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Empty containers pile up at ICDs as import-export gap widens
TBS News ā¢ Aug 2, 2026
The CPA has asked the National Board of Revenue to allow shipping agents and main line operators (MLOs) to store empty containers at suitable non-bondā¦
Wild boars attack python, rescued on CU campus
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
The snake reportedly attacked a wild boar piglet before a group of boars surrounded and bit it.
Chatradal leader arrested over alleged rape of college girl in Chaugachha
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
Police arrested Arafat Hossain Rabbi after an 18-year-old HSC student filed a written complaint at Chaugachha Police Station.
Rabiul Hossain restored sight to millions: State minister
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
Speakers at a memorial meeting in Chattogram paid tribute to the renowned ophthalmologist, saying his lifelong work transformed eye care and restored ā¦
Malaysian pilot āhigh on drugsā lands in Indonesia with 70,000 ecstasy pills
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
The pilot tested positive for methamphetamine, MDMA and cocaine after arriving from Kuala Lumpur, Indonesian officials said.
Ctg draft master plan seeks to protect ponds, canals, hills
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
The 25-year plan also proposes āOne city two townsā concept, new zones and parks, modern drainage
Netanyahu says āspecial forcesā ready if he is arrested during NY visit
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
The Israeli prime minister says he will not cancel his planned New York trip despite an ICC arrest warrant and calls Mayor Zohran Mamdani a āhate-spewā¦
How prepared are we as global conflicts threaten energy, fertilizers supplies?
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
How prepared are we as global conflicts threaten energy, fertilizers supplies?
Petrobangla says no plan to raise gas prices now
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
The state-owned corporation says recent reports about a possible tariff hike have created confusion among stakeholders.
Some quarters misleading PM to steer ruling party towards fascism: Porwar
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
The Jamaat secretary general alleges attempts are being made to rehabilitate fascism through legal amendments and urges reforms to the Constitutionās ā¦
Schoolgirl 'gang-raped' in Faridpur: One more arrested, MP assures maximum punishment
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
The suspect, identified as Roni Bepari, 18, was arrested during a police drive around 12:30pm today (1 August).
Man held with 7kg gold along Chuadanga border
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
BGB says the consignment, worth Tk13.32 crore, was being smuggled into India through the Parkestopur border area.
Interim govt taught young people to crave power: Hossain Zillur
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
The former caretaker government adviser says bureaucratic compromises, weak guidance for young leaders and abandoned reforms undermined the interim goā¦
Tarique Rahman to pick BNPās presidential candidate: Fakhrul
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
The BNP secretary general says the partyās standing committee has left the decision on the presidential election to its chairman.
Railway line to be extended from Sylhet to Jaflong: Ariful
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
Ariful says tourists travel from across the country to visit the area, the absence of a railway connection between Sylhet and Jaflong causes significaā¦
Listed MNCs post resilient Q2 despite inflation, energy crisis
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
Eight of 13 listed MNCs reported higher profits in Q2, while most recorded revenue growth despite inflationary pressure and energy challenges.
Earnings optimism lifts DSEX near 5,900 despite gas supply shortages
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
The DSEX, the key index of the Dhaka bourse, gained 91 points to close at 5,895, recovering from the sharp correction recorded in the previous week.
NCP threatens to blockade Petrobangla over proposed gas price hike
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
The partyās leaders demand a solution to the ongoing gas shortage and warn of protests over the proposed increase in gas prices.
BSEC bars former DSE regulatory chief from all capital market roles
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
The regulator says Khairul Bashar Abu Taher Mohammed failed to complete inspections of seven TREC holders within the stipulated timeframe, citing grosā¦
Islami Bank deep in the red as income bleeds across all segments
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
The Shariah-based lender posted a Tk1,316 crore net loss in H1 2026, pushing retained earnings into negative territory as deposits and investment incoā¦
Joining of 14,384 recommended primary assistant teachers to begin in Oct
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
He says administrative steps are underway to expedite the recruitment process for the recommended candidates.
Expanding technical education key to building skilled workforce: Rizvi
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
BNP leader Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has called for stronger links between technical institutions and industries to equip students with practical skills and mā¦
'Derogatory Facebook post about PM': NCP suspends Sahlahuddin Tanvir citing 'tarnished party's image'
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
The notice follows a Facebook post by Gazi Sahlahuddin Tanvir about Prime Minister Tarique Rahman that triggered widespread criticism before being delā¦
Draft law on enforced disappearances to be tabled in next parliament session: Minister
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
The law minister says the draft has been finalised after multiple rounds of consultations and scrutiny and is now awaiting cabinet approval.
