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Jatiya Shramik Shakti leaders hold a protest and human chain at the foot of the July Memorial in Shahbagh on 15 August 2026. Photo: Collected

Shramik Shakti protests Sitakunda shipbreaking yard deaths in Shahbagh

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The cameras are integrated with software to automatically detect violations and build digital case files using video and image evidence. Photos: Syed Zakir Hossain

AI cameras to detect traffic violations on Dhaka–Ctg highway

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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman addresses a cheque distribution and doa mahfil programme in Dhaka today, 15 August 2026. Photo: PMO

PM apologises for power crisis, assures swift steps to restore energy supply

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How Much Will Trump Spend to Win the Iran War?

How Much Will Trump Spend to Win the Iran War?

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Hafiz Uddin Ahmad. Photo: Courtesy

Acting president stresses collective efforts to develop fisheries sector

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Toys from the Disney movie Frozen 2 are seen in the toy section of Walmart on Black Friday, a day that kicks off the holiday shopping season, in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, US on 29 November 2019. Photo:Reuters.

Disney reveals Marvel's new 'X-Men' cast, 'Frozen 3' at D23 fan event

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In a video message posted on Facebook onh 14 August 2026, Rucsu leader Salauddin Ammar announced the controversial feast and said the cow had been named ‘Baksal’. Photo: Collected

Rucsu GS Ammar organises 'July Ziyafat' with cow named 'Baksal', drawing students' backlash over funding

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Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, August 10, 2026. Photo: Reuters

UAE says Iran attacked ADNOC vessel in Hormuz, urges waterway's reopening

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Rescuers inspect a heavily-damaged building at L. Say port following an earthquake, in Sikka, East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, August 15, 2026. Photo: Indonesian Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas)/Handout via REUTERS

Indonesia's North Sumatra hit by 6.4–magnitude quake, no tsunami threat

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Dhaka North administrator vows to make Dhaka a clean, modern city

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A file photo of Ridhika Ridhi/Taken from the actress's Facebook.

Body of actress-model Ridhika Ridhi found hanging in Dhaka; police suspect suicide

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Miss Earth Indonesia 2025 Putri Andriani Juficha has died at 25. The pageant organisation shared a tribute on what would have been her birthday. Photo: Collected

Miss Earth Indonesia 2025 Putri Andriani dies at 25; death announced on her birthday

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Hilsa returns to Bhola rivers, fishermen see hope after crisis

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Soccer Football - Trophee des Champions - Paris St Germain Training - Campus Paris St Germain, Poissy, France -15 August 2026 Paris Saint Germain's Ferran Torres during training. Photo: REUTERS

PSG sign Spain's World Cup hero Torres from Barcelona

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What Is the Situation in Indonesia After the 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake?

What Is the Situation in Indonesia After the 7.7-Magnitude Earthquake?

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Money, markets, and military: The economic pivot of the Mecca Agreement

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Garment exporters seek facility to pay July–August gas, electricity bills in installments

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A man walks through the rubble of a building in Ansar, southern Lebanon, following an Israeli strike.Photo:Collected.

Lebanon says 9 dead in strikes as Israel says targeted Hezbollah

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File of an LNG vessel. Photo: Reuters

LNG supply rises to 810 mmcfd, taking nat'l gas supply to 2,425 mmcfd

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File photo of Dr Hossain Imam. Photo: Collected

Ex-Kushtia resident medical officer faces departmental case over recruitment exam question leak

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Finance Minister Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury.Photo:Collected.

Bangladesh stands on Begum Zia's uncompromising leadership: Amir Khosru

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Chinese researchers uncover 'ripple' structures in Milky Way

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Prime Minister's Adviser on Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and Information Technology Rehan Asif Asad.Photo:Collected.

Rehan Asif urges operators not to be tense over spectrum renewal

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What is Dhaka’s condition regarding Hasina ahead of the Prime Minister’s India visit?

What is Dhaka’s condition regarding Hasina ahead of the Prime Minister’s India visit?

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730 new dengue cases, two deaths reported in 24hrs

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Barapukuria Thermal Power Plant in Dinajpur. Photo: Collected

Barapukuria Thermal Power Plant Unit 1 resumes power generation

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Primes accused, Sohel Rana and his wife Swapna Khatun. Photo: TBS

Ramisa murder: HC to hear death reference, jail appeals of Sohel, Swapna tomorrow

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Fisheries key to food security, employment, economic growth: PM

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Bangladesh Economy: Where Do We Stand, and What’s Next?

