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Indigenous Australians celebrate historic state treaty
Greece announces 2.5-bn-euro plan to tackle drought threat
Honduras leader accuses opposition of plotting ‘electoral coup’
Politics
Xi says US, China must be ‘partners and friends’ as meets Trump
Trump tells Japan US is ‘strongest level’ ally
No confusion over polls; govt ready to assist: Sakhawat
War & Conflict
Israel’s defense minister warns Hamas leadership will have no immunity
Afghanistan urges ‘understanding’ as Pakistan truce talks enter third day
Lebanon says Israeli strikes kill three
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
Sales of ‘services’ help Apple beat earnings forecasts
China’s factory activity shrinks for seventh straight month
French economy picks up pace despite political turmoil
Economy
French economy picks up pace despite political turmoil
Bangladesh economy shows progress toward stabilization: PRI
Inflow of remittances witnessed a year-on-year growth of 7.1 percent reaching US$1780 million in Bangladesh
Corporate
Nestle sacks CEO Freixe over office relationship
Caterpillar bracing for up to $1.8 bn tariff impact this year
10 Bangladeshi companies participate in Global Sourcing Expo in Sydney
Stock Exchange
Netflix shares sink as quarterly profit misses mark
Asian equities edged up on Thursday
Wall Street stocks finished sharply lower on Friday
Forex
Green shipbuilding can be the next forex giant after RMG: Adilur
Forex reserves stands at $27.67b: BB
Expatriates send $1.99b in remittances in first 21 days of June
Development
Women’s health, empowerment key to sustainable development: Rizwana Hasan
UN must continue to evolve to fulfill collective aspiration for peace, multilateralism: CA
ADB to fund $300m in 2 projects in water supply, sanitation & city region development
Environment
Brazil approves oil drilling near mouth of Amazon River
12-member core committee formed over HSIA fire
Papua New Guinea’s rainforest under major threat, says new report
Disaster
Education
12 BAU researchers among world’s top scientists
Global funding cuts could force 6 million more children out of school in the coming year
United Arab Emirates to introduce artificial intelligence lessons for schoolchildren of all ages
Gender
Women’s health, empowerment key to sustainable development: Rizwana Hasan
New generation of Afghan women shift from burqa
Agitations galore at DU demanding capital punishment for rapists
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
UN must continue to evolve to fulfill collective aspiration for peace, multilateralism: CA
UN court says Israel must ease aid into Gaza, provide ‘basic needs’
BNNRC Connects Local Fight Against Cyber Violence to Global Digital Governance
NGO
‘Innovation Challenge 2025’ in Cox’s Bazar: Youth-led innovations Tackle Community Concerns
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
Culture
Hungary’s Laszlo Krasznahorkai wins Nobel literature prize
Trump slams return of Jimmy Kimmel show, says he may ‘test ABC’
Jimmy Kimmel show to return Tuesday
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
Prince Harry meets King Charles for first time since 2024
Italian fashion icon Giorgio Armani dead at 91
Vogue appoints Chloe Malle to replace fashion doyenne Wintour
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
Italian fashion icon Giorgio Armani dead at 91
Vogue appoints Chloe Malle to replace fashion doyenne Wintour
Miss America, Miss World pageants accused of discrimination
TV Show
Trump slams return of Jimmy Kimmel show, says he may ‘test ABC’
Jimmy Kimmel show to return Tuesday
‘The Studio’ wins best comedy Emmy
Movie
Clooney and Netflix team up for Venice festival spotlight
‘Fantastic Four’ stretches lead to second week at the box office
‘Wonder Woman’ star opens Jerusalem film festival with call to end war
Music
Legendary Bangladeshi folk singer Farida Parveen dies
Russian composer Rodion Shchedrin dies aged 92: Bolshoi
Tanjina Toma Honoured with Prestigious 71 Media Vision Award for Transforming Lives through Music
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
Hungary’s Laszlo Krasznahorkai wins Nobel literature prize
Kazi Nazrul Islam officially recognized as national poet
Weeklong divisional book fair begins in Khulna on Nov 26
Science
China to send youngest astronaut, mice on space mission this week
In Hanoi, 72 states ratify the UN Convention on Cybercrime
Volkswagen to prepare to pause production of two key models but denied any connection with a stand-off over chipmaker Nexperia putting pressure on supply chains
Technology
In Hanoi, 72 states ratify the UN Convention on Cybercrime
A global outage hit Amazon’s cloud services on Monday
Google to invest $15 bn in India, build largest AI hub outside US
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
Volkswagen to prepare to pause production of two key models but denied any connection with a stand-off over chipmaker Nexperia putting pressure on supply chains
Ford to recall 59,006 vehicles equipped with engine block heaters for fire risks, NHTSA said
Waymo announced plans to launch its robotaxis in London next year
Space
China to send youngest astronaut, mice on space mission this week
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
Health
More than 212,000 children at risk of acute watery diarrhoea and other deadly waterborne diseases in earthquake-hit eastern Afghanistan
Experts Call for Practical Tobacco Harm Reduction Strategy to Tackle Health Risks in Bangladesh
India health alert after ‘brain-eating’ amoeba rise
Disease
India health alert after ‘brain-eating’ amoeba rise
Canada measles cases pass 4,500, highest count in Americas
Over 640,000 children under five at risk as cholera spreads in Sudan’s North Darfur State
Doctor’s Opinion
Do you know about kidney disease?
