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    • Pope Leo XIV says Church must illuminate ‘dark nights of this world’
      Pope Leo XIV says Church must illuminate ‘dark nights of this world’
    • US unveils ambitious air traffic control upgrade
      US unveils ambitious air traffic control upgrade
    • ADB reaches record $8.7b in nonsovereign cofinancing in 2024
      ADB reaches record $8.7b in nonsovereign cofinancing in 2024
    • Politics
      • Sri Lanka government faces first vote test in local polls
        Sri Lanka government faces first vote test in local polls
      • Trump says ‘I don’t know’ if must uphold US Constitution as president
        Trump says ‘I don’t know’ if must uphold US Constitution as president
      • Australian PM basks in win, vows ‘orderly’ government
        Australian PM basks in win, vows ‘orderly’ government
    • War & Conflict
      • 118,000 more Rohingya entered Bangladesh in​ last 1 year, registration completed
        118,000 more Rohingya entered Bangladesh in​ last 1 year, registration completed
      • UN Security Council to hold meeting on India, Pakistan situation on May 5
        UN Security Council to hold meeting on India, Pakistan situation on May 5
      • OIC condemns Israeli aggression against Syrian territory
        OIC condemns Israeli aggression against Syrian territory
    • Weirdo
      • Man jumped from a moving plane at LAX after attempting to access the jet’s cockpit
        Man jumped from a moving plane at LAX after attempting to access the jet’s cockpit
      • ‘Spiderman’ with Pope at Vatican
        ‘Spiderman’ with Pope at Vatican
      • The Saudis allowed women to perform Hajj alone
        The Saudis allowed women to perform Hajj alone
    • Op-Ed
      • Family Planning Commodity Shortages in Bangladesh: Implications for All
        Family Planning Commodity Shortages in Bangladesh: Implications for All
      • My Health, My Right: Context-Bangladesh
        My Health, My Right: Context-Bangladesh
      • Can Good Internet Governance Stop Online Gender Based Violence?
        Can Good Internet Governance Stop Online Gender Based Violence?
      • Interview
      • Book Review
  • Business
    • Weight-loss drugmaker Novo Nordisk slims sales forecast
      Weight-loss drugmaker Novo Nordisk slims sales forecast
    • Lamborghini reported a 29.6% jump in revenue to 895.2 million euros
      Lamborghini reported a 29.6% jump in revenue to 895.2 million euros
    • Apple eases App Store rules under court pressure
      Apple eases App Store rules under court pressure
    • Economy
      • The International Monetary Fund revised its 2025 economic forecasts downwards for the Middle East and North Africa
        The International Monetary Fund revised its 2025 economic forecasts downwards for the Middle East and North Africa
      • Spain’s economic growth slowed slightly in the Q1
        Spain’s economic growth slowed slightly in the Q1
      • Saudi Arabia and Qatar announced to settle Syria’s debt to the World Bank totaling roughly $15 million
        Saudi Arabia and Qatar announced to settle Syria’s debt to the World Bank totaling roughly $15 million
    • Corporate
      • Apple eases App Store rules under court pressure
        Apple eases App Store rules under court pressure
      • Trump signs executive order to cut NPR, PBS public funding
        Trump signs executive order to cut NPR, PBS public funding
      • UPS says it will cut 20,000 jobs worldwide in 2025
        UPS says it will cut 20,000 jobs worldwide in 2025
    • Stock Exchange
      • US stocks finish higher, extending rally
        US stocks finish higher, extending rally
      • Japanese stocks rose on Thursday
        Japanese stocks rose on Thursday
      • Global stocks rose for the most part on Wednesday
        Global stocks rose for the most part on Wednesday
    • Forex
      • Forex reserves stands at $26.79b: BB
        Forex reserves stands at $26.79b: BB
      • Bangladesh Bank allows mobile operators to receive roaming bills in Taka
        Bangladesh Bank allows mobile operators to receive roaming bills in Taka
      • Turkish lira hits historic low against dollar as Istanbul mayor detained
        Turkish lira hits historic low against dollar as Istanbul mayor detained
  • Development
    • ADB reaches record $8.7b in nonsovereign cofinancing in 2024
      ADB reaches record $8.7b in nonsovereign cofinancing in 2024
