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Four children are among 27 dead in an Indian amusement park fire
WFP’s anticipatory action cash assistance reaches over 30,000 families most at-risk in Khulna and Barishal division
Low-lying Maldives seeks easier funding to battle waves
Politics
China ends military drills around Taiwan
G7 says ‘committed to further’ sanctions against Russia: draft
Dhaka believes India, China can resolve Rohingya crisis: FM
War & Conflict
Palestinian Authority Risks Fiscal Collapse: World Bank
Russia says Islamic State is behind deadly Moscow concert hall attack
Norway, Ireland, and Spain to recognize the Palestinian state
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, Japan hold 1st round of negotiations for EPA
With little to buy, Cubans abroad send home food, not money
Bangladesh Bank takes new initiative to bring export earnings at home
Economy
Bangladesh, Japan hold 1st round of negotiations for EPA
With little to buy, Cubans abroad send home food, not money
Bangladesh Bank takes new initiative to bring export earnings at home
Corporate
Bangladesh’s outlook remains bright: HSBC
Emirates Group records $5.1 bn in annual profit, setting new record
Microsoft, Amazon to invest billions in French tech
Stock Exchange
Asian equities rallied on Thursday
Europe’s main stock markets steadied at the start of trading on Tuesday
China to start selling an initial batch of long-dated bonds this week
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
WFP’s anticipatory action cash assistance reaches over 30,000 families most at-risk in Khulna and Barishal division
Great danger signal 10 for Payra, Mongla as Cyclone ‘Remal’ may hit by this evening
Mexico heat waves have left 48 dead since March
Environment
WFP’s anticipatory action cash assistance reaches over 30,000 families most at-risk in Khulna and Barishal division
Great danger signal 10 for Payra, Mongla as Cyclone ‘Remal’ may hit by this evening
Mexico heat waves have left 48 dead since March
Disaster
Education
National Textbook Festival tomorrow
New Zealand to ban cellphones in schools
AAA honors distinguished alumni for contributions to Bangladesh’s advancement
Gender
The Cannes Film Festival got rolling with a strong day for female representation
First Arab woman to graduate NASA training shoots for the Moon
Bangladeshi Activist Jannatul Ferdous is listed in BBC 100 Women 2023
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
WFP’s anticipatory action cash assistance reaches over 30,000 families most at-risk in Khulna and Barishal division
Don’t expect UN peacekeepers to stop wars, chief tells AFP
Russian bid to counter weapons in space fails at UN Security Council
NGO
SERAC-Bangladesh’s SM Shaikat Wins Recoupling Award 2024!
JAAGO Foundation Trust hosts a two-day youth capacity-building training program in Rajbari
Ceres supports the idea of a West Coast regional energy market
Culture
The Iranian director’s identity was hidden even from his actress
Explosive Trump biopic hits Cannes Film Festival
Escaped Iranian director presents latest film at Cannes
Arts
Japanese calligraphy workshop held in city
$27.7 Million Bacon Tops New York art auction sales
Picasso’s ‘Woman with a Watch’ fetches $139 mn at auction
Celebrity
The Iranian director’s identity was hidden even from his actress
Explosive Trump biopic hits Cannes Film Festival
Escaped Iranian director presents latest film at Cannes
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
The Iranian director’s identity was hidden even from his actress
Explosive Trump biopic hits Cannes Film Festival
Cate Blanchett urges film industry to include refugee voices
Music
Taylor Swift’s tour arrives to shake up Europe
Remastered Beatles movie ‘Let It Be’ gets long-awaited re-release
Russian band arrested mid-concert over ‘Nazi symbols’
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
German love story ‘Kairos’ wins International Booker Prize
Salman Rushdie to release ‘Knife’ memoir recounting stabbing
Palestinian poet Refaat Alareer killed in Gaza strike
Science
PepsiCo to expand its fleet of electric vehicles in California
Nissan paused development plans for two battery-powered sedans in the United States
Toyota to test new Hilux pickup truck to assess its performance ahead of manufacturing the vehicle in Thailand
Technology
Reddit partnered with OpenAI to bring its content to popular chatbot ChatGPT
AI cameras tested in Cannes ahead of the Olympics
United States and China to hold their first talks on artificial intelligence
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
PepsiCo to expand its fleet of electric vehicles in California
Nissan paused development plans for two battery-powered sedans in the United States
Toyota to test new Hilux pickup truck to assess its performance ahead of manufacturing the vehicle in Thailand
Space
Boeing Starliner crewed mission was postponed to May 17
Boeing’s Starliner set for first crewed mission to ISS
Japanese astronaut to be first non-American to set foot on Moon
Health
Survey says most waterway workers suffer from skin and intestinal diseases
Nestle launches foods for weight loss drug users in US
Lawmakers in Louisiana move to restrict abortion pill
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
Nestle launches foods for weight loss drug users in US
Lawmakers in Louisiana move to restrict abortion pill
The US proposes reclassifying marijuana as a low-risk drug
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
Nadal ready for emotional French Open farewell
Bangladesh suffer 5-wicket defeat to USA
Abysmal batting led Bangladesh to an ignominious five-wicket defeat to USA
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 suffer 5-wicket defeat to USA
Abysmal batting led Bangladesh to an ignominious five-wicket defeat to USA
T20 World Cup: Bangladesh team reach Houston
BPL
IPL
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Football
Barcelona romp to Spanish cup on women’s quadruple charge
