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DMP bans gatherings near Secretariat and CA's residence

The restriction, which aims to maintain public order and ensure the security of the chief adviser, will remain in effect until further notice

1h | Law & order

A paramilitary trooper mans a gun atop a vehicle as he keeps guard during a media tour of the Karachi Port, Pakistan, May 9, 2025. Photo:: REUTERS/Shakil Adil

• Live | Nuclear option not on the cards: Pakistan defence minister

7h | South Asia

Hasnat Abdullah. Photo: Collected

Shahbag blockade a united movement of all; new programmes to be held under 'Anti-Fascist National Unity' banner: Hasnat

48m | Bangladesh

Protesters from various political parties continue to block the Shahbagh intersection in the capital on Saturday, 10 May 2025, demanding a ban on the Awami League. Photo: TBS

Political parties continue Shahbag blockade seeking AL ban, mass rally at 3pm

3h | Bangladesh

Photo: Pixabay

Bangladesh's history of bans on political parties, organisations

38m | Politics

Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury. File Photo: Collected

Home adviser renews vow to take action over Hamid's departure

48m | Bangladesh

India's air defence system intercepts objects in the sky during a blackout following multiple blasts in the city of Jammu, May 9, 2025 REUTERS/Adnan Abidi

G7 urges India-Pakistan dialogue, US offers help on 'constructive talks'

1h | South Asia

National Consensus Commission during a dialogue with United Peoples' Democratic Front (UPDF) on 10 May 2025. Photo: TBS

National Charter aims to safeguard citizens' rights: Ali Riaz

1h | Bangladesh

A youth beating up two minor girls on a launch during a picnic in Munshiganj on 9 May 2025. Photo: TBS

Minor girls beaten in Munshiganj launch: Beat them to discipline them as elder brother, assaulter says

2h | Bangladesh

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan gives speech at the the opening session of the 4th International Conference on Urban and Regional Planning (ICURP) 2025, hosted by the Bangladesh Institute of Planners (BIP), at Nabab Nawab Ali Senate Bhaban of Dhaka University on Saturday, 10 May 2025. Photo: TBS

Prioritise environment while approving development projects: Rizwana

13m | Environment

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Ex-AL MP among 5 held in Dhaka

33m | Bangladesh

City view during the blackout, after India's strikes in Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-administrated Kashmir, May 7, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro

Pakistan's Operation Bunyan al-Marsus: What does it mean?

33m | South Asia

Infograph: TBS

NBR eyes business-friendly reforms to spark investment

6h | Budget

Jobs

বাংলা

সচিবালয় ও প্রধান উপদেষ্টার বাসভবনের আশপাশে সব ধরনের সভা-সমাবেশ নিষিদ্ধ করল ডিএমপি

49m | বাংলাদেশ

আ.লীগ নিষিদ্ধের দাবিতে চলছে 'শাহবাগ ব্লকেড', বিকেলে গণজমায়েত, অন্যান্য মহাসড়কে ব্লকেড না দেয়ার আহ্বান হাসনাতের

3h | বাংলাদেশ

‘অপারেশন বুনিয়ান-উন-মারসুস’: ভারতে পাল্টা হামলা পাকিস্তানের, ব্রাহ্মোস মিসাইল সংরক্ষণাগার ধ্বংসের দাবি

6h | আন্তর্জাতিক

শেখ হাসিনাকে ফেরাতে ইন্টারপোলের মাধ্যমে চেষ্টা চলছে: স্বরাষ্ট্র উপদেষ্টা

Now | বাংলাদেশ

যাত্রীবাহী লঞ্চে পিকনিকে আসা নারীদের প্রকাশ্যে মারধর–লুটপাটের অভিযোগ

2h | বাংলাদেশ

জাতীয় সনদ নাগরিকের সব অধিকার সুরক্ষা করবে: আলী রীয়াজ

1h | বাংলাদেশ

রাণী ও কুটকুটের ভালোবাসা

6d | ইজেল

কলম্বো সাহিব কা মকবারা–ফিরছে তার আদিরূপে

1w | ইজেল

Stocks

Stocks bounce back again after heavy sell-offs

Stocks bounce back again after heavy sell-offs

Stock market investors, wearing shrouds, protest against the continued price slump in the country’s stock market in Dhaka on 8 May. Photo: TBS

Stock market plunge: Investors take to the streets in shrouds

Stock image of Dhaka Stock Exchange. Photo: Mumit M

Stocks rebound from previous day's massive fall, index jumps 75 points

Infographics: TBS

Reckitt Benckiser Bangladesh sees Q1 revenue jump, profit growth slows

Video

Ukraine to Receive Share of Russia's Seized European Assets

Ukraine to Receive Share of Russia's Seized European Assets

Interest rates to drop in the second half

Interest rates to drop in the second half

India-Pakistan crisis: Demand for retaliatory attacks on military bases

India-Pakistan crisis: Demand for retaliatory attacks on military bases

Panorama

Graphics: TBS

Is the IMF loan programme still worth it for Bangladesh?

