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Sudan facing ‘inferno’ of violence, crushing aid holdups: UN
Erdogan says Israel will ‘set sights’ on Turkey if Hamas defeated
First UK maritime aid delivery is on its way to US-built Gaza pier
Politics
India downplays US sanctions threat over Iran port deal
US tries to rebuild trust with Bangladesh: Lu
Sunak says UK at ‘crossroads’ but refuses to call election
War & Conflict
Sudan facing ‘inferno’ of violence, crushing aid holdups: UN
Erdogan says Israel will ‘set sights’ on Turkey if Hamas defeated
First UK maritime aid delivery is on its way to US-built Gaza pier
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 rallied on Thursday
US consumer inflation eased slightly last month
Japan’s economy suffered a worse-than-expected contraction in Q1
Economy
US consumer inflation eased slightly last month
Japan’s economy suffered a worse-than-expected contraction in Q1
US consumer prices increased less than expected in April
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
Bangladesh Meteorological Department heatwave alert in Bangladesh for the next 48 hours
The Cannes Film Festival got rolling with a strong day for female representation
Child migration through the Darien Gap up 40 per cent so far this year
Environment
Bangladesh Meteorological Department heatwave alert in Bangladesh for the next 48 hours
Early forest fires prompt evacuations in Canada
Flash floods kill 50 in one day in north Afghanistan
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
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
The Cannes Film Festival got rolling with a strong day for female representation
$27.7 Million Bacon Tops New York art auction sales
Angelina Jolie accused of steering kids away from Brad Pitt
Arts
$27.7 Million Bacon Tops New York art auction sales
Picasso’s ‘Woman with a Watch’ fetches $139 mn at auction
Picasso masterpiece to fetch $120 mn in November auction
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
Volkswagen and car owners in Italy reached an agreement worth more than 50 million euros to end a legal battle over the “dieselgate” emissions scandal
Nio launched the first vehicle in its new lower-priced brand Onvo aims to compete with Tesla
Accelera, Daimler and PACCAR formed a joint venture to advance battery cell production in the United States
Technology
AI cameras tested in Cannes ahead of the Olympics
United States and China to hold their first talks on artificial intelligence
Microsoft, Amazon to invest billions in French tech
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
Volkswagen and car owners in Italy reached an agreement worth more than 50 million euros to end a legal battle over the “dieselgate” emissions scandal
Nio launched the first vehicle in its new lower-priced brand Onvo aims to compete with Tesla
Accelera, Daimler and PACCAR formed a joint venture to advance battery cell production in the United States
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
Cardiovascular diseases kill 10,000 Europeans a day: WHO
US FDA Says Pasteurized milk is safe as Bird Flu Spread in cows
Family Planning Commodity Shortages in Bangladesh: Implications for All
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
Netflix to stream two National Football League games on Christmas Day this year
18 years on, Germany hopes to relive World Cup ‘fairytale’ with Euro 2024
Sara Curtis, the Italian swimmer breaking records and barriers
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
Airbus Helicopters showcased an experimental half-plane, half-helicopter
China fully allows visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups via cruise ships
Dubai’s Emirates Group announced annual profits of $5.1 billion
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
Airbus Helicopters showcased an experimental half-plane, half-helicopter
Dubai’s Emirates Group announced annual profits of $5.1 billion
Upstart Australian budget airline Bonza suspends flights
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 16, 2024
Bangladesh
Election commission starts inviting 40 eminent citizens for dialogue
News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 16, 2022
The election commission has decided to sit in a dialogue with eminent citizens on 22 March ahead of the 12th parliamentary election. The commission is inviting 40 eminent citizens. The EC sources said the invitation has...
World Bank to provide US$120m for climate smart agriculture, deal signed
News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 16, 2022
Bangladesh’s government and the World Bank signed a finance agreement today, under which the lending institution will give US$120 million for the implementation of the “Climate Smart Agriculture and Water Management” project. Fatima Yasmin, Secretary of...
Youthnet’s Shakila receives Nasreen Memorial Medal Award for tackling climate change
News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 13, 2022
The Nasreen Memorial Medal was awarded to Shakila of Youthnet for her outstanding contribution to the fight against climate change. Shakila Islam, a young women’s rights activist, was awarded the Nasreen Memorial Medal for her outstanding...
The FBCCI plans to open a trade center in Dubai
News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 12, 2022
According to UNB, Bangladesh’s leading trade group, the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FBCCI), would open a trade center in Dubai to enhance commerce and investment between the two countries. On Friday, the...
The only stone mining production in Bangladesh has stopped production
News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 12, 2022
Due to a scarcity of explosives, the country’s lone stone quarry has ceased operations. Since Saturday, the state-owned Madhyapara Granite Mine Company (MGMCL) has been unable to supply the requisite ‘Ammonium Nitrate’ explosives (March 12). In...
Bangladesh spends Tk 400b on Covid vaccines: Health minister
News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 11, 2022
The government has spent almost Tk 400 billion on corona vaccinations and inoculation efforts, according to health minister Zahid Maleque. On Thursday, the minister made the comment during a National Kidney Institute event commemorating ‘World Kidney...
IFC appoints Martin Holtmann as Country Manager for Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal
News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 6, 2022
Martin Holtmann has been named the new Country Manager for Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal by the International Finance Corporation (IFC). As the region recovers from the effects of COVID-19, Holtmann will focus on establishing new prospects...
Bangladesh, Egypt agree to identify potential markets
News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 4, 2022
Bangladesh and Egypt have agreed to examine potential markets for further trade and investment as they consider future areas of collaboration. According to a foreign ministry press statement issued today, this was discussed during a meeting...
Dhaka working on alternatives to SWIFT for trade with Moscow
News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 3, 2022
If the country’s (Russian) banks are booted out of the SWIFT system, Bangladesh’s trade with Russia may suffer. The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) is a Belgian cooperative society that provides services connected to...
UK has donated 1 million extra doses of the Oxford-AZ vaccine to Bangladesh
News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 2, 2022
The United Kingdom (UK) has donated another one million doses of Oxford-AstraZeneca (AZ) vaccine to Bangladesh bilaterally. The UK donated fresh consignment of jabs arrived here on February 23, a British High Commission press release said...
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