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Germany says Elon Musk seeking to sway February election
Croatia’s president faces conservative rival in election run-off
Syria’s leader says elections could take 4 years: Al Arabiya interview
War & Conflict
Israel’s army says intercepted missile launched from Yemen
Trinidad and Tobago declares state of emergency over gang violence
Ukrainian drone attack causes oil depot fire: Russian governor
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
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Family Planning Commodity Shortages in Bangladesh: Implications for All
My Health, My Right: Context-Bangladesh
Can Good Internet Governance Stop Online Gender Based Violence?
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BMW and Yamaha Motor invested in U.S.-based rare earths processing startup Phoenix Tailings
Planemaker Boeing on track to be the biggest loser of 2024 in the Dow Jones Index
Russia’s once-dominant gas supply to Europe via Ukraine, set to end on New Year’s Day
Economy
Online tax return submission crosses 10 lakh
Homelessness in USA rose by record 18%, latest annual data says
The UK to end a tax exemption for private schools on Wednesday
Corporate
GP, Ericsson tie up to deliver better customer services
EBL to finance two ICDDR,B projects
China’s Hisense first sponsor of new Club World Cup
Stock Exchange
Europe’s main stock markets ended the year Tuesday with solid gains
Asian stocks ended the year in the red on Tuesday
CATL to seek a listing in Hong Kong
Forex
Remittance collection rate at Tk 123 per dollar: BB
Gross forex reserves cross $26b: BB
Gross forex reserves cross $24b: Bangladesh Bank
Development
The UK to end a tax exemption for private schools on Wednesday
UK to tax private schools in o1.5 bn boost to public education
Networking Meeting with Journalists to Raise Awareness on Palliative Care Held in Narayanganj
Environment
Chinese business team expresses interest to invest in renewable energy
Contribute to nature conservation to make planet liveable: Rizwana
Govt to ensure optimum use of climate budget: Rizwana
Disaster
Education
The UK to end a tax exemption for private schools on Wednesday
UK to tax private schools in o1.5 bn boost to public education
MoU signed between BUP, BU
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
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Arbitrary arrests rife in South Sudan: UN
Dhaka invites UN secretary general to witness Bangladesh’s transformation
Dr Debapriya reappointed to United Nations CDP
NGO
Bangladesh-America Maitree Project grants worth BDT 89 crore awarded to 18 local NGOs
Failed Human Rights Commission: Citizen-Led Reforms Demanded
Joyful and Creative Event for Children with Special Needs Held in Narayanganj
Culture
Famed actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie signed off on a divorce settlement
Shomi Kaiser gets bail in murder attempt case
Taposh shown arrested in case for grabbing Gaan Bangla TV
Arts
Banana taped to a wall sells for $6.2 mn in New York
Oriental Art Department’s annual exhibition began at DU
Van Gogh ‘Sunflowers’ brought together in London show
Celebrity
Famed actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie signed off on a divorce settlement
Shomi Kaiser gets bail in murder attempt case
Taposh shown arrested in case for grabbing Gaan Bangla TV
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
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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
Iran director in exile says ‘bittersweet’ to rep Germany at Oscars
Comedian Conan O’Brien to host Oscars
‘Venom’ still kills, topping North American box office
Music
Drake takes Kendrick Lamar rap feud to US courts
K-pop band NewJeans leaves label over ‘mistreatment’
Basel voters approve funding for Eurovision 2025: early results
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
Weeklong divisional book fair begins in Khulna on Nov 26
UK writer Samantha Harvey wins 2024 Booker with space novel
Discussion on novel ‘Buno Ol’ held at Bishwo Shahitto Kendro
Science
Tesla to fix software in 77,650 China-made Model 3 and Model Y cars over safety hazards
China’s capital Beijing passed new regulations to encourage autonomous driving technology in the city
Ford Motor Co to recall 20,484 hybrid crossover SUVs over battery concerns, NHTSA said
Technology
Montenegro to extradite crypto entrepreneur Do Kwon to US
Japan Airlines reported a cyber attack which it said could impact flights
Musk’s AI startup raises further $6 bn
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Capture the Perfect Shot with AI-powered vivo V40 Lite
Experience Professional Portrait Photography with vivo V40 5G
Colorado law protects brain data captured by gadgets
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
Tesla to fix software in 77,650 China-made Model 3 and Model Y cars over safety hazards
China’s capital Beijing passed new regulations to encourage autonomous driving technology in the city
Ford Motor Co to recall 20,484 hybrid crossover SUVs over battery concerns, NHTSA said
Space
NASA’s pioneering Parker Solar Probe made history, flying closer to the Sun
Japanese startup’s space rocket launch fails
Japanese startup’s space rocket launch fails
Health
Nigeria launched an emergency response centre after recording 190 deaths from Lassa fever
WHO wants bird flu surveillance stepped up
Prof Yunus calls for redesigning global healthcare system
Disease
