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Bangladesh Bank takes new initiative to bring export earnings at home
Norway, Ireland, and Spain to recognize the Palestinian state
German love story ‘Kairos’ wins International Booker Prize
Politics
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
Norway, Ireland, and Spain to recognize the Palestinian state
France says it ‘supports ICC’, where warrants sought for Israel, Hamas leaders
Over 30 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza – TV
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
Bangladesh Bank takes new initiative to bring export earnings at home
The parent company of Trump’s Truth Social posts $328 mln loss
Leading Australian telecom company Telstra to slash up to 2,800 jobs
Economy
Bangladesh Bank takes new initiative to bring export earnings at home
Russia and Iran working to create single BRICS currency: Iranian envoy
US consumer inflation eased slightly last month
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!
Development
Howler monkeys drop dead during Mexico heat wave
Russian bid to counter weapons in space fails at UN Security Council
UN aid chief warns of ‘apocalyptic’ consequences of Gaza shortages
Environment
Howler monkeys drop dead during Mexico heat wave
Brazil announces aid to families as Lula visits flooded south
Bangladesh Meteorological Department heatwave alert in Bangladesh for the next 48 hours
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
UN
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
Cate Blanchett urges film industry to include refugee voices
German love story ‘Kairos’ wins International Booker Prize
Donald Trump biopic hits Cannes Film Festival
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
Cate Blanchett urges film industry to include refugee voices
Narco sex-change musical is an early favourite at Cannes
Emma Stone in new twisted comedy after Coppola epic Divides Cannes
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
TV Show
‘The Crown’ set for final season
Disney+ adds subscribers amid cost-cutting campaign
‘Squid Game’ adds 8 new cast members to season 2
Movie
Cate Blanchett urges film industry to include refugee voices
Donald Trump biopic hits Cannes Film Festival
Narco sex-change musical is an early favourite at 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
German love story ‘Kairos’ wins International Booker Prize
Salman Rushdie to release ‘Knife’ memoir recounting stabbing
Palestinian poet Refaat Alareer killed in Gaza strike
Science
PepsiCo to expand its fleet of electric vehicles in California
Nissan paused development plans for two battery-powered sedans in the United States
Toyota to test new Hilux pickup truck to assess its performance ahead of manufacturing the vehicle in Thailand
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
Gadgets
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
PepsiCo to expand its fleet of electric vehicles in California
Nissan paused development plans for two battery-powered sedans in the United States
Toyota to test new Hilux pickup truck to assess its performance ahead of manufacturing the vehicle in Thailand
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
Nestle launches foods for weight loss drug users in US
Lawmakers in Louisiana move to restrict abortion pill
The US proposes reclassifying marijuana as a low-risk drug
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
Nestle launches foods for weight loss drug users in US
Lawmakers in Louisiana move to restrict abortion pill
The US proposes reclassifying marijuana as a low-risk drug
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
Bangladesh suffer 5-wicket defeat to USA
Abysmal batting led Bangladesh to an ignominious five-wicket defeat to USA
Barcelona romp to Spanish cup on women’s quadruple charge
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
Bangladesh suffer 5-wicket defeat to USA
Abysmal batting led Bangladesh to an ignominious five-wicket defeat to USA
T20 World Cup: Bangladesh team reach Houston
BPL
IPL
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
One passenger killed and 30 injured after a Singapore Airlines flight hit severe turbulence
Saudia will buy 105 Airbus planes, Saudia Group statement said
Ryanair’s net profit jumped a third to 1.92 billion euros in its financial year
Destination
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
One passenger killed and 30 injured after a Singapore Airlines flight hit severe turbulence
Saudia will buy 105 Airbus planes, Saudia Group statement said
Ryanair’s net profit jumped a third to 1.92 billion euros in its financial year
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
Breaking News:
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Jailed Myanmar leader Suu Kyi moved to house arrest: source
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Baltimore bridge collapsed
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PM Sheikh Hasina to hand over ‘Ekushey Padak-2024’ today
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WEF Global Risk Report 2024: Bangladesh economy faces five risks
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Bangladesh Election Commission sets Jan 7 for next polls
Date
May 22, 2024
January2023
Israel, Gaza fighters trade missiles after deadly West Bank raid
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 27, 2023
In response to militant rocket fire from the Palestinian enclave, Israel began airstrikes on Gaza on Friday. Tensions had increased following the deadliest army assault on the occupied West Bank in years. Following waves of rocket...
Bed Bath & Beyond received a notice of default on its loan from JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A.
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 27, 2023
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc said on Thursday it had received a notice of default on its loan from JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., triggering a 22% slump in its shares. The company said in a regulatory...
Ukraine grain harvest set to fall further this year
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 27, 2023
As Russia’s invasion continues, the harvest of grains and oilseeds in Ukraine will continue to drop this year, an industry official warned on Thursday, adding pressure to world food prices. According to Nikolay Gorbachov, president of...
Israel asks NATO to counter the threat from Iran
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 27, 2023
As Tehran provides drones to Russia for its conflict in Ukraine, Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Thursday urged NATO to take a tougher stance on Iran. “The crisis there goes beyond the boundaries of Ukraine, with...
Adani Enterprises began a record $2.45 billion secondary share sale for retail investors
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 27, 2023
India’s Adani Enterprises Ltd began a record $2.45 billion secondary share sale for retail investors on Friday, as a heavy selloff in Adani group companies intensified after an attack by a U.S.-based short seller. The Adani...
LG Energy Solution’s quarterly profit tripled
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 27, 2023
Battery maker LG Energy Solution said on Friday its quarterly profit tripled as it ramped up production to address a huge order backlog from automakers rushing to take a bigger bite out of the growing electric...
LG Display posted a record operating loss in the December quarter
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 27, 2023
South Korean display panel maker LG Display on Friday posted a record operating loss in the December quarter, as global demand for smartphones, computers and televisions remains depressed amid an uncertain economic outlook. The Apple Inc...
World output growth projected to decelerate from an estimated 3.0 percent in 2022 to 1.9 percent in 2023, UN report says
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 27, 2023
World output growth is projected to decelerate from an estimated 3.0 percent in 2022 to 1.9 percent in 2023, marking one of the lowest growth rates in recent decades, according to a UN report launched on...
The Philippines’ economic growth beat expectations last year
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 27, 2023
The Philippines’ economic growth beat expectations last year, fuelled by strong consumer spending despite rising consumer prices, officials said Thursday. Gross domestic product expanded 7.6 percent in 2022, the state statistics agency said in a briefing,...
IBM to slash 3900 jobs
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 27, 2023
IBM will slash some 3,900 jobs, slightly more than one percent of its workforce, related to businesses it has divested, a source close to the matter told AFP on Wednesday. The computing company based in New...
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