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

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

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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

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Illustration: TBS

House rent for MPO teachers raised by Tk500

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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

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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

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Musawath Shams Zahedee. Sketch: TBS

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

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Nirvana again defeats child pornography lawsuit over 'Nevermind' cover

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Illustration: REUTERS illustration/John Devolle

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

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Tanvir Muhammad Taqi Photo: Collected

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

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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

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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

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

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Steel manufacturing plant of GPH Ispat Limited. Photo: Courtesy

GPH Ispat pioneers green steel in Bangladesh with most advanced technology

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US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff speaks to members of the news media with White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt outside of the West Wing at the White House in Washington, US, 6 March 2025. Photo: Reuters

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

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FILE PHOTO: Erdogan in Ankara, Turkey, June 16, 2025. Murat Kula/Presidential Press Office/Handout via REUTERS

Balancing act: Can Turkey do without Russian energy?

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Renowned photographer and Drik Managing Director Shahidul Alam. Photo: Courtesy

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

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Greta Thunberg mistreated by Israeli forces in detention, activists say

Greta Thunberg mistreated by Israeli forces in detention, activists say

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Firefighters try to extinguish a burning vehicle during a national protest for Gaza, in Rome, Italy, October 4, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Yara Nardi

Big crowds, clashes with police on fourth day of Italian pro-Palestinian protests

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A protester holds a sign, during a mass demonstration organised by Defend our Juries, against the British government's ban on Palestine Action, at Trafalgar Square in London, Britain, October 4, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Toby Melville

London police arrest hundreds at protest against ban on Palestine Action

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Stocks open higher after four-day break

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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

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Search and rescue officers search for victims amidst the rubble of a collapsed building after a hall collapsed while students were praying at the Al-Khoziny Islamic boarding school in Sidoarjo, East Java, Indonesia, September 29, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Stringe

Indonesia school collapse death toll rises to 36, search for bodies continues

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Buriganga Express: Inside Dhaka’s floating commute

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Illustration: TBS

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

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Trump’s new rules for US universities

Trump’s new rules for US universities

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Illustration- TBS

Over 10,000 loan guarantors face default cases

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Inside the aid ship stormed by Israeli forces on 9 June 2025. Photo: BBC

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

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A birds-eye view of violence-affected area in Khagrachhari’s Guimara. Photo: Collected

Section 144 to be lifted in Khagrachhari after 8 days

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National Consensus Commission during a dialogue with political parties on 13 July 2025. File Photo: TBS/File

Consensus talks resume today amid stalemate over July Charter implementation

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Exporters to receive payments faster under new BB policy

Exporters to receive payments faster under new BB policy

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Logo of Islami Bank. Photo: Collected

Islami Bank hit by 'Tk10,000cr losses after years of irregular hiring'

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Photos: Collected

Stronger, fitter, stylish: The activewear boom in Dhaka

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Shahidul Alam on the vessel Conscience. Photo: Shahidul Alam/Facebook

Bangladesh closely monitoring status, safety of Shahidul Alam: CA Yunus

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Why Ctg, birthplace of Bangladesh’s RMG, is losing its edge

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Logo of National Citizen Party (NCP)

NCP plans separate alliance beyond Jamaat, BNP

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Gold price hits record high again, nears Tk2 lakh per bhori

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Dr Salehuddin Ahmed. Sketch: TBS

'More challenges ahead': Finance adviser stresses effective footprint for next govt

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Russia helps Ukraine with resources, what will Moscow do?

Russia helps Ukraine with resources, what will Moscow do?

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Photo: Collected

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

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Illustration-TBS

MJL Bangladesh, EC Holdings to invest Tk214cr in Gulshan property

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File photo of Bangladesh Bank/collected

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

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Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur. TBS Sketch

Finding qualified MDs becoming difficult in banking sector: Governor

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Photo: Collected

One killed, 15 injured in Sitakunda clash over territorial control

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Photo: UNB

Bangladesh seeks further reduction in US tariffs

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Strict conditions imposed for performing Umrah

Strict conditions imposed for performing Umrah

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Screengrab from Zoom call with TBS on Saturday (4 October) evening.

