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Australian telco giant Telstra to slash up to 2,800 jobs
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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
Russian bid to counter weapons in space fails at UN Security Council
ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas officials
Australia police arrest 554 in domestic violence crackdown
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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
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Family Planning Commodity Shortages in Bangladesh: Implications for All
My Health, My Right: Context-Bangladesh
Can Good Internet Governance Stop Online Gender Based Violence?
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Australian telco giant Telstra to slash up to 2,800 jobs
Russia and Iran working to create single BRICS currency: Iranian envoy
Toshiba to cut up to 4,000 jobs domestically
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!
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Russian bid to counter weapons in space fails at UN Security Council
UN aid chief warns of ‘apocalyptic’ consequences of Gaza shortages
JAAGO Foundation Trust hosts a two-day youth capacity-building training program in Rajbari
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
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Russian bid to counter weapons in space fails at UN Security Council
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
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
Donald Trump biopic hits Cannes Film Festival
Narco sex-change musical is an early favourite at Cannes
Emma Stone in new twisted comedy after Coppola epic Divides Cannes
Arts
Japanese calligraphy workshop held in city
$27.7 Million Bacon Tops New York art auction sales
Picasso’s ‘Woman with a Watch’ fetches $139 mn at auction
Celebrity
Narco sex-change musical is an early favourite at Cannes
Emma Stone in new twisted comedy after Coppola epic Divides Cannes
Cannes stars take discreet stances on Gaza war
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
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‘The Crown’ set for final season
Disney+ adds subscribers amid cost-cutting campaign
‘Squid Game’ adds 8 new cast members to season 2
Movie
Donald Trump biopic hits Cannes Film Festival
Narco sex-change musical is an early favourite at Cannes
Emma Stone in new twisted comedy after Coppola epic Divides Cannes
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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December2020
Grameenphone wins 16 accolades at Bangladesh Brand Forum Digital Marketing Award 2020
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News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 15, 2020
Grameenphone has won 16 awards at the Bangladesh Brand Forum Digital Marketing Award 2020. Out of 650 nominations and 285 shortlisting from hundreds of brands, Grameenphone has secured 16 Awards for 15 campaigns in 11 categories....
Huawei hosted its second annual TrustInTech Summit
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News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 15, 2020
Huawei hosted its second annual TrustInTech Summit, which was attended by ICT industry experts, academia and economists from around the world. Speakers included Huawei’s Executive Director of the Board and President of the Carrier Business Group,...
Vaccines must prevent infection, disease progression and transmission to bring COVID-19 under control
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News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 15, 2020
An editorial co-authored by a member of the UK’s influential SAGE committee that advises the UK Government on COVID-19, and published in Anaesthesia (a journal of the Association of Anaesthetists) says that in order for the...
ISD celebrates 50th Victory Day of Bangladesh through an online assembly
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News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 15, 2020
To celebrate the 50th Victory Day of Bangladesh during this unusual time, International School Dhaka (ISD) has conducted an online assembly with students, parents, faculty, and staff members. The assembly was arranged to pay homage to...
Bomb kills deputy governor in Afghan capital
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News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 15, 2020
A deputy governor of Kabul province and his aide were killed Tuesday by a bomb in the Afghan capital, officials said, the latest in a wave of targeted killings in the country. Mahbobullah Mohebi died when...
ASEAN guides to accelerate digital integration for post-COVID economic recovery
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News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 15, 2020
To boost the regional recovery in the post-COVID 19 era, ASEAN should accelerate its digital integration which has the potential to generate a US $1 Trillion uplift in GDP by 2025, said Dr. Aladdin D. Rillo, Deputy Secretary-General for ASEAN...
realme unveiled realmeow to democratize trendsetting culture
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News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 15, 2020
realme has recently announced its designer toy, realmeow, as its Chief Trendsetting Officer to democratize trendsetting culture and showcase the diversified personality of the Gen-Z. As the 1st designer toy launched by a tech company, realmeow...
Brazil drug agency questions ‘transparency’ of China vaccine
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Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Dec 15, 2020
The Brazilian health regulator Anvisa on Monday accused China of using criteria that “are not transparent” to win emergency approval of its coronavirus vaccine CoronaVac, which is in the final phase of trials in Brazil. “The...
Studies show e-cigarettes reduce smoking related illnesses
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Guest Writer
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Dec 15, 2020
Three recent studies demonstrate the potential for improved health effects that can come from the use of e-cigarettes, when such vaping products are used on a permanent basis and the use of all tobacco products is...
“Our Lives, Our Health, Our Futures” programme information sharing meeting held in Bandarban
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News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 15, 2020
A sharing meeting of the “Our Lives, Our Health, Our Futures” programme has been taken place today, 15 December 2020 which was organized by Bangladesh Nari Progati Sangha (BNPS) and supported by AKS, GRAUS, and Tahzingdong....
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