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US envoy leads Bangladesh team to investment summit in Washington, DC
49 lawmakers elected to reserved women’s seats take oath
Govt. targets doubling tourism GDP contribution: Afroza
Politics
Denmark votes in close election, outgoing PM tipped to win
Upcoming parliamentary sessions will restore public trust: Salahuddin
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman
War & Conflict
Iran’s supreme leader calls for economic battle to ‘disappoint’ enemies
UN to assess Iranian attacks on Middle East telecoms
Activists on Gaza aid flotilla detained by Israel disembark in Crete: AFP
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
Iran’s supreme leader calls for economic battle to ‘disappoint’ enemies
In Vietnam, Japan PM vows more effort to keep Asia ‘free and open’
Apple earnings beat forecasts on iPhone 17 demand
Economy
Iran’s supreme leader calls for economic battle to ‘disappoint’ enemies
Inflow of remittances in Bangladesh witnessed a year-on-year growth of 50.1 percent reaching US$1,526 million in the first eight days of March
Oil prices pushed higher while stocks dropped as investors tracked developments on the sixth day of the Middle East war
Corporate
Banglalink, Berger Paints partner to empower female painters
Samsung Electronics posts record profit on AI demand
Nestle recalls infant formula in several European countries
Stock Exchange
The Dubai and Abu Dhabi stock exchanges reopened sharply lower on Wednesday
Asian equity markets plunged again on Wednesday
Stock markets in Asia and Europe reached record highs on Wednesday as AI concerns ease
Forex
Bangladesh Bank buys $55m through dollar auction
Green shipbuilding can be the next forex giant after RMG: Adilur
Forex reserves stands at $27.67b: BB
Development
3% Conviction Rate Raises Concerns Over Justice System in Bangladesh
Dialogue Calls for Stronger Civil Society Role in Inclusive Governance
Tommy Miah’s Baronthi Gram Introduces Rural Women-Led Craft House Initiative Ahead of September 2026 Launch
Environment
Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes off north Indonesia: USGS
Brazil’s new climate plan targets deforestation
Youth Protest at Dhaka University Demands Protection of Phuljor and Karatoa Rivers
Disaster
Education
Govt considers online classes for metropolitan educational institutions: Milon
Govt to offer Tk 1 million loan for students studying abroad: Nur
Bangladesh, China pledge to strengthen education, technology ties
Gender
3% Conviction Rate Raises Concerns Over Justice System in Bangladesh
Fragile gains in gender equality prompt renewed calls for structural reform ahead of the Melbourne Declaration
Global push for gender equality intensifies as Women Deliver 2026 opens in Narrm
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
Global push for gender equality intensifies as Women Deliver 2026 opens in Narrm
A new policy framework is necessary for the development of public libraries
Assessment of govt policy changes in budget required for sustainable revenue collection
UN
UN WFP Delivers Early Cash Support to Flood-Risk Families in Bangladesh
Child vaccine catch-up drive on course to hit target: UN
WFP Invites Supporters to Participate in Ramadan Raising Money to Fight Hunger and Strengthen Bangladesh’s Resilience
NGO
3% Conviction Rate Raises Concerns Over Justice System in Bangladesh
BRAC to provide 1.5 million syringes for measles vaccination campaign
Twenty retail executives and BRAC collaborate
Culture
Multidimensional Odyssey: A Review of Mashudul Haque’s Diaspora Blues
India’s master photographer Raghu Rai dies aged 83
Three-Day Hill Tracts Festival ‘Biju-Boisu-Sangrai’ to Begin in Dhaka This Wednesday
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
India’s master photographer Raghu Rai dies aged 83
BTS draws over 100,000 fans to Seoul comeback concert: label
Zendaya, Tom Holland, “wedding has happened”, claims stylist Law Roach
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
Golden Globes viewership shrinks again
Trump slams return of Jimmy Kimmel show, says he may ‘test ABC’
Jimmy Kimmel show to return Tuesday
Movie
Political drama overshadows Berlin Film Festival finale
Netflix made a mostly cash offer to buy Warner Bros Discovery
Clooney and Netflix team up for Venice festival spotlight
Music
BTS draws over 100,000 fans to Seoul comeback concert: label
Legendary Bangladeshi folk singer Farida Parveen dies
Russian composer Rodion Shchedrin dies aged 92: Bolshoi
Photography
Exhibition on Khaleda Zia’s life and struggle held at Cox’s Bazar beach
16 day Chobi Mela begins in Bangladesh
Mountaineers’ ‘From Sea to Summit’ Exhibition Inaugurated at National Museum
Literature
Multidimensional Odyssey: A Review of Mashudul Haque’s Diaspora Blues
Poet Mohon Raihan to get Bangla Academy Literary Award on Mar 2
Kazi Nazrul Islam’s works now available in English
Science
A news source connected to OpenAI seems to be completely AI-generated.
Meta to Monitor Employee Keyboard and Mouse Activity for AI Model Training
Mitsubishi Motors to launch updated Outlander PHEV in Canada
Technology
A news source connected to OpenAI seems to be completely AI-generated.
