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Indian MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal responds to questions from journalists on 3 July 2026. Photo: Collected

India says monitoring Bangladesh's reported China fighter jet talks, corridor proposal

Responding to a question regarding China's reported commitment to support the Teesta project, Jaiswal said India's development cooperation with Bangladesh is guided by a mutually agreed roadmap that is reviewed regularly.

9h | Foreign Policy
Women hold an image of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as they walk to pay their respects near the coffins of Khamenei and his family members, on the day international delegates participate in a farewell ceremony for Khamenei, who was killed on February 28 during Israeli and US airstrikes on Iran, at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla in Tehran, Iran on 3 July 3 2026. Photo: Reuters

Khamenei lies in state in Tehran as Iran begins week of funeral ceremonies

8h | World+Biz
Search, rescue and recovery operations continued on Friday even as hopes of finding survivors dimmed. Photo: AFP

Frustrated families demand recovery of Venezuela's earthquake dead

1h | World+Biz
Iranian flag overlayed with a rising stock graph and 3D printed oil barrel miniatures are seen in this illustration taken on 23 June 2025. Photo: Reuters

Iran exploring oil sales to Japan, buyers seek longer sanctions waiver, sources say

2h | World+Biz
Luis Diaz of the Columbia football team celebrates during a match. Photo: Collected

Colombia seek to break down resilient Black Stars in round of 32 test

2h | Sports
A procession passed by the coffins of Iran’s slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his family today (3 July), according to state media. Photo: AP

Powerful Iranian general reappears publicly as Tehran prepares for Khamenei's funeral

6h | World+Biz
Illustration: TBS

Ctg City Corp's revenue rises by Tk100cr in FY26

3h | Bangladesh
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Novoair flight makes emergency landing in Dhaka after technical fault

5h | Bangladesh
Women walk holding umbrellas to protect from the sun amid a heatwave in Bordeaux, France, May 28, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Alice Sacco

At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and Netherlands

7h | Bangladesh
Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir speaks to reporters after a prize-giving ceremony organised by the Sylhet Sadar upazila administration to mark National Education Week 2026. Photo: Collected

Govt plans AI-based monitoring of essential commodity markets: Commerce minister

7h | Bangladesh
A man of Chattogram's Swandip upazila was seen drowning a dog. Photo: Collected

Man sentenced to 15 days' imprisonment for killing dog in Chattogram

3h | Crime
FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Germany v Paraguay - Boston Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts, U.S. - June 29, 2026 Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann looks dejected after the match as Germany are eliminated from the World Cup. Photo: Reuters

Germany to start talks with Klopp after parting ways with Nagelsmann, says DFB

5h | Sports
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Trust Gold owner held over alleged Tk14.38cr investment fraud

5h | Crime
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Unbeaten Egypt stand between Australia and a last-16 berth. Photo: AI Generated

Egypt seek to outwit resilient Socceroos in finely poised World Cup knockout tie

5h | Sports
TBS NEWS AT 8 PM, 3 July 2026

TBS NEWS AT 8 PM, 3 July 2026

7h | TBS News of the day
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Gold price rises again, crosses Tk2.28 lakh per bhori

6h | Markets
Hazrat Shahjalal shrine. Photo: Collected

Dargah-Mazar committee urges unity against extremism, restraint in online religious debates

5h | Bangladesh

Jobs

বাংলা
সীতাকুণ্ডের জাহাজভাঙা ইয়ার্ডসংলগ্ন উপকূলে এক জেলের নোঙর। ছবি: মনোয়ার মারুফ নাফিস

বদলাচ্ছে জাহাজভাঙা শিল্প, সমুদ্রে ফিরছেন সীতাকুণ্ডের ‘জলদাস’রা

4h | ফিচার
ফাইল ছবি: সংগৃহীত

বাংলাদেশ-চীন যুদ্ধবিমান আলোচনা ও করিডোর প্রস্তাবের দিকে নজর রাখছে ভারত: জয়সওয়াল 

