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  • News
    • Australia settles largest-ever class action over ‘robodebt’ scandal
      Australia settles largest-ever class action over ‘robodebt’ scandal
    • Jury tells Google to pay $425 mn over app privacy
      Jury tells Google to pay $425 mn over app privacy
    • Portugal holds day of mourning after deadly derailment
      Portugal holds day of mourning after deadly derailment
    • Politics
      • Ecuador eyes US security accords during Rubio’s visit
        Ecuador eyes US security accords during Rubio’s visit
      • Kim, Putin at Xi’s side for massive China military parade
        Kim, Putin at Xi’s side for massive China military parade
      • No army in students’ union polls: ISPR
        No army in students’ union polls: ISPR
    • War & Conflict
      • UN experts slam ‘widespread impunity’ in Burundi
        UN experts slam ‘widespread impunity’ in Burundi
      • Maduro says US warships with 1,200 missiles targeting Venezuela
        Maduro says US warships with 1,200 missiles targeting Venezuela
      • Berlin urges Israel to ‘immediately’ improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza
        Berlin urges Israel to ‘immediately’ improve humanitarian conditions in Gaza
    • 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
    • Australia settles largest-ever class action over ‘robodebt’ scandal
      Australia settles largest-ever class action over ‘robodebt’ scandal
    • Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali: oil industry ‘puppet’ or visionary?
      Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali: oil industry ‘puppet’ or visionary?
    • The union of Hyundai Motor to stage partial strikes over three days this week in South Korea
      The union of Hyundai Motor to stage partial strikes over three days this week in South Korea
    • Economy
      • Eurozone inflation was up slightly in August
        Eurozone inflation was up slightly in August
      • Bangladesh Bank buys $47.50m through dollar auction
        Bangladesh Bank buys $47.50m through dollar auction
      • Eurozone inflation rises to 2.1pc in August
        Eurozone inflation rises to 2.1pc in August
    • Corporate
      • Nestle sacks CEO Freixe over office relationship
        Nestle sacks CEO Freixe over office relationship
      • Caterpillar bracing for up to $1.8 bn tariff impact this year
        Caterpillar bracing for up to $1.8 bn tariff impact this year
      • 10 Bangladeshi companies participate in Global Sourcing Expo in Sydney
        10 Bangladeshi companies participate in Global Sourcing Expo in Sydney
    • Stock Exchange
      • Wall Street stocks finished sharply lower on Friday
        Wall Street stocks finished sharply lower on Friday
      • Renault books 9.5-bn-euro loss on Nissan shares
        Renault books 9.5-bn-euro loss on Nissan shares
      • Asian stocks fell on Thursday
        Asian stocks fell on Thursday
    • Forex
      • Green shipbuilding can be the next forex giant after RMG: Adilur
        Green shipbuilding can be the next forex giant after RMG: Adilur
      • Forex reserves stands at $27.67b: BB
        Forex reserves stands at $27.67b: BB
      • Expatriates send $1.99b in remittances in first 21 days of June 
        Expatriates send $1.99b in remittances in first 21 days of June 
  • Development
    • Global funding cuts could force 6 million more children out of school in the coming year
      Global funding cuts could force 6 million more children out of school in the coming year
    • UNICEF warns of fallout from education funding cuts
      UNICEF warns of fallout from education funding cuts
    • UN rights chief warns of renewed atrocities in Myanmar
      UN rights chief warns of renewed atrocities in Myanmar
    • Environment
      • Deadly quakes rattle eastern Afghanistan
        Deadly quakes rattle eastern Afghanistan
      • Norway sinkhole swallows motorway and railway, killing one
        Norway sinkhole swallows motorway and railway, killing one
      • Typhoon Kajiki toll rises to five in Thailand
        Typhoon Kajiki toll rises to five in Thailand
      • Disaster
    • Education
      • Global funding cuts could force 6 million more children out of school in the coming year
        Global funding cuts could force 6 million more children out of school in the coming year
      • 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