18 years on, Germany hopes to relive World Cup ‘fairytale’ with Euro 2024
Arsenal braced for Emery reunion as title race heats up
FIFA World Cup 2018
Tennis
Nadal ready for emotional French Open farewell
Nadal signs up for 2024 Laver Cup in Berlin
Thompson downs Ruud to win maiden ATP crown
Athletics
Sara Curtis, the Italian swimmer breaking records and barriers
Morales Williams 400m indoor record won’t count: officials
Ahmed Hafnaoui wants to be Tunisia’s greatest Olympian
Baseball
Travel
One passenger killed and 30 injured after a Singapore Airlines flight hit severe turbulence
Saudia will buy 105 Airbus planes, Saudia Group statement said
Ryanair’s net profit jumped a third to 1.92 billion euros in its financial year
Destination
China fully allows visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups via cruise ships
Nepalis demand safeguards a decade after deadly Everest disaster
Russia to invest $16.4 bln in seaside resorts: Deputy PM
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
One passenger killed and 30 injured after a Singapore Airlines flight hit severe turbulence
Saudia will buy 105 Airbus planes, Saudia Group statement said
Ryanair’s net profit jumped a third to 1.92 billion euros in its financial year
Adventure
Babar Ali: Another Bangladeshi achieves Everest success
Nepal’s ‘Everest Man’ claims record 29th summit
Nepalis demand safeguards a decade after deadly Everest disaster
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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Baltimore bridge collapsed
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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
Date
May 26, 2024
Indonesia
Community cooperation key to fighting Illicit labour recruitment in Indonesia
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 10, 2017
News Hour: Communities across Indonesia threatened by illicit labor recruitment must cooperate closely to eliminate a practice that facilitates human trafficking, representatives of five districts from across the country were told this week at an IOM-sponsored...
The longest living human dies in Indonesia at the age of 146
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 1, 2017
News Hour: The Indonesian man who claimed to be 146 years old – the longest living human ever – has died in his village in Central Java. According to his papers, Sodimedjo, also known as Mbah...
UNICEF welcomes Indonesian Women’s Ulema recommendation to avoid child marriage
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News Hour Correspondent
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Apr 30, 2017
News Hour: UNICEF welcomes the recommendation issued by the Indonesian Women’s Ulema Congress to end child marriage and to raise the legal marriage age for girls from 16 to 18. The congress of respected female Islamic...
Mitsubishi Motors inaugurates new manufacturing plant in Indonesia
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News Hour Correspondent
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Apr 25, 2017
News Hour: Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) today inaugurated a new manufacturing plant in Indonesia following a 65 billion yen ($565 million) investment in a state-of-the-art facility that will employ 3,000 workers and produce 160,000 units a...
Netflix is in talks with Telkom to roll out its service in Indonesia
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News Hour Correspondent
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Apr 17, 2017
News Hour: U.S. video streaming service provider Netflix is in talks with Indonesia’s top telecom firm PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia Tbk (Telkom) to roll out its service in the country, a spokesman for the Indonesian company said....
5 killed and hundreds of others displaced due to flood in western Indonesia
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 28, 2017
News Hour: Five people were killed and hundreds of others displaced after flash floods hit Padang Sidempuan of North Sumatra province in western Indonesia on Sunday night, an official of disaster agency said on Monday. Heavy...
Indonesia to probe graft allegations implicating dozens of politicians
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 14, 2017
News Hour: Indonesia’s anti-corruption agency said it will look into allegations that dozens of politicians siphoned off money causing state losses of up to $170 million in what could be one of the Southeast Asian country’s...
Election in Indonesian capital heads for run-off after tense campaign
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News Hour Correspondent
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Feb 15, 2017
News Hour: The race to become governor of Indonesia’s capital was heading for a second round between the incumbent Christian and a Muslim former education minister after neither appeared to win a majority in a Wednesday...
Another deadly landslide hits Indonesia’s Bali
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News Hour Correspondent
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Feb 11, 2017
News Hour: heavy downpours triggered another landslide in Bali resort island in central Indonesia on Saturday, bringing the total casualty of the disaster to 13 people with 5 others wounded, a senior official of Bali disaster...
Takehiko Nakao affirms support for Indonesia’s development targets
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News Hour Correspondent
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Feb 4, 2017
News Hour: Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Takehiko Nakao met with the President of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, and expressed his confidence in the country’s economic prospects. He reiterated support for the government’s efforts to foster inclusive...
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