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Mega projects were tools for looting, not rural development: Adviser Fouzul

Bangladesh

People shop for essential goods at a supermarket in Amritsar, India, 9 May 2025. Photo: Reuters

Residents stockpile food, rush to bunkers as conflict rattles India and Pakistan

World+Biz

BSF returns nine Bangladeshis at Biral Border

BSF returns nine Bangladeshis at Biral Border

Bangladesh

Dhaka North clarifies use of water spray vehicle at NCP rally

Bangladesh

Participants focus intently during the ICT Olympiad at DUET, marking the opening day of the "Betopia Presents DUET Inter-University Programming Contest (IUPC) 2025" in Gazipur on 9 May 2025. Photo: TBS

ICT Olympiad launches DUET IUPC 2025, spotlighting top tech talent from across Bangladesh

Events

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

Economy

Photo: Dismislab

YouTube geo-blocks 4 Bangladeshi TV channels in India: Dismislab

Bangladesh

Shahbag filled with thousands demanding ban on AL on 9 May. Photo: Md Foisal Ahmed/TBS

'Entire country will march to Dhaka if no decision soon': Protest demanding AL ban spreads across districts

Politics

Le Méridien Dhaka launches 'Cristiano’s Italian Brunch'

Le Méridien Dhaka launches 'Cristiano’s Italian Brunch'

Corporates

The formal announcement was made at the Central Shaheed Minar in Dhaka on 9 May 2025. Photo: Collected

New political platform United People's Bangladesh debuts

Politics

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

Tech

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Students are outsmarting artificial intelligence detectors with artificial stupidity

Tech

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Mysterious explosion in space leaves scientists stunned

Tech

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Accused Tina placed on 3-day remand in Parvez killing case

Court

Tarique Rahman. Sketch: TBS

Interim govt creating opportunities for rehabilitation of fascists: Tarique

Politics

Graphics: TBS

Is the IMF loan programme still worth it for Bangladesh?

Panorama

DMP regrets police visit to missing BNP leader's home

Bangladesh

BNP standing committee member Dr. AZM Zahid Hossain spoke at the Press Club on 9 May. Photo: BSS

AL must face consequences of its misdeeds: BNP leader Dr Zahid

Politics

Photo: Microsoft

The new Surface Pro is a great iPad alternative for Windows fans

Tech

'Ban AL, include provisions for AL's trial in ICT Act, declare July proclamation,' Nahid announces three demands

Politics

Former prime minister Sheikh Hasina. File photo: Collected

Probe report on genocide charges against Hasina likely Monday: ICT chief prosecutor

Court

Biman reschedules Toronto, London, Rome flights to avoid Pakistani airspace

Biman reschedules Toronto, London, Rome flights to avoid Pakistani airspace

Aviation

Smoke rises from Bilal Mosque after it was hit by an Indian strike in Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistan-administered Kashmir, May 7, 2025. Photo: Reuters

Chinese embassies in India, Pakistan, Nepal advise caution amid conflict

World+Biz

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits the Ministry of National Defense on the occasion of the 76th anniversary of the founding of the Korean People's Army in Pyongyang, North Korea in this picture released on February 9, 2024 by the Korean Central News Agency. Photo: KCNA via REUTERS/File Photo

North Korea's Kim visits Russian embassy as his generals meet Putin

World+Biz

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ROSÉ gets candid on Messy for F1 Film Soundtrack

Splash

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT). Photo: Collected

ICT-2 to help expedite trial of July uprising-time crimes: Prosecution

Court

Photo: Collected

'More to Lose' by Miley Cyrus is out

Splash

CISF personnel participate in the civil defence security mock drill at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. Photo: Reuters

228 flights cancelled in 2 days at Delhi airport as India-Pak tensions persist

South Asia

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Mafia: The Old Country trailer reveals gritty origins of a crime legacy

Splash

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Gulmohar premieres on 15 May

Splash

Photo: Mehedi Hasan

Miniscope: Small works, deep focus

Splash

Two small robotic cars, called “Soccer Bot”, engaged in a strategic football match during the robotics and innovation festival titled "MIE Robolution 1.0" at the Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (Cuet) on 9 May 2025. Photo: TBS

Cuet abuzz with robotics and innovation festival

Education

Graphics: TBS

Inside China's decision to come to the table on Trump tariffs

World+Biz

Representational image. In many households, children are expected to perform, obey, and, most dangerously, endure: to bear the scars of their parents’ battles silently. Photo: TBS