Wheels

There were a lot more special cars in the halls such as the McLaren Artura, Lexus LC500, 68’ Mustang and the MK4 Supra which, even the petrolheads don't get to spot often. PHOTO: Arfin Kazi

From GTRs to V12 royalty: Looking back at Curated Cars by Rahimoto and C&C

Pursuit

All five members of NeoScreenix are final-year computer science engineering students at BUET. Photo: Courtesy

NeoScreenix: How BUET students’ early breast cancer detection technology could make a revolution

Earth

Numerous case studies show how wildlife photography can drive conservation gains. Let's focus on the positives. Photo: Muntasir Akash

From shadows to spotlight: How photography put Hazarikhil Wildlife Sanctuary on the map

Offbeat

The printed notice that reads, “India, Pakistan and Bangladesh brothers, please don’t ask for a discount,” in a shop in Istanbul. Photo: Screengrab

'Don't Ask For Discounts' sign for Indians, Pakistanis, and Bangladeshis in Istanbul shop sparks online debate

In Focus

Family of deceased at the temporary photo exhibition to commemorate 12 years of Rana Plaza collapse on 24 April 2025. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain/TBS

In photos: Leaders, activists of labour organisations pay tribute after 12 years of Rana Plaza collapse

Tech

Photo: Philip Drury/University of Sheffield

Mysterious explosion in space leaves scientists stunned

The Big Picture

Graphics: TBS

Why can’t India and Pakistan make peace?

A child from Pakistan places his hand on barbed wire as he waits to go to Pakistan at the Attari-Wagah border crossing, after India revoked visas and suspended visa services to Pakistani citizens. Photo: Reuters

The India-Pakistan clash and its far-reaching ripples

Food

Photo: Courtesy

Why bone broth deserves a spot in your daily diet

Tech

Photo: Pexels

What a VPN can and cannot do – and which one you should choose

Explorer

Avoid tourist spots and let yourself wander into alleyways, local eateries, and lesser-known islands for the best Thailand experience.

Thailand tourist traps to avoid

Brands

Photos: Collected

Sole survivors: The best products to keep your shoes fresh and flawless

Health

Photo: Hindustan Times

5 simple daily habits to help lower heart attack risk

Wellbeing

Photo shows broccoli, tomato, cucumber and thai pepper. File Photo: Pixabay

8 tips for healthy eating

Illustration: Ashrafun Naher Ananna/TBS

Highest-grossing Film Directors of all time

Infographic: TBS

Nine economic zones receive approval, gas supply concerns remain

NBR eyes business-friendly reforms to spark investment

Handing over Ctg port's terminal to foreign company poses threat to national security: Labour leaders

City view during the blackout, after India's strikes in Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-administrated Kashmir, May 7, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Akhtar Soomro

Pakistan's Operation Bunyan al-Marsus: What does it mean?

India alleges Pakistan targeted religious sites, homes in overnight strikes

IMF frees $1b for Pakistan, approves new $1.4b programme

Stocks bounce back again after heavy sell-offs

Stocks bounce back again after heavy sell-offs

Stock market plunge: Investors take to the streets in shrouds

Stocks rebound from previous day's massive fall, index jumps 75 points

Leave the Chenab river where it belongs — in a treaty. Photo: Brent Lewin/Bloomberg

Why India and Pakistan won’t go to war over water

Asia is contemplating a growing nuclear future

Trump tells Americans what Putin wants them to hear

Photo: Mehedi Hasan

Miniscope: Small works, deep focus

'More to Lose' by Miley Cyrus is out

ROSÉ gets candid on Messy for F1 Film Soundtrack

They'll say we're not worthy, who cares, says Postecoglou after Tottenham reach Europa League final

They'll say we're not worthy, who cares, says Postecoglou after Tottenham reach Europa League final

Amorim said nothing but Europa League victory will do

Slot says all at Liverpool sad to see Alexander-Arnold go

Ctg traders struggle with unsold rawhides and low offers

Ctg traders struggle with unsold rawhides and low offers

Apparel facing up to 40% fewer orders as production cost rises

Akhaura port sees surge in exports in FY24

Long Read

Why restrict travel for those who’ve already left the country?

Why restrict travel for those who’ve already left the country?

Illustration: TBS

Child marriage in Bangladesh: A crisis driven by poverty and social norms

Infograph: TBS

How 6 of 11 problem banks turn around

April 2024: A Déjà vu, a worsening governance

April 2024: A Déjà vu, a worsening governance

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