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Qatar PM says Gaza truce incomplete without ‘full withdrawal’ by Israel
Mixed day for global stocks as market digest huge Netflix deal
Daughters of Azerbaijan President call on CA
Politics
Over 2.23 lakh expatriates register to vote in national election
EC fully prepared to hold national polls, referendum in Feb, CEC tells CA
BNP stresses timely elections in meeting with EC: Nazrul Islam Khan
War & Conflict
US envoy to meet Russia’s Putin for talks on ending Ukraine war
VR headsets take war-scarred children to world away from Gaza
Israel says killed Hezbollah chief of staff in Beirut strike
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
Mixed day for global stocks as market digest huge Netflix deal
US to sell bombs to Canada in $2.7-bn deal
Washington suspends some sanctions on Russian oil giant Lukoil
Economy
Argentina negotiates up to $7 billion loan with banks
Norway to set up a commission to examine how to transition its economy away from oil and gas
Turkey’s annual inflation slowed in November to 31.1 percent
Corporate
Banglalink appoints Kazi Mahboob as CMO
Nestle sacks CEO Freixe over office relationship
Caterpillar bracing for up to $1.8 bn tariff impact this year
Stock Exchange
Asian and European markets mixed on Thursday
Asian stocks rose on Tuesday
Tech firms lead Asian stock rout as AI bubble fears linger
Forex
Green shipbuilding can be the next forex giant after RMG: Adilur
Forex reserves stands at $27.67b: BB
Expatriates send $1.99b in remittances in first 21 days of June
Development
Sri Lanka issues fresh landslide warnings as death toll hits 607
Bangladesh, Sweden, and Ukraine unite through Grain from Ukraine to support Rohingya families
More than 340 educational facilities damaged or destroyed in Ukraine this year
Environment
Sri Lanka issues fresh landslide warnings as death toll hits 607
Over 275,000 children affected in Sri Lanka following devastating Cyclone
Bangladesh to send relief, rescue team to Sri Lanka
Disaster
Education
More than 340 educational facilities damaged or destroyed in Ukraine this year
12 BAU researchers among world’s top scientists
Global funding cuts could force 6 million more children out of school in the coming year
Gender
Women’s health, empowerment key to sustainable development: Rizwana Hasan
New generation of Afghan women shift from burqa
Agitations galore at DU demanding capital punishment for rapists
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
UNGA adopts resolution seeking return of Rohingyas to Myanmar
Ethiopia set to host UN’s 2027 climate summit, 2026 undecided
UN must continue to evolve to fulfill collective aspiration for peace, multilateralism: CA
NGO
CSOs Position Paper launched to strengthen Bangladesh’s voice at COP 30
BRAC observes World Diabetes Day across the country
BRAC to install 4.06-Megawatt solar power systems across 32 facilities
Culture
Netflix made a mostly cash offer to buy Warner Bros Discovery
Hungary’s Laszlo Krasznahorkai wins Nobel literature prize
Trump slams return of Jimmy Kimmel show, says he may ‘test ABC’
Arts
SM Sultan’s 101st birth anniversary today
Japan-Bangladesh cultural ties deepen through joint art exhibition
The Kingdom Of The Netherlands’ Embassy And Dhaka Flow Present: Transformation: The Art Of Alchemy
Celebrity
Prince Harry meets King Charles for first time since 2024
Italian fashion icon Giorgio Armani dead at 91
Vogue appoints Chloe Malle to replace fashion doyenne Wintour
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
Italian fashion icon Giorgio Armani dead at 91
Vogue appoints Chloe Malle to replace fashion doyenne Wintour
Miss America, Miss World pageants accused of discrimination
TV Show
Trump slams return of Jimmy Kimmel show, says he may ‘test ABC’
Jimmy Kimmel show to return Tuesday
‘The Studio’ wins best comedy Emmy
Movie
Netflix made a mostly cash offer to buy Warner Bros Discovery
Clooney and Netflix team up for Venice festival spotlight
‘Fantastic Four’ stretches lead to second week at the box office
Music
Legendary Bangladeshi folk singer Farida Parveen dies
Russian composer Rodion Shchedrin dies aged 92: Bolshoi
Tanjina Toma Honoured with Prestigious 71 Media Vision Award for Transforming Lives through Music
Photography
Mountaineers’ ‘From Sea to Summit’ Exhibition Inaugurated at National Museum
100 years of British royal photography goes on display in London
Pulitzer Prizes honor Gaza war coverage
Literature
Hungary’s Laszlo Krasznahorkai wins Nobel literature prize
Kazi Nazrul Islam officially recognized as national poet
Weeklong divisional book fair begins in Khulna on Nov 26
Science
Samsung launched its first triple-folding phone Galaxy Z TriFold on Tuesday
Volkswagen says it can now make cars entirely in China