Retired military officers seek legal relief for death-row fugitive ex-major Zia
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
Raowa Joint General Secretary Lt Col (retd) Abu Nawroz Khurshid Alam told TBS that the association has applied to appoint a new defence lawyer for Ziaā¦
A womanās art gives voice to her struggles and dreams: Rubaba Dowla
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
Hearing-impaired artist Farina Nithiās debut solo exhibition runs until 10 August.
Measles death toll reaches 840 as 3 more children die in 24hrs
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
Bangladesh has recorded 16,180 laboratory-confirmed measles cases and more than 1,11000 hospitalisations since mid-March, according to DGHS data.
CTTC cautions public not to touch suspicious objects
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
The counter-terrorism unit says objects found at Mirpur-10 and Farmgate metro stations contained no explosives, while investigations into the Motijheeā¦
Cold storage owners demand 20% power bill rebate, 30% potato export incentive amid sector crisis
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
The association also urged Bangladesh Bank to create a Tk 6,000-8,000 crore refinance or special assistance fund to provide the sector with loans at aā¦
Half-decomposed body found beside railway tracks in Chapainawabganj
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
The body was recovered from the Mahadanga area under Chapainawabganj municipality, near the railway bridge adjacent to the railway tracks.
PM seeks stronger public-private partnership to boost economy
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
PM seeks stronger public-private partnership to boost economy
Govt finalising project design to upgrade all upazila health complexes to 101 beds: Muhit
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
The government also plans to raise health spending to 5% of GDP over the next five years and establish five specialised childrenās hospitals in divisiā¦
Indian national held with gold worth Tk81.6 lakh at Ctg airport
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
Customs officials say 427g of gold was concealed as a paste inside the passenger's underwear after he arrived from Sharjah.
Martial arts being made compulsory at primary schools: Bobby Hajjaj
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
State Minister Bobby Hajjaj says martial arts will be introduced as part of compulsory sports education for fourth and fifth graders to promote discipā¦
Spain installs floating barrier in Ceuta after calm night following border rush
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
Spain has begun installing a 500-metre floating barrier off Ceuta after a mass migrant crossing left at least 67 people dead, while EU governments pusā¦
IOM deputy chief begins 4-day Bangladesh visit
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
Ugochi Daniels will meet government officials, UN representatives and development partners and attend the launch of Bangladesh's National Action Plan ā¦
OpenAI finds evidence other AI agents escaped containment as it widens hacking probe
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
An OpenAI spokesperson referred to a statement issued by the company, opens new tab on Tuesday that said it was reviewing "broader activity from our mā¦
25 US firms to visit Bangladesh next week to explore investment opportunities: Mahdi
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
The PMO spokesperson says the delegation will discuss investment opportunities and bilateral economic cooperation during the visit.
UEFA says it has lost confidence in Infantino as FIFA faces calls for transparency
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
The European football body called FIFA's abandoned commercial rights proposal a "victory for the whole game", accusing its leadership of lacking transā¦
1 held with foreign pistol, yaba in Ctg; 16 others arrested in separate drives
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
All those arrested have been produced before the court after completion of the necessary legal procedures.
Kazi Salahuddin re-elected Saff president unopposed
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
The former BFF president secures another term after Saff amended its constitution, removing the age limit and two-term restriction.
Tourist dies after falling into sea as parasailing rope snaps in Cox's Bazar
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
The accident occurred at a commercial parasailing facility in Darianagar, where previous safety concerns and injuries have also been reported.
Tourist dies after parasailing rope snaps in Cox's Bazar
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
The accident occurred at a commercial parasailing facility in Darianagar, where previous safety concerns and injuries have also been reported.
Modi calls for forgiving 'misguided youth' over Jantar Mantar protests
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
Refusing to take punitive measures, Modi stressed the need to embrace the young protesters despite the personal distress caused by their actions
Canal excavation programme to be completed on schedule next year: Agriculture minister
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
The minister said agricultural scientists are continuing research and development to produce more resilient and higher-yielding rice varieties.
Warfaze X Michael Jackson: A Thriller in ambition, if not in atmosphere
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
Warfaze gave the King of Pop a night of sincere, skilful tribute ā everything but the spark that sets a room alight
Ticket syndicates being tackled to ensure fair airfare for expatriates: Minister Afroza
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
"We are working to curb ticket syndicates and protect the interests of expatriates," the minister said, adding that restoring order in the aviation seā¦
Dhaka-Cox's Bazar to get another pair of trains this month: State minister
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
He added that the government is pursuing a nationwide strategy to expand rail connectivity.
Bangladesh decides to join Shanghai-based Waico as observer: MoFA
TBS News ā¢ Aug 1, 2026
Waico aims to promote international cooperation and global governance on AI, ensuring that AI is beneficial, safe and fair, thereby promoting its healā¦