When mother (or father) doesn’t know best

Thoughts

The Jamdani Saree was the country’s first GI product, registered in 2016. Since then, the number has grown to 51. Photo: TBS

How GI products can drive sustainable export growth post LDC graduation

Thoughts

A 3D-printed miniature model depicting US President Donald Trump, Chinese flag and word "Tariffs" in this illustration taken, April 17, 2025. Photo: Reuters

Trump says 80% tariff on Chinese goods 'seems right'

World+Biz

Kadambari Exclusive by Razbi’s summer shari collection features fabrics like Handloomed Cotton, Andi Cotton, Adi Cotton, Muslin and Pure Silk.

Cooling threads, cultural roots: Sharis for a softer summer

Mode

ndian Air Force's Rafale fighter jets fly past during the "Aero India 2021" air show at Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru, India, 3 February 2021. Photo: Reuters

India-Pakistan conflict offers rich intelligence opportunity for China

Asia

Labour leaders and workers attend a rally, marking “May Day”, in front of Baroawlia Government Primary School in Chattogram’s Sitakunda on 9 May 2025. Photo: TBS

No fair Bangladesh without fair treatment of workers: Shipbreaking labour leaders

Bangladesh

Hefazat instructs leaders, activists to stay on streets until AL is banned

Hefazat instructs leaders, activists to stay on streets until AL is banned

Politics

Graphics: TBS

The voice of possibility: How Verbex.ai is giving AI a Bangladeshi accent

Panorama

Men are seen through windowpanes of a residential house damaged by a cross-border shelling in Gingal village near the Line of Control (LoC) between India and Pakistan, in Indian Kashmir's Baramulla district, May 9, 2025. Photo: Reuters

India, Pakistan accuse each other of attacks as hostilities rise

South Asia

Dozens of Sampans joined a vibrant rally on the Karnaphuli River from Abhay Mitra Ghat in Chattogram today (9 May 2025) on the second day of the three-day celebration of the 19th Sampan Festival and Chatgaiya Cultural Fair 1432. Photo: TBS

CMP chief declares zero tolerance for illegal structures on Karnaphuli River

Bangladesh

Officials of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Renata PLC at the loan signing event recently. Photo: Courtesy

IFC, Renata partner to boost Bangladesh's pharmaceutical industry

Economy

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

Panorama

Dr Zubaida Rahman, wife of BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman. Photo: Collected

Tarique Rahman's wife Zubaida is set to get back her job as govt physician

Politics

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

Sports

Amorim said nothing but Europa League victory will do

Amorim said nothing but Europa League victory will do

Sports

Protesters block Shahbagh intersection demanding ban on AL on 9 May. Photo: Sadiqe Al Ashfaqe/TBS

'Road closed until AL is banned': NCP-led Shahbagh blockade grows bigger, Sarjis urges BNP to join

Politics

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

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

Sports

Australian ex-cricketer MacGill spared jail for cocaine supply

Australian ex-cricketer MacGill spared jail for cocaine supply

Sports

French monuments in trouble while PSG prepare for Champions League final

French monuments in trouble while PSG prepare for Champions League final

Sports

Pakistan's T20 cricket league moved to UAE over India conflict

Pakistan's T20 cricket league moved to UAE over India conflict

Sports

IPL Suspended Until Further Notice

IPL Suspended Until Further Notice

TBS Stories

IPL suspended for one week due to India-Pakistan conflict: India cricket board

IPL suspended for one week due to India-Pakistan conflict: India cricket board

Sports

Moyeen Khan. File Photo: Collected

Decision to ban AL lies with EC and govt, not us: BNP leader Moyeen

Politics

Starting around 2:30pm, protesters from various areas marched towards Talaimari Mor in Rajshahi city, where they began their sit-in on 9 May 2025. Photo: TBS

Activists of SAD, Shibir, Hefazat protest in Rajshahi demanding ban on AL

Bangladesh

Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Adviser Asif Nazrul. File Photo: BSS

AL can be banned lawfully if political parties, judicial court want it: Asif Nazrul

Politics

Israel-made Harop drone. Representational image: DAWN

77 Indian drones shot down in two days, claims Pakistan army

South Asia

Govt says decision on AL ban soon after consultation with political parties

Govt says decision on AL ban soon after consultation with political parties

Politics

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19-year-old killed after being pushed off moving bus over half fare dispute

