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Bangladesh PMI surges to 62.8 in May as all major sectors record expansion

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The Bangladesh Army has started construction of four roads in Jungle Salimpur, a remote hilly and forested area in Sitakunda upazila near Chattogram city. Photo: TBS

Army starts road construction in Jungle Salimpur as development plan advances

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The Chattogram Customs House. Photo: Collected

Ctg custom house operations hit by power outage, seeks uninterrupted supply

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Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir. File Photo

Trade deficit rises by $8b in five years: Commerce minister

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Workers of three NASA Group factories stage a blockade on the Mohakhali main road demanding unpaid wages after the factories were suddenly declared closed following Eid, causing severe traffic congestion in the area on 8 June 2026. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain/TBS

Nassa Group workers block Mohakhali-Tejgaon road demanding unpaid wages

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19 sectors may see cuts in AIT, source tax

19 sectors may see cuts in AIT, source tax

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Sustainable Business Growth and Investment in Bangladesh

Sustainable Business Growth and Investment in Bangladesh

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Depositors of Sammilito Islami Bank form a human chain in front of the Chattogram Press Club on Sunday (7 June). Photo: Collected

'Unable to withdraw our own money, we are living in hardship,' say Sammilito Islami Bank depositors

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Ministry of Religious Affairs. Photo: Courtesy

Govt releases Hajj 2027 roadmap, asks completion of registration by 26 Sept

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US Senator Chris Murphy. Photo: Reuters/File Photo

US Senator says Israel's attacks on Iran compounds Trump's humiliation

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People walk on a street near a mural featuring an image of the late Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran, Iran June 8, 2026. Photo: Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via Reuters

Iran announces end to attacks on Israel after Trump says foes must 'stop shooting'

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What do new satellite images reveal after 100 days of the US-Israel war on Iran?

What do new satellite images reveal after 100 days of the US-Israel war on Iran?

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Rethinking child protection: From reaction to prevention

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File image of US President Donald Trump. Photo: Reuters

Trump says Israel, Iran must 'stop shooting' after flurry of attacks

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How European Allies Plan to Bring the Ukraine–Russia War to an End

How European Allies Plan to Bring the Ukraine–Russia War to an End

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Real Madrid Presidential Election - Eurobuilding Hotel, Madrid, Spain - June 8, 2026 Florentino Perez celebrates after he is re-elected as Real Madrid president. Photo: Reuters

Perez wins Real Madrid vote to extend reign after rare election challenge

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Excluded Jubo Dal leaders stage sit-in outside BNP Gulshan office

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NCP member-secretary Akhter Hossen said this while talking to local reporters at the '36 July Memorial Square' in front of the Public Library ground of Rangpur city on Thursday afternoon. Photo: BSS

Emergency relief aid distributed only to ruling party constituencies, alleges Akhter

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State Minister for Education Bobby Hajjaj. File Photo

Govt to provide free uniforms, bags, shoes and socks to 10.7m primary students

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Intern doctors at Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH) participating in human chains and protest programmes alongside intern doctors in front of the college's main gate since yesterday. Photo: TBS

Intern doctors' strike enters second day across country

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8 die as Bangladesh records 1,092 new suspected measles cases

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BSEC removes floor price on Beximco and Islami Bank shares

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Nurul Haque Nur, Photo: Collected

Govt considering raising collateral-free migration loan limit to Tk5 lakh

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State Minister for Public Administration Md Abdul Bari at the Jatiya Sangsad. File Photo

Bangladesh wastes around 3.5 million tonnes of food annually: State minister

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Mercantile Bank launches TFA software to strengthen trade finance monitoring

Mercantile Bank launches TFA software to strengthen trade finance monitoring

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What Triggered the Sharp Decline in Global Technology Shares?

What Triggered the Sharp Decline in Global Technology Shares?

