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Swiss gold refining sector hits US tariff mine
New Instagram location sharing feature sparks privacy fears
Tokyo soars on trade deal relief as Asian markets limp into weekend
Politics
DR Congo cabinet reshuffle brings in opposition figures
National polls in February 2026: Chief Adviser
Japan PM hangs on after election debacle
War & Conflict
Kyiv won’t give up land, says Zelensky as US-Russia summit confirmed
Netanyahu asks Red Cross for help after ‘profound shock’ of Gaza hostage videos
Israel’s Druze organise aid for violence-hit Syria community
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
Swiss gold refining sector hits US tariff mine
Tokyo soars on trade deal relief as Asian markets limp into weekend
US 20% counter-tariff kicks in, triggers export surge at Ctg Port
Economy
China’s producer prices fell more than expected in July
Bank of England cuts rate after UK economy weakens
Trump hikes India levy over Russian oil as tariff deadline looms
Corporate
10 Bangladeshi companies participate in Global Sourcing Expo in Sydney
Five shariah-based banks to be merged soon: BB governor
vivo Celebrates Father’s Day with “Moments with Dad” Photo Campaign
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
Forex reserves stands at $27.67b: BB
Expatriates send $1.99b in remittances in first 21 days of June
Forex reserves stands at $26.79b: BB
Development
Kenya has eliminated sleeping sickness, says WHO
Climate Crisis Deepens in Ethiopia as Windstorm Devastates Afdera Town
CARE launches global partnership with iDE and IDinsight to expand sanitation in rural areas
Environment
Climate Crisis Deepens in Ethiopia as Windstorm Devastates Afdera Town
Indian army searches for scores missing after deadly Himalayan flood
ICJ to deliver landmark climate ruling
Disaster
Education
United Arab Emirates to introduce artificial intelligence lessons for schoolchildren of all ages
Dhaka Flow Youth Fest Kicks Off at NSU
Thousands more children deprived of education as crisis in eastern DR Congo escalates
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
Kenya has eliminated sleeping sickness, says WHO
Food Adviser for sustainable system to ensure better food future for all
Govt, OHCHR ink MoU to field mission in Bangladesh
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
SM Sultan’s 101st birth anniversary today
Disney settles Trump-supporting ‘Star Wars’ actor lawsuit
‘Fantastic Four’ stretches lead to second week at the box office
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
SM Sultan’s 101st birth anniversary today
George Lucas brings the force to Comic-Con in historic first visit
Tech CEO Under Investigation After Coldplay Kiss Cam Incident Goes Viral
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
Miss America, Miss World pageants accused of discrimination
New Zealand to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in make-up
Miss Nicaragua pageant director quits amid treason charges
TV Show
Disney settles Trump-supporting ‘Star Wars’ actor lawsuit
Netflix loses bid to toss ‘Baby Reindeer’ defamation lawsuit
‘Star Trek’ to expand with new comedy series
Movie
‘Fantastic Four’ stretches lead to second week at the box office
‘Wonder Woman’ star opens Jerusalem film festival with call to end war
Joachim Trier’s “Sentimental Value” Earns Grand Prix at Cannes, Praised for Emotional Depth
Music
Tanjina Toma Honoured with Prestigious 71 Media Vision Award for Transforming Lives through Music
Tech CEO Under Investigation After Coldplay Kiss Cam Incident Goes Viral
Oasis fans converge as mega-tour kicks off in UK
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
New Instagram location sharing feature sparks privacy fears
Ford Motor to delay the launch of two next-generation electric vehicles
NHTSA opened an audit into 137,256 Kia America vehicles
Technology
New Instagram location sharing feature sparks privacy fears
Pakistani camel relearns to walk with prosthetic leg
Chief Adviser urges Meta to tackle disinformation more effectively
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
Ford Motor to delay the launch of two next-generation electric vehicles
NHTSA opened an audit into 137,256 Kia America vehicles
Japan to start importing Ford F-150 pickup trucks, Trump says
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
Over 640,000 children under five at risk as cholera spreads in Sudan’s North Darfur State
Chinese envoy meets health adviser
AstraZeneca quarterly net profit jumps on record US growth
Disease
Over 640,000 children under five at risk as cholera spreads in Sudan’s North Darfur State
World Hepatitis Day observed
13 more Covid-19 cases reported in country
Doctor’s Opinion
Do you know about kidney disease?