Nigeria launched an emergency response centre after recording 190 deaths from Lassa fever
WHO wants bird flu surveillance stepped up
US reports first bird flu case detected in pig
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
Nahid unveils BPL packages of Teletalk
Chess federation relaxes dress code after ‘jeangate’
Australia rip out seven late wickets to beat India, lead series 2-1
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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
Nahid unveils BPL packages of Teletalk
Australia rip out seven late wickets to beat India, lead series 2-1
Trott stays on as Afghanistan coach after historic year
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ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Football
Guardiola confident of Haaland revival if Man City ‘play better’
SAFE winning women football players are given a reception by the Army and BOA
FIFA report praises Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup bid
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
Japan Airlines reported a cyber attack which it said could impact flights
Royal Jordanian Airlines to launch direct flight from Amman to Dhaka
Saudia expands operations in Bangladesh
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
Japan Airlines reported a cyber attack which it said could impact flights
Royal Jordanian Airlines to launch direct flight from Amman to Dhaka
Saudia expands operations in Bangladesh
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
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January 1, 2025
DBH
AGM of DBH: Shareholders approved 17% Dividend
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 22, 2023
The shareholders of DBH Finance PLC. approved 17% dividend (15% cash & 2% Stock) for the year ending December 31, 2022, as proposed by the Board of Directors, says a press release. The approval was given...
DBH inaugurates its Islamic Financing Wing “DBH Islamic”
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 15, 2023
DBH Finance PLC. – country’s largest and specialist Housing Finance institution – launched the Islamic Financing Wing (IFW) of the company “DBH Islamic” at a program held at its Head Office recently. Mr. Nasir A. Choudhury, Chairman...
DBH gets the final approval to open Islamic Financing Wing
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News Hour Correspondent
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Apr 14, 2023
DBH Finance PLC – country’s largest and specialist Housing Finance institution – has received the final approval from Bangladesh Bank (BB) for opening of its Islamic Financing Wing (IFW). DBH got the approval from Bangladesh Bank...
DBH declares 17% dividend for the year 2022
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 29, 2023
DBH Finance PLC (DBH), the only AAA-rated financial institution for the last seventeen years, declared 17% dividends for its shareholders for 2022. The board of directors of the company recommended 15% cash and 2% stock dividends...
DBH signed MoU with Ministry of Finance to give loans to Government Employees under Government Employee Home Loan Scheme in Bangladesh
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 5, 2023
DBH Finance PLC (DBH), the largest housing finance institution of the country and only NBFI with exclusive focus in housing finance, has recently signed an agreement with Ministry of Finance (MoF) to facilitate home loans to...
DBH wins ICSB National Gold Award for 4th consecutive year
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News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 21, 2022
DBH Finance PLC obtained the prestigious ‘Gold Award’ in the ‘9th ICSB National Award 2021’ for Corporate Governance Excellence in NBFI category for the fourth consecutive year. Nasimul Baten, Managing Director & CEO of DBH, received...
DBH signed agreement with IFC to strengthen its Affordable Housing Finance Business
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News Hour Correspondent
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Nov 10, 2022
DBH Finance PLC. (DBH), the largest housing finance institution in the country, has recently signed a project services agreement with International Finance Corporation (IFC). Being pioneer and specialist housing finance institution, DBH has strong focus in...
DBH posted 17% net profit growth, proposed 25% dividend
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 2, 2022
Delta Brac Housing Finance Corporation Ltd (DBH) posted net profit growth of 17% in 2021 compared to previous year. The Board of Directors of the company in a recent meeting recommended 25% dividend for the shareholders...
DBH posts 49% profit growth
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News Hour Correspondent
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Nov 1, 2021
Delta Brac Housing Finance Corporation Ltd (DBH), the only AAA rated financial institution for last sixteen years, posted 49% net profit growth for the first 9 months of 2021 compared to same period of last year....
Delta Brac Housing Finance Corporation posted 81% net profit growth in first half of 2021
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News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 2, 2021
Delta Brac Housing Finance Corporation Ltd (DBH), the AAA rated financial institution for last sixteen years, posted 81% net profit growth in first half of 2021 compared to same period last year. Since inception in 1996,...
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