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International Who was behind the drone near Mecca?

Politics 'Police won't be able to do anything': Cantonment OC withdrawn after audio regarding Hasina's return goes viral

Business 'Delays increase costs': Home minister orders time-bound completion of projects

Education BCS non-cadre teachers set for promotion to senior teacher posts

Environment Grade-2, above govt officials can get electric cars worth up to Tk75 lakh

Health Dengue: 5 more die, 1,484 hospitalised in 24 hours

Technology Stronger pharmacy monitoring needed to curb antibiotic misuse: DGDA DG

Culture Dhaka's Abahani field returning to state control, to be opened to public

Sports New tourism policy to prioritise PPP, private investment: Minister

Crime Private sector to add 918MW of solar power to national grid by 2028

Tourism Govt bringing state-owned firms' employees without pensions under Pragati scheme

Weather Garment, textile bodies seek zonal gas rationing to avert factory shutdowns

International No RMG factory closed due to gas crisis yet; impact may show in 3 months: BGMEA president

Business Spouse to receive pension until age 80 after pensioner's death

Technology Exclusive | Why Australia is tightening student and backpacker visas – and who will be affected

Entertainment A wheelchair that helps the paralysed stand, now made in Bangladesh

Sports Female participation in banking rises to 16.51%

International Youngest actors to win an Emmy Award

Business What happens when human brain cells grow inside a mouse?

Culture Making gaming great again

Sports Nazrul Sandhya by IGCC today

Health Roger Waters brands Ed Sheeran a ‘Little Prick’ over Macklemore Tour axing

Technology Bangladesh reach Asian Games semifinal after rain washes out China quarterfinal

International Flick sets record as Barcelona breeze past Racing with Raphinha hat-trick

Sports Travis Kelce named a victim in $35M Ponzi scheme

Politics The case for recalibrating the VAT clock

International Iran’s emergence: Is Iran on the Path of Development or Retaliation?

Technology US Space Force eyes cislunar space as warfare expands beyond Earth

Politics How much has women's political participation declined?

International China presses Iran to help rein in Houthis after Saudi appeal, sources say

Business EU Commission proposes under-13s social media ban

Politics Energy disruption hits Bangladesh and Pakistan as Gulf crisis worsens

International India says new US tariffs over Russian oil could hit ties, vows to protect energy security

Politics World Bank boosts private capital mobilisation to record $112b

Business Asian LNG demand set to fall for second year as war shrinks supply

International PDB seeks Tk9,750cr to clear power dues ahead of Boro season

Business BPDB now floats 495MW solar tenders after mega round falters

Politics Stakeholders slam PDB's proposal to raise bulk power tariff

Politics Private-sector credit growth stays below 5% for fifth straight month

International Govt creating Tk1,500cr fund, to offer loans at 6% interest for solar power projects

International From imported chips to integrated production: Modern Syntex now meets 21% of local demand

Politics Explainer | What do higher rates mean for borrowers and savers?

Business Roger Waters calls Ed Sheeran a 'little prick' after Macklemore dropped from tour

Business Is the equation in the Middle East quietly changing? Who is behind it?

Politics Why did Israel run a secret campaign against Qatar?

Business Putin-linked Russian oligarch partly paid for Donald Trump Jr's wedding, wife confirms

Business Trump says 'hopefully we are towards end' of Iran war

Business Houthis claim downing of Saudi F-15

Politics Fed raises rates in search of 'timelier' drop in inflation, sees more tightening ahead

Business Macklemore donates $1m tour earnings to Gaza aid after removal from Sheeran tour

Politics US forces must prepare for conflict around Moon, top military adviser says

Business Rethinking Bangladesh’s growth story: Labour market challenges and the future of work

Politics Bangladesh slips 55 notches in global gender equality ranking

Politics Hasina, Joy among 125 named in case over BNP activist’s death during July Uprising

Business Ctg customs finds 19 engines, 2 dismantled vehicles in consignment declared as parts

Politics EC suspends boat symbol, adds 'No' option for single-candidate races

Health National cancer hospital upgraded to 700 beds

Politics Laos suspends new work permits for Bangladeshis until end of 2026

Politics Nepal PM thanks Bangladesh for relief, humanitarian support

Politics One bus hits, another runs over college teacher in Khilgaon; driver, helper detained

Business Adani unit shut down after PM Tarique skipped BRICS: Rizvi

Business Cabinet Committee recommends import of 695,000 tons fuel oil

Politics Gas supply improves in Chattogram, still remains weak elsewhere

Business Govt to import fuel worth Tk12,537cr from China, Indonesia

Politics Dominage Steel board Tk5.10cr over IPO fund diversion, fake proxy votes

Business BSEC urges firms to prepare for direct listing

Politics DSE extends recovery streak on bargain hunting, Moody’s outlook upgrade

Business 'Visible changes in capital market expected within 2-3 months': Tanvir Shahriar Ghani

Politics Bangladesh, India discuss open sky policy, air service agreement revision

Politics New OIC chief assures Bangladesh of support for speedy Rohingya repatriation

Business Most solar equipment can be imported at 1% duty under new order

Politics The sound of silence: How mainstream music abandoned its anti-war soul for the almighty dollar

Politics Nepal envoy meets BCB president, discusses sports cooperation

Business The Future of Humanitarian Action

Politics What JPMorgan's new frontier bond index means for Bangladesh

Politics Trump policy changes disrupt US EV industry, triggering job cuts and cancellations

Politics Trump faces Congressional pressure ahead of midterms

Business Rising fuel prices fuel protests as US-Iran war squeezes global energy supplies

Politics Houthi blitz leaves Saudi Arabia exposed, Iran emboldened

Sports UK PM Burnham to welcome Canada's Carney to Everton soccer game

Business ByteDance founder Zhang Yiming unseats Gautam Adani to become Asia’s richest person

Politics Houthi Red Sea offensive elevates enigmatic Yemeni commander's standing

Politics Houthis seize strategic ground along Red Sea, raising risks for global shipping

Politics Photos show extent of damage to US military positions across Middle East

Business Singapore-based Trafigura, Vitol offer to supply fuel oil to Bangladesh in Sept-Dec