    • 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
      • UNICEF warns of fallout from education funding cuts
        UNICEF warns of fallout from education funding cuts
      • UN rights chief warns of renewed atrocities in Myanmar
        UN rights chief warns of renewed atrocities in Myanmar
      • UN experts slam ‘widespread impunity’ in Burundi
        UN experts slam ‘widespread impunity’ in Burundi
    • NGO
      • CARE launches global partnership with iDE and IDinsight to expand sanitation in rural areas
        CARE launches global partnership with iDE and IDinsight to expand sanitation in rural areas
      • BRAC and Denmark partner to strengthen water security and climate resilience in the coastal area of Bangladesh
        BRAC and Denmark partner to strengthen water security and climate resilience in the coastal area of Bangladesh
      • The Kaiser and Wendy Zaman Fellowship is announced by BRAC
        The Kaiser and Wendy Zaman Fellowship is announced by BRAC
  • Culture
    • Vogue appoints Chloe Malle to replace fashion doyenne Wintour
      Vogue appoints Chloe Malle to replace fashion doyenne Wintour
    • Russian composer Rodion Shchedrin dies aged 92: Bolshoi
      Russian composer Rodion Shchedrin dies aged 92: Bolshoi
    • Jennifer Lawrence to get San Sebastian Festival award
      Jennifer Lawrence to get San Sebastian Festival award
    • Arts
      • SM Sultan’s 101st birth anniversary today
        SM Sultan’s 101st birth anniversary today
      • Japan-Bangladesh cultural ties deepen through joint art exhibition
        Japan-Bangladesh cultural ties deepen through joint art exhibition
      • The Kingdom Of The Netherlands’ Embassy And Dhaka Flow Present: Transformation: The Art Of Alchemy
        The Kingdom Of The Netherlands’ Embassy And Dhaka Flow Present: Transformation: The Art Of Alchemy
    • Celebrity
      • Vogue appoints Chloe Malle to replace fashion doyenne Wintour
        Vogue appoints Chloe Malle to replace fashion doyenne Wintour
      • Russian composer Rodion Shchedrin dies aged 92: Bolshoi
        Russian composer Rodion Shchedrin dies aged 92: Bolshoi
      • Jennifer Lawrence to get San Sebastian Festival award
        Jennifer Lawrence to get San Sebastian Festival award
    • 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
      • Vogue appoints Chloe Malle to replace fashion doyenne Wintour
        Vogue appoints Chloe Malle to replace fashion doyenne Wintour
      • 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
    • TV Show
      • Disney settles Trump-supporting ‘Star Wars’ actor lawsuit
        Disney settles Trump-supporting ‘Star Wars’ actor lawsuit
      • 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
    • Movie
      • Clooney and Netflix team up for Venice festival spotlight
        Clooney and Netflix team up for Venice festival spotlight
      • ‘Fantastic Four’ stretches lead to second week at the box office
        ‘Fantastic Four’ stretches lead to second week at the box office
      • ‘Wonder Woman’ star opens Jerusalem film festival with call to end war
        ‘Wonder Woman’ star opens Jerusalem film festival with call to end war
    • Music
      • Russian composer Rodion Shchedrin dies aged 92: Bolshoi
        Russian composer Rodion Shchedrin dies aged 92: Bolshoi
      • Tanjina Toma Honoured with Prestigious 71 Media Vision Award for Transforming Lives through Music
        Tanjina Toma Honoured with Prestigious 71 Media Vision Award for Transforming Lives through Music
      • Tech CEO Under Investigation After Coldplay Kiss Cam Incident Goes Viral
        Tech CEO Under Investigation After Coldplay Kiss Cam Incident Goes Viral
    • Photography
      • Mountaineers’ ‘From Sea to Summit’ Exhibition Inaugurated at National Museum
        Mountaineers’ ‘From Sea to Summit’ Exhibition Inaugurated at National Museum
      • 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
    • 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
    • The union of Hyundai Motor to stage partial strikes over three days this week in South Korea
      The union of Hyundai Motor to stage partial strikes over three days this week in South Korea
    • Antitrust cases against US tech giants
      Antitrust cases against US tech giants
    • Renault appointed former Mercedes-Benz vice president Katrin Adt as managing director of Dacia brand
