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Palestinian UN ambassador welcomes court order on Rafah
Mexico heat waves have left 48 dead since March
Palestinian Authority Risks Fiscal Collapse: World Bank
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
Palestinian Authority Risks Fiscal Collapse: World Bank
Russia says Islamic State is behind deadly Moscow concert hall attack
Norway, Ireland, and Spain to recognize the Palestinian state
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
With little to buy, Cubans abroad send home food, not money
Bangladesh Bank takes new initiative to bring export earnings at home
The parent company of Trump’s Truth Social posts $328 mln loss
Economy
With little to buy, Cubans abroad send home food, not money
Bangladesh Bank takes new initiative to bring export earnings at home
Russia and Iran working to create single BRICS currency: Iranian envoy
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
Mexico heat waves have left 48 dead since March
Don’t expect UN peacekeepers to stop wars, chief tells AFP
Howler monkeys drop dead during Mexico heat wave
Environment
Mexico heat waves have left 48 dead since March
Howler monkeys drop dead during Mexico heat wave
Brazil announces aid to families as Lula visits flooded south
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
Don’t expect UN peacekeepers to stop wars, chief tells AFP
Russian bid to counter weapons in space fails at UN Security Council
UN aid chief warns of ‘apocalyptic’ consequences of Gaza shortages
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
Explosive Trump biopic hits Cannes Film Festival
Escaped Iranian director presents latest film at Cannes
Cate Blanchett urges film industry to include refugee voices
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
Explosive Trump biopic hits Cannes Film Festival
Escaped Iranian director presents latest film at Cannes
Cate Blanchett urges film industry to include refugee voices
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
Explosive Trump biopic hits Cannes Film Festival
Cate Blanchett urges film industry to include refugee voices
Donald Trump biopic hits Cannes Film Festival
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
Survey says most waterway workers suffer from skin and intestinal diseases
Nestle launches foods for weight loss drug users in US
Lawmakers in Louisiana move to restrict abortion pill
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
Nadal ready for emotional French Open farewell
Bangladesh suffer 5-wicket defeat to USA
Abysmal batting led Bangladesh to an ignominious five-wicket defeat to USA
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 ready for emotional French Open farewell
Nadal signs up for 2024 Laver Cup in Berlin
Thompson downs Ruud to win maiden ATP crown
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 25, 2024
March2023
Children’s lives at risk in 11 countries across eastern and southern Africa as cholera cases peak
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 11, 2023
Eleven countries in eastern and southern Africa are experiencing an extremely worrying cholera outbreak, with 67,822 cases and 1,788 estimated deaths. However, actual figures are likely higher as limitations in surveillance systems, underreporting, and stigma hampers...
Meta is thinking about starting a possible Twitter rival
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 11, 2023
The company that owns Facebook disclosed that it was developing a “text sharing” platform. It happens at a time when Elon Musk’s ownership of Twitter is causing unheard-of turmoil. At a time when Twitter is experiencing...
Tom Hanks receives 2 Razzies for his role in ‘Elvis’ biopic
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Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Mar 11, 2023
Tom Hanks, who won an Oscar for his performance as Elvis Presley’s manager in the biopic “Elvis,” won the Razzies’ worst supporting performer and worst screen combo awards on Saturday. Every year, the parody awards honor...
Hamburg shooting sparks debate on Germany’s gun laws
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 11, 2023
Following this week’s mass shooting at the Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah’s Witnesses in the northern city of Hamburg, a discussion has arisen in Germany regarding the efficacy of the nation’s gun control legislation. German national...
Sprint king Kerley dominates 400m in Sydney
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Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Mar 11, 2023
Fred Kerley, a star sprinter for the United States, kept up his good start to the season by winning the 400m at the Sydney Track Classic on Saturday. The current 100-meter world champion, who also won...
IAEA board backs Grossi as head for second term to 2027
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Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Mar 11, 2023
The 35-nation board of the UN nuclear watchdog announced on Friday that Rafael Grossi of Argentina had received their support for a second tenure as director general, through 2027. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA176 )’s...
PM opens Bangladesh Business Summit 2023
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 11, 2023
The “Bangladesh Business Conference 2023” was launched today by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to mark the Golden Jubilee of the FBCCI, the country’s top business organization. She served as the main guest at the opening of...
Pfizer’s ZAVZPRET migraine nasal spray receives FDA approval
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 11, 2023
ZAVZPRET (zavegepant), the first and only calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist nasal spray for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults, has been authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration...
Canada bans aluminum, steel imports from Russia
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 11, 2023
In an effort to prevent Moscow from receiving funds to support its conflict in Ukraine, Canada on Friday declared a ban on the importation of Russian steel and aluminum products. Almost $250 million Canadian ($180 million...
UK announces two-decade clean energy plan
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 11, 2023
In an effort to secure its energy sources and achieve a net-zero economy by the middle of the century, Britain on Friday unveiled a 20-year plan to capture carbon and commit to nuclear energy. According to...
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