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Myanmar air strike wounds around 20 at clinic: media, an armed group
Russian air defenses down several projectiles near Sevastopol, Belbek airfield
India downplays US sanctions threat over Iran port deal
Politics
India downplays US sanctions threat over Iran port deal
US tries to rebuild trust with Bangladesh: Lu
Sunak says UK at ‘crossroads’ but refuses to call election
War & Conflict
Myanmar air strike wounds around 20 at clinic: media, an armed group
Russian air defenses down several projectiles near Sevastopol, Belbek airfield
Russia rains attacks on Ukraine’s Kharkiv region after launching offensive
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
Amazon Web Services (AWS) to invest 7.8 billion euros in Germany through 2040
India downplays US sanctions threat over Iran port deal
US consumer prices increased less than expected in April
Economy
US consumer prices increased less than expected in April
Bangladesh’s outlook remains bright: HSBC
Asian investors shifted cautiously ahead of the release of key US inflation data
Corporate
Bangladesh’s outlook remains bright: HSBC
Emirates Group records $5.1 bn in annual profit, setting new record
Microsoft, Amazon to invest billions in French tech
Stock Exchange
Europe’s main stock markets steadied at the start of trading on Tuesday
China to start selling an initial batch of long-dated bonds this week
Shares of BTS agents plunge after audit announcement
Forex
Dollars flow back into banks through RFCD accounts
Forex reserves increase after loans from IMF, ADB
Dollar price cut by Tk0.50 after over a year of hikes!
Development
Bangladesh Meteorological Department heatwave alert in Bangladesh for the next 48 hours
The Cannes Film Festival got rolling with a strong day for female representation
Child migration through the Darien Gap up 40 per cent so far this year
Environment
Bangladesh Meteorological Department heatwave alert in Bangladesh for the next 48 hours
Early forest fires prompt evacuations in Canada
Flash floods kill 50 in one day in north Afghanistan
Disaster
Education
National Textbook Festival tomorrow
New Zealand to ban cellphones in schools
AAA honors distinguished alumni for contributions to Bangladesh’s advancement
Gender
The Cannes Film Festival got rolling with a strong day for female representation
First Arab woman to graduate NASA training shoots for the Moon
Bangladeshi Activist Jannatul Ferdous is listed in BBC 100 Women 2023
Migration
UN says 2023 was the deadliest year for migrants in a decade
WFP and MoDMR Sign MoU to Enhance Humanitarian Operations on Bhasan Char
Three migrants found dead off the Canary Islands, 15 rescued
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 votes symbolically in favor of Palestinian membership
More war debris in Gaza than Ukraine: UN
Israeli offensive on Rafah would be ‘unbearable escalation’: UN chief
NGO
Ceres supports the idea of a West Coast regional energy market
Discussion sessions held on death, dying, suffering, and palliative care at the Bandar
First vessel with aid for Gaza leaves Cyprus port: NGO
Culture
The Cannes Film Festival got rolling with a strong day for female representation
$27.7 Million Bacon Tops New York art auction sales
Angelina Jolie accused of steering kids away from Brad Pitt
Arts
$27.7 Million Bacon Tops New York art auction sales
Picasso’s ‘Woman with a Watch’ fetches $139 mn at auction
Picasso masterpiece to fetch $120 mn in November auction
Celebrity
Angelina Jolie accused of steering kids away from Brad Pitt
Taylor Swift’s tour arrives to shake up Europe
French Palme d’Or winner Laurent Cantet dies
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
‘The Crown’ set for final season
Disney+ adds subscribers amid cost-cutting campaign
‘Squid Game’ adds 8 new cast members to season 2
Movie
Remastered Beatles movie ‘Let It Be’ gets long-awaited re-release
Cannes Film Festival workers call for a strike
French Palme d’Or winner Laurent Cantet dies
Music
Taylor Swift’s tour arrives to shake up Europe
Remastered Beatles movie ‘Let It Be’ gets long-awaited re-release
Russian band arrested mid-concert over ‘Nazi symbols’
Photography
Pulitzer Prizes honor Gaza war coverage
The debut solo show by artist Monon Muntaka opens today
The solo show ‘Maya’ by Syed Muhammad Zakir opens on July 22 in Dhaka
Literature
Salman Rushdie to release ‘Knife’ memoir recounting stabbing
Palestinian poet Refaat Alareer killed in Gaza strike
UK Booker Prize set to name first-time winner
Science
Volkswagen and car owners in Italy reached an agreement worth more than 50 million euros to end a legal battle over the “dieselgate” emissions scandal
Nio launched the first vehicle in its new lower-priced brand Onvo aims to compete with Tesla
Accelera, Daimler and PACCAR formed a joint venture to advance battery cell production in the United States
Technology
AI cameras tested in Cannes ahead of the Olympics
United States and China to hold their first talks on artificial intelligence
Microsoft, Amazon to invest billions in French tech
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
Volkswagen and car owners in Italy reached an agreement worth more than 50 million euros to end a legal battle over the “dieselgate” emissions scandal
Nio launched the first vehicle in its new lower-priced brand Onvo aims to compete with Tesla
Accelera, Daimler and PACCAR formed a joint venture to advance battery cell production in the United States
Space
Boeing Starliner crewed mission was postponed to May 17
Boeing’s Starliner set for first crewed mission to ISS
Japanese astronaut to be first non-American to set foot on Moon
Health
Cardiovascular diseases kill 10,000 Europeans a day: WHO
US FDA Says Pasteurized milk is safe as Bird Flu Spread in cows
Family Planning Commodity Shortages in Bangladesh: Implications for All
Disease
US FDA Says Pasteurized milk is safe as Bird Flu Spread in cows
Globally, Covid reduced life expectancy by 1.6 years: research
Measles cases in Europe and Central Asia skyrocket by 3000 per cent this year compared to last
Doctor’s Opinion
Do you know about kidney disease?