Bangladesh Economy: Where Do We Stand, and What’s Next?

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State Minister for Health and Family Welfare Dr MA Muhit briefing reporters after visiting the institute and the Savar Upazila Health Complex this noon 15 August 2026. Photo: TBS

'Clear signs of corruption': Muhit orders quick opening of Savar Health Management Institute

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Southeast University welcomes new law, pharmacy students for Fall 2026

Southeast University welcomes new law, pharmacy students for Fall 2026

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Prime Bank, Central Women’s University sign MoU to expand academic banking services

Prime Bank, Central Women’s University sign MoU to expand academic banking services

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How Did Toxic Gas Remain in a Gas-Free Certified Ship?

How Did Toxic Gas Remain in a Gas-Free Certified Ship?

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Vandalised sculptures lie scattered across the Swadhinata Sangram complex at Dhaka University’s Fuller Road, with several damaged figures left exposed to the elements.Photo:Tahiyat Nazifa Noor/UNB

Broken sculptures, fading history: DU's 'Swadhinata Sangram' complex

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Members of the Indian diaspora and local staff participated in cultural performances, patriotic songs, and community gatherings. Photo: UNB

People-to-people ties are 'true beating heart' of Bangladesh-India friendship: Trivedi

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Teachers will no longer have to visit multiple offices to receive their retirement benefits: Prime Minister

Teachers will no longer have to visit multiple offices to receive their retirement benefits: Prime Minister

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Himu Paribahan to organise ‘Pink Run 2026’ to raise breast cancer awareness

Himu Paribahan to organise ‘Pink Run 2026’ to raise breast cancer awareness

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Laufey performs during iHeartRadio's Jingle Ball in Philadelphia. Photo: Collected

Laufey's fan event 'A Very Laufey Day' expands to 75 cities

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Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir. Photo: UNB

Energy crisis may take two years to resolve: Commerce minister

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IDLC Finance, bKash launch digital FDR service

IDLC Finance, bKash launch digital FDR service

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BRAC Bank’s H1 profit rises 57% to Tk1,423cr

BRAC Bank’s H1 profit rises 57% to Tk1,423cr

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Bangladesh’s untapped energy source: Efficiency 

Bangladesh’s untapped energy source: Efficiency 

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Bangladesh has hosted the world's largest Rohingya refugee population, primarily in Cox's Bazar and Bhasan Char. Photo: TBS 

A cautious step towards Rohingya repatriation, a larger test for Bangladesh 

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Cox's Bazar is one of the most promising destinations for multidimensional tourism in South and Southeast Asia. Photo: TBS

Cox’s Bazar: A multidimensional tourism potential driven by blue resources

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File photo of Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Haque Milon. Photo: Collected

Nearly 1.23 lakh non-govt teachers receiving retirement, welfare benefits on Khaleda Zia's birthday: Milon

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Switching to electricity from gas is the only way out of current crisis

Switching to electricity from gas is the only way out of current crisis

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DB Chief and Additional Commissioner Md Shafiqul Islam speaking at a press briefing held at the DMP Media Centre today (15 August). Photo: TBS

DB arrests fraudster accused of extorting money by offering fake government jobs

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BNP Standing Committee members Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed, Md Aman Ullah Aman, Farhad Halim and Md Ismail Jabiuallah. Photo: Focus Bangla

Rizvi, Aman among 4 appointed BNP Standing Committee members

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Two women break down in grief following a gas leak at Ferdous Steel’s shipbreaking yard in Sitakunda, Chattogram on 14 August 2026. Photo: TBS

How 'green' are Bangladesh's shipbreaking yards if workers keep dying? 

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Rohingya refugees walk from Myanmar to refugee camps in Bangladesh. Photo: Salahuddin Ahmed/TBS

Myanmar says over 3 lakh Rohingyas verified for return when security conditions improves

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Bangladesh and Australia players in action during the first Test in Darwin on 15 August 2026.Photo:Collected.

