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Ecuador experiences an hours-long nationwide power outage
Retired Peruvian soldiers sentenced for raping rural women and girls in 1980s
Four in five people want more climate action: UN survey
Politics
Philippine VP Sara Duterte quits cabinet: presidential palace
South Africa’s Ramaphosa to be sworn in as president
Jerusalem official takes on French consulate after Israel arms show ban
War & Conflict
Israeli use of heavy bombs raise ‘serious concerns’ under laws of war: UN
Hezbollah chief says nowhere in Israel will be spared in case of full-blown war
Myanmar authorities arrest 22 for marking Suu Kyi’s birthday
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?
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Business
Expats remit $1.45b home in first 12 days of June
SME Foundation to provide another Tk 450cr in loans to entrepreneurs
Boeing to check undelivered 787s due to fastener issue
Economy
Expats remit $1.45b home in first 12 days of June
SME Foundation to provide another Tk 450cr in loans to entrepreneurs
PM seeks UAE investment in Bangladesh’s special economic zones
Corporate
Boeing to check undelivered 787s due to fastener issue
Prime Bank PLC. Hands with British Asian Trust and SAJIDA Foundation to donate funds
Samsung workers in South Korea stage first strike: union
Stock Exchange
Asian equities rallied on Thursday
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
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
Four in five people want more climate action: UN survey
Israeli use of heavy bombs raise ‘serious concerns’ under laws of war: UN
Air pollution linked to nearly 2,000 child deaths a day: report
Environment
Four in five people want more climate action: UN survey
Air pollution linked to nearly 2,000 child deaths a day: report
Swedish emissions dip in 2023 amid climate policy concerns
Disaster
Education
StanChart Bangladesh invests in the future of business education at IBA
Collaborative Efforts Can Elevate Nursing Education in Bangladesh
National Textbook Festival tomorrow
Gender
Melinda French Gates donates $1bn for women’s issues
The Cannes Film Festival got rolling with a strong day for female representation
First Arab woman to graduate NASA training shoots for the Moon
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
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Four in five people want more climate action: UN survey
Israeli use of heavy bombs raise ‘serious concerns’ under laws of war: UN
50 aid workers lost lives on humanitarian duty in Ethiopia in 2024: WFP
NGO
Successful Health & Wellness Campaign for RMG Workers held in GIANT Textile LTD
World Environment Day is observed by BRAC with activities aimed at preventing plastic pollution
WFP increases food rations again for Rohingya in Cox’s Bazar – will reach full ration by August
Culture
Iran slaps one-year prison term on Nobel winner Mohammadi: lawyer
Ekushey Award-winning poet and novelist Asim Saha passes away
Colombian art gallery ‘art gallery’ serves as coral home
Arts
Colombian art gallery ‘art gallery’ serves as coral home
‘All eyes on Rafah’ image shared 44 mn times online
Japanese calligraphy workshop held in city
Celebrity
Iran slaps one-year prison term on Nobel winner Mohammadi: lawyer
Ekushey Award-winning poet and novelist Asim Saha passes away
BTS star Jin finishes South Korean military service
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
Upcoming Bangla Short Film “Jolrong (Watercolor)” Set to Paint the Screen with Emotions
‘The Crown’ set for final season
Disney+ adds subscribers amid cost-cutting campaign
Movie
Shakib Khan’s ‘Toofan’ gets uncut censor certificate
The Iranian director’s identity was hidden even from his actress
Explosive Trump biopic hits Cannes Film Festival
Music
BTS star Jin finishes South Korean military service
Nachiketa to perform in Dhaka again
Taylor Swift’s tour arrives to shake up Europe
Photography
100 years of British royal photography goes on display in London
Pulitzer Prizes honor Gaza war coverage
The debut solo show by artist Monon Muntaka opens today
Literature
German love story ‘Kairos’ wins International Booker Prize
Salman Rushdie to release ‘Knife’ memoir recounting stabbing
Palestinian poet Refaat Alareer killed in Gaza strike
Science
Apollo 8 astronaut dies in small plane crash at age 90
China’s Chang’e-6 lunar probe successfully landed on the far side of the Moon to collect samples
China probe successfully lands on far side of the Moon
Technology
Boeing will try to launch its first crew on Starliner, again
Google to invest $2 billion in Malaysia: Government
China invests $47 billion in largest ever chip fund
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
PepsiCo to expand its fleet of electric vehicles in California
Nissan paused development plans for two battery-powered sedans in the United States
Toyota to test new Hilux pickup truck to assess its performance ahead of manufacturing the vehicle in Thailand
Space
Apollo 8 astronaut dies in small plane crash at age 90
China’s Chang’e-6 lunar probe successfully landed on the far side of the Moon to collect samples
China probe successfully lands on far side of the Moon
Health
Bird flu shows world not ready for future pandemics
WHO voices alarm at swelling West Bank health crisis
WHO waits on data after fatal first human H5N2 bird flu case
Disease
Bird flu shows world not ready for future pandemics
WHO waits on data after fatal first human H5N2 bird flu case
US FDA Says Pasteurized milk is safe as Bird Flu Spread in cows
Doctor’s Opinion
Do you know about kidney disease?
