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Pope Leo XIV says Church must illuminate ‘dark nights of this world’
US unveils ambitious air traffic control upgrade
ADB reaches record $8.7b in nonsovereign cofinancing in 2024
Politics
Sri Lanka government faces first vote test in local polls
Trump says ‘I don’t know’ if must uphold US Constitution as president
Australian PM basks in win, vows ‘orderly’ government
War & Conflict
118,000 more Rohingya entered Bangladesh in last 1 year, registration completed
UN Security Council to hold meeting on India, Pakistan situation on May 5
OIC condemns Israeli aggression against Syrian territory
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
Weight-loss drugmaker Novo Nordisk slims sales forecast
Lamborghini reported a 29.6% jump in revenue to 895.2 million euros
Apple eases App Store rules under court pressure
Economy
The International Monetary Fund revised its 2025 economic forecasts downwards for the Middle East and North Africa
Spain’s economic growth slowed slightly in the Q1
Saudi Arabia and Qatar announced to settle Syria’s debt to the World Bank totaling roughly $15 million
Corporate
Apple eases App Store rules under court pressure
Trump signs executive order to cut NPR, PBS public funding
UPS says it will cut 20,000 jobs worldwide in 2025
Stock Exchange
US stocks finish higher, extending rally
Japanese stocks rose on Thursday
Global stocks rose for the most part on Wednesday
Forex
Forex reserves stands at $26.79b: BB
Bangladesh Bank allows mobile operators to receive roaming bills in Taka
Turkish lira hits historic low against dollar as Istanbul mayor detained
Development
ADB reaches record $8.7b in nonsovereign cofinancing in 2024
More than 120 endangered vultures killed in South Africa poisoning
United Arab Emirates to introduce artificial intelligence lessons for schoolchildren of all ages
Environment
More than 120 endangered vultures killed in South Africa poisoning
Mild to moderate heat wave sweeps over parts of country
Forest Department to get back 12,000 acres land in Cox’s Bazar: Rizwana
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
Jahangir for recruiting more Bangladeshi forces at UN peacekeeping missions
UN to cut humanitarian operations office staff by 20%
UN chief backs Bangladesh reforms, voices concern over Rohingya aid cuts
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
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs: the rap mogul facing life in prison
Russia’s revived Soviet music contest to take place in September
Archaeologists in Peru found the 5,000-year-old remains of a noblewoman at the sacred city of Caral
Arts
First-ever AI-driven design competition held
Saudi art biennale seeks to modernise Islamic tradition
Small cars, big passion: A local diecast celebration
Celebrity
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs: the rap mogul facing life in prison
Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin’s wife Jahanara Abedin dies
Nigerian celebrity jailed for abusing banknotes
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
Oscars to add new award for stunts
Michael Keaton Joins Robert De Niro in Upcoming Thriller ‘The Whisper Man’
Mikey Madison springs Oscar surprise for ‘Anora’
Music
Russia’s revived Soviet music contest to take place in September
Sweden goes into Eurovision as punters’ favourite
Bernie Sanders thrills Coachella crowd with surprise appearance
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
Lamborghini reported a 29.6% jump in revenue to 895.2 million euros
Ferrari’s first fully electric model to hit the streets in October 2026
Tesla launched a cheaper version of its Model Y vehicle in the United States
Technology
United Arab Emirates to introduce artificial intelligence lessons for schoolchildren of all ages
Meta quarterly profit climbs despite big cloud spending
BTRC hands over licenses to Starlink
Gadgets
Apple eases App Store rules under court pressure
Capture the Perfect Shot with AI-powered vivo V40 Lite
Experience Professional Portrait Photography with vivo V40 5G
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
Lamborghini reported a 29.6% jump in revenue to 895.2 million euros
Ferrari’s first fully electric model to hit the streets in October 2026
Tesla launched a cheaper version of its Model Y vehicle in the United States
Space
Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth after six months on the country’s space station
China expected to launch a new crewed mission into space this week
Starship rocket to leave for Mars at the end of 2026, Elon Musk said
Health
Weight-loss drugmaker Novo Nordisk slims sales forecast
Health reform commission to submit report to CA
Roche plans to invest $50 billion in the United States over the next five years
Disease
Multiple disease outbreaks heighten public health emergencies for children across Eastern and Southern Africa
France detected its first case of a new mpox virus
First human death in the United States linked to bird flu recorded
Doctor’s Opinion
Do you know about kidney disease?
