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U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to attend a musical interlude before a gala dinner as part of the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, 16 June 2026. Photo: REUTERS

If I don't like it, we'll go back to shooting: Trump on Iran deal

The US-Iran agreement is expected to launch negotiations towards a final settlement to end the ​war

1h | World+Biz
Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman. Photo: Collected

Trade deal with US to boost investment, strengthen energy security: Khalilur tells parliament

27m | Foreign Policy
Photo: Rajib Dhar

Beyond football: Who has stronger economic ties with Bangladesh – Brazil or Argentina?

2h | Analysis
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman addresses a programme marking the inauguration of the third-phase Family Card distribution programme at the Victoria High School ground in Sreemangal on 17 June 2026. Photo: UNB

PM vows tough stance on money laundering, says public funds belong to the people

1h | Bangladesh
File photo of Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed. Photo: Collected

Killing by BSF extremely regrettable, clear violation of human rights: Salahuddin

2h | Bangladesh
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman speaks at parliament on 30 April 2026. Photo: PID

PM unveils plan to raise tax-GDP ratio to 10% in 5 years, 15% by 2035

2h | Bangladesh
Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman. File Photo: Courtesy

Myanmar recognises 2.83 lakh Rohingyas, repatriation timeline uncertain: Khalilur

1h | Bangladesh
U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron attend a working session with G7 leaders and outreach partners on promoting economic growth, during the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, 17 June 2026. Photo: REUTERS

'I'm the boss', Trump says at G7, as he warms to Ukraine's war aims

3h | World+Biz
A general view of the Bangladesh Export Processing Zone Authority (Bepza) Economic Zone in Mirsarai of Chattogram. File Photo: TBS

Bangladesh eyes regional trade hub status with its first-ever free trade zone in Chattogram’s Anwara

2h | Economy
Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain speaks to journalists after his surprise inspection of Kushtia General Hospital on 17 June 2026. Photo: TBS

Health minister makes surprise visit to Kushtia hospital, expresses dissatisfaction over uncleanliness

1h | Bangladesh
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Agriculture ministry plans AI, drone use in farming under 'I Have a Plan' programme: PM

2h | Bangladesh
Additional Deputy Inspector General Noymul Hasan, commanding officer of RAB-2, speaks at a briefing at the RAB Media Centre in Dhaka's Karwan Bazar today (17 June). Photo: TBS

Aggressive policing needed, kingpins must be arrested to break criminal networks: RAB-2 chief

2h | Crime
Children suffering from measles at DNCC Covid-19 dedicated hospital in the capital on 7 May 2026. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

Measles outbreak review ordered, PM assures action if negligence found

2h | Health
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WASH budget rebounds, calls for equitable financing

32m | Budget
High court. Photo: Collected

HC asks govt why 2019 Keraniganj police shooting victim should not get Tk5cr compensation

1h | Court
Dhaka South City Corporation Administrator Md Abdus Salam presents special Eid grants from the prime minister today, 17 June 2026, which were distributed among sanitation workers on the occasion of Eid-ul-Adha. Photo: Courtesy

Waste removal remains top priority: Dhaka South administrator

1h | Bangladesh
Photo: TBS

SME foundation to disburse Tk45cr in loans to small businesses, returnee migrants

1h | Industry

Jobs

বাংলা
স্পেন ও বাংলাদেশের পতাকা। ছবি: সংগৃহীত

বাংলাদেশের উন্নয়ন প্রকল্পে অর্থায়নে আগ্রহী স্পেন

4h | বাংলাদেশ
ইলাস্ট্রেশন: টিবিএস

প্রধানমন্ত্রীর চীন সফরে নবায়নযোগ্য জ্বালানি ও ইভি খাতে বড় বিনিয়োগ চাইবে ঢাকা

7h | অর্থনীতি
প্রধানমন্ত্রী তারেক রহমান। ফাইল ছবি: সংগৃহীত

শুষ্ক মৌসুমে তিস্তায় পানি সংরক্ষণে নতুন ব্যারেজ নির্মাণের উদ্যোগ: প্রধানমন্ত্রী 

3h | বাংলাদেশ
স্বরাষ্ট্রমন্ত্রী সালাহউদ্দিন আহমেদ। ফাইল ছবি: সংগৃহীত

বিএসএফের হাতে বাংলাদেশি হত্যা অত্যন্ত দুঃখজনক, সুস্পষ্ট মানবাধিকার লঙ্ঘন: সালাহউদ্দিন

10m | বাংলাদেশ
মার্কিন-ইসরায়েলি ও ইরানের যুদ্ধের নিহতদের জানাজায় অংশ নিয়েছেন শোকাহত মানুষ। ছবিটি গত ৫ মার্চ ইরানের কোম শহর থেকে তোলা। ছবি: মেহদি আলাভি/আইএসএনএ/এএফপি