We neglect primary HIV prevention at our peril
Pharmaceuticals
Nestle launches foods for weight loss drug users in US
Lawmakers in Louisiana move to restrict abortion pill
The US proposes reclassifying marijuana as a low-risk drug
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
Malaysia footballer badly hurt in acid attack pledges to play again
Tigers edge Sri Lanka in cliffhanger for a winning start to T20 World Cup
Fiji PM wins international athletics medal, at 75
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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
Tigers edge Sri Lanka in cliffhanger for a winning start to T20 World Cup
Bangladesh suffer 5-wicket defeat to USA
Abysmal batting led Bangladesh to an ignominious five-wicket defeat to USA
BPL
IPL
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Football
‘Superstar’ Mbappe makes ‘dream’ move to Real Madrid
Barcelona romp to Spanish cup on women’s quadruple charge
18 years on, Germany hopes to relive World Cup ‘fairytale’ with Euro 2024
FIFA World Cup 2018
Tennis
Nadal ready for emotional French Open farewell
Nadal signs up for 2024 Laver Cup in Berlin
Thompson downs Ruud to win maiden ATP crown
Athletics
Fiji PM wins international athletics medal, at 75
Sara Curtis, the Italian swimmer breaking records and barriers
Morales Williams 400m indoor record won’t count: officials
Baseball
Travel
Boeing to check undelivered 787s due to fastener issue
Singapore Airlines offers $10,000 to passengers hurt by turbulence
Thailand offers visa-free policy for Sri Lankans: minister
Destination
Thailand offers visa-free policy for Sri Lankans: minister
China fully allows visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups via cruise ships
Nepalis demand safeguards a decade after deadly Everest disaster
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
Boeing to check undelivered 787s due to fastener issue
Singapore Airlines offers $10,000 to passengers hurt by turbulence
Boeing set to deliver plan to regulators on upgrading safety
Adventure
Everest records tumble as season ends with eight dead
Babar Ali: Another Bangladeshi achieves Everest success
Nepal’s ‘Everest Man’ claims record 29th summit
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
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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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Ecuador experiences an hours-long nationwide power outage
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 20, 2024
On Wednesday, the electrical system collapsed in Ecuador, causing a statewide blackout that lasted for several hours and severely disrupted road traffic, metro services, and other vital services. Just after 3:00 pm local time, there was...
Retired Peruvian soldiers sentenced for raping rural women and girls in 1980s
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 20, 2024
Ten retired soldiers were sentenced to up to 12 years in jail by a Peruvian court on Wednesday for sexually assaulting nine rural women and girls during the 1980s while the army was battling Maoist militants...
Four in five people want more climate action: UN survey
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 20, 2024
According to a global survey with 75,000 participants released on Thursday, four out of five people want their nation to increase its efforts to combating climate change. The UN Development Program, Oxford University, and GeoPoll conducted...
Diplomat says 68 Indian pilgrims are among hajj dead
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 20, 2024
68 Indian people lost their lives during this year’s very hot Hajj trip, according to a diplomat in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. This brings the total number of deaths to almost 600. “We have confirmed around...
Israeli use of heavy bombs raise ‘serious concerns’ under laws of war: UN
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 20, 2024
The UN warned on Wednesday that Israel has repeatedly violated the laws of war by using heavy bombs in the crowded Gaza Strip, citing six attacks that have resulted in at least 218 deaths. The United...
Putin in Hanoi after inking a North Korea defence pact
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 20, 2024
On Thursday, Russian President Vladimir Putin embarks on an official visit to Vietnam, one day after he and Kim Jong Un of North Korea inked a mutual defense pact and the latter pledged his “full support”...
Hezbollah chief says nowhere in Israel will be spared in case of full-blown war
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 20, 2024
Hassan Nasrallah, the head of Hezbollah, threatened neighboring Cyprus on Wednesday if it opened its bases and airports to Israel, stating that “no place” in Israel would be spared in the event of a full-fledged war....
Air pollution linked to nearly 2,000 child deaths a day: report
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 20, 2024
According to a report released on Wednesday, air pollution-related health issues claim the lives of about 2,000 children every day, making it the second largest risk factor for premature mortality globally. According to a report published...
Two beluga whales evacuated to Spain from war-torn Ukraine
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 20, 2024
In a “high-risk” operation, two beluga whales were flown and transported by road from an aquarium in the war-torn Ukraine to Spain, officials at their new home announced on Wednesday. The two whales, Plombir, 15, and...
Myanmar authorities arrest 22 for marking Suu Kyi’s birthday
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 19, 2024
On Wednesday, local media claimed that 22 individuals were arrested by Myanmar police for celebrating the birthday of Aung San Suu Kyi, the country’s leading democracy icon. Eleven Media, citing an anonymous official, stated that police...
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