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Business executives believe Bangladesh may attract more investment from Qatar
Indonesia lowers volcano alert level, reopens nearby airport
Japan’s defence ministry says North Korea launches a’suspected ballistic missile’
Politics
Portugal poised to celebrate 50 years of democracy
Landslide win for pro-China leader’s party in Maldives vote
Voting ends in Maldives parliamentary election
War & Conflict
Japan’s defence ministry says North Korea launches a’suspected ballistic missile’
US hints at sanctioning Israeli unit over alleged abuses
Major search operation after Japan navy choppers crash
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
Business executives believe Bangladesh may attract more investment from Qatar
Bangladesh, Nepal stress finalizing PTA
Oil jumps more than 3% on Middle East worries
Economy
Bangladesh, Nepal stress finalizing PTA
Oil jumps more than 3% on Middle East worries
Japanese inflation slowed to 2.6 percent in March
Corporate
Disclaimer added in bKash apps to make ‘Send Money’ more secure
Tesla, Starlink entry on agenda when Musk heads to India
The leader of Indonesia and Apple’s CEO discuss investments
Stock Exchange
Europe’s main stock markets climbed at the opening bell on Tuesday
Social media company Reddit set for NYSE debut after IPO
European stock markets steady at open
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
Indonesia lowers volcano alert level, reopens nearby airport
Moscow says US aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan will ‘exacerbate global crises’
ADB to provide $71m to Bangladesh for water resources management
Environment
Indonesia lowers volcano alert level, reopens nearby airport
World Bank wins $11b in pledges to boost lending for climate, global crises
Nature joins music platforms for a conservation project
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
WHO approves Simpler cholera vaccine
Humanitarian efforts in Gaza doomed without durable ceasefire: Russia’s UN envoy
UN officials in Lebanon urge Israel border de-escalation
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
Two arrested for firing at Salman Khan’s home
Salman Rushdie to release ‘Knife’ memoir recounting stabbing
‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ from Marvel steal the show at CinemaCon
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
Two arrested for firing at Salman Khan’s home
Welcome to the Beyonce rodeo: New Country Album Drops to praise
Trailblazing Black Oscar winner Louis Gossett Jr dead at 87
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
‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ from Marvel steal the show at CinemaCon
Algerian film industry vies for revival after decades of neglect
A-bomb saga ‘Oppenheimer’ finally opens in Japan
Music
Welcome to the Beyonce rodeo: New Country Album Drops to praise
Madonna to end ‘Celebration’ tour with free Copacabana show
Italian pianist Maurizio Pollini dies at 82
Photography
The debut solo show by artist Monon Muntaka opens today
The solo show ‘Maya’ by Syed Muhammad Zakir opens on July 22 in Dhaka
French war photographer Marie-Laure de Decker dead at 75
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
Honda to invest 4.2 billion reais in its Itirapina plant in Brazil by 2030
Lululemon Athletica to close its distribution center in the state of Washington at the end of the year
Tesla is recalling 3,878 Cybertrucks to fix an accelerator pedal pad, NHTSA Said
Technology
Disclaimer added in bKash apps to make ‘Send Money’ more secure
Apple announces Vietnam spending boost as CEO visits Hanoi
X gives free blue check to big follower accounts
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
Honda to invest 4.2 billion reais in its Itirapina plant in Brazil by 2030
Lululemon Athletica to close its distribution center in the state of Washington at the end of the year
Tesla is recalling 3,878 Cybertrucks to fix an accelerator pedal pad, NHTSA Said
Space
Japanese astronaut to be first non-American to set foot on Moon
‘Spectacular’ total eclipse leaves North Americans spellbound
South Korea says second spy satellite successfully placed in orbit
Health
Family Planning Commodity Shortages in Bangladesh: Implications for All
H5N1 strain of bird flu found in milk: WHO
WHO approves Simpler cholera vaccine
Disease
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
AI-SAROSH is hosting Workshop on “Artificial Intelligence for Sexual and Reproductive Health for South Asia”
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
Nagad hands over promised Taka 20 lakh to BPL champions Barishal
Morikawa grabs share of RBC Heritage lead but Scheffler lurks
Mushtaq Ahmed appointed Bangladesh spin bowling coach
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
Nagad hands over promised Taka 20 lakh to BPL champions Barishal
Mushtaq Ahmed appointed Bangladesh spin bowling coach
England spin great Derek Underwood dead at 78
BPL
IPL
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Football
Arsenal braced for Emery reunion as title race heats up
Suarez was on target but Miami held; Cincinnati draw
