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US Vice President JD Vance looks on next to US President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, as Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi shakes hands with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, before the start of a quadrilateral meeting between the US, Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar at the Lake Lucerne Summit, aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict, at Buergenstock Resort Lake Lucerne, near Stansstad, Switzerland, 21 June 2026. REUTERS/Nathan Howard/Pool

Trump threatens Iran with fresh strikes as Vance attends talks in Switzerland

The talks in the Swiss mountain resort of ‌Buergenstock owned by mediator Qatar were the first to be held under the terms of a memorandum of understanding agreed a week ago.

6h | World+Biz
Noakhali-6 MP Abdul Hannan Masud speaks at the today's (21 June) parliament session. Photo: Screengrab

Hannan Masud's remarks on PM lead to heated exchange in parliament

6h | Bangladesh
Mikel Oyarzabal celebrates with teammates after scoring their third goal against Saudi Arabia in their second Group H match of the Fifa World Cup 2026 at Atlanta Stadium on Sunday (21 June). REUTERS/Claudia Greco

Spain roar back with 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia

2h | Sports
Malaysia rolls out a red carpet as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman arrives in Kuala Lumpur on 21 June 2026. Photo: PMO

Malaysia rolls out red carpet to welcome PM Tarique

8h | Foreign Policy
NBR Office in Dhaka. File Photo: Collected

Revenue collection hits record Tk3,60,642cr in first 11 months of FY26

5h | NBR
Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman on 18 June 2026. photo: Reuters/Stringer

Hormuz will not reopen until Lebanon ceasefire holds, oil waivers issued, Tasnim reports

9h | Middle East
File photo of Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen. Photo: Collected

PM's visit to draw more magnificent blueprint for development of Dhaka-Beijing relations: Ambassador Yao

1h | Foreign Policy
A fishing boat remains anchored at Motirhat Ghat in Lakshmipur, 1 May 2026. Photo: TBS

Radio stations exist but ineffective: Deep-sea fishers fall victim to accidents

5h | Bangladesh
Representational Photo: Collected

Govt seeks action plan to recover Tk14,201cr in outstanding motor vehicle dues

5h | Bangladesh
Khairul Islam Sajib. Photo: Collected

Narayanganj BNP MP's son detained over extortion allegations

7h | Bangladesh
US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speak as they wait for a family photo during the G7 summit, in Evian-les-Bains, France, 16 June 2026. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes/Pool

Trump says Starmer will resign as UK prime minister

6h | World+Biz
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Awami League leader dies while trying to evade arrest in Barishal

2h | Districts
DMP logo. File Photo: Collected

18,000 police to be deployed across Dhaka ahead of AL founding anniversary: DMP

2h | Bangladesh
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Logo of Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE). Photo: Collected

DSEX slips to 5,639 as turnover falls 16% on profit-taking wave

5h | Stocks
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Youth beaten to death over theft suspicion in Chattogram; family alleges electric shock torture

6h | Bangladesh
ABM Khairul Haque. File Photo: Collected

Court rejects ex-CJ Khairul's bail plea in July Uprising murder case

5h | Court
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BNP activist's body recovered from Jashore canal; police detain one suspect for questioning

5h | Bangladesh

Jobs

বাংলা
ইরানের পররাষ্ট্রমন্ত্রী আব্বাস আরাগচি (বামে)। পাকিস্তানের প্রধানমন্ত্রী শেহবাজ শরীফ ও জেডি ভ্যান্স (ডানে)। ছবি: রয়টার্স

সুইজারল্যান্ডে শান্তি আলোচনার মাঝেই ইরানে হামলার হুমকি দিলেন ট্রাম্প

4h | আন্তর্জাতিক
কুয়ালালামপুর বিমানবন্দরে প্রধানমন্ত্রীকে লাল গালিচা সংবর্ধনা, গার্ড অব অনার প্রদান

কুয়ালালামপুর বিমানবন্দরে প্রধানমন্ত্রীকে লাল গালিচা সংবর্ধনা, গার্ড অব অনার প্রদান

7h | বাংলাদেশ
ছবি: স্ক্রিনগ্র্যাব

সংসদে প্রধানমন্ত্রীকে নিয়ে হান্নান মাসউদের মন্তব্য ঘিরে বিতর্ক, এক্সপাঞ্জ করার দাবি

6h | বাংলাদেশ
ইরানের বান্দার আব্বাস উপকূলের কাছে হরমুজ প্রণালিতে চলাচলরত জাহাজ। ৪ মে ২০২৬। ছবি: রয়টার্স

লেবাননে স্থায়ী যুদ্ধবিরতি ও তেল রপ্তানির অনুমতি না পেলে হরমুজ খুলবে না ইরান

9h | আন্তর্জাতিক
গাজীপুরে নিষিদ্ধ যুবলীগের ঝটিকা মিছিল, পুলিশকে খুনের হুমকি-মামলা