7h | আন্তর্জাতিক
ভবন প্রায় প্রস্তুত, যন্ত্রপাতি নেই: ২০২৮ সাল পর্যন্ত পিছিয়েছে ক্যানসার-হৃদরোগের বিশেষায়িত হাসপাতাল প্রকল্প

ভবন প্রায় প্রস্তুত, যন্ত্রপাতি নেই: ২০২৮ সাল পর্যন্ত পিছিয়েছে ক্যানসার-হৃদরোগের বিশেষায়িত হাসপাতাল প্রকল্প

8h | বাংলাদেশ
ইরানের পার্লামেন্টের স্পিকার মোহাম্মদ বাঘের গালিবাফ এবং পররাষ্ট্রমন্ত্রী আব্বাস আরাগচি। ছবি: রয়টার্স

শান্তি আলোচনা চলাকালে ইরানি মধ্যস্থতাকারীদের গুপ্তহত্যার ষড়যন্ত্র করছিল ইসরায়েল; তেহরানকে সতর্ক করে দেয় যুক্তরাষ্ট্র!

11h | আন্তর্জাতিক
ছবি: সংগৃহীত

আযমীসহ তিন বাহিনীর ১৫০ কর্মকর্তাকে ভূতাপেক্ষ পদোন্নতি ও আর্থিক সুবিধা

4h | বাংলাদেশ
অভিযুক্ত আব্দুল হান্নান (ডানে)। ছবি: সংগৃহীত

চট্টগ্রামে কুকুরকে পানিতে ডুবিয়ে হত্যা: অভিযুক্তকে ১৫ দিনের বিনাশ্রম কারাদণ্ড

4h | বাংলাদেশ
ইজেল
১৯৭৮ সালের টুর্নামেন্ট জেতার পর ফিফা বিশ্বকাপ ট্রফি হাতে আর্জেন্টিনার অধিনায়ক দানিয়েল প্যাসারেলা। ছবি: এএফপি

ম্যাজিক বুট, টোটাল ফুটবল, স্বৈরশাসকের উৎসব এবং ‘ইশ্বরের হাত’

6d | ইজেল
মারাকানা স্টেডিয়াম, ব্রাজিল। ছবি: সংগৃহীত

বলের পেছনে এক শতাব্দী: প্রাগৈতিহাসিক ফুটবল থেকে মারাকানার কান্না

1w | ইজেল

Stocks

Logo of Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC). Photo: Collected

BSEC to replace quarterly reporting with half-yearly disclosures for listed firms

Financial stocks jump after cenbank offers four NBFIs final reprieve

Financial stocks jump after cenbank offers four NBFIs final reprieve

Logo of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE). Photo: Collected

Stocks end six-day rally as profit-taking weighs on market

Logo of BSEC. Photo: Collected

BSEC mandates separate BO accounts for govt securities auctions

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TBS NEWS AT 8 PM, 3 July 2026

TBS NEWS AT 8 PM, 3 July 2026

Why did the United States foil Israel's assassination plot?

Why did the United States foil Israel's assassination plot?

Is Cape Verde Ready to Shock the Football World?

Is Cape Verde Ready to Shock the Football World?

Features

Panorama
The nation needs serious soul-searching on why its young leaders are slipping off the ladder of progress. Photo: Collected 

Where are all the HSC examinees? 

Wheels
Park it beside the endless procession of grayscale crossovers occupying Gulshan avenue and it looks like someone accidentally left a Hot Wheels car at full scale. PHOTO: Ahbaar Mohammad

The pony car that went global: 2017 Ford Mustang EcoBoost

Pursuit
Abir visited UC Berkeley last month for a pre-admission orientation. Photo: Courtesy

What earned Abir 6 offer letters from prestigious US universities

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
A man holds an umbrella while playing chess during a heatwave affecting the US Northeast in New York City, U.S., June 23, 2024. REUTERS/Jeenah Moon/File Photo

What makes a 'heat dome', and what does it mean?