Bangladesh hold the edge as Australia fight back in Darwin

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Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Collage: BSS

Dhaka seeks India's assurance to halt Hasina's political activities before Tarique's visit: BBC Bangla

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Gold price rises again by Tk2,158 per bhori

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The BBC has sought to subpoena members of Donald Trump's family for documents and testimony as it defends against the US president's. Photo: BBC

BBC seeks subpoenas for Trump family members in Panorama lawsuit

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Five arrested over petrol pump robbery in Uttara

Five arrested over petrol pump robbery in Uttara

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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman speaks at a ceremony in Dhaka on 15 August 2026 on the disbursement of retirement and welfare benefits to retired teachers and employees.Photo:Collected.

PM vows hassle-free retirement benefits for teachers

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DB Chief Additional Commissioner Md Shafiqul Islam briefs the media about the arrest of five suspects over the Tk1.21 crore robbery in Uttara on 15 August 2026. Photo: TBS

5 arrested over Tk1.21cr robbery from DL petrol pump employee in Uttara

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Measles outbreak: Death toll tops 900 as 8 more die

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Mini Switzerland. Photo: BSS

'Mini Switzerland', a char of Padma River in Rahshahi

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Atletico sign veteran Argentinian defender Romero from Spurs

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The experimental vehicle achieved speeds far exceeding those of today's commercial maglev trains. Photo: X/@AmbZhengZeguang

China's experimental maglev train hits 800 kmph in 5.3 seconds

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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today inaugurated the payment of retirement and welfare benefits for teachers and employees of non-government educational institutions. Photo : PMO

PM opens Tk 2,035cr benefit payment for private institution teachers, employees

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7.7-Magnitude Quake Strikes Indonesia, Five Dead

7.7-Magnitude Quake Strikes Indonesia, Five Dead

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Bangladesh women's club champions Rajshahi. Photo: BSS

Rajshahi Stars leave for Malaysia

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China's homegrown C919 large passenger aircraft passes through a water gate at the new Ulan Bator airport in Mongolia, Aug. 12, 2026. Photo: Xinhua/Bolortsetseg

China's homegrown C919 aircraft completes 1st int'l commercial flight, lands in Mongolian capital

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U.S. and Chinese flags are seen through broken glass in this illustration taken, January 30, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

US to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race with China

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BOESL launches 13-day training for 124 South Korea-bound workers

BOESL launches 13-day training for 124 South Korea-bound workers

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NRB Bank celebrates 13th anniversary with ‘Transforming Today, Empowering Tomorrow’

NRB Bank celebrates 13th anniversary with ‘Transforming Today, Empowering Tomorrow’

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AkijBashir Cables honours top-performing dealers at Sales Excellence Award 2026

AkijBashir Cables honours top-performing dealers at Sales Excellence Award 2026

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Children are examined for malnutrition, as civilians who fled the war-torn Sudan following the outbreak of fighting between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) gather to register at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) after crossing at the Joda South border point, in Renk County, Upper Nile state, South Sudan, April 30, 2023. Photo: REUTERS/Jok Solomun/File Photo

650,000 refugees in South Sudan could lose food aid within weeks due to funding squeeze: UN agencies

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Dog meat placed on a scale during Malbok, the last of Korea's traditional hottest days of summer, at a restaurant selling dog meat and black goat meat stews in Seongnam, South Korea,14 August, 2026. Photo: Reuters

In South Korea, some savour last season of legal dog meat

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BNP Secretary General and its presidential candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir. File Photo: Collected

Khaleda Zia’s fate was intertwined with Bangladesh’s: Fakhrul

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A Malian soldier stands in position with his weapon during an attack on Mali's main military base Kati outside the capital Bamako, Mali April 25, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Stringer

A $50m hostage ransom funded al Qaeda's Mali offensive: UN

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File photo of Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Photo: Collected

Iran says no decision yet on resuming US talks as Hormuz remains key dispute

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What will Iran do if Trump declares the Strait of Hormuz US territory?

What will Iran do if Trump declares the Strait of Hormuz US territory?

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BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi speaks at a milad and doa mahfil marking Khaleda Zia’s 81st birth anniversary at the party’s central office in Nayapaltan, Dhaka, on August 15, 2026. Photo: UNB

Khaleda Zia remained uncompromising despite persecution: Rizvi

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VoB Job Fair 2026 begins at Dhaka University on Sunday

VoB Job Fair 2026 begins at Dhaka University on Sunday

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Earthquake hits Spanish city of Granada, damages buildings and cars

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Japan's Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visits at Yasukuni Shrine to pay tribute to the war dead on the 81st anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War Two, in Tokyo, Japan, August 15, 2026, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Photo: Mandatory credit Kyodo/via REUTERS

Japan defence minister visits contentious Yasukuni Shrine to war dead

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Cargo Yard, Benapole Land Port. Photo: Collected.