Suarez comes off the bench for a brace as Miami beat DC without Messi
FIFA World Cup 2018
Tennis
Thompson downs Ruud to win maiden ATP crown
Nadal confirms Brisbane return ahead of Australian Open
US Open drama as semis halted by climate protest
Athletics
Morales Williams 400m indoor record won’t count: officials
Ahmed Hafnaoui wants to be Tunisia’s greatest Olympian
Ronaldo earns Guinness World Records title as highest-paid athlete of 2023
Baseball
Travel
Brazilian planemaker Embraer delivered 25 aircraft
Nepalis demand safeguards a decade after deadly Everest disaster
Australia sees a fall in annual food consumption for the first time
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
Brazilian planemaker Embraer delivered 25 aircraft
US officials probing Boeing whistleblower claims on 787, 777
US-Bangla Airlines adds 2nd wide-body aircraft
Adventure
Nepalis demand safeguards a decade after deadly Everest disaster
Climbers to pay $13 fee on popular Mount Fuji trail
The official opening of Bangladesh Adventure Tourism Association (BATA) has been announced
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
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April 23, 2024
BRAC
BRAC partners with Humanity & Inclusion (HI) to pilot Disability Inclusive Ultra-Poor Graduation program
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News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 2, 2020
BRAC has partnered with Handicap International-Humanity & Inclusion (HI) in Bangladesh to launch a pilot Disability Inclusive Ultra-Poor Graduation program targeting the ultra-poor populations in four (4) districts of Bangladesh and signed an agreement on 24th...
BRAC organized webinar to observe the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
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News Hour Correspondent
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Oct 19, 2020
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty is annually held on October 17, worldwide. This year, to commemorate the day, the non-governmental development organization BRAC has organized a webinar titled ‘Breaking the barriers of poverty:...
Ashshash project conducted a webinar on ‘combating human trafficking’ with BRAC
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 30, 2020
Swiss project Ashshash, implemented by Winrock International, in collaboration with BRAC Migration Program, has conducted a virtual discussion on “Combating Human Trafficking: Scope and Challenges of Promoting Safe Migration and Protecting Trafficking Survivors” on 29 July...
BRAC’s Ultra-Poor Graduation Initiative has been named as 2020 TED Audacious Project
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 23, 2020
Ultra-Poor Graduation Initiative by BRAC has been named as the 2020 TED Audacious Project to scale The Graduation Approach in Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa and help 21 Million More to escape extreme poverty. The need to...
BRAC University to launch an online educational platform named ‘buX’
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 23, 2020
BRAC University is to create an online learning platform named “buX” for its students. This educational platform will be built on a world-class platform developed by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University. It...
95% people suffer losses in incomect during COVID-19
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 12, 2020
BRAC has recently conducted a survey to get an insight into the overall sense of public awareness about the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impact in Bangladesh. A sum of 2,317 respondents (68% from rural areas...
BRAC floats BDT 3 crore for 6,000 Amphan affected households
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 29, 2020
BRAC will provide humanitarian assistance of 30 million to 6,000 families in 10 Upazilas affected by the cyclone to help repair of households and water sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities damaged by Cyclone Amphan. There are...
“Dakche Amar Desh” to Help 50,000 More Families
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 23, 2020
Grameenphone and BRAC’s joint venture ‘Dakche Amar Desh’ will help another 50,000 families affected by Covid-19. Grameenphone and BRAC have come together to stand beside and support those who have been most affected by COVID-19; launched...
91 percent of the expatriates did not get any help back in the country: BRAC
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 22, 2020
Expatriates returning home are helpless because of the coronavirus epidemic. 87 percent of expatriates return to the country without any source of income. 91 percent of them did not get any government or private assistance back...
BRAC helping DGHS to place 50 COVID-19 specimen collection kiosks
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 14, 2020
BRAC NGO is supporting the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) to install walk-in sample assembling booths (kiosk) in areas vulnerable to Novel Coronavirus outbreak across the country. As part of it, at least 50 of...
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