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Separatists lose Catalan majority as Spain Socialists surge
Early forest fires prompt evacuations in Canada
China accused of targeting overseas citizens for political activism
Politics
Separatists lose Catalan majority as Spain Socialists surge
China accused of targeting overseas citizens for political activism
Crowd cheers Delhi chief minister after release from jail: AFP
War & Conflict
Egypt says it will support South Africa ICJ case against Israel
Israel shells Rafah as Biden vows arms suspension
Six killed in Pakistan suspected ethnic attack
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
Microsoft, Amazon to invest billions in French tech
X wins court reprieve in battle over extreme Australian content
Nagad hands over Taka 5.5 crore in revenue to the postal department
Economy
UK economy exits recession ahead of election
Standard Chartered executes first INR-BDT transaction for Unilever
IFC, Bangladesh Bank sign cooperation agreement to boost digital payment adoption
Corporate
Microsoft, Amazon to invest billions in French tech
X wins court reprieve in battle over extreme Australian content
Samsung to buy French medical AI firm Sonio
Stock Exchange
Shares of BTS agents plunge after audit announcement
Europe’s main stock markets climbed at the opening bell on Tuesday
Social media company Reddit set for NYSE debut after IPO
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
Early forest fires prompt evacuations in Canada
There is ‘nowhere safe to go’ for the 600,000 children of Rafah, warns UNICEF
Belize, Jamaica and St. Vincent and the Grenadines eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis
Environment
Early forest fires prompt evacuations in Canada
Flash floods kill 50 in one day in north Afghanistan
Death toll in Brazil flooding rises to 66, at least 101 missing
Disaster
Education
National Textbook Festival tomorrow
New Zealand to ban cellphones in schools
AAA honors distinguished alumni for contributions to Bangladesh’s advancement
Gender
First Arab woman to graduate NASA training shoots for the Moon
Bangladeshi Activist Jannatul Ferdous is listed in BBC 100 Women 2023
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham promotes equality and empowerment for girls on his first visit to India
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
UN votes symbolically in favor of Palestinian membership
More war debris in Gaza than Ukraine: UN
Israeli offensive on Rafah would be ‘unbearable escalation’: UN chief
NGO
Ceres supports the idea of a West Coast regional energy market
Discussion sessions held on death, dying, suffering, and palliative care at the Bandar
First vessel with aid for Gaza leaves Cyprus port: NGO
Culture
Angelina Jolie accused of steering kids away from Brad Pitt
Taylor Swift’s tour arrives to shake up Europe
Remastered Beatles movie ‘Let It Be’ gets long-awaited re-release
Arts
Picasso’s ‘Woman with a Watch’ fetches $139 mn at auction
Picasso masterpiece to fetch $120 mn in November auction
The debut solo show by artist Monon Muntaka opens today
Celebrity
Angelina Jolie accused of steering kids away from Brad Pitt
Taylor Swift’s tour arrives to shake up Europe
French Palme d’Or winner Laurent Cantet 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
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
Remastered Beatles movie ‘Let It Be’ gets long-awaited re-release
Cannes Film Festival workers call for a strike
French Palme d’Or winner Laurent Cantet dies
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
Pulitzer Prizes honor Gaza war coverage
The debut solo show by artist Monon Muntaka opens today
The solo show ‘Maya’ by Syed Muhammad Zakir opens on July 22 in Dhaka
Literature
Salman Rushdie to release ‘Knife’ memoir recounting stabbing
Palestinian poet Refaat Alareer killed in Gaza strike
UK Booker Prize set to name first-time winner
Science
Microsoft, Amazon to invest billions in French tech
Bangladesh welcomes AI but to take steps for preventing misuse: PM
X wins court reprieve in battle over extreme Australian content
Technology
Microsoft, Amazon to invest billions in French tech
Bangladesh welcomes AI but to take steps for preventing misuse: PM
X wins court reprieve in battle over extreme Australian content
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
Car giants vie for EV crown at Beijing’s Auto China show
General Motors posted quarterly results that topped Wall Street targets and raised its annual forecast
Shares of Tesla gained ahead of the electric car maker’s Q1 results
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
US FDA Says Pasteurized milk is safe as Bird Flu Spread in cows
Family Planning Commodity Shortages in Bangladesh: Implications for All
H5N1 strain of bird flu found in milk: WHO
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
WHO approves Simpler cholera vaccine
Novo Nordisk notched a win in race to boost output of obesity drug Wegovy, with its parent company announcing to buy Catalent
Novo Nordisk’s net profit soared by 51 percent last year
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
18 years on, Germany hopes to relive World Cup ‘fairytale’ with Euro 2024
Sara Curtis, the Italian swimmer breaking records and barriers
Smith axed as Australia name T20 World Cup squad