Trade through Benapole land port suspended due to holiday in India

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A man who came to pay tribute to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s portrait at Dhanmondi 32 in Dhaka today (15 August) has been detained. Photo: Collected

Man arrested, sent to jail for paying tribute to Sheikh Mujib at Dhanmondi 32

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Teenagers look at their mobile phone screens during an interview with Reuters about the bill aimed at banning the use of social networks for those under 15 and mobile phones in high schools from the start of the 2026 school year, in Paris, France, February 20, 2026. Photo: REUTERS

France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

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Afghan women arrive to receive assistance from a World Food Program (WFP) distribution centre in Kabul, Afghanistan, August 21, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Sayed Hassib/File Photo

UN urges support for Afghan women amid tightening Taliban curbs

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How Much of the Public’s Expectations Have Been Met? What Lies Ahead?

How Much of the Public’s Expectations Have Been Met? What Lies Ahead?

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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today (15 August) stressed the importance of a humane approach in healthcare alongside modern technology. Photo: Collected

PM stresses humane approach, equal access to quality healthcare

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Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly at UN headquarters in New York, US, September 23, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/AL DRAGO

Lula's lead over Bolsonaro narrows ahead of Brazil election: Poll

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What did police say after detaining a leader of the now-banned Jubo League?

What did police say after detaining a leader of the now-banned Jubo League?

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State Minister for Fisheries and Livestock Sultan Salahuddin Tuku-File Photo

Govt to set up meat processing centres: Tuku

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No one will need to go abroad for medical treatment: Prime Minister

No one will need to go abroad for medical treatment: Prime Minister

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Robert Downey Jr plays Doom in Avengers Doomsday. Photo: Collected

New 'Avengers: Doomsday' trailer reveals Doctor Doom’s backstory

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Anthropic IPO valuation hinges on $190-200b 2028 revenue forecast: Sources

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The victims Abdus Sattar Mia, his wife Suraiya Begum, and Tahmina. Photo: Collected

Sylhet triple murder: Family files case alleging property dispute; police cite love affair

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Military personnel work on the border with Morocco in Ceuta, following mass crossings of migrants on foot and by sea from Morocco into Spanish territory, in Ceuta, Spain, August 14, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Pedro Nunes

Spain boosts security in Ceuta as calls appear online for another mass border rush

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Chattogram generates around 3,200 tonnes of waste daily, but the city corporation collects only about 2,200 tonnes, leaving the rest unmanaged. Ageing equipment, limited manpower and weak collection systems cause waste to spill onto roads, into drains, canals and water bodies, worsening waterlogging, pollution and public health risks. The photo was recently taken at a dumping station in the Anandabazar area of Halishahar, Chattogram. Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin

Ageing equipment leaves 1,000 tonnes of Chattogram waste uncollected daily

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US Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-MI) speaks during “Hijab on the Hill” on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, July 22, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/Eric Lee/File Photo

Florida venue cancels rally with Palestinian American lawmaker Rashida Tlaib

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Marvel reveals star-studded cast for new X-Men film 

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Summit LNG begins supplying 110mmcfd to national grid

Summit LNG begins supplying 110mmcfd to national grid

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Photo:UNB

Rain likely across country: BMD

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BADC, Canadian Commercial Corporation renew MOP fertiliser import deal

BADC, Canadian Commercial Corporation renew MOP fertiliser import deal

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Plastic pollution awareness, clean-up campaign held at Kamalapur Railway Station

Plastic pollution awareness, clean-up campaign held at Kamalapur Railway Station

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Jason Arday, a former University of Cambridge professor appears in this picture obtained from social media, released on October 9, 2020. Photo: Courtesy of Royal Borough of Greenwich via YouTube/via REUTERS

Jason Arday, ex-Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism scandal, found dead

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World Robot Olympiad Bangladesh national round held in three divisions

World Robot Olympiad Bangladesh national round held in three divisions

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LNG supply rises to 750 mmcf as Excelerate resumes operations

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Officials during an inspection at Ferdous Steel Shipbreaking Yard in Sitakunda where a toxic concentration of hydrogen sulfide gas was detected inside the ship on 15 August 2026. Photo: TBS

10.8 ppm of hydrogen sulfide detected inside Ferdous Steel ship after accident that killed 9 workers

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Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today (15 August) inaugurated a new 500-bed building at the National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital in Agargaon. Photo: Collected

PM inaugurates 500-bed new building at National Institute of Neurosciences

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Representational image of maritime cautionary signal.

