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UK to tax private schools in o1.5 bn boost to public education
For German ‘sick leave detective’, business is booming
Chattogram Port handles record 32.30 lakh TEUs container
Politics
South Korean lawmakers impeach second president in two weeks
Panama president rules out talks with Trump over canal threat
Canadian foreign, finance ministers meet Trump’s team on tariffs
War & Conflict
UN approves new AU force to take on Al-Shabaab in Somalia
Pakistani military convicts 60 more civilians of pro-Khan unrest
Yemeni rebels claim missile, drone attacks on Israel
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
For German ‘sick leave detective’, business is booming
US to hit new debt limit as soon as Jan 14: Yellen
Osamu Suzuki, longtime chair of Japan’s Suzuki, dies aged 94
Economy
China revised upwards the size of its economy by 2.7%
The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits dipped to the lowest in a month last week
IMF reached a deal with Egypt allowing the country access to about $1.2 billion
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
CATL to seek a listing in Hong Kong
Asia’s stocks rose in thin Boxing Day trade on Thursday
South Korean stocks tumbled on Monday
Forex
Gross forex reserves cross $24b: Bangladesh Bank
Dollar price hiked to Tk119.4 for remittance
Remittance hits 47-month high
Development
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
Food and nutrition crisis deepens across Sudan as famine identified in additional areas
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
UK to tax private schools in o1.5 bn boost to public education
MoU signed between BUP, BU
Joyful and Creative Event for Children with Special Needs Held in Narayanganj
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
Montenegro to extradite crypto entrepreneur Do Kwon to US
Toyota’s global production decreased for a 10th straight month in November
Japan Airlines reported a cyber attack which it said could impact flights
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
Toyota’s global production decreased for a 10th straight month in November
Ford Motor to donate $1 million and a fleet of vehicles to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s January inauguration
Toyota Motor decided to build a new factory to produce electric vehicles in China
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
Rybakina ready to put Ivanisevic insight to the test at United Cup
Guardiola confident of Haaland revival if Man City ‘play better’
Trott stays on as Afghanistan coach after historic year
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
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
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December 29, 2024
Grameenphone
Benefits of Communication technology must reach and include everyone in Bangladesh
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News Hour Correspondent
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Feb 17, 2020
The ability to communicate and freely express yourself in your own language is a basic right. Communication solutions and digital inclusion play a pivotal role in serving different spheres of the populace in Bangladeshi society. Recently...
Yasir Azman becomes new CEO of Grameenphone
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 19, 2020
The Board of Directors of Grameenphone has appointed Yasir Azman as the new CEO of the Bangladeshi operation, effective 1st February 2020. Yasir Azman has served as CMO of Grameenphone since June 2015 and also as Deputy CEO...
Grameenphone, Ferratum Group and Srijony Foundation entered into a partnership to create a bridge between the world of the digital network and the rural population of Bangladesh
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News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 15, 2019
Grameenphone, Ferratum Group – a European Fintech with full EU banking license, and Srijony Foundation have entered into a partnership to create a bridge between the world of the digital network and the rural population of...
GP Accelerator launches 6th Batch of Startups
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News Hour Correspondent
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Nov 7, 2019
GP Accelerator (GPA) has initiated its 6th batch of startups for a 4.5-month-long program through a launching event on November 6, 2019 at GP House. The program is designed with the idea of future entrepreneurs in...
Grameenphone brings in the iPhone 11 series in Bangladesh
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News Hour Correspondent
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Nov 1, 2019
Customers can further utilize the potential of 4G internet as Grameenphone has brought it the magnificent iPhone 11 series in Bangladesh. Following the pre-order period of October 25 to October 30, a handover ceremony was held...
Shakib Al Hasan becomes the new Brand Ambassador of Grameenphone
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News Hour Correspondent
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Oct 23, 2019
Ace all-rounder cricketer, Shakib Al Hasan, has joined forces with Grameenphone as the Brand Ambassador. Shakib will work together with Grameenphone to inspire and build an empowered digital society. On this occasion, Yasir Azman, Deputy CEO...
Grameenphone brings tourism campaign for GP Stars with exciting discounts
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Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Oct 4, 2019
To celebrate the Tourism Day 2019, Grameenphone along with its 20 Star partners has organized a Tourism Campaign from September 25 – 26, 2019 at GP House. Exciting and exclusive offers from leading brands of the...
Samsung and Grameenphone launch the Galaxy Note 10+
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News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 30, 2019
Samsung in partnership with Grameenphone has unpacked the most awaited smartphone of the year, Galaxy Note 10+ for the Bangladesh market. The launching and device handover ceremony to the customers took place on August 27, 2019,...
Grameenphone appoints Jens Becker as the new CFO
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News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 29, 2019
Grameenphone has appointed Jens Becker as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the company, effective from August 15, 2019. He will be replacing Karl Erik Broten. Jens Becker has been serving as CFO of T-Mobile...
Grameenphone initiated a boot camp titled #NewNormal movement
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News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 10, 2019
Grameenphone has initiated a boot camp titled #NewNormal movement on August 2, 2019, in Banani Club Field to address social gender stereotypes and eventually help to eradicate it. Michael Foley, CEO, Grameenphone; Quazi Ashiq Ur-Rahman CEO,...
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