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    • UN experts call on Iran, Israel to avoid harm to prison detainees
      UN experts call on Iran, Israel to avoid harm to prison detainees
    • IAEA seeks access to Iran nuclear sites to ‘account for’ highly enriched uranium stockpiles
      IAEA seeks access to Iran nuclear sites to ‘account for’ highly enriched uranium stockpiles
    • Embattled Thai PM reshuffles cabinet as crisis rages
      Embattled Thai PM reshuffles cabinet as crisis rages
    • Politics
      • Embattled Thai PM reshuffles cabinet as crisis rages
        Embattled Thai PM reshuffles cabinet as crisis rages
      • Iran’s FM arrives in Istanbul for Arab League meeting: media
        Iran’s FM arrives in Istanbul for Arab League meeting: media
      • Trump lands in Canada for G7 summit
        Trump lands in Canada for G7 summit
    • War & Conflict
      • UN experts call on Iran, Israel to avoid harm to prison detainees
        UN experts call on Iran, Israel to avoid harm to prison detainees
      • IAEA seeks access to Iran nuclear sites to ‘account for’ highly enriched uranium stockpiles
        IAEA seeks access to Iran nuclear sites to ‘account for’ highly enriched uranium stockpiles
      • Iran launches missiles at US bases in Qatar, Iraq after strikes
        Iran launches missiles at US bases in Qatar, Iraq after strikes
    • Weirdo
      • Man jumped from a moving plane at LAX after attempting to access the jet’s cockpit
        Man jumped from a moving plane at LAX after attempting to access the jet’s cockpit
      • ‘Spiderman’ with Pope at Vatican
        ‘Spiderman’ with Pope at Vatican
      • The Saudis allowed women to perform Hajj alone
        The Saudis allowed women to perform Hajj alone
    • Op-Ed
      • Family Planning Commodity Shortages in Bangladesh: Implications for All
        Family Planning Commodity Shortages in Bangladesh: Implications for All
      • My Health, My Right: Context-Bangladesh
        My Health, My Right: Context-Bangladesh
      • Can Good Internet Governance Stop Online Gender Based Violence?
        Can Good Internet Governance Stop Online Gender Based Violence?
      • Interview
      • Book Review
  • Business
    • Bangladesh’s apparel exports to EU surge to $8.07b
      Bangladesh’s apparel exports to EU surge to $8.07b
    • Expatriates send $1.99b in remittances in first 21 days of June 
      Expatriates send $1.99b in remittances in first 21 days of June 
    • UK probes Amazon over suspected late payments to food suppliers
      UK probes Amazon over suspected late payments to food suppliers
    • Economy
      • Expatriates send $1.99b in remittances in first 21 days of June 
        Expatriates send $1.99b in remittances in first 21 days of June 
      • Thai exports rose at their fastest pace for three years in May
        Thai exports rose at their fastest pace for three years in May
      • British inflation eased less than expected in May
        British inflation eased less than expected in May
    • Corporate
      • 10 Bangladeshi companies participate in Global Sourcing Expo in Sydney
        10 Bangladeshi companies participate in Global Sourcing Expo in Sydney
      • Five shariah-based banks to be merged soon: BB governor
        Five shariah-based banks to be merged soon: BB governor
      • vivo Celebrates Father’s Day with “Moments with Dad” Photo Campaign
        vivo Celebrates Father’s Day with “Moments with Dad” Photo Campaign
    • Stock Exchange
      • Asian stocks fell on Thursday
        Asian stocks fell on Thursday
      • ACC files case against Shakib Al Hassan, 14 others for share scam
        ACC files case against Shakib Al Hassan, 14 others for share scam
      • Oil prices jump after Trump’s warning, stocks extend gains
        Oil prices jump after Trump’s warning, stocks extend gains
    • Forex
      • Expatriates send $1.99b in remittances in first 21 days of June 
        Expatriates send $1.99b in remittances in first 21 days of June 
      • Forex reserves stands at $26.79b: BB
        Forex reserves stands at $26.79b: BB
      • Bangladesh Bank allows mobile operators to receive roaming bills in Taka
        Bangladesh Bank allows mobile operators to receive roaming bills in Taka
  • Development
    • Zambian UN peacekeeper killed in Central African Republic
      Zambian UN peacekeeper killed in Central African Republic
    • ADB to give $500m to stabilize, reform banking sector in Bangladesh
      ADB to give $500m to stabilize, reform banking sector in Bangladesh
    • World Bank seeks more transparency in debt practices
      World Bank seeks more transparency in debt practices
    • Environment
      • Norway launches flagship large-scale carbon capture and storage project
        Norway launches flagship large-scale carbon capture and storage project
      • Water level in 28 rivers rises, 88 falls: FFWC
        Water level in 28 rivers rises, 88 falls: FFWC
