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Far-right seen making gains in EU elections
IAEA chief due in Iran as concern grows over nuclear activity
Boeing’s Starliner set for first crewed mission to ISS
Politics
Florida abortion ban starts in heat of US election battle
Nominations are open to succeed Yousaf as Scotland’s leader
Former England cricketer Panesar to stand for election
War & Conflict
Netanyahu says nothing will stop Israel from defending itself
Hezbollah attacks Israel after deadly south Lebanon strike
More war debris in Gaza than Ukraine: UN
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?
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Business
Starbucks points to weaker consumers as profit falls
Microsoft announces $2.2 bn AI, cloud investment in Malaysia
PRAN, ERF launch media award
Economy
Standard Chartered executes first INR-BDT transaction for Unilever
IFC, Bangladesh Bank sign cooperation agreement to boost digital payment adoption
Bangladesh, Nepal stress finalizing PTA
Corporate
Starbucks points to weaker consumers as profit falls
Microsoft announces $2.2 bn AI, cloud investment in Malaysia
PRAN, ERF launch media award
Stock Exchange
Shares of BTS agents plunge after audit announcement
Europe’s main stock markets climbed at the opening bell on Tuesday
Social media company Reddit set for NYSE debut after IPO
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
Death toll in Brazil flooding rises to 66, at least 101 missing
More war debris in Gaza than Ukraine: UN
Indonesia volcano eruption shuts more airports, ash reaches Malaysia
Environment
Death toll in Brazil flooding rises to 66, at least 101 missing
Indonesia volcano eruption shuts more airports, ash reaches Malaysia
G7 agrees to phase out coal-fired power plants by mid-2030s
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
UN
More war debris in Gaza than Ukraine: UN
Israeli offensive on Rafah would be ‘unbearable escalation’: UN chief
UN concerned by police action against US campus protesters
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
Russian band arrested mid-concert over ‘Nazi symbols’
French Palme d’Or winner Laurent Cantet dies
Shares of BTS agents plunge after audit announcement
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
French Palme d’Or winner Laurent Cantet dies
Shares of BTS agents plunge after audit announcement
Two arrested for firing at Salman Khan’s home
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
French Palme d’Or winner Laurent Cantet dies
‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ from Marvel steal the show at CinemaCon
Algerian film industry vies for revival after decades of neglect
Music
Russian band arrested mid-concert over ‘Nazi symbols’
Welcome to the Beyonce rodeo: New Country Album Drops to praise
Madonna to end ‘Celebration’ tour with free Copacabana show
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
Boeing’s Starliner set for first crewed mission to ISS
Microsoft announces $2.2 bn AI, cloud investment in Malaysia
Car giants vie for EV crown at Beijing’s Auto China show
Technology
Microsoft announces $2.2 bn AI, cloud investment in Malaysia
Microsoft expands its AI empire abroad
Disclaimer added in bKash apps to make ‘Send Money’ more secure
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
Car giants vie for EV crown at Beijing’s Auto China show
General Motors posted quarterly results that topped Wall Street targets and raised its annual forecast
Shares of Tesla gained ahead of the electric car maker’s Q1 results
Space
Boeing’s Starliner set for first crewed mission to ISS
Japanese astronaut to be first non-American to set foot on Moon
‘Spectacular’ total eclipse leaves North Americans spellbound
Health
US FDA Says Pasteurized milk is safe as Bird Flu Spread in cows
Family Planning Commodity Shortages in Bangladesh: Implications for All
H5N1 strain of bird flu found in milk: WHO
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
WHO approves Simpler cholera vaccine
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
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
Smith axed as Australia name T20 World Cup squad
Former England cricketer Panesar to stand for election
Shakib confirms his availability in Zimbabwe series, DPL
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
Smith axed as Australia name T20 World Cup squad
Former England cricketer Panesar to stand for election
Shakib confirms his availability in Zimbabwe series, DPL
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
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
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
Upstart Australian budget airline Bonza suspends flights
Emergency slide falls from Delta Air Lines Boeing in mid-air
Boeing to give $425 mn advance payments to subcontractor Spirit
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
Upstart Australian budget airline Bonza suspends flights
Emergency slide falls from Delta Air Lines Boeing in mid-air
Boeing to give $425 mn advance payments to subcontractor Spirit
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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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
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May 6, 2024
Finland
Biden signs ratification of Finland, Sweden NATO bids
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News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 10, 2022
On Tuesday, President Joe Biden approved Finland’s and Sweden’s applications to join NATO, moving the Western alliance’s expansion in reaction to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine one step closer. By making the “holy promise” to mutual defense...
Turkey claims Sweden and Finland are not upholding the NATO agreement
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Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Jul 27, 2022
According to Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu, Sweden has not yet extradited suspects sought by Turkey on terrorism-related offenses. According to official broadcaster TRT World, Cavusoglu stated that “they must carry out their commitments, or we...
Finland to close airspace to Russian planes: minister
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News Hour Correspondent
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Feb 27, 2022
Finland will close its airspace to Russian planes, joining other European countries in ramping up sanctions against Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine, the government announced early Sunday. Finland, which shares a 1,300-kilometre (800-mile) border with...
Denmark and Norway have closed embassies in Kabul and Finland has evacuated staffs
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News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 13, 2021
Ministers from the Nordic countries announced on Friday that Denmark and Norway will temporarily close their Kabul embassies, while Finland will evacuate up to 130 local Afghan workers. “The Danes in Afghanistan must leave immediately; the...
Hundreds protest virus measures in Finland, Sweden
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Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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May 2, 2021
Crowds gathered in the capitals of Finland and Sweden on Saturday as hundreds marched in protest over their governments’ measures to limit the spread of Covid-19. A protest in Helsinki that drew around 300 participants resulted...
Finland has second thoughts about its women soldiers
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 3, 2018
“I decided long ago I would do military service,” says Saara Piitulainen, a 22-year-old voluntary servicewoman. “My father was a peacekeeper, and that is what I want to do myself.” She has come to the right...
Finland baker launches bread made from crushed crickets
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News Hour Correspondent
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Nov 26, 2017
Finnish bakery and food service company Fazer launched on Thursday what it said was the world’s first insect-based bread to be offered to consumers in stores. The bread, made from flour ground from dried crickets as...
Moroccan teenager admits killing two in Finland knife rampage
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News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 22, 2017
News Hour: A teenage Moroccan asylum seeker admitted on Tuesday killing two people and wounding eight in a knife attack in the Finnish city of Turku, his lawyer said. In a closed-door court hearing, 18-year-old Abderrahman...
Two dead in knife attack in Finland
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News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 19, 2017
News Hour: A man with a knife killed two people and wounded at least six in a stabbing rampage in a market square in the Finnish city of Turku on Friday, police said. Police shot the...
Uber to suspend its unlicensed service UberPOP in Finland until next year
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 6, 2017
News Hour: Uber said on Thursday it would suspend its unlicensed service UberPOP in Finland until a law deregulating the taxi market comes into effect next year. The U.S. ride-hailing company has come under fierce pressure...
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