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Humanitarian efforts in Gaza doomed without durable ceasefire: Russia’s UN envoy
Sydney mall gets sombre reopening after stabbing attack
Tesla, Starlink entry on agenda when Musk heads to India
Politics
Greece is eager to create a diplomatic presence in Dhaka
Netanyahu rival says Israel lost ‘deterrence’ against Iran
Ukraine opening embassies across Africa to counter Russia
War & Conflict
Humanitarian efforts in Gaza doomed without durable ceasefire: Russia’s UN envoy
Biden, Iraqi PM agree on talks for US-led coalition withdrawal
Netanyahu rival says Israel lost ‘deterrence’ against Iran
Weirdo
Man jumped from a moving plane at LAX after attempting to access the jet’s cockpit
‘Spiderman’ with Pope at Vatican
The Saudis allowed women to perform Hajj alone
Op-Ed
My Health, My Right: Context-Bangladesh
Can Good Internet Governance Stop Online Gender Based Violence?
My rebirth after a horrific day of April the 30th!
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Business
Tesla, Starlink entry on agenda when Musk heads to India
EU seeks to take on China, US to reverse economic decline
Income inequality is high or rising in 60 percent of countries with loans from the IMF and World Bank
Economy
EU seeks to take on China, US to reverse economic decline
Income inequality is high or rising in 60 percent of countries with loans from the IMF and World Bank
UK annual inflation falls to 3.2% in March
Corporate
Tesla, Starlink entry on agenda when Musk heads to India
The leader of Indonesia and Apple’s CEO discuss investments
United Airlines reports loss on $200 mn hit from Boeing grounding
Stock Exchange
Europe’s main stock markets climbed at the opening bell on Tuesday
Social media company Reddit set for NYSE debut after IPO
European stock markets steady at open
Forex
Dollars flow back into banks through RFCD accounts
Forex reserves increase after loans from IMF, ADB
Dollar price cut by Tk0.50 after over a year of hikes!
Development
Humanitarian efforts in Gaza doomed without durable ceasefire: Russia’s UN envoy
Income inequality is high or rising in 60 percent of countries with loans from the IMF and World Bank
Dubai reels from floods chaos after record rains
Environment
Dubai reels from floods chaos after record rains
Drought-hit Panama Canal to ease traffic restrictions
6.5-magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea: USGS
Disaster
Education
National Textbook Festival tomorrow
New Zealand to ban cellphones in schools
AAA honors distinguished alumni for contributions to Bangladesh’s advancement
Gender
First Arab woman to graduate NASA training shoots for the Moon
Bangladeshi Activist Jannatul Ferdous is listed in BBC 100 Women 2023
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham promotes equality and empowerment for girls on his first visit to India
Migration
UN says 2023 was the deadliest year for migrants in a decade
WFP and MoDMR Sign MoU to Enhance Humanitarian Operations on Bhasan Char
Three migrants found dead off the Canary Islands, 15 rescued
Policy
A new policy framework is necessary for the development of public libraries
Assessment of govt policy changes in budget required for sustainable revenue collection
Remove the policy and social barriers in women’s economic empowerment to achieve SDGs
UN
Humanitarian efforts in Gaza doomed without durable ceasefire: Russia’s UN envoy
UN officials in Lebanon urge Israel border de-escalation
Japan to resume funding to UN Palestinian refugee agency
NGO
Ceres supports the idea of a West Coast regional energy market
Discussion sessions held on death, dying, suffering, and palliative care at the Bandar
First vessel with aid for Gaza leaves Cyprus port: NGO
Culture
Two arrested for firing at Salman Khan’s home
Salman Rushdie to release ‘Knife’ memoir recounting stabbing
‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ from Marvel steal the show at CinemaCon
Arts
Picasso’s ‘Woman with a Watch’ fetches $139 mn at auction
Picasso masterpiece to fetch $120 mn in November auction
The debut solo show by artist Monon Muntaka opens today
Celebrity
Two arrested for firing at Salman Khan’s home
Welcome to the Beyonce rodeo: New Country Album Drops to praise
Trailblazing Black Oscar winner Louis Gossett Jr dead at 87
Lifestyle
Grameenphone launches Prime: a digital lifestyle subscription
Sherifah Yunus Olokodana to break stereotypes about Muslim women as she demonstrates cooking on Instagram wearing niqab
Quick tips to reduce energy consumption while doing laundry
Fashion
New Zealand to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in make-up
Miss Nicaragua pageant director quits amid treason charges
World’s oldest beauty adviser sitting pretty
TV Show
‘The Crown’ set for final season
Disney+ adds subscribers amid cost-cutting campaign
‘Squid Game’ adds 8 new cast members to season 2
Movie
‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ from Marvel steal the show at CinemaCon
