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Patients brave mental health desert in Mauritania
Venezuela fines TikTok $10 million over viral challenge deaths
Cuba frees Salvadoran jailed over 1997 hotel bombings
Politics
Germany says Elon Musk seeking to sway February election
Croatia’s president faces conservative rival in election run-off
Syria’s leader says elections could take 4 years: Al Arabiya interview
War & Conflict
Israel’s army says intercepted missile launched from Yemen
Trinidad and Tobago declares state of emergency over gang violence
Ukrainian drone attack causes oil depot fire: Russian governor
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
BMW and Yamaha Motor invested in U.S.-based rare earths processing startup Phoenix Tailings
Planemaker Boeing on track to be the biggest loser of 2024 in the Dow Jones Index
Russia’s once-dominant gas supply to Europe via Ukraine, set to end on New Year’s Day
Economy
Online tax return submission crosses 10 lakh
Homelessness in USA rose by record 18%, latest annual data says
The UK to end a tax exemption for private schools on Wednesday
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
Europe’s main stock markets ended the year Tuesday with solid gains
Asian stocks ended the year in the red on Tuesday
CATL to seek a listing in Hong Kong
Forex
Remittance collection rate at Tk 123 per dollar: BB
Gross forex reserves cross $26b: BB
Gross forex reserves cross $24b: Bangladesh Bank
Development
The UK to end a tax exemption for private schools on Wednesday
UK to tax private schools in o1.5 bn boost to public education
Networking Meeting with Journalists to Raise Awareness on Palliative Care Held in Narayanganj
Environment
Chinese business team expresses interest to invest in renewable energy
Contribute to nature conservation to make planet liveable: Rizwana
Govt to ensure optimum use of climate budget: Rizwana
Disaster
Education
The UK to end a tax exemption for private schools on Wednesday
UK to tax private schools in o1.5 bn boost to public education
MoU signed between BUP, BU
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
Famed actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie signed off on a divorce settlement
Shomi Kaiser gets bail in murder attempt case
Taposh shown arrested in case for grabbing Gaan Bangla TV
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
Famed actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie signed off on a divorce settlement
Shomi Kaiser gets bail in murder attempt case
Taposh shown arrested in case for grabbing Gaan Bangla TV
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
Tesla to fix software in 77,650 China-made Model 3 and Model Y cars over safety hazards
China’s capital Beijing passed new regulations to encourage autonomous driving technology in the city
Ford Motor Co to recall 20,484 hybrid crossover SUVs over battery concerns, NHTSA said
Technology
Montenegro to extradite crypto entrepreneur Do Kwon to US
Japan Airlines reported a cyber attack which it said could impact flights
Musk’s AI startup raises further $6 bn
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
Tesla to fix software in 77,650 China-made Model 3 and Model Y cars over safety hazards
China’s capital Beijing passed new regulations to encourage autonomous driving technology in the city
Ford Motor Co to recall 20,484 hybrid crossover SUVs over battery concerns, NHTSA said
Space
NASA’s pioneering Parker Solar Probe made history, flying closer to the Sun
Japanese startup’s space rocket launch fails
Japanese startup’s space rocket launch fails
Health
Nigeria launched an emergency response centre after recording 190 deaths from Lassa fever
WHO wants bird flu surveillance stepped up
Prof Yunus calls for redesigning global healthcare system
Disease
Nigeria launched an emergency response centre after recording 190 deaths from Lassa fever
WHO wants bird flu surveillance stepped up
US reports first bird flu case detected in pig
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
Nahid unveils BPL packages of Teletalk
Chess federation relaxes dress code after ‘jeangate’
Australia rip out seven late wickets to beat India, lead series 2-1
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
Nahid unveils BPL packages of Teletalk
Australia rip out seven late wickets to beat India, lead series 2-1
Trott stays on as Afghanistan coach after historic year
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
Japan Airlines reported a cyber attack which it said could impact flights
Royal Jordanian Airlines to launch direct flight from Amman to Dhaka
Saudia expands operations in Bangladesh
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
Japan Airlines reported a cyber attack which it said could impact flights
Royal Jordanian Airlines to launch direct flight from Amman to Dhaka
Saudia expands operations in Bangladesh
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
January 1, 2025
Gender
Media workers have a special role to play in preventing violence against women and children
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News Hour Correspondent
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Oct 27, 2020
There is no other way to accelerate the prosperity and sustainable development of the country except to eradicate violence against women and children. Media workers have contributed a lot to the prevention of gender-based violence against...
No alternative to changing men’s attitudes to prevent violence against women
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News Hour Correspondent
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Oct 22, 2020
There is no substitute for changing the attitudes of men and adolescents to prevent gender-based violence against women and children. The media, along with government service providers, needs to play a more responsible role. The speakers...
Distribution of health care materials among women and adolescents in Comilla
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News Hour Correspondent
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Oct 22, 2020
A program to distribute safety materials to protect the health of women and adolescents during the Coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis has been inaugurated. Comilla Ardash Sadar Upazila Nirbahi Officer Zakia Afrin inaugurated the program at the Upazila...
A teenage girl became prime minister for a day in Finland
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News Hour Correspondent
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Oct 9, 2020
Finland is often cited as an example of gender equality. Prime Minister Sanna Marin has taken one step further in the fight for gender equality, allowing a 16-year-old girl to serve as prime minister for a...
Protest against abuse and rape of women and children across the country held in Barisal
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News Hour Correspondent
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Oct 7, 2020
A human chain and press conference has been held in Barisal demanding an end to the abuse and rape of women and children across the country, including the attack on youth organizer Nasrin Akhter Sara and...
‘Skills that Empower’ Webinar held by Population Council
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 26, 2020
Bangladesh has one of the highest rates of child marriage in the world. Despite many positive changes experienced by women, including increased access to schooling and workforce participation, improved life expectancy, and declining fertility, approximately 60...
Training for female mentors on life skills and girls club operation inaugurated in Bandarban
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 22, 2020
A three-day training program on Life Skills and Girls Club Operation for female mentors of the project started on Monday (September 21) in Bandarban under the initiative of Our Lives, Our Health, Our Futures (OLHF) project....
Likee launched Likee Girls to encourage girls
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 22, 2020
Likee recently undertook yet another initiative to encourage talented individuals, especially young Bangladeshi girls, in their tryst to overcome all obstacles and showcase their talent before the world. Titled ‘Likee Girls’, the first ever live chat...
BNPS representative visited OLHF project girls club in Bandarban
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 20, 2020
Sanjoy Majumder, Project Manager, OLHF Project, Bangladesh Nari Progati Sangha (BNPS) visited the Girls Club of Our Lives, Our Health, Our Futures (OLHF) project. Also present on the occasion were Dawnai Prue Naly, Executive Director, Ananya...
Training for female mentors on life skills and club operation held in Thanchi
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 16, 2020
A three-days training program TOT on SRHR and Gender for project female mentors, initiated by Our Lives, Our Health, Our Futures (OLHF) project in Thanchi, Bandarban, ended on Wednesday (September 16th). The training program was organized...
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