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Turkish Superstar Burak Özçivit coming to Bangladesh
Russia and Iran working to create single BRICS currency: Iranian envoy
US says Arab-proposed peacekeepers could hinder anti-Hamas campaign
Politics
India downplays US sanctions threat over Iran port deal
US tries to rebuild trust with Bangladesh: Lu
Sunak says UK at ‘crossroads’ but refuses to call election
War & Conflict
Five Israeli troops killed by friendly fire in Gaza
Sudan facing ‘inferno’ of violence, crushing aid holdups: UN
Erdogan says Israel will ‘set sights’ on Turkey if Hamas defeated
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
JAAGO Foundation Trust hosts a two-day youth capacity-building training program in Rajbari
Brazil announces aid to families as Lula visits flooded south
U.S. Ambassador to UN Agencies in Rome Calls for Urgent and Sustained Support for Rohingya Refugees and their host communities in Bangladesh
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
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
More war debris in Gaza than Ukraine: UN
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
Turkish Superstar Burak Özçivit coming to Bangladesh
100 years of British royal photography goes on display in London
The Cannes Film Festival got rolling with a strong day for female representation
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
Turkish Superstar Burak Özçivit coming to Bangladesh
Angelina Jolie accused of steering kids away from Brad Pitt
Taylor Swift’s tour arrives to shake up Europe
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
Remastered Beatles movie ‘Let It Be’ gets long-awaited re-release
Cannes Film Festival workers call for a strike
French Palme d’Or winner Laurent Cantet dies
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
T20 World Cup: Bangladesh team reach Houston
Netflix to stream two National Football League games on Christmas Day this year
18 years on, Germany hopes to relive World Cup ‘fairytale’ with Euro 2024
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
18 years on, Germany hopes to relive World Cup ‘fairytale’ with Euro 2024
Arsenal braced for Emery reunion as title race heats up
Suarez was on target but Miami held; Cincinnati draw
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
Airbus Helicopters showcased an experimental half-plane, half-helicopter
China fully allows visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups via cruise ships
Dubai’s Emirates Group announced annual profits of $5.1 billion
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
Nepal’s ‘Everest Man’ claims record 29th summit
Nepalis demand safeguards a decade after deadly Everest disaster
Climbers to pay $13 fee on popular Mount Fuji trail
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 18, 2024
June2020
The UK commits to helping Bangladesh, Rohingyas amid pandemic
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 24, 2020
The United Kingdom (UK) now reiterated its commitment to give support to Bangladesh and forcibly displaced Rohingyas, sheltered in the country in this unique crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic. “Coronavirus is the biggest public health...
Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation owned hotels and motels will give 50% off
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 24, 2020
The Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation (BPC) has determined to offer non-seasonal discounts to the tourists in BPC owned hotels and motels located in Cox’s Bazar and Kuakata. BPC took the decision on Wednesday (24 June), informing other...
Kim cancels plan for military action against Seoul
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 24, 2020
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has canceled plans to take military action against South Korea. The country’s state media reported this on Wednesday. Pyongyang has recently sharply criticized Seoul for distributing anti-North Korean leaflets. North...
CHTDB donated oxygen cylinders to the three hill districts hospitals
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Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Jun 24, 2020
As promised earlier by the Chittagong Hill Tracts Development Board, they have donated 45 oxygen cylinders for government hospitals in the three hill districts. Earlier, the three districts were supposed to get a total of 48...
UN calls on Israel to stop West Bank settlement expansion
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Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Jun 24, 2020
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on Israel to scrap plans to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank. He said, ‘This is a serious violation of international law’. Guterres made the call in a report...
David Luiz agrees Arsenal contract extension
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 24, 2020
Veteran defender David Luiz has confirmed a new one-year deal with English football club Arsenal, the club announced on Wednesday. The 33-year-old Brazilian footballer joined the Gunners last year from Chelsea on an initial 12-month deal....
Huawei connects the China medical expert team with Bangladesh
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 24, 2020
12 video conference sessions have been conducted among Chinese medical expert team and departments of Bangladesh government, its medical institutions, designated hospitals and relevant United Nations organizations through the telepresence meeting room of Huawei Technologies (Bangladesh)...
The 10th edition of ‘Dhaka Lit Fest’ is postponed due to Corona
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 24, 2020
The tenth edition of Dhaka Lit Fest (DLF) is being postponed due to the global coronavirus situation.”Dhaka Lit Fest”, which marks its commitment to promoting Dhaka, and Bangladeshi literature and culture to the world was supposed...
Didi Chuxing plans to operate more than a million self-driving vehicles by 2030
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 24, 2020
Chinese ride-hailing firm Didi Chuxing says it plans to operate over 1,000,000 self-driving vehicles by the end of this decade. The robotaxis are to be deployed in places where ride-hailing drivers are less available, as stated by Meng Xing,...
IOM organizing transport for hundreds of stranded Tajik migrants to go home
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 24, 2020
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is helping the voluntary return home of hundreds of Tajik migrants stranded at the Kazakhstan/Uzbekistan border due to restrictions inflicted in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic. The group of 650...
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