Meta to Monitor Employee Keyboard and Mouse Activity for AI Model Training
YouTube suffered a widespread outage on late Tuesday
Gadgets
Samsung launched its first triple-folding phone Galaxy Z TriFold on Tuesday
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
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
Mitsubishi Motors to launch updated Outlander PHEV in Canada
Nissan named Best for Standard Assist & Safety Features in 2026 Parents Best Family Car Awards
Toyota and Lexus to introduce Treehouse to simplify customers’ home EV charger installation
Space
Bezos’s Blue Origin to ‘pause’ space tourism to focus on Moon efforts
NASA moves moon rocket to launch pad ahead of Artemis 2 mission
Astronauts leave ISS in first-ever medical evacuation
Health
Child vaccine catch-up drive on course to hit target: UN
Minister orders uninterrupted healthcare in remote Bandarban amid measles outbreak
DGHS asks hospitals to increase beds amid measles surge
Disease
Parents’ Meeting in Feni Stresses:”Clubfoot is Not a Curse; Regular Treatment Ensures Full Recovery”
12 fresh dengue cases detected overnight in Bangladesh, health official said
Clubfoot is Not a Curse; it’s a Call for Care: Overcoming Stigma in Bangladesh
Doctor’s Opinion
Do you know about kidney disease?
We neglect primary HIV prevention at our peril
Pharmaceuticals
Novo Nordisk & Arogga join hands to improve patient convenience
Bayer in $1.3 bn deal for cancer drug candidate
AstraZeneca quarterly net profit jumps on record US growth
Health Article
Brain stimulation can boost math learning in people with weaker neural connections
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
Sports
The SAFF-winning Bangladesh team to get a reception
Aminul greets the Bangladesh cricket team over the win against Pakistan
Aminul Haque urges corporate bodies to support development of sports sector
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
The SAFF-winning Bangladesh team to get a reception
26-member squad named ahead of AFC Women’s Asian Cup
Kudus scores as Ghana qualify for 2026 World Cup
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
US airlines step up as Spirit winds down
Boeing and Biman will sign a historic agreement this evening
Air China resumes flights to North Korea after a 6-year pause
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
voco hotels by IHG opens it’s largest hotel in Americas in Times Square
Unique Group to open two Indian chain hotels in Dhaka
IHCL announces the opening of Vivanta in Ahmedabad, Gujrat
Aviation
US airlines step up as Spirit winds down
Boeing and Biman will sign a historic agreement this evening
Air China resumes flights to North Korea after a 6-year pause
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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The government moves to restart closed factories: PM
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei was assassinated in a huge attack by the US and Israel
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US aircraft carrier has arrived in Middle East
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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
Date
May 4, 2026
Business
Russia ready to boost gas exports to Turkey
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 2, 2023
As part of discussions with his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Russia is prepared to increase natural gas shipments to Turkey, including by establishing a gas hub there. “On our...
Businessman Mohamed Al-Fayed dead
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 2, 2023
Mohamed Al-Fayed, a controversial businessman and the father of Dodi who died in 1997 together with Princess Diana, has passed away at age 94, according to a statement released by his family on Friday. “Mrs Mohamed...
Bolivia says running out of natural gas, its top earner
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News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 31, 2023
Bolivia’s primary source of income, natural gas, is running out as a result of a lack of investment in the search for fresh deposits, a senior official claimed on Wednesday. According to Armin Dorgathen, head of...
World Bank country director for improving business environment for private sector
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News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 28, 2023
The World Bank’s priorities for Bangladesh, according to Abdoulaye Seck, country director for Bangladesh, are to improve the business climate for the private sector, go beyond financial commitments to support long-term growth, and boost the efficiency...
Bangladesh Govt allows onion imports from 9 more countries
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News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 25, 2023
In addition to the nearby India, the government has decided to permit the import of onions from nine additional nations. In an effort to lower local costs, the Indian government on August 19 imposed a 40...
ABF, Primark CEOs meet BGMEA president to discuss collaboration
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News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 19, 2023
A delegation from Associated British Foods (ABF), led by its chief executive George Weston, met with BGMEA President Faruque Hassan to discuss options for extending the company’s business base in Bangladesh and potential collaboration in attaining...
Bangladesh Govt to procure 80 lakh liters of soybean oil
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News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 16, 2023
To address the nation’s rising need for edible oil, the government today authorized a plan for the purchase of almost 80 lakh liters of soybean oil. The Cabinet Committee on Government Purchase (CCGP) approved it at...
Sri Lanka lifts import ban on buses, trucks
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News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 16, 2023
Crisis-hit On Tuesday, Sri Lanka allowed buses and trucks to enter the country once more after a more than three-year absence. When the nation had a severe lack of foreign currency to pay for necessary imports...
UK keen to enhance bilateral trade with Bangladesh
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News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 14, 2023
As its High Commissioner Sarah Cooke paid a goodwill visit to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina at her official Ganabhaban residence today, the United Kingdom (UK) demonstrated interest in enhancing bilateral trade and investment with Bangladesh. “The...
Disney streaming service sees subscribers fall again
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News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 12, 2023
The number of subscribers to Disney’s streaming service is once again declining, and the company on Wednesday revealed a loss for the most recent quarter. However, a promise to crack down on password sharing caused shares...
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