Expect to reach Gaza Monday, plan to report from there, offer aid: Shahidul Alam

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when will the Conscience Flotilla arrive in Gaza, says Shahidul Alam

when will the Conscience Flotilla arrive in Gaza, says Shahidul Alam

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Graphics: TBS

Why early pregnancy persists among Bangladesh’s garment workers

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The National Consensus Commission members discussed the overall preparations at a meeting held on October 4, 2025. Photo: BSS

Consensus commission holds meeting on preparations for final phase of July Charter

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Photo: Collected

Port development, manpower export and visas feature in talks between Bangladesh, UAE ministers

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Photo: Google Map

Narsingdi ASP attacked while catching 'extortionists'

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Illustration-TBS

Walton’s revenue falls by 6% in FY25 amid weak demand, political turmoil

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Representational image. Photo: Collected

Fire breaks out at scrap plastic factory in Ctg

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Photo: TBS

PK Halder’s associate Tajbir sent to jail over money laundering

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Popular tech show ‘search engine’ returns with season two

Popular tech show ‘search engine’ returns with season two

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TBS NEWS AT 8 PM, 04 OCTOBER 2025

TBS NEWS AT 8 PM, 04 OCTOBER 2025

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Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Nawabganj unit organises a protest rally after procession in front of Nawabganj Pilot School on 3 October 2025. Photo: Collected

'Consequences will not be good': Jamaat MP candidate warns administration after attempted rape case filed against party leader

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Photo: Reuters

India probes possible cough syrup link to deaths of nine children

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Sketch: TBS

Women at the frontline: Investing in gender-responsive climate action for Bangladesh

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What can be done to solve the ongoing crisis at seven colleges in Dhaka?

What can be done to solve the ongoing crisis at seven colleges in Dhaka?

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A file photo of Cultural Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki speaking at a press conference at his office in Secretariat in the capital. Photo: Collected

Works underway to honour living legends: Farooki

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Chinese President Xi Jinping. File Photo: Collected

Xi hails 50 years of Bangladesh-China ties, pledges deeper cooperation

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Illustration: TBS

Bangladesh’s election code of conduct falls short of addressing digital risks

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A displaced Palestinian girl waits to collect water in the central Gaza Strip on 4 October 2025. Photo: Reuters

Hamas response to Trump plan wins hardline support, lifting hostage release hopes

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Ahsan Habib Bhuiyan. File Photo: Collected

AL leader Ahsan Habib arrested in anti-terrorism case

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Doctor speaks to patient while visiting dengue ward at a hospital in Dhaka. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS

Dengue: 1 more death, 374 cases reported in 24 hours

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Illustration: TBS

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

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Sketch: TBS

Is teaching just a job or a noble profession?

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Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman

Jamaat opposes dividing nation on religious grounds despite 90% Muslim majority: Shafiqur

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If God-fearing people come to leadership, peace will prevail: Dr. Shafiqur Rahman

If God-fearing people come to leadership, peace will prevail: Dr. Shafiqur Rahman

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Why are there protests again in Pakistan-administered Kashmir?

Why are there protests again in Pakistan-administered Kashmir?

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Photo: Reuters

UN rights chief says chance to stop Gaza carnage 'once and for all'

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Activists on flotilla are 'terrorists': Itamar Ben-Gavir

Activists on flotilla are 'terrorists': Itamar Ben-Gavir

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15 injured as bus overturns in Karnaphuli Tunnel in Ctg

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Dhaka to host electric vehicle and mobility expo in November

Dhaka to host electric vehicle and mobility expo in November

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Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus chaired a high-level review meeting at the Chief Adviser's Office (CAO) in Tejgaon, focusing on the country's preparations to graduate from LDC status to that of a developing country today (30 July). Photo: PID

Yunus greets Buddhists on Probarona Purnima & Kathin Chibar

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Buying Property? Here’s Why Caution Comes First

Buying Property? Here’s Why Caution Comes First

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Japan's former internal affairs minister Sanae Takaichi delivers a speech at the kick-off of the campaign for the LDP presidential election in Tokyo, Japan, on 22 September 2025. Photo: Reuters

From heavy metal drummer to Japan's first female PM in waiting: Who is Sanae Takaichi?

