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Steel manufacturing plant of GPH Ispat Limited. Photo: Courtesy

GPH Ispat pioneers green steel in Bangladesh with most advanced technology

This innovation has enabled the company to significantly cut carbon emissions and energy use in steel production – a sector globally known for its high carbon footprint

1h | Industry
Illustration: TBS

House rent for MPO teachers raised by Tk500

15m | Education
Musawath Shams Zahedee. Sketch: TBS

Novartis medicines to retain same names and quality under Nevian: MD Musawath

30m | Interviews
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir at a meeting with UN Resident Coordinator Gwyn Lewis and Senior Human Rights Adviser Huma Khan at the BNP Chairperson's office in Gulshan on 5 October 2025. Photo: BNP Media Cell

BNP leadership meets UN delegation in Gulshan

45m | Politics
Illustration- TBS

Over 10,000 loan guarantors face default cases

5h | Law & order
Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman and Swiss Ambassador to Bangladesh Reto Renggli discuss different issues on 5 October 2025. Photo: TBS

Jamaat ameer, Switzerland ambassador express optimism over future Swiss investment in Bangladesh

25m | Politics
Tony Scott stands with the pumpkin he grew in his Wappingers Falls, NY, backyard on 17 September 2025. Photo: UNB/AP/Shelby Lum

The science behind growing a giant pumpkin

10m | Offbeat
Representational image. Illustration: TBS

Stocks open higher after four-day break

1h | Stocks
Tear gas rises during a standoff with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and federal officers in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, US, October 4, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Jim Vondruska

Explainer: 'Fear enforcement, not law enforcement': Why Chicago is protesting Trump’s ICE raids

15m | Explainer
Tanvir Muhammad Taqi Photo: Collected

Taqi would have turned 30 today, but his age remains frozen at 17

45m | Bangladesh
Photo: Collected

Nirvana again defeats child pornography lawsuit over 'Nevermind' cover

30m | Splash
Illustration: REUTERS illustration/John Devolle

'Perfection without the connection': How AI is becoming a digital wingman

40m | Tech
A law enforcement officer confronts a demonstrator, as another one is detained, during a standoff with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and federal officers in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, US, October 4, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Jim Vondruska

Border Patrol agents shoot armed woman in Chicago as protesters confront immigration personnel

50m | USA
More Latest News
Illustration: TBS

Five merging banks see shares hit record lows, Tk926cr erased in last 3 months

2h | Stocks
Renowned photographer and Drik Managing Director Shahidul Alam. Photo: Courtesy

'Apologies for the scare earlier': Shahidul confirms he's not taken by IDF

1h | Bangladesh
The theme, 'Urban Crisis Response', is chosen to focus on addressing the multiple, compounding crises that are currently destabilising urban areas worldwide. Photo: TBS

World Habitat Day tomorrow: Why 'urban crisis response' is the focus this year

1h | Environment
Representational Image. Photo: Hindustan Times

Orthopaedic surgeon reveals ‘best sleeping position’ to prevent neck, back and joint pain

50m | Health

Jobs

বাংলা
একীভূত হতে যাওয়া পাঁচ ব্যাংকের শেয়ারে রেকর্ড পতন, ৩ মাসে বাজারমূল্য কমেছে ৯২৬ কোটি টাকা

একীভূত হতে যাওয়া পাঁচ ব্যাংকের শেয়ারে রেকর্ড পতন, ৩ মাসে বাজারমূল্য কমেছে ৯২৬ কোটি টাকা

7m | অর্থনীতি
ছবি: মুমিত এম

এমপিওভুক্ত শিক্ষকদের বাড়ি ভাড়া ভাতা ৫০০ টাকা বাড়ছে

2h | বাংলাদেশ
ইনফোগ্রাফিক্স: টিবিএস

খেলাপি মামলায় জড়িয়েছেন ১০ হাজারের বেশি ঋণ গ্যারান্টর

3h | অর্থনীতি
ছবি: সংগৃহীত

করফাঁকি ঠেকাতে মাঠ পর্যায়ে গোয়েন্দা কার্যক্রম জোরদারের নির্দেশ এনবিআরের

12m | বাংলাদেশ
ইতালির রোমে কোলোসিয়ামের বাইরে গাজার জন্য বিক্ষোভে অংশ নিচ্ছেন ফিলিস্তিনপন্থী বিক্ষোভকারীরা। ছবি: রয়টার্স

ইউরোপ জুড়ে গাজার সমর্থনে বিক্ষোভ, লন্ডনে ৪০০-এর বেশি গ্রেপ্তার

12m | আন্তর্জাতিক
ছবি: ভিডিও থেকে নেওয়া

সোমবার গাজায় পৌঁছাতে পারেন শহিদুল আলম; দিতে চান চিকিৎসাসেবা, জানাতে চান গাজার খবর

14h | বাংলাদেশ
ইজেল
অভিধানের দিন কি তবে ফুরাল?

অভিধানের দিন কি তবে ফুরাল?

1d | ইজেল
কানাকুয়ো। ছবি: সংগৃহীত

কানাকুয়ো আর পাখির কুসংস্কার

2d | ইজেল

Stocks

Representational image. Illustration: TBS

Stocks open higher after four-day break

Illustration: TBS

Five merging banks see shares hit record lows, Tk926cr erased in last 3 months

Illustration-TBS

MJL Bangladesh, EC Holdings to invest Tk214cr in Gulshan property

File photo of Bangladesh Bank/collected

Banks, NBFIs must report investments in bonds, debentures, preference shares to CIB

Video

What message did photographer Shahidul Alam give on the Gaza-bound ship?

