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Iran’s Khamenei makes first public appearance since Israel war: state media
Netanyahu says Israel sending team for Gaza truce talks
Man charged with setting fire to synagogue in Australia
Politics
Elon Musk says he has created a new US political party
Trump tax bill stalled by Republican rebellion in Congress
Embattled Thai PM reshuffles cabinet as crisis rages
War & Conflict
Iran’s Khamenei makes first public appearance since Israel war: state media
Netanyahu says Israel sending team for Gaza truce talks
Israel agrees to Gaza truce talks
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
Family Planning Commodity Shortages in Bangladesh: Implications for All
My Health, My Right: Context-Bangladesh
Can Good Internet Governance Stop Online Gender Based Violence?
Interview
Book Review
Business
Canada trade with US drops to ‘one of the lowest proportions on record’
China warns against trade deals that ‘hurt’ others after Vietnam-US pact
BB allows foreign currency in offshore banking units as collateral for taka loans
Economy
US inflation edges up as Trump renews criticism of Fed chief
Expatriates send $1.99b in remittances in first 21 days of June
Thai exports rose at their fastest pace for three years in May
Corporate
10 Bangladeshi companies participate in Global Sourcing Expo in Sydney
Five shariah-based banks to be merged soon: BB governor
vivo Celebrates Father’s Day with “Moments with Dad” Photo Campaign
Stock Exchange
Renault books 9.5-bn-euro loss on Nissan shares
Asian stocks fell on Thursday
ACC files case against Shakib Al Hassan, 14 others for share scam
Forex
Forex reserves stands at $27.67b: BB
Expatriates send $1.99b in remittances in first 21 days of June
Forex reserves stands at $26.79b: BB
Development
Man charged with setting fire to synagogue in Australia
Relief coming for Europe after brutal heatwave
Pakistan flash floods kill 11: local officials
Environment
Man charged with setting fire to synagogue in Australia
Relief coming for Europe after brutal heatwave
Pakistan flash floods kill 11: local officials
Disaster
Education
United Arab Emirates to introduce artificial intelligence lessons for schoolchildren of all ages
Dhaka Flow Youth Fest Kicks Off at NSU
Thousands more children deprived of education as crisis in eastern DR Congo escalates
Gender
New generation of Afghan women shift from burqa
Agitations galore at DU demanding capital punishment for rapists
Chief Adviser hopes women to move forward to build developed Bangladesh
Migration
Canary Islands mark 30 years of migrant influx
Thirteen dead after migrant boat sinks off Yemen: UN agency
UN says 2023 was the deadliest year for migrants in a decade
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
UN officials say new Gaza aid system leads to mass killings
UN warns of Sudanese conflict ‘spill over’ in C.Africa
UN Charter: a founding document violated and ignored
NGO
The Kaiser and Wendy Zaman Fellowship is announced by BRAC
Bangladesh-America Maitree Project grants worth BDT 89 crore awarded to 18 local NGOs
Failed Human Rights Commission: Citizen-Led Reforms Demanded
Culture
Oasis fans converge as mega-tour kicks off in UK
Peru clinic that leaked Shakira medical record given hefty fine
Main Doctor in Matthew Perry Overdose Case to Plead Guilty to Ketamine Distribution
Arts
‘Otopor, abar’ by Sheikh Lana
First-ever AI-driven design competition held
Saudi art biennale seeks to modernise Islamic tradition
Celebrity
Oasis fans converge as mega-tour kicks off in UK
Peru clinic that leaked Shakira medical record given hefty fine
Main Doctor in Matthew Perry Overdose Case to Plead Guilty to Ketamine Distribution
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
Miss America, Miss World pageants accused of discrimination
New Zealand to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in make-up
Miss Nicaragua pageant director quits amid treason charges
TV Show
Netflix loses bid to toss ‘Baby Reindeer’ defamation lawsuit
‘Star Trek’ to expand with new comedy series
Sonakshi expresses gratitude to Bhansali for casting her in Heeramandi
Movie
Joachim Trier’s “Sentimental Value” Earns Grand Prix at Cannes, Praised for Emotional Depth
France’s Deneuve joins 900+ cinema figures on Gaza petition: organiser
Oscars to add new award for stunts
Music
Oasis fans converge as mega-tour kicks off in UK
Two more BTS megastars released from South Korea military service
‘Otopor, abar’ by Sheikh Lana
Photography
100 years of British royal photography goes on display in London
Pulitzer Prizes honor Gaza war coverage
The debut solo show by artist Monon Muntaka opens today
Literature
Kazi Nazrul Islam officially recognized as national poet
Weeklong divisional book fair begins in Khulna on Nov 26
UK writer Samantha Harvey wins 2024 Booker with space novel
Science
Chief Adviser urges Meta to tackle disinformation more effectively
Japanese auto exports to the United States fell almost a quarter in May
Waymo applied for a permit to start testing its self-driving cars in New York City
Technology
Chief Adviser urges Meta to tackle disinformation more effectively
Malaysia sues Telegram over alleged malicious content
India grants licence to Musk’s Starlink
Gadgets
Nintendo sold a record 3.5 million Switch 2 units worldwide in the first four days after the console launched
Apple eases App Store rules under court pressure
Capture the Perfect Shot with AI-powered vivo V40 Lite
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
Japanese auto exports to the United States fell almost a quarter in May
Waymo applied for a permit to start testing its self-driving cars in New York City
Polestar to start delivering its electric vehicles in France this year
Space
SpaceX is set Tuesday for the next test flight of its Starship megarocket
China, Russia plan to build nuclear power station on moon
Spanish technology company GMV unveiled a GPS-like navigation system for the moon
Health
Suriname declared Malaria-free by WHO
WHO says all Covid-19 origin theories still open, after inconclusive study
13 more Covid-19 cases reported in country
Disease
13 more Covid-19 cases reported in country
Multiple disease outbreaks heighten public health emergencies for children across Eastern and Southern Africa
France detected its first case of a new mpox virus
Doctor’s Opinion
Do you know about kidney disease?