    • More than 120 endangered vultures killed in South Africa poisoning
      More than 120 endangered vultures killed in South Africa poisoning
    • United Arab Emirates to introduce artificial intelligence lessons for schoolchildren of all ages
      United Arab Emirates to introduce artificial intelligence lessons for schoolchildren of all ages
    • Environment
      • More than 120 endangered vultures killed in South Africa poisoning
        More than 120 endangered vultures killed in South Africa poisoning
      • Mild to moderate heat wave sweeps over parts of country
        Mild to moderate heat wave sweeps over parts of country
      • Forest Department to get back 12,000 acres land in Cox’s Bazar: Rizwana 
        Forest Department to get back 12,000 acres land in Cox’s Bazar: Rizwana 
      • Disaster
    • Education
      • United Arab Emirates to introduce artificial intelligence lessons for schoolchildren of all ages
        United Arab Emirates to introduce artificial intelligence lessons for schoolchildren of all ages
      • Dhaka Flow Youth Fest Kicks Off at NSU
        Dhaka Flow Youth Fest Kicks Off at NSU
      • Thousands more children deprived of education as crisis in eastern DR Congo escalates
        Thousands more children deprived of education as crisis in eastern DR Congo escalates
    • Gender
      • New generation of Afghan women shift from burqa
        New generation of Afghan women shift from burqa
      • Agitations galore at DU demanding capital punishment for rapists
        Agitations galore at DU demanding capital punishment for rapists
      • Chief Adviser hopes women to move forward to build developed Bangladesh
        Chief Adviser hopes women to move forward to build developed Bangladesh
    • Migration
      • Canary Islands mark 30 years of migrant influx
        Canary Islands mark 30 years of migrant influx
      • Thirteen dead after migrant boat sinks off Yemen: UN agency
        Thirteen dead after migrant boat sinks off Yemen: UN agency
      • UN says 2023 was the deadliest year for migrants in a decade
        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
        A new policy framework is necessary for the development of public libraries
      • Assessment of govt policy changes in budget required for sustainable revenue collection
        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
        Remove the policy and social barriers in women’s economic empowerment to achieve SDGs
    • UN
      • Jahangir for recruiting more Bangladeshi forces at UN peacekeeping missions
        Jahangir for recruiting more Bangladeshi forces at UN peacekeeping missions
      • UN to cut humanitarian operations office staff by 20%
        UN to cut humanitarian operations office staff by 20%
      • UN chief backs Bangladesh reforms, voices concern over Rohingya aid cuts 
        UN chief backs Bangladesh reforms, voices concern over Rohingya aid cuts 
    • NGO
      • The Kaiser and Wendy Zaman Fellowship is announced by BRAC
        The Kaiser and Wendy Zaman Fellowship is announced by BRAC
      • Bangladesh-America Maitree Project grants worth BDT 89 crore awarded to 18 local NGOs
        Bangladesh-America Maitree Project grants worth BDT 89 crore awarded to 18 local NGOs
      • Failed Human Rights Commission: Citizen-Led Reforms Demanded
        Failed Human Rights Commission: Citizen-Led Reforms Demanded
  • Culture
    • Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs: the rap mogul facing life in prison
      Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs: the rap mogul facing life in prison
    • Russia’s revived Soviet music contest to take place in September
      Russia’s revived Soviet music contest to take place in September
    • Archaeologists in Peru found the 5,000-year-old remains of a noblewoman at the sacred city of Caral
      Archaeologists in Peru found the 5,000-year-old remains of a noblewoman at the sacred city of Caral
    • Arts
      • First-ever AI-driven design competition held
        First-ever AI-driven design competition held
      • Saudi art biennale seeks to modernise Islamic tradition
        Saudi art biennale seeks to modernise Islamic tradition
      • Small cars, big passion: A local diecast celebration
        Small cars, big passion: A local diecast celebration
    • Celebrity
      • Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs: the rap mogul facing life in prison
        Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs: the rap mogul facing life in prison
      • Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin’s wife Jahanara Abedin dies
        Shilpacharya Zainul Abedin’s wife Jahanara Abedin dies
      • Nigerian celebrity jailed for abusing banknotes
        Nigerian celebrity jailed for abusing banknotes
    • Lifestyle
      • Grameenphone launches Prime: a digital lifestyle subscription
        Grameenphone launches Prime: a digital lifestyle subscription
      • Sherifah Yunus Olokodana to break stereotypes about Muslim women as she demonstrates cooking on Instagram wearing niqab
        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
        Quick tips to reduce energy consumption while doing laundry
    • Fashion
      • Miss America, Miss World pageants accused of discrimination
        Miss America, Miss World pageants accused of discrimination
      • New Zealand to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in make-up
        New Zealand to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in make-up
      • Miss Nicaragua pageant director quits amid treason charges
        Miss Nicaragua pageant director quits amid treason charges
    • TV Show
      • Netflix loses bid to toss ‘Baby Reindeer’ defamation lawsuit
        Netflix loses bid to toss ‘Baby Reindeer’ defamation lawsuit
      • ‘Star Trek’ to expand with new comedy series
        ‘Star Trek’ to expand with new comedy series
      • Sonakshi expresses gratitude to Bhansali for casting her in Heeramandi
        Sonakshi expresses gratitude to Bhansali for casting her in Heeramandi
    • Movie
      • Oscars to add new award for stunts
        Oscars to add new award for stunts
      • Michael Keaton Joins Robert De Niro in Upcoming Thriller ‘The Whisper Man’
        Michael Keaton Joins Robert De Niro in Upcoming Thriller ‘The Whisper Man’
      • Mikey Madison springs Oscar surprise for ‘Anora’
        Mikey Madison springs Oscar surprise for ‘Anora’
    • Music
      • Russia’s revived Soviet music contest to take place in September
        Russia’s revived Soviet music contest to take place in September
      • Sweden goes into Eurovision as punters’ favourite
        Sweden goes into Eurovision as punters’ favourite
      • Bernie Sanders thrills Coachella crowd with surprise appearance
        Bernie Sanders thrills Coachella crowd with surprise appearance
    • Photography
      • 100 years of British royal photography goes on display in London
        100 years of British royal photography goes on display in London
      • Pulitzer Prizes honor Gaza war coverage
        Pulitzer Prizes honor Gaza war coverage
      • The debut solo show by artist Monon Muntaka opens today
        The debut solo show by artist Monon Muntaka opens today
    • Literature
      • Kazi Nazrul Islam officially recognized as national poet
        Kazi Nazrul Islam officially recognized as national poet
      • Weeklong divisional book fair begins in Khulna on Nov 26
        Weeklong divisional book fair begins in Khulna on Nov 26
      • UK writer Samantha Harvey wins 2024 Booker with space novel
        UK writer Samantha Harvey wins 2024 Booker with space novel
  • Science
    • Lamborghini reported a 29.6% jump in revenue to 895.2 million euros
      Lamborghini reported a 29.6% jump in revenue to 895.2 million euros
    • Ferrari’s first fully electric model to hit the streets in October 2026
      Ferrari’s first fully electric model to hit the streets in October 2026
    • Tesla launched a cheaper version of its Model Y vehicle in the United States
      Tesla launched a cheaper version of its Model Y vehicle in the United States
    • Technology
      • United Arab Emirates to introduce artificial intelligence lessons for schoolchildren of all ages
        United Arab Emirates to introduce artificial intelligence lessons for schoolchildren of all ages
      • Meta quarterly profit climbs despite big cloud spending
        Meta quarterly profit climbs despite big cloud spending
      • BTRC hands over licenses to Starlink
        BTRC hands over licenses to Starlink
    • Gadgets
      • Apple eases App Store rules under court pressure
        Apple eases App Store rules under court pressure
      • Capture the Perfect Shot with AI-powered vivo V40 Lite
