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Israeli embassies in US, UK among several closing worldwide
Iran to ‘make enemy regret’ attack: president
Air India flight returns to Thai island after bomb threat
Politics
Israeli embassies in US, UK among several closing worldwide
Bangladesh expedites efforts with UK to recover stolen assets: Alam
Polls could be held before Ramadan if preparations are completed: CA
War & Conflict
Israeli embassies in US, UK among several closing worldwide
Iran to ‘make enemy regret’ attack: president
Air India flight returns to Thai island after bomb threat
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
Zimbabwe sets lithium export ban
World Bank lifts ban on nuclear energy financing
Chime raised $864 million in its initial public offering after pricing shares at $27 each
Economy
World Bank lifts ban on nuclear energy financing
US consumer inflation ticked up in May
Americans’ anxiety about the future path of inflation eased in May
Corporate
Japan’s Toyota to take parts-making subsidiary private
French rail giant Alstom rides strong demand to post profit
Burberry warns 1,700 jobs at risk after annual loss
Stock Exchange
US stocks finish higher, extending rally
Japanese stocks rose on Thursday
Global stocks rose for the most part on Wednesday
Forex
Forex reserves stands at $26.79b: BB
Bangladesh Bank allows mobile operators to receive roaming bills in Taka
Turkish lira hits historic low against dollar as Istanbul mayor detained
Development
Despite progress, child labour still affects 138 million children globally – ILO, UNICEF
Kenya NGO saves turtles from nets, plastic and rising tides
Five aid workers killed in Sudan attack on humanitarian convoy: UN
Environment
Kenya NGO saves turtles from nets, plastic and rising tides
Environmental awareness is a must: Rizwana
More than 120 endangered vultures killed in South Africa poisoning
Disaster
Education
United Arab Emirates to introduce artificial intelligence lessons for schoolchildren of all ages
Dhaka Flow Youth Fest Kicks Off at NSU
Thousands more children deprived of education as crisis in eastern DR Congo escalates
Gender
New generation of Afghan women shift from burqa
Agitations galore at DU demanding capital punishment for rapists
Chief Adviser hopes women to move forward to build developed Bangladesh
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
Five aid workers killed in Sudan attack on humanitarian convoy: UN
Gwyn Lewis: UN ready to help deliver lasting reform in Bangladesh
Jahangir for recruiting more Bangladeshi forces at UN peacekeeping missions
NGO
The Kaiser and Wendy Zaman Fellowship is announced by BRAC
Bangladesh-America Maitree Project grants worth BDT 89 crore awarded to 18 local NGOs
Failed Human Rights Commission: Citizen-Led Reforms Demanded
Culture
Two more BTS megastars released from South Korea military service
Joachim Trier’s “Sentimental Value” Earns Grand Prix at Cannes, Praised for Emotional Depth
France’s Deneuve joins 900+ cinema figures on Gaza petition: organiser
Arts
‘Otopor, abar’ by Sheikh Lana
First-ever AI-driven design competition held
Saudi art biennale seeks to modernise Islamic tradition
Celebrity
Two more BTS megastars released from South Korea military service
Actress Nusrat Faria held in Dhaka airport
Bangladeshi musicologist Mustafa Zaman Abbasi dies
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
Joachim Trier’s “Sentimental Value” Earns Grand Prix at Cannes, Praised for Emotional Depth
France’s Deneuve joins 900+ cinema figures on Gaza petition: organiser
Oscars to add new award for stunts
Music
Two more BTS megastars released from South Korea military service
‘Otopor, abar’ by Sheikh Lana
Russia’s revived Soviet music contest to take place in September
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
Kazi Nazrul Islam officially recognized as national poet
Weeklong divisional book fair begins in Khulna on Nov 26
UK writer Samantha Harvey wins 2024 Booker with space novel
Science
Polestar to start delivering its electric vehicles in France this year
Toyota Motor Chairman Akio Toyoda likely to face scrutiny over a $33 billion take-private deal of a key supplier
Nintendo sold a record 3.5 million Switch 2 units worldwide in the first four days after the console launched
Technology
Moscow Metro Marks 90 Years with Technological Advancements and Heritage Events
China’s Xiaomi to invest nearly $7 bn in chips
CA urges unified efforts for world-class telecom, IT services
Gadgets
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
Capture the Perfect Shot with AI-powered vivo V40 Lite
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
Polestar to start delivering its electric vehicles in France this year
Toyota Motor Chairman Akio Toyoda likely to face scrutiny over a $33 billion take-private deal of a key supplier
Japan’s Toyota and Germany’s Daimler to merge truck subsidiaries
Space
SpaceX is set Tuesday for the next test flight of its Starship megarocket
China, Russia plan to build nuclear power station on moon
Spanish technology company GMV unveiled a GPS-like navigation system for the moon
Health
13 more Covid-19 cases reported in country
A new treatment nearly halves the risk of disease progression or death from a less common form of breast cancer
Philippine warned of a looming “public health emergency” as HIV infections soared
Disease
13 more Covid-19 cases reported in country
Multiple disease outbreaks heighten public health emergencies for children across Eastern and Southern Africa
France detected its first case of a new mpox virus
Doctor’s Opinion
Do you know about kidney disease?
