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Income inequality is high or rising in 60 percent of countries with loans from the IMF and World Bank
Jailed Myanmar leader Suu Kyi moved to house arrest: source
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Greece is eager to create a diplomatic presence in Dhaka
Netanyahu rival says Israel lost ‘deterrence’ against Iran
Ukraine opening embassies across Africa to counter Russia
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Biden, Iraqi PM agree on talks for US-led coalition withdrawal
Netanyahu rival says Israel lost ‘deterrence’ against Iran
France hosts Sudan conference a year into ‘forgotten’ war
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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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My Health, My Right: Context-Bangladesh
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Income inequality is high or rising in 60 percent of countries with loans from the IMF and World Bank
UK annual inflation falls to 3.2% in March
The leader of Indonesia and Apple’s CEO discuss investments
Economy
Income inequality is high or rising in 60 percent of countries with loans from the IMF and World Bank
UK annual inflation falls to 3.2% in March
The leader of Indonesia and Apple’s CEO discuss investments
Corporate
The leader of Indonesia and Apple’s CEO discuss investments
United Airlines reports loss on $200 mn hit from Boeing grounding
Nestlé Bangladesh appoints Hosne Ara Loma as HR director
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
Income inequality is high or rising in 60 percent of countries with loans from the IMF and World Bank
Dubai reels from floods chaos after record rains
Drought-hit Panama Canal to ease traffic restrictions
Environment
Dubai reels from floods chaos after record rains
Drought-hit Panama Canal to ease traffic restrictions
6.5-magnitude quake hits Papua New Guinea: USGS
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
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UN officials in Lebanon urge Israel border de-escalation
Japan to resume funding to UN Palestinian refugee agency
Two-thirds of hospitals in Gaza Strip non-functional – UN
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
Apple announces Vietnam spending boost as CEO visits Hanoi
Japanese astronaut to be first non-American to set foot on Moon
Nobel-winning ‘God particle’ physicist Higgs dies aged 94
Technology
Apple announces Vietnam spending boost as CEO visits Hanoi
X gives free blue check to big follower accounts
China’s Xiaomi to enter cut-throat EV market for the first time
Gadgets
China’s Xiaomi to enter cut-throat EV market for the first time
realme smartphones available at incredible prices on Daraz
realme’s groundbreaking C51 launched with 33W fast charge, 50MP camera
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
China’s Xiaomi to enter cut-throat EV market for the first time
Ford halted shipments of all 2024 model year F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks
US new vehicle sales expected to rise 1.4% in February from a year earlier
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
My Health, My Right: Context-Bangladesh
BRAC Healthcare Centre is now in Uttara
Japan drugmaker reports two more deaths in supplement scare
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
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
Moderna 2023 COVID vaccine sales would be around $6.7 billion, company said
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
Mushtaq Ahmed appointed Bangladesh spin bowling coach
England spin great Derek Underwood dead at 78
Arsenal braced for Emery reunion as title race heats up
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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
Mushtaq Ahmed appointed Bangladesh spin bowling coach
England spin great Derek Underwood dead at 78
Venues announced for England Tests in New Zealand
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
Nepalis demand safeguards a decade after deadly Everest disaster
Australia sees a fall in annual food consumption for the first time
Ban suspended, no restriction on traveling to Ruma
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
US officials probing Boeing whistleblower claims on 787, 777
US-Bangla Airlines adds 2nd wide-body aircraft
Biman Bangladesh Airlines resumes direct Rome flight
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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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 18, 2024
Education
National Textbook Festival tomorrow
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 1, 2024
The National Textbook Festival will be celebrated at all primary and secondary level educational institutions tomorrow across the country. State Minister for Primary and Mass Education Ministry Md Zakir Hossain will attend the book distribution function...
New Zealand to ban cellphones in schools
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News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 1, 2023
Cellphones will be banned in schools across New Zealand, conservative Prime Minister Christopher Luxon said Friday, as his fledgling government looks to turn around the country’s plummeting literacy rates. New Zealand’s schools once boasted some of the...
AAA honors distinguished alumni for contributions to Bangladesh’s advancement
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News Hour Correspondent
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Oct 27, 2023
The American Alumni Association (AAA), a group of American college and university graduates in Bangladesh, has recognized exceptional American alumni for their enormous contributions to Bangladesh’s development. On Thursday, October 26, 2023, the award ceremony was...
Two-thirds of refugee children in Armenia enrolled in school, efforts must now focus on expanding access to education for all children
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News Hour Correspondent
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Oct 24, 2023
Two-thirds of refugee children in Armenia are enrolled in national school systems, one month after more than 21,000 school-age children fled their homes. Efforts must now focus on increasing access for the remaining 1 in 3...
80.39 percent students pass SSC, equivalent exams
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 28, 2023
The Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent exam results were released today, and the overall pass rate was 80.39 percent, which is 7.05 percentage points lower than the pass rate from the previous year. 87.44 percent...
Aly Zaker research grant to be awarded to DU theatre students
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 18, 2023
Mongoldeep Foundation has introduced ‘Aly Zaker Research Grant’ after the name of noted actor and writer late Aly Zaker for theatre students at Dhaka University. Post-graduation-level students at Theater and Performance Studies of Dhaka University will...
DPS STS visits Europe for Summer Exchange Programme
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 18, 2023
DPS STS School Dhaka collaborated with Dusemond Study Programme, a UK-based organisation, for its annual Summer Exchange Programme, which ran from July 6 to July 16, 2023, for Group 1 and from July 7 to July...
Glenrich International School welcomes new teachers to prepare its students for a prosperous future
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 17, 2023
Glenrich International School (GIS) has welcomed 60 teachers during an orientation programme held on July 5, 2023 at its premises. The orientation was headed by Ramesh Mudgal, Principal of Glenrich International School, who welcomed all the...
British Council introduces IELTS Ready: Premium for IELTS test-takers
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 17, 2023
British Council IELTS has recently launched a new service, IELTS Ready: Premium, providing innovative support for those preparing to take an IELTS test with the British Council. The IELTS Ready: Premium platform is powered by GEL...
Uneven Geographical Distribution in Fertility, Child Mortality, and Contraceptive Use in Bangladesh: The Role of Integrating Disaster Risk Reduction and Family Planning Programs
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Khandaker Jafor Ahmed
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Jun 20, 2023
Bangladesh stands out as one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change and catastrophic weather occurrences on a global scale. Droughts, heavy rains, floods, cyclones, and sea-level rise are becoming more common and severe, posing...
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