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Japan’s Takaichi in formal talks with opposition for new coalition
Hamas says has handed over all hostage remains it can reach
US judge temporarily halts shutdown layoffs of federal workers
Politics
Japan’s Takaichi in formal talks with opposition for new coalition
Mayor of Peru’s capital resigns to run for president
Group leading Morocco protests demands govt dismissal
War & Conflict
Hamas says has handed over all hostage remains it can reach
Iran will not attend Gaza peace summit: FM
Pakistan says 23 of its troops, 200 on Afghan side killed in clashes
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
Asian equities edged up on Thursday
Nestle to eliminate 16,000 jobs worldwide over the next two years
Jeep-maker Stellantis to invest $13 bn in US
Economy
UK Trade Envoy to Bangladesh Baroness Winterton meets Commerce Adviser
Canadian PM to visit White House to talk tariffs
Bangladesh seeks further reduction in US tariffs
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
Asian equities edged up on Thursday
Wall Street stocks finished sharply lower on Friday
Renault books 9.5-bn-euro loss on Nissan shares
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
More than 212,000 children at risk of acute watery diarrhoea and other deadly waterborne diseases in earthquake-hit eastern Afghanistan
BNNRC Connects Local Fight Against Cyber Violence to Global Digital Governance
Papua New Guinea’s rainforest under major threat, says new report
Environment
Papua New Guinea’s rainforest under major threat, says new report
At least 64 dead, 65 missing in Mexico floods
At least 41 dead in Mexico floods
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
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
BNNRC Connects Local Fight Against Cyber Violence to Global Digital Governance
UN Resident Coordinator meets CA, lauds his “highly successful” NY visit
Solution to Rohingya crisis lies in Myanmar: UNHCR Chief
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
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
Jeep-maker Stellantis announced plans to invest $13 billion in US plants over the next four years
Technology
Google to invest $15 bn in India, build largest AI hub outside US
YouTube to reinstate creators banned over misinformation
Google says to invest o5bn in UK ahead of Trump visit
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
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
Jeep-maker Stellantis announced plans to invest $13 billion in US plants over the next four years
Space
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
SpaceX is set Tuesday for the next test flight of its Starship megarocket
Health
More than 212,000 children at risk of acute watery diarrhoea and other deadly waterborne diseases in earthquake-hit eastern Afghanistan
India health alert after ‘brain-eating’ amoeba rise
AstraZeneca pauses o200-mn UK research site expansion
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
Malaysia targets 47m tourists including Bangladeshis next year
UK approves plans for new runway at Gatwick Airport
Saudi tourism unveils global campaign featuring Ronaldo
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
UK approves plans for new runway at Gatwick Airport
Int’l flight operations to start at Cox’s Bazar Airport in Oct: Sk Bashir
Korean Air purchases over 100 Boeing aircraft
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 18, 2025
Bangladesh
President, PM pay homage to Language Heroes
News Hour Correspondent
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Feb 21, 2019
President Abdul Hamid and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have paid their rich tributes to the martyrs of the historic Language Movement on the occasion of Amar Ekushey and the International Mother Language Day, Reports BSS. They...
Japan to continue support to repatriate Rohingyas
News Hour Correspondent
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Feb 20, 2019
Japan will continue its support to Bangladesh in its bilateral efforts to repatriate Rohingyas to Myanmar, said visiting Japanese State Minister for Foreign Affairs Toshiko Abe today. He made the assurance during official talks with Bangladesh...
“Kintu, Jodi Emon Hoto?”, The first ever interactive short film in Bangladesh
News Hour Correspondent
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Feb 16, 2019
“Kintu, Jodi Emon Hoto?” – first-ever interactive short film in Bangladesh was released on this Valentine’s Day. The short film has numerous decisions for the audience to determine the direction of the story, which will eventually...
Sheikh Hasina welcomes ICC decision to probe atrocities on Rohingyas
News Hour Correspondent
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Feb 16, 2019
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today welcomed the decision of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to send a team for ‘preliminary examination’ of the atrocities on Rohingyas by Myanmar Army. She assured the ICC to give all...
ILO foresees Bangladesh’s employment rate exceeds global average
News Hour Correspondent
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Feb 15, 2019
International Labour Organisation (ILO) has said the employment rate in Bangladesh and other countries in the region exceeded the global average and was expected to remain so in the coming years in view of government’s social...
Bangladesh’s role in UN Peacekeeping lauded
News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 16, 2019
Bangladesh’s role in the United Nations (UN) Peacekeeping was appreciated at a conference at The Hague in the Netherlands today, reports BSS. UN Under Secretary General for Peacekeeping Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix made the appreciation during a...
Sheikh Hasina takes oath as PM for 4th term with updated member council of ministers
News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 8, 2019
Sheikh Hasina, the Awami League President and elder daughter of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, formed the government for the third consecutive term as she took oath as the prime minister for fourth term...
Bangladesh New cabinet to be sworn in tomorrow
News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 6, 2019
Bangabhaban is set to hold the oath-taking ceremony of the new cabinet, led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, at 3.30pm tomorrow. The newly elected parliament members will be sworn in tomorrow and the new cabinet may...
Bamboo treatment plant races to repel beetles attacking rohingya refugee camps
News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 5, 2019
Work has begun on one of the largest bamboo treatment plants ever installed in an emergency response, as IOM experts tackle a tiny insect that is devastating structures in the world’s biggest refugee settlement. An infestation...
UN welcomes opposition participation in polls
News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 1, 2019
The United Nations has welcomed the participation of the opposition in elections for the first time in last ten years. “We called on all sides to exercise restraint and ensure a peaceful post electoral environment, where...
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