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Govt aims to send 1.4m workers abroad in FY27

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Education and Primary and Mass Education Minister Dr A N M Ehsanul Hoque Milon spoke at a press conference held at the Ministry of Education today (8 June). Photo: BSS

SSC results to be published by 20 July: Education minister

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Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed speaks at a press briefing held in the conference room of the Home Ministry on Thursday, 21 May 2026. Photo: BSS

Govt working to make police more people-friendly through accountability: Home minister

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Shimanto Bank signs MoU to offer home loans to government employees

Shimanto Bank signs MoU to offer home loans to government employees

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Former CEO of Standard Chartered Bangladesh (SCB) Naser Ezaz Bijoy. Photo: Courtesy

Naser Ezaz steps downs from StanChart Bangladesh CEO role

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Editors' Council voices concern over Bank Resolution Act provision

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Nurjahan Tea Estate in Sreemangal. Photo: M Ahmed Group

Commerce ministry forms 10-member task team to chart future of tea industry

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Abedur Rahman Sikder and Quazi Shairul Hassan. Photo: Collected

Quazi Shairul made Sammilito Islami Bank chairman, Abedur MD

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Bangladesh Bank, Islami Bank hold training for SME entrepreneurs

Bangladesh Bank, Islami Bank hold training for SME entrepreneurs

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Bangladesh Bank built the framework, Islamic banks are driving growth

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The aggression at gunpoint along the border has created panic among these stranded people. Photo: Collected

BSF takes back 10 stranded at border for 69 hours as alleged push-in bid foiled

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How Many People Were Killed After a Passenger Bus Fell Into a Ditch in Brahmanbaria?

How Many People Were Killed After a Passenger Bus Fell Into a Ditch in Brahmanbaria?

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Madrasah head teacher held for sexually abusing minor student in Ctg

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Deepest lakes in the world

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HC bail for ex-MP Bodi stays suspended in Bogura July Uprising violence case

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Will more aftershocks follow the magnitude 7.8 Philippines earthquake?

Will more aftershocks follow the magnitude 7.8 Philippines earthquake?

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Islami Bank employees stage demo, observe 2-hour work stoppage

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Man detained in Munshiganj over attempted rape of five-year-old

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Police escort former ICT prosecutor Barrister Tureen Afroz on the court premises in Dhaka. Photo: TBS

Former ICT prosecutor Tureen Afroz shown arrested in property dispute and forgery case

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Flames and smoke rise from the Greek-flagged oil tanker Sounion, which has been on fire since August 23, after an attack by Houthi militants, on the Red Sea, September 14, 2024 in this handout image. Photo: EUNAVFOR ASPIDES/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

Yemen's Houthis declare 'total ban' on Israeli ships in Red Sea

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File photo of Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Husain.

Compensation will not influence govt decision over Ad-din hospital newborn deaths: Health minister

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ULAB professor joins DW Akademie group to advise global media development

ULAB professor joins DW Akademie group to advise global media development

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Part of a missile protrudes from the ground, from the ground, following strikes from Iran, in the central Israeli-occupied West Bank, 8 June 2026. Photo: Reuters

Israel and Iran strike each other for first time since ceasefire

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Border Security: Ansar-VDP on high alert alongside BGB in 11 districts

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Four passengers died on the spot in the accident, while at least 10 others were injured. Photo: TBS

4 killed, including woman and child, as bus falls into ditch in Brahmanbaria

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Intern doctors at Chattogram Medical College Hospital (CMCH) participating in human chains and protest programmes alongside intern doctors in front of the college's main gate since yesterday. Photo: TBS

CMCH intern doctors' strike enters 2nd day; FCPS trainees join movement

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Which Key Strategic Sites Are Iran and Israel Targeting in Their Attacks?

Which Key Strategic Sites Are Iran and Israel Targeting in Their Attacks?