Bangladesh

POlice vehicles were vandalised during an attack by Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal activists on a police station in Shariatpur on 8 May 2025. Photo: UNB

Chhatra Dal activists allegedly attack Shariatpur police station over seized motorbikes

Law & order

Representational image of a helicopter

6 killed in Sri Lanka helicopter crash: military

World+Biz

More apparel orders, investments beckon, but gas crisis still a major obstacle

More apparel orders, investments beckon, but gas crisis still a major obstacle

TBS Insight

US Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks at the American Dynamism Summit in Washington, DC, US, March 18, 2025. REUTERS/Kent Nishimura/File Photo

US VP Vance says war between India and Pakistan will be 'none of our business'

World+Biz

A vegetable shop at the capital’s Palashi Bazar on 9 May 2025. Photo: Focus Bangla

Rice prices drop slightly, but vegetables remain steep

Bazaar

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Walmart calls, but India's garment worker woes blunt tariff edge

World+Biz

BNP launches month-long campaign to engage youth in policymaking

BNP launches month-long campaign to engage youth in policymaking

Politics

Grand Mosque, Mecca, June 16, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Saleh Salem

Hajj visa can be cancelled with a deduction of 360 Saudi Riyals

Bangladesh

A general view shows the container terminal in Hong Kong, China, April 23, 2025. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu

China's exports rose a higher than expected 8% in April as new US tariffs took effect

World+Biz

India's Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra. File Photo: Hindustan Times

India envoy to US says his country at 'war with terrorists'

South Asia

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Chandpur sees price jump after Eid: Veggies pricier, Hilsa unaffordable

Bazaar

Cardinal Prevost elected Pope Leo XIV

Cardinal Prevost elected Pope Leo XIV

TBS Stories

ADN DigiNet announces its newly developed flagship products

ADN DigiNet announces its newly developed flagship products

Corporates

Representational image/Collected

1 more held over killing of Primeasia University student Parvez

Crime

AB Bank participates in Banker- SME Women Entrepreneur Fair

AB Bank participates in Banker- SME Women Entrepreneur Fair

Corporates

NSU VC receives Honorary Professorship

NSU VC receives Honorary Professorship

Corporates

Pakistan’s F-16 jet shot down by India

Pakistan’s F-16 jet shot down by India

TBS World

The Pentagon is seen from the air in Washington, US, 3 March 2022. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

Up to 1,000 transgender troops are being moved out of the military in new Pentagon order

USA

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Mild to moderate heat wave sweeps over parts of country

Bangladesh

Photo: Hindustan Times

5 simple daily habits to help lower heart attack risk

Health

Ilias Kanchan expresses solidarity with NCP on 9 May 2025. Photo: Screengrab

Ilias Kanchan's party expresses solidarity with NCP on banning AL

Bangladesh

Fox News host Jeanine Pirro. Photo: Collected

Trump names Fox News host as top Washington prosecutor

USA

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad speaks during an interview with Reuters in Putrajaya, Malaysia November 8, 2022. REUTERS/Hasnoor Hussain

Nearing 100, Malaysian ex-PM Mahathir blasts 'old world' Trump

World+Biz

Russian President Vladimir Putin tours an exhibition at the Central Museum of the Great Patriotic War on Poklonnaya Gora ahead of the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Moscow, Russia, April 30, 2025. Sputnik/Alexander Kazakov/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

Putin gears up to host world leaders at lavish army parade

World+Biz

Photo shows stranded passengers waiting at a Pakistan airport. Photo: BSS

India suspends flights at 24 airports

South Asia

China's J-10 fighter jets from the People's Liberation Army Air Force August 1st Aerobatics Team perform during a media demonstration at the Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand, 24 November 2015. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo

Pakistan's Chinese-made jet brought down two Indian fighter aircraft, US officials say

South Asia

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National robotics and technology festival 'Robolution 1.0' begins at CUET

Education

Beating the Summer Heat: Tranquility at Chittagong University

Beating the Summer Heat: Tranquility at Chittagong University

TBS Stories

Indian Air Force's Rafale fighter jets fly past during the "Aero India 2021" air show at Yelahanka air base in Bengaluru, India, February 3, 2021. Photo: REUTERS

