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Special Scout Camp to be Held in Savar
Group leading Morocco protests demands govt dismissal
Apple removes US immigration enforcement tracker from app store
Politics
Group leading Morocco protests demands govt dismissal
Bangladesh ready to hold free, fair polls, CA tells US envoy
Pakistan extends nuclear umbrella to Saudi Arabia: source close to govt
War & Conflict
Protests worldwide condemn Israeli interception of Gaza flotilla
UN says ready for Gaza aid surge set out in Trump plan
Israel hails sanctions as response to Iran nuclear ‘violations’
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
Sri Lanka records highest inflation in 14 months
NRBs’ remittance saves Bangladesh’s economy after July uprising: CA
Amazon faces US trial over alleged Prime subscription tricks
Economy
Sri Lanka records highest inflation in 14 months
NRBs’ remittance saves Bangladesh’s economy after July uprising: CA
Bangladesh, Malaysia ink MoU to strengthen economic ties
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
Wall Street stocks finished sharply lower on Friday
Renault books 9.5-bn-euro loss on Nissan shares
Asian stocks fell on Thursday
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
Solution to Rohingya crisis lies in Myanmar: UNHCR Chief
UN says Afghanistan telecoms blackout adds to country’s crisis
Long-lasting Typhoon Bualoi devastates Vietnam, killing 19
Environment
Long-lasting Typhoon Bualoi devastates Vietnam, killing 19
Vietnam to evacuate 250,000 from coast ahead of Typhoon Bualoi
DoE carry out drives against noise, air pollution
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
Solution to Rohingya crisis lies in Myanmar: UNHCR Chief
UN says Afghanistan telecoms blackout adds to country’s crisis
UN to support independent assessment on Bangladesh’s LDC graduation readiness
NGO
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
The Kaiser and Wendy Zaman Fellowship is announced by BRAC
Culture
Trump slams return of Jimmy Kimmel show, says he may ‘test ABC’
Jimmy Kimmel show to return Tuesday
‘The Studio’ wins best comedy Emmy
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
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
Million-year-old skull could change human evolution timeline
YouTube to reinstate creators banned over misinformation
Google says to invest o5bn in UK ahead of Trump visit
Technology
YouTube to reinstate creators banned over misinformation
Google says to invest o5bn in UK ahead of Trump visit
UK announces œ400m Google Cloud classified info contract
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
The union of Hyundai Motor to stage partial strikes over three days this week in South Korea
Renault appointed former Mercedes-Benz vice president Katrin Adt as managing director of Dacia brand
Shares in electric vehicle maker BYD slid on Monday
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
India health alert after ‘brain-eating’ amoeba rise
AstraZeneca pauses o200-mn UK research site expansion
US firm to launch “revolutionary” portable AI ultrasound device in Bangladesh
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
U-17 women’s football team leaves for Bhutan
Asif Mahmud joins symbolic marathon on Dhaka’s streets
MoU inked between Bangladesh & WEU to promote traditional sports
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
Malaysia targets 47m tourists including Bangladeshis next year
UK approves plans for new runway at Gatwick Airport
Saudi tourism unveils global campaign featuring Ronaldo
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
UK approves plans for new runway at Gatwick Airport
Int’l flight operations to start at Cox’s Bazar Airport in Oct: Sk Bashir
Korean Air purchases over 100 Boeing aircraft
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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Sheikh Hasina resigned and left country
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October 3, 2025
May2024
Humanity in ‘race against time’ on AI: UN
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 31, 2024
A senior UN official stated on Thursday that humanity is running out of time to harness the enormous potential of artificial intelligence for the benefit of all while avoiding grave threats. “We’ve let the genie out...
Bangladesh is UN’s key partner, Guterres tells Hasan
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 31, 2024
Bangladesh has been a major UN partner, according to Secretary General António Guterres, because of the nation’s “significant contributions” to a number of UN programs, such as peacekeeping, attaining sustainable development objectives, and climate adaption. According...
WFP increases food rations again for Rohingya in Cox’s Bazar – will reach full ration by August
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 31, 2024
Starting June 1, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) will partially increase food rations for all Rohingya in Cox’s Bazar camps, raising the entitlement from US$10 to US$11 per person per month. This marks the...
BRAC, BRAC Bank donate Tk 10cr for cyclone-affected families
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 31, 2024
While BRAC Bank PLC has donated Taka 3 crore for the rehabilitation of the people impacted by Cyclone Remal, BRAC has contributed Taka 7 crore to the disaster aid fund named “Dakche Amar Desh” (Bangladesh is...
Google to invest $2 billion in Malaysia: Government
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 31, 2024
The government announced on Thursday that Google would invest $2.0 billion in Malaysia to host the company’s first data center and “cloud region” there. “The Ministry of Investment, Trade & Industry has secured a commitment by...
Thailand offers visa-free policy for Sri Lankans: minister
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 31, 2024
In an effort to increase travel between the two nations, Thailand has authorized a 60-day visa-free regime for citizens of Sri Lanka, effective June 1, the foreign minister of Sri Lanka announced here on Thursday. Journalists...
Boeing set to deliver plan to regulators on upgrading safety
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 31, 2024
The “comprehensive action plan” that US air safety regulators demanded Boeing provide on Thursday follows a nearly catastrophic event in January. The massive American aerospace firm has been under tremendous scrutiny because to production issues and...
South Africa counts votes with ANC majority on the line
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 31, 2024
Voting in a historic election that may bring an end to the African National Congress’s (30-year-old, uncontested hegemony) started underway on Thursday, with ballots being counted following long nights spent by voters. With lengthy lines of...
Bloodshed mars final day of Mexico’s election campaigns
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 31, 2024
An aspirant mayor was shot and killed by a shooter during a rally in southern Mexico on Wednesday, bringing a violent conclusion to the campaign trail in a nation that is set to elect its first...
‘All eyes on Rafah’ image shared 44 mn times online
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 31, 2024
More than 44 million Instagram accounts have posted an AI-generated image with the caption “All eyes on Rafah” since Monday, following a fatal Israeli strike at a camp for Palestinian displaced people in the Gaza city....
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