China to send youngest astronaut, mice on space mission this week
Technology
In Hanoi, 72 states ratify the UN Convention on Cybercrime
A global outage hit Amazon’s cloud services on Monday
Google to invest $15 bn in India, build largest AI hub outside US
Gadgets
Samsung launched its first triple-folding phone Galaxy Z TriFold on Tuesday
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
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
Volkswagen says it can now make cars entirely in China
Volkswagen to prepare to pause production of two key models but denied any connection with a stand-off over chipmaker Nexperia putting pressure on supply chains
Ford to recall 59,006 vehicles equipped with engine block heaters for fire risks, NHTSA said
Space
China to send youngest astronaut, mice on space mission this week
US astronaut Jim Lovell, the commander of the Apollo 13, dies at 97
Five astronauts began their descent back down to Earth on a SpaceX capsule
Health
97% typhoid vaccine coverage among children places Bangladesh among global leaders: UNICEF
Twenty-one children died in Cuba due to chikungunya and dengue
Pfizer, Tris Pharma settle for $41.5 mn in Texas ADHD drug case
Disease
Twenty-one children died in Cuba due to chikungunya and dengue
India health alert after ‘brain-eating’ amoeba rise
Canada measles cases pass 4,500, highest count in Americas
Doctor’s Opinion
Do you know about kidney disease?
We neglect primary HIV prevention at our peril
Pharmaceuticals
Bayer in $1.3 bn deal for cancer drug candidate
AstraZeneca quarterly net profit jumps on record US growth
US state Hawaii accepted a $700 million settlement in its case against Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) and Sanofi
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
SpaceX launches Starship megarocket on successful test flight
Bangladesh out to deny Afghanistan ODI sweep
Kudus scores as Ghana qualify for 2026 World Cup
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 out to deny Afghanistan ODI sweep
Akbar named captain for Bangladesh Emerging team’ series against South Africa
Bangladesh to visit UAE for two T20Is
BPL
IPL
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Football
Kudus scores as Ghana qualify for 2026 World Cup
Napoli move step closer to Serie A crown after win at fiery Lecce
Dhaka Flow To Coach the Women’s National Football Team
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
Asif Mahmud joins symbolic marathon on Dhaka’s streets
Pantonix Tiger Run Dhaka-2025: registration is open for this year’s roar!
The end of Olympic escapism for gloomy France
Baseball
Travel
Master plan to propose 500-900 tourists in St. Martin’s Island per day
EU, Bangladesh strengthen cooperation in aviation safety
Malaysia emerges as new destination for Bangladeshi medical tourists
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
EU, Bangladesh strengthen cooperation in aviation safety
Qatar Airways to sell all of its Cathay Pacific stake
US permits Boeing to boost production on 737 MAX
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
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December 7, 2025
June2023
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...
Fresh unrest in France as anger simmers over police shooting
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 29, 2023
Unrest erupted in France for the second night in a row, with thousands of security personnel deployed to prevent additional violent protests after the death shooting of a teenager by police. A 17-year-old was shot in...
After long wait, Virgin Galactic begins commercial spaceflights
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 29, 2023
Virgin Galactic is expected to begin commercial spaceflights on Thursday, a significant milestone for the business founded in 2004 by British entrepreneur Richard Branson. Its first paying clients are a three-person crew from the Italian Air...
Biden says ‘Bidenomics’ will restore the American dream
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Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Jun 29, 2023
President Joe Biden vowed Wednesday to restore the American dream in a speech supporting his “Bidenomics” strategy, which he claims will end decades of Republican economic thinking that benefits the wealthy. “Bidenomics is about the future....
England captain Bright expects to be fit for World Cup
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 29, 2023
As she recovers from knee surgery, England captain Millie Bright aims to be ready for the start of the Lionesses’ World Cup campaign next month. Since March, the Chelsea defender has not played for club or...
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