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Iran ‘threats’ against UN nuclear watchdog ‘deeply troubling’: Germany
Iran judiciary says Israeli strike on Tehran’s Evin prison killed 71
France offers to help make Gaza food distribution safer
Politics
Embattled Thai PM reshuffles cabinet as crisis rages
Iran’s FM arrives in Istanbul for Arab League meeting: media
Trump lands in Canada for G7 summit
War & Conflict
France offers to help make Gaza food distribution safer
Iran could again enrich uranium ‘in matter of months’: IAEA chief
Iran holds state funeral for top brass slain in war with Israel
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
BEZA, ADB ink deal to install solar power plant at NSEZ
US inflation edges up as Trump renews criticism of Fed chief
Nike profits sink but company says it is turning a corner
Economy
US inflation edges up as Trump renews criticism of Fed chief
Expatriates send $1.99b in remittances in first 21 days of June
Thai exports rose at their fastest pace for three years in May
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 $27.67b: BB
Expatriates send $1.99b in remittances in first 21 days of June
Forex reserves stands at $26.79b: BB
Development
Pakistan flash floods kill 11: local officials
UN officials say new Gaza aid system leads to mass killings
UN warns of Sudanese conflict ‘spill over’ in C.Africa
Environment
Pakistan flash floods kill 11: local officials
Norway launches flagship large-scale carbon capture and storage project
Water level in 28 rivers rises, 88 falls: FFWC
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
UN officials say new Gaza aid system leads to mass killings
UN warns of Sudanese conflict ‘spill over’ in C.Africa
UN Charter: a founding document violated and ignored
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
Chief Adviser urges Meta to tackle disinformation more effectively
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
Technology
Chief Adviser urges Meta to tackle disinformation more effectively
Malaysia sues Telegram over alleged malicious content
India grants licence to Musk’s Starlink
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
WHO says all Covid-19 origin theories still open, after inconclusive study
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
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
Govt plans to boost sports sponsorship thru CSR funds: Asif
Olympic balloon rises again in Paris
Japan’s Iwai wins Mexico crown for first LPGA title
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
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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November2020
Nearly half a million children in Nicaragua at risk from Hurricane Eta
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News Hour Correspondent
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Nov 4, 2020
Hurricane Eta hit Nicaragua early Tuesday as a powerful Category 4 storm, potentially impacting 1,227,000 people, including nearly 500,000 children (estimation based on data available from ADAM program from WFP). Eta could cause life-threatening storm surges,...
Walmart scrapped plans to use robots to keep track of its inventory
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News Hour Correspondent
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Nov 4, 2020
Retail giant Walmart has scrapped plans to use robots to keep track of its inventory. The world’s largest supermarket chain said it had ended its partnership with Bossa Nova Robotics, who made the roving robots. The...
US presidential election hung in the balance with a handful of states set to decide the outcome in the coming hours or days
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News Hour Correspondent
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Nov 4, 2020
The U.S. presidential election hung in the balance on Wednesday, with a handful of states set to decide the outcome in the coming hours or days, even as Donald Trump falsely claimed victory and made unfounded...
Marks & Spencer sank to the first loss in its 94 years
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News Hour Correspondent
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Nov 4, 2020
Marks & Spencer sank to the first loss in its 94 years as a publicly-listed company as the coronavirus crisis hit trading. In the six months to 26 September, the retailer made a loss of £87.6m,...
European stock markets volatile as uncertainty continues over US election outcome
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News Hour Correspondent
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Nov 4, 2020
European stock markets are volatile as uncertainty continues over the outcome of the US election. Shares in London, Paris and Frankfurt opened sharply lower after incumbent President Donald Trump vowed to launch a Supreme Court challenge,...
Case filed against Amitabh Bachchan for insulting religious sentiments
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News Hour Correspondent
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Nov 4, 2020
An FIR has been lodged against Bollywood legend Amitabh Bachchan. Big B and ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati’ show authorities have been accused of hurting the religious sentiments of Hindus. A question is asked to the contestant in...
Actor Vijay Raj arrested on sexual harassment charges
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News Hour Correspondent
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Nov 4, 2020
Again allegations of sexual harassment in Bollywood. This time, actor Vijay Raj was arrested on the charge of harassing a female crew member on the set of the shooting, Reports News every day. The actor was...
Jail Killing Day is observed with due dignity in Bangladesh
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News Hour Correspondent
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Nov 4, 2020
“Jail Killing Day” has been observed all over the country including the capital Dhaka on Tuesday with due dignity. The people of the country have remembered this one of the most barbaric black chapters in the...
Bangabandhu T20 Cup is going back one week
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News Hour Correspondent
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Nov 4, 2020
The Bangabandhu T20 Cup cricket tournament is one week behind. The decision was made to make the organization of this 5-team tournament a little brighter. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) is going to organize this tournament...
Biden defends Fauci after Trump threatens his dismissal
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News Hour Correspondent
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Nov 4, 2020
U.S. Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden supported Anthony Fauci on Monday after President Donald Trump hinted he may fire the nation’s top infectious disease expert after Election Day. “Last night, Trump declared he was going to...
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