      • Kenya NGO saves turtles from nets, plastic and rising tides
        Kenya NGO saves turtles from nets, plastic and rising tides
      • Disaster
    • Education
      • United Arab Emirates to introduce artificial intelligence lessons for schoolchildren of all ages
        United Arab Emirates to introduce artificial intelligence lessons for schoolchildren of all ages
      • Dhaka Flow Youth Fest Kicks Off at NSU
        Dhaka Flow Youth Fest Kicks Off at NSU
      • Thousands more children deprived of education as crisis in eastern DR Congo escalates
        Thousands more children deprived of education as crisis in eastern DR Congo escalates
    • Gender
      • New generation of Afghan women shift from burqa
        New generation of Afghan women shift from burqa
      • Agitations galore at DU demanding capital punishment for rapists
        Agitations galore at DU demanding capital punishment for rapists
      • Chief Adviser hopes women to move forward to build developed Bangladesh
        Chief Adviser hopes women to move forward to build developed Bangladesh
    • Migration
      • Canary Islands mark 30 years of migrant influx
        Canary Islands mark 30 years of migrant influx
      • Thirteen dead after migrant boat sinks off Yemen: UN agency
        Thirteen dead after migrant boat sinks off Yemen: UN agency
      • UN says 2023 was the deadliest year for migrants in a decade
        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
        A new policy framework is necessary for the development of public libraries
      • Assessment of govt policy changes in budget required for sustainable revenue collection
        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
        Remove the policy and social barriers in women’s economic empowerment to achieve SDGs
    • UN
      • Zambian UN peacekeeper killed in Central African Republic
        Zambian UN peacekeeper killed in Central African Republic
      • UNDP supports digitalising judiciary, underpinning its independence, efficiency
        UNDP supports digitalising judiciary, underpinning its independence, efficiency
      • UN scales back global aid plan due to ‘deepest funding cuts ever’
        UN scales back global aid plan due to ‘deepest funding cuts ever’
    • NGO
      • The Kaiser and Wendy Zaman Fellowship is announced by BRAC
        The Kaiser and Wendy Zaman Fellowship is announced by BRAC
      • Bangladesh-America Maitree Project grants worth BDT 89 crore awarded to 18 local NGOs
        Bangladesh-America Maitree Project grants worth BDT 89 crore awarded to 18 local NGOs
      • Failed Human Rights Commission: Citizen-Led Reforms Demanded
        Failed Human Rights Commission: Citizen-Led Reforms Demanded
  • Culture
    • Main Doctor in Matthew Perry Overdose Case to Plead Guilty to Ketamine Distribution
      Main Doctor in Matthew Perry Overdose Case to Plead Guilty to Ketamine Distribution
    • ACC files case against Shakib Al Hassan, 14 others for share scam
      ACC files case against Shakib Al Hassan, 14 others for share scam
    • Yoga Beats Returns This International Yoga Day
      Yoga Beats Returns This International Yoga Day
    • Arts
      • ‘Otopor, abar’ by Sheikh Lana
        ‘Otopor, abar’ by Sheikh Lana
      • First-ever AI-driven design competition held
        First-ever AI-driven design competition held
      • Saudi art biennale seeks to modernise Islamic tradition
        Saudi art biennale seeks to modernise Islamic tradition
    • Celebrity
      • Main Doctor in Matthew Perry Overdose Case to Plead Guilty to Ketamine Distribution
        Main Doctor in Matthew Perry Overdose Case to Plead Guilty to Ketamine Distribution
      • ACC files case against Shakib Al Hassan, 14 others for share scam
        ACC files case against Shakib Al Hassan, 14 others for share scam
      • Two more BTS megastars released from South Korea military service
        Two more BTS megastars released from South Korea military service
    • Lifestyle
      • Grameenphone launches Prime: a digital lifestyle subscription
        Grameenphone launches Prime: a digital lifestyle subscription
      • Sherifah Yunus Olokodana to break stereotypes about Muslim women as she demonstrates cooking on Instagram wearing niqab
        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
        Quick tips to reduce energy consumption while doing laundry
    • Fashion
      • Miss America, Miss World pageants accused of discrimination
        Miss America, Miss World pageants accused of discrimination
      • New Zealand to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in make-up
        New Zealand to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in make-up
      • Miss Nicaragua pageant director quits amid treason charges
        Miss Nicaragua pageant director quits amid treason charges
    • TV Show
      • Netflix loses bid to toss ‘Baby Reindeer’ defamation lawsuit
        Netflix loses bid to toss ‘Baby Reindeer’ defamation lawsuit
