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Tsunami alert after powerful quakes strike off coast of Russia
Eritrean president warns Ethiopia against waging war
Starlink’s official launch in Bangladesh: a message of visionary leadership and bold connectivity
Politics
Political parties agree on most procedures of appointing CG’s chief adviser: Ali Riaz
First day of 3-day tariff talks between Bangladesh, US ends
Saudi Arabia and Iran hold talks after Tehran’s truce with Israel
War & Conflict
Eritrean president warns Ethiopia against waging war
Israeli army says intercepted missile launched from Yemen
Nearly 450,000 Afghans left Iran since June 1: IOM
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
Bangladesh, China discuss deepening trade and investment ties
South Korea’s top court upholds Samsung boss’s fraud acquital
IEA sees anaemic global oil demand growth amid tariff turmoil
Economy
Record remittance inflow boosts forex reserves
Japan PM says won’t ‘easily compromise’ to Trump on tariffs
US inflation edges up as Trump renews criticism of Fed chief
Corporate
10 Bangladeshi companies participate in Global Sourcing Expo in Sydney
Five shariah-based banks to be merged soon: BB governor
vivo Celebrates Father’s Day with “Moments with Dad” Photo Campaign
Stock Exchange
Renault books 9.5-bn-euro loss on Nissan shares
Asian stocks fell on Thursday
ACC files case against Shakib Al Hassan, 14 others for share scam
Forex
Forex reserves stands at $27.67b: BB
Expatriates send $1.99b in remittances in first 21 days of June
Forex reserves stands at $26.79b: BB
Development
Tsunami alert after powerful quakes strike off coast of Russia
Govt, OHCHR ink MoU to field mission in Bangladesh
Met office issues signal one for river ports
Environment
Tsunami alert after powerful quakes strike off coast of Russia
Met office issues signal one for river ports
Man charged with setting fire to synagogue in Australia
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
Govt, OHCHR ink MoU to field mission in Bangladesh
UN officials say new Gaza aid system leads to mass killings
UN warns of Sudanese conflict ‘spill over’ in C.Africa
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
Japan-Bangladesh cultural ties deepen through joint art exhibition
‘Wonder Woman’ star opens Jerusalem film festival with call to end war
Tech CEO Under Investigation After Coldplay Kiss Cam Incident Goes Viral
Arts
Japan-Bangladesh cultural ties deepen through joint art exhibition
The Kingdom Of The Netherlands’ Embassy And Dhaka Flow Present: Transformation: The Art Of Alchemy
‘Otopor, abar’ by Sheikh Lana
Celebrity
Tech CEO Under Investigation After Coldplay Kiss Cam Incident Goes Viral
Oasis fans converge as mega-tour kicks off in UK
Peru clinic that leaked Shakira medical record given hefty fine
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
‘Wonder Woman’ star opens Jerusalem film festival with call to end war
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
Music
Tech CEO Under Investigation After Coldplay Kiss Cam Incident Goes Viral
Oasis fans converge as mega-tour kicks off in UK
Two more BTS megastars released from South Korea military service
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
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
Chief Adviser urges Meta to tackle disinformation more effectively
Japanese auto exports to the United States fell almost a quarter in May
Waymo applied for a permit to start testing its self-driving cars in New York City
Technology
Chief Adviser urges Meta to tackle disinformation more effectively
Malaysia sues Telegram over alleged malicious content
India grants licence to Musk’s Starlink
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
Japanese auto exports to the United States fell almost a quarter in May
Waymo applied for a permit to start testing its self-driving cars in New York City
Polestar to start delivering its electric vehicles in France this year
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
One billion Africans being harmed by cooking pollution
Global childhood vaccination holds steady, yet over 14 million infants remain unvaccinated – WHO, UNICEF
Suriname declared Malaria-free by WHO
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
Asif Mahmud joins symbolic marathon on Dhaka’s streets
MoU inked between Bangladesh & WEU to promote traditional sports
Pantonix Tiger Run Dhaka-2025: registration is open for this year’s roar!
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
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
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
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July 21, 2025
September2023
Famous Indian author Gita Mehta has passed away
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 18, 2023
The sister of the chief minister of Odisha, Gita Mehta, was a well-known author and filmmaker who passed away on Saturday in New Delhi. She left behind her son when she passed away at the age...
FAO, IsDB, and IFAD collaborate to strengthen food security technologies for smallholder farmers
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Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Sep 18, 2023
An important partnership agreement has been reached between the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) with the goal of improving...
Test cricket to return to Sylhet after 5-year hiatus
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 18, 2023
Cricket fans in Sylhet will once again be able to enjoy Test matches on their own field after a half-decade-long absence. After the World Cup, which will be held in India later this year, Bangladesh will...
Comedian Russell Brand denies allegations of sexual assault
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 18, 2023
Four women who knew comedian and social influencer Russell Brand during a seven-year span at the height of his success have reportedly accused him of rape, sexual assault, and abuse, according to three British news organizations...
BRTC launches bus service on Dhaka Elevated Expressway
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 18, 2023
On Monday, September 18, 2023, Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) began operating buses on the Uttara-Farmgate route through the Dhaka Elevated Expressway. ABM Amin Ullah Nuri, secretary of the road transport and highways division, officially opened...
A week after Libya flood, aid effort gains pace
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Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Sep 18, 2023
A week after a flash flood the size of a tsunami ravaged the Libyan coastal city of Derna, killing thousands of people, the worldwide relief effort for the heartbroken survivors began to pick up speed on...
UNESCO adds Iran caravanserais to heritage sites list
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 18, 2023
On Sunday, the United Nations cultural agency added a large number of Iran’s caravanserais—roadside rest areas for travelers along the nation’s historic trade routes—to its list of World Heritage Sites. The World Heritage Committee decided to...
One in 10 Japanese aged 80 or above as elderly ratio hits record high
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Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Sep 18, 2023
According to ministry data released on Sunday, one in ten Japanese citizens are now 80 years of age or older, and the proportion of the elderly to the general population has reached a record high. According...
AI-SAROSH is hosting Workshop on “Artificial Intelligence for Sexual and Reproductive Health for South Asia”
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 18, 2023
The 2023 Grant Cycle Co-Design Workshop on “Artificial Intelligence for Sexual and Reproductive Health for South Asia” took place from September 13–17, 2023, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. AI-SAROSH is an AI-powered platform that aims to transform...
More than 20 flights delayed in Moscow airports
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 18, 2023
According to information from the Yandex.Schedule website, 24 flights in Moscow airports have experienced delays during the course of Saturday night and Sunday. Nine flights were delayed and two were canceled at the Vnukovo Airport as...
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