Algerian film industry vies for revival after decades of neglect
A-bomb saga ‘Oppenheimer’ finally opens in Japan
Music
Welcome to the Beyonce rodeo: New Country Album Drops to praise
Madonna to end ‘Celebration’ tour with free Copacabana show
Italian pianist Maurizio Pollini dies at 82
Photography
The debut solo show by artist Monon Muntaka opens today
The solo show ‘Maya’ by Syed Muhammad Zakir opens on July 22 in Dhaka
French war photographer Marie-Laure de Decker dead at 75
Literature
Salman Rushdie to release ‘Knife’ memoir recounting stabbing
Palestinian poet Refaat Alareer killed in Gaza strike
UK Booker Prize set to name first-time winner
Science
Apple announces Vietnam spending boost as CEO visits Hanoi
Japanese astronaut to be first non-American to set foot on Moon
Nobel-winning ‘God particle’ physicist Higgs dies aged 94
Technology
Apple announces Vietnam spending boost as CEO visits Hanoi
X gives free blue check to big follower accounts
China’s Xiaomi to enter cut-throat EV market for the first time
Gadgets
China’s Xiaomi to enter cut-throat EV market for the first time
realme smartphones available at incredible prices on Daraz
realme’s groundbreaking C51 launched with 33W fast charge, 50MP camera
Electronics
Samsung offers discount in Side by Side Refrigerator ahead Eid ul Fitre
Samsung TV now available at Singer shops
Reliance Jio to launch a budget laptop priced at $184 with an embedded 4G sim card
Automobile
China’s Xiaomi to enter cut-throat EV market for the first time
Ford halted shipments of all 2024 model year F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks
US new vehicle sales expected to rise 1.4% in February from a year earlier
Space
Japanese astronaut to be first non-American to set foot on Moon
‘Spectacular’ total eclipse leaves North Americans spellbound
South Korea says second spy satellite successfully placed in orbit
Health
My Health, My Right: Context-Bangladesh
BRAC Healthcare Centre is now in Uttara
Japan drugmaker reports two more deaths in supplement scare
Disease
Globally, Covid reduced life expectancy by 1.6 years: research
Measles cases in Europe and Central Asia skyrocket by 3000 per cent this year compared to last
AI-SAROSH is hosting Workshop on “Artificial Intelligence for Sexual and Reproductive Health for South Asia”
Doctor’s Opinion
Do you know about kidney disease?
We neglect primary HIV prevention at our peril
Pharmaceuticals
Novo Nordisk notched a win in race to boost output of obesity drug Wegovy, with its parent company announcing to buy Catalent
Novo Nordisk’s net profit soared by 51 percent last year
Moderna 2023 COVID vaccine sales would be around $6.7 billion, company said
Health Article
AI-SAROSH is hosting Workshop on “Artificial Intelligence for Sexual and Reproductive Health for South Asia”
Immunity to COVID-19 in children can last for up to nine months, expert says
Delaying second dose of COVID-19 vaccines may be an effective public health strategy
Sports
Mushtaq Ahmed appointed Bangladesh spin bowling coach
England spin great Derek Underwood dead at 78
Arsenal braced for Emery reunion as title race heats up
Rio2016
IOC sanctions three boxers for betting during Rio 2016
Former Kenyan sports officials charged with theft, fraud
Olympic champion Puig sets sights on grand slam victory
Cricket
Mushtaq Ahmed appointed Bangladesh spin bowling coach
England spin great Derek Underwood dead at 78
Venues announced for England Tests in New Zealand
BPL
IPL
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Football
Arsenal braced for Emery reunion as title race heats up
Suarez was on target but Miami held; Cincinnati draw
Suarez comes off the bench for a brace as Miami beat DC without Messi
FIFA World Cup 2018
Tennis
Thompson downs Ruud to win maiden ATP crown
Nadal confirms Brisbane return ahead of Australian Open
US Open drama as semis halted by climate protest
Athletics
Morales Williams 400m indoor record won’t count: officials
Ahmed Hafnaoui wants to be Tunisia’s greatest Olympian
Ronaldo earns Guinness World Records title as highest-paid athlete of 2023
Baseball
Travel
Nepalis demand safeguards a decade after deadly Everest disaster
Australia sees a fall in annual food consumption for the first time
Ban suspended, no restriction on traveling to Ruma
Destination
Nepalis demand safeguards a decade after deadly Everest disaster
Russia to invest $16.4 bln in seaside resorts: Deputy PM
Australia to reopen its borders to vaccinated travellers this month
Hotel
Unique Group to open two Indian chain hotels in Dhaka
IHCL announces the opening of Vivanta in Ahmedabad, Gujrat
Hotel Sarina Dhaka introduced city’s most expensive ice cream
Aviation
US officials probing Boeing whistleblower claims on 787, 777
US-Bangla Airlines adds 2nd wide-body aircraft
Biman Bangladesh Airlines resumes direct Rome flight
Adventure
Nepalis demand safeguards a decade after deadly Everest disaster