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Language activist Ahmed Rafiq passes away amid mourning

Language activist Ahmed Rafiq passes away amid mourning

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A five-kilometre stretch from Aminbazar to Boliarpur bus stand, piles of garbage have appeared at more than ten spots, some spilling onto the road itself. Photo: TBS

Dhaka-Aricha highway turns into waste dumping zone amid blame game between authorities

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Prime Bank-Go Girls partner to offer travel benefits for women

Prime Bank-Go Girls partner to offer travel benefits for women

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BRAC Bank partners with Veloxpays to launch app-based remittance service

BRAC Bank partners with Veloxpays to launch app-based remittance service

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PHOTO: Collected

Top 3 brand new performance sedans available in Bangladesh

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Photo: Reuters

Egypt opens one of Valley of the Kings' largest tombs to public

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BNP Standing Committee Member Salahuddin Ahmed. Photo: Collected

Constitution framed by constituent assembly not beyond amendment: Salahuddin

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Anthrax symptoms detected in 11 patients in Gaibandha

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Kathin Chibar Dan to be celebrated tomorrow

Kathin Chibar Dan to be celebrated tomorrow

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People gather on a boat from a flotilla that had been carrying aid to Gaza until it was intercepted by Israel, docked in the port of Larnaca, Cyprus October 3, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Yiannis Kourtoglou

Turkey says 137 Gaza flotilla activists to arrive in Istanbul

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Two centuries of matchmaking: the ongoing fair of love

Two centuries of matchmaking: the ongoing fair of love

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BNP Chairperson's Adviser Mushfiqur Rahman addressing reporters after a road-rally in the Gopalnagar area of Kasba upazila, Brahmanbaria, on 4 October 2025. Photo: TBS

India does not want political stability in our country, says BNP chairperson's adviser

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

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

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After remaining closed for three years, Keokradong has finally reopened to tourists. Photo: TBS

Take a car to the peak: Keokradong reopens with new road, welcomes back tourists after 3 years

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Gill replaces Rohit as India's ODI captain

Gill replaces Rohit as India's ODI captain

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Amir Khan Muttaqi. File photo: Collected

Afghan Taliban foreign minister to visit India for first time

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Incepta's rise as vaccine powerhouse

Incepta's rise as vaccine powerhouse

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People from all walks of life gathered at the Central Shaheed Minar to honour the memory of Ahmed Rafiq. Photo: Rajib Dhar

Nation bids farewell to Language Movement veteran Ahmed Rafiq; body donated for research

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Photo: Courtesy

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

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The demonstration began around 11am with a nearly one-kilometre-long human chain. By 11:45am, protesters sat on the highway, halting traffic on both lanes and causing severe congestion. Photo: TBS

Islami Bank officials stage hourlong blockade on Dhaka-Ctg highway over mass termination

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Dr Sabur Khan represents Bangladesh at Australia–Bangladesh Expo 2025

Dr Sabur Khan represents Bangladesh at Australia–Bangladesh Expo 2025

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Absence of female leadership in Cacsu elections

Absence of female leadership in Cacsu elections

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Commonwealth youth awards 2026 adds category for young communicators

Commonwealth youth awards 2026 adds category for young communicators

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Representational image. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain

Chattogram’s air, water heavily polluted, studies warn of severe public health risks

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Hand-woven Tangail Sarees. Photo: Collected

India’s sari trade sees mixed impact from tensions with Bangladesh

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Grand finale of mind spark season 1 hosted by BU radio

