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Bangladesh Bank dissolves Islami Bank board, including chairman

Bangladesh Bank Executive Director Mohammad Zahir Hussain has been assigned to exercise all powers and perform the responsibilities of the board.

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From top cop to fugitive: The rise and fall of ex-IGP Benazir Ahmed

From top cop to fugitive: The rise and fall of ex-IGP Benazir Ahmed

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US President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters

'Let's not blow it': Trump criticises Israeli strike on Beirut, urges de-escalation amid Iran talks

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Germany survives Curacao scare to lead World Cup opener at halftime

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Recover looted assets before bank bailouts: BAB

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Did the superpower America retreat due to fear of Tehran's missiles?

Did the superpower America retreat due to fear of Tehran's missiles?

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Clear roadmap needed to ensure effective use of health budget: Experts

38m | Health

Smoke billows from southern Lebanon, following Israeli strikes, as seen from Nabatieh, Lebanon, 14 June 2026. Photo: Reuters/Stringer

Iran questions US commitment to peace moves as Israel strikes Lebanon

4h | World+Biz

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Business leaders welcome budget, say it reflects shift in govt's mindset

23m | Budget

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ADB loan lifts Bangladesh foreign exchange reserves to $31b

3h | Economy

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007 First Light: A promising Bond adventure that plays it safe

48m | Splash

National Parliament. File Photo: Collected

BNP calls budget pro-people, Jamaat criticises inflation risk and debt dependence

2h | Bangladesh

File photo of Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon. Photo: Collected

44,000 retired teachers await as welfare trust faces Tk156cr annual deficit

2h | Bangladesh

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13th National Parliament. File Photo: UNB

Parliament forms standing committees on finance, law ministries

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Former inspector general of Police (IGP) Benazir Ahmed. Photo: Collected

US-sanctioned ex-IGP Benazir arrested in Dubai, home minister tells JS

9h | Bangladesh

Australia's Cooper Connolly plays a shot through the off side during the third ODI against Bangladesh in Mirpur on 14 June 2026. Photo: AFP/Getty Images

Shoriful's six-fer heroics not enough as Connolly masterclass breaks Bangladesh heart

4h | Sports

A session of the national parliament. Photo: PMO

Tensions flare in parliament over remarks on women MPs's attire

3h | Bangladesh

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ফাইল ছবি: সংগৃহীত

ইসলামী ব্যাংকের পুরো পর্ষদ ভেঙে দিল কেন্দ্রীয় ব্যাংক

2h | অর্থনীতি

মার্কিন প্রেসিডেন্ট ডোনাল্ড ট্রাম্প। ফাইল ছবি: রয়টার্স

‘নেতানিয়াহু হ্যাজ নো ফাকিং জাজমেন্ট’, ইরান চুক্তি হচ্ছেই: লেবাননে ইসরায়েলি হামলার পর ক্ষোভ ট্রাম্পের

1h | আন্তর্জাতিক

ছবি: টিবিএস

নির্বাচনের ফলাফল মেনে না নিলে দেশে গৃহযুদ্ধ শুরু হতে পারত: শফিকুর রহমান

2h | বাংলাদেশ

ইলাস্ট্রেশন: টিবিএস

দুর্বল ব্যাংককে আর্থিক সহায়তা দেওয়ার আগে লুট হওয়া অর্থ উদ্ধারের দাবি বিএবি’র

2h | অর্থনীতি

ইনফোগ্রাফিক: টিবিএস

মধ্যপ্রাচ্যের যুদ্ধ-পূর্ব তথ্যের ওপর ভিত্তি করে ২০২৬-২৭ অর্থবছরের ভর্তুকি, ঋণ পরিশোধের প্রাক্কলন

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Stocks

Shyampur Sugar shares resume trading after one-day suspension, fall 8.75%

Shyampur Sugar shares resume trading after one-day suspension, fall 8.75%

Prime Bank sponsor to sell shares worth Tk30.5cr thru block market

Islami Bank shares bounce back, hit upper circuit for second straight day

CSE aims to launch country's first commodity exchange this year

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Why did Bangladesh Bank dissolve the entire board of Islami Bank?

Why did Bangladesh Bank dissolve the entire board of Islami Bank?

Did the superpower America retreat due to fear of Tehran's missiles?

Did the superpower America retreat due to fear of Tehran's missiles?

Why Isn't Rising Middle East Tension Pushing Gold Higher?

Why Isn't Rising Middle East Tension Pushing Gold Higher?

Panorama

Nearly 5,000 people would pass through Kathpatti Ghat every day, when it was the busiest launch terminal on the Dhaleshwari River two decades ago. Photos: Mehedi Hasan

Kathpatti: How the Dhaleshwari's busiest launch terminal was silenced

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

Into the world of macro photography

Into the world of macro photography

Offbeat

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A trillionaire in 400 square feet: Inside Elon Musk’s Texas home

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

Science

Photo: Collected

Study suggests parrots may use names to identify individuals

The Big Picture

Illustration: TBS

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

During the visit, we tried a selection of Antipodean’s signature drinks, brunch plates and café staples, each carrying its own interpretation of the restaurant’s relaxed Antipodean identity. Photos: Syed Zakir Hossain/TBS

Antipodean Cafe: A little slice of Melbourne in Dhaka

Tech

"U.S. Department of War" and Anthropic logos are seen in this illustration taken March 1, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

Anthropic disables top-tier AI models after US order limiting foreign access

Explorer

Chasing dawn at Parbatipur, Bangladesh’s legendary railway crossroads

Chasing dawn at Parbatipur, Bangladesh’s legendary railway crossroads

Features

Fresh LP Gas: Fuelling Bangladesh

Fresh LP Gas: Fuelling Bangladesh

Health

Illustration: TBS

Clear roadmap needed to ensure effective use of health budget: Experts

Wellbeing

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

8 tips for healthy eating

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Climate budget FY27: The ministries and divisions receiving the most funds

Illustration: TBS

ADB loan lifts Bangladesh foreign exchange reserves to $31b

How will NBR calculate tax on gold sales under the proposed rules?

NBR targets inflated gold declarations with 15% capital gains tax

US President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters

'Let's not blow it': Trump criticises Israeli strike on Beirut, urges de-escalation amid Iran talks

British forces intercept Russian shadow fleet tanker in the Channel

Iran questions US commitment to peace moves as Israel strikes Lebanon

Shyampur Sugar shares resume trading after one-day suspension, fall 8.75%

Shyampur Sugar shares resume trading after one-day suspension, fall 8.75%

Prime Bank sponsor to sell shares worth Tk30.5cr thru block market

Islami Bank shares bounce back, hit upper circuit for second straight day

Photo: Collected

007 First Light: A promising Bond adventure that plays it safe

Xbox reportedly pushing to fast-track Halo, Fallout and Elder Scrolls

Amitabh Bachchan reveals he shot 12 short films in a day, fans call him 'inspiration'

Photo: Hindustan Times

Germany survives Curacao scare to lead World Cup opener at halftime

Somali referee denied US entry for World Cup will receive full Fifa fee

Shoriful's six-fer heroics not enough as Connolly masterclass breaks Bangladesh heart

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Climate budget FY27: The ministries and divisions receiving the most funds

FY27 budget: Ministries, divisions with the highest allocations

Highest-scoring teams 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

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The earth’s fever, our silence

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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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