Draft law to rename Rab as People’s Protection Forces
15 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh
ICT-1 to deliver verdict on June 28 in Rampura killings case
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Crime & Justice
Subsidy for gas trebles in Iran war fallout
15 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Business
Bangladesh welcomes US–Iran peace agreement
1 hour(s) ago
Bangladesh
PM chairs meeting on easing traffic congestion, modernising traffic management
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Bangladesh
PM’s adviser Zahed heads home after being kept waiting for hours at Delhi airport
3 hour(s) ago
Bangladesh
Writ petition seeks HC order staying cancellation of Ad-din hospital’s licence
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Crime & Justice
Oil prices plunge, stocks surge on US-Iran peace deal
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Business
Richest farmers get half of fertiliser subsidies in Bangladesh: World Bank
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Five suspects identified over Raozan Jubo Dal leader murder
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Crime & Justice
South Korea's beauty, backed by fighting spirit, triumphs over Czech set-piece beasts
South Korea were more than worthy of the 2-1 win, showing their trademark indomitable spirit with a come-from-behind victory to join Mexico atop Group A, all packed into the scintillating second half of a match the Asian side dominated.
12 June 2026, 13:16 PM
Govt spending without productivity gains may stoke inflation: CPD
CPD said the government's inflation target of 7.5 percent would be difficult to achieve unless public spending translates into higher investment, employment and output
12 June 2026, 13:09 PM
We paid, they buffered
OTT platforms fail to get people through the front door for World Cup matches
12 June 2026, 12:59 PM
Man arrested over attempted rape of disabled girl in Gazipur
Locals hold human chain demanding capital punishment for accused
12 June 2026, 12:29 PM
USA, Canada take centre stage on day two
The spotlight shifts firmly onto North America's co-hosts on the second day of the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Canada and the United States prepare to embrace the pressure, expectation and excitement of opening their campaigns in front of home crowds.
12 June 2026, 11:50 AM
‘Bangladesh could follow Canada’s success’
The Bangladesh midfielder spoke about his World Cup memories, tournament predictions, his journey with Bangladesh, and more.
12 June 2026, 11:30 AM
Julian Quinones, 'more prolific than Ronaldo', creates a piece of history
Julian Quinones, on Thursday night, carried his Saudi Pro League form onto football's biggest stage, scripting a piece of FIFA World Cup history.
12 June 2026, 10:46 AM
2 policemen stabbed in Dhaka
Attack occurred during chase in Sher-e-Bangla Nagar; two suspects detained
12 June 2026, 10:21 AM
South Korea snatch 2-1 win over Czech Republic
South Korea came back from a goal down to snatch a thrilling 2-1 win over the Czech Republic in their World Cup Group A opener on Thursday, substitute Oh Hyeon-gyu grabbing the winner in the 80th minute.
12 June 2026, 10:09 AM
Iran says hasn't reached a final decision on deal with US
Trump, earlier, claimed to have reached a 'great settlement' to end the war
12 June 2026, 09:48 AM
'The sky's the limit', says Mexico's Lira after win in World Cup opener
Mexico prevailed with goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez in a match they finished with 10 men after captain Cesar Montes was sent off, though they were rarely troubled.
12 June 2026, 09:44 AM
Taylor Swift becomes youngest woman in Songwriters Hall of Fame
The 36-year-old takes the record from Carole Bayer Sager who was 43 when she was inducted
12 June 2026, 09:44 AM
South Korea's ex-president gets 30 years over North Korea drone incident
Prosecutors argued that he sent drones to Pyongyang create a pretext for his martial law declaration in 2024
12 June 2026, 09:37 AM
Japan captain Endo out of World Cup, ends international career
Japan captain Wataru Endo was ruled out of the World Cup with injury and announced his international retirement on Thursday, three days before his team's opener against the Netherlands.
12 June 2026, 09:19 AM
Tigresses still chasing World Cup relevance
What can be expected from the Nigar Sultana Joty-led side at this World Cup? Will it be another tournament of participation, or can they finally take a meaningful step forward?
12 June 2026, 08:00 AM
‘No more paddy fields’: Taskin’s pride at win on sporting wickets
Taskin Ahmed and company are now savouring the pride of dismantling Australia on tracks with pace and bounce, sealing a five-wicket win in the second and penultimate One-Day International to clinch the series 2-0.
12 June 2026, 07:00 AM
Glitz, glamour, and red cards: World Cup opener in pictures
The 2026 World Cup got off to a glittering start at Estadio Azteca yesterday.
12 June 2026, 03:39 AM
Co-hosts Mexico kick off World Cup with dramatic victory over South Africa
Mexico ignited their World Cup party with a dominant 2-0 victory over nine-man South Africa on Thursday as the biggest ever edition of the global footballing showpiece kicked off at the iconic Estadio Azteca.
12 June 2026, 03:18 AM
Beyond the deficit debate in FY27 budget
The relationship between budget deficits and inflation is not automatic. It depends largely on how the deficit is financed, the state of aggregate demand, the output gap, and the quality of public expenditure.
12 June 2026, 02:44 AM
Betting on growth revival
Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury’s first budget speech as finance minister performed a delicate, dual function: it read as an indictment of the old economic order, and served as a blueprint for its replacement. Come July 1, Khosru will have to fix the system -- and run his own playbook.
12 June 2026, 02:41 AM