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International Japanese investors eye $1.2bn investment in Bangladesh tourism: Ministry

Business FAO to provide $447,000 for pesticide safety, women’s businesses

International IMF warns AI boom is widening global divide

International Vietnam signs free trade deal with four European nations

Culture Alternative rock act About Dark releases new single ‘Nirakar’

Entertainment Beyond band music: Revisiting Ayub Bachchu’s film songs

Culture Harry Styles debuts unreleased track in tribute to Liam Payne

Technology 'My last conversation with AB'

Entertainment The Puja songs that remain woven into our memories

Culture The beating heart of Durga Puja

International How cancer counselling helps you navigate treatment and rebuild confidence

Business Charred bodies of woman clutching child, man apparently shielding them found after Cox’s Bazar resort fire

International Execution of 2 Bangladeshis in Makkah: Dhaka seeks explanation from Saudi ambassador

Technology Editors' Council seeks mandatory court approval before arresting journalists over reporting

Culture Former Bangladesh Air Force chief Sheikh Abdul Hannan arrested in Qatar

Entertainment 7 more die with measles-like symptoms

Culture ACC approves charge sheet against Saima Wazed

Entertainment Drew licensed gun in 'self-defence' during anti-drug drive: Ishraque

Culture Alfa Romeo unveils concept car Cuorerosso

International Anthropic co-founder warns AI's window for oversight is narrowing

Business Noise-cancelling earbuds and headphones: our top picks

Technology Tesla unveils flying car with SpaceX thrusters

International Beyond remittances, what does Bangladesh do for its citizens abroad?

International Iran urges US to accept proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Business Stop this deadly negligence

Politics BNP’s first eight months: Promise, power, and the test of change

Business Give SSC students who failed a second chance, but fix the learning gaps too

Politics Neha Bora: ‘We are demanding the restoration of democracy in India’

Sports West Indies arrive in Dhaka with Springer replacing Paul

International Zimbabwe turn the tables on Bangladesh in ODIs

Sports BFF hopes to use stalled FIFA funds, says Tabith after meeting with Infantino

International FIFA president makes brief stopover in Dhaka

Sports Ronaldo’s Portugal exit may not be on his terms

Politics ‘Will be back in a few weeks’: Martinez after surgery

Politics Begum Khaleda Zia IHF Nations Trophy begins

Sports Rights groups decry IMF austerity demand

Sports Where did Bengal’s grand Durga Puja begin?

Politics Why people born in the same year may age differently

Politics Tetulia where winter whispers early

Politics Survey finds nearly half of Bangladesh's households in debt

Politics Secretariat relocation proposal set to go to cabinet today

Politics Kolkata stampede: Death toll rises to 19, CM announces Rs 2.5 lakh compensation

Politics Israeli settlers attack European diplomats, beat French mayor

Politics Revolution? France rocked by nationwide clashes, blazes and looting

Politics Rubio says Trump to take up to 60 days to weigh Russia sanctions

Politics Two dead, 11 injured in Kansas after truck drives through soccer game, police say

Politics Social media witch-hunts must not replace dialogue or due process

Politics Two executions and the limits of diplomatic friendship

Politics Batters should have won this match for us: Taskin

Politics Litton’s fitness woes refuse to fade

Sports Rabada ‘raring to go’ as Proteas hope to level series

Business Messi brace lifts Inter Miami to 3-1 win in Atlanta

International Neymar hails ‘best in the world’ Yamal ahead of 2026 Ballon d’Or

Entertainment ‘Yamal best in the world’ as Barca equal Real’s Liga record

Sports What to watch on TV today (18 Oct, 2026)

Business Foreign banks play it safe with low-cost deposits, careful lending

Politics Govt plans unified online portal for trade licences

International IMF warns AI boom is widening global divide

Business RMG exports to Poland rise amid Russia war

Business Is a strong taka helping us?

Business Prime accused Amini in Satkhira mob killing case arrested

International Youth arrested over journalist Alif murder in Netrokona

Sports At least 17 killed in Kolkata Durga Puja stampede

Business ‘We are demanding the restoration of democracy in India’

International The future of Bangladesh's past: Why intangible cultural heritage matters

Sports How can Bangladesh maximise the gains from free trade agreements?

Politics Tarique Rahman’s Japan visit: Turning trust into tangible gains

Politics Fortis suffer 3-0 defeat to Al Qadsia

Entertainment Unstoppable Barca thrash Betis to extend perfect start

Sports Biman suspends Riyadh flights indefinitely

Business Are financial transactions between family members taxable income?

International Bangladesh Bank’s youth programme draws 18,444 applications in 8 districts

Politics IDRA bars life insurers from forcing claimants to buy new policies

Business Poorest energy-importing nations falling behind as AI widens global divide: IMF

Business Procurement authority seeks feedback on preference for local goods

Politics What’s going on in CUET?

Entertainment Durga Puja: Maha Saptami today

Environment Durga Puja puppet procession brings wildlife conservation message to Thakurgaon

Entertainment Kajol recreates iconic ‘Anjali’ look after 28 years

Politics ‘Her death has deprived students of a good teacher’

Politics ‘One more minute and I could have saved my wife’

Politics Ishraque carried firearm during ‘anti-drug operation’ in Gendaria, video shows

Politics People who believe in nationalism will protect cultural heritage: Rizvi

Politics At least 17 killed in Kolkata Durga Puja stampede: media reports

Politics Riyadh owes Dhaka a clear explanation

Politics Bangladesh U-19s begin Afghanistan series with 33-run win

Politics India, West Indies draw T20 series after rain washes out decider

Business NCL set for another round without Test stars

Politics Tigers suffer heavy defeat to Zimbabwe

Sports BFF signs MoU for Bangladesh Super League

Sports Haaland stars in Man City win, Liverpool beat Brentford

Politics Martinez conscious after head clash, taken to hospital