We neglect primary HIV prevention at our peril
Pharmaceuticals
US state Hawaii accepted a $700 million settlement in its case against Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) and Sanofi
Roche plans to invest $50 billion in the United States over the next five years
World better positioned against mpox than for Covid: vaccine alliance
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
MoU inked between Bangladesh & WEU to promote traditional sports
Pantonix Tiger Run Dhaka-2025: registration is open for this year’s roar!
Govt plans to boost sports sponsorship thru CSR funds: Asif
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
Akbar named captain for Bangladesh Emerging team’ series against South Africa
Bangladesh to visit UAE for two T20Is
Bangladesh Women’s team cricketers made a significant stride in ICC rankings
BPL
IPL
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Football
Napoli move step closer to Serie A crown after win at fiery Lecce
Dhaka Flow To Coach the Women’s National Football Team
Billionaire-owned Paris FC win promotion and prepare to take on PSG
FIFA World Cup 2018
Tennis
Sabalenka makes winning start at Madrid Open
Olympic champion Zheng wins in Tokyo for third title of year
Sinner defeats Medvedev to reach first US Open semi-final
Athletics
Pantonix Tiger Run Dhaka-2025: registration is open for this year’s roar!
The end of Olympic escapism for gloomy France
Ethiopian Tamirat Tola wins Olympic men’s marathon
Baseball
Travel
Virgin Australia to raise A$685 million in an IPO
Vietnam’s Vietjet Air to buy 20 Airbus A330s: airline statement
Air Astra to Re-Launch Dhaka-Sylhet Flights Ahead of Eid-ul-Azha
Destination
Al-Balad: A walk through time in Jeddah’s historic heart
Thailand offers visa-free policy for Sri Lankans: minister
China fully allows visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups via cruise ships
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
Virgin Australia to raise A$685 million in an IPO
Vietnam’s Vietjet Air to buy 20 Airbus A330s: airline statement
Air Astra to Re-Launch Dhaka-Sylhet Flights Ahead of Eid-ul-Azha
Adventure
Seminar on ‘Youth Engagement in Adventure and Golf Tourism’ Highlights Role of Youth in Shaping Bangladesh’s Tourism Industry
Nepali teenager hailed as hero after climbing world’s 8,000 m peaks
Everest climber’s remains believed found after 100 years
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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London-bound plane crashes in India with 242 on board
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Funding hurdle at world’s biggest nature protection summit
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Putin welcomes BRICS leaders offering Ukraine mediation
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World better positioned against mpox than for Covid: vaccine alliance
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Sheikh Hasina resigned and left country
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July 7, 2025
May2018
US legislation implicates Myanmar’s senior army officers
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 18, 2018
US House Foreign Affairs Committee passed a legislation holding senior Myanmar military officials accountable for mass atrocities against the Rohingya. The BURMA Act (HR 5819) also urged the Myanmar government to cooperate with the United Nations...
More than 500 people fall sick eating biriyani offered by a Bangladeshi MP
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 18, 2018
More than 500 people have fallen sick after taking biriyani served at a rally of an MP aspirant from Kotchandpur-Maheshpur constituency Parvin Talukder Maya in Kotchandpur upazila of Jhenidah, reports UNB. Some 248 of them were...
2 Bangladeshis found dead in Texas, USA
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 18, 2018
Two bodies of Bangladeshi nationals were found on the border of Texas of the United States on 12 and 14 May respectively. The deceased are Shahadat Hossain Naim, 19, and Moinul Hassan Hridoy, 21. New York-based...
Myanmar wants to take back only 1101 Rohingyas
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 18, 2018
Myanmar has urged Bangladeshi to start the repatriation of 1,101 verified Rohingyas out of 8,032 persons received from Bangladeshi amid a very slow verification process of Rohingyas. Myanmar earlier wanted to take verified 778 Muslims and...
100,000 refugees at risk of landslides and flood in Monsoon
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 18, 2018
As the pre-monsoon downpours hit Bangladesh, the lives of the Myanmar refugees in Cox’s Bazar are becoming increasingly vulnerable. On 18 April Wednesday, the Cox’s Bazar Met office recorded 43 millimeters of rain in the area....
Asia-Pacific emergency shelter experts meet in Bangkok
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Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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May 18, 2018
IOM will this week host back-to-back meetings for over 70 emergency shelter experts in the Thai capital Bangkok. The events, which will take place on 17th and 18th of May at the Bangkok Art and Cultural...
Jaded Marseille prepare for Champions League last chance
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 18, 2018
After Dimitri Payet’s tears and the bitter disappointment of losing the Europa League final, Marseille must rouse themselves for one last effort as they try to snatch a Champions League place. Saturday in France brings the...
Mahmudullah Riyad believes Afghan series to be a challenging one
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 18, 2018
Bangladesh’s T20 vice-captain Mahmudullah Riyad said that the T20 series against Afghanistan will be a challenge as there is no difference between big team and small team in the shortest format of cricket. “There is no...
Italy great Buffon to leave Juventus
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 18, 2018
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon announced on Thursday that he will leave the Turin giants after 17 years but did not call time as expected on his playing career. Buffon, 40, captained Juventus to a seventh straight...
Steve Corica replaces Arnold as Sydney FC head coach
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 18, 2018
Former Socceroos midfielder Steve Corica has been appointed the new head coach of Sydney FC, replacing Graham Arnold who will become Australia boss after the World Cup. Corica, 45, is a Sydney man through and through,...
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