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Trump names Kristi Noem as US Homeland Security chief
Bangladesh Bank asks banks not to delay LC payments
Singapore’s high commissioner meets Army Chief
Politics
Trump names Musk to ‘efficiency’ post as team takes shape
Sri Lanka’s leftist president faces first parliament test
Kremlin denies call between Putin and Trump
War & Conflict
Myanmar ethnic armed group says 11 killed in airstrike on teashop
North Korea ratifies defence treaty with Russia
Blaze near Jerusalem after missile from Yemen intercepted: army
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?
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Business
Bangladesh Bank asks banks not to delay LC payments
Spirit Airlines in constructive discussion with its creditors
Shares in Samsung Electronics fell to their lowest level in more than four years
Economy
The dollar started in a cautious mood on Monday
China consumer prices rise at slower rate in October
China’s consumer inflation rate slowed in October
Corporate
EBL to finance two ICDDR,B projects
China’s Hisense first sponsor of new Club World Cup
BRAC Bank launches leadership programme for women
Stock Exchange
Asian markets fell again on Wednesday
Asia’s markets rally stuttered on Friday
Most Asian markets turned lower on Tuesday
Forex
Dollar price hiked to Tk119.4 for remittance
Remittance hits 47-month high
Forex reserves cross $27b: Bangladesh Bank
Development
UNICEF aids children and families hit by Typhoons Kristine and Leon; residents brace for more storms
The residents of 2,500 villages ordered to evacuate as Severe Tropical Storm Toraji approached the northern Philippines
Over 130 homes lost in California wildfire as winds abate for now
Environment
The residents of 2,500 villages ordered to evacuate as Severe Tropical Storm Toraji approached the northern Philippines
Over 130 homes lost in California wildfire as winds abate for now
Indonesia volcano catapults vast ash tower into sky
Disaster
Education
Australia to cap foreign student numbers at 270,000
Prof Niaz Ahmed Khan appointed as Dhaka University VC
HSC exams likely to resume Sept 11
Gender
Melinda French Gates donates $1bn for women’s issues
The Cannes Film Festival got rolling with a strong day for female representation
First Arab woman to graduate NASA training shoots for the Moon
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
Bangladesh Permanent Representative to UN elected ICSC member
Turkey presses UN for arms embargo on Israel in joint letter
UN urges ‘realistic’ solution in Western Sahara
NGO
Discussion Meeting on Palliative Care Held in Narayanganj to Raise Public Awareness and Support
BRAC Healthcare is now open in Siddheswari
Algeria has turned back 20,000 migrants to Niger this year: NGO
Culture
UK writer Samantha Harvey wins 2024 Booker with space novel
Nazrul’s works set platform to forge closer Bangladesh, India tie: Verma
Dua Lipa cancels Indonesia leg of tour over unsafe staging
Arts
Van Gogh ‘Sunflowers’ brought together in London show
Colombian underwater ‘art gallery’ serves as coral home
Colombian art gallery ‘art gallery’ serves as coral home
Celebrity
UK writer Samantha Harvey wins 2024 Booker with space novel
Dua Lipa cancels Indonesia leg of tour over unsafe staging
Music giant Quincy Jones dies at 91
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
‘Venom’ still kills, topping North American box office
Disney announces ‘Prince Charming’ film with Paul King at the helm
Sega ninja game ‘Shinobi’ gets movie treatment
Music
Dua Lipa cancels Indonesia leg of tour over unsafe staging
Music titan Quincy Jones dies aged 91
Swiss region set to vote over cost of hosting Eurovision 2025
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
UK writer Samantha Harvey wins 2024 Booker with space novel
Discussion on novel ‘Buno Ol’ held at Bishwo Shahitto Kendro
Han Kang’s books sell out in South Korea after Nobel win
Science
Volkswagen and Rivian to begin selling cars equipped with the technology developed from joint venture by 2026
Toyota aims to make at least 2.5 million vehicles a year in China by 2030
Mobile phone operators hail govt move to introduce satellite internet
Technology
Mobile phone operators hail govt move to introduce satellite internet
Meta shows strong growth as AI spending surges
Swedish Ambassador and Bangladesh’s Foreign Secretary Forge New Pathways for Green Transition and AI Collaboration
Gadgets
Experience Professional Portrait Photography with vivo V40 5G
Colorado law protects brain data captured by gadgets
China’s Xiaomi to enter cut-throat EV market for the first time
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
Volkswagen and Rivian to begin selling cars equipped with the technology developed from joint venture by 2026
Toyota aims to make at least 2.5 million vehicles a year in China by 2030
Nissan announced 9,000 job cuts
Space
Russia launched 55 satellites into orbit on Tuesday
Eutelsat launched 20 satellites for its communications network on Sunday
NASA’s Europa Clipper probe blasted off bound for icy moon of Jupiter to discover the possibility of life
Health
Reeking mud sparks health fears in Spain flood epicenter
BCG gives free treatment to 200 children at Saint Martin
Discussion Meeting on Palliative Care Held in Narayanganj to Raise Public Awareness and Support
Disease
US reports first bird flu case detected in pig
Australia sees a rapid rise in mpox cases in the past three months
World better positioned against mpox than for Covid: vaccine alliance
Doctor’s Opinion
Do you know about kidney disease?
