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Business Sponsors, directors of Asiatic Laboratories barred from selling shares

Politics The microfinance bank ordinance: a blueprint for social ownership or tokenistic theater?

Entertainment Al Pacino, De Niro pay tribute to Robert Duvall

International Oscar-winning filmmaker Hamdan Ballal says family attacked in West Bank

Politics At least 30% of Bangladesh have no representation in this parliament: Rumeen Farhana

Politics Md Ashraf Reza appointed PM's PS-1, Mamun Shibly PM's APS-1, Uzzal Hossain PM's Protocol Officer-1

Politics The burden after the ballot

Politics Foreign dignitaries call on opposition leader Shafiqur

International Modi invites Tarique and family for official visit to India

Politics Interim government dissolved

Politics Who gets which ministry? Inside BNP’s cabinet line-up

Politics A cabinet dominated by first-timers

Politics PM Tarique appoints 10 advisers, including Mirza Abbas, Nazrul, and Rizvi

Politics Restoring rule of law, justice top priority: Asaduzzaman

International Ramadan 2026 to begin tomorrow in Saudi Arabia

Politics A moment to unite and deliver

Sports Cricket greats rally for Imran Khan, demand urgent medical care

Sports Barcelona's Raphinha blasts refereeing double standards

Sports Pereira 'trusts' Forest owner Marinakis despite three sackings this season

Sports No pressure on India opener Abhishek after two ducks, says coach

Sports Zimbabwe seal maiden Super Eight berth; Aussies eliminated

Technology AI, circular economy must align with national priorities: experts

Culture 6 refreshing drinks you can make at home during Ramadan

Culture High protein iftar ideas using everyday Bangladeshi foods

Culture How gastritis affect fasting during Ramadan, and what helps

Culture How to stay steady and focused during long Taraweeh prayers

Culture Whatever happened to adda in our everyday lives?

International China’s Premier Li Qiang congratulates Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman

Politics Senior BNP leaders who didn't make it to the cabinet

Politics BPJA slams media access curbs at 13th Parliament oath-taking ceremony

Politics Tarique Rahman sworn in as PM; 25 ministers, 24 state ministers also take oath

International France's Macron eyes fighter jet deal in India

International Iran says lifting sanctions 'part and parcel' of any deal with US

International Russia pummels Ukraine's power grid before talks

Culture Amar Ekushey: Before Bangla became a demand

Sports Lipu unwilling to carry on as selector after December

Sports Exhilarating Italy aim to sign off with giant-killing at T20 World Cup

Sports New Zealand cruise into Super Eights

Culture Work-work balance: how to juggle multiple jobs

Business Dollar holds gains in thin trading as markets await Fed minutes, US GDP

Business Govt consents MD appointment of Sammilito Islami Bank

Business Oil in spotlight as Trump's Iran warning rattles sleepy markets

Culture ‘Nodir Shuta’ reflects on Bangladesh’s rivers through textile art

Culture After years of harsh politics, civility feels unreal: Ashfaque Nipun

Entertainment Mosharraf Karim, Aisha Khan team up for two Eid dramas

Culture Showbiz veterans voice hopes for new government

Culture How Atia village keeps a 400-year-old mosque alive

Politics BNP MPs too will not take duty-free cars, govt plots

Politics BNP names 25 ministers, 24 state ministers

Politics Hasnat Abdullah takes oath wearing ‘historic’ jersey from July uprising

Politics Jamaat-led alliance, independent, and Islami Andolan MPs take oath

Politics BNP's newly elected MPs take oath

Politics Several called to join new cabinet as ministers, state ministers

Politics Six NCP MPs take oaths at Jatiya Sangsad

Politics Tarique Rahman elected leader of BNP parliamentary party

Politics The pitchman’s big promises but small gains

International Several world leaders arrive in Dhaka for Bangladesh cabinet oath-taking

Politics Curb post-poll misinformation

Politics Rural growth demands capital, not paper promises

International Why the trade agreement with the US is problematic

Sports Arsenal visit Mansfield, Man City at Newcastle in FA Cup fifth round

Sports Barca stunned by Girona 2-1 to leave Real top of LaLiga

Sports Kovac calls on Dortmund to carry domestic 'momentum' against Atalanta

Sports Teenager Yuvraj hits blazing ton against New Zealand

Sports Under-fire Australia relying on 'luck of the Irish'

Politics Why entrepreneurship must be Bangladesh’s next national mission

Politics HC adjourns hearing on NBR split

International India forced to defend US trade deal as doubts mount

Politics NBR restructures VAT burden on LPG

Culture The Jinn–Insaan universe begins with ‘Djinner Bachcha’

Politics Newly elected MPs entering Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban for taking oath

Politics 12 young MPs to join new parliament

Politics Lobbying frenzy in civil service, police

Politics Nation turns a new page today

Politics New PM to decide on his official residence

International Two killed in northeastern US ice rink shooting

Politics What BNP should keep in mind as it assumes power

Politics Our tourism needs a policy reset

International Luis Enrique dismisses 'noise' around PSG before Monaco clash

International India-Pakistan: An illusion of a rivalry

Sports T20 World Cup 2026: Five confirmed, who takes remaining Super Eight spots?

Business Development spending plunges to 16-year low

Business Dhaka division gets half of remittances in December

International India’s US tariff parity: Real threat or overblown fear for Bangladesh?

Business Stocks see minor correction after three-day rally

International US trade deal overshadows Bangladesh’s economic freedom

Entertainment Oscar winning-actor Robert Duvall known for Godfather, Apocalypse Now dies at 95

Politics Bangladesh no longer a country with submissive foreign policy: Yunus

Crime Fire at Karwan Bazar’s Kathpotti under control

International Imran Khan's sons fear for his health, seek visas to visit him in Pakistan

International Mourinho plays down Real Madrid return rumour before rematch

Sports Rashid’s 700 in numbers

Sports Nissanka guides Sri Lanka into Super Eights as Australia face early exit