We neglect primary HIV prevention at our peril
Pharmaceuticals
Bayer in $1.3 bn deal for cancer drug candidate
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
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
SpaceX launches Starship megarocket on successful test flight
Bangladesh out to deny Afghanistan ODI sweep
Kudus scores as Ghana qualify for 2026 World Cup
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
Bangladesh out to deny Afghanistan ODI sweep
Akbar named captain for Bangladesh Emerging team’ series against South Africa
Bangladesh to visit UAE for two T20Is
BPL
IPL
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Football
Kudus scores as Ghana qualify for 2026 World Cup
Napoli move step closer to Serie A crown after win at fiery Lecce
Dhaka Flow To Coach the Women’s National Football Team
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
Tomorrow, Saint Martin will reopen to visitors under stringent environmental regulations.
US permits Boeing to boost production on 737 MAX
Malaysia targets 47m tourists including Bangladeshis next year
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
US permits Boeing to boost production on 737 MAX
UK approves plans for new runway at Gatwick Airport
Int’l flight operations to start at Cox’s Bazar Airport in Oct: Sk Bashir
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
Date
October 31, 2025
Economy
ADB approves 40 mln USD loan to Cambodia for key reforms in service delivery
Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Jul 26, 2023
According to a news release issued by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Wednesday, a loan of 40 million dollars has been authorized to assist the Cambodian government in advancing changes in the provision of public...
IMF suggests addressing long-standing structural issues to bolster growth
News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 25, 2023
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has placed a strong emphasis on tackling persistent structural problems in order to strengthen Bangladesh’s economy and foster an environment that will allow for more growth. “Policy priorities must focus on...
Actual forex reserves stand at $23b as per IMF method
News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 17, 2023
The Bangladesh Bank said on Thursday that the country’s actual foreign exchange reserves currently total USD 23.56 billion. The amount is less than the previously predicted total FX reserve of USD 29.97 billion by USD 6.4...
Bangladesh does not possess reserves as required by the IMF!
Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Jul 17, 2023
One of the key requirements established by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) prior to sanctioning a loan program for Bangladesh is that the net foreign exchange reserves must be USD 24.46 billion in June, reports Prothom...
IMF approves $3b bailout for cash-starved Pakistan
Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Jul 15, 2023
The board of the International Monetary Fund authorized a $3 billion rescue program for Pakistan, which would begin disbursing funds right away for economic stabilization in the struggling South Asian region, the lender said on Wednesday....
Inflation level in Russia among the lowest globally
News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 12, 2023
At a discussion on economic matters on Tuesday, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin declared that the country’s inflation rate is now among the lowest in the entire globe. “Inflation remains moderate. It stood at 2.9% from...
UK to unveil new measures to support financial sector
Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Jul 9, 2023
Finance Minister Jeremy Hunt is set to propose new measures to boost Britain’s powerful financial sector on Monday, with the goal of making the country the “most innovative and competitive” financial center in the world. Hunt...
Argentina makes IMF loan repayment partly with yuan
News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 1, 2023
Argentina paid a $2.7 billion loan repayment to the International Monetary Fund on Friday, partly using Chinese yuan, according to the economy ministry. To avoid depleting its limited foreign currency reserves, the country paid some of...
Biden says ‘Bidenomics’ will restore the American dream
Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Jun 29, 2023
President Joe Biden vowed Wednesday to restore the American dream in a speech supporting his “Bidenomics” strategy, which he claims will end decades of Republican economic thinking that benefits the wealthy. “Bidenomics is about the future....
Cash-strapped Sri Lanka to restructure domestic debt
News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 27, 2023
Sri Lankan authorities have ordered a five-day financial market shutdown beginning Thursday, ahead of a contentious drive to restructure the government’s domestic debt totaling more than $51 billion. The restructuring affects government bonds in accordance with...
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