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Auditor to assess City Group; banks' review body to decide debt restructuring

Auditor to assess City Group; banks' review body to decide debt restructuring

The committee is expected to submit its report to bank CEOs within around 10 days.

2h | Banking
Switzerland's national flag flies beside a logo of Swiss bank Credit Suisse at its headquarters at the Paradeplatz square in Zurich, July 31, 2019. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann

Bangladeshi deposits in Swiss banks surge 41% in 2025, led by banks

5h | Banking
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PM's China visit to focus on economic zone, fresh investment, infrastructure projects

2h | Foreign Policy
Illustration: TBS

Ceasefires, broken promises: The uncertain road forward from US-Iran hostility

4h | The Big Picture
Who can advance to the World Cup Round of 32?

Who can advance to the World Cup Round of 32?

2h | Podcast
The affected families are from the Chuknagar, Kathaltala and Baratia Ashrayan projects, where large volumes of excavated soil from river restoration works were dumped nearby, damaging homes and forcing many residents to leave. Photo: TBS

Administration moves to compensate, rehouse families affected by Khulna river dredging project

37m | Bangladesh
People walk past an anti-US billboard in Tehran, Iran, 19 February 2026. Photo: Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

US-Iran deal redraws the Middle East: Iran gains, rivals alarmed

7m | World+Biz
British High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke today met with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman at his office in the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban. Photo: PMO

UK envoy calls on PM, expresses interest in investment in aviation sector

3h | Bangladesh
Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

FY27 budget promising in direction but faces tough implementation test: RAPID

1h | Budget
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No MP is a loan defaulter, says home minister amid row in parliament

2h | Bangladesh
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75% of health workers serve 38% of urban population, study finds

4h | Health
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Ex-DB ADC Saklayen sent into compulsory retirement over misconduct charges

2h | Bangladesh
File photo of Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Md Asaduzzaman. Photo: Collected

Proposed budget ambitious, pro-poor and visionary: Law minister tells parliament

2h | Bangladesh
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Measles outbreak: 5 more children die; death toll rises to 666

8h | Health
Logo of BSEC. Photo: Collected

Six stocks under scanner as BSEC flags unusual price spikes

2h | Stocks
Map of Sylhet. Screengrab from Google Earth

Two fishermen killed by lightning in Sylhet haor, another missing

1h | Bangladesh
A man splashing his face with water during intense Summer heat. File Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS

Asia warmed faster than rest of the world in recent decades: WMO

3h | Asia

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ছবি:সংগৃহীত

২০২৫ সালে সুইস ব্যাংকে বাংলাদেশিদের আমানত বেড়েছে ৪১ শতাংশ, সর্বকালের রেকর্ডের কাছাকাছি

3h | অর্থনীতি
ছবি: সংগৃহীত

প্রধানমন্ত্রীর চীন সফরে গুরুত্ব পাবে চীনা বিনিয়োগ ও অর্থনৈতিক অঞ্চল উন্নয়ন: আশিক চৌধুরী 

2h | বাংলাদেশ
ব্যবসায়িক সংকট কাটিয়ে উঠতে সিটি গ্রুপে স্বতন্ত্র অডিটর নিয়োগ ও রিভিউ কমিটি গঠন

ব্যবসায়িক সংকট কাটিয়ে উঠতে সিটি গ্রুপে স্বতন্ত্র অডিটর নিয়োগ ও রিভিউ কমিটি গঠন

2h | অর্থনীতি
প্রধানমন্ত্রী তারেক রহমানের সঙ্গে সৌজন্য সাক্ষাৎ করেন ঢাকায় নিযুক্ত চীনের রাষ্ট্রদূত ইয়াও ওয়েন। ছবি: প্রধানমন্ত্রীর কার্যালয়

প্রধানমন্ত্রীর সঙ্গে চীনের রাষ্ট্রদূতের সৌজন্য সাক্ষাৎ

3h | বাংলাদেশ
ছবি: সংগৃহীত

শিবির নেতা জিসানের পক্ষে গণমাধ্যমে কথা বলা দুই এপিপির নিয়োগ বাতিল

2h | বাংলাদেশ
ছবি: সংগৃহীত

সাবেক প্রতিমন্ত্রী হারুন অর রশীদ আর নেই

1h | বাংলাদেশ
ইজেল
গ্যাব্রিয়েল গার্সিয়া মার্কেস (বাম থেকে উপরে), আলবেয়ার কামু (ডান থেকে উপরে), এদয়ার্দো গালিয়ানোই (বাম থেকে নিচে), গুন্টার গ্রাস (ডান থেকে নিচে)। ছবি: সংগৃহীত

তাহারা ফুটবলকেও ভালোবাসতেন

3d | ইজেল
৯০ মিনিটের ক্যানভাসে তুলির আঁচড়

৯০ মিনিটের ক্যানভাসে তুলির আঁচড়

1w | ইজেল

Stocks

Logo of BSEC. Photo: Collected

Listed companies urge BSEC to ease listing process to attract stronger firms

Representational image. Photo: Mehedi Hasan/TBS

Mutual funds surge as court clears conversion, liquidation process

Logo of BSEC. Photo: Collected

Six stocks under scanner as BSEC flags unusual price spikes

Photo: Collected

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

Video

Who Wins and Who Loses? The Impact of the 14-Point U.S.-Iran Deal

Who Wins and Who Loses? The Impact of the 14-Point U.S.-Iran Deal

In which countries is Iran's $100 billion stuck?

