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Politics Ariful Haque sets 100-day target to strengthen labour welfare, industrial relations

Business Bangladesh Bank sets Ramadan office hours from 9:30am to 4pm

Politics Bangladesh to observe Ramadan from tomorrow

Politics Lawyer Alif murder: Court sets 9 March for next hearing

Politics Edu system will be enviable globally; parents abroad will want to send their children to Bangladesh: Bobby Hajjaj

Politics Schools to remain closed throughout Ramadan until 26 March

Politics Ministerial names, photos appear on govt websites after new cabinet sworn in

Politics Not by party or political influence, rule of law will be final word in governing state: PM Tarique

Politics Mob culture will not be tolerated anymore: Salahuddin

Politics State Minister Ishraque 'declares war' on hoarders ahead of Ramadan

Politics Tarique vows to break syndicates and ensure fair Ramadan prices in first PM address to nation

Politics Will protect national interest to last penny, ensure balanced relations with all: FM Khalil

Business Post-election optimism fades as markets slide for third day

Business S Alam Cold Rolled Steels shares jump 50% in February

Politics The chronicles of July Charter — and its shaky future

Culture Why has Hazaribagh evolved as the new home to Dhaka’s art scene?

Politics What are the surprises in Tarique Rahman's cabinet?

International Earth Defenceless Against Thousands of City-Killing Asteroids, Warns NASA

Entertainment TBS NEWS AT 8 PM, 18 February 2026

Politics The first address to the nation by the new Prime Minister, Tarique Rahman

International Ramadan begins in Gaza amid ruins of shattered mosques

Politics Read BNP's 51-point manifesto to build 'humane, inclusive and accountable state'

Politics Arakan Army abducts 5 fishermen a day after freeing 73

International Bangladesh Navy joins int'l fleet review in India

International Corruption, overpriced mega-projects heighten debt risks in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka: Study

Politics Joy, Palak among masterminds of July massacre: ICT chief prosecutor

Politics Dipen Dewan takes charge as minister of Chittagong Hill Tracts Affairs

Politics Diplomats call for stronger protection of freedom of speech, press in Bangladesh

Politics Uninterrupted power supply during Ramadan top priority: Tuku

Politics Govt to undertake 180-day action plan to implement BNP election pledges

Politics Govt to ensure fearless environment for media: Information minister

Politics Law Minister Asaduzzaman vows to ensure smooth trial of July atrocities

Politics Watch | Mob justice will be controlled, law and order must improve: Fakhrul

Politics Refusal to take reform council oath insults July Uprising: Shafiqur

Politics TIB welcomes move to scrap privilege perks, calls for stronger anti-corruption reforms

International What lies beyond Modi’s phone call, letter diplomacy with Tarique

Politics New govt to seek deferral of LDC graduation: Commerce minister

Culture Prices of essential items rise in Karwan Bazar ahead of Ramadan

International Rotterdam: An old city with a modern soul

Politics Safe food, market control during Ramadan 'acid test' for govt: 4 orgs place 15 demands

Politics Ramadan 2026: mapping the world's longest and shortest fasts

International The challenges facing India despite the historic trade deal

Politics Rising Date Prices Hit Chattogram

Politics Decisions taken at the first Cabinet meeting under the leadership of PM Tarique Rahman

International Ukraine peace talks end in Geneva after Zelenskiy says Russia stalling

International Foreign spies can see Telegram messages sent by Russian soldiers: Ifax cites minister

International Epstein tried to build web of powerful ties across Middle East: Documents

Politics Chief Adviser’s official Facebook page closes operations

Politics Bangladesh Bank reserve heist: Probe report submission deferred for 93rd time

Politics Prosecution files petition to include Hadi’s testimony in Obaidul Quader case at ICT

Politics Writ filed seeking declaration of July National Charter as illegal

International Foreign ministers of China, India congratulate new FM Khalilur Rahman

Politics Gazette reveals what Tarique's cabinet looks like

Politics New government to hold first cabinet meeting at 3pm

Entertainment Watch | Economy must be inclusive so every citizen benefits: Amir Khasru

Politics PM Tarique to address nation this evening

Politics PM Tarique Rahman to address nation this evening

Politics Chhatra League activists reopen Noakhali district Awami League office, police detain 5

Politics Shafiqul, Azad join Daily Waadaa as CA press wing stint ends

Politics PM Tarique pays tribute at National Memorial, vows to build Bangladesh envisioned by martyrs

International Africa emerges as key partner, Bangladesh eyes $4b trade

Entertainment To pause or not to pause: Is dropping a semester worth it?

International Australian man jailed for mailing reptiles in popcorn bags

Politics Will Awami League capitalise on Jamaat-NCP's political strategy?

Politics Tarique Rahman, the Prime Minister, paid tribute at the graves of his parents

Politics What did Hasnat say over the phone to a local Extortionist?

Business Will the price of gold in the domestic market decrease further?

International India celebrates birth of three new Cheetah cubs

International India's AI ambitions clash with talent and infrastructure gaps

International Ukraines Zelenskiy says Trump exerting undue pressure on him

Politics 2 brothers accused in murder case arrested at Benapole while trying to flee to India

Health Feeling weak after winter? Dietician reveals how to strengthen immunity with foods like curd, papaya and more

Sports What is the Olympic curling double touching controversy about?

International Explainer | Why is the Strait of Hormuz off Iran so crucial?

Sports Mbappe calls for Prestianni ban over alleged racist slur at Vinicius

Culture Darul Adalat Shows Signs of Decay

Politics Allegations in Epstein files may amount to 'crimes against humanity,' UN experts say

International US reveals new details of alleged Chinese nuclear test

International Ireland opens probe into Musk's Grok AI over sexualised images

Business Shein faces EU investigation over products, design features

International Spain to probe X, Meta, TikTok over AI-generated child sexual abuse material

Politics US envoys juggle two crisis talks, raising questions about prospects for success

Politics Abbas, Nazrul, Rizvi, 7 others made PM Tarique's advisers

Politics Early rift over Reform Council oath casts shadow on political harmony

Politics Govt cuts VAT on LP gas to keep it affordable for consumers

Politics 'Very difficult to solve, but we will do homework': Iqbal Hasan on energy sector challenges

Politics On first working day, PM to pay tribute at National Memorial; first cabinet meeting in afternoon

Politics Interim govt dissolved as Tarique appointed PM

Business Lighter vessel backlog at Ctg port eases

Politics Jamaat to establish shadow cabinet for oversight, accountability: Shafiqur

Politics Tarique becomes PM, envisions unity, stability

Politics We don't want to see five years pass by just sitting idle: Showkat Aziz Russell

Business Two general insurers declare dividends for 2025

Culture A unique situation, surely

Culture Bhoyongkor Sundor: Prosenjit’s next Kakababu adventure heads to Kashmir

International Is Iran on the Brink of Another 1979?

International Javier Milley doesn't see poverty through the lens of power