        Capture the Perfect Shot with AI-powered vivo V40 Lite
      • Experience Professional Portrait Photography with vivo V40 5G
        Experience Professional Portrait Photography with vivo V40 5G
    • Electronics
      • Samsung offers discount in Side by Side Refrigerator ahead Eid ul Fitre
        Samsung offers discount in Side by Side Refrigerator ahead Eid ul Fitre
      • Samsung TV now available at Singer shops
        Samsung TV now available at Singer shops
      • Reliance Jio to launch a budget laptop priced at $184 with an embedded 4G sim card
        Reliance Jio to launch a budget laptop priced at $184 with an embedded 4G sim card
    • Automobile
      • Lamborghini reported a 29.6% jump in revenue to 895.2 million euros
        Lamborghini reported a 29.6% jump in revenue to 895.2 million euros
      • Ferrari’s first fully electric model to hit the streets in October 2026
        Ferrari’s first fully electric model to hit the streets in October 2026
      • Tesla launched a cheaper version of its Model Y vehicle in the United States
        Tesla launched a cheaper version of its Model Y vehicle in the United States
    • Space
      • Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth after six months on the country’s space station
        Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth after six months on the country’s space station
      • China expected to launch a new crewed mission into space this week
        China expected to launch a new crewed mission into space this week
      • Starship rocket to leave for Mars at the end of 2026, Elon Musk said
        Starship rocket to leave for Mars at the end of 2026, Elon Musk said
  • Health
    • Weight-loss drugmaker Novo Nordisk slims sales forecast
      Weight-loss drugmaker Novo Nordisk slims sales forecast
    • Health reform commission to submit report  to CA
      Health reform commission to submit report  to CA
    • Roche plans to invest $50 billion in the United States over the next five years
      Roche plans to invest $50 billion in the United States over the next five years
    • Disease
      • Multiple disease outbreaks heighten public health emergencies for children across Eastern and Southern Africa
        Multiple disease outbreaks heighten public health emergencies for children across Eastern and Southern Africa
      • France detected its first case of a new mpox virus
        France detected its first case of a new mpox virus
      • First human death in the United States linked to bird flu recorded
        First human death in the United States linked to bird flu recorded
    • Doctor’s Opinion
      • Do you know about kidney disease?
        Do you know about kidney disease?
      • We neglect primary HIV prevention at our peril
        We neglect primary HIV prevention at our peril
    • Pharmaceuticals
      • Roche plans to invest $50 billion in the United States over the next five years
        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
        World better positioned against mpox than for Covid: vaccine alliance
      • WHO warns of antivenom shortages amid snake bite scourge
        WHO warns of antivenom shortages amid snake bite scourge
    • Health Article
      • AI-SAROSH is hosting Workshop on “Artificial Intelligence for Sexual and Reproductive Health for South Asia”
        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
        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
        Delaying second dose of COVID-19 vaccines may be an effective public health strategy
  • Sports
    • Napoli move step closer to Serie A crown after win at fiery Lecce
      Napoli move step closer to Serie A crown after win at fiery Lecce
    • Dhaka Flow To Coach the Women’s National Football Team
      Dhaka Flow To Coach the Women’s National Football Team
    • Teenager Antonelli grabs pole for Miami sprint race
      Teenager Antonelli grabs pole for Miami sprint race
    • Rio2016
      • IOC sanctions three boxers for betting during Rio 2016
        IOC sanctions three boxers for betting during Rio 2016
      • Former Kenyan sports officials charged with theft, fraud
        Former Kenyan sports officials charged with theft, fraud
      • Olympic champion Puig sets sights on grand slam victory
        Olympic champion Puig sets sights on grand slam victory
    • Cricket
      • Akbar named captain for Bangladesh Emerging team’ series against South Africa
