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Work with professionalism, being above political ideologies, CA asks SSF
Cambodia bans Thai fruit, vegetables in border spat
Verdict due for Sweden’s ‘Queen of Trash’ over toxic waste
Politics
Trump lands in Canada for G7 summit
Argentina’s Kirchner says will hand herself in next week
Israeli embassies in US, UK among several closing worldwide
War & Conflict
Southern Mexico mayor shot dead in her office
G7 protests hit Calgary with leaders far away
Tens of thousands rally in Dutch Gaza protest
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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Book Review
Business
Hasbro cut 3% of its global workforce in its latest cost-cutting effort
The US Department of Defense awarded OpenAI a $200 million contract to put generative AI to work for the military
Oil prices rallied on Tuesday
Economy
Oil prices rallied on Tuesday
The Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged on Tuesday
World Bank lifts ban on nuclear energy financing
Corporate
Five shariah-based banks to be merged soon: BB governor
vivo Celebrates Father’s Day with “Moments with Dad” Photo Campaign
Japan’s Toyota to take parts-making subsidiary private
Stock Exchange
Oil prices jump after Trump’s warning, stocks extend gains
US stocks finish higher, extending rally
Japanese stocks rose on Thursday
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
Water level in 28 rivers rises, 88 falls: FFWC
UN scales back global aid plan due to ‘deepest funding cuts ever’
Despite progress, child labour still affects 138 million children globally – ILO, UNICEF
Environment
Water level in 28 rivers rises, 88 falls: FFWC
Kenya NGO saves turtles from nets, plastic and rising tides
Environmental awareness is a must: 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
UN scales back global aid plan due to ‘deepest funding cuts ever’
Five aid workers killed in Sudan attack on humanitarian convoy: UN
Gwyn Lewis: UN ready to help deliver lasting reform in Bangladesh
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
Yoga Beats Returns This International Yoga Day
Two more BTS megastars released from South Korea military service
Joachim Trier’s “Sentimental Value” Earns Grand Prix at Cannes, Praised for Emotional Depth
Arts
‘Otopor, abar’ by Sheikh Lana
First-ever AI-driven design competition held
Saudi art biennale seeks to modernise Islamic tradition
Celebrity
Two more BTS megastars released from South Korea military service
Actress Nusrat Faria held in Dhaka airport
Bangladeshi musicologist Mustafa Zaman Abbasi dies
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
Joachim Trier’s “Sentimental Value” Earns Grand Prix at Cannes, Praised for Emotional Depth
France’s Deneuve joins 900+ cinema figures on Gaza petition: organiser
Oscars to add new award for stunts
Music
Two more BTS megastars released from South Korea military service
‘Otopor, abar’ by Sheikh Lana
Russia’s revived Soviet music contest to take place in September
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
The US Department of Defense awarded OpenAI a $200 million contract to put generative AI to work for the military
Polestar to start delivering its electric vehicles in France this year
Toyota Motor Chairman Akio Toyoda likely to face scrutiny over a $33 billion take-private deal of a key supplier
Technology
The US Department of Defense awarded OpenAI a $200 million contract to put generative AI to work for the military
Moscow Metro Marks 90 Years with Technological Advancements and Heritage Events
China’s Xiaomi to invest nearly $7 bn in chips
Gadgets
Nintendo sold a record 3.5 million Switch 2 units worldwide in the first four days after the console launched
Apple eases App Store rules under court pressure
Capture the Perfect Shot with AI-powered vivo V40 Lite
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
Polestar to start delivering its electric vehicles in France this year
Toyota Motor Chairman Akio Toyoda likely to face scrutiny over a $33 billion take-private deal of a key supplier
Japan’s Toyota and Germany’s Daimler to merge truck subsidiaries
Space
SpaceX is set Tuesday for the next test flight of its Starship megarocket
China, Russia plan to build nuclear power station on moon
Spanish technology company GMV unveiled a GPS-like navigation system for the moon
Health
13 more Covid-19 cases reported in country
A new treatment nearly halves the risk of disease progression or death from a less common form of breast cancer
Philippine warned of a looming “public health emergency” as HIV infections soared
Disease
13 more Covid-19 cases reported in country
Multiple disease outbreaks heighten public health emergencies for children across Eastern and Southern Africa
France detected its first case of a new mpox virus
Doctor’s Opinion
Do you know about kidney disease?
