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South Korean president announces record $19 bn plan to boost chip industry
Survey says most waterway workers suffer from skin and intestinal diseases
Bangladesh Bank takes new initiative to bring export earnings at home
Politics
Dhaka believes India, China can resolve Rohingya crisis: FM
India downplays US sanctions threat over Iran port deal
US tries to rebuild trust with Bangladesh: Lu
War & Conflict
Norway, Ireland, and Spain to recognize the Palestinian state
France says it ‘supports ICC’, where warrants sought for Israel, Hamas leaders
Over 30 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza – TV
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
Bangladesh Bank takes new initiative to bring export earnings at home
The parent company of Trump’s Truth Social posts $328 mln loss
Leading Australian telecom company Telstra to slash up to 2,800 jobs
Economy
Bangladesh Bank takes new initiative to bring export earnings at home
Russia and Iran working to create single BRICS currency: Iranian envoy
US consumer inflation eased slightly last month
Corporate
Bangladesh’s outlook remains bright: HSBC
Emirates Group records $5.1 bn in annual profit, setting new record
Microsoft, Amazon to invest billions in French tech
Stock Exchange
Asian equities rallied on Thursday
Europe’s main stock markets steadied at the start of trading on Tuesday
China to start selling an initial batch of long-dated bonds this week
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
Howler monkeys drop dead during Mexico heat wave
Russian bid to counter weapons in space fails at UN Security Council
UN aid chief warns of ‘apocalyptic’ consequences of Gaza shortages
Environment
Howler monkeys drop dead during Mexico heat wave
Brazil announces aid to families as Lula visits flooded south
Bangladesh Meteorological Department heatwave alert in Bangladesh for the next 48 hours
Disaster
Education
National Textbook Festival tomorrow
New Zealand to ban cellphones in schools
AAA honors distinguished alumni for contributions to Bangladesh’s advancement
Gender
The Cannes Film Festival got rolling with a strong day for female representation
First Arab woman to graduate NASA training shoots for the Moon
Bangladeshi Activist Jannatul Ferdous is listed in BBC 100 Women 2023
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
UN
Russian bid to counter weapons in space fails at UN Security Council
UN aid chief warns of ‘apocalyptic’ consequences of Gaza shortages
U.S. Ambassador to UN Agencies in Rome Calls for Urgent and Sustained Support for Rohingya Refugees and their host communities in Bangladesh
NGO
JAAGO Foundation Trust hosts a two-day youth capacity-building training program in Rajbari
Ceres supports the idea of a West Coast regional energy market
Discussion sessions held on death, dying, suffering, and palliative care at the Bandar
Culture
Cate Blanchett urges film industry to include refugee voices
German love story ‘Kairos’ wins International Booker Prize
Donald Trump biopic hits Cannes Film Festival
Arts
Japanese calligraphy workshop held in city
$27.7 Million Bacon Tops New York art auction sales
Picasso’s ‘Woman with a Watch’ fetches $139 mn at auction
Celebrity
Cate Blanchett urges film industry to include refugee voices
Narco sex-change musical is an early favourite at Cannes
Emma Stone in new twisted comedy after Coppola epic Divides Cannes
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
Cate Blanchett urges film industry to include refugee voices
Donald Trump biopic hits Cannes Film Festival
Narco sex-change musical is an early favourite at Cannes
Music
Taylor Swift’s tour arrives to shake up Europe
Remastered Beatles movie ‘Let It Be’ gets long-awaited re-release
Russian band arrested mid-concert over ‘Nazi symbols’
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
German love story ‘Kairos’ wins International Booker Prize
Salman Rushdie to release ‘Knife’ memoir recounting stabbing
Palestinian poet Refaat Alareer killed in Gaza strike
Science
PepsiCo to expand its fleet of electric vehicles in California
Nissan paused development plans for two battery-powered sedans in the United States
Toyota to test new Hilux pickup truck to assess its performance ahead of manufacturing the vehicle in Thailand
Technology
Reddit partnered with OpenAI to bring its content to popular chatbot ChatGPT
AI cameras tested in Cannes ahead of the Olympics
United States and China to hold their first talks on artificial intelligence
Gadgets
Colorado law protects brain data captured by gadgets
China’s Xiaomi to enter cut-throat EV market for the first time
realme smartphones available at incredible prices on Daraz
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
PepsiCo to expand its fleet of electric vehicles in California
Nissan paused development plans for two battery-powered sedans in the United States
Toyota to test new Hilux pickup truck to assess its performance ahead of manufacturing the vehicle in Thailand
Space
Boeing Starliner crewed mission was postponed to May 17
Boeing’s Starliner set for first crewed mission to ISS
Japanese astronaut to be first non-American to set foot on Moon
Health
Survey says most waterway workers suffer from skin and intestinal diseases
Nestle launches foods for weight loss drug users in US
Lawmakers in Louisiana move to restrict abortion pill
Disease
US FDA Says Pasteurized milk is safe as Bird Flu Spread in cows
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
Doctor’s Opinion
Do you know about kidney disease?
