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Saving City Group: 36 banks move to restructure its Tk26,600cr loans

Saving City Group: 36 banks move to restructure its Tk26,600cr loans

Lenders will put representative in the board of City group to oversee financial management if the syndicated approach is finalised.

2h | Banking
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Bangladesh eyes free trade zones to cut lead times, boost investment and exports

1h | Economy
Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman. Photo: Collected

Trade deal with US to boost investment, strengthen energy security: Khalilur tells parliament

7h | Foreign Policy
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to attend a musical interlude before a gala dinner as part of the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, 16 June 2026. Photo: REUTERS

If I don't like it, we'll go back to shooting: Trump on Iran deal

8h | World+Biz
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Beyond football: Who has stronger economic ties with Bangladesh – Brazil or Argentina?

9h | Analysis
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Nearly half of loans in 10 banks flagged as risky: Cenbank report

5h | Banking
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Every child in Bangladesh exposed to climate hazard, 90% face multiple risks: Unicef

3h | Climate Change
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Kotwali OC withdrawn over allegation of misappropriating 1,00,000 yaba pills in Ctg

1h | Bangladesh
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman addresses a programme marking the inauguration of the third-phase Family Card distribution programme at the Victoria High School ground in Sreemangal on 17 June 2026. Photo: UNB

PM ties welfare delivery to political stability, pledges tough stand on money laundering

8h | Bangladesh
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Bogura union renaming after state minister’s sons sparks controversy, locals cite 'no public consultation'

3h | Bangladesh
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DR Congo frustrate Portugal to secure 1-1 historic World Cup draw

1h | Football
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Dollar rate rises to Tk123.10 amid payment pressure

5h | Economy
File photo of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. Photo: PMO

PM unveils major plans for transport modernisation and climate resilience

4h | Bangladesh
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Lightning kills two children in Feni

2h | Bangladesh
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BB rejects reports claiming distressed loans account for up to 60% of banking sector

7h | Banking
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Big targets, weak capacity: Economists warn of implementation strain

5h | Budget
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Killing by BSF extremely regrettable, clear violation of human rights: Salahuddin

9h | Bangladesh

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ছবি: রাজীব ধর

ফুটবলে সমর্থনের বাইরে: বাংলাদেশের সাথে অর্থনৈতিক সম্পর্কে এগিয়ে কে, ব্রাজিল না আর্জেন্টিনা?

5h | অর্থনীতি
প্রধানমন্ত্রী তারেক রহমান। ফাইল ছবি: সংগৃহীত

পরিবহন, কৃষি ও জলবায়ু পরিবর্তনের প্রভাব মোকাবিলায় দীর্ঘমেয়াদি রূপরেখা দিলেন প্রধানমন্ত্রী

4h | বাংলাদেশ
পররাষ্ট্রমন্ত্রী ড. খলিলুর রহমান। ফাইল ছবি: বাসস

যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের সঙ্গে বাণিজ্য চুক্তি বিনিয়োগ বাড়াবে ও জ্বালানি নিরাপত্তা জোরদার করবে: সংসদে পররাষ্ট্রমন্ত্রী  

5h | বাংলাদেশ
ছবি: রয়টার্স

চুক্তি পছন্দ না হলে এবং ইরান ভালো ব্যবহার না করলে আবারও বোমা হামলা চালাব: ট্রাম্প

7h | আন্তর্জাতিক
ফাইল ছবি: সংগৃহীত

সংসদে ফ্যামিলি কার্ডের প্রলোভনে ধর্ষণের অভিযোগ জামায়াত নেতার, আপত্তিতে বক্তব্য এক্সপাঞ্জ

4h | বাংলাদেশ
প্রতীকী ছবি: সংগৃহীত

ব্যাংকিং খাতের ৬০ শতাংশ ঋণ ‘দুর্দশাগ্রস্ত’ দাবি করা গণমাধ্যমের প্রতিবেদন প্রত্যাখ্যান বাংলাদেশ ব্যাংকের

5h | অর্থনীতি
ইজেল
গ্যাব্রিয়েল গার্সিয়া মার্কেস (বাম থেকে উপরে), আলবেয়ার কামু (ডান থেকে উপরে), এদয়ার্দো গালিয়ানোই (বাম থেকে নিচে), গুন্টার গ্রাস (ডান থেকে নিচে)। ছবি: সংগৃহীত

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2d | ইজেল
৯০ মিনিটের ক্যানভাসে তুলির আঁচড়

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1w | ইজেল

Stocks

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

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Summit Alliance Port’s fivefold record trade triggers 'suspicious' rally concerns at Dhaka bourse

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BSEC wins stay as Appellate Court clears path for Mutual Fund conversion, liquidation

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

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

Snake scare in the field: How much impact did it have on Germany-Switzerland-Norway?

Snake scare in the field: How much impact did it have on Germany-Switzerland-Norway?

How is Geneva the 'capital of peace'?

How is Geneva the 'capital of peace'?

Features

Panorama
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Doctor-patient violence: The grim prognosis of a health system stretched too thin

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
Into the world of macro photography

Into the world of macro photography

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
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In photos: Rare captures from the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster

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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Benjamin Netanyahu: The man willing to burn it all down just to survive

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
ENOVAR: Designed for now

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Health
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About 4,000 people at risk of HIV in Barishal: Report

Wellbeing
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8 tips for healthy eating

By The Numbers
Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Fifa World Cup 2026: Smallest countries by population

Thoughts & Analysis

Argentina will play for their captain, for Messi

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

Mohsin Bhuiyan

Economy

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

Dollar rate rises to Tk123.10 amid payment pressure

Big targets, weak capacity: Economists warn of implementation strain

World+Biz

U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to attend a musical interlude before a gala dinner as part of the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, 16 June 2026. Photo: REUTERS

If I don't like it, we'll go back to shooting: Trump on Iran deal

Italian mother takes on Meta, TikTok after daughter's death

Netanyahu, Israel's arch-survivor, set to face voter fury over Iran deal

Stocks

Photo: Collected

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

Summit Alliance Port’s fivefold record trade triggers 'suspicious' rally concerns at Dhaka bourse

BSEC wins stay as Appellate Court clears path for Mutual Fund conversion, liquidation

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Tom Holland appears to confirm marriage to Zendaya amid ongoing speculation

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

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