Climbers to pay $13 fee on popular Mount Fuji trail
The official opening of Bangladesh Adventure Tourism Association (BATA) has been announced
Food
Australia sees a fall in annual food consumption for the first time
World food prices rise for first time in 7 months: FAO
Global food prices drop 13.7pc in 2023: FAO
Breaking News:
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Jailed Myanmar leader Suu Kyi moved to house arrest: source
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PM Sheikh Hasina to hand over ‘Ekushey Padak-2024’ today
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WEF Global Risk Report 2024: Bangladesh economy faces five risks
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Bangladesh Election Commission sets Jan 7 for next polls
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April 18, 2024
August2017
Ministers ‘must act on faulty white goods fire risk’
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News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 21, 2017
News Hour: More people will die from fires started by faulty white goods if ministers do not act to implement recommendations, the London Fire Brigade, the city’s mayor, and safety groups have warned. In a letter...
1.8 million Scots votes ‘wasted’ in UK general election 2017
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News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 21, 2017
News Hour: Up to 1.8 million Scottish votes were “wasted” in June’s general election because they had no impact on the result, a study claims. The Electoral Reform Society found 66.4% of votes did not go...
British television entertainer Bruce Forsyth dies aged 89
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News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 21, 2017
News Hour Veteran British television presenter and entertainer Bruce Forsyth, who appeared for decades on a string of Saturday night primetime shows, has died at the age of 89, the BBC reported on Friday. Forsyth, one...
US Navy ship and oil tanker collide near Singapore
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Rafiuzzaman Sifat
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Aug 21, 2017
News Hour: Ten US Navy sailors are missing and five have been injured after a US destroyer and an oil tanker collided near Singapore, the Navy says. The guided missile destroyer USS John S McCain was...
Farah wins his farewell track race in Britain
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News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 21, 2017
News Hour Mo Farah brought down the curtain on his peerless track career in Britain by winning his farewell race on home soil on an emotional afternoon at the Birmingham Grand Prix Diamond League meeting on...
Deputy head of the DFID Pakistan visited BRAC in Pakistan
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News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 21, 2017
News Hour The newly appointed deputy head of DFID Pakistan, Ruth Lawson, visited BRAC in Pakistan head office in Islamabad. Lawson met with BRAC in Pakistan’s higher management and the head of education programme where she...
ADB, GCF sign agreement to scale up climate finance delivery in Asia
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News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 21, 2017
News Hour The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Green Climate Fund (GCF) today signed an Accreditation Master Agreement (AMA) that will allow ADB to access and administer GCF funds and scale up the bank’s climate...
UN Migration Agency, USAID build protective environments for returnees to El Salvador
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News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 21, 2017
News Hour IOM, the UN Migration Agency, the US Agency for International Development (USAID) and local authorities have begun the construction of a communal house as well as several spaces for sports and recreation for returned...
BRAC stands beside flood affected people in Bangladesh
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Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Aug 21, 2017
News Hour Development organisation BRAC is taking initiatives to help the flood affected communities across the country. Tk 50 thousand has been for each upazila to provide emergency assistance to flood victims. Dry food has been...
Experts warn of ‘third revolution in warfare’
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News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 21, 2017
News Hour: More than 100 leading robotics experts are urging the United Nations to take action in order to prevent the development of “killer robots”. In a letter to the organisation, artificial intelligence (AI) leaders, including...
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