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HISA enters new era in 100 days
French weapons in Sudan ‘in violation of UN embargo’: Amnesty
British Under-Secretary of State to visit Bangladesh from Nov 16-17
Politics
Trump names Musk to ‘efficiency’ post as team takes shape
Sri Lanka’s leftist president faces first parliament test
Kremlin denies call between Putin and Trump
War & Conflict
French weapons in Sudan ‘in violation of UN embargo’: Amnesty
Myanmar ethnic armed group says 11 killed in airstrike on teashop
North Korea ratifies defence treaty with Russia
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
Italy and Lufthansa reach deal on ITA Airways stake
Bangladesh Bank asks banks not to delay LC payments
Spirit Airlines in constructive discussion with its creditors
Economy
The dollar started in a cautious mood on Monday
China consumer prices rise at slower rate in October
China’s consumer inflation rate slowed in October
Corporate
EBL to finance two ICDDR,B projects
China’s Hisense first sponsor of new Club World Cup
BRAC Bank launches leadership programme for women
Stock Exchange
Asian markets fell again on Wednesday
Asia’s markets rally stuttered on Friday
Most Asian markets turned lower on Tuesday
Forex
Dollar price hiked to Tk119.4 for remittance
Remittance hits 47-month high
Forex reserves cross $27b: Bangladesh Bank
Development
Dream to achieve goals in life, Prof Yunus tells youths at COP29
UNICEF aids children and families hit by Typhoons Kristine and Leon; residents brace for more storms
The residents of 2,500 villages ordered to evacuate as Severe Tropical Storm Toraji approached the northern Philippines
Environment
Dream to achieve goals in life, Prof Yunus tells youths at COP29
The residents of 2,500 villages ordered to evacuate as Severe Tropical Storm Toraji approached the northern Philippines
Over 130 homes lost in California wildfire as winds abate for now
Disaster
Education
Australia to cap foreign student numbers at 270,000
Prof Niaz Ahmed Khan appointed as Dhaka University VC
HSC exams likely to resume Sept 11
Gender
Melinda French Gates donates $1bn for women’s issues
The Cannes Film Festival got rolling with a strong day for female representation
First Arab woman to graduate NASA training shoots for the Moon
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
Bangladesh Permanent Representative to UN elected ICSC member
Turkey presses UN for arms embargo on Israel in joint letter
UN urges ‘realistic’ solution in Western Sahara
NGO
Discussion Meeting on Palliative Care Held in Narayanganj to Raise Public Awareness and Support
BRAC Healthcare is now open in Siddheswari
Algeria has turned back 20,000 migrants to Niger this year: NGO
Culture
UK writer Samantha Harvey wins 2024 Booker with space novel
Nazrul’s works set platform to forge closer Bangladesh, India tie: Verma
Dua Lipa cancels Indonesia leg of tour over unsafe staging
Arts
Van Gogh ‘Sunflowers’ brought together in London show
Colombian underwater ‘art gallery’ serves as coral home
Colombian art gallery ‘art gallery’ serves as coral home
Celebrity
UK writer Samantha Harvey wins 2024 Booker with space novel
Dua Lipa cancels Indonesia leg of tour over unsafe staging
Music giant Quincy Jones dies at 91
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
‘Venom’ still kills, topping North American box office
Disney announces ‘Prince Charming’ film with Paul King at the helm
Sega ninja game ‘Shinobi’ gets movie treatment
Music
Dua Lipa cancels Indonesia leg of tour over unsafe staging
Music titan Quincy Jones dies aged 91
Swiss region set to vote over cost of hosting Eurovision 2025
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
UK writer Samantha Harvey wins 2024 Booker with space novel
Discussion on novel ‘Buno Ol’ held at Bishwo Shahitto Kendro
Han Kang’s books sell out in South Korea after Nobel win
Science
Volkswagen and Rivian to begin selling cars equipped with the technology developed from joint venture by 2026
Toyota aims to make at least 2.5 million vehicles a year in China by 2030
Mobile phone operators hail govt move to introduce satellite internet
Technology
Mobile phone operators hail govt move to introduce satellite internet
Meta shows strong growth as AI spending surges
Swedish Ambassador and Bangladesh’s Foreign Secretary Forge New Pathways for Green Transition and AI Collaboration
Gadgets
Experience Professional Portrait Photography with vivo V40 5G
Colorado law protects brain data captured by gadgets
China’s Xiaomi to enter cut-throat EV market for the first time
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 Rivian to begin selling cars equipped with the technology developed from joint venture by 2026
Toyota aims to make at least 2.5 million vehicles a year in China by 2030
Nissan announced 9,000 job cuts
Space
Russia launched 55 satellites into orbit on Tuesday
Eutelsat launched 20 satellites for its communications network on Sunday
NASA’s Europa Clipper probe blasted off bound for icy moon of Jupiter to discover the possibility of life
Health
Prof Yunus calls for redesigning global healthcare system
Reeking mud sparks health fears in Spain flood epicenter
BCG gives free treatment to 200 children at Saint Martin
Disease
US reports first bird flu case detected in pig
Australia sees a rapid rise in mpox cases in the past three months
World better positioned against mpox than for Covid: vaccine alliance
Doctor’s Opinion
Do you know about kidney disease?