Grand finale of mind spark season 1 hosted by BU radio

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Displaced Palestinians sit next to a tent, after Hamas agreed to release hostages and accept some other terms in a US plan to end the war, in the central Gaza Strip, October 4, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas

Israel strikes in Gaza kill 7 after Trump calls for end to bombardment

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A general view of the Munich International Airport in Germany, February 16, 2023. Photo: REUTERS/Leonhard Simon/File Photo

Munich Airport to resume flight operations after drones in airspace caused delays

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Newly-elected Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leader Sanae Takaichi reacts as she receives an applause from gathered lawmakers on the day of the LDP leadership election in Tokyo, Japan, October 4, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon/Pool

Japan's Takaichi set to become country's first female PM

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BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi talking to journalists after paying tribute at the grave of BNP founder and former president Ziaur Rahman on 4 October 2025. Photo: TBS

A certain Islamic party’s members in admin may obstruct fair polls: Rizvi

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Illustration: TBS

Bangladesh making efforts but falls short on trafficking elimination standards: US report

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Former leader of banned BCL, 2 others held with Yaba in Savar

Former leader of banned BCL, 2 others held with Yaba in Savar

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Organised by the Bangladesh Health Assistant Association’s Satkhira unit, the work abstention began at 9am, with participants gathering at Satkhira Sadar Upazila Health Complex. Photo: TBS

Satkhira health assistants go on indefinite work stoppage to press home 6 demands

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Photo: Collected

Single-use plastics banned in Secretariat from tomorrow

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File photo of a market in Bangladesh. Photo: TBS

Prices of essentials jump in Khulna kitchen markets due to supply shortage, rains

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A screengrab from a live stream video shows Israeli navy forces aboard the Gaza-bound vessel Florida, part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, which flotilla organisers report has been intercepted, October 2, 2025. Photo: Global Sumud Flotilla/Handout via REUTERS

How the Gaza aid flotilla used cameras and data to win global attention

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Illustration: TBS

Explainer: How Incepta powering vaccine revolution in Bangladesh

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File Photo: TBS

Road crashes claim 417 lives in September, motorcycle accidents biggest cause of deaths: Report

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A concept design illustrates the Shariatpur–Chandpur Bridge project. Planned as Bangladesh’s longest cable-stayed structure at 8.04 kilometres, the bridge is projected to cost Tk15,957 crore, with a 2,100-metre cable-stayed section. Photo: Collected

Shariatpur–Chandpur Bridge project gains momentum with foreign funding

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File photo of Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Photo: Collected

Shehbaz Sharif says issues resolved ‘amicably’ as deal signed to end unrest in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

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The district administration enforced Section 144 from 2pm on 27 September 2025, in Khagrachhari municipality, Sadar upazila and Guimara upazila. Photo: Collected

After days of unrest, blockade in Khagrachhari lifted following fresh talks with administration

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Photo: Jica

Explainer: What gaps are delaying Dhaka airport’s 3rd terminal launch?

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Federal shutdown not ended despite four attempts

Federal shutdown not ended despite four attempts

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Supporters of the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC), an alliance of Kashmir civil rights groups, chant slogans as they gather to attend the funeral of men who were killed during a protest following a shutter-down strike in Muzaffarabad, the capital of Pakistan-administered Kashmir, Pakistan October 2, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Naseer ud Din

Explainer: What happened in Pakistan-administered Kashmir after days of anti-government protests?