We neglect primary HIV prevention at our peril
Pharmaceuticals
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
Roche plans to invest $50 billion in the United States over the next five years
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
Asif Mahmud joins symbolic marathon on Dhaka’s streets
MoU inked between Bangladesh & WEU to promote traditional sports
Pantonix Tiger Run Dhaka-2025: registration is open for this year’s roar!
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
Biman flight makes emergency landing in Istanbul to save passenger’s life
Biman Bangladesh Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner became the first aircraft to use the Passenger Boarding Bridge at HSIA’s new Terminal 3
Brazilian airline Azul signed an agreement with certain stakeholders for a $650 million investment in a future capitalization deal
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
Biman flight makes emergency landing in Istanbul to save passenger’s life
Biman Bangladesh Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner became the first aircraft to use the Passenger Boarding Bridge at HSIA’s new Terminal 3
Brazilian airline Azul signed an agreement with certain stakeholders for a $650 million investment in a future capitalization deal
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
August 10, 2025
January2025
Singapore’s economy beat forecasts to grow 4.0 percent in 2024
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 3, 2025
Singapore’s economy beat forecasts to grow 4.0 percent in 2024 despite a slowdown in the fourth quarter, preliminary government data showed on Thursday. The trade-reliant city-state’s economy accelerated from the 1.1 percent growth registered in 2023,...
Over 1.26cr people enjoy benefits of social safety net programme: CA
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 2, 2025
Professor Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser (CA), stated today that the social safety net program currently serves more than 1.26 crore individuals. “With the help of information technology, the allowances of social safety net programme are reaching...
Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump hotel in Las Vegas, killing one
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 2, 2025
A Tesla Cybertruck detonated outside a hotel owned by US President-elect Donald Trump in Las Vegas on Wednesday, leaving at least one person dead and seven injured, according to authorities. US President Joe Biden stated that...
Dozens protest in Sudan as army-backed govt switches out banknotes
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Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Jan 1, 2025
On Tuesday, dozens of Sudanese protested against the army-backed government’s plan to implement a partial currency swap outside its Port Sudan headquarters. Residents of the six states it controls have until Monday to exchange their old...
FBI makes its largest bomb bust on Virginia farm
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 1, 2025
According to court filings filed this week, the FBI found more than 150 homemade explosives on a Virginia farm in what is believed to be the greatest discovery of its kind. After receiving a tip from...
Nippon Steel sends Biden new US Steel proposal to win support: report
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 1, 2025
According to a US media source on Tuesday, Nippon Steel has submitted a fresh proposal on US Steel to the White House in an effort to obtain President Joe Biden’s approval to purchase the American business....
Bangladesh Bank relaxes foreign exchange limit for July uprising victims
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 1, 2025
The Bangladesh Bank (BB) has announced a relaxation in the foreign exchange release limit for those requiring medical treatment abroad due to injuries they suffered during the July uprising. The Foreign Exchange Policy Department of the...
Syrian Maysa Sabreen made first woman central bank chief: senior official
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 1, 2025
For the first time, a woman is in charge of the financial sector after Syrian authorities named Maysa Sabreen as the country’s temporary central bank governor, a bank official told AFP on Tuesday. According to a...
Ban on harvesting crab imposed for two months in Sundarbans
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 1, 2025
In the Sundarbans, the world’s biggest mangrove forest, a two-month prohibition on crab harvesting has been put in place during the aquatic animal’s breeding season. From January 1 to February 28, the Department of Forests will...
New law in the offing to protect trees: Rizwana
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 1, 2025
A new regulation to safeguard trees is being drafted, according to Environment Advisor Syeda Rizwana Hasan, and it will contain specific prohibitions against using nails for advertising. In order to halt this detrimental behavior, she emphasized...
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