We neglect primary HIV prevention at our peril
Pharmaceuticals
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
WHO warns of antivenom shortages amid snake bite scourge
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
Napoli move step closer to Serie A crown after win at fiery Lecce
Dhaka Flow To Coach the Women’s National Football Team
Teenager Antonelli grabs pole for Miami sprint race
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
Third cargo flight takes off from Sylhet for Europe
Delta Air Lines must face a proposed class action by passengers
CAAB committed to ensuring right to information: Chairman
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
Third cargo flight takes off from Sylhet for Europe
Delta Air Lines must face a proposed class action by passengers
CAAB committed to ensuring right to information: Chairman
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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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
Date
May 9, 2025
September2021
Women in Afghanistan won’t be allowed to play any sports: Taliban
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 9, 2021
Women will not be allowed to play any sports in Afghanistan, including cricket, according to the Taliban. The one-off men’s Test match between Australia and Afghanistan scheduled for November in Hobart is now in jeopardy. “Women...
Big wins for Italy and Germany in the World Cup qualifiers
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 9, 2021
In the European zone, two heavyweights, Italy and Germany, have won major matches. Italy was defeated 5-0 by Lithuania. In addition, Germany was defeated 4-0 by Iceland. Poland, on the other hand, tied England 1-1. In...
US Supreme Court grants prisoner stay of execution on religious grounds
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 9, 2021
The US Supreme Court granted a last-minute stay of execution to a death-row inmate in Texas who had requested that his pastor be permitted to hold him when he was put to death by lethal injection....
Walton Factory hosted the Research and Innovation Summit-2021
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 9, 2021
The one-day summit was held on Tuesday at Walton Hi-Tech Industries Limited in Chandra, Gazipur (September 7). Walton’s achievements in the manufacturing of technology items, the utilization of new technologies, the demonstration of research and invention,...
Thousands of stranded migrants in Yemen need extra support to return home
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 8, 2021
Nearly 5,000 Ethiopians stranded in Yemen are waiting for their chance to safely return home as the hazards for migrants in Yemen increase due to violence and the COVID-19 situation. About 300 migrants are expected to...
Iran says ‘counterproductive’ IAEA stance may hinder nuclear talks
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 8, 2021
Iran’s president said on Wednesday that the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog’s “counterproductive” stance might stymie discussions on renewing Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers, after the agency accused Tehran of obstructing an investigation into its past...
Sahraa Karimi to direct a film on her flight from Afghanistan
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 8, 2021
“Filmmakers do not realize their power. If they raise their voices in solidarity for the people of Afghanistan… it will work,” Afghan director Sahraa Karimi told DW. She plans to turn her flight from Kabul into...
Covax eyes vaccines for just 20pc of people in poor nations in 2021
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 8, 2021
Covax, a vaccine-sharing organization, said on Wednesday that it expects to be able to distribute Covid vaccines to little more than 20% of individuals in impoverished nations this year, significantly fewer than expected. Covax admitted that...
Nasum, Mustafizur script Tigers first T20 series win against New Zealand
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 8, 2021
Bangladesh won the five-match Twenty20 International series against New Zealand today at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium, courtesy to a superb bowling effort by left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed and pacer Mustafizur Rahman, who bowled the side to...
BracU launches ‘Mushtaque Chowdhury Chair in Health and Poverty’
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 8, 2021
Dr. Atonu Rabbani has been named the inaugural ‘Mushtaque Chowdhury Professor of Health and Poverty’ by BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University, with effect from September 1, 2021. This prestigious chair was...
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