We neglect primary HIV prevention at our peril
Pharmaceuticals
US state Hawaii accepted a $700 million settlement in its case against Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) and Sanofi
Roche plans to invest $50 billion in the United States over the next five years
World better positioned against mpox than for Covid: vaccine alliance
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
Japan’s Iwai wins Mexico crown for first LPGA title
Modric to leave Real Madrid after Club World Cup
Napoli move step closer to Serie A crown after win at fiery Lecce
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
Akbar named captain for Bangladesh Emerging team’ series against South Africa
Bangladesh to visit UAE for two T20Is
Bangladesh Women’s team cricketers made a significant stride in ICC rankings
BPL
IPL
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Football
Napoli move step closer to Serie A crown after win at fiery Lecce
Dhaka Flow To Coach the Women’s National Football Team
Billionaire-owned Paris FC win promotion and prepare to take on PSG
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
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
Virgin Australia to raise A$685 million in an IPO
Vietnam’s Vietjet Air to buy 20 Airbus A330s: airline statement
Air Astra to Re-Launch Dhaka-Sylhet Flights Ahead of Eid-ul-Azha
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
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
Virgin Australia to raise A$685 million in an IPO
Vietnam’s Vietjet Air to buy 20 Airbus A330s: airline statement
Air Astra to Re-Launch Dhaka-Sylhet Flights Ahead of Eid-ul-Azha
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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London-bound plane crashes in India with 242 on board
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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
Date
June 14, 2025
Environment
Libyan flood kills at least six Bangladeshis
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 13, 2023
According to worldwide media estimates, the disaster took over 5,000 lives as hospital morgues in the nation of North Africa were overcrowded with patients being searched for thousands more. At least six Bangladeshi expats were killed...
Youthnet Climate Education Training Workshop held in Comilla
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 12, 2023
The negative impacts of climate change must be combated in part by youth. By improving climate education, young people will be better able to adapt to trends connected to climate change and make the necessary beneficial...
UN chief calls air pollution “global emergency”
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Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Sep 8, 2023
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres declared on Thursday that air pollution is a worldwide emergency and urged nations to work together to promote clean air. In his message, Guterres urged people to observe the annual International Day...
Tonga volcano unleashed fastest ever undersea flows: study
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 8, 2023
The fastest underwater currents ever seen were unleashed by an uncharacteristically strong volcanic eruption that caused a tsunami off the Pacific island nation of Tonga in 2022, according a study released on Thursday. According to a...
China’s Shenzhen hit by heaviest rain since records began in 1952
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 8, 2023
According to state media, Shenzhen in southern China has experienced its wettest month since records have been kept in 1952. The south of China and Hong Kong have recently been hit by the biggest downpours in...
G20 per capita coal emissions growing: research
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 6, 2023
Despite climate commitments and transition initiatives made by several G20 nations, per capita coal emissions are still rising, according to new study released on Tuesday. 80 percent of the emissions from the power sector worldwide are...
Australia plan to close largest coal power station in doubt
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 5, 2023
A state government announced Tuesday that it will explore the potential of keeping the plant running after its scheduled shutdown in 2025, providing a lifeline to Australia’s largest coal-fired power station. About 25% of the energy...
Japan fishermen, locals seek halt to Fukushima water release
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 4, 2023
A lawsuit will be filed this week by about 100 fishermen and residents of the Fukushima area to prohibit the discharge of effluent from the damaged Japanese nuclear facility, they announced on Monday. Japan started discharging...
Climate risk insurance saves lives, 1200 farmers got payout for losses in Boro paddy investment
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 3, 2023
Gana Unnayan Kendra (GUK) organized a payout event at the District Commissioner’s Office in Kurigram to celebrate the disbursal of a payout worth BDT 15,70,234 made to 1,200 farmers of Kurigram Sadar, Rajarhat, and Chilmari upazila...
India sees hottest, driest August since records began
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 2, 2023
The hottest and driest August on record for India, according to government statistics going back more than a century, is the latest in a run of records being broken throughout the world as climate change worsens....
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