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Morocco’s Azzedine Ounahi scores their second goal in the Fifa World Cup round of 16 match against Canada at Houston Stadium. Photo: Reuters

Morocco knock out Canada to reach World Cup quarter-finals

Canada, backed by a passionate home crowd, made the brighter start and controlled much of the opening half-hour.

3h | Sports

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed. Photo: BSS

Awami League 'buried in Delhi', has no future in Bangladesh: Salahuddin

7h | Politics

Foreign Affairs Adviser Humayun Kabir. Sketch: TBS

Bangladesh to pursue China-Myanmar economic corridor only if it protects nat'l interest: Humayun

6h | Foreign Policy

Photo: Collected

France frustrated by Paraguay in goalless first half

8m | Sports

Indian billionaire Gautam Adani attends the 51st Gems and Jewellery Awards in Jaipur, India, 30 November 2024. Photo: Reuters

US Justice Department says Adani case should end because of foreign jurisdiction, small chance of success

3h | World+Biz

A girl shouts slogans during a public farewell ceremony for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on February 28 in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes, at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla, in Tehran, Iran on 4 July 2026. Photo: Reuters

Mass grief at Khamenei funeral projects hardline grip on post-war Iran

2h | World+Biz

Collage: TBS

Tarique greets Trump on US Independence Day, pledges stronger ties

8h | Bangladesh

Photo: Reuters

Ancelotti confirms Neymar ready for full-time action against Norway

4h | Sports

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman speaks at a meeting held to review the procedural progress for the resumption of operations at loss-making and closed state-owned factories, 4 July 2026. Photo: PMO

PM orders quick completion of closed industries' reopening process

8h | Bangladesh

Deputy Speaker Barrister Kayser Kamal speaks as the chief guest at the “Freedom 250” musical performance marking the 250th anniversary of American independence at the South Plaza of Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban, 4 July 2026. Photo: UNB

Dhaka, Washington to broaden, deepen partnership: Deputy speaker

6h | Bangladesh

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. Sketch: TBS

BNP struggled for 17yrs but 'never bowed to fascism': Fakhrul

7h | Politics

Masud Khan. Sketch: TBS

Regulate where necessary, simplify where possible: BSEC chief vows to end 'paper age', 'regulatory love letters'

6h | Stocks

DSE suspends trading rights of International Leasing Securities

6h | Stocks

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Collage: BBC

France bid to end Paraguay's dream World Cup journey

2h | Sports

National Citizen Party (NCP) held a press briefing in Dhaka today (4 July) unveiling the roadmap for its nationwide July campaign. Photo: Screengrab

NCP announces nationwide July march programme, skips Gopalganj

7h | Politics

Thomas Tuchel has given his go ahead to the players (REUTERS)

Explainer | Why England players have been allowed to use viagra ahead of World Cup match against Mexico

7h | Sports

Football - FIFA World Cup 2026 - Round of 32 - Argentina v Cabo Verde - Miami Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida, U.S. - July 3, 2026 Argentina's Cristian Romero scores their third goal REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli

Argentina's hard-fought win over Cabo Verde raises questions

3h | Sports

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বাংলা

হারমোনিয়ম বাজিয়ে 'সেপ্টেম্বর অন যশোর রোড', কবিতাটি গানের সুরে গাইছেন গিন্সবার্গ; তার অ্যাপার্টমেন্টে ১৯৯১। ছবি: নাসির আলী মামুন/ ফটোজিয়াম

যশোর রোডের অ্যালেন গিন্সবার্গের ১০০

5h | ইজেল

মরক্কোর জয়ে জোড়া গোল করেন উনাহি। ছবি: রয়টার্স

কানাডাকে ৩-০ গোলে হারিয়ে কোয়ার্টার ফাইনালে মরক্কো

2h | খেলা

ছবি: পিএমও

অলাভজনক রাষ্ট্রায়ত্ত কারখানা চালুর প্রক্রিয়া দ্রুত শেষ করার নির্দেশ প্রধানমন্ত্রীর

7h | বাংলাদেশ

প্রধানমন্ত্রী তারেক রহমান ও মার্কিন প্রেসিডেন্ট ডোনাল্ড ট্রাম্প। ছবি: সংগৃহীত

যুক্তরাষ্ট্রের ২৫০তম স্বাধীনতা দিবসে ট্রাম্পকে প্রধানমন্ত্রী তারেক রহমানের অভিনন্দন