We neglect primary HIV prevention at our peril
Pharmaceuticals
World better positioned against mpox than for Covid: vaccine alliance
WHO warns of antivenom shortages amid snake bite scourge
Finland plans to offer preemptive bird flu vaccination
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
FIFA President to join youth festival in January
Miraz makes captaincy debut on his 100th ODI
Israeli football supporters back home after Amsterdam violence
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
Miraz makes captaincy debut on his 100th ODI
Bangladesh suffer 92-run defeat to Afghanistan in 1st ODI
Shakib likely to miss Afghanistan series
BPL
IPL
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Football
Israeli football supporters back home after Amsterdam violence
Atletico stun PSG in Champions League with last-gasp Correa winner
Salah drops Liverpool contract hint
FIFA World Cup 2018
Tennis
Olympic champion Zheng wins in Tokyo for third title of year
Sinner defeats Medvedev to reach first US Open semi-final
Djokovic admits to ‘worst tennis ever’ in shock US Open exit
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
Italy and Lufthansa reach deal on ITA Airways stake
Chief Adviser opens dedicated lounge for migrant workers at HSIA
Ryanair profit falls as ticket prices drop
Destination
Thailand offers visa-free policy for Sri Lankans: minister
China fully allows visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups via cruise ships
Nepalis demand safeguards a decade after deadly Everest disaster
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
Italy and Lufthansa reach deal on ITA Airways stake
Chief Adviser opens dedicated lounge for migrant workers at HSIA
Ryanair profit falls as ticket prices drop
Adventure
Nepali teenager hailed as hero after climbing world’s 8,000 m peaks
Everest climber’s remains believed found after 100 years
Record-breaking Nepali teen eyes final 8,000-metre peak
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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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
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Jailed Myanmar leader Suu Kyi moved to house arrest: source
Date
November 15, 2024
Corporate
700 employees lose jobs at LinkedIn
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Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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May 11, 2023
LinkedIn is the latest digital company to lay off workers, cutting 716 positions out of a 20,000-person workforce. According to the BBC, the social media network aimed at business professionals will also phase down its local...
IBM eyes hiring pause because AI does the job
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Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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May 3, 2023
The CEO of IBM stated that he intends to reduce the computer giant’s back office headcount by approximately one-third due to developments in artificial intelligence. In an interview with Bloomberg on Monday, Arvind Krishna stated that...
Qantas names Vanessa Hudson as next chief executive
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Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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May 2, 2023
Qantas Group nominated Vanessa Hudson as its next CEO on Tuesday, succeeding cost-cutting Irish-Australian Alan Joyce, who has been in charge for over 15 years. Qantas, which celebrated a “huge turnaround” when it returned to profit...
Disney sues Florida governor DeSantis over ‘retaliation’
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News Hour Correspondent
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Apr 29, 2023
Disney filed a lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday, alleging that his administration’s takeover of its theme park district is part of “a targeted campaign of government retaliation” for its opposition to a legislation...
Standard Chartered Bangladesh wins ‘Best CSR Bank’ award
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News Hour Correspondent
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Apr 29, 2023
International Business Magazine just named Standard Chartered Bangladesh the best CSR bank in Bangladesh and the most creative digital bank. According to a press statement, the bank got the two coveted prizes for its excellent dedication...
Meta surges as earnings beat expectations after belt tightening
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News Hour Correspondent
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Apr 27, 2023
Shares of Facebook parent Meta rose on Wednesday as the internet behemoth posted a $5.7 billion profit in the first quarter of this year, above expectations despite a large wave of cost-cutting and layoffs. According to...
Netflix to invest $2.5 bn in South Korean content
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News Hour Correspondent
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Apr 26, 2023
Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos announced a $2.5 billion investment in South Korean programming over the next four years after meeting with President Yoon Suk Yeol in Washington. South Korea has established itself as a global cultural...
Tesla profits fall on vehicle price cuts sending shares down
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News Hour Correspondent
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Apr 20, 2023
Elon Musk’s electric vehicle company, Tesla, revealed a decline in first-quarter earnings on Wednesday as price cuts spurred demand but hurt profit margins. On $23.3 billion in revenues, up 24 percent from the prior period, profits...
European car sales shift higher in March: data
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News Hour Correspondent
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Apr 19, 2023
According to figures released on Wednesday by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association, new automobile sales in Europe surpassed one million for the first time since June 2021. In March, there were 1,087,939 new car registrations, a...
Apple opens first India store in market push
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News Hour Correspondent
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Apr 18, 2023
On Tuesday, Apple inaugurated its first retail store in India, highlighting the US tech giant’s growing focus on the South Asian nation as a crucial sales market and alternative manufacturing base to China. Apple CEO Tim...
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