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South Africa faces decisive 2024 election
Could a woman become an emperor in Japan?
Politics
South Africa faces decisive 2024 election
Macron, in key speech, warns that Europe ‘is mortal’
Blinken calls for US, China to manage differences
War & Conflict
US to send $6 billion in war aid to Kyiv
37 million tonnes of debris in Gaza could take years to clear: UN
Leaders of 18 nations call on Hamas to release hostages: White House
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
Emergency slide falls from Delta Air Lines Boeing in mid-air
AstraZeneca profit up on strong sales of cancer drugs
BEXIMCO to launch groundbreaking Tk 1,500 cr zero coupon bond
Economy
Standard Chartered executes first INR-BDT transaction for Unilever
IFC, Bangladesh Bank sign cooperation agreement to boost digital payment adoption
Bangladesh, Nepal stress finalizing PTA
Corporate
Emergency slide falls from Delta Air Lines Boeing in mid-air
AstraZeneca profit up on strong sales of cancer drugs
BEXIMCO to launch groundbreaking Tk 1,500 cr zero coupon bond
Stock Exchange
Shares of BTS agents plunge after audit announcement
Europe’s main stock markets climbed at the opening bell on Tuesday
Social media company Reddit set for NYSE debut after IPO
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
37 million tonnes of debris in Gaza could take years to clear: UN
ADB urged for more support for Bangladesh’s renewable energies
155 killed in Tanzania as heavy rains cause floods, landslides: PM
Environment
ADB urged for more support for Bangladesh’s renewable energies
155 killed in Tanzania as heavy rains cause floods, landslides: PM
Taiwan hit by numerous quakes, strongest reaching 6.3 magnitude
Disaster
Education
National Textbook Festival tomorrow
New Zealand to ban cellphones in schools
AAA honors distinguished alumni for contributions to Bangladesh’s advancement
Gender
First Arab woman to graduate NASA training shoots for the Moon
Bangladeshi Activist Jannatul Ferdous is listed in BBC 100 Women 2023
UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador David Beckham promotes equality and empowerment for girls on his first visit to India
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
37 million tonnes of debris in Gaza could take years to clear: UN
WHO approves Simpler cholera vaccine
Humanitarian efforts in Gaza doomed without durable ceasefire: Russia’s UN envoy
NGO
Ceres supports the idea of a West Coast regional energy market