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National Committee finalizes roadmap for simplified repatriation
5.7-magnitude earthquake jolts Dhaka, other parts
First national AI readiness assessment report unveiled
Politics
Japan seeks to calm escalating row with China over Taiwan
Bangladesh’s 2026 polls to be a century defining moment: CA
EU ambassador meets Mirza Fakhrul
War & Conflict
US clears Ukraine upgrade order on Patriot missile system
Clashes injure 120 at protest against Mexico president
Israel declares Egypt border area closed military zone due to weapon-smuggling drones
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
Banglalink appoints Kazi Mahboob as CMO
Saudi Arabia to invest $1 trillion in US: Crown Prince
Mobile phone sellers call countrywide shutdown
Economy
Musk’s $1 trillion pay package to face Tesla shareholder vote
Administrators appointed to 5 banks ahead of major merger
Independent evaluation highlights ADB’s trade finance achievements
Corporate
Banglalink appoints Kazi Mahboob as CMO
Nestle sacks CEO Freixe over office relationship
Caterpillar bracing for up to $1.8 bn tariff impact this year
Stock Exchange
Qatar Airways to sell all of its Cathay Pacific stake
Netflix shares sink as quarterly profit misses mark
Asian equities edged up on Thursday
Forex
Green shipbuilding can be the next forex giant after RMG: Adilur
Forex reserves stands at $27.67b: BB
Expatriates send $1.99b in remittances in first 21 days of June
Development
UNGA adopts resolution seeking return of Rohingyas to Myanmar
Dutch Delegation Paves Way for Major Water Sector Partnerships in Bangladesh
CSOs Position Paper launched to strengthen Bangladesh’s voice at COP 30
Environment
BRAC to install 4.06-Megawatt solar power systems across 32 facilities
Rizwana urges wider use of jute to reduce polythene dependence
Dry weather likely across the country
Disaster
Education
12 BAU researchers among world’s top scientists
Global funding cuts could force 6 million more children out of school in the coming year
United Arab Emirates to introduce artificial intelligence lessons for schoolchildren of all ages
Gender
Women’s health, empowerment key to sustainable development: Rizwana Hasan
New generation of Afghan women shift from burqa
Agitations galore at DU demanding capital punishment for rapists
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
UNGA adopts resolution seeking return of Rohingyas to Myanmar
Ethiopia set to host UN’s 2027 climate summit, 2026 undecided
UN must continue to evolve to fulfill collective aspiration for peace, multilateralism: CA
NGO
CSOs Position Paper launched to strengthen Bangladesh’s voice at COP 30
BRAC observes World Diabetes Day across the country
BRAC to install 4.06-Megawatt solar power systems across 32 facilities
Culture
Hungary’s Laszlo Krasznahorkai wins Nobel literature prize
Trump slams return of Jimmy Kimmel show, says he may ‘test ABC’
Jimmy Kimmel show to return Tuesday
Arts
SM Sultan’s 101st birth anniversary today
Japan-Bangladesh cultural ties deepen through joint art exhibition
The Kingdom Of The Netherlands’ Embassy And Dhaka Flow Present: Transformation: The Art Of Alchemy
Celebrity
Prince Harry meets King Charles for first time since 2024
Italian fashion icon Giorgio Armani dead at 91
Vogue appoints Chloe Malle to replace fashion doyenne Wintour
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
Italian fashion icon Giorgio Armani dead at 91
Vogue appoints Chloe Malle to replace fashion doyenne Wintour
Miss America, Miss World pageants accused of discrimination
TV Show
Trump slams return of Jimmy Kimmel show, says he may ‘test ABC’
Jimmy Kimmel show to return Tuesday
‘The Studio’ wins best comedy Emmy
Movie
Clooney and Netflix team up for Venice festival spotlight
‘Fantastic Four’ stretches lead to second week at the box office
‘Wonder Woman’ star opens Jerusalem film festival with call to end war
Music
Legendary Bangladeshi folk singer Farida Parveen dies
Russian composer Rodion Shchedrin dies aged 92: Bolshoi
Tanjina Toma Honoured with Prestigious 71 Media Vision Award for Transforming Lives through Music
Photography
Mountaineers’ ‘From Sea to Summit’ Exhibition Inaugurated at National Museum
100 years of British royal photography goes on display in London
Pulitzer Prizes honor Gaza war coverage
Literature
Hungary’s Laszlo Krasznahorkai wins Nobel literature prize
Kazi Nazrul Islam officially recognized as national poet
Weeklong divisional book fair begins in Khulna on Nov 26
Science
China to send youngest astronaut, mice on space mission this week
In Hanoi, 72 states ratify the UN Convention on Cybercrime
Volkswagen to prepare to pause production of two key models but denied any connection with a stand-off over chipmaker Nexperia putting pressure on supply chains
Technology
In Hanoi, 72 states ratify the UN Convention on Cybercrime
A global outage hit Amazon’s cloud services on Monday
Google to invest $15 bn in India, build largest AI hub outside US
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
Volkswagen to prepare to pause production of two key models but denied any connection with a stand-off over chipmaker Nexperia putting pressure on supply chains
Ford to recall 59,006 vehicles equipped with engine block heaters for fire risks, NHTSA said
Waymo announced plans to launch its robotaxis in London next year
Space
China to send youngest astronaut, mice on space mission this week
US astronaut Jim Lovell, the commander of the Apollo 13, dies at 97
Five astronauts began their descent back down to Earth on a SpaceX capsule
Health
People urged to wear masks to reduce health risks from air pollution
Malaysia emerges as new destination for Bangladeshi medical tourists
BRAC observes World Diabetes Day across the country
Disease
India health alert after ‘brain-eating’ amoeba rise
Canada measles cases pass 4,500, highest count in Americas
Over 640,000 children under five at risk as cholera spreads in Sudan’s North Darfur State
Doctor’s Opinion
Do you know about kidney disease?