Global militaries to study India-Pakistan fighter jet battle

World+Biz

Infographics: TBS

Ctg to construct 38 footbridges for safer pedestrian crossings

Infrastructure

Men walk past a screen displaying market results outside the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in Mumbai, India, 7 April 2025. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas/File Photo

Indian shares fall after India says Pakistan launched multiple attacks

South Asia

File Photo: A liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker is tugged towards a thermal power station in Futtsu, east of Tokyo, Japan. 13 November 2017. REUTERS/Issei Kato/File Photo

LNG squeeze leaves Ctg 80 mmcfd short, hitting industries hard

Energy

Military personnel with Indian Army stand guard at India Gate in New Delhi, India, 8 May 2025. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis

Pakistan's US ambassador says India, Pakistan have had contact at national security level

South Asia

A family sits in an open restaurant just before a suspected Pakistani attack in Jammu, 8 May 2025. REUTERS/Adnan Abidi

Pakistan launched multiple attacks along India's western border, India says

South Asia

The mass rally has begun in front of the stage near the fountain of Jamuna after Jummah prayers on 9 May 2025. Photo: TBS

Demanding AL ban, NCP organises mass rally near CA residence

Bangladesh

Infographic: TBS

Only 6 of Bangladesh's 20 MiG-29 engines now work – Tk380cr repair deal on table

Bangladesh

When is surgery needed in the treatment of piles?

When is surgery needed in the treatment of piles?

TBS Programs

Photo: Reuters

With dues cleared, govt urges Chevron to resume $65m Jalalabad gas project

Energy

Unfographic: TBS

Depleting reserves, deepening crisis: Why gas shortfall has no quick fix

Energy

Illustration: TBS

Routine rivalry: Behind the never-ending battle between Dhaka and City colleges

Bangladesh

National Citizen Party (NCP) activists in front of CA's residence in Dhaka on Friday, 9 May 2025. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS

Protesters, led by NCP, continue sit-in in front of CA's residence demanding ban on AL

Bangladesh

Former mayor of Narayanganj City Corporation and senior vice-president of the district Awami League, Selina Hayat Ivy has been sent to jail in connection with the murder of Minarul in Siddhirganj. Photo: TBS

Ex-Narayanganj mayor Ivy sent to jail in murder case after overnight standoff, attack on police convoy

Law & order

Pakistani Rangers and Indian Border Security Force personnel (obscured) are seen lowering the flags of the two countries during a daily flag lowering ceremony at the India-Pakistan joint border at Wagah, some 20 km east of Lahore, in this December 14, 2006 file photo/ Reuters

Pakistan denies role in drone, missile attacks on Indian military bases

World+Biz

JU students block Dhaka-Aricha Highway demanding ban on AL on 9 May. Photo: Sajjad Hossain Shimul/TBS

JU students block Dhaka-Aricha highway demanding ban on AL

Bangladesh

Asif Mahmud. File Photo: Collected

'Believe AL has no right to do politics': Adviser Asif expresses solidarity with NCP's demand to ban AL

Bangladesh

Shish Haider Chowdhury. Photo: Courtesy

Women's tech empowerment remains priority amid budget constraints: ICT Division secretary

Bangladesh

‘I killed my father, come arrest me’: Young woman calls 999

‘I killed my father, come arrest me’: Young woman calls 999

Crime

Stocks bounce back again after heavy sell-offs

Stocks bounce back again after heavy sell-offs

Stocks

Dhaka North City Corporation Administrator Mohammad Azaz speaks to journalists during an eviction drive at the Haikkar Canal in Mohammadpur’s Katasur area on 23 April 2025. File Photo: TBS

Greening of 33 canals, lakes set to begin next week: Dhaka North administrator

Bangladesh

Infographics: TBS

Banks see highest deposit growth in nine months as trust turns a corner

Banking

Bangladesh Bank. File Photo: Collected

Bangladesh Bank tightens credit facility for bank directors and affiliates

Banking

National Citizens Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam speaks at an event in Dhaka on 11 March 2025. File Photo: UNB

Decision on Awami League must be made tonight: Nahid

Politics

Why is China confident that the U.S. will lose the trade war?

Why is China confident that the U.S. will lose the trade war?

Others

RMG workers at a factory. File Photo: TBS

With 26.64% growth, Bangladesh leads apparel export to US in Jan-Mar

RMG