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Swedish PM rejects Trump’s tariffs threat over Greenland
Iranian authorities say arrested members of Bahai minority
Trump tariff threats over Greenland a ‘surprise’: Danish FM
Politics
Swiss President wishes peace ahead of Bangladesh Polls
Tarique Rahman to launch Election campaign from Sylhet
Postal ballots dispatched to 677,233 expatriates
War & Conflict
Iranian authorities say arrested members of Bahai minority
Former UK leader Blair back in limelight with Gaza role
European military mission in Greenland as the US aim ‘remains intact.’
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
Swedish PM rejects Trump’s tariffs threat over Greenland
South American bloc to ink long-awaited trade deal with EU
The German economy grew 0.2 percent in 2025
Economy
The German economy grew 0.2 percent in 2025
Chinese firm Leaders Label to invest $20m in BSEZ
BB buys $81m through dollar auction
Corporate
Nestle recalls infant formula in several European countries
BP to sell majority stake in Castrol lubricants business
Reddit files legal challenge to Australia social media ban
Stock Exchange
US oil majors soar on Wall St after Maduro deposed
Asian and European markets mixed on Thursday
Asian stocks rose on Tuesday
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
Transparency International (TI) condemns Brazilian government attacks on TI Brazil
Turning winter into a weapon: Oxfam warns of deadly impact of attacks on Ukraine’s energy system
Insurance Innovation Challenge for Small Enterprises Introduced
Environment
Minimum temperature falls by 1°C, mild cold wave persists
US air traffic snarled as New York braces for deep snow
Flash floods kill 21 in Moroccan coastal town
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
Insurance Innovation Challenge for Small Enterprises Introduced
At least 100 children killed in Gaza since ceasefire: UN
UNDP Bangladesh Launches SDG Socializers Season 2
NGO
Transparency International (TI) condemns Brazilian government attacks on TI Brazil
Applications open for BRIDGE Returnship Programme
BRAC Academy opened its doors in Dhaka
Culture
16 day Chobi Mela begins in Bangladesh
Golden Globes viewership shrinks again
The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
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
The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
Nobel laureate Machado feared for her life leaving Venezuela
Prince Harry meets King Charles for first time since 2024
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
Golden Globes viewership shrinks again
Trump slams return of Jimmy Kimmel show, says he may ‘test ABC’
Jimmy Kimmel show to return Tuesday
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
16 day Chobi Mela begins in Bangladesh
Mountaineers’ ‘From Sea to Summit’ Exhibition Inaugurated at National Museum
100 years of British royal photography goes on display in London
Literature
Publication Festival and Discussion Meeting Held for Kothar Kagoj Hemonto edition 1432
Hungary’s Laszlo Krasznahorkai wins Nobel literature prize
Kazi Nazrul Islam officially recognized as national poet
Science
NASA moves moon rocket to launch pad ahead of Artemis 2 mission
Astronauts leave ISS in first-ever medical evacuation
US allows Nvidia to send advanced AI chips to China with restrictions
Technology
US allows Nvidia to send advanced AI chips to China with restrictions
Tesla loses EV crown to China’s BYD in 2025 as sales slip
Coupang founder Kim says sorry over data leak
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
NASA moves moon rocket to launch pad ahead of Artemis 2 mission
Astronauts leave ISS in first-ever medical evacuation
China to send youngest astronaut, mice on space mission this week
Health
Clubfoot is Not a Curse; it’s a Call for Care: Overcoming Stigma in Bangladesh
US withdrawal from WHO makes country, world ‘unsafe’: WHO chief
Early Detection Key to Curing Clubfoot: Training Session for Health Workers Held in Cumilla
Disease
Clubfoot is Not a Curse; it’s a Call for Care: Overcoming Stigma in Bangladesh
Early Detection Key to Curing Clubfoot: Training Session for Health Workers Held in Cumilla
Twenty-one children died in Cuba due to chikungunya and dengue
Doctor’s Opinion
Do you know about kidney disease?
We neglect primary HIV prevention at our peril
Pharmaceuticals
Novo Nordisk & Arogga join hands to improve patient convenience
Bayer in $1.3 bn deal for cancer drug candidate
AstraZeneca quarterly net profit jumps on record US growth
Health Article
Brain stimulation can boost math learning in people with weaker neural connections
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
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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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
January 19, 2026
January2024
US pauses UNRWA funding over claims of staff involvement
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 27, 2024
Due to claims that staff members were involved in the Hamas attacks on October 7, the US has decided to suspend financing for UNRWA, the UN organization for Palestinians. According to UNRWA, it has fired multiple...
Jennifer Lopez plans to produce Bob the Builder film set in Puerto Rico
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 27, 2024
As “Roberto” in a movie that she and singer Jennifer Lopez will co-produce, the children’s TV favorite Bob the Builder will travel to Puerto Rico. The news follows closely on the heels of Barbie, another Mattel...
Taylor Swift deepfakes spark calls in Congress for new legislation
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 27, 2024
Following the millions of views that sexual Photoshopped images of Taylor Swift received online, US lawmakers have advocated for new legislation that would make the creation of deepfake images illegal. The pictures were shared on several...
US approves F-16 fighter jet sale to Turkey worth $23bn
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 27, 2024
The long-awaited $23 billion (£18 billion) sale of 40 new F-16 fighter fighters to Turkey has been approved by the US administration, after Ankara’s ratification of Sweden’s NATO membership. For 79 Turkish F-16s currently in service,...
Trump must pay $83.3 damages in defamation case, jury says
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 27, 2024
Former US President Donald Trump was ordered by a US jury on Friday to pay $83.3 million (€76.7 million) in damages for defaming author E. Jean Carroll. The author has charged that Trump’s denial in 2019...
China steps up military pressure on Taiwan after US visit
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 27, 2024
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry announced on Saturday that Beijing had dispatched 33 fighter jets and six naval vessels in its direction, to which Taiwan has retaliated by committing its own troops. Since January 13, when Taiwan held...
WWE boss McMahon resigns over sexual misconduct allegations
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 27, 2024
Legendary wrestler Vince McMahon resigned, the parent company of WWE announced on Friday, following severe claims of sexual misconduct made by a former employee. A legal and talent department employee of TKO Group Holdings filed a...
Security Council to meet after UN top court’s Gaza ruling: presidency
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 27, 2024
The UN Security Council’s presidency declared on Friday that the body will convene the following week to discuss the ruling of the world court ordering Israel to stop genocidal actions in Gaza. The Wednesday meeting was...
Alaska Airlines’ Boeing 737 MAX9 resumes flight
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 27, 2024
Three weeks following a mid-flight panel blowout and emergency landing that triggered extensive inspections of the aircraft, Alaska Airlines progressively restarted flights with its Boeing 737 MAX 9 fleet on Friday, the company said. Flight 1146...
US strikes Huthi target in Yemen after attack on British oil tanker
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 27, 2024
The US military launched an anti-ship missile into Huthi-held Yemen early on Saturday, just hours after rebels backed by Iran used a similar weapon to set fire to a British tanker in the Gulf of Aden....
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