      Renault appointed former Mercedes-Benz vice president Katrin Adt as managing director of Dacia brand
    • Technology
      • Antitrust cases against US tech giants
        Antitrust cases against US tech giants
      • BTRC sets minimum 4G speed at 10 Mbps
        BTRC sets minimum 4G speed at 10 Mbps
      • Meta probed over AI chatbot talk with children
        Meta probed over AI chatbot talk with children
    • 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
      • The union of Hyundai Motor to stage partial strikes over three days this week in South Korea
        The union of Hyundai Motor to stage partial strikes over three days this week in South Korea
      • Renault appointed former Mercedes-Benz vice president Katrin Adt as managing director of Dacia brand
        Renault appointed former Mercedes-Benz vice president Katrin Adt as managing director of Dacia brand
      • Shares in electric vehicle maker BYD slid on Monday
        Shares in electric vehicle maker BYD slid on Monday
    • Space
      • US astronaut Jim Lovell, the commander of the Apollo 13, dies at 97
        US astronaut Jim Lovell, the commander of the Apollo 13, dies at 97
      • Five astronauts began their descent back down to Earth on a SpaceX capsule
        Five astronauts began their descent back down to Earth on a SpaceX capsule
      • 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
  • Health
    • Dhaka City Physiotherapy Hospital and MetLife Sign MoU to Enhance Healthcare Access
      Dhaka City Physiotherapy Hospital and MetLife Sign MoU to Enhance Healthcare Access
    • Canada measles cases pass 4,500, highest count in Americas
      Canada measles cases pass 4,500, highest count in Americas
    • Bayer in $1.3 bn deal for cancer drug candidate
      Bayer in $1.3 bn deal for cancer drug candidate
    • Disease
      • Canada measles cases pass 4,500, highest count in Americas
        Canada measles cases pass 4,500, highest count in Americas
      • Over 640,000 children under five at risk as cholera spreads in Sudan’s North Darfur State
        Over 640,000 children under five at risk as cholera spreads in Sudan’s North Darfur State
      • World Hepatitis Day observed
        World Hepatitis Day observed
    • 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
      • Bayer in $1.3 bn deal for cancer drug candidate
        Bayer in $1.3 bn deal for cancer drug candidate
      • AstraZeneca quarterly net profit jumps on record US growth
        AstraZeneca quarterly net profit jumps on record US growth
      • 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
    • 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
    • U-17 women’s football team leaves for Bhutan 
      U-17 women’s football team leaves for Bhutan 
    • Asif Mahmud joins symbolic marathon on Dhaka’s streets
      Asif Mahmud joins symbolic marathon on Dhaka’s streets
    • MoU inked between Bangladesh & WEU to promote traditional sports
      MoU inked between Bangladesh & WEU to promote traditional sports
    • 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
      • Asif Mahmud joins symbolic marathon on Dhaka’s streets
        Asif Mahmud joins symbolic marathon on Dhaka’s streets
      • Pantonix Tiger Run Dhaka-2025: registration is open for this year’s roar!
        Pantonix Tiger Run Dhaka-2025: registration is open for this year’s roar!
      • The end of Olympic escapism for gloomy France
        The end of Olympic escapism for gloomy France
    • Baseball
    • Travel
      • Saudi tourism unveils global campaign featuring Ronaldo
        Saudi tourism unveils global campaign featuring Ronaldo
      • Int’l flight operations to start at Cox’s Bazar Airport in Oct: Sk Bashir 
        Int’l flight operations to start at Cox’s Bazar Airport in Oct: Sk Bashir 
      • Korean Air purchases over 100 Boeing aircraft
        Korean Air purchases over 100 Boeing aircraft
      • 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
        • Int’l flight operations to start at Cox’s Bazar Airport in Oct: Sk Bashir 
          Int’l flight operations to start at Cox’s Bazar Airport in Oct: Sk Bashir 
        • Korean Air purchases over 100 Boeing aircraft
          Korean Air purchases over 100 Boeing aircraft
        • Adviser visits HSIA to review measures against airfare hike
          Adviser visits HSIA to review measures against airfare hike
      • 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
    September 4, 2025