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Politics 31 tea estates at ‘high risk’ over labour unrest: Muktadir

Business Bangladesh's trade deficit widened to $24.17 billion in FY25: Minister Muktadir

Politics Bill to tackle online gambling tabled in parliament

Politics Crude bomb-like explosion reported at Dhaka's Technical intersection

Politics SSC, equivalent results on 20 July: Education minister

Politics Govt identifies 445 earthquake safe shelters across Dhaka: Minister

Politics Deadlock over Malaysia labour market likely to end soon: Expat minister

Politics OC withdrawn after death of Chhatra League activist in Faridpur DB custody

Politics Jamaat chief warns of new 'revolution', says will quit parliament without space to speak

Politics Labour market in Malaysia may reopen soon for Bangladesh: Adviser Zahed

Business Bangladesh trade deficit with India hits $7.86 billion: Minister

Politics Bangladesh Bank introduces 'Non-Resident Convertible Taka Account' for expatriates

Politics Beximco Pharma declares 47.5% cash dividend, makesTk699.88cr profit in FY25

Politics DSE bounces back but low turnover reflects investor hesitation

Politics DSE serves query to Daffodil Computers following sharp price rise

Politics Transparency blackout: 51 firms hide financials while BSEC lags behind global standards

Politics Trade deficit rises by $8b in five years: Commerce minister

Politics England target last-32 spot as Ghana test awaits in Group L clash

Politics Portugal seek first win as Ronaldo-led side face Uzbekistan in Group K clash

Politics The man who swallowed time

Politics When the beautiful game plays ugly: World Cup 2026 and the Global South

Politics Can China continue stabilising global oil markets after the Iran conflict?

Politics Hadis, a dangerous trafficker behind the bird business in Kataban!

Politics Who is sitting in the British Prime Minister's seat?

Politics Can anyone fix Britain? Regular change of PM a symptom of UK's malaise

Politics China beats US with world's fastest supercomputer, but race not geared for AI work

Politics Trump says Iran agreed to nuclear inspections into 'infinity', Tehran denies US claims

Politics 17 pro-Jamaat deputy AGs, assistant AGs resign

Politics Bangladeshi PM's Adviser Zahed chose to return to Dhaka voluntarily after Delhi airport delay: India

Politics Lawyer Shafiq Nazrul remanded over alleged Facebook scam using Zaima Rahman's photo

Politics Ctg Port forms support team as NCT-DP World talks enter crucial phase

Politics DU suspends 3 teachers, official over July Uprising allegations

Politics PM presses for climate finance, adaptation and Loss and Damage Fund at WEF summit

Politics PM seeks coordinated WEF measures for climate vulnerable countries

Politics Speaker irked by absence of ministers in parliament to answer MPs' questions

Politics Foreign aid disbursements down $1b, debt servicing exceeds $4b in FY26

Politics Nordic envoys pledge stronger partnership with Bangladesh for greener, more sustainable future

Politics World Cup 2026's most fascinating story is stitched onto the sleeve

Sports IMF ties uniform 15% VAT, turnover tax to new loan package

Politics Can Marco Rubio reassure Gulf leaders over Iran’s missiles and regional power?

Politics Relief for 31 Sailors as Vessel Crosses the Strait of Hormuz After 115 Days

Politics Iran's UN ambassador cites good progress in peace talks, but denies US commodity purchase claims

Politics Row over KMC move to rename Suhrawardy Avenue after Gopal Mukherjee

Politics US waives Iran sanctions, Trump warns Tehran it must abide by agreement

Politics New Lebanon-Israel talks to begin, in shadow of US-Iran deal

Politics Measles outbreak: 3 more die, death toll rises to 686

Politics Ashura Tazia procession: DMP announces traffic measures, bans bags and sharp objects

Politics Court records 4 more testimonies in ex-IGP Benazir corruption case

Politics Awami League's plans for founding anniversary events foiled: DMP commissioner

Politics DMP arrests 26 Awami League leaders, activists in separate drives

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

Business Urgent policy reforms needed to unlock rooftop solar potential: CPD

Sports Watch | Journalist assaulted by 'Jamaat activists' after protest march at Dhanmondi 32

Politics Not allocation, implementation of budget key challenge amid macroeconomic strains: CPD

Business 2026 Fifa World Cup: Highest-paid managers

Sports Algeria come from behind for 2-1 World Cup win over Jordan

International Messi or Ronaldo? New study suggests political views may influence football loyalties

Politics Setting sail again on the rising tide of the east: China-Bangladesh relations at a new starting point

International Adviser Reveals Timeline for Local Government Polls

Health Banned Awami League Anniversary: One Person Detained at 32

Culture Tight Security Measures Around Awami League Founding Anniversary

Sports Israel targeted Gaza children resulting in genocide, UN inquiry says

International EU agrees overhaul of air traveler protections after years of negotiations

International European leaders offer warm farewell to Britain's Starmer

Business Analysis | Why undoing the 'tangled nest' of Iran sanctions will not be easy or quick

Business Banglar Joyjatra clears Strait of Hormuz after four-and-a-half-month ordeal

Sports Post-measles complications rising among children

Business Viral buffalo 'Trump' transferred from National Zoo to Savar Livestock Research Institute

Politics Why Bangladesh charts a design-first path into semiconductors, ditching wafer fabrication

Sports IMF ties uniform 15% VAT, turnover tax to new loan package

Sports Bangladesh, IMF agree on new realistic three-year reform programme

International Japan-Bangladesh Chamber seeks VAT reform, withdrawal of minimum tax

Environment Mbappe scores twice as France beat Iraq after two-hour storm delay

Politics Haaland scores twice as Norway beat Senegal 3-2 to reach World Cup knockout stage

International Stars sparkle early as Messi, Mbappe light up World Cup

Politics Journalist Allegedly Assaulted at Jamaat Rally in Dhanmondi

International Argentina fans defiant, 40 years on from Maradona's 'Hand of God'

Business Oil inches down as investors focus on Hormuz flows after peace talks

Technology SpaceX falls 16% in worst drop since IPO as market pressure builds

Politics Meet Andy Burnham, Britain's likely next PM

International India, China review bilateral ties amid push for stable and predictable relations

International At least 18 dead in France, including two children in hot car, as Europe bakes

International Iran chief negotiator says Strait of Hormuz will be administered by Tehran: State media

International Iran, US finalise agreement on release of $12b in frozen assets

Politics US waives Iran sanctions after talks; Lebanon fighting abates

Business IPDC Finance retains ‘AAA’ credit rating for eighth consecutive year

Business China rolls out red carpet for Tarique Rahman

Sports LNG subsidy nearly triples to Tk16,600cr amid Iran war supply shock

Sports Titas warns of low gas pressure for four days due to reduced RLNG supply

Sports Political parties take to streets on activities-banned Awami League's anniversary

Sports Beximco Pharma set to publish 15-month overdue financials as regulator allows special board meeting

Politics The Cube 2026: Where football met car culture

Business Abbas Kiarostami: The poet behind the camera

Business Messi brace downs Austria, sends Argentina to knockout stage

International Messi sets new World Cup record, becomes highest scorer with 18 goals

Politics Is a final agreement between Iran and the United States possible in 60 days?

Politics Who will have the last laugh on the day of Messi's penalty miss?