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Iran says 78 killed, 320 wounded in Israeli strikes: UN ambassador
Mega detention center for US migrants sees violence, escapes
Marines deploy in LA ahead of mass anti-Trump protests
Politics
Argentina’s Kirchner says will hand herself in next week
Israeli embassies in US, UK among several closing worldwide
Bangladesh expedites efforts with UK to recover stolen assets: Alam
War & Conflict
Iran says 78 killed, 320 wounded in Israeli strikes: UN ambassador
Marines deploy in LA ahead of mass anti-Trump protests
Israeli embassies in US, UK among several closing worldwide
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
Trump approves US Steel, Nippon Steel partnership
Zimbabwe sets lithium export ban
World Bank lifts ban on nuclear energy financing
Economy
World Bank lifts ban on nuclear energy financing
US consumer inflation ticked up in May
Americans’ anxiety about the future path of inflation eased in May
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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London-bound plane crashes in India with 242 on board
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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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June 15, 2025
February2025
After Patagonia, Argentina’s northern prairies consumed by fires
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News Hour Correspondent
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Feb 12, 2025
As firefighters continue to fight fires in the isolated southern area of Patagonia, local officials announced Tuesday that since January, wildfires have burned up to 250,000 hectares of land in northeastern Argentina. According to data from...
Foreign adviser to join Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat
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Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Feb 12, 2025
The Indian Ocean Conference, which will take place in Muscat, the capital of Oman, on February 16–17, is expected to be attended by Foreign Affairs Advisor Md. Touhid Hossain. Along with Chief Adviser Professor Dr. Muhammad...
UN rights office suggests restructuring Bangladesh’s security sector, RAB’s disbanding
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Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Feb 12, 2025
UN rights organ OHCHR has suggested restructuring of Bangladesh’s security and policing systems and as part of the process disband the so-called elite anti-crime Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) as it released its fact finding report on...
Trump’s new defence chief to pressure allies on first NATO visit
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News Hour Correspondent
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Feb 12, 2025
On Wednesday, Pete Hegseth, the newly appointed US Secretary of Defense, comes at NATO headquarters for his first talks with the goal of pressuring European countries to increase military spending and assistance for Ukraine. With President...
Interim govt welcomes UN fact-finding report on July-August protests
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News Hour Correspondent
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Feb 12, 2025
The Bangladesh interim government has welcomed the fact-finding report of the UN human rights office on the July-August protests. The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) released its Fact-Finding Report titled ‘Human Rights...
Dhaka wants Bhutan’s collaboration in power sector
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News Hour Correspondent
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Feb 12, 2025
Md. Touhid Hossain, the foreign affairs adviser, stated today that there is a great deal of room for more cooperation with Bhutan, especially in the fields of trade and power. He made the comments during a...
1,400 people killed in July uprising: UN fact-finding report
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News Hour Correspondent
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Feb 12, 2025
According to the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights’ Fact-Finding Report, military rifles and shotguns loaded with deadly metal pellets killed the majority of the 1,400 people who perished during the July uprising....
World Radio Day tomorrow
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News Hour Correspondent
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Feb 12, 2025
The World Radio Day-2025, a day to celebrate radio as a vital source of local news, will be observed in the country as elsewhere across the globe tomorrow highlighting the importance of radio for reaching information...
The first passenger train runs on Jamuna Railway Bridge
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News Hour Correspondent
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Feb 12, 2025
Bangladesh Railway today ran its first train with passengers onboard on the newly built dual gauge double line railway bridge on the River Jamuna. “The much-awaited train operation on the newly built railway bridge over the...
MoU inked between DoE, UNOPS to strengthen environmental governance
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News Hour Correspondent
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Feb 12, 2025
Today at the secretariat here, the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and the Department of Environment (DoE), which is part of the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change (MoEFCC), signed a Memorandum of...
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