গাজীপুরে নিষিদ্ধ যুবলীগের ঝটিকা মিছিল, পুলিশকে খুনের হুমকি-মামলা

5h | বাংলাদেশ
ছবি: সংগৃহীত

৬৪ জেলা গোপালগঞ্জ বানাতে পারলে হাসিনাকে পালাতে হতো না: সংসদে আশরাফ উদ্দিন

5h | বাংলাদেশ
ইজেল
কাতার বিশ্বকাপে চ্যাম্পিয়ন হওয়ার পর বিশত পড়া মেসি।

বুড়ো সিংহ, ভগ্ন হৃদয় ম্যারাডোনা, ট্র্যাজেডি আর মূর্তির মুকুট 

1d | ইজেল
গ্যাব্রিয়েল গার্সিয়া মার্কেস (বাম থেকে উপরে), আলবেয়ার কামু (ডান থেকে উপরে), এদয়ার্দো গালিয়ানোই (বাম থেকে নিচে), গুন্টার গ্রাস (ডান থেকে নিচে)। ছবি: সংগৃহীত

তাহারা ফুটবলকেও ভালোবাসতেন

6d | ইজেল

Stocks

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

DSEX slips to 5,639 as turnover falls 16% on profit-taking wave

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

BSEC bats for real-time market surveillance to curb manipulation

Photo: Collected

18 out of 20 closed-end funds under ICB trusteeship face conversion or liquidation

Beximco Pharma shares rise 16% in six sessions, top DSE turnover chart

Beximco Pharma shares rise 16% in six sessions, top DSE turnover chart

Video

Bolivia declares state of emergency amid ongoing protests

Bolivia declares state of emergency amid ongoing protests

What is the position of Iran's political parties on the peace agreement?

What is the position of Iran's political parties on the peace agreement?

Who is participating in the US-Iran dialogue in Switzerland?

Who is participating in the US-Iran dialogue in Switzerland?

Features

Panorama
Green budget challenge:  Are our cities ready for climate change?    

Green budget challenge:  Are our cities ready for climate change?    

Wheels
The upright riding position, elevated handlebars and relaxed ergonomics make it ideal for long rides. PHOTO: Akif Hamid

Honda NX200 finds a home with a Honda loyalist

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
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
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
Illustration: TBS

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

Illustration: TBS

Re-emergence of Iran and the Gulf's new reality

Food
Photo: TBS

Olio Steak: Sizzle, smoke and hearty platters

Tech
Chrome Logo, Image: Collected

Google Chrome to cut off remaining support for older ad blockers

Brands
ENOVAR: Designed for now

ENOVAR: Designed for now

Health
Infograph: TBS

Two dengue patients die, 220 hospitalised in 24hrs

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

8 tips for healthy eating

By The Numbers
Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Bangladesh inflation snapshot: May 2026

Thoughts & Analysis

A tale of two duck shooting trips: Origins of US Fed and Bangladesh genocide

Shakhawat Liton

Green budget challenge:  Are our cities ready for climate change?    

Dr Sajal Chowdhury

Economy

The Chattogram Tyre Tube Importers and Dealers Group held a press conference today at the World Trade Centre in Chattogram.

Tyre importers allege higher taxes to benefit small group of local manufacturers

Govt to split NBR into policy and implementation wings: Khosru

Higher auction price fetches Tk562cr more for tea sector in 2 years

World+Biz

Medical personnel transport victims to an ambulance after an ammonia gas leak at a private seafood processing unit in Manjangaranai village of Tiruvallur district in Tamil Nadu. Photo: PTI

7 killed, 67 hospitalised after ammonia gas leak at seafood unit in Tamil Nadu

Trump says Starmer will resign as UK prime minister

Trump threatens Iran with fresh strikes as Vance attends talks in Switzerland

Stocks

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

DSEX slips to 5,639 as turnover falls 16% on profit-taking wave

BSEC bats for real-time market surveillance to curb manipulation

18 out of 20 closed-end funds under ICB trusteeship face conversion or liquidation

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Gold price drops by Tk6,590 per bhori in two phases

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BB governor orders strict compliance in banking sector

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Nine Prime Bank directors to buy Tk31cr worth of shares

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BB moves to allow 100% margin LCs to keep Abdul Monem Sugar afloat

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Proposed duty seen as disincentive to local cashew processing

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Legend returns: Ronaldinho 'comes out of retirement' to sign for Italian football club

Splash

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At a Hason Raja tribute, the songs did the talking

Luminous Win for Bangladeshi Film in Shanghai

Toy Story 5 demolishes box office with record $71 million opening day 

Sports

Mikel Oyarzabal celebrates with teammates after scoring their third goal against Saudi Arabia in their second Group H match of the Fifa World Cup 2026 at Atlanta Stadium on Sunday (21 June). REUTERS/Claudia Greco

Spain roar back with 4-0 win over Saudi Arabia

Spain eye first World Cup win as Saudi Arabia aim to spring another surprise

US defends Iran World Cup travel restrictions, says discussions ongoing

Infograph

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Bangladesh inflation snapshot: May 2026

Bangladesh becomes a $500 billion economy

Most hat tricks scored in a Fifa World Cup

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

Illustration: TBS

The earth’s fever, our silence

Illustration: TBS

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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