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New weekly diabetes injection shows strong results in clinical trial

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A surge of measles cases has led to a growing influx of infected children at DNCC Covid-19 Dedicated Hospital in Mohakhali, with new patients arriving daily, many of them referred from other hospitals and mostly children. Photo taken on 8 April 2026. Photos: Mehedi Hasan/TBS

Sylhet records another suspected measles death

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Rainfall likely to increase over next five days

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Strong 7.8-magnitude earthquake hits Philippines, many buildings collapse

Strong 7.8-magnitude earthquake hits Philippines, many buildings collapse

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US President Donald Trump speaks during an event to sign a memorandum in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, 5 May 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci/File Photo

Trump faces new Republican resistance in Congress as midterm pressures build

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The two-day competition was held on 5–6 June at the Faculty of Law, University of Chittagong. Photo: Collected

DU wins National Moot Court Competition, CU becomes runner-up

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Jubo Dal President Abdul Monayem Munna speaks at an exchange meeting with the newly elected leaders of the party’s central committee at Hotel Victory in the capital’s Nayapaltan on 8 June. Photo: TBS

Mob rule, unruly groups rising again in politics: Jubo Dal president

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At least seven dead after violence erupts in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

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What Is the U.S. Plan B If No Deal Is Reached with Iran?

What Is the U.S. Plan B If No Deal Is Reached with Iran?

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ISD Class of 2026 secures $1.7m in scholarships from universities worldwide

ISD Class of 2026 secures $1.7m in scholarships from universities worldwide

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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands on the day of their bilateral summit in Beijing, China, September 4, 2025, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency. Photo: KCNA via REUTERS

Flags, gun salute greet China's Xi on arrival in North Korea for summit

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Man killed in lynch-mob attack in Manikganj

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Bangladesh, Russia to review bilateral ties, discuss regional issues in Moscow talks

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A woman walks in front of a screen displaying Evergrande's stock prices, among others, outside the Exchange Square, after a court ordered the liquidation of China Evergrande Group, in Hong Kong, China, 29 January 2024. REUTERS/Lam Yik/File Photo

Tumbling tech darlings slam brakes on AI rally

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A man holds an Iranian flag near an anti-US billboard depicting US President Donald Trump and the Strait of Hormuz, in Tehran, Iran, May 30, 2026. Photo: Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Iran rejects idea of using its assets to pay damages to US allies

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No waiver on Iran's seized assets before ceasefire agreement: Trump

No waiver on Iran's seized assets before ceasefire agreement: Trump

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The Crew was released by Ubisoft in 2014, and discontinued in 2024. Photo: Collected

'Stop Killing Games': Gamers fight back against publishers' rights to shut down purchased games

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Band culture in Bangladeshi universities: A road to creativity, leadership and national development

Band culture in Bangladeshi universities: A road to creativity, leadership and national development

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Germany's Alexander Zverev celebrates with the trophy after winning the final against Italy's Flavio Cobolli. Photo: Reuters

Zverev tears down the wall to enter Grand Slam winners' circle at French Open

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Chattogram’s key Oxygen-Quaish road has remained severely dilapidated for eight years due to a jurisdictional dispute between two agencies. Large potholes across multiple sections cause frequent accidents and traffic congestion during the monsoon, while dust pollution worsens conditions in the dry season. The photo was taken on Sunday afternoon (7 June). Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin/TBS

Eight years on, Ctg's Oxygen-Quaish road in ruins amid standoff between govt agencies

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An Iranian flag, amid a ceasefire between US and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, 27 April 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Israel hits Iran petrochemical plant in new strikes despite Trump reprimand

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Court dismisses MP's application to sue Yunus, 4 others over child deaths from measles

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A cargo ship with containers docks at a terminal of the Yantian port in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China October 30, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo

China's global e-commerce push stalls as Iran war lifts costs, dampens demand

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Fixing Bangladesh's Disability Data Gap

Fixing Bangladesh's Disability Data Gap

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz meet at 10 Downing Street, in London, Britain, June 7, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Isabel Infantes

European leaders ready to support ceasefire talks between Ukraine, Russia

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Breaking Brand 2026 grand finale to be held at Le Méridien Dhaka

Breaking Brand 2026 grand finale to be held at Le Méridien Dhaka

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A road is blocked near the collapsed building after a magnitude 7.8 quake in General Santos, Philippines, June 8, 2026. Picture taken with a mobile phone. Photo: REUTERS/Edwin Espejo

Earthquake of magnitude 7.8 strikes off southern Philippines, 32 feared dead

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EATL Innovation Hub hosts British, Chinese delegations to boost trade and investment ties

EATL Innovation Hub hosts British, Chinese delegations to boost trade and investment ties

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FILE PHOTO: The logo of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) sits outside its headquarters ahead of the OPEC and NON-OPEC meeting, Austria December 6, 2019. REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger

OPEC+ approves fourth oil output quota hike since Hormuz closure

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Why is Bangladesh's shrimp export industry struggling?

