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Bangladesh receives over $2b remittance in 21 days
ADB, World Bank approve $1.1b budget support for Bangladesh
ACC lunches probe into alleged Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant Project graft
Politics
President reaffirms unflinching support for Palestinians
S. Korean leader’s legal team says Yoon ‘did not commit insurrection’
Iran lawmakers request changes to strict hijab bill: media
War & Conflict
14 injured after Israel hit by Yemen-launched ‘projectile’
58 families receive financial aid from July Shaheed Smrity Foundation
S. Korean leader’s legal team says Yoon ‘did not commit insurrection’
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 receives over $2b remittance in 21 days
Singapore Post dismissed its chief executive and two other senior managers
Starbucks workers expanded their strike to four more U.S. cities
Economy
Bangladesh receives over $2b remittance in 21 days
Malaysia’s exports increased for the second consecutive month
Inflation in the 20-nation eurozone rebounded a little less than previously estimated in November
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
South Korean stocks tumbled on Monday
Asian markets mostly fell on Friday
Equities extended losses in Seoul on Thursday
Forex
Dollar price hiked to Tk119.4 for remittance
Remittance hits 47-month high
Forex reserves cross $27b: Bangladesh Bank
Development
ADB to provide $ 600m policy-based loan
Bangladesh, IMF reach staff-level agreement for 3rd review of loan programmes
Arbitrary arrests rife in South Sudan: UN
Environment
Govt to ensure optimum use of climate budget: Rizwana
At least 90,000 children impacted as Cyclone Chido hits hard in Mozambique
Floods displace 122,000 people in Malaysia
Disaster
Education
Joyful and Creative Event for Children with Special Needs Held in Narayanganj
Australia to cap foreign student numbers at 270,000
Prof Niaz Ahmed Khan appointed as Dhaka University VC
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
UN
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
Shomi Kaiser gets bail in murder attempt case
Taposh shown arrested in case for grabbing Gaan Bangla TV
Noted lyricist Abu Zafar no more
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
Shomi Kaiser gets bail in murder attempt case
Taposh shown arrested in case for grabbing Gaan Bangla TV
Noted lyricist Abu Zafar no more
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
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
China’s Nio to launch its new Firefly electric vehicle brand in Europe early in the first half of 2025
Volkswagen announced sweeping changes to its German operations, including more than 35,000 future job cuts
Stellantis confirmed reversing a decision to lay off 1,100 workers at its Jeep plant
Technology
BTCL to incorporate new features to its calling app “Alaap”
OpenAI to make ChatGPT-powered internet search available to all users
TikTok asks Supreme Court to temporarily block looming US ban
Gadgets
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
China’s Nio to launch its new Firefly electric vehicle brand in Europe early in the first half of 2025
Volkswagen announced sweeping changes to its German operations, including more than 35,000 future job cuts
Stellantis confirmed reversing a decision to lay off 1,100 workers at its Jeep plant
Space
Japanese startup’s space rocket launch fails
Japanese startup’s space rocket launch fails
NASA’s Chief Astronaut concludes Bangladesh visit
Health
WHO wants bird flu surveillance stepped up
Prof Yunus calls for redesigning global healthcare system
Reeking mud sparks health fears in Spain flood epicenter
Disease
WHO wants bird flu surveillance stepped up
US reports first bird flu case detected in pig
Australia sees a rapid rise in mpox cases in the past three months
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
Guardiola confident of Haaland revival if Man City ‘play better’
Trott stays on as Afghanistan coach after historic year
SAFE winning women football players are given a reception by the Army and BOA
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
Trott stays on as Afghanistan coach after historic year
Bangladesh suffer 201-run defeat to Windies in 1st Test
Mominul enters 10K club in first class cricket
BPL
IPL
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
Royal Jordanian Airlines to launch direct flight from Amman to Dhaka
Saudia expands operations in Bangladesh
Boeing announces almost 2,200 layoffs at historic sites
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
Royal Jordanian Airlines to launch direct flight from Amman to Dhaka
Saudia expands operations in Bangladesh
Boeing announces almost 2,200 layoffs at historic sites
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
Breaking News:
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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
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Jailed Myanmar leader Suu Kyi moved to house arrest: source
Date
December 23, 2024
Food
Gov and WFP agree to collaborate on food security statistics in The Kyrgyz Republic
by
Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Jul 16, 2016
News Hour: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the National Statistics Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic (NSC) signed today a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to improve the analysis and dissemination of food security statistics...
WFP airlifts bring humanitarian lifeline to families in northeast Syria
by
Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Jul 13, 2016
News Hour: The WFP-chartered flight carried 40 tons of food including rice, bulgur, pulses, salt, vegetable oil and sugar. WFP also sent Plumpy’doz, a specialized nutrition product used to treat and prevent malnutrition in children. It...
Crop failure puts millions at risk in Ethiopia and beyond
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Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Jul 11, 2016
News Hour: The issue of climate change and the extent to which it is caused by humans has been subject to high profile controversy in the media over the years. No matter where you sit in...
World Food Prize 2016 awarded to DFID-funded scientists
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Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Jul 5, 2016
News Hour: The prestigious World Food Prize has this year been awarded to 4 scientists from the DFID-funded international agriculture research organisation, the CGIAR. Maria Andrade, Robert Mwanga and Jan Low from the International Potato Center...
7 days, 7 activities, compliments of four seasons
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Rafiuzzaman Sifat
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Jul 4, 2016
News Hour: Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui offers a heady cocktail of exquisite villas, luxury amenities and liberating service in a tropical paradise setting of waving palms, crystal clear sea and powdery-soft white sand beaches. But...
A customised adventure package at four seasons tented camp golden triangle
by
Rafiuzzaman Sifat
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Jul 4, 2016
News Hour: Want to spend more time with majestic elephants or are you in the mood for a total spa retreat? Perhaps you would like to delve deep into local history or explore hiking trails in...
Taking banquetting events to new heights at four seasons hotel ritz lisbon
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Rafiuzzaman Sifat
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Jul 4, 2016
News Hour: Those who have been to Lisbon already know that Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon boasts absolutely unique banquet and conference rooms, as well as an elegant terrace overlooking Eduardo VII Park – perfect for...
Korea’s ministry of agriculture, food and rural affairs joins forces with dusit international to promote hospitality internship program
by
Rafiuzzaman Sifat
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Jul 4, 2016
News Hour: At Agro-Fisheries Food and Trade Corporation (aT), the government agency of Korea’s Ministry of Agricultural, Food and Rural Affairs, has teamed up with leading Asian hospitality group Dusit International to promote a cultural exchange whereby...
Unprecedented level of food insecurity in South Sudan
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Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Jun 29, 2016
News Hour: Up to 4.8 million people in South Sudan, well over one-third of the population – will be facing severe food shortages over the coming months, and the risk of a hunger catastrophe continues to...
Morimoto las vegas to open at mgm grand this fall
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Rafiuzzaman Sifat
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Jun 23, 2016
News Hour: Masaharu Morimoto, renowned Japanese chef and star of Food Network’s “Iron Chef America,” will open his contemporary Japanese restaurant Morimoto Las Vegas at MGM Grand in fall 2016. The new restaurant will feature exquisite...
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