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Mexican mayoral candidate stabbed to death
North Korea conducts a test on ‘super-large warhead’: KCNA
Nature joins music platforms for a conservation project
Politics
Mexican mayoral candidate stabbed to death
Greece is eager to create a diplomatic presence in Dhaka
Netanyahu rival says Israel lost ‘deterrence’ against Iran
War & Conflict
North Korea conducts a test on ‘super-large warhead’: KCNA
French police detain intruder at Iranian consulate in Paris
Israel launches strike against Iran: US media
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
My Health, My Right: Context-Bangladesh
Can Good Internet Governance Stop Online Gender Based Violence?
My rebirth after a horrific day of April the 30th!
Interview
Book Review
Business
Nissan Motor slashed its annual operating profit estimate by 14.5%
Brazilian planemaker Embraer delivered 25 aircraft
Japanese inflation slowed to 2.6 percent in March
Economy
Japanese inflation slowed to 2.6 percent in March
Oil prices rallied and equities sank on Friday
Post-Brexit checks on UK-bound EU food imports delayed again: FT
Corporate
Disclaimer added in bKash apps to make ‘Send Money’ more secure
Tesla, Starlink entry on agenda when Musk heads to India
The leader of Indonesia and Apple’s CEO discuss investments
Stock Exchange
Europe’s main stock markets climbed at the opening bell on Tuesday
Social media company Reddit set for NYSE debut after IPO
European stock markets steady at open
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
Finance Ministers from Latin America and the Caribbean Target US$372 Billion Investment in Water and Sanitation
On the 10-year mark of the Chibok abductions, UNICEF urges action to secure children’s education in Nigeria
An entire generation of children in Sudan faces a catastrophe as the war enters its second year
Environment
Nature joins music platforms for a conservation project
Flydubai airline cancels flights to Iran: statement
Dubai reels from floods chaos after record rains
Disaster
Education
National Textbook Festival tomorrow
New Zealand to ban cellphones in schools
AAA honors distinguished alumni for contributions to Bangladesh’s advancement
Gender
First Arab woman to graduate NASA training shoots for the Moon
Bangladeshi Activist Jannatul Ferdous is listed in BBC 100 Women 2023
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham promotes equality and empowerment for girls on his first visit to India
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
WHO approves Simpler cholera vaccine
Humanitarian efforts in Gaza doomed without durable ceasefire: Russia’s UN envoy
UN officials in Lebanon urge Israel border de-escalation
NGO
Ceres supports the idea of a West Coast regional energy market
Discussion sessions held on death, dying, suffering, and palliative care at the Bandar
First vessel with aid for Gaza leaves Cyprus port: NGO
Culture
Two arrested for firing at Salman Khan’s home
Salman Rushdie to release ‘Knife’ memoir recounting stabbing
‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ from Marvel steal the show at CinemaCon
Arts
Picasso’s ‘Woman with a Watch’ fetches $139 mn at auction
Picasso masterpiece to fetch $120 mn in November auction
The debut solo show by artist Monon Muntaka opens today
Celebrity
Two arrested for firing at Salman Khan’s home
Welcome to the Beyonce rodeo: New Country Album Drops to praise
Trailblazing Black Oscar winner Louis Gossett Jr dead at 87
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
‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ from Marvel steal the show at CinemaCon
Algerian film industry vies for revival after decades of neglect
A-bomb saga ‘Oppenheimer’ finally opens in Japan
Music
Welcome to the Beyonce rodeo: New Country Album Drops to praise
Madonna to end ‘Celebration’ tour with free Copacabana show
Italian pianist Maurizio Pollini dies at 82
Photography
The debut solo show by artist Monon Muntaka opens today
The solo show ‘Maya’ by Syed Muhammad Zakir opens on July 22 in Dhaka
French war photographer Marie-Laure de Decker dead at 75
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
Honda to invest 4.2 billion reais in its Itirapina plant in Brazil by 2030
Lululemon Athletica to close its distribution center in the state of Washington at the end of the year
Tesla is recalling 3,878 Cybertrucks to fix an accelerator pedal pad, NHTSA Said
Technology
Disclaimer added in bKash apps to make ‘Send Money’ more secure
Apple announces Vietnam spending boost as CEO visits Hanoi
X gives free blue check to big follower accounts
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
Honda to invest 4.2 billion reais in its Itirapina plant in Brazil by 2030
Lululemon Athletica to close its distribution center in the state of Washington at the end of the year
Tesla is recalling 3,878 Cybertrucks to fix an accelerator pedal pad, NHTSA Said
Space
Japanese astronaut to be first non-American to set foot on Moon
‘Spectacular’ total eclipse leaves North Americans spellbound
South Korea says second spy satellite successfully placed in orbit
Health
H5N1 strain of bird flu found in milk: WHO
WHO approves Simpler cholera vaccine
My Health, My Right: Context-Bangladesh
Disease
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
AI-SAROSH is hosting Workshop on “Artificial Intelligence for Sexual and Reproductive Health for South Asia”
Doctor’s Opinion
Do you know about kidney disease?
