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AI development cannot be left to market whim, UN experts warn
World better positioned against mpox than for Covid: vaccine alliance
Politics
US says Iran hackers offered Trump material to Biden team
Jordan PM resigns after general election
Thousands rally in support of embattled Honduras president
War & Conflict
Japan firm says no longer makes radio reportedly used in Lebanon blasts
Hezbollah says ‘will continue’ fight to support Gaza after pager blasts
UN adopts Bangladesh co-sponsored resolution against Israeli occupation of Palestine
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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Business
AI development cannot be left to market whim, UN experts warn
Nintendo sues ‘Pokemon with guns’ maker for patent infringement
Google faces another test in EU court over 1.5-bn euro fine
Economy
Google faces another test in EU court over 1.5-bn euro fine
ECNEC approves 4 projects worth Tk 1,222.14cr
ADB keen to help Bangladesh initiate vital structural reforms
Corporate
Nintendo sues ‘Pokemon with guns’ maker for patent infringement
7-Eleven owner rejects initial takeover bid from Canadian rival
China manufacturing contracts for the fourth straight month
Stock Exchange
Asian markets mostly rose on Friday
India’s Adani Group denies Hindenburg claims on Swiss probe
Asian markets stuttered on Tuesday
Forex
Dollar price hiked to Tk119.4 for remittance
Remittance hits 47-month high
Forex reserves cross $27b: Bangladesh Bank
Development
AI development cannot be left to market whim, UN experts warn
World leaders to gather at UN as crises grow and conflicts rage
WHO warns of antivenom shortages amid snake bite scourge
Environment
Ecuador to impose blackouts due to severe drought
Storm Boris leaves one dead, seven missing in Czech Republic
Bebinca strongest typhoon to hit Shanghai since 1949
Disaster
Education
Australia to cap foreign student numbers at 270,000
Prof Niaz Ahmed Khan appointed as Dhaka University VC
HSC exams likely to resume Sept 11
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
AI development cannot be left to market whim, UN experts warn
World leaders to gather at UN as crises grow and conflicts rage
WHO warns of antivenom shortages amid snake bite scourge
NGO
Algeria has turned back 20,000 migrants to Niger this year: NGO
Successful Health & Wellness Campaign for RMG Workers held in GIANT Textile LTD
World Environment Day is observed by BRAC with activities aimed at preventing plastic pollution
Culture
Tito Jackson, founding member of the popular Black American Motown group The Jackson 5, died at 70
Actors Aditi Rao Hydari, Siddharth are now married
Ex-BBC anchor Huw Edwards to be sentenced over indecent child images
Arts
Van Gogh ‘Sunflowers’ brought together in London show
Colombian underwater ‘art gallery’ serves as coral home
Colombian art gallery ‘art gallery’ serves as coral home
Celebrity
Tito Jackson, founding member of the popular Black American Motown group The Jackson 5, died at 70
Actors Aditi Rao Hydari, Siddharth are now married
Ex-BBC anchor Huw Edwards to be sentenced over indecent child images
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
‘Star Trek’ to expand with new comedy series
Sonakshi expresses gratitude to Bhansali for casting her in Heeramandi
Upcoming Bangla Short Film “Jolrong (Watercolor)” Set to Paint the Screen with Emotions
Movie
Toronto festival drops Russian war film screenings over threats
‘Shogun’ set to reign at historic Emmys
‘Piano Lesson’ premieres in Toronto, a family affair for Denzel
Music
Lady Gaga-mania as ‘Joker’ sequel brings pop star to Venice
Tickets for Oasis reunion tour to go on general sale
Basel chosen to host Eurovision Song Contest 2025
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
Japan firm says no longer makes radio reportedly used in Lebanon blasts
Meta and Spotify blast EU decisions on AI
X says Brazil service restoration ‘inadvertent’ and ‘temporary’
Technology
Japan firm says no longer makes radio reportedly used in Lebanon blasts
Meta and Spotify blast EU decisions on AI
X says Brazil service restoration ‘inadvertent’ and ‘temporary’
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
Canadian labor union Unifor reached a tentative agreement with General Motors
United Auto Workers union eyeing multiple U.S. strikes against Stellantis about a year after a national walkout
The market share for European electric cars should rebound strongly in 2025
Space
Europe’s Vega rocket launches in French Guiana
US regulators cleared SpaceX to restart launching its stalwart Falcon 9 rocket
SpaceX cleared to fly Falcon 9 rocket after landing mishap
Health
World better positioned against mpox than for Covid: vaccine alliance
WHO warns of antivenom shortages amid snake bite scourge
One-third of mpox cases in Burundi among school-age children – UNICEF
Disease
World better positioned against mpox than for Covid: vaccine alliance
One-third of mpox cases in Burundi among school-age children – UNICEF
India isolates ‘suspected mpox case’
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
Australia’s Ponting named Punjab Kings head coach
Italy’s 1990 World Cup icon Schillaci dies aged 59
Ronaldo misses Al Nassr draw in Asian Champions League opener