In which countries is Iran's $100 billion stuck?

Who can advance to the World Cup Round of 32?

Who can advance to the World Cup Round of 32?

Features

Panorama
A new $80bn corridor: ADB’s vision for connecting Bangladesh’s growth centres

A new $80bn corridor: ADB’s vision for connecting Bangladesh’s growth centres

Wheels
Many overlook the accessories that can make everyday motoring easier and safer. PHOTO: Collected

5 accessories every first-car owner should have

Pursuit
Benazir Elahee Munni (left) and Nazia Hoque (right). Sketch: TBS

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

Earth
A flash of electric blue and a tail that defies proportion — the red-billed blue magpie commands the Shivapuri mornings. PHOTO: MD ARIF HOSSAIN PRODHAN

What you seek is seeking you: A morning at Shivapuri-Nagarjun National Park

Offbeat
Merlin, a duck wearing a Mexico national football team ('El Tri') jersey, that shot to fame after a chance encounter on Reforma Avenue went viral following the FIFA 2026 match between Mexico and South Africa, walks in Chinatown in Mexico City, Mexico, on 16 June 2026. Photo: Reuters

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

In Focus
The exploded fourth reactor of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant is seen in this aerial view from April 1986. Photo: REUTERS/Files

In photos: Rare captures from the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster

The Big Picture
Illustration: TBS

Ceasefires, broken promises: The uncertain road forward from US-Iran hostility

Illustration: TBS

Re-emergence of Iran and the Gulf's new reality

Food
Photo: TBS

Olio Steak: Sizzle, smoke and hearty platters

Tech
Chrome Logo, Image: Collected

Google Chrome to cut off remaining support for older ad blockers

Brands
ENOVAR: Designed for now

ENOVAR: Designed for now

Health
Representational Image. File Photo: Salahuddin Ahmed/TBS

75% of health workers serve 38% of urban population, study finds

Wellbeing
Photo shows broccoli, tomato, cucumber and thai pepper. File Photo: Pixabay

8 tips for healthy eating

By The Numbers
Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Most hat tricks scored in a Fifa World Cup

Thoughts & Analysis

Portugal's Ronaldo dilemma: Has Cristiano Ronaldo become a white elephant?

Sabbir Hossen

Re-emergence of Iran and the Gulf's new reality

Anonno Afroz

Economy

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

FY27 budget promising in direction but faces tough implementation test: RAPID

Bangladesh Bank relaxes FX rules for ship leasing by local firms

Budget sends positive signal to foreign investors, but implementation key: Ficci

World+Biz

People walk past an anti-US billboard in Tehran, Iran, 19 February 2026. Photo: Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

US-Iran deal redraws the Middle East: Iran gains, rivals alarmed

Israel demarcates expanded Lebanon occupation zone, challenging US-Iran pact

First tankers cross strait under Iran deal; Israeli strikes raise doubt in

Stocks

Logo of BSEC. Photo: Collected

Listed companies urge BSEC to ease listing process to attract stronger firms

Mutual funds surge as court clears conversion, liquidation process

Six stocks under scanner as BSEC flags unusual price spikes

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Beyond football: Who has stronger economic ties with Bangladesh – Brazil or Argentina?

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PM's China visit: Dhaka to seek investment in green energy, EVs

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Dollar rate rises to Tk123.10 amid payment pressure

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Nearly half of loans in 10 banks flagged as risky: Cenbank report

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

Splash

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Headline will explore the perils of investigative journalism

Two-day music gala at Shilpakala to celebrate World Music Day

South Asia's cultural future lies in collaboration: Art leaders at SXSW London's first Bangla House

Sports

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Brazilian President Lula jokes about 'signing Messi' for Brazil

Portugal's Ronaldo dilemma: Has Cristiano Ronaldo become a white elephant?

Fifa hydration breaks draw criticism amid heat concerns in World Cup matches

Infograph

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Most hat tricks scored in a Fifa World Cup

Fifa World Cup 2026: Smallest countries by population

Youngest players in World Cup history

Long Read

The blackened water of Buriganga offers little sign that this was once the lifeline of Dhaka. Photos: Mehedi Hasan

Billions down the drain, yet Dhaka’s rivers are still dying

Illustration: TBS

The earth’s fever, our silence

Illustration: TBS

The Grain Trap: 186th in meat consumption, Bangladesh's protein story is built on rice

Bangladesh's children are growing up with lead in their blood

Bangladesh's children are growing up with lead in their blood

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The women surviving in the shadow of Bangladesh's biggest coal project

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As shipbreaking reforms, Sitakunda’s Jaladas return to the sea

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