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Iran closes Hormuz again, accuses US-Israel of violating Lebanon ceasefire

The IRGC warned ships not to approach the waterway, a vital conduit for global oil and gas supplies, citing what it called Israeli "crimes" in Lebanon and a US violation of commitments to establish a ceasefire.

5h | Middle East

Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike, as seen from Nabatieh, Lebanon, 20 June, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Iran negotiators head for Switzerland but Lebanon fighting continues

1h | World+Biz

Nahida Akter and Co celebrate Gull Feroza's wicket. Photo: Collected

Tigresses knock Pakistan out of Women's T20 World Cup with 23-run victory

2h | Sports

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman addressed investor business leaders at a roadshow organized for local and foreign investors at his office. Photo: PMO

Investors seek cheaper loans, gas guarantees as PM offers 44 state factories for revival

1h | Industry

Screengrab from a video shows Bangladesh Bank Governor Mostaqur Rahman speaking at the post-budget press conference for FY2026-27 at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium in Dhaka on 12 June 2026.

No leniency for banks violating rules, says BB governor

4h | Banking

Netherlands players celebrate after a dominant 5-1 victory over Sweden in their FIFA World Cup Group F clash in Houston on 20 June, with Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo leading the Oranje's emphatic win. Photo: Reuters.

Netherlands crush Sweden 5-1 to strengthen knockout hopes

20m | Sports

Foreign Secretary Asad Alam Siam speaks to reporters at a media briefing at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Dhaka today (20 June). Photo: UNB

PM's Malaysia, China visits: Dhaka to push RCEP bid, investment, labour market cooperation

8h | Foreign Policy

Dhaka stocks surge to 9.5-month high on post-budget optimism

3h | Stocks

Humayun Kabir. File Photo: Collected

PM to visit India when atmosphere becomes conducive: Humayun Kabir

1h | Bangladesh

US Ambassador to Bangladesh Brent T Christensen calls on Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman at his office on 20 June 2026. Photo: Courtesy

World Cup: Ambassador Christensen encourages all Bangladeshis to support US

6h | Bangladesh

Representational image. Photo: Collected

Freedom fighter's body recovered from Fatikchhari home

3h | Bangladesh

File photo of Brazilian football icon Ronaldinho. Photo: FIFA

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

4h | Sports

Berger Paints to invest Tk10cr in new packaging subsidiary

Berger Paints to invest Tk10cr in new packaging subsidiary

3h | Stocks

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A courtesy meeting held today (20 June) between CCCI leaders and a delegation from Alibaba. com. Photo: CCCI

Ctg chamber urges greater inclusion of Bangladeshi products on Alibaba platform

5h | Bangladesh

Chess pieces are seen in front of displayed Iran's and US flags in this illustration taken January 25, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Switzerland says US-Iran talks continue at Burgenstock, declines to identify participants

5h | Middle East

Nine Prime Bank directors to buy Tk31cr worth of shares

3h | Stocks

Narayanganj map. Photo: Google Maps

AC land among 6 injured in attack by robbers in Narayanganj

4h | Crime

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বাংলা

কাতার বিশ্বকাপে চ্যাম্পিয়ন হওয়ার পর বিশত পড়া মেসি।

বুড়ো সিংহ, ভগ্ন হৃদয় ম্যারাডোনা, ট্র্যাজেডি আর মূর্তির মুকুট

2h | ইজেল

ওমানের মুসান্দাম থেকে হরমুজ প্রণালিতে জাহাজ চলাচল করতে দেখা যাচ্ছে। ১৫ জুন ২০২৬। ছবি: রয়টার্স

যুদ্ধবিরতি লঙ্ঘনের অভিযোগে ফের হরমুজ প্রণালি বন্ধ করছে ইরান

5h | আন্তর্জাতিক

ছবি: টিবিএস

গণভোট ও জুলাই সনদ বাস্তবায়ন না হলে জনগণের কাছে যাব: জামায়াত আমির

4h | বাংলাদেশ

ঢাকা বিমানবন্দরের থার্ড টার্মিনাল। ফাইল ছবি: সৈয়দ জাকির হোসেন/টিবিএস

ভাঙছে বিমানের একচেটিয়া আধিপত্য, তৃতীয় টার্মিনালে সেবা দিতে নিয়োগ পাবে বৈশ্বিক জায়ান্টরা

