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Secretariat building fire brought under control
Zelensky condemns Russian ‘inhumane’ Christmas attack on energy grid
Impeached South Korean president defies Christmas summons
Politics
Impeached South Korean president defies Christmas summons
South Korean opposition postpones decision to impeach acting president
China says Japan’s foreign minister to visit on Wednesday
War & Conflict
Zelensky condemns Russian ‘inhumane’ Christmas attack on energy grid
Lebanon says Israeli air strike hits target in east
Pope’s sombre message in Christmas under shadow of war
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
Musk’s AI startup raises further $6 bn
Taiwan blocks Uber-Foodpanda merger over monopoly concerns
Gross forex reserves cross $24b: Bangladesh Bank
Economy
Asian markets rose on Monday after big gains on Wall Street
Britain’s economy stagnant in Q3
Bangladesh receives over $2b remittance in 21 days
Corporate
GP, Ericsson tie up to deliver better customer services
EBL to finance two ICDDR,B projects
China’s Hisense first sponsor of new Club World Cup
Stock Exchange
South Korean stocks tumbled on Monday
Asian markets mostly fell on Friday
Equities extended losses in Seoul on Thursday
Forex
Gross forex reserves cross $24b: Bangladesh Bank
Dollar price hiked to Tk119.4 for remittance
Remittance hits 47-month high
Development
Chinese business team expresses interest to invest in renewable energy
Contribute to nature conservation to make planet liveable: Rizwana
MoU signed between BUP, BU
Environment
Chinese business team expresses interest to invest in renewable energy
Contribute to nature conservation to make planet liveable: Rizwana
Govt to ensure optimum use of climate budget: Rizwana
Disaster
Education
MoU signed between BUP, BU
Joyful and Creative Event for Children with Special Needs Held in Narayanganj
Australia to cap foreign student numbers at 270,000
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
Arbitrary arrests rife in South Sudan: UN
Dhaka invites UN secretary general to witness Bangladesh’s transformation
Dr Debapriya reappointed to United Nations CDP
NGO
Bangladesh-America Maitree Project grants worth BDT 89 crore awarded to 18 local NGOs
Failed Human Rights Commission: Citizen-Led Reforms Demanded
Joyful and Creative Event for Children with Special Needs Held in Narayanganj
Culture
Shomi Kaiser gets bail in murder attempt case
Taposh shown arrested in case for grabbing Gaan Bangla TV
Noted lyricist Abu Zafar no more
Arts
Banana taped to a wall sells for $6.2 mn in New York
Oriental Art Department’s annual exhibition began at DU
Van Gogh ‘Sunflowers’ brought together in London show
Celebrity
Shomi Kaiser gets bail in murder attempt case
Taposh shown arrested in case for grabbing Gaan Bangla TV
Noted lyricist Abu Zafar no more
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
Iran director in exile says ‘bittersweet’ to rep Germany at Oscars
Comedian Conan O’Brien to host Oscars
‘Venom’ still kills, topping North American box office
Music
Drake takes Kendrick Lamar rap feud to US courts
K-pop band NewJeans leaves label over ‘mistreatment’
Basel voters approve funding for Eurovision 2025: early results
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
Weeklong divisional book fair begins in Khulna on Nov 26
UK writer Samantha Harvey wins 2024 Booker with space novel
Discussion on novel ‘Buno Ol’ held at Bishwo Shahitto Kendro
Science
Musk’s AI startup raises further $6 bn
Iran cyberspace council votes to lift ban on WhatsApp: state media
Ford Motor to donate $1 million and a fleet of vehicles to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s January inauguration
Technology
Musk’s AI startup raises further $6 bn
Iran cyberspace council votes to lift ban on WhatsApp: state media
BTCL to incorporate new features to its calling app “Alaap”
Gadgets
Capture the Perfect Shot with AI-powered vivo V40 Lite
Experience Professional Portrait Photography with vivo V40 5G
Colorado law protects brain data captured by gadgets
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
Ford Motor to donate $1 million and a fleet of vehicles to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s January inauguration
Toyota Motor decided to build a new factory to produce electric vehicles in China
Honda and Nissan to announce the start of talks on a merger
Space
Japanese startup’s space rocket launch fails
Japanese startup’s space rocket launch fails
NASA’s Chief Astronaut concludes Bangladesh visit
Health
Nigeria launched an emergency response centre after recording 190 deaths from Lassa fever
WHO wants bird flu surveillance stepped up
Prof Yunus calls for redesigning global healthcare system
Disease
Nigeria launched an emergency response centre after recording 190 deaths from Lassa fever
WHO wants bird flu surveillance stepped up
US reports first bird flu case detected in pig
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