We neglect primary HIV prevention at our peril
Pharmaceuticals
US state Hawaii accepted a $700 million settlement in its case against Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) and Sanofi
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
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
Japan’s Iwai wins Mexico crown for first LPGA title
Modric to leave Real Madrid after Club World Cup
Napoli move step closer to Serie A crown after win at fiery Lecce
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
Virgin Australia to raise A$685 million in an IPO
Vietnam’s Vietjet Air to buy 20 Airbus A330s: airline statement
Air Astra to Re-Launch Dhaka-Sylhet Flights Ahead of Eid-ul-Azha
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
Virgin Australia to raise A$685 million in an IPO
Vietnam’s Vietjet Air to buy 20 Airbus A330s: airline statement
Air Astra to Re-Launch Dhaka-Sylhet Flights Ahead of Eid-ul-Azha
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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London-bound plane crashes in India with 242 on board
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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
Date
June 18, 2025
June2023
Cambodian PM Hun Sen threatens to block Facebook access
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 30, 2023
Prime Minister Hun Sen threatened to suspend Facebook access in Cambodia on Friday, after the company announced it would remove a video in which he threatened to beat up political opponents. The warning came ahead of...
Google to block local news in Canada in response to media law
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 30, 2023
After Ottawa passed a bill forcing digital companies to pay for such information, Google became the latest Silicon Valley behemoth to ban Canadian customers from reading local news on its platform on Thursday. The Online News...
Australia scraps billion-dollar satellite programme
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 30, 2023
Australia announced on Friday that it was canceling a billion-dollar plan to create a series of space satellites in order to cut costs amid an economic slump and a cost-of-living issue. The Aus$1.2 billion (US$770 million)...
Saudi Arabia keen to provide all-out cooperation in Bangladesh’s development
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 30, 2023
Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud has stated that his country is eager to provide complete assistance in Bangladesh’s continuous growth and advancement. “Saudi Arabia is always keen to provide all-out...
Madonna hospitalised for several days, tour postponed
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 29, 2023
Madonna is recovering from a “serious bacterial infection” that left her in an intensive care unit for several days, according to her manager Guy Oseary, who issued a statement Wednesday. “Her health is improving, however she...
‘Squid Game’ adds 8 new cast members to season 2
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 29, 2023
The cast of the popular Korean drama ‘Squid Game’ has expanded to include eight new actors. According to Variety, the following actors have been added to the second season of the international popular series: Park Gyu-young,...
US bans the use of race in university admissions
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 29, 2023
The US Supreme Court barred the use of race and ethnicity in university admissions on Thursday, thereby ending a decades-long practice that increased educational chances for African-Americans and other minorities. One year after eliminating the assurance...
Turkey to hold NATO talks with Sweden next Thursday
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 29, 2023
Top diplomats from Turkey and Sweden will meet at NATO headquarters next Thursday to discuss Stockholm’s ambition to join the alliance, according to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. “The time has come for Sweden to join...
Marta leads Brazil squad for women’s World Cup
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 29, 2023
Coach Pia Sundhage said Tuesday that veteran forward Marta will lead a fresh-faced Brazil hoping to pull off an upset and win its first women’s World Cup when the competition begins off next month. At 37,...
Royal costs rise in British monarch’s first year on throne
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 29, 2023
The annual financial report of King Charles III’s household revealed on Thursday that the expense of Britain’s royal family to the UK tax payer increased by 5% over the previous year. Royal aides attribute the increase...
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