5h | বাংলাদেশ

জেমস বারোজ। ছবি: সংগৃহীত

মারা গেছেন ‘ফ্রেন্ডস’-এর কিংবদন্তি পরিচালক জেমস বারোজ

1h | বিনোদন

পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয়ে আয়োজিত এক সংবাদ সম্মেলনে কথা বলছেন পররাষ্ট্র সচিব আসাদ আলম সিয়াম ও পররাষ্ট্র মন্ত্রণালয়ের ঊর্ধ্বতন কর্মকর্তারা। ছবি: ইউএনবি

প্রধানমন্ত্রীর মালয়েশিয়া ও চীন সফর: আরসিইপিতে যোগদান, বিনিয়োগ ও শ্রমবাজারে গুরুত্ব দেবে ঢাকা

4h | বাংলাদেশ

কাতার বিশ্বকাপে চ্যাম্পিয়ন হওয়ার পর বিশত পড়া মেসি।

বুড়ো সিংহ, ভগ্ন হৃদয় ম্যারাডোনা, ট্র্যাজেডি আর মূর্তির মুকুট

2h | 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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Stocks

Dhaka stocks surge to 9.5-month high on post-budget optimism

Berger Paints to invest Tk10cr in new packaging subsidiary

Berger Paints to invest Tk10cr in new packaging subsidiary

Nine Prime Bank directors to buy Tk31cr worth of shares

BSEC slaps hefty conditional fines on Fortune Shoes chairman, top officials over unpaid dues, dividends

Video

Physical intercourse under the pretext of marriage is not rape: High Court

Physical intercourse under the pretext of marriage is not rape: High Court

Why do 59 percent of Israelis not want Netanyahu?

Why do 59 percent of Israelis not want Netanyahu?

Trump Faces Backlash Over War-Ending Deal

Trump Faces Backlash Over War-Ending Deal

Panorama

Noukabaich prize money helps fund climate adaptation projects in Sardarpara, a region increasingly affected by salinity and water scarcity. Photo: Collected

Rowing against the tide: How a coastal village is fighting climate change with a boat race

Wheels

Many overlook the accessories that can make everyday motoring easier and safer. PHOTO: Collected

5 accessories every first-car owner should have

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

Science

Photo: Collected

Indian research institute develops smart seed coating technology to enhance crop production

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

Google Chrome to cut off remaining support for older ad blockers

Explorer

Chasing dawn at Parbatipur, Bangladesh’s legendary railway crossroads

Chasing dawn at Parbatipur, Bangladesh’s legendary railway crossroads

Brands

ENOVAR: Designed for now

ENOVAR: Designed for now

Health

Abdus Salam appointed chairman of Bangladesh Red Crescent Society

Wellbeing

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

8 tips for healthy eating

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Bangladesh becomes a $500 billion economy

Photo: TBS

Barvida seeks rollback of proposed tax hike on mid-range reconditioned cars

BARVIDA seeks rollback of proposed tax hike on mid-range reconditioned cars

Why global ground handlers are eyeing Dhaka airport's third terminal

Smoke billows from southern Lebanon following an Israeli strike, as seen from Nabatieh, Lebanon, 20 June, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer

Iran negotiators head for Switzerland but Lebanon fighting continues

Israeli strikes kill 16 in Lebanon after truce, with prospect of US-Iran talks unclear

China tightens indium export checks as AI demand increases

Dhaka stocks surge to 9.5-month high on post-budget optimism

Berger Paints to invest Tk10cr in new packaging subsidiary

Nine Prime Bank directors to buy Tk31cr worth of shares

Photo: Collected

The GTA 6 cover reveals it all, if you look close

‘Death Stranding’ film adaptation reaches major script milestone

Major Gen Nazrul Islam’s ‘Zi-DoNa’ trilogy seeks to foster character-driven leadership

Netherlands players celebrate after a dominant 5-1 victory over Sweden in their FIFA World Cup Group F clash in Houston on 20 June, with Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo leading the Oranje's emphatic win. Photo: Reuters.

Netherlands crush Sweden 5-1 to strengthen knockout hopes

Tigresses knock Pakistan out of Women's T20 World Cup with 23-run victory

Netherlands face Sweden in crucial World Cup group clash

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Bangladesh becomes a $500 billion economy

Most hat tricks scored in a Fifa World Cup

Fifa World Cup 2026: Smallest countries by population

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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