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Heavy snow hits Turkey’s northeast as wildfires rage
Hamas says ready to start Gaza ceasefire talks ‘immediately’
Zelensky says agreed to work with Trump to ‘strengthen’ Ukraine air defences
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
Zelensky says agreed to work with Trump to ‘strengthen’ Ukraine air defences
Netanyahu vows to bring all Gaza hostages home
Trump urges 60-day Gaza ceasefire deal ahead of Netanyahu visit
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
Canada trade with US drops to ‘one of the lowest proportions on record’
China warns against trade deals that ‘hurt’ others after Vietnam-US pact
BB allows foreign currency in offshore banking units as collateral for taka loans
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
Renault books 9.5-bn-euro loss on Nissan shares
Asian stocks fell on Thursday
ACC files case against Shakib Al Hassan, 14 others for share scam
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
Relief coming for Europe after brutal heatwave
Pakistan flash floods kill 11: local officials
UN officials say new Gaza aid system leads to mass killings
Environment
Relief coming for Europe after brutal heatwave
Pakistan flash floods kill 11: local officials
Norway launches flagship large-scale carbon capture and storage project
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
Oasis fans converge as mega-tour kicks off in UK
Peru clinic that leaked Shakira medical record given hefty fine
Main Doctor in Matthew Perry Overdose Case to Plead Guilty to Ketamine Distribution
Arts
‘Otopor, abar’ by Sheikh Lana
First-ever AI-driven design competition held
Saudi art biennale seeks to modernise Islamic tradition
Celebrity
Oasis fans converge as mega-tour kicks off in UK
Peru clinic that leaked Shakira medical record given hefty fine
Main Doctor in Matthew Perry Overdose Case to Plead Guilty to Ketamine Distribution
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
Oasis fans converge as mega-tour kicks off in UK
Two more BTS megastars released from South Korea military service
‘Otopor, abar’ by Sheikh Lana
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
Suriname declared Malaria-free by WHO
WHO says all Covid-19 origin theories still open, after inconclusive study
13 more Covid-19 cases reported in country
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
MoU inked between Bangladesh & WEU to promote traditional sports
Pantonix Tiger Run Dhaka-2025: registration is open for this year’s roar!
Govt plans to boost sports sponsorship thru CSR funds: Asif
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
Pantonix Tiger Run Dhaka-2025: registration is open for this year’s roar!
The end of Olympic escapism for gloomy France
Ethiopian Tamirat Tola wins Olympic men’s marathon
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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July 5, 2025
July2021
US celebrity Bill Kasby released from jail
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 1, 2021
Popular US showbiz star Bill Cosby has been released from prison. On June 30, a federal court in Pennsylvania revoked Cosby’s sexual assault charge. The 83-year-old celebrity was released from a suburb of Philadelphia on the...
French court has set a nine-month deadline for the government to tackle climate change
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 1, 2021
France’s top administrative court on Thursday set a nine-month deadline for the government to take additional steps to achieve its goal of tackling climate change. In a lawsuit filed in the northern coastal city of Grand-Synth,...
Sentence of Zuma is unconstitutional: Jacob Zuma Foundation
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 1, 2021
The foundation, which represents former South African President Jacob Zuma, on Wednesday, strongly condemned the verdict, saying it was unconstitutional to sentence Zuma to 15 months in prison for contempt of court this week. News from...
European HR court refuses to hear case on Yasser Arafat death
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 1, 2021
The European Court of Human Rights on Thursday dropped a case brought by the widow and daughter of late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat, who has claimed the iconic Palestinian leader’s death was the result of poisoning,...
Veteran Indian actor Naseeruddin Shah hospitalized for pneumonia
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 1, 2021
Veteran Indian actor Naseeruddin Shah has been hospitalised for pneumonia. Presently He is reacting fine to his treatment, his manager has stated to the media. He has been under medical surveillance for the last two days....
Pinterest to ban all ads with weight loss language and imagery
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 1, 2021
Pinterest is banning all ads with weight loss language and imagery, including ads that idealize or denigrate certain body types, it said on Thursday. The digital pinboard site said it would also not allow ads with...
The world’s leading fashion brands fail to ensure gender equality
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 1, 2021
According to the recent Gender Index of the World Benchmarking Alliance, two-thirds of the 35 major brands in the apparel industry have not yet declared gender equality and women’s empowerment as public policies. In comparison, only...
MKS Instruments Inc to buy specialty chemicals group Atotech Ltd for about $5.1 billion
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 1, 2021
Semiconductor equipment maker MKS Instruments Inc said on Thursday it will buy specialty chemicals group Atotech Ltd for about $5.1 billion to expand its chip manufacturing offerings. The cash-and-stock deal includes $16.20 in cash and 0.0552...
Bangladesh recorded highest novel coronavirus deaths in a single day
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 1, 2021
Bangladesh today recorded 143 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) deaths, the highest number in a single day since its first detection on March 8 last year while 8,301 fresh cases were reported during the period. “The tally of...
Bangladesh Health Watch launches its repository of COVID-19 research
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 1, 2021
During the COVID-19 pandemic, a large volume of research has been conducted in Bangladesh by researchers both at home and abroad. These have substantially helped us understand various dimensions of the pandemic, its impact on health...
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