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Khamenei tells Iranians to ‘not worry’ after president’s helicopter accident
Biden tells University students, ‘I hear’ Gaza protests
UN aid chief warns of ‘apocalyptic’ consequences of Gaza shortages
Politics
Dhaka believes India, China can resolve Rohingya crisis: FM
India downplays US sanctions threat over Iran port deal
US tries to rebuild trust with Bangladesh: Lu
War & Conflict
UN aid chief warns of ‘apocalyptic’ consequences of Gaza shortages
Five Israeli troops killed by friendly fire in Gaza
Sudan facing ‘inferno’ of violence, crushing aid holdups: UN
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
Russia and Iran working to create single BRICS currency: Iranian envoy
Toshiba to cut up to 4,000 jobs domestically
Siemens to sell its large motors and drives business Innomotics to KPS Capital Partners
Economy
Russia and Iran working to create single BRICS currency: Iranian envoy
US consumer inflation eased slightly last month
Japan’s economy suffered a worse-than-expected contraction in Q1
Corporate
Bangladesh’s outlook remains bright: HSBC
Emirates Group records $5.1 bn in annual profit, setting new record
Microsoft, Amazon to invest billions in French tech
Stock Exchange
Asian equities rallied on Thursday
Europe’s main stock markets steadied at the start of trading on Tuesday
China to start selling an initial batch of long-dated bonds this week
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
UN aid chief warns of ‘apocalyptic’ consequences of Gaza shortages
JAAGO Foundation Trust hosts a two-day youth capacity-building training program in Rajbari
Brazil announces aid to families as Lula visits flooded south
Environment
Brazil announces aid to families as Lula visits flooded south
Bangladesh Meteorological Department heatwave alert in Bangladesh for the next 48 hours
Early forest fires prompt evacuations in Canada
Disaster
Education
National Textbook Festival tomorrow
New Zealand to ban cellphones in schools
AAA honors distinguished alumni for contributions to Bangladesh’s advancement
Gender
The Cannes Film Festival got rolling with a strong day for female representation
First Arab woman to graduate NASA training shoots for the Moon
Bangladeshi Activist Jannatul Ferdous is listed in BBC 100 Women 2023
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
UN aid chief warns of ‘apocalyptic’ consequences of Gaza shortages
U.S. Ambassador to UN Agencies in Rome Calls for Urgent and Sustained Support for Rohingya Refugees and their host communities in Bangladesh
UN votes symbolically in favor of Palestinian membership
NGO
JAAGO Foundation Trust hosts a two-day youth capacity-building training program in Rajbari
Ceres supports the idea of a West Coast regional energy market
Discussion sessions held on death, dying, suffering, and palliative care at the Bandar
Culture
Emma Stone in new twisted comedy after Coppola epic Divides Cannes
Cannes stars take discreet stances on Gaza war
Turkish Superstar Burak Özçivit coming to Bangladesh
Arts
$27.7 Million Bacon Tops New York art auction sales
Picasso’s ‘Woman with a Watch’ fetches $139 mn at auction
Picasso masterpiece to fetch $120 mn in November auction
Celebrity
Emma Stone in new twisted comedy after Coppola epic Divides Cannes
Cannes stars take discreet stances on Gaza war
Turkish Superstar Burak Özçivit coming to Bangladesh
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
Emma Stone in new twisted comedy after Coppola epic Divides Cannes
Cannes stars take discreet stances on Gaza war
Remastered Beatles movie ‘Let It Be’ gets long-awaited re-release
Music
Taylor Swift’s tour arrives to shake up Europe
Remastered Beatles movie ‘Let It Be’ gets long-awaited re-release
Russian band arrested mid-concert over ‘Nazi symbols’
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
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
Toyota to test new Hilux pickup truck to assess its performance ahead of manufacturing the vehicle in Thailand
Reddit partnered with OpenAI to bring its content to popular chatbot ChatGPT
Ford asked its electric-vehicle suppliers to reduce costs in an attempt to support profitability
Technology
Reddit partnered with OpenAI to bring its content to popular chatbot ChatGPT
AI cameras tested in Cannes ahead of the Olympics
United States and China to hold their first talks on artificial intelligence
Gadgets
Colorado law protects brain data captured by gadgets
China’s Xiaomi to enter cut-throat EV market for the first time
realme smartphones available at incredible prices on Daraz
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
Toyota to test new Hilux pickup truck to assess its performance ahead of manufacturing the vehicle in Thailand
Ford asked its electric-vehicle suppliers to reduce costs in an attempt to support profitability
Honda to double investment in its electric vehicle strategy to $65 billion by 2030
Space
Boeing Starliner crewed mission was postponed to May 17
Boeing’s Starliner set for first crewed mission to ISS
Japanese astronaut to be first non-American to set foot on Moon
Health
The US proposes reclassifying marijuana as a low-risk drug
Cardiovascular diseases kill 10,000 Europeans a day: WHO
US FDA Says Pasteurized milk is safe as Bird Flu Spread in cows
Disease
US FDA Says Pasteurized milk is safe as Bird Flu Spread in cows
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
Doctor’s Opinion
Do you know about kidney disease?