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
Smith axed as Australia name T20 World Cup squad
Former England cricketer Panesar to stand for election
Shakib confirms his availability in Zimbabwe series, DPL
BPL
IPL
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Football
18 years on, Germany hopes to relive World Cup ‘fairytale’ with Euro 2024
Arsenal braced for Emery reunion as title race heats up
Suarez was on target but Miami held; Cincinnati draw
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
Nepal’s ‘Everest Man’ claims record 29th summit
Upstart Australian budget airline Bonza suspends flights
Emergency slide falls from Delta Air Lines Boeing in mid-air
Destination
Nepalis demand safeguards a decade after deadly Everest disaster
Russia to invest $16.4 bln in seaside resorts: Deputy PM
Australia to reopen its borders to vaccinated travellers this month
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
Upstart Australian budget airline Bonza suspends flights
Emergency slide falls from Delta Air Lines Boeing in mid-air
Boeing to give $425 mn advance payments to subcontractor Spirit
Adventure
Nepal’s ‘Everest Man’ claims record 29th summit
Nepalis demand safeguards a decade after deadly Everest disaster
Climbers to pay $13 fee on popular Mount Fuji trail
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 13, 2024
Bangladesh
Labor counsellor at Bangladesh’s embassy in Jeddah tests positive for COVID-19
News Hour Correspondent
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Apr 20, 2020
A Bangladeshi representative in Saudi Arabia consulate has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). As indicated by the announcement, the labor counselor at Bangladesh’s strategic Jeddah got COVID-19. This is the first COVID-19 case at...
Facebook launches fact-checking program to contain misinformation
Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Apr 19, 2020
Facebook today announced the launch of its third-party fact-checking program in Bangladesh as a part of its ongoing integrity efforts to scale back the spread of misinformation and improve the standard of the news people find...
Bangladesh has less than 2K ventilators serving a population of 165m
News Hour Correspondent
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Apr 19, 2020
Save the Children is urgently calling for international assistance to help Bangladesh meet a surge in demand for ventilators to cope with the COVID-19 outbreak and to help avert a humanitarian disaster in the country. Most...
Pahela Baishakh celebrated in different way in Bangladesh
News Hour Correspondent
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Apr 14, 2020
The Bangalees across the country today celebrated this year’s Pahela Baishakh, the first day of Bangla New Year, in a different way, basically making virtual media and digital devices the major means of deriving joy and...
One on Bangabandhu’s killer Abdul Majed executed in Jail
News Hour Correspondent
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Apr 12, 2020
Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s convicted killer sacked military captain Abdul Majed was hanged after midnight overnight at Dhaka Central Jail in Keraniganj on the outskirts of the capital. “He was hanged at...
Bangladesh locks down a million in Rohingya camps
News Hour Correspondent
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Apr 9, 2020
Bangladesh has commanded a lockdown on a southern district, home to refugee camps house more than a million Rohingya fleeing from Myanmar, to prevent the spread of coronavirus, reports BBC Officials stated no-one was permitted to...
The demographic consequences of COVID-19
Guest Writer
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Apr 9, 2020
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory tract infection caused by a newly emergent coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, that was first recognized in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. Almost every country of the world has been affected by...
UK declares £21 million for Bangladesh to fight COVID-19
News Hour Correspondent
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Apr 6, 2020
The United Kingdom (UK) has announced 21 million pounds of support to Bangladesh in containing the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic to facilitate Dhaka’s National Preparedness and Response Plan. The support will also help take preparedness against...
Police making all-out efforts to ensure social distancing
News Hour Correspondent
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Apr 5, 2020
Bangladesh Police is making all-out efforts to ensure maintaining social distancing and following ‘stay at home’ directives by the people to slow deadly novel outbreak that has already claimed nine lives in Bangladesh and over 64,000...
Bangladesh PM unveils Tk 72,750 crore package to overcome Covid-19 impact
News Hour Correspondent
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Apr 5, 2020
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today unveiled the government work plan to overcome the possible COVID-19 impact on the country’s economy, declaring an allocation of Taka 72,750 crore under a set of stimulus packages. “Earlier I declared...
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