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Bangladesh Bank takes new initiative to bring export earnings at home
Norway, Ireland, and Spain to recognize the Palestinian state
German love story ‘Kairos’ wins International Booker Prize
Politics
Dhaka believes India, China can resolve Rohingya crisis: FM
India downplays US sanctions threat over Iran port deal
US tries to rebuild trust with Bangladesh: Lu
War & Conflict
Norway, Ireland, and Spain to recognize the Palestinian state
France says it ‘supports ICC’, where warrants sought for Israel, Hamas leaders
Over 30 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza – TV
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
Bangladesh Bank takes new initiative to bring export earnings at home
The parent company of Trump’s Truth Social posts $328 mln loss
Leading Australian telecom company Telstra to slash up to 2,800 jobs
Economy
Bangladesh Bank takes new initiative to bring export earnings at home
Russia and Iran working to create single BRICS currency: Iranian envoy
US consumer inflation eased slightly last month
Corporate
Bangladesh’s outlook remains bright: HSBC
Emirates Group records $5.1 bn in annual profit, setting new record
Microsoft, Amazon to invest billions in French tech
Stock Exchange
Asian equities rallied on Thursday
Europe’s main stock markets steadied at the start of trading on Tuesday
China to start selling an initial batch of long-dated bonds this week
Forex
Dollars flow back into banks through RFCD accounts
Forex reserves increase after loans from IMF, ADB
Dollar price cut by Tk0.50 after over a year of hikes!
Development
Howler monkeys drop dead during Mexico heat wave
Russian bid to counter weapons in space fails at UN Security Council
UN aid chief warns of ‘apocalyptic’ consequences of Gaza shortages
Environment
Howler monkeys drop dead during Mexico heat wave
Brazil announces aid to families as Lula visits flooded south
Bangladesh Meteorological Department heatwave alert in Bangladesh for the next 48 hours
Disaster
Education
National Textbook Festival tomorrow
New Zealand to ban cellphones in schools
AAA honors distinguished alumni for contributions to Bangladesh’s advancement
Gender
The Cannes Film Festival got rolling with a strong day for female representation
First Arab woman to graduate NASA training shoots for the Moon
Bangladeshi Activist Jannatul Ferdous is listed in BBC 100 Women 2023
Migration
UN says 2023 was the deadliest year for migrants in a decade
WFP and MoDMR Sign MoU to Enhance Humanitarian Operations on Bhasan Char
Three migrants found dead off the Canary Islands, 15 rescued
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
Russian bid to counter weapons in space fails at UN Security Council
UN aid chief warns of ‘apocalyptic’ consequences of Gaza shortages
U.S. Ambassador to UN Agencies in Rome Calls for Urgent and Sustained Support for Rohingya Refugees and their host communities in Bangladesh
NGO
JAAGO Foundation Trust hosts a two-day youth capacity-building training program in Rajbari
Ceres supports the idea of a West Coast regional energy market
Discussion sessions held on death, dying, suffering, and palliative care at the Bandar
Culture
Cate Blanchett urges film industry to include refugee voices
German love story ‘Kairos’ wins International Booker Prize
Donald Trump biopic hits Cannes Film Festival
Arts
Japanese calligraphy workshop held in city
$27.7 Million Bacon Tops New York art auction sales
Picasso’s ‘Woman with a Watch’ fetches $139 mn at auction
Celebrity
Cate Blanchett urges film industry to include refugee voices
Narco sex-change musical is an early favourite at Cannes
Emma Stone in new twisted comedy after Coppola epic Divides Cannes
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
New Zealand to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in make-up
Miss Nicaragua pageant director quits amid treason charges
World’s oldest beauty adviser sitting pretty
TV Show
‘The Crown’ set for final season
Disney+ adds subscribers amid cost-cutting campaign
‘Squid Game’ adds 8 new cast members to season 2
Movie
Cate Blanchett urges film industry to include refugee voices
Donald Trump biopic hits Cannes Film Festival
Narco sex-change musical is an early favourite at Cannes
Music
Taylor Swift’s tour arrives to shake up Europe
Remastered Beatles movie ‘Let It Be’ gets long-awaited re-release
Russian band arrested mid-concert over ‘Nazi symbols’
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
German love story ‘Kairos’ wins International Booker Prize
Salman Rushdie to release ‘Knife’ memoir recounting stabbing
Palestinian poet Refaat Alareer killed in Gaza strike
Science
PepsiCo to expand its fleet of electric vehicles in California
Nissan paused development plans for two battery-powered sedans in the United States
Toyota to test new Hilux pickup truck to assess its performance ahead of manufacturing the vehicle in Thailand
Technology
Reddit partnered with OpenAI to bring its content to popular chatbot ChatGPT
AI cameras tested in Cannes ahead of the Olympics
United States and China to hold their first talks on artificial intelligence
Gadgets
Colorado law protects brain data captured by gadgets
China’s Xiaomi to enter cut-throat EV market for the first time
realme smartphones available at incredible prices on Daraz
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
PepsiCo to expand its fleet of electric vehicles in California
Nissan paused development plans for two battery-powered sedans in the United States
Toyota to test new Hilux pickup truck to assess its performance ahead of manufacturing the vehicle in Thailand
Space
Boeing Starliner crewed mission was postponed to May 17
Boeing’s Starliner set for first crewed mission to ISS
Japanese astronaut to be first non-American to set foot on Moon
Health
Nestle launches foods for weight loss drug users in US
Lawmakers in Louisiana move to restrict abortion pill
The US proposes reclassifying marijuana as a low-risk drug
Disease
US FDA Says Pasteurized milk is safe as Bird Flu Spread in cows
Globally, Covid reduced life expectancy by 1.6 years: research
Measles cases in Europe and Central Asia skyrocket by 3000 per cent this year compared to last
Doctor’s Opinion
Do you know about kidney disease?
