to exit Bangladesh, reaffirms growth commitment

Politics Madrasah teachers' salary, allowance issues to be resolved soon: Ministry

Politics Holy Ashura on 26 June

Business Distressed loans soar to Tk10.87 lakh crore, swallowing 59% of bank credit

Politics Non-performing loans surge across 44 banks, including strong lenders

Politics Pre-suit mediation for defaulted loan settlements likely in budget

Politics BGMEA election row calms as non-exporting factories likely to keep voting rights

Business Iran coach says team ordered out of US right after World Cup opener

Politics How is China stealing information under the guise of job offers?

Politics Why were the police attacked in Mohammadpur?

Politics How many months will it take for the oil market to return to normal?

Business Israeli drone strikes kill at least 4 in southern Lebanon