Guardiola confident of Haaland revival if Man City ‘play better’
Trott stays on as Afghanistan coach after historic year
SAFE winning women football players are given a reception by the Army and BOA
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
Trott stays on as Afghanistan coach after historic year
Bangladesh suffer 201-run defeat to Windies in 1st Test
Mominul enters 10K club in first class cricket
BPL
IPL
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Football
Guardiola confident of Haaland revival if Man City ‘play better’
SAFE winning women football players are given a reception by the Army and BOA
FIFA report praises Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup bid
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
Royal Jordanian Airlines to launch direct flight from Amman to Dhaka
Saudia expands operations in Bangladesh
Boeing announces almost 2,200 layoffs at historic sites
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
Royal Jordanian Airlines to launch direct flight from Amman to Dhaka
Saudia expands operations in Bangladesh
Boeing announces almost 2,200 layoffs at historic sites
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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December 26, 2024
March2023
India, Australia agree to strengthen bilateral relations
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 10, 2023
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese claimed on his tour to New Delhi on Friday that Australia and India have made “significant and ambitious” efforts to improve their economic and security cooperation and that India is a...
Former Malaysian PM Muhyiddin charged with corruption
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 10, 2023
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin became the country’s second leader to be indicted for corruption after departing office on Friday after being charged with accepting bribes and money laundering. In his plea, Muhyiddin—who served as...
King Charles hands Duke of Edinburgh title to Prince Edward
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 10, 2023
Prince Edward was designated the new Duke of Edinburgh on Friday by British King Charles, inheriting the position from their father Prince Philip, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace. Since Charles became monarch in September...
Erdogan calls elections in Turkey for 14 May
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 10, 2023
Three months after the earthquakes that left millions of people homeless throughout southern Turkey, Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Friday formally set the parliamentary and presidential elections for May 14 – one month early. “Our nation...
Iran, Saudi agree to resume ties, re-open embassies
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Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Mar 10, 2023
After a seven-year diplomatic break that exacerbated hostilities from Yemen to Syria and fueled tensions in the Gulf, Iran and Saudi Arabia decided to mend fences on Friday. After talks between the two competing Middle Eastern...
Canada Soccer propose equal pay deal
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Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Mar 10, 2023
According to Canada Soccer, their pay proposals will guarantee equality and make the women’s team the second best paid in the entire globe. The governing body said their plan was awaiting approval from players unions after...
Ukraine detains two over destruction of world’s largest plane
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 10, 2023
The world’s largest plane, the Antonov-225 cargo plane, was destroyed shortly after the Russian invasion, according to the SBU security agency of Ukraine, which announced Friday that it had detained two former aerospace officials. The unusual...
Bank of Japan leaves policy unchanged as Kuroda bows out
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 10, 2023
In its final meeting before Governor Haruhiko Kuroda steps down and is succeeded by economics professor Kazuo Ueda, the Bank of Japan maintained its ultra-easy monetary policy. Most analysts anticipated that the Bank of Japan would...
North Korea’s Kim orders intensified ‘real war’ drills
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 10, 2023
According to state media, Kim Jong Un instructed the military of North Korea to step up preparations for a “real war” as he supervised a fire assault exercise with his daughter by his side. Kim and...
Oil prices fall amid recession fears
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 10, 2023
As traders concentrated on the risks of a recession, oil prices fell on Thursday, continuing a three-day losing run. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, the West Texas Intermediate for April delivery fell 94 cents, or...
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