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Budget to simplify biz licences, approvals, tax services

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Man arrested over attack on schoolgirl in Rajshahi

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The World Trade Organisation (WTO) Deputy Director-General Xiangchen Zhang. Photo: BSS

WTO to continue supporting Bangladesh's trade capacity, export diversification, infrastructure dev

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Can Israel's Attacks on Tehran and Isfahan Undermine Iran's Power?

Can Israel's Attacks on Tehran and Isfahan Undermine Iran's Power?

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Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir attends his party faction meeting at the Knesset, Israel's parliament, in Jerusalem June 3, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Ronen Zvulun

'Tonight Tehran must burn': Ben-Gvir urges action after Iranian strike on Israel

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Qatar-based expat rescued within 2 hours of abduction in Ctg; RAB detains 4

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How Pakistan's Sialkot powers 70% of the world’s football production

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Bangladesh’s CFOs are leaving a fortune on the table

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President Donald Trump arrives from the Blue Room to speak about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington. Photo: Alex Brandon/Pool via REUTERS

Trump storms out of NBC interview after heated exchange over election claims

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19 sectors may see cuts in AIT, source tax

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Bangladesh must see LDC deferral as a strategic window

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Global airlines slash 2026 profit forecast on fuel shock from Iran war

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Suvendu Adhikari. Photo: ANI

Nearly 4,800 'illegal immigrants' returned to Bangladesh, 836 more in holding centres: Adhikari

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FIFA World Cup 2026 - Team Iran arrives at Tijuana for World Cup - Tijuana International Airport, Tijuana, Mexico - June 7, 2026 A police officer looks on ahead of the Iran team arrival. Photo: REUTERS/Victor Medina

Iran's World Cup team arrive in Tijuana with US tensions high

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Oil prices climb more than $4 after Israeli strikes on Iran and Lebanon

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US President Donald Trump points his finger towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, 29 December 2025. Photo: REUTERS

Netanyahu has 'no choice' but to accept any US-Iran deal: Trump

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Israeli security and rescue personnel work next to a part of a projectile following a missile attack from Iran towards Israel in northern Israel, June 8, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Shir Torem

Israel hits Iran with new strikes despite Trump admonition

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Indian villagers oppose border fence plan that could leave community outside barrier

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Why is Chinese President Xi Jinping visiting North Korea now?

Why is Chinese President Xi Jinping visiting North Korea now?

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A streak of light illuminates the sky during a missile attack from Iran towards Israel as seen from Ashkelon, Israel, June 7, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Amir Cohen

Trump says he will press Israel to hold back after Iran retaliates for Beirut attack

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Shrimp export target set at $3b by 2030 – can Bangladesh revive its 'White Gold'?

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Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi speaks during a press conference by supporters of former US President Donald Trump after they attended his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments linked to extramarital affair with Stormy Daniels, in Manhattan, New York City, US, May 21, 2024. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado/File Phot

Former US attorney general Pam Bondi diagnosed with thyroid cancer

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Iran's Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf speaks in parliament about Iran's response to possible U.S. attacks, in Tehran, Iran January 11, 2026, in this screengrab obtained from a video. IRINN/via Reuters TV/Handout via REUTERS

Iran's top negotiator threatens US targets over Lebanon escalation

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The logo of Islami Bank PLC. Photo: Collected

Islami Bank faces withdrawal pressure: Tk3,500cr taken out in 5 days

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Zonayed Saki. File Photo: Collected

Govt shifts to programme-based development model: Zonayed Saki

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Private sector credit growth stands at 4.75% in April

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Beximco, Islami Bank set to exit floor price regime today

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Govt plans mandatory TIN for all bank accounts holders

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Securing native chicken market linkages could transform rural economy: Experts

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