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Trump calls on Iran and Israel to ‘make a deal’
Tens of thousands rally in Dutch Gaza protest
Israel military says struck over 80 targets in Tehran overnight
Politics
Argentina’s Kirchner says will hand herself in next week
Israeli embassies in US, UK among several closing worldwide
Bangladesh expedites efforts with UK to recover stolen assets: Alam
War & Conflict
Tens of thousands rally in Dutch Gaza protest
Trump calls on Iran and Israel to ‘make a deal’
Iran says 78 killed, 320 wounded in Israeli strikes: UN ambassador
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
Five shariah-based banks to be merged soon: BB governor
Business leaders for strengthening global cooperation to sustainably use ocean
Mahmud Hasan Khan elected BGMEA President unopposed for 2025–‘27
Economy
World Bank lifts ban on nuclear energy financing
US consumer inflation ticked up in May
Americans’ anxiety about the future path of inflation eased in May
Corporate
Five shariah-based banks to be merged soon: BB governor
vivo Celebrates Father’s Day with “Moments with Dad” Photo Campaign
Japan’s Toyota to take parts-making subsidiary private
Stock Exchange
US stocks finish higher, extending rally
Japanese stocks rose on Thursday
Global stocks rose for the most part on Wednesday
Forex
Forex reserves stands at $26.79b: BB
Bangladesh Bank allows mobile operators to receive roaming bills in Taka
Turkish lira hits historic low against dollar as Istanbul mayor detained
Development
Despite progress, child labour still affects 138 million children globally – ILO, UNICEF
Kenya NGO saves turtles from nets, plastic and rising tides
Five aid workers killed in Sudan attack on humanitarian convoy: UN
Environment
Kenya NGO saves turtles from nets, plastic and rising tides
Environmental awareness is a must: Rizwana
More than 120 endangered vultures killed in South Africa poisoning
Disaster
Education
United Arab Emirates to introduce artificial intelligence lessons for schoolchildren of all ages
Dhaka Flow Youth Fest Kicks Off at NSU
Thousands more children deprived of education as crisis in eastern DR Congo escalates
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
Five aid workers killed in Sudan attack on humanitarian convoy: UN
Gwyn Lewis: UN ready to help deliver lasting reform in Bangladesh
Jahangir for recruiting more Bangladeshi forces at UN peacekeeping missions
NGO
The Kaiser and Wendy Zaman Fellowship is announced by BRAC
Bangladesh-America Maitree Project grants worth BDT 89 crore awarded to 18 local NGOs
Failed Human Rights Commission: Citizen-Led Reforms Demanded
Culture
Yoga Beats Returns This International Yoga Day
Two more BTS megastars released from South Korea military service
Joachim Trier’s “Sentimental Value” Earns Grand Prix at Cannes, Praised for Emotional Depth
Arts
‘Otopor, abar’ by Sheikh Lana
First-ever AI-driven design competition held
Saudi art biennale seeks to modernise Islamic tradition
Celebrity
Two more BTS megastars released from South Korea military service
Actress Nusrat Faria held in Dhaka airport
Bangladeshi musicologist Mustafa Zaman Abbasi 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
Miss America, Miss World pageants accused of discrimination
New Zealand to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in make-up
Miss Nicaragua pageant director quits amid treason charges
TV Show
Netflix loses bid to toss ‘Baby Reindeer’ defamation lawsuit
‘Star Trek’ to expand with new comedy series
Sonakshi expresses gratitude to Bhansali for casting her in Heeramandi
Movie
Joachim Trier’s “Sentimental Value” Earns Grand Prix at Cannes, Praised for Emotional Depth
France’s Deneuve joins 900+ cinema figures on Gaza petition: organiser
Oscars to add new award for stunts
Music
Two more BTS megastars released from South Korea military service
‘Otopor, abar’ by Sheikh Lana
Russia’s revived Soviet music contest to take place in September
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
Kazi Nazrul Islam officially recognized as national poet
Weeklong divisional book fair begins in Khulna on Nov 26
UK writer Samantha Harvey wins 2024 Booker with space novel
Science
Polestar to start delivering its electric vehicles in France this year
Toyota Motor Chairman Akio Toyoda likely to face scrutiny over a $33 billion take-private deal of a key supplier
Nintendo sold a record 3.5 million Switch 2 units worldwide in the first four days after the console launched
Technology
Moscow Metro Marks 90 Years with Technological Advancements and Heritage Events
China’s Xiaomi to invest nearly $7 bn in chips
CA urges unified efforts for world-class telecom, IT services
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
Polestar to start delivering its electric vehicles in France this year
Toyota Motor Chairman Akio Toyoda likely to face scrutiny over a $33 billion take-private deal of a key supplier
Japan’s Toyota and Germany’s Daimler to merge truck subsidiaries
Space
SpaceX is set Tuesday for the next test flight of its Starship megarocket
China, Russia plan to build nuclear power station on moon
Spanish technology company GMV unveiled a GPS-like navigation system for the moon
Health
13 more Covid-19 cases reported in country
A new treatment nearly halves the risk of disease progression or death from a less common form of breast cancer
Philippine warned of a looming “public health emergency” as HIV infections soared
Disease
13 more Covid-19 cases reported in country
Multiple disease outbreaks heighten public health emergencies for children across Eastern and Southern Africa
France detected its first case of a new mpox virus
Doctor’s Opinion
Do you know about kidney disease?