We neglect primary HIV prevention at our peril
Pharmaceuticals
Nestle launches foods for weight loss drug users in US
Lawmakers in Louisiana move to restrict abortion pill
The US proposes reclassifying marijuana as a low-risk drug
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
Bangladesh suffer 5-wicket defeat to USA
Abysmal batting led Bangladesh to an ignominious five-wicket defeat to USA
Barcelona romp to Spanish cup on women’s quadruple charge
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 suffer 5-wicket defeat to USA
Abysmal batting led Bangladesh to an ignominious five-wicket defeat to USA
T20 World Cup: Bangladesh team reach Houston
BPL
IPL
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Football
Barcelona romp to Spanish cup on women’s quadruple charge
18 years on, Germany hopes to relive World Cup ‘fairytale’ with Euro 2024
Arsenal braced for Emery reunion as title race heats up
FIFA World Cup 2018
Tennis
Nadal signs up for 2024 Laver Cup in Berlin
Thompson downs Ruud to win maiden ATP crown
Nadal confirms Brisbane return ahead of Australian Open
Athletics
Sara Curtis, the Italian swimmer breaking records and barriers
Morales Williams 400m indoor record won’t count: officials
Ahmed Hafnaoui wants to be Tunisia’s greatest Olympian
Baseball
Travel
One passenger killed and 30 injured after a Singapore Airlines flight hit severe turbulence
Saudia will buy 105 Airbus planes, Saudia Group statement said
Ryanair’s net profit jumped a third to 1.92 billion euros in its financial year
Destination
China fully allows visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups via cruise ships
Nepalis demand safeguards a decade after deadly Everest disaster
Russia to invest $16.4 bln in seaside resorts: Deputy PM
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
One passenger killed and 30 injured after a Singapore Airlines flight hit severe turbulence
Saudia will buy 105 Airbus planes, Saudia Group statement said
Ryanair’s net profit jumped a third to 1.92 billion euros in its financial year
Adventure
Babar Ali: Another Bangladeshi achieves Everest success
Nepal’s ‘Everest Man’ claims record 29th summit
Nepalis demand safeguards a decade after deadly Everest disaster
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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Baltimore bridge collapsed
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PM Sheikh Hasina to hand over ‘Ekushey Padak-2024’ today
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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
Date
May 24, 2024
Education
World’s richest countries grappling with children’s reading and math skills, mental well-being and obesity
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 4, 2020
Suicide, unhappiness, obesity and poor social and academic skills have become far-too-common features of childhood in rich countries, as stated by the latest Report Card issued by the UNICEF Office of Research – Innocenti. UNICEF’s Report...
Evaluation of class 8 students will be in their respective schools
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 2, 2020
As it was decided previously, not to take the JSC-JDC examination centrally because of the COVID-19 epidemic, this time the eighth-grade students will be evaluated in their respective schools and taken to the ninth grade. It...
ISD and DPS STS organized session featuring Naveed Mahbub and Zara Mahbub
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 1, 2020
International School Dhaka and DPS STS School have jointly organized a special interactive session featuring the power couple Naveed Mahbub and Zara Mahbub for the parents of both the schools. On Sunday evening, the couple came...
Ericsson and UNICEF launch global partnership to map school internet connectivity
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News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 27, 2020
Ericsson and UNICEF declared a global partnership yesterday to assist map school connectivity in 35 countries by the end of 2023. Mapping the internet connectivity landscape for schools and their surrounding communities is a critical first...
DPS STS School Dhaka celebrates success with great IGCSE and A level results
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News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 26, 2020
Cambridge International’s May-June board exam results 2020 have been published recently for IGCSE (Class 10) and International AS and A (Class 11 and 12, respectively) level qualifications. A total of 289 students from DPS STS School...
No PEC exams this year in Bangladesh
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News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 25, 2020
Prime Minister approves the ministry proposal submitted in light of the Covid-19 pandemic and flood around the country. The Ministry of Primary and Mass Education has stated the Primary Education Completion (PEC) examination will not be...
DPS STS and ISD conducts a webinar on parenting during COVID-19 with Dr. Farzana Islam
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 22, 2020
Delhi Public School Dhaka (DPS STS) in collaboration with International School Dhaka (ISD) to conduct a webinar on ‘Positive Parenting During COVID-19 Pandemic’ with Dr. Farzana Islam, Specialist and Head-Child Development Center, Evercare Hospital Dhaka. The...
Huawei endows the digital adaptability of students in Bangladesh
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 11, 2020
Huawei Bangladesh has partnered with Bijoy Digital to provide digital solutions to T&T High schools across Bangladesh to facilitate distance learning. ‘Bridging the Digital Education Divide to Reduce the Gap’ – the project formed under the...
American International University – Bangladesh enables virtual classrooms for 13,000 students with Microsoft
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 6, 2020
As schools worldwide respond to COVID-19, the need for remote learning tools has never been more necessary. Bangladesh’s one of the leading private universities, American International University – Bangladesh (AIUB), is enabling virtual learning for 13,000...
Renowned Kiwi poet Tomos Roberts virtually meets students of DPS STS School Dhaka
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 4, 2020
During the COVID-19 pandemic when schools are closed across Bangladesh, online education has become an essential catchphrase. DPS STS School has been conducting regular online classes and activities since the beginning of the general holidays. In...
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