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New Japan PM to advance defence spending target: reports
South Korea halts tours in parts of DMZ ahead of Trump visit
North Korea says tested new weapon system
Politics
Japan parties sign deal for Takaichi-led coalition
Japan’s Takaichi in formal talks with opposition for new coalition
Mayor of Peru’s capital resigns to run for president
War & Conflict
Qatar’s emir condemns ‘continued violation’ of Gaza ceasefire
Trump says Gaza ceasefire intact amid fighting
Premature end to Iran nuclear deal after reimposed UN sanctions
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
Netflix shares sink as quarterly profit misses mark
Netflix missed Wall Street’s Q3 earnings targets because of an unexpected expense from a Brazilian tax dispute
TeamViewer expects full-year revenue to be at the lower end of its prior outlook of 778 million euros to 797 million euros
Economy
Inflow of remittances witnessed a year-on-year growth of 7.1 percent reaching US$1780 million in Bangladesh
UK seeks to repay victims of huge bitcoin scam
UK Trade Envoy to Bangladesh Baroness Winterton meets Commerce Adviser
Corporate
Nestle sacks CEO Freixe over office relationship
Caterpillar bracing for up to $1.8 bn tariff impact this year
10 Bangladeshi companies participate in Global Sourcing Expo in Sydney
Stock Exchange
Netflix shares sink as quarterly profit misses mark
Asian equities edged up on Thursday
Wall Street stocks finished sharply lower on Friday
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
UN court says Israel must ease aid into Gaza, provide ‘basic needs’
Brazil approves oil drilling near mouth of Amazon River
12-member core committee formed over HSIA fire
Environment
Brazil approves oil drilling near mouth of Amazon River
12-member core committee formed over HSIA fire
Papua New Guinea’s rainforest under major threat, says new report
Disaster
Education
12 BAU researchers among world’s top scientists
Global funding cuts could force 6 million more children out of school in the coming year
United Arab Emirates to introduce artificial intelligence lessons for schoolchildren of all ages
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 court says Israel must ease aid into Gaza, provide ‘basic needs’
BNNRC Connects Local Fight Against Cyber Violence to Global Digital Governance
UN Resident Coordinator meets CA, lauds his “highly successful” NY visit
NGO
‘Innovation Challenge 2025’ in Cox’s Bazar: Youth-led innovations Tackle Community Concerns
CARE launches global partnership with iDE and IDinsight to expand sanitation in rural areas
BRAC and Denmark partner to strengthen water security and climate resilience in the coastal area of Bangladesh
Culture
Hungary’s Laszlo Krasznahorkai wins Nobel literature prize
Trump slams return of Jimmy Kimmel show, says he may ‘test ABC’
Jimmy Kimmel show to return Tuesday
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
Clooney and Netflix team up for Venice festival spotlight
‘Fantastic Four’ stretches lead to second week at the box office
‘Wonder Woman’ star opens Jerusalem film festival with call to end war
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
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
A global outage hit Amazon’s cloud services on Monday
Ford to recall 59,006 vehicles equipped with engine block heaters for fire risks, NHTSA said
Technology
A global outage hit Amazon’s cloud services on Monday
Google to invest $15 bn in India, build largest AI hub outside US
YouTube to reinstate creators banned over misinformation
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
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
Waymo announced plans to launch its robotaxis in London next year
Space
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
SpaceX is set Tuesday for the next test flight of its Starship megarocket
Health
More than 212,000 children at risk of acute watery diarrhoea and other deadly waterborne diseases in earthquake-hit eastern Afghanistan
Experts Call for Practical Tobacco Harm Reduction Strategy to Tackle Health Risks in Bangladesh
India health alert after ‘brain-eating’ amoeba rise
Disease
India health alert after ‘brain-eating’ amoeba rise
Canada measles cases pass 4,500, highest count in Americas
Over 640,000 children under five at risk as cholera spreads in Sudan’s North Darfur State
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
US permits Boeing to boost production on 737 MAX
Malaysia targets 47m tourists including Bangladeshis next year
UK approves plans for new runway at Gatwick Airport
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
US permits Boeing to boost production on 737 MAX
UK approves plans for new runway at Gatwick Airport
Int’l flight operations to start at Cox’s Bazar Airport in Oct: Sk Bashir
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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World better positioned against mpox than for Covid: vaccine alliance
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Sheikh Hasina resigned and left country
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October 24, 2025
March2024
Grand finale of British Council’s AGIYE 2.0 held in Dhaka
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Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Mar 19, 2024
Recently, at Hotel Bengal Canary Park in Dhaka, the British Council’s “Building Agency for Youth in Climate Action” initiative held its grand finale for the Accelerating Green Innovation through Youth Entrepreneurship (AGIYE 2.0) component. With assistance...
UN chief alarmed by reports civilians killed in Myanmar air strikes
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 19, 2024
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres has said he is “alarmed” by reports of ongoing Myanmar military air strikes on villages in Rakhine state, where locals told AFP more than 20 people were killed on Monday. Since...
Germany detains two Islamic State suspects over Swedish attack plan
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 19, 2024
Thuringia, a state in central Germany, is home to two alleged supporters of the so-called “Islamic State” (IS) jihadist militia, according to the Federal Prosecutor’s Office in Germany on Tuesday. The two Afghan nationals are accused...
UN weather agency sounds ‘red alert’ on climate
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 19, 2024
A number of world temperature records have been beaten, and in some cases completely shattered, according to the WMO, the meteorological observation agency of the United Nations. The organization issued a warning, citing sea ice loss...
Arakan Army takes control of Rathedaung in Rakhine state
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 19, 2024
After forcing the Junta forces out of Rathedaung Township in Rakhine State, the rebel group Arakan Army has taken control of the area. Approximately 200 Junta soldiers were able to escape on Sunday night following two...
Chinese Company to invest $27.8m in BEPZA EZ
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 19, 2024
The BEPZA Economic Zone (BEPZA EZ), which is situated at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Shilpa Nagar (BSMSN), Mirsharai, Chattogram, would see the establishment of a Sock manufacturing sector thanks to an investment of US$ 27.8 million by...
Afghanistan retaliates after Pakistani air strikes kill 8
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 19, 2024
Taliban leaders said that after eight people were slain on Monday in “reckless” airstrikes by Pakistan’s military in Afghanistan’s border regions, Afghan troops retaliated on Pakistani military bases. Since the Taliban regime took office in 2021,...
UN agency chief says Israel blocked him from entering Gaza
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 19, 2024
Israel has prevented him from accessing the war-torn and beleaguered Gaza Strip, where the UN has issued an imminent hunger warning, according to the head of the UN organization for Palestinian refugees, who made this announcement...
Bank of Japan expected to end negative rates
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 19, 2024
Economists and media sources predicted that Japan’s central bank would abandon its unconventional negative interest rate policy on Tuesday and raise borrowing costs for the first time in 17 years. After Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022,...
UNDP Goodwill Ambassador observes climate change resilience efforts in Bangladesh
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 19, 2024
As a Goodwill Ambassador for the UNDP since 2023, Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden traveled to Khulna and Chattogram today to observe directly the effects of climate change and the UNDP’s efforts to adapt to them...
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