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Australian mushroom murder suspect denies covering tracks
Trump says new Iran talks on Thursday
Chinese consumer prices continue to fall as US trade talks loom
Politics
South Korean voters weigh political divide in partisan heartlands
Consensus Commission’s 2nd round talks with political parties begins today
Chief Adviser returns home wrapping up Japan tour
War & Conflict
Thailand closes border to tourists after Cambodia clash
More than a dozen arrested during clashes in LA area
Fatalities Reported Near Gaza Aid Hub Amid Renewed Distributions
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
Chime raised $864 million in its initial public offering after pricing shares at $27 each
Toyota Motor Chairman Akio Toyoda likely to face scrutiny over a $33 billion take-private deal of a key supplier
Oracle raised its annual revenue growth forecast on Wednesday
Economy
US consumer inflation ticked up in May
Americans’ anxiety about the future path of inflation eased in May
Australia to push to expand free trade agreements with other countries to reduce its reliance on the United States
Corporate
Japan’s Toyota to take parts-making subsidiary private
French rail giant Alstom rides strong demand to post profit
Burberry warns 1,700 jobs at risk after annual loss
Stock Exchange
US stocks finish higher, extending rally
Japanese stocks rose on Thursday
Global stocks rose for the most part on Wednesday
Forex
Forex reserves stands at $26.79b: BB
Bangladesh Bank allows mobile operators to receive roaming bills in Taka
Turkish lira hits historic low against dollar as Istanbul mayor detained
Development
Despite progress, child labour still affects 138 million children globally – ILO, UNICEF
Kenya NGO saves turtles from nets, plastic and rising tides
Five aid workers killed in Sudan attack on humanitarian convoy: UN
Environment
Kenya NGO saves turtles from nets, plastic and rising tides
Environmental awareness is a must: Rizwana
More than 120 endangered vultures killed in South Africa poisoning
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
Five aid workers killed in Sudan attack on humanitarian convoy: UN
Gwyn Lewis: UN ready to help deliver lasting reform in Bangladesh
Jahangir for recruiting more Bangladeshi forces at UN peacekeeping missions
NGO
The Kaiser and Wendy Zaman Fellowship is announced by BRAC
Bangladesh-America Maitree Project grants worth BDT 89 crore awarded to 18 local NGOs
Failed Human Rights Commission: Citizen-Led Reforms Demanded
Culture
Two more BTS megastars released from South Korea military service
Joachim Trier’s “Sentimental Value” Earns Grand Prix at Cannes, Praised for Emotional Depth
France’s Deneuve joins 900+ cinema figures on Gaza petition: organiser
Arts
‘Otopor, abar’ by Sheikh Lana
First-ever AI-driven design competition held
Saudi art biennale seeks to modernise Islamic tradition
Celebrity
Two more BTS megastars released from South Korea military service
Actress Nusrat Faria held in Dhaka airport
Bangladeshi musicologist Mustafa Zaman Abbasi 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
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
Netflix loses bid to toss ‘Baby Reindeer’ defamation lawsuit
‘Star Trek’ to expand with new comedy series
Sonakshi expresses gratitude to Bhansali for casting her in Heeramandi
Movie
Joachim Trier’s “Sentimental Value” Earns Grand Prix at Cannes, Praised for Emotional Depth
France’s Deneuve joins 900+ cinema figures on Gaza petition: organiser
Oscars to add new award for stunts
Music
Two more BTS megastars released from South Korea military service
‘Otopor, abar’ by Sheikh Lana
Russia’s revived Soviet music contest to take place in September
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
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
Polestar to start delivering its electric vehicles in France this year
Toyota Motor Chairman Akio Toyoda likely to face scrutiny over a $33 billion take-private deal of a key supplier
Nintendo sold a record 3.5 million Switch 2 units worldwide in the first four days after the console launched
Technology
Moscow Metro Marks 90 Years with Technological Advancements and Heritage Events
China’s Xiaomi to invest nearly $7 bn in chips
CA urges unified efforts for world-class telecom, IT services
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
Polestar to start delivering its electric vehicles in France this year
Toyota Motor Chairman Akio Toyoda likely to face scrutiny over a $33 billion take-private deal of a key supplier
Japan’s Toyota and Germany’s Daimler to merge truck subsidiaries
Space
SpaceX is set Tuesday for the next test flight of its Starship megarocket
China, Russia plan to build nuclear power station on moon
Spanish technology company GMV unveiled a GPS-like navigation system for the moon
Health
13 more Covid-19 cases reported in country
A new treatment nearly halves the risk of disease progression or death from a less common form of breast cancer
Philippine warned of a looming “public health emergency” as HIV infections soared
Disease
13 more Covid-19 cases reported in country
Multiple disease outbreaks heighten public health emergencies for children across Eastern and Southern Africa
France detected its first case of a new mpox virus
Doctor’s Opinion
Do you know about kidney disease?
