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Cambodia bans Thai fruit, vegetables in border spat
Verdict due for Sweden’s ‘Queen of Trash’ over toxic waste
G7 leaders urge Trump to ease off trade war
Politics
Trump lands in Canada for G7 summit
Argentina’s Kirchner says will hand herself in next week
Israeli embassies in US, UK among several closing worldwide
War & Conflict
Southern Mexico mayor shot dead in her office
G7 protests hit Calgary with leaders far away
Tens of thousands rally in Dutch Gaza protest
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
Hasbro cut 3% of its global workforce in its latest cost-cutting effort
The US Department of Defense awarded OpenAI a $200 million contract to put generative AI to work for the military
Oil prices rallied on Tuesday
Economy
Oil prices rallied on Tuesday
The Bank of Japan kept interest rates unchanged on Tuesday
World Bank lifts ban on nuclear energy financing
Corporate
Five shariah-based banks to be merged soon: BB governor
vivo Celebrates Father’s Day with “Moments with Dad” Photo Campaign
Japan’s Toyota to take parts-making subsidiary private
Stock Exchange
Oil prices jump after Trump’s warning, stocks extend gains
US stocks finish higher, extending rally
Japanese stocks rose on Thursday
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
Water level in 28 rivers rises, 88 falls: FFWC
UN scales back global aid plan due to ‘deepest funding cuts ever’
Despite progress, child labour still affects 138 million children globally – ILO, UNICEF
Environment
Water level in 28 rivers rises, 88 falls: FFWC
Kenya NGO saves turtles from nets, plastic and rising tides
Environmental awareness is a must: Rizwana
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
UN scales back global aid plan due to ‘deepest funding cuts ever’
Five aid workers killed in Sudan attack on humanitarian convoy: UN
Gwyn Lewis: UN ready to help deliver lasting reform in Bangladesh
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
Yoga Beats Returns This International Yoga Day
Two more BTS megastars released from South Korea military service
Joachim Trier’s “Sentimental Value” Earns Grand Prix at Cannes, Praised for Emotional Depth
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
The US Department of Defense awarded OpenAI a $200 million contract to put generative AI to work for the military
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
Technology
The US Department of Defense awarded OpenAI a $200 million contract to put generative AI to work for the military
Moscow Metro Marks 90 Years with Technological Advancements and Heritage Events
China’s Xiaomi to invest nearly $7 bn in chips
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
Date
June 18, 2025
Celebrity
Beyonce to remove offensive lyric after disabled community outcry
Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Aug 2, 2022
A representative for Beyonce announced on Monday that the singer will take out a term that is harmful to disabled people from her new song, “Heated,” after it was criticized by activists. The song from her...
Will Smith issues an emotional apology for his Oscars rebuke
News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 1, 2022
In a long video clip that he posted on his website, actor Will Smith apologizes again for slapping comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars earlier this year. He says that he has reached out to Rock...
Spain prosecutors call for eight-year sentence for Shakira
Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Jul 30, 2022
After she rejected a plea agreement on charges of tax fraud, prosecutors in Barcelona said Friday that they will seek a prison term of more than eight years for international music diva Shakira. The court must...
Accuser of Bob Dylan drops sex abuse lawsuit
News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 29, 2022
Just after Bob Dylan’s legal team accused her of deleting evidence, the lady who had sued him for allegedly molesting her when she was 12 abandoned her lawsuit. The complainant, who went by the name J.C....
George Clooney, Gladys Knight, U2 among Kennedy Center honorees
News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 22, 2022
The Kennedy Center, one of America’s most esteemed cultural honors, has honored Gladys Knight and George Clooney, two icons of the movie industry. The 45th class will be honored on December 4 at the center’s annual...
A decade has passed since Humayun Ahmed passed away
News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 19, 2022
Humayun Ahmed was one of the writers who helped Bengali literature become ingrained in daily life and built up a sizable readership in Bangladesh. Today is his passing day. Ten years have passed, yet the void...
Rapper Kodak Black arrested on drug charges
News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 19, 2022
Rapper Kodak Black, also known as Bill Kahan Kapri, was detained on Friday on suspicion of trafficking oxycodone and in possession of a prohibited narcotic. According to sources, Kodak was incarcerated on Friday in Fort Lauderdale,...
In Vegas, Lopez and Ben Affleck exchange vows
News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 19, 2022
18 years after their first relationship ended in failure, celebrity pair Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck wed this past weekend in Las Vegas, according to court documents. According to a marriage license they submitted in Clark...
James Bond theme composer Monty Norman dies aged 94
Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Jul 16, 2022
Monty Norman, a British composer best known for creating the enduring James Bond film themes, passed away on Monday at the age of 94, according to his official website. “It is with sadness we share the...
BTS lands a three project deal with Disney+
News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 14, 2022
The K-pop boy band BTS and Disney+ have collaborated to create three exclusive projects for the streaming service. According to sources, the Walt Disney Company and Hybe, the studio home of BTS, have announced a new...
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