Foreign minister terms Zahed's Delhi incident 'regretful'
24 MIN(s) ago
Diplomacy
Another health minister, another medical college for hometown
15 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh
Islami Bank’s new head urges depositors to keep faith in the bank
6 MIN(s) ago
Business
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
2 hour(s) ago
Crime & Justice
BSF takes back 12 stranded at Kushtia border after three-day standoff
57 MIN(s) ago
Cross-border
Subsidy for gas trebles in Iran war fallout
15 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Business
From 'Mini Cox’s Bazar' to vanishing shoreline: Parki Beach under threat
1 hour(s) ago
Bangladesh
Bangladesh welcomes US–Iran peace agreement
2 hour(s) ago
Bangladesh
PM chairs meeting on easing traffic congestion, modernising traffic management
2 hour(s) ago
Bangladesh
‘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
Why Real Madrid are gambling on Mourinho return
After two seasons without major silverware, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez activated the nuclear option.
12 June 2026, 01:30 AM
4.5-magnitude earthquake jolts Dhaka, other parts of Bangladesh
Tremor was felt around 9:40pm
12 June 2026, 00:40 AM
Shakira and Burna Boy warm up spectators in World Cup opening ceremony
Shakira and Nigerian singer Burna Boy had the spectators out of their seats in the opening ceremony for the 2026 World Cup in the Estadio Azteca on Thursday ahead of the opening match between co-hosts Mexico and South Africa.
12 June 2026, 00:36 AM
Real Madrid turn to Mourinho in bid to bring stability and end trophy drought
Real Madrid appointed Jose Mourinho as their new manager on a three-year contract on Thursday, turning back to the Portuguese tactician who once delivered them a record-breaking LaLiga triumph but has not won a league title since leaving the Spanish capital.
12 June 2026, 00:32 AM
BNP leader Belayet Hossain appointed Ctg Development Authority chairman
Belayet previously served as joint convener of Chattogram (North) District BNP
12 June 2026, 00:26 AM
Trump cancels US strikes on Iran, citing progress in talks
Cites high-level negotiations and broad regional approval for halting strikes
12 June 2026, 00:23 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.
12 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Mexico to open World Cup amid passion, parties and protests
Long queues wrapped around the Azteca as fans faced a long wait to enter the first stadium to host matches across three World Cups. Inside, thousands sang ahead of kickoff.
11 June 2026, 23:01 PM
Proposed FY27 budget reflects commitment to economic recovery: Fakhrul
LGRD minister calls the budget ‘creative’
11 June 2026, 22:51 PM
Fire at Khulna City Medical College Hospital under control
11 fire engines worked to douse the blaze
11 June 2026, 22:49 PM
Trump says US will hit Iran 'very hard tonight', wants control of energy infrastructure
Iranian official warns of 'painful response' if attacked
11 June 2026, 22:29 PM
Three teams in contention as DPL title race goes to the wire
The three teams are tied on 16 points from 10 matches.
11 June 2026, 22:00 PM
FY27: TIB welcomes no black money provision, urges asset disclosure for public servants
Dr Iftekharuzzaman says the proposed salary increase is justified after 11 years but must be tied to accountability
11 June 2026, 21:50 PM
Jamaat calls FY27 budget ‘anti-people’, stages protest marches in Dhaka
Party says proposed budget places additional burden on ordinary citizens
11 June 2026, 21:38 PM
Budget FY27 a roadmap to inclusive economy: PM’s adviser
Mahdi Amin says budget reflects BNP’s election manifesto and includes steps in 12 key sectors
11 June 2026, 20:44 PM