We neglect primary HIV prevention at our peril
Pharmaceuticals
The US proposes reclassifying marijuana as a low-risk drug
WHO approves Simpler cholera vaccine
Novo Nordisk notched a win in race to boost output of obesity drug Wegovy, with its parent company announcing to buy Catalent
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
Barcelona romp to Spanish cup on women’s quadruple charge
T20 World Cup: Bangladesh team reach Houston
Netflix to stream two National Football League games on Christmas Day this year
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
T20 World Cup: Bangladesh team reach Houston
Smith axed as Australia name T20 World Cup squad
Former England cricketer Panesar to stand for election
BPL
IPL
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Football
Barcelona romp to Spanish cup on women’s quadruple charge
18 years on, Germany hopes to relive World Cup ‘fairytale’ with Euro 2024
Arsenal braced for Emery reunion as title race heats up
FIFA World Cup 2018
Tennis
Nadal signs up for 2024 Laver Cup in Berlin
Thompson downs Ruud to win maiden ATP crown
Nadal confirms Brisbane return ahead of Australian Open
Athletics
Sara Curtis, the Italian swimmer breaking records and barriers
Morales Williams 400m indoor record won’t count: officials
Ahmed Hafnaoui wants to be Tunisia’s greatest Olympian
Baseball
Travel
Babar Ali: Another Bangladeshi achieves Everest success
Airbus Helicopters showcased an experimental half-plane, half-helicopter
China fully allows visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups via cruise ships
Destination
China fully allows visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups via cruise ships
Nepalis demand safeguards a decade after deadly Everest disaster
Russia to invest $16.4 bln in seaside resorts: Deputy PM
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
Airbus Helicopters showcased an experimental half-plane, half-helicopter
Dubai’s Emirates Group announced annual profits of $5.1 billion
Upstart Australian budget airline Bonza suspends flights
Adventure
Babar Ali: Another Bangladeshi achieves Everest success
Nepal’s ‘Everest Man’ claims record 29th summit
Nepalis demand safeguards a decade after deadly Everest disaster
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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Baltimore bridge collapsed
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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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May 19, 2024
January2020
Amazon ordered 40 electric vans from Deutsche Post’s StreetScooter unit for deliveries
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 16, 2020
Amazon.com has ordered 40 electric vans from Deutsche Post’s StreetScooter unit for deliveries in the German city of Munich as part of the plan to be carbon neutral by 2040, the online retailer said on Wednesday. StreetScooter...
BlackRock Inc beat analysts’ estimates for quarterly profit on Wednesday
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 16, 2020
BlackRock Inc, the world’s largest asset manager, beat analysts’ estimates for quarterly profit on Wednesday, helped by strong flows into its exchange-traded fund business that boosted overall assets under management to a record $7.43 trillion. A...
General Motors to move over 1,350 hourly employees at its assembly plants into full-time jobs
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 16, 2020
General Motors Co. said on Wednesday more than 1,350 hourly employees at its assembly plants in the United States will transition into full-time roles in the first quarter of 2020. The employees are from 14 General...
First drone and data academy opens in Africa to improve service delivery for children
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 14, 2020
The first African Drone and Data Academy (ADDA) opened in Lilongwe, Malawi, UNICEF announced. The move is part of efforts to promote the use of drones in programs and services that will impact the lives of...
The script submission for the 27th International Radio Playwriting Competition started
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 14, 2020
The script submission for the 27th International Radio Playwriting Competition has already started, and it will end on January 31, 2020. The global competition, hosted by BBC World Service and the British Council, offers the unique...
Samsung kickstarts new year with amazing product deals in Bangladesh
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 14, 2020
Samsung Electronics Bangladesh has started a new decade with amazing new prices of its wide range of televisions, refrigerators and washing machines for the customers. Under this new and affordable pricing, customers will now be able...
THE BODY SHOP launches second store in Bangladesh
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 14, 2020
Celebrating its second year of operations in Bangladesh, The Body Shop, the original, British-born, ethical cosmetics brand, has extended their retail footmark in the country by opening their second outlet at Bashundhara City. The outlet is...
A new outbreak of bird flu reported in Poland on Monday
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 14, 2020
A new outbreak of bird flu was reported in Poland on Monday, with around 6,000 geese now set to be exterminated, a regional spokesman confirmed to Reuters, adding to about half a dozen cases already detected...
Drowning death rates lower in states that regulate swimming in oceans, rivers and lakes
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 14, 2020
Drowning death rates are three to four times lower in states that regulate swimming in oceans, rivers and lakes, a U.S. study suggests. Researchers examined data on so-called open-water drownings for all 50 states from 2012...
Visa Inc to buy startup Plaid Inc in a $5.3 billion deal
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 14, 2020
Visa Inc said on Monday it agreed to buy privately held software startup Plaid Inc in a $5.3 billion deal that will boost the payments giant’s access to the booming financial technology space. The transaction highlights...
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