We neglect primary HIV prevention at our peril
Pharmaceuticals
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
World better positioned against mpox than for Covid: vaccine alliance
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
Japan’s Iwai wins Mexico crown for first LPGA title
Modric to leave Real Madrid after Club World Cup
Napoli move step closer to Serie A crown after win at fiery Lecce
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
The end of Olympic escapism for gloomy France
Ethiopian Tamirat Tola wins Olympic men’s marathon
Fiji PM wins international athletics medal, at 75
Baseball
Travel
Virgin Australia to raise A$685 million in an IPO
Vietnam’s Vietjet Air to buy 20 Airbus A330s: airline statement
Air Astra to Re-Launch Dhaka-Sylhet Flights Ahead of Eid-ul-Azha
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
Virgin Australia to raise A$685 million in an IPO
Vietnam’s Vietjet Air to buy 20 Airbus A330s: airline statement
Air Astra to Re-Launch Dhaka-Sylhet Flights Ahead of Eid-ul-Azha
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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Funding hurdle at world’s biggest nature protection summit
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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
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Jailed Myanmar leader Suu Kyi moved to house arrest: source
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June 12, 2025
February2025
Trump’s Gaza plan ‘illegal’ under international law
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News Hour Correspondent
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Feb 8, 2025
US President Donald Trump’s bombshell proposal to “take over” Gaza and empty the war-ravaged Palestinian territory of its people would be blatantly illegal under international law, the UN and experts warn. Trump announced his proposal on...
France delivers first Mirage 2000 fighter jets to Ukraine: minister
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News Hour Correspondent
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Feb 8, 2025
Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced Thursday that France had shipped the first batch of Mirage 2000 fighter jets to Ukraine to assist Kyiv in defending its airspace against Russia. Lecornu stated on X that “the first...
Australian team claims first IVF kangaroo embryo
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News Hour Correspondent
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Feb 8, 2025
Scientists from Australia said Thursday that they had successfully created the first kangaroo embryo in history using in vitro fertilization, praising the development as a significant milestone in the preservation of endangered marsupials. In order to...
US Senate approves Vought as White House budget director
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News Hour Correspondent
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Feb 8, 2025
Russell Vought, the director of the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB), which is at the heart of a controversial attempt to block government money for humanitarian programs, was confirmed by the US Senate...
Japan PM heads to US for Trump summit
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Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Feb 8, 2025
Ahead of President Donald Trump’s second summit with a foreign leader since returning to the White House, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is scheduled to travel to the United States on Thursday. With some 54,000 US...
50,200 MTs wheat from Argentina arrive at Ctg port
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News Hour Correspondent
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Feb 8, 2025
A vessel with 50,200 metric tonnes (MTs) of wheat imported from Argentina has arrived at Chittagong Port. Of the total shipment, 30,120 MTs will be unloaded at Chittagong Port, while the remaining will be offloaded at...
Adviser council okays ICT (amendment) ordinance, 2025
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News Hour Correspondent
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Feb 8, 2025
With the required revisions and pending review by the Legislative and Parliamentary Affairs Division, the Council of Advisers today granted final approval to the draft ordinance on International Crimes (Tribunals) (Amendment) in principle. The International Crimes...
Women’s football team to receive Ekushey Padak
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News Hour Correspondent
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Feb 8, 2025
The Ekushey Padak 2025 in sports will be given to the Bangladesh women’s national football team in recognition of their exceptional performance from the previous season. Under the direction of goal-machine Sabina Khatun, the women’s team...
High Court cancels recruitment of 6,531 primary school teachers
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News Hour Correspondent
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Feb 8, 2025
Today, the High Court (HC) canceled the hiring of 6,531 applicants to serve as assistant teachers in the Chattogram and Dhaka divisions of government primary schools.The ruling, which declared an earlier regulation issued in this regard...
Botanical gardens to be turned into conservation sites: Rizwana
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News Hour Correspondent
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Feb 8, 2025
Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan today said that botanical gardens are not merely recreational spaces but also vital centres for nature conservation. “The government is committed to transforming these gardens into conservation...
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