Trump announces Qatar meeting Tehran says nothing planned
US President Trump says a meeting with Iran will be held in Qatar’s capital on Tuesday after Tehran “requested talks” following days of reciprocal attacks...
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Art maestro Mustafa Monwar dies
Renowned artist, cultural personality and educator Mustafa Monwar, widely regarded as the “Puppet Man of Bangladesh”, died at a hospital in the capital on Monday....
Who will win the Golden Boot?
2026 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot: And finally, we know the 32 teams that will now battle it out in a knockout format where it...
China corridor offers geo-economic gains
The government should carefully assess the economic benefits and long-term strategic implications of a proposed Bangladesh-Myanmar-China economic corridor before making any commitment, experts have said,...
Teesta master plan at any cost
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to implementing the Teesta Barrage Master Plan on a national priority basis, declaring that the...
PM seeks wider tax relief
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman on Monday described the proposed national budget for FY2026-27 as a “life-friendly budget”, saying it is designed to ease the cost...
Recover assets, reform taxes Dr. Shafiqur
Opposition Leader Dr. Shafiqur Rahman on Monday urged the government to accelerate efforts to recover assets allegedly laundered abroad, arguing that repatriating even a fraction...
Govt drops bank ownership clause
The government has decided to repeal the controversial Section 18(A) of the Bank Resolution Act, 2026, following widespread criticism that the provision could allow former...
JS approves Finance Bill 2026 with amendments
The Jatiya Sangsad (JS) passed the Finance Bill 2026 with a good number of significant changes, including raising the income tax-free ceiling for individual taxpayers...
Messi nets record free-kick in Argentina victory
Lionel Messi continued his record-breaking streak as the first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches in Argentina’s 3-1 win over Jordan to...
Chinese firms pledge over $9.2b investment
Bangladesh secured investment commitments worth more than US$9.2 billion from a dozen leading Chinese companies during a high-level investment meeting in Beijing, marking one of...
QatarEnergy says 50pc LNG cut for Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplier, QatarEnergy, has warned that it may deliver only half of its contracted LNG cargoes in 2026, raising concerns...