We neglect primary HIV prevention at our peril
Pharmaceuticals
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
Novo Nordisk’s net profit soared by 51 percent last year
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
Mushtaq Ahmed appointed Bangladesh spin bowling coach
England spin great Derek Underwood dead at 78
Arsenal braced for Emery reunion as title race heats up
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
Mushtaq Ahmed appointed Bangladesh spin bowling coach
England spin great Derek Underwood dead at 78
Venues announced for England Tests in New Zealand
BPL
IPL
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Football
Arsenal braced for Emery reunion as title race heats up
Suarez was on target but Miami held; Cincinnati draw
Suarez comes off the bench for a brace as Miami beat DC without Messi
FIFA World Cup 2018
Tennis
Thompson downs Ruud to win maiden ATP crown
Nadal confirms Brisbane return ahead of Australian Open
US Open drama as semis halted by climate protest
Athletics
Morales Williams 400m indoor record won’t count: officials
Ahmed Hafnaoui wants to be Tunisia’s greatest Olympian
Ronaldo earns Guinness World Records title as highest-paid athlete of 2023
Baseball
Travel
Brazilian planemaker Embraer delivered 25 aircraft
Nepalis demand safeguards a decade after deadly Everest disaster
Australia sees a fall in annual food consumption for the first time
Destination
Nepalis demand safeguards a decade after deadly Everest disaster
Russia to invest $16.4 bln in seaside resorts: Deputy PM
Australia to reopen its borders to vaccinated travellers this month
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
Brazilian planemaker Embraer delivered 25 aircraft
US officials probing Boeing whistleblower claims on 787, 777
US-Bangla Airlines adds 2nd wide-body aircraft
Adventure
Nepalis demand safeguards a decade after deadly Everest disaster
Climbers to pay $13 fee on popular Mount Fuji trail
The official opening of Bangladesh Adventure Tourism Association (BATA) has been announced
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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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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April 20, 2024
May2020
Madonna says she has had COVID-19
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 7, 2020
“Queen of Pop” Madonna announced on Thursday that she has had the coronavirus (COVID-19) and this is the reason she had to cancel a concert in Paris last February, though she is not currently sick. Madonna...
Bangladesh cricket stars want IPL-like Icon culture in BPL
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 7, 2020
In a bid to involve with the team more passionately and build a team culture as well as bonding, Bangladesh star players urged the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) governing council to instruct the franchise to sing...
Around 2.4mn newborns are expected in Bangladesh during the pandemic period
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 7, 2020
According to UNICEF, an estimated number of 2.4 million babies will be born in Bangladesh under the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic. Bangladesh ranked 9 in terms of the highest predicted number of births for 9...
Japan to approve Remdesivir for coronavirus treatment
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 7, 2020
Japan is progressing to authorize the antiviral drug Remdesivir to treat coronavirus patients, the govt. said, with an eye fixed to approving another medication Avigan this month. Japan is going to be the second country to...
Kumar Sangakkara set to serve extra year as MCC president
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 7, 2020
Sri Lankan legend Kumar Sangakkara is going to serve an extra year as Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) president as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Presidents of the MCC, the heirs of London’s legendary Lord’s Cricket...
Bangladesh Cricket Board is waiting for government’s green signal
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 7, 2020
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is unwilling to resume cricket again in the country without a green signal from the government itself. Right after the Coronavirus outbreak, BCB stopped all kind of sports activities around the country....
China claims that the whole country now at low virus risk
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 7, 2020
China announced the country is now at low coronavirus risk as its number of new cases falls to near zero and no new deaths have been reported from COVID-19 in almost one month. China Authorities shutdown...
Australia and UNDP working with Bangladesh in combating COVID-19
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 7, 2020
Australia has joined hands with the united nations Development Programme (UNDP) to support the govt. of Bangladesh to fight COVID-19. With help from the Australian Government, UNDP can provide technical help to the Bangladesh government for...
Coronavirus is more damaging for the US than Pearl Harbor or 9/11
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 7, 2020
President Donald Trump renewed his criticism of China on Wednesday over the global coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and declared it has been worse for the United States than Pearl Harbor and the 9/11 attack. As Germany revealed...
WHO urged to invest now to fight next pandemic
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Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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May 7, 2020
The World Health Organization (WHO) asked countries to invest more in their healthcare systems to get it fit to fight the next pandemic rather than struggling around with panic that when it hits. WHO Director-General Tedros...
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