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Hamas ready for peace; Trump calls for end to attacks

Hamas ready for peace; Trump calls for end to attacks

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South Point banani students shine in o’ and a’ level exams 2025

South Point banani students shine in o’ and a’ level exams 2025

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US Treasury Department mulls minting $1 coin with Trump's image

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Final tributes paid to Ahmed Rafique at Shaheed Minar

Final tributes paid to Ahmed Rafique at Shaheed Minar

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Shahidul Alam on the vessel Conscience. Photo: Shahidul Alam/Facebook

'Roar of conscience': Tarique Rahman praises Shahidul Alam's participation in Gaza flotilla

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Sean "Diddy" Combs becomes emotional as his children go to the podium to make impact statements during a court sentencing, after the music mogul was convicted on charges of transporting prostitutes to engage in drug-fueled sexual performances, in New York City, 3 October 2025, in this courtroom sketch. Sketch: REUTERS/Jane Rosenberg

Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentenced to more than 4 years in prison over prostitution conviction

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ACL- Singer Bangladesh sign mou to boost business growth

ACL- Singer Bangladesh sign mou to boost business growth

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A general view of the Munich International Airport in Germany, February 16, 2023. Photo: REUTERS/Leonhard Simon/File Photo

'Unknown drone' detected in Munich airport airspace, flights suspended twice in two days

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

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The US Capitol building is pictured at sunset on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, November 27, 2019. Photo: REUTERS/Loren Elliott/File Photo

US government shutdown to drag into next week

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Inside the FinalSpark lab. Photo: Collected

From sci-fi to science: Scientists grow mini brains to power future computers

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Photo: REUTERS/Leah Millis/Files

Trump's tech visa fee challenged in court

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A US flag and a US H-1B Visa application form are seen in this illustration taken, September 22, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Lawsuit challenges Trump's $1,00,000 fee for H-1B worker visas

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Leaflets that were dropped by Israeli forces, ordering residents of Gaza City to evacuate, fall next to a damaged building, in Gaza City. Photo: Reuters

Gaza peace plan: key reactions to Hamas's response

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The show's two popular hosts, Richard and Bouchra, called Harun on the golden phone to deliver the life-changing news during the live draw. Photo: Khaleej Times

Bangladeshi taxi driver in UAE wins Tk66.2cr jackpot after years of trying

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A go-to spot for thrift shoppers, the market opens in the morning and runs until sunset. Photo: Rajib Dhar/TBS

Bargain hunt: Tales from Motijheel’s holiday market

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High return windows: when is investment most profitable

High return windows: when is investment most profitable

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Nora Capocci wears a weighted vest during an MB360 workout class at the Life Time health club in New York on 13 August, 2025. Photo: AP/Shelby Lum/UNB

Fitness influencer shares 10 habits behind 38kg weight loss

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Smoke rises during an Israeli military operation in Gaza City, as seen from the central Gaza Strip, October 2, 2025. Photo: Reuters

Trump orders Israel to 'immediately' stop bombing Gaza, Hamas agrees to free hostages

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Workers perform a last-minute inspection of counters and instruments inside the newly-built third terminal of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossain/TBS

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

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Islami Bank Bangladesh’s Facebook page hacked again

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Tk 5 lakh compensation, soft loan package for July attack victims

Tk 5 lakh compensation, soft loan package for July attack victims

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Heatwaves are increasing in major cities around the world, putting urban dwellers at risk

Heatwaves are increasing in major cities around the world, putting urban dwellers at risk

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Photo: Screengrab

Entire world supports Bangladesh’s democratic transition: Mirza Fakhrul

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Vaxitet vaccine, produced by Incepta Pharma. Photo: Collected/inceptavaccine.com

Incepta's rise as vaccine powerhouse

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Photo: BYD

How China grabbed the driving seat of the global EV race

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Photo: OHSU

Scientists create human eggs from skin cells in a breakthrough

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A Sora 2–generated video depicts OpenAI CEO Sam Altman being caught by a security guard while attempting to shoplift a GPU. Photo: Collected

OpenAI’s new Sora 2 AI model is a total mess

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Representational image. Picture: Collected

Woman hacked to death over chicken in Mymensingh; 3 arrested

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Photo: Logitech

Logitech MX Master 4: Familiar shape with a twist

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US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks during a press conference, in Panama City, Panama April 9, 2025. Photo:REUTERS/File

US carries out new strike against alleged drug vessel near Venezuela

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Representational image. Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin/TBS

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

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

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

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BNP leader hacked to death in Bagerhat

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