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5G readiness plan at a snail’s pace: What lies ahead for BTCL?

ACC decision delayed by vacant senior posts

57m | Telecom

A Boeing plane is displayed at the Dubai Airshow, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 17, 2025. Photo: Reuters

US-Bangla set to lease 21 Boeing aircraft in $1.11b fleet expansion

11h | Aviation

Representational image. Photo: Collected

Despite court order, Ctg Custom keeps importer’s pink salt cargo stranded for nearly two months

27m | Bangladesh

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman left Dhaka for Barishal this morning on a daylong visit. Photo: PMO Bangladesh

Tarique Rahman bound for Barishal, crowds welcome him in Mawa and Faridpur

1h | Bangladesh

Collage: TBS via Reuters

France named World Cup favourites as Opta supercomputer backs former champions in semi-finals

1h | Sports

Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, near the border with Oman’s Musandam governance, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in United Arab Emirates, March 11, 2026. Photo: File/Reuters

Iran expands attacks on Gulf states after US strikes, says Strait of Hormuz closed

4h | Middle East

Munshiganj Superintendent of Police Md Menhajul Alam briefs the press on raids that took place across the district on Monday, 13 July 2026. Photo: TBS

Three of Munshiganj motorcycle theft ring held; five bikes, drugs seized

27m | Crime

Cattle Washed Away By Floodwaters

Chattogram floods kill over 1.12 lakh livestock and poultry; losses top Tk30 crore

10h | Bangladesh

Ukrainian service member Anatolii carries an AS3 interceptor unmanned aerial vehicle, part of a modular American-made, AI-powered counter-drone system MEROPS, during training at an undisclosed location, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, April 10, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko/File Photo

Germany funds 50,000 strike drones for Ukraine, source says

12m | Europe

A CNG-run autorickshaw splashes through water on Dhaka streets on 12 July 2024. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS

Explainer | Measuring rainfall: How the system works

1h | Explainer

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and EU leaders attend a meeting of 'Coalition of the Willing', amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine February 24, 2026. Photo: Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

Allies to muster more air defence aid for Ukraine as battlefield momentum shifts

17m | Europe

The headquarters of Germany's Deutsche Bank are pictured in Frankfurt, Germany, September 21, 2020. REUTERS/Ralph Orlowski/File Photo

Deutsche Bank pays $1.3m penalty for Australian trade reporting failures

27m | Global Economy

A pumpjack operates at the Vermilion Energy site in Trigueres, France, June 14, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo

Oil jumps 4% as new military strikes threaten Hormuz shipments

47m | Global Economy

More Latest News

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Photo: Reuters

An emboldened India holds out for better terms in US trade talks

37m | South Asia

Representational image. Photo: Collected

Default loans to be curbed through NPL resolution guideline, BB tells IMF

10h | Banking

President of Maldives Dr Mohamed Muizzu. Photo: Collected

Maldives president conveys condolences over flood, landslide casualties in Bangladesh

2h | Bangladesh

Members of emergency personnel transfer the body of a deceased person at the site of a deadly fire at a pub in Bangkok, Thailand, 13 July, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

At least 27 killed, dozens injured in Bangkok pub fire

2h | World+Biz

Jobs

বাংলা

একটি এফ-১৫ই যুদ্ধবিমান। ছবি: এএফপি

ট্রাম্পের নির্দেশে ইরানে নতুন হামলা, মধ্যপ্রাচ্যের মার্কিন ঘাঁটিতে তেহরানের পাল্টা হামলা

2h | আন্তর্জাতিক

ছবি: রয়টার্স

ব্যাংককের বারে ভয়াবহ আগুন, অন্তত ২৭ জনের মৃত্যু, আশঙ্কাজনক ৮

1h | আন্তর্জাতিক

ডোনাল্ড ট্রাম্প। ছবি: গেটি ইমেজ

‘ইসলামিক রিপাবলিক অব জাপান’: ট্রাম্পের ভুলভাল বকা ক্রমেই বাড়ছে

14m | আন্তর্জাতিক

কুয়েতে মার্কিন ঘাঁটিতে ইরানি হামলায় নিহত কয়েকজন মার্কিন সেনা। ছবি: রয়টার্স

কুয়েতে মার্কিন ঘাঁটিতে ইরানি হামলায় সতর্কবার্তা উপেক্ষা করেছিল শীর্ষ নেতৃত্ব, দাবি বেঁচে যাওয়া সেনাদের

29m | আন্তর্জাতিক

স্পেনের সাবেক প্রধানমন্ত্রী মারিয়ানো রাহয়। ছবি: রয়টার্স

ফ্রান্স দলে ‘কোনো ফরাসি খেলোয়াড় নেই’ মন্তব্যে তোপের মুখে স্পেনের সাবেক প্রধানমন্ত্রী, ‘বর্ণবাদের’ অভিযোগ

Now | খেলা

ছবি: এমএসএনবিসি

চট্টগ্রামে বন্যায় ১ লাখ ১২ হাজারের বেশি গবাদিপশু ও হাঁস-মুরগির মৃত্যু, ক্ষতি ৩০ কোটি টাকা