Maritime ports asked to keep hoisted cautionary signal No 3

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Graphics: TBS

Bangladesh spends record $10.63b on fuel imports in FY26

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Rescuers inspect a heavily-damaged building at L. Say port following an earthquake, in Sikka, East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, August 15, 2026. Photo: Indonesian Search and Rescue Agency (Basarnas)/Handout via REUTERS

At least 38 dead after Indonesia's magnitude-7.7 earthquake, officials say

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The Spider-Verse series focuses on Miles Morales version of Spider-Man, voiced by Shameik Moore. Photo: AP

'Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse' trailer leaked online

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Opener Tanzid Hasan Tamim struck his maiden century as Bangladesh tightened their grip on the first Test against Australia on 14 August 2026. Photo: BCB

Bangladesh post 426 in first innings, lead by 228 runs

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File photo of suspended NCP leader Asad Khokon. Photo: Collected

Suspended NCP leader assaulted in Brahmanbaria, BNP denies involvement 

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Police constable found dead in Cox’s Bazar hotel room

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The house where robbers held the family hostage and looted valuables. Photo: TBS

3 injured, child held at gunpoint in armed robbery at Malaysia-based expat’s Patuakhali home

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Bangladesh-India relations are becoming increasingly stronger: Dinesh Trivedi

Bangladesh-India relations are becoming increasingly stronger: Dinesh Trivedi

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Tk930 million spent on embankment repairs in 3 Years, yet Hatiya residents remain at risk

Tk930 million spent on embankment repairs in 3 Years, yet Hatiya residents remain at risk

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Illustration: TBS

Switching to electricity only way out of gas crisis

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Law enforcement later found Chad Hickman’s vehicle in a wooded area near Whitlock Lake, leading them to his body and another deceased person, according to police. Photo: UNB/AP

Michigan shootings leave six dead, including suspect

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China Breaks Its Own Record: How Fast Did the Maglev Hit 800 km/h?

China Breaks Its Own Record: How Fast Did the Maglev Hit 800 km/h?

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Collage: TBS

Trump says he plans to declare Strait of Hormuz US 'territory'

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Luigi Mangione attends a pre-trial appearance at Manhattan Criminal Court, in New York City, US, August 11, 2026. Photo: REUTERS/David Dee Delgado/Pool

Luigi Mangione admits killing insurance CEO, pleads guilty in federal case

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U.S. President Donald Trump gives thumbs-up as he walks to board Marine One following his arrival aboard Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, U.S., July 31, 2026.

Iran defiant on Strait of Hormuz as Trump tells Americans to accept high gas prices

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Japan’s Slow AI Adoption: Where Does the Problem Lie?

Japan’s Slow AI Adoption: Where Does the Problem Lie?

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NBR Office in Dhaka. File Photo: Collected

NBR seeks contractor data to plug revenue leakage in govt projects

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Representational image. Photo: TBS

The invisible giant: A 2,000-year odyssey from sacred flames to super-chilled ships

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Representational Image of LPG. Photo: Collected

Vast reserves, slow exploration: The great Bangladesh gas paradox

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Sona Mia walks free on Friday after spending 52 days in Cox’s Bazar District Jail, following a mistaken arrest as a death-row convict in a 190,000-yaba case. A police investigation confirmed he was not the man convicted in the case. Photo: TBS

Man freed after serving 52 days in prison for another's death sentence

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Sheikh Mujib's 51st death anniversary today

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Relatives mourn after a gas leak at Ferdous Steel's shipbreaking yard killed nine people in Sitakunda, Chattogram, on 14 August 2026. Photo: TBS

Shipbreaking yard gas leak: Two brothers went to work on weekend, never came home

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File Photo: TBS

Eggs hit Tk150 a dozen as high vegetable prices squeeze shoppers

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