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
World Cup's $50b bet: How football became a global economy

World Cup's $50b bet: How football became a global economy

Illustration: TBS

No more ‘Hand of God’ in the age of AI, tracking systems and smart footballs

Food
Photo: Courtesy

Moja Korean Fusion Restaurant: Korean comfort with a contemporary accent

Tech
AI (Artificial Intelligence) letters and robot hand miniature in this illustration taken, 23 June 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Unchecked AI progress may pose catastrophic risks, UN panel warns

Brands
ENOVAR: Designed for now

ENOVAR: Designed for now

Health
Representational Image. Photo: TBS

Measles death toll reaches 729 as 5 more die in 24 hours

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

8 tips for healthy eating

By The Numbers
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Where the World Cup players play their club football

Thoughts & Analysis

Harnessing parliamentary leadership for a more transparent Bangladesh

Maj Gen (Retd) Md Nazrul Islam

World Cup's $50b bet: How football became a global economy

Anonno Afroz

Economy

How China overtakes US, India to become Bangladesh's top investor, private creditor

How China overtakes US, India to become Bangladesh's top investor, private creditor

Money exchange sector Booms, but workers' share shrinks: BBS

Bangladesh's forex reserves cross $33b

World+Biz

Search, rescue and recovery operations continued on Friday even as hopes of finding survivors dimmed. Photo: AFP

Frustrated families demand recovery of Venezuela's earthquake dead

Iran exploring oil sales to Japan, buyers seek longer sanctions waiver, sources say

Powerful Iranian general reappears publicly as Tehran prepares for Khamenei's funeral

Stocks

Logo of Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC). Photo: Collected

BSEC to replace quarterly reporting with half-yearly disclosures for listed firms

Financial stocks jump after cenbank offers four NBFIs final reprieve

Stocks end six-day rally as profit-taking weighs on market

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High-speed Dhaka-Sylhet corridor hits slow lane: 89% of time gone, only 21% work completed

2

Chattogram Port moves closer to paperless operations with automated cargo release

3

Bangladesh's forex reserves cross $33b

4

China keen to build economic corridor with Bangladesh, Myanmar for greater regional connectivity: Envoy

5

Palestinian goalkeeper Saleem Al-Ashqar killed in Gaza by Israeli forces: PFA

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BSEC to replace quarterly reporting with half-yearly disclosures for listed firms

Splash

Photos: Mehedi Hasan

Dialogues in coexistence: Carving out public spaces for the Bengal Delta

Sanjoy takes Bangladesh’s beats to American TV 

Murakami returns with first novel in three years

Sports

Luis Diaz of the Columbia football team celebrates during a match. Photo: Collected

Colombia seek to break down resilient Black Stars in round of 32 test

Egypt seek to outwit resilient Socceroos in finely poised World Cup knockout tie

Germany to start talks with Klopp after parting ways with Nagelsmann, says DFB

Infograph

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Where the World Cup players play their club football

Fifa World Cup 2026: Fastest players

Boots dominating the Fifa World Cup 2026

Long Read

At present, the system detects five categories of violations: running red lights, entering closed left lanes, lane violations, wrong-way driving, and illegal parking. Photo: Rajib Dhar

Has AI finally fixed Dhaka's traffic?

Today, Gaza contains the highest concentration of child amputees on earth. Photo: REUTERS

Gaza’s children, the UN report, and the world that looked away

Illustration: TBS

More money for health is welcome: The hard part starts after the budget

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

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Illustration: TBS

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

Argentina’s World Cup-winning squad travels through Buenos Aires during a victory bus parade attended by millions of fans on 20 December 2022. Photo: Collected

How defending the crown might be an uphill battle for Argentina

The Malaysian dream sank in the Andaman: Poverty and uncertainty grip those left behind

The Malaysian dream sank in the Andaman: Poverty and uncertainty grip those left behind

What they are collecting is coal sludge: fine fragments of coal that are washed out of the mining process and carried through the drainage channel as waste. The mine has no use for it. Photo: Hasan Jamilur Rahman Saikat/TBS

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