      • ‘Star Trek’ to expand with new comedy series
        ‘Star Trek’ to expand with new comedy series
      • Sonakshi expresses gratitude to Bhansali for casting her in Heeramandi
        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
        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
        France’s Deneuve joins 900+ cinema figures on Gaza petition: organiser
      • Oscars to add new award for stunts
        Oscars to add new award for stunts
    • Music
      • Two more BTS megastars released from South Korea military service
        Two more BTS megastars released from South Korea military service
      • ‘Otopor, abar’ by Sheikh Lana
        ‘Otopor, abar’ by Sheikh Lana
      • Russia’s revived Soviet music contest to take place in September
        Russia’s revived Soviet music contest to take place in September
    • Photography
      • 100 years of British royal photography goes on display in London
        100 years of British royal photography goes on display in London
      • Pulitzer Prizes honor Gaza war coverage
        Pulitzer Prizes honor Gaza war coverage
      • The debut solo show by artist Monon Muntaka opens today
        The debut solo show by artist Monon Muntaka opens today
    • Literature
      • Kazi Nazrul Islam officially recognized as national poet
        Kazi Nazrul Islam officially recognized as national poet
      • Weeklong divisional book fair begins in Khulna on Nov 26
        Weeklong divisional book fair begins in Khulna on Nov 26
      • UK writer Samantha Harvey wins 2024 Booker with space novel
        UK writer Samantha Harvey wins 2024 Booker with space novel
  • Science
    • Japanese auto exports to the United States fell almost a quarter in May
      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
      Waymo applied for a permit to start testing its self-driving cars in New York City
    • Malaysia sues Telegram over alleged malicious content
      Malaysia sues Telegram over alleged malicious content
    • Technology
      • Malaysia sues Telegram over alleged malicious content
        Malaysia sues Telegram over alleged malicious content
      • India grants licence to Musk’s Starlink
        India grants licence to Musk’s Starlink
      • The US Department of Defense awarded OpenAI a $200 million contract to put generative AI to work for the military
        The US Department of Defense awarded OpenAI a $200 million contract to put generative AI to work for the military
    • Gadgets
      • Nintendo sold a record 3.5 million Switch 2 units worldwide in the first four days after the console launched
        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
        Apple eases App Store rules under court pressure
      • Capture the Perfect Shot with AI-powered vivo V40 Lite
        Capture the Perfect Shot with AI-powered vivo V40 Lite
    • Electronics
      • Samsung offers discount in Side by Side Refrigerator ahead Eid ul Fitre
        Samsung offers discount in Side by Side Refrigerator ahead Eid ul Fitre
      • Samsung TV now available at Singer shops
        Samsung TV now available at Singer shops
      • Reliance Jio to launch a budget laptop priced at $184 with an embedded 4G sim card
        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
        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
        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
        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
        SpaceX is set Tuesday for the next test flight of its Starship megarocket
      • China, Russia plan to build nuclear power station on moon
        China, Russia plan to build nuclear power station on moon
      • Spanish technology company GMV unveiled a GPS-like navigation system for the moon
        Spanish technology company GMV unveiled a GPS-like navigation system for the moon
  • Health
    • 13 more Covid-19 cases reported in country
      13 more Covid-19 cases reported in country
    • A new treatment nearly halves the risk of disease progression or death from a less common form of breast cancer
      A new treatment nearly halves the risk of disease progression or death from a less common form of breast cancer
    • Philippine warned of a looming “public health emergency” as HIV infections soared
      Philippine warned of a looming “public health emergency” as HIV infections soared
    • Disease
      • 13 more Covid-19 cases reported in country
        13 more Covid-19 cases reported in country
      • Multiple disease outbreaks heighten public health emergencies for children across Eastern and Southern Africa
        Multiple disease outbreaks heighten public health emergencies for children across Eastern and Southern Africa
      • France detected its first case of a new mpox virus
        France detected its first case of a new mpox virus
    • Doctor’s Opinion
      • Do you know about kidney disease?
        Do you know about kidney disease?