We neglect primary HIV prevention at our peril
Pharmaceuticals
Nestle launches foods for weight loss drug users in US
Lawmakers in Louisiana move to restrict abortion pill
The US proposes reclassifying marijuana as a low-risk drug
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
Bangladesh suffer 5-wicket defeat to USA
Abysmal batting led Bangladesh to an ignominious five-wicket defeat to USA
Barcelona romp to Spanish cup on women’s quadruple charge
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 suffer 5-wicket defeat to USA
Abysmal batting led Bangladesh to an ignominious five-wicket defeat to USA
T20 World Cup: Bangladesh team reach Houston
BPL
IPL
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Football
Barcelona romp to Spanish cup on women’s quadruple charge
18 years on, Germany hopes to relive World Cup ‘fairytale’ with Euro 2024
Arsenal braced for Emery reunion as title race heats up
FIFA World Cup 2018
Tennis
Nadal signs up for 2024 Laver Cup in Berlin
Thompson downs Ruud to win maiden ATP crown
Nadal confirms Brisbane return ahead of Australian Open
Athletics
Sara Curtis, the Italian swimmer breaking records and barriers
Morales Williams 400m indoor record won’t count: officials
Ahmed Hafnaoui wants to be Tunisia’s greatest Olympian
Baseball
Travel
One passenger killed and 30 injured after a Singapore Airlines flight hit severe turbulence
Saudia will buy 105 Airbus planes, Saudia Group statement said
Ryanair’s net profit jumped a third to 1.92 billion euros in its financial year
Destination
China fully allows visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups via cruise ships
Nepalis demand safeguards a decade after deadly Everest disaster
Russia to invest $16.4 bln in seaside resorts: Deputy PM
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
One passenger killed and 30 injured after a Singapore Airlines flight hit severe turbulence
Saudia will buy 105 Airbus planes, Saudia Group statement said
Ryanair’s net profit jumped a third to 1.92 billion euros in its financial year
Adventure
Babar Ali: Another Bangladeshi achieves Everest success
Nepal’s ‘Everest Man’ claims record 29th summit
Nepalis demand safeguards a decade after deadly Everest disaster
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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Jailed Myanmar leader Suu Kyi moved to house arrest: source
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Baltimore bridge collapsed
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PM Sheikh Hasina to hand over ‘Ekushey Padak-2024’ today
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WEF Global Risk Report 2024: Bangladesh economy faces five risks
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Bangladesh Election Commission sets Jan 7 for next polls
Date
May 22, 2024
Music
Country legend Kenny Rogers cuts short farewell tour
News Hour Correspondent
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Apr 5, 2018
Country legend Kenny Rogers on Wednesday scrapped the final dates on what he has billed as a farewell tour, citing unspecified health concerns. The 79-year-old singer, best known for the hits “Lady” and “The Gambler,” has...
Bowhead whales not only singers, but avid composers too
Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Apr 4, 2018
How do bowhead whales in the unbroken darkness of the Arctic’s polar winter keep busy during breeding season? Why, they sing, of course. From late fall to early spring, off the east coast of Greenland, some...
GP Music and DJ Rahat introduce their new series ‘Garage 1.0’
News Hour Correspondent
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Apr 4, 2018
For the music lovers, GP music and DJ Rahat bring their new series ‘Garage 1.0’. In ‘Garage 1.0’, DJ Rahat will present 15 popular songs in a completely new style. The songs are: ‘Kalangkini Radha’, ‘Bondhu...
Jose Antonio Abreu, noted Venezuelan musician died aged 78
News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 25, 2018
Jose Antonio Abreu, a musician, politician and economist who created a network of more than 1,500 orchestras and choirs for young people in Venezuela, died on Saturday at age 78. Known as “El Maestro” in his...
Nun fighting sale of convent to Katy Perry dies in court
News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 11, 2018
An 89-year-old Roman Catholic nun who has battled pop star Katy Perry for years over the sale of a Los Angeles convent collapsed and died during a court appearance, according to media reports and supporters. Sister...
Lionel Richie honored at Hollywood handprints ceremony
News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 8, 2018
Four-time Grammy winner Lionel Richie cemented his legacy in Hollywood Wednesday, plunging his feet and hands into a wet paving slab at the forecourt of the iconic TCL Chinese Theatre. The 68-year-old R&B singer, a former...
Russ Solomon, Founder of former Tower Records empire dead at 92
News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 6, 2018
Russ Solomon, the founder of Tower Records who brought a cool factor to music retail until it was devastated by the internet revolution, has died, his son said. He was 92. Solomon’s son Michael told the...
Elton John left the stage in Las Vegas as a “rude” fan was interfering with the performance
News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 4, 2018
The incident occurred during a performance of “Saturday Night,” for which John had brought fans onstage. He later returned to the stage, but the group of fans did not. Elton John left the stage in Las...
Ed Sheeran named best-selling global artist of 2017
Rafiuzzaman Sifat
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Feb 27, 2018
British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran was named the world’s best-selling artist of 2017 on Monday, thanks to his album “Divide” and singles “Shape of You” and “Perfect.” The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) said that...
Rolling Stones announce first British concerts in five years
News Hour Correspondent
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Feb 26, 2018
Rockers The Rolling Stones announced their first British concerts in five years on Monday, including shows at two different stadiums in London. The band, first formed in 1962, are one of the most successful touring acts...
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