ইরানের সঙ্গে যুদ্ধে সবাই হেরেছে

2h | আন্তর্জাতিক
ছবি: সংগৃহীত

১১ লাখ ৮৯ হাজার রোহিঙ্গার মধ্যে ২ লাখ ৮৩ হাজারকে স্বীকৃতি দিয়েছে মিয়ানমার: পররাষ্ট্রমন্ত্রী

35m | বাংলাদেশ
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

1d | ইজেল
৯০ মিনিটের ক্যানভাসে তুলির আঁচড়

৯০ মিনিটের ক্যানভাসে তুলির আঁচড়

1w | ইজেল

Stocks

Bangladesh Association of Publicly Listed Companies (BAPLC) President Riad Mahmud leads a delegation during a meeting with Bangladesh Bank Governor Mostaqur Rahman at the central bank headquarters in Dhaka on 16 June 2026. Photo: Courtesy

Listed firms want central bank to reform credit blacklisting rules

Logo of Beximco. Photo: Collected

Beximco sheds Tk4,860cr market value in 6 days after floor price withdrawal

The DSEX has typically absorbed excess liquidity as Treasury yields begin to fall from recent highs. Photo: TBS

DSE falls as investors cash in gains after 3-day post-budget rally

Representational image. Photo: Collected

Prime Life declares 0.25% cash dividend

Video

What Are the Prime Minister’s Plans for the Development of Moulvibazar?

What Are the Prime Minister’s Plans for the Development of Moulvibazar?

Child Ayat Murder: What Verdict Did the Court Deliver?

Child Ayat Murder: What Verdict Did the Court Deliver?

PM’s China visit: Dhaka to seek investment in green energy, EVs

PM’s China visit: Dhaka to seek investment in green energy, EVs

Features

Panorama
TBS Illustration

Doctor-patient violence: The grim prognosis of a health system stretched too thin

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
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

A super El Niño could push food, health and global economy to the brink

Illustration: TBS

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
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
Children suffering from measles at DNCC Covid-19 dedicated hospital in the capital on 7 May 2026. Photo: Mehedi Hasan

Measles outbreak review ordered, PM assures action if negligence found

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

Fifa World Cup 2026: Smallest countries by population

Thoughts & Analysis

Argentina will play for their captain, for Messi

Sabbir Hossen

Beyond football: Who has stronger economic ties with Bangladesh – Brazil or Argentina?

Mohsin Bhuiyan

Economy

Representational Image. Photo: Collected

WASH budget rebounds, calls for equitable financing

SME foundation to disburse Tk45cr in loans to small businesses, returnee migrants

Bangladesh eyes regional trade hub status with its first-ever free trade zone in Chattogram’s Anwara

World+Biz

U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to attend a musical interlude before a gala dinner as part of the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, 16 June 2026. Photo: REUTERS

If I don't like it, we'll go back to shooting: Trump on Iran deal

Italian mother takes on Meta, TikTok after daughter's death

Netanyahu, Israel's arch-survivor, set to face voter fury over Iran deal

Stocks

Bangladesh Association of Publicly Listed Companies (BAPLC) President Riad Mahmud leads a delegation during a meeting with Bangladesh Bank Governor Mostaqur Rahman at the central bank headquarters in Dhaka on 16 June 2026. Photo: Courtesy

Listed firms want central bank to reform credit blacklisting rules

Beximco sheds Tk4,860cr market value in 6 days after floor price withdrawal

DSE falls as investors cash in gains after 3-day post-budget rally

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Iran deal includes $300 billion fund, more than half of which already committed, source says

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Daraz says it has no plans to exit Bangladesh, reaffirms growth commitment

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S Alam's two Malaysia hotel assets under scrutiny as global investigations expand

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Govt approves Tk4,189 crore Chinese Economic Zone project

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Cabo Verde's World Cup jersey 'Made in Bangladesh'

Splash

Zendaya and Tom Holland at an event. Photo: Collected

Tom Holland appears to confirm marriage to Zendaya amid ongoing speculation

Disney reveals 'Ice Age: Boiling Point' set for 2027 premiere

New spy series 'Ponies' balances Cold War tension with comedy

Sports

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Messi shatters four World Cup records in single match against Algeria

Merlin the duck: From Mexico City streets to World Cup stardom

Twenty years, one date, one legend: Messi goes from first WC goal to all-time record

Infograph

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

Fifa World Cup 2026: Smallest countries by population

Youngest players in World Cup history

SpaceX raises largest IPO on record

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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The women surviving in the shadow of Bangladesh's biggest coal project

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As shipbreaking reforms, Sitakunda’s Jaladas return to the sea

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