      • We neglect primary HIV prevention at our peril
        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
        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
        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
        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”
        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
        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
        Delaying second dose of COVID-19 vaccines may be an effective public health strategy
  • Sports
    • Olympic balloon rises again in Paris
      Olympic balloon rises again in Paris
    • Japan’s Iwai wins Mexico crown for first LPGA title
      Japan’s Iwai wins Mexico crown for first LPGA title
    • Modric to leave Real Madrid after Club World Cup
      Modric to leave Real Madrid after Club World Cup
    • Rio2016
      • IOC sanctions three boxers for betting during Rio 2016
        IOC sanctions three boxers for betting during Rio 2016
      • Former Kenyan sports officials charged with theft, fraud
        Former Kenyan sports officials charged with theft, fraud
      • Olympic champion Puig sets sights on grand slam victory
        Olympic champion Puig sets sights on grand slam victory
    • Cricket
      • Akbar named captain for Bangladesh Emerging team’ series against South Africa
        Akbar named captain for Bangladesh Emerging team’ series against South Africa
      • Bangladesh to visit UAE for two T20Is
        Bangladesh to visit UAE for two T20Is
      • Bangladesh Women’s team cricketers made a significant stride in ICC rankings
        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
        Napoli move step closer to Serie A crown after win at fiery Lecce
      • Dhaka Flow To Coach the Women’s National Football Team
        Dhaka Flow To Coach the Women’s National Football Team
      • Billionaire-owned Paris FC win promotion and prepare to take on PSG
        Billionaire-owned Paris FC win promotion and prepare to take on PSG
      • FIFA World Cup 2018
    • Tennis
      • Sabalenka makes winning start at Madrid Open
        Sabalenka makes winning start at Madrid Open
      • Olympic champion Zheng wins in Tokyo for third title of year
        Olympic champion Zheng wins in Tokyo for third title of year
      • Sinner defeats Medvedev to reach first US Open semi-final
        Sinner defeats Medvedev to reach first US Open semi-final
    • Athletics
      • The end of Olympic escapism for gloomy France
        The end of Olympic escapism for gloomy France
      • Ethiopian Tamirat Tola wins Olympic men’s marathon
        Ethiopian Tamirat Tola wins Olympic men’s marathon
      • Fiji PM wins international athletics medal, at 75
        Fiji PM wins international athletics medal, at 75
    • Baseball
    • Travel
      • Virgin Australia to raise A$685 million in an IPO
        Virgin Australia to raise A$685 million in an IPO
      • Vietnam’s Vietjet Air to buy 20 Airbus A330s: airline statement
        Vietnam’s Vietjet Air to buy 20 Airbus A330s: airline statement
      • Air Astra to Re-Launch Dhaka-Sylhet Flights Ahead of Eid-ul-Azha
        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
          Al-Balad: A walk through time in Jeddah’s historic heart
        • Thailand offers visa-free policy for Sri Lankans: minister
          Thailand offers visa-free policy for Sri Lankans: minister
        • China fully allows visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups via cruise ships
          China fully allows visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups via cruise ships
      • Hotel
        • Unique Group to open two Indian chain hotels in Dhaka
          Unique Group to open two Indian chain hotels in Dhaka
        • IHCL announces the opening of Vivanta in Ahmedabad, Gujrat
          IHCL announces the opening of Vivanta in Ahmedabad, Gujrat
        • Hotel Sarina Dhaka introduced city’s most expensive ice cream
          Hotel Sarina Dhaka introduced city’s most expensive ice cream
      • Aviation
        • Virgin Australia to raise A$685 million in an IPO
          Virgin Australia to raise A$685 million in an IPO
        • Vietnam’s Vietjet Air to buy 20 Airbus A330s: airline statement
          Vietnam’s Vietjet Air to buy 20 Airbus A330s: airline statement
        • Air Astra to Re-Launch Dhaka-Sylhet Flights Ahead of Eid-ul-Azha
          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
          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
          Nepali teenager hailed as hero after climbing world’s 8,000 m peaks
        • Everest climber’s remains believed found after 100 years
          Everest climber’s remains believed found after 100 years
      • Food
        • Australia sees a fall in annual food consumption for the first time
          Australia sees a fall in annual food consumption for the first time
        • World food prices rise for first time in 7 months: FAO
          World food prices rise for first time in 7 months: FAO
        • Global food prices drop 13.7pc in 2023: FAO
          Global food prices drop 13.7pc in 2023: FAO
    Breaking News:
    • ★ London-bound plane crashes in India with 242 on board
    • ★ Funding hurdle at world’s biggest nature protection summit
    • ★ Putin welcomes BRICS leaders offering Ukraine mediation
    • ★ World better positioned against mpox than for Covid: vaccine alliance
    • ★ Sheikh Hasina resigned and left country
    Date
    June 23, 2025