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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
Australia’s Ponting named Punjab Kings head coach
Chief Adviser accords reception to national cricket team
India’s Randhir Singh elected Asian Olympic chief
BPL
IPL
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Football
Italy’s 1990 World Cup icon Schillaci dies aged 59
Messi scores twice in triumphant injury return for Miami
Ronaldo says Ten Hag’s attitude too negative for Man Utd
FIFA World Cup 2018
Tennis
Sinner defeats Medvedev to reach first US Open semi-final
Djokovic admits to ‘worst tennis ever’ in shock US Open exit
Sinner beats Tiafoe to win ATP Cincinnati Open
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
Biman Bangladesh Airlines to add an additional weekly flight on the Dhaka-Toronto-Dhaka route
Japan’s continued assistance in aviation sector sought
Cathay inspects A350 fleet after engine component failure
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
Biman Bangladesh Airlines to add an additional weekly flight on the Dhaka-Toronto-Dhaka route
Japan’s continued assistance in aviation sector sought
Cathay inspects A350 fleet after engine component failure
Adventure
Record-breaking Nepali teen eyes final 8,000-metre peak
Pakistan climber who helped in daring rescue dies on mountain
Pakistani climbers retrieve porter’s body a year after K2 summit
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
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Sheikh Hasina resigned and left country
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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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September 20, 2024
September2023
Bangladesh receives $1,599m remittance in August
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 3, 2023
Around US $ 1,599.45 million in remittances were sent by Bangladeshis living abroad in August of the fiscal 2023–24 year. According to data made accessible by Bangladesh Bank (BB), 43 private sector banks received $1,376.02 million...
UK unveils plans for ‘fitting tribute’ to Queen Elizabeth II
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 3, 2023
Early stages of plans to create a permanent memorial to the late Queen Elizabeth II and launch a national legacy initiative in her honor in 2026 were unveiled by the UK government on Sunday. The “fitting...
Germany to provide €191m for the sustainable development of Bangladesh
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 3, 2023
Bangladesh will receive 191 million euros from Germany in the form of financial and technical assistance for the country’s sustainable development. Following up on the pledges of the last government negotiations in December 2022, the Governments...
Climate risk insurance saves lives, 1200 farmers got payout for losses in Boro paddy investment
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 3, 2023
Gana Unnayan Kendra (GUK) organized a payout event at the District Commissioner’s Office in Kurigram to celebrate the disbursal of a payout worth BDT 15,70,234 made to 1,200 farmers of Kurigram Sadar, Rajarhat, and Chilmari upazila...
Bangladesh got the highest global fatality rate from dengue!
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 3, 2023
On Saturday, the health directorate announced the greatest number of dengue deaths in the nation—21—bringing the total for this year to 618. Currently, Bangladesh is second in the world for dengue-related infections after Brazil, which this...
Elevated expressway opens for vehicular movement
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 3, 2023
Today marks the official opening of the high-speed elevated expressway to the general public, ushering in a new age of vehicle transportation in the congested capital city. On Sunday, regular traffic started on the freeway at...
PRAN Agro receives Tk 262cr through onshore bond
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 3, 2023
A significant Taka 262 crore onshore bond was successfully closed by PRAN Agro Limited (PAL), a sister company of PRAN-RFL Group. PRAN Agro will be able to finance its infrastructure expansion plans with the eight-year tenor...
Two convictions in FIFA corruption scandal overturned
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 3, 2023
A US federal judge has overturned two convictions in the FIFA corruption case, citing a recent Supreme Court decision. In March, Hernan Lopez, a former executive with 21st Century Fox, and the Argentine sports marketing company...
Iran adds Russian combat trainer jets to air force
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 3, 2023
According to local media on Saturday, Iran’s air force has acquired a batch of cutting-edge Russian combat trainer jets to “improve the training and combat capability of the air force.” “A number of Yak-130 training aircraft...
Nobel Foundation cancels Russian ambassador invite to prize ceremony
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 3, 2023
After the move provoked criticism, the Nobel Foundation said on Saturday that it was reversing its decision to invite ambassadors from Russia and Belarus to this year’s Nobel award ceremony in Stockholm. Because of the conflict...
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