We neglect primary HIV prevention at our peril
Pharmaceuticals
Bayer in $1.3 bn deal for cancer drug candidate
AstraZeneca quarterly net profit jumps on record US growth
US state Hawaii accepted a $700 million settlement in its case against Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) and Sanofi
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
SpaceX launches Starship megarocket on successful test flight
Bangladesh out to deny Afghanistan ODI sweep
Kudus scores as Ghana qualify for 2026 World Cup
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 out to deny Afghanistan ODI sweep
Akbar named captain for Bangladesh Emerging team’ series against South Africa
Bangladesh to visit UAE for two T20Is
BPL
IPL
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Football
Kudus scores as Ghana qualify for 2026 World Cup
Napoli move step closer to Serie A crown after win at fiery Lecce
Dhaka Flow To Coach the Women’s National Football Team
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
Asif Mahmud joins symbolic marathon on Dhaka’s streets
Pantonix Tiger Run Dhaka-2025: registration is open for this year’s roar!
The end of Olympic escapism for gloomy France
Baseball
Travel
Malaysia emerges as new destination for Bangladeshi medical tourists
Qatar Airways to sell all of its Cathay Pacific stake
Tomorrow, Saint Martin will reopen to visitors under stringent environmental regulations.
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
Qatar Airways to sell all of its Cathay Pacific stake
US permits Boeing to boost production on 737 MAX
UK approves plans for new runway at Gatwick Airport
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
November 21, 2025
France
China, France launch satellite to better understand the universe
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 22, 2024
In an impressive display of collaboration between the Western superpower and the Asian behemoth, a French-Chinese satellite launched on a quest for the universe’s most powerful explosions on Saturday. The Space Variable Objects Monitor (SVOM), created...
France to transfer Mirage-2000 fighter jets to Ukraine: Macron
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 8, 2024
President Emmanuel Macron declared on Thursday that as part of a new military partnership with Kyiv in its struggle against the Russian invasion, France will train Ukrainian pilots and provide fighter jets to Ukraine. “Tomorrow we...
France and UAE sign AI cooperation deal
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 23, 2024
According to French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire, France and the United Arab Emirates announced a “strategic partnership” on artificial intelligence (AI) on Tuesday with the goal of enhancing their cooperation. According to Le Maire, the...
France says it ‘supports ICC’, where warrants sought for Israel, Hamas leaders
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 22, 2024
Late on Monday, France declared its support for the independence of the International Criminal Court, whose prosecutor has asked for arrest warrants for Hamas, an Islamist organization, and Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The...
At 101, a US WWII veteran – and pacifist – is honored by France
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 13, 2024
Jack Hausman, who is 101 years old, has seen a lot in his lifetime. He fought in World War II eight decades ago, came home, and took over the family business while continuing to be a...
France hosts Sudan conference a year into ‘forgotten’ war
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News Hour Correspondent
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Apr 15, 2024
Exactly one year after violence broke out in Sudan, causing a humanitarian and political crisis, France is hosting an international conference on the subject on Monday. France is requesting assistance from the international community and attention...
France, Egypt, Jordan leaders warn Israel against Rafah assault
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News Hour Correspondent
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Apr 9, 2024
On Monday, the leaders of France, Egypt, and Jordan cautioned Israel of a possible attack on the southern Gaza city of Rafah and called for a “immediate” ceasefire in Israel’s conflict with Hamas. “We warn against...
France to provide armored vehicles, and missiles to Ukraine
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 31, 2024
The minister of defense for France announced that as part of a new aid package, Paris would send “hundreds” of anti-aircraft missiles and armored personnel carriers to Ukraine to help it fight Russian invaders. “To hold...
Macron says IS behind Russia attack, also targeted France
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 25, 2024
On Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron warned Russia not to take advantage of the incident by blaming it on Ukraine, stating that France has intelligence indicating that Islamic State (IS) was responsible for Friday’s attack on...
India fetes France’s Macron at annual military parade
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 27, 2024
Emmanuel Macron, the president of France, attended India’s spectacular annual military parade on Thursday as the guest of honor. The purpose of his state visit was to strengthen France’s strategic alliance with the fifth-largest economy in...
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