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An Iranian woman holds Iran's flag during a rally in Tehran, Iran, April 29, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

US and Iran presidents sign ceasefire agreement, but Trump says he could still resume attacks

Trump also withdrew at least one of his stated rationales for attacking Iran in the first place, saying it would be "unfair" for Tehran not to have ballistic missiles, having previously ‌vowed to obliterate them.

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Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo looks dejected after the Portugal v DR Congo match at Houston Stadium, Houston, Texas, US, on 17 June 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Phil Noble

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Ships and boats in the Strait of Hormuz, Musandam, Oman, on 22 April 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Stringer/File

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Speaking at the 2026 Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Humanitarian Affairs Segment in New York yesterday (17 June), State Minister for Foreign Affairs Shama Obaed Islam reaffirmed Bangladesh's commitment to humanitarian principles. Photo: Collected

Bangladesh calls for stronger humanitarian action, greater role for women in peacebuilding at UN forum

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Climate adaptation infrastructure and protection measures aimed at addressing the impacts of climate change. Photo: BSS

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Dhaka sees relief as rainfall follows repeated heatwave warnings by Met Office. Photo: Mehedi Hasan/TBS

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Banjop Kraithong, 54, a local fisherman, removes crabs from a fishing net in Lang Suan district, Chumphon province, Thailand, 19 May 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

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মার্কিন অবরোধ প্রত্যাহার, হরমুজ প্রণালি খুলে দেওয়া: যুক্তরাষ্ট্র-ইরান ১৪ দফা চুক্তিতে যা যা আছে

মার্কিন অবরোধ প্রত্যাহার, হরমুজ প্রণালি খুলে দেওয়া: যুক্তরাষ্ট্র-ইরান ১৪ দফা চুক্তিতে যা যা আছে

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ইরানের ‘নিঃশর্ত আত্মসমর্পণ’ চেয়েছিলেন ট্রাম্প; উল্টো নিজেই পেয়ে গেলেন ‘সারপ্রাইজ’

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ইলাস্ট্রেশন: টিবিএস

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ফ্রান্সে অনুষ্ঠিত জি-সেভেন (জি৭) সম্মেলনে মার্কিন প্রেসিডেন্ট ডোনাল্ড ট্রাম্প। ছবি: রয়টার্স

অন্যদের থাকলে, ইরানেরও কিছু মিসাইল থাকা উচিত, নইলে ‘একটু অন্যায়’ হয়ে যায়: ট্রাম্প

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১৯৭৫ সালের ৩০শে এপ্রিল সায়গনের দক্ষিণ ভিয়েতনামী প্রেসিডেন্ট প্যালেসের মূল ফটক ভেঙে ভেতরে ঢুকছে উত্তর ভিয়েতনামী সেনাবাহিনীর একটি ট্যাংক। ছবি: এএফপি

যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের জন্য ভিয়েতনামের চেয়েও বড় পরাজয় ইরান

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ইজেল
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Stocks

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BSEC free to pursue enforcement action in Best Holdings bond conversion case

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Bangladesh Association of Publicly Listed Companies (BAPLC) President Riad Mahmud leads a delegation during a meeting with Bangladesh Bank Governor Mostaqur Rahman at the central bank headquarters in Dhaka on 16 June 2026. Photo: Courtesy

Listed firms want central bank to reform credit blacklisting rules

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US-Iran deal: 'Victory' for Tehran, 'essential' for Iranians

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Features

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Are expensive foreign trips widening inequality in Dhaka’s elite schools?

Wheels
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5 accessories every first-car owner should have

Pursuit
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Doubt, apply, win: Two Bangladeshi women on the Fulbright journey

Earth
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Offbeat
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Merlin the duck: From Mexico City streets to World Cup stardom

In Focus
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The Big Picture
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A super El Niño could push food, health and global economy to the brink

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Food
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Antipodean Cafe: A little slice of Melbourne in Dhaka

Tech
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Google Chrome to cut off remaining support for older ad blockers

Brands
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Health
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HPV vaccine drives cervical cancer deaths to zero among young women in England

Wellbeing
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8 tips for healthy eating

By The Numbers
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Fifa World Cup 2026: Smallest countries by population

Thoughts & Analysis

How Bangladesh’s Tk 9.38 lakh crore budget for FY27 can accelerate reaching SDGs

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Economy

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Key tyre imports face 20% supplementary duty, traders warn of higher transport costs

Bangladesh eyes free trade zones to cut lead times, boost investment and exports

Dollar rate rises to Tk123.10 amid payment pressure

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Banjop Kraithong, 54, a local fisherman, removes crabs from a fishing net in Lang Suan district, Chumphon province, Thailand, 19 May 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

Thailand revives $30b coast-to-coast corridor to rival Malacca Strait

11 Iranian ships pass through US naval blockade after MoU, state media says

Trump says 'nobody' attacked Iran girls' school 'on purpose'

Stocks

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