We neglect primary HIV prevention at our peril
Pharmaceuticals
WHO approves Simpler cholera vaccine
Novo Nordisk notched a win in race to boost output of obesity drug Wegovy, with its parent company announcing to buy Catalent
Novo Nordisk’s net profit soared by 51 percent last year
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
Netflix to stream two National Football League games on Christmas Day this year
18 years on, Germany hopes to relive World Cup ‘fairytale’ with Euro 2024
Sara Curtis, the Italian swimmer breaking records and barriers
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
Smith axed as Australia name T20 World Cup squad
Former England cricketer Panesar to stand for election
Shakib confirms his availability in Zimbabwe series, DPL
BPL
IPL
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Football
18 years on, Germany hopes to relive World Cup ‘fairytale’ with Euro 2024
Arsenal braced for Emery reunion as title race heats up
Suarez was on target but Miami held; Cincinnati draw
FIFA World Cup 2018
Tennis
Nadal signs up for 2024 Laver Cup in Berlin
Thompson downs Ruud to win maiden ATP crown
Nadal confirms Brisbane return ahead of Australian Open
Athletics
Sara Curtis, the Italian swimmer breaking records and barriers
Morales Williams 400m indoor record won’t count: officials
Ahmed Hafnaoui wants to be Tunisia’s greatest Olympian
Baseball
Travel
Airbus Helicopters showcased an experimental half-plane, half-helicopter
China fully allows visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups via cruise ships
Dubai’s Emirates Group announced annual profits of $5.1 billion
Destination
China fully allows visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups via cruise ships
Nepalis demand safeguards a decade after deadly Everest disaster
Russia to invest $16.4 bln in seaside resorts: Deputy PM
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
Airbus Helicopters showcased an experimental half-plane, half-helicopter
Dubai’s Emirates Group announced annual profits of $5.1 billion
Upstart Australian budget airline Bonza suspends flights
Adventure
Nepal’s ‘Everest Man’ claims record 29th summit
Nepalis demand safeguards a decade after deadly Everest disaster
Climbers to pay $13 fee on popular Mount Fuji trail
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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Jailed Myanmar leader Suu Kyi moved to house arrest: source
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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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WEF Global Risk Report 2024: Bangladesh economy faces five risks
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Bangladesh Election Commission sets Jan 7 for next polls
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April2024
UK is keen to support transforming Bangladesh into aviation hub
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News Hour Correspondent
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Apr 24, 2024
UK High Commissioner to Bangladesh Sarah Cooke stated today that the UK is dedicated to helping Bangladesh become a center for aviation. According to a press release issued here, the ambassador made the comment while meeting...
Padma Bank MD resigns, new faces at four banks
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News Hour Correspondent
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Apr 24, 2024
Following his resignation, Tarek Reaz Khan, the managing director of the Padma Bank, has agreed to become the new MD of the NRB Bank, which was founded by non-resident Bangladeshis. He will join the NRB Bank...
US Congress passes 95b to aid Ukraine, Israel and counter China
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News Hour Correspondent
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Apr 24, 2024
In the face of Russia’s advancing invasion force and Kyiv’s shortage of military supplies, a massive foreign aid package easily passed the US Congress late on Tuesday after months of delay. The Senate approved four bills...
Visa appoints Sabbir Ahmed as Country Manager of Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan
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News Hour Correspondent
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Apr 24, 2024
Visa , the global leader in payments, announced the appointment of Sabbir Ahmed as the Country Manager for Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan. With over 27 years of rich experience in banking and payments across Bangladesh and...
Israel thanks US Senate for approving military aid
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News Hour Correspondent
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Apr 24, 2024
The foreign minister of Israel expressed gratitude to the US Senate on Wednesday for authorizing $13 billion in military aid, saying that the decision sends a “strong message” to the nation’s adversaries. “I thank the US...
Chinese sellers go to TikTok school to reach buyers abroad
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News Hour Correspondent
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Apr 24, 2024
Chinese students at an e-commerce school learn how to sell the garments to foreign TikTok users by performing in front of a smartphone camera while wearing floor-length abaya gowns and hijabs over shorts and tank tops....
Venezuela expels 10,000 from illegal gold mine, now closed
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News Hour Correspondent
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Apr 24, 2024
Authorities in Venezuela announced on Tuesday that they had removed about 10,000 people from an illicit gold mine that collapsed in February, killing at least sixteen people. Bulla Loca mine in Bolivar state, Venezuela’s Amazon area,...
Boeing to give $425 mn advance payments to subcontractor Spirit
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News Hour Correspondent
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Apr 24, 2024
According to a regulatory statement on Tuesday, Boeing is paying subcontractor Spirit Aerosystems $425 million in advance so that it may continue manufacturing and enable the US aviation giant to complete its orders. Boeing is under...
Iran says EU sanctions for Israel attack ‘regrettable’
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News Hour Correspondent
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Apr 24, 2024
The European Union’s decision to increase sanctions against Iran’s weapons programs in response to its unprecedented retaliatory attack on Israel was deemed “regrettable” by Iran on Tuesday. “It is regrettable to see the EU deciding quickly...
Thailand rolls out red carpet as Bangladesh PM arrives
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News Hour Correspondent
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Apr 24, 2024
At the request of her Thai counterpart Srettha Thavisin, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina arrived in Bangkok this afternoon on a six-day official visit to Thailand. A red carpet was stretched out to greet her warmly. The...
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