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Israel says delayed Iran’s presumed nuclear programme by two years
Bangladesh and ADB Sign $1.3 Billion in Loans for Infrastructure, Financial Stability, and Climate Resilience
UK probes Amazon over suspected late payments to food suppliers
Politics
Trump lands in Canada for G7 summit
Argentina’s Kirchner says will hand herself in next week
Israeli embassies in US, UK among several closing worldwide
War & Conflict
Israel says delayed Iran’s presumed nuclear programme by two years
Putin, Xi ‘strongly condemn’ Israeli strikes on Iran, urge diplomatic solution
Israel minister says Iran leader ‘can no longer exist’ after hospital hit
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
UK probes Amazon over suspected late payments to food suppliers
Japanese auto exports to the United States fell almost a quarter in May
Thai exports rose at their fastest pace for three years in May
Economy
Thai exports rose at their fastest pace for three years in May
British inflation eased less than expected in May
The Swiss National Bank cut interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to zero percent
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
Asian stocks fell on Thursday
ACC files case against Shakib Al Hassan, 14 others for share scam
Oil prices jump after Trump’s warning, stocks extend gains
Forex
Forex reserves stands at $26.79b: BB
Bangladesh Bank allows mobile operators to receive roaming bills in Taka
Turkish lira hits historic low against dollar as Istanbul mayor detained
Development
ADB to give $500m to stabilize, reform banking sector in Bangladesh
World Bank seeks more transparency in debt practices
UNDP supports digitalising judiciary, underpinning its independence, efficiency
Environment
Norway launches flagship large-scale carbon capture and storage project
Water level in 28 rivers rises, 88 falls: FFWC
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
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
UNDP supports digitalising judiciary, underpinning its independence, efficiency
UN scales back global aid plan due to ‘deepest funding cuts ever’
Five aid workers killed in Sudan attack on humanitarian convoy: UN
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
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
Yoga Beats Returns This International Yoga Day
Arts
‘Otopor, abar’ by Sheikh Lana
First-ever AI-driven design competition held
Saudi art biennale seeks to modernise Islamic tradition
Celebrity
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
Two more BTS megastars released from South Korea military service
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
Two more BTS megastars released from South Korea military service
‘Otopor, abar’ by Sheikh Lana
Russia’s revived Soviet music contest to take place in September
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
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
Malaysia sues Telegram over alleged malicious content
Technology
Malaysia sues Telegram over alleged malicious content
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
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
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
Philippine warned of a looming “public health emergency” as HIV infections soared
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
Japan’s Iwai wins Mexico crown for first LPGA title
Modric to leave Real Madrid after Club World Cup
Napoli move step closer to Serie A crown after win at fiery Lecce
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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
The end of Olympic escapism for gloomy France
Ethiopian Tamirat Tola wins Olympic men’s marathon
Fiji PM wins international athletics medal, at 75
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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November2019
Damage caused by western media to India is enormous: Francois Gautier
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Nava Thakuria
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Nov 2, 2019
Hinduism is the one of the religions today that accepts and respects all the other religions and Hindus are descendants of an ancient civilization in human history, but there are many western journalists and correspondents who...
Alibaba reported a better-than-expected 40% rise in second-quarter revenue
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News Hour Correspondent
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Nov 2, 2019
China’s Alibaba Group Holding Ltd reported a better-than-expected 40% rise in second-quarter revenue on Friday, powered by strong growth in its e-commerce and cloud computing businesses. The results come as the company gears up for its...
US reported 1,888 confirmed deaths from a mysterious respiratory illness tied to vaping
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News Hour Correspondent
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Nov 2, 2019
U.S. health officials on Thursday reported 1,888 confirmed and probable cases and 3 more deaths from a mysterious respiratory illness tied to vaping, taking the total death toll to 37. Last week, the Centers for Disease...
A multistate outbreak of salmonella linked to ground beef caused one death in California
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News Hour Correspondent
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Nov 2, 2019
A multistate outbreak of salmonella linked to ground beef has caused one death in California and eight hospitalizations, U.S. health officials said on Friday. A total of 10 people in six U.S. states were infected with...
Is Elon Musk disconnecting from Twitter?
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News Hour Correspondent
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Nov 2, 2019
Tesla chief Elon Musk fired off a tweet on Friday indicating that he is disconnecting from Twitter, perhaps in favor of popular news and discussion platform Reddit. Kicking the Twitter habit would be a radical change...
iFarmer won the title of best startup in Bangladesh at Seedstars Dhaka awards
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News Hour Correspondent
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Nov 2, 2019
On October the 26th through SeedstarsDhaka, iFarmer won the Bangladesh round of Seedstars World 2019 and will represent the nation at the Seedstars Summit in Switzerland to compete for up to USD 500,000 in equity investment...
HBO orders new ‘Game of Thrones’ series as it scraps another
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News Hour Correspondent
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Nov 2, 2019
HBO ordered 10 episodes of a “Game of Thrones” spinoff called “House of the Dragon,” the network said on Tuesday, shortly after reports emerged that the premium cable channel had nixed another series set in the...
Lady Gaga to play scandal-plagued Gucci wife in next feature film
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News Hour Correspondent
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Nov 2, 2019
Lady Gaga has lined up her next feature film and will play the wife of a murdered heir to the Gucci fashion dynasty, Hollywood media reported on Friday. Gaga, whose first lead movie role in “A...
Four killed in Halloween shooting in California
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Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Nov 2, 2019
At least four people were killed and several wounded in a shooting at a Halloween party near San Francisco, local authorities and media reported. The shooting took place at a rented Airbnb home around Thursday night...
African Development Bank announces record capital increase to $208 bn
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News Hour Correspondent
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Nov 2, 2019
The African Development Bank on Thursday announced the largest capital increase in its history, with an almost 125 percent jump from $93 billion to $208 billion. AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina hailed “a historic day” for the...
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