What message did photographer Shahidul Alam give on the Gaza-bound ship?

Greta Thunberg mistreated by Israeli forces in detention, activists say

Greta Thunberg mistreated by Israeli forces in detention, activists say

Exporters to receive payments faster under new BB policy

Exporters to receive payments faster under new BB policy

Features

Panorama
Photo: TBS

Buriganga Express: Inside Dhaka’s floating commute

Wheels
PHOTO: Collected

Top 3 brand new performance sedans available in Bangladesh

Pursuit
Sketch: TBS

How a Bangladeshi scientist made it to MIT’s '35 Innovators Under 35' list

Earth
Alocasia ‘frydek’ flaunts dark, shield-like leaves tattooed with white thunderbolt venations.

Alocasia: Elephant’s Ear in the Garden

Offbeat
Tony Scott stands with the pumpkin he grew in his Wappingers Falls, NY, backyard on 17 September 2025. Photo: UNB/AP/Shelby Lum

The science behind growing a giant pumpkin

In Focus
Opsarius bendelisis (Hamilton's Barila) in Dholai River area. Photo: Colleted

Rare glimpse of hill river fish diversity in Sylhet’s Sada Pathor, Jaflong

The Big Picture
Expatriate voting through app: Expansion of rights or invitation for dispute?

Expatriate voting through app: Expansion of rights or invitation for dispute?

Voting beyond borders: How postal ballots function worldwide

Voting beyond borders: How postal ballots function worldwide

Food
Chef Karim’s work has focused on documenting, preserving and refining Malaysia’s culinary heritage, ensuring its legacy is safeguarded for future generations. Photo: Courtesy

A taste of Malaysia: Chef Shahrim Karim demonstrates the art of patience and spices in Baridhara

Tech
Illustration: REUTERS illustration/John Devolle

'Perfection without the connection': How AI is becoming a digital wingman

Brands
Photo: Collected

Top five neckbands that hit the right notes

Health
Representational Image. Photo: Hindustan Times

Orthopaedic surgeon reveals ‘best sleeping position’ to prevent neck, back and joint pain

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

How ADB sees South Asian economy in FY26

Thoughts & Analysis

Competing for talent: America’s H-1B restrictions vs. China’s new welcome through K visa

Professor Dr Mohammad Omar Farooq

Global Sumud Flotilla: More than a symbol?

TBS Analysis

Economy

Steel manufacturing plant of GPH Ispat Limited. Photo: Courtesy

GPH Ispat pioneers green steel in Bangladesh with most advanced technology

Despite rising imports, palm oil prices spiral out of control in Ctg's Khatunganj

Incepta's rise as vaccine powerhouse

World+Biz

Tear gas rises during a standoff with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and federal officers in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, US, October 4, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Jim Vondruska

Explainer: 'Fear enforcement, not law enforcement': Why Chicago is protesting Trump’s ICE raids

Border Patrol agents shoot armed woman in Chicago as protesters confront immigration personnel

US envoys head to Mideast as Trump warns Hamas against peace deal delay

Stocks

Representational image. Illustration: TBS

Stocks open higher after four-day break

Five merging banks see shares hit record lows, Tk926cr erased in last 3 months

MJL Bangladesh, EC Holdings to invest Tk214cr in Gulshan property

Bloomberg Special

Over a million international students studied at US universities in 2023–2024, with Indians and Chinese making up over half, according to Open Doors. Photo: Getty Images via Bloomberg

America’s cold shoulder to foreign students is worrying Asia

US-China deal is a lesson for the Global South

What if Iranians, Americans and Arabs made uranium together?

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Ctg Port moves to recruit new operators amid opposition from existing firms

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Unpacking the deadlock: Why Dhaka airport’s 3rd terminal is still grounded

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Incepta's rise as vaccine powerhouse

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AL leader Ahsan Habib arrested in anti-terrorism case

5

Finding qualified MDs becoming difficult in banking sector: Governor

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'They dragged Greta by her hair, forced to kiss Israeli flag, treated us like animals': Activists allege after arriving

Splash

Photo: Collected

Nirvana again defeats child pornography lawsuit over 'Nevermind' cover

Zubeen Garg’s bandmate alleges poisoning plot by manager and organiser in singer’s death

Someone has to take the risk — might as well be me: Amin Hannan Chowdhury on taking his comedy overseas

Sports

Gill replaces Rohit as India's ODI captain

Gill replaces Rohit as India's ODI captain

Shoriful stars with the bat and ball as Bangladesh beat Afghanistan to clinch series

Disciplined Bangladesh attack limits Afghanistan to 147 in second T20I

Infograph

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS Creative

How ADB sees South Asian economy in FY26

Export earnings: How service sector performed in FY25

At a glance: Highest ODI scorers and wicket takers of Bangladesh women cricket team

Long Read

Illustration: TBS

Want higher GDP? Focus on democracy

Graphics: TBS

As the nation builds, Dhaka crawls: Why transport sector progress still feels stuck in traffic

Illustration: TBS

What will education look like in 2050?

Floods in the north destroyed crops, but it was government failure under Sheikh Mujibur Rahman that ensured widespread starvation, which caused the famine in Bangladesh in 1974. Photo: Collected

Who is to blame for famines?: More than a century of man-made hunger

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Why Bangladesh’s economy badly needs fair elections

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Life sentences under review: Can Bangladesh balance justice, mercy and public safety?