        Akbar named captain for Bangladesh Emerging team’ series against South Africa
      • Bangladesh to visit UAE for two T20Is
        Bangladesh to visit UAE for two T20Is
      • Bangladesh Women’s team cricketers made a significant stride in ICC rankings
        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
        Napoli move step closer to Serie A crown after win at fiery Lecce
      • Dhaka Flow To Coach the Women’s National Football Team
        Dhaka Flow To Coach the Women’s National Football Team
      • Billionaire-owned Paris FC win promotion and prepare to take on PSG
        Billionaire-owned Paris FC win promotion and prepare to take on PSG
      • FIFA World Cup 2018
    • Tennis
      • Sabalenka makes winning start at Madrid Open
        Sabalenka makes winning start at Madrid Open
      • Olympic champion Zheng wins in Tokyo for third title of year
        Olympic champion Zheng wins in Tokyo for third title of year
      • Sinner defeats Medvedev to reach first US Open semi-final
        Sinner defeats Medvedev to reach first US Open semi-final
    • Athletics
      • The end of Olympic escapism for gloomy France
        The end of Olympic escapism for gloomy France
      • Ethiopian Tamirat Tola wins Olympic men’s marathon
        Ethiopian Tamirat Tola wins Olympic men’s marathon
      • Fiji PM wins international athletics medal, at 75
        Fiji PM wins international athletics medal, at 75
    • Baseball
    • Travel
      • Third cargo flight takes off from Sylhet for Europe
        Third cargo flight takes off from Sylhet for Europe
      • Delta Air Lines must face a proposed class action by passengers
        Delta Air Lines must face a proposed class action by passengers
      • CAAB committed to ensuring right to information: Chairman
        CAAB committed to ensuring right to information: Chairman
      • Destination
        • Al-Balad: A walk through time in Jeddah’s historic heart
          Al-Balad: A walk through time in Jeddah’s historic heart
        • Thailand offers visa-free policy for Sri Lankans: minister
          Thailand offers visa-free policy for Sri Lankans: minister
        • China fully allows visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups via cruise ships
          China fully allows visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups via cruise ships
      • Hotel
        • Unique Group to open two Indian chain hotels in Dhaka
          Unique Group to open two Indian chain hotels in Dhaka
        • IHCL announces the opening of Vivanta in Ahmedabad, Gujrat
          IHCL announces the opening of Vivanta in Ahmedabad, Gujrat
        • Hotel Sarina Dhaka introduced city’s most expensive ice cream
          Hotel Sarina Dhaka introduced city’s most expensive ice cream
      • Aviation
        • Third cargo flight takes off from Sylhet for Europe
          Third cargo flight takes off from Sylhet for Europe
        • Delta Air Lines must face a proposed class action by passengers
          Delta Air Lines must face a proposed class action by passengers
        • CAAB committed to ensuring right to information: Chairman
          CAAB committed to ensuring right to information: Chairman
      • Adventure
        • Seminar on ‘Youth Engagement in Adventure and Golf Tourism’ Highlights Role of Youth in Shaping Bangladesh’s Tourism Industry
          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
          Nepali teenager hailed as hero after climbing world’s 8,000 m peaks
        • Everest climber’s remains believed found after 100 years
          Everest climber’s remains believed found after 100 years
      • Food
        • Australia sees a fall in annual food consumption for the first time
          Australia sees a fall in annual food consumption for the first time
        • World food prices rise for first time in 7 months: FAO
          World food prices rise for first time in 7 months: FAO
        • Global food prices drop 13.7pc in 2023: FAO
          Global food prices drop 13.7pc in 2023: FAO
    Breaking News:
    • ★ Funding hurdle at world’s biggest nature protection summit
    • ★ Putin welcomes BRICS leaders offering Ukraine mediation
    • ★ World better positioned against mpox than for Covid: vaccine alliance
    • ★ Sheikh Hasina resigned and left country
    • ★ Jailed Myanmar leader Suu Kyi moved to house arrest: source
    Date
    May 9, 2025