8h | বাংলাদেশ

গ্র্যান্ড মোসাল্লায় আয়াতুল্লাহ আলি খামেনির কফিনের সঙ্গে তার নাতনি জাহরা মোহাম্মাদি-র কফিন। ছবি: রয়টার্স

খামেনির কফিনের পাশে ১৪ মাসের নাতনির ছোট কফিন, ‘প্রতিশোধ, প্রতিশোধ’ স্লোগানে উত্তাল তেহরান

10h | আন্তর্জাতিক

ছবি: ভিডিও থেকে নেওয়া

দেশব্যাপী জুলাই পদযাত্রা কর্মসূচি ঘোষণা এনসিপির, নেই গোপালগঞ্জ

6h | বাংলাদেশ

হারমোনিয়ম বাজিয়ে 'সেপ্টেম্বর অন যশোর রোড', কবিতাটি গানের সুরে গাইছেন গিন্সবার্গ; তার অ্যাপার্টমেন্টে ১৯৯১। ছবি: নাসির আলী মামুন/ ফটোজিয়াম

যশোর রোডের অ্যালেন গিন্সবার্গের ১০০

5h | 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’

1w | ইজেল

Stocks

Paramount Textile to convert Tk293cr investment in solar subsidiary into preference shares

Paramount Textile to convert Tk293cr investment in solar subsidiary into preference shares

People look at stock market data. File Photo: TBS

DSEX hits 22-month high as average turnover surges 51% last week

DSE suspends trading rights of International Leasing Securities

Photo: Pixabay

The Singapore Lesson: What Bangladesh can learn about diplomacy, investment and consistency

Video

Why Is America Still Divided on Its 250th Independence Anniversary Under Trump?

Why Is America Still Divided on Its 250th Independence Anniversary Under Trump?

TBS NEWS AT 8 PM, 4 July 2026

TBS NEWS AT 8 PM, 4 July 2026

In the West Bank, Israeli settlers take over Palestinian's dream home

In the West Bank, Israeli settlers take over Palestinian's dream home

Panorama

The abandoned Yunus Khan Cancer Medical College Hospital, spread across nearly 16 acres in Chauhat union, remains one of Bangladesh’s largest unfinished healthcare projects.Photo: Nasiruddin Furkan

The 'ghost hospital' of Dhamrai: A 40-year-old unfinished dream

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

British and American flags on display. Photo: Reuters

How American English found its own voice without losing its roots

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

Health

Representational Image. Photo: Collected

Study links higher vitamin C levels to better brain health in older adults

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

Explorer

Nurunnahar Nimni celebrates atop Mount Everest with the Bangladesh flag after summiting the world's highest peak. Photo: Courtesy

Chasing peaks, conquering Everest: The relentless journey of Nurunnahar Nimni

Brands

ENOVAR: Designed for now

ENOVAR: Designed for now

Health

Representational Image. File Photo: Salahuddin Ahmed/TBS

Weak oversight leaves Savar's private healthcare sector vulnerable: Experts

Wellbeing

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

8 tips for healthy eating

Representational image made with AI

Where the World Cup players play their club football

Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury. Sketch: TBS

Bangladesh moving towards cashless economy: Finance minister

Bangladesh moving towards trillion-dollar economy: Finance minister

Sri Lanka gets back upper-middle income economy status

A girl shouts slogans during a public farewell ceremony for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on February 28 in Israeli and U.S. airstrikes, at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla, in Tehran, Iran on 4 July 2026. Photo: Reuters

Mass grief at Khamenei funeral projects hardline grip on post-war Iran

US Justice Department says Adani case should end because of foreign jurisdiction, small chance of success

Trump to mark US 250th anniversary with campaign-style rally on National Mall

Paramount Textile to convert Tk293cr investment in solar subsidiary into preference shares

Paramount Textile to convert Tk293cr investment in solar subsidiary into preference shares

DSEX hits 22-month high as average turnover surges 51% last week

DSE suspends trading rights of International Leasing Securities

A screen displays a message referencing singer Taylor Swift and National Football League (NFL) player Travis Kelce outside Madison Square Garden, the venue for their reported wedding celebrations, in New York, U.S., 3 July, 2026. REUTERS/Angelina Katsanis

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married; Adam Sandler officiates

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

Sanjoy takes Bangladesh’s beats to American TV

Photo: Collected

France frustrated by Paraguay in goalless first half

France bid to end Paraguay's dream World Cup journey

Morocco knock out Canada to reach World Cup quarter-finals

Representational image made with AI

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

In case you missed it

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