We neglect primary HIV prevention at our peril
Pharmaceuticals
World better positioned against mpox than for Covid: vaccine alliance
WHO warns of antivenom shortages amid snake bite scourge
Finland plans to offer preemptive bird flu vaccination
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
FIFA President to join youth festival in January
Miraz makes captaincy debut on his 100th ODI
Israeli football supporters back home after Amsterdam violence
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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
Cricket
Miraz makes captaincy debut on his 100th ODI
Bangladesh suffer 92-run defeat to Afghanistan in 1st ODI
Shakib likely to miss Afghanistan series
BPL
IPL
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Football
Israeli football supporters back home after Amsterdam violence
Atletico stun PSG in Champions League with last-gasp Correa winner
Salah drops Liverpool contract hint
FIFA World Cup 2018
Tennis
Olympic champion Zheng wins in Tokyo for third title of year
Sinner defeats Medvedev to reach first US Open semi-final
Djokovic admits to ‘worst tennis ever’ in shock US Open exit
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
Chief Adviser opens dedicated lounge for migrant workers at HSIA
Ryanair profit falls as ticket prices drop
Ethiopian Airlines set to touch Dhaka’s runway on Sunday
Destination
Thailand offers visa-free policy for Sri Lankans: minister
China fully allows visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups via cruise ships
Nepalis demand safeguards a decade after deadly Everest disaster
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
Chief Adviser opens dedicated lounge for migrant workers at HSIA
Ryanair profit falls as ticket prices drop
Ethiopian Airlines set to touch Dhaka’s runway on Sunday
Adventure
Nepali teenager hailed as hero after climbing world’s 8,000 m peaks
Everest climber’s remains believed found after 100 years
Record-breaking Nepali teen eyes final 8,000-metre peak
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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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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Jailed Myanmar leader Suu Kyi moved to house arrest: source
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November 14, 2024
September2021
Bangladesh slip to 189th in FIFA ranking
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 16, 2021
Bangladesh’s national men’s football team fell one place in the latest FIFA rankings, which were revealed today (Thursday). Bangladesh dropped from 188th to 189th place, receiving 906 rating points, three points less than their previous ranking....
RAB detains Chairman and CEO of controversial e-commerce platform Evaly
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 16, 2021
On Thursday afternoon, the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) detained Mohammad Rassel, the CEO of the controversial e-commerce company Evaly, and his wife Shahima Nasrin, Chairman of Evaly from their Mohammadpur apartment. Around 4 p.m., a team...
Schools still closed for nearly 77 million students all over the world
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 16, 2021
According to an updated data analysis provided today by UNICEF, schools for over 77 million pupils in six countries are still almost fully closed 18 months after the COVID-19 outbreak began. Bangladesh, the Philippines, and Panama...
IOM expands humanitarian and protection assistance in Afghanistan
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 16, 2021
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is expanding its aid activities across Afghanistan in response to rising, complex humanitarian needs exacerbated by drought and violence, while also re-engaging established livelihood, community development, and infrastructure initiatives. IOM’s...
Chinese astronauts complete three-month space mission
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 16, 2021
After 90 days in the Tiangong space station conducting spacewalks and scientific experiments, three Chinese astronauts completed the country’s longest crewed mission and began their journey home on Thursday. The Shenzhou-12 manned spacecraft has safely separated...
Schools still closed for nearly 77 million students 18 months into pandemic, UNICEF said
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 16, 2021
Eighteen months into the COVID-19 pandemic, schools for nearly 77 million students in six countries continue to be almost completely closed, according to an updated data analysis released by UNICEF. According to the analysis, Bangladesh, the...
University students can register for vaccine without NID
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 16, 2021
University Grants Commission (UGC) has created a new website for university students to register for the Covid-19 vaccine in a bid to get all the students vaccinated. Using birth certificates, students who do not have the...
Taliban leader Baradar among Time’s 100 most influential people
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 16, 2021
Abdul Ghani Baradar, the Taliban co-founder and now Afghanistan’s deputy prime minister has been named one of Time magazine’s “100 Most Influential People” for 2021, despite the news of his rumoured death. According to veteran journalist...
France blasts Australia, US after ‘stab in back’ on subs
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 16, 2021
The Naval Group of France, which is partly state-owned, was chosen to build 12 conventionally powered submarines for Australia, based on France’s nuclear-powered Barracuda submarines in development. After Canberra abandoned a massive submarine deal with Paris...
Microsoft announced users can now delete all passwords and login using an authenticator app
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 16, 2021
Microsoft has announced users can now delete all passwords from their accounts and instead login using an authenticator app or other solution. The technology giant made passwordless accounts available for business users of its products in...
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