29m | বাংলাদেশ

যশোর রোডে অ্যালেন গিন্সবার্গ আর সুনীল

যশোর রোডে অ্যালেন গিন্সবার্গ আর সুনীল

5d | ইজেল

গিন্সবার্গ কাজ করছেন তার অফিসে, ১৯৯৩। ছবি তুলছেন নাসির আলী মামুন/ ফটোজিয়াম

অ্যালেন গিন্সবার্গ || সাহিত্যকে আমরা ছিনিয়ে এনে রাস্তায় স্থাপন করেছি

6d | ইজেল

Stocks

BSRM, Acme Labs, Power Grid join DSE elite club as Linde, Unique Hotel exit

Sonali Aansh returns to 'A' category after dividend payout

People look at stock market data. File Photo: TBS

Stocks extend winning streak on reform optimism; turnover hits two-year high

Dhaka stocks exchange

Investor confidence returning to capital market through reforms, strict oversight: Khosru

Video

Prime Minister Meets Families Receiving Family Cards in Barishal

Prime Minister Meets Families Receiving Family Cards in Barishal

Why Is Iran's New Supreme Leader Missing from the Public Eye?

Why Is Iran's New Supreme Leader Missing from the Public Eye?

Mojtaba Threatens Revenge Against His Father's Killers in Letter

Mojtaba Threatens Revenge Against His Father's Killers in Letter

Panorama

In Dhaka, days of rainfall left many roads submerged, disrupting public transport and bringing large parts of the city to a standstill. Photo: Rajib Dhar

How two megacities stopped functioning at once

Wheels

Whether your priority is driving dynamics, fuel efficiency, technology, or long-term ownership costs, these four sedans represent some of the strongest options available today. PHOTO: Collected

Maximising everyday motoring: Top 4 sedans in Bangladesh under Tk40 lakh

Pursuit

Mashrur poses in front of King’s College Chapel at the University of Cambridge, where he is pursuing an MPhil in Gender Studies. Photo: Courtesy

How one Cambridge scholar secured the Commonwealth Scholarship

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

Photo: Collected

Fans pay up to $100 for garbage from Taylor and Travis' wedding

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

A concept art of the gas giant planet WD1856 b orbiting a white dwarf star, in this handout image released July 1, 2026. Photo: NASA, ESA, CSA, Ralf Crawford (STScI)/Handout via REUTERS

Astronomers scrutinise exoplanet that survived the death of its star

The Big Picture

Illustration: TBS

How football carried war, empire and power over the last century

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

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

Food

Instead of joining the crowd, Zahid and his partners catered to a niche audience looking for authentic global baking. Photos: Courtesy

Dacca Delights : On cloud nine, courtesy of a cloud kitchen

Tech

A blue verification badge and the logos of Facebook and Instagram are seen in this picture illustration taken 19 January 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo

EU tells Instagram, Facebook to change addictive features or risk fines

Explorer

Hong Kong: An eye to the future, a foot planted in the past

Hong Kong: An eye to the future, a foot planted in the past

Brands

ENOVAR: Designed for now

ENOVAR: Designed for now

Health

Photo: Courtesy

Bangladesh-developed ventilator 'VENTUS' successfully completes initial clinical trial

Wellbeing

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

8 tips for healthy eating

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Fifa World Cup 2026: Highest-paid players

Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury presents the Tk9.38 lakh crore national budget in parliament today (11 June). Photo: Screengrab/File

Govt steps up talks with BRICS bank, multilateral lenders for budget support

Cash incentive for domestic textile exports raised to 5%

Five merged banks under special forensic audit; finance minister vows action against those responsible

Ukrainian service member Anatolii carries an AS3 interceptor unmanned aerial vehicle, part of a modular American-made, AI-powered counter-drone system MEROPS, during training at an undisclosed location, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, April 10, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Valentyn Ogirenko/File Photo

Germany funds 50,000 strike drones for Ukraine, source says

Allies to muster more air defence aid for Ukraine as battlefield momentum shifts

Deutsche Bank pays $1.3m penalty for Australian trade reporting failures

BSRM, Acme Labs, Power Grid join DSE elite club as Linde, Unique Hotel exit

Sonali Aansh returns to 'A' category after dividend payout

Stocks extend winning streak on reform optimism; turnover hits two-year high

Photo: Courtesy

Bongo’s latest explores perils of viral fame and sports betting

Obsession and the horror of getting what you wanted

More than a love story: Inside the quiet loneliness of 'Normal People'

Collage: TBS via Reuters

France named World Cup favourites as Opta supercomputer backs former champions in semi-finals

Scaloni says suffering is in Argentina's DNA after extra-time win over Switzerland

French team’s impressive performance can boost Bangladesh's football aspirations: Envoy

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Fifa World Cup 2026: Highest-paid players

Highest scoring teams in a single World Cup

Fastest goals in World Cup history

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