We neglect primary HIV prevention at our peril
Pharmaceuticals
US state Hawaii accepted a $700 million settlement in its case against Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) and Sanofi
Roche plans to invest $50 billion in the United States over the next five years
World better positioned against mpox than for Covid: vaccine alliance
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
Japan’s Iwai wins Mexico crown for first LPGA title
Modric to leave Real Madrid after Club World Cup
Napoli move step closer to Serie A crown after win at fiery Lecce
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
Akbar named captain for Bangladesh Emerging team’ series against South Africa
Bangladesh to visit UAE for two T20Is
Bangladesh Women’s team cricketers made a significant stride in ICC rankings
BPL
IPL
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Football
Napoli move step closer to Serie A crown after win at fiery Lecce
Dhaka Flow To Coach the Women’s National Football Team
Billionaire-owned Paris FC win promotion and prepare to take on PSG
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
The end of Olympic escapism for gloomy France
Ethiopian Tamirat Tola wins Olympic men’s marathon
Fiji PM wins international athletics medal, at 75
Baseball
Travel
Virgin Australia to raise A$685 million in an IPO
Vietnam’s Vietjet Air to buy 20 Airbus A330s: airline statement
Air Astra to Re-Launch Dhaka-Sylhet Flights Ahead of Eid-ul-Azha
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
Virgin Australia to raise A$685 million in an IPO
Vietnam’s Vietjet Air to buy 20 Airbus A330s: airline statement
Air Astra to Re-Launch Dhaka-Sylhet Flights Ahead of Eid-ul-Azha
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
June 16, 2025
breaking news
Canadian killed in shootout at Jordanian castle
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News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 18, 2016
News Hour: A Canadian woman was killed and several other tourists were taken hostage by gunmen who holed themselves up in a medieval castle in southern Jordan on Sunday after killing at least four police officers...
U.S. first lady’s food legacy may live on elsewhere
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News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 18, 2016
News Hour: Michelle Obama will be ceding the title of first lady to Melania Trump next month, but she may hold for some time the other distinction she earned during her time in the White House:...
Several people wounded in a car bombing close to a public bus in Kayseri, Turkey
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News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 17, 2016
News Hour: Several people were wounded on Saturday in a car bombing close to a public bus in the central Turkish city of Kayseri, television reports said. Initial television pictures showed that the bus had been...
5 female airport workers along with a driver killed in shooting in Kandahar
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News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 17, 2016
News Hour: Five female airport workers along with a driver were killed after gunmen fired bullets on their vehicle in Kandahar city, the capital of Afghanistan’s southern province of Kandahar, on Saturday, sources said. “The firing occurred...
Desperate Venezuelans looted delivery trucks and clashed with police due to cash crisis
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News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 17, 2016
News Hour: Desperate Venezuelans looted delivery trucks and clashed with police on Friday as a botched plan to introduce new banknotes left people without cash — the latest shortage in a spiraling economic crisis. Faced with...
United States to retaliate against Russian hacking, says Barack Obama
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News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 16, 2016
News Hour: Barack Obama on Thursday said the United States would retaliate against Russian hacking after the White House accused Vladimir Putin of direct involvement in cyber attacks designed to influence the US election. The outgoing...
Japan and Russia wrap up a summit aimed at making progress on a peace treaty
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News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 16, 2016
News Hour: Japan and Russia on Friday wrap up a summit aimed at making progress on a peace treaty to formally end World War II, focusing on economic projects in small Russian-occupied islands claimed by Tokyo....
Syrian rebels announced a new evacuation deal for Aleppo civilians
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News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 15, 2016
News Hour: Syrian rebels announced a new evacuation deal for Aleppo civilians and the injured on Wednesday after shelling and air strikes sent terrified residents running through the city’s streets. However a source close to Syria’s government...
9 oil workers missing after the oil platform collapsed in heavy winds in Azerbaijan
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News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 15, 2016
News Hour: One oil worker was killed and nine others were missing Thursday after the oil platform they were working on in the Caspian Sea collapsed in heavy winds, Azerbaijan’s state energy firm SOCAR said, reports...
Aleppo young girl’s heart touching suicide note gone viral
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News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 14, 2016
News Hour: Aleppo girl’s suicide note gone viral. Every social media is flown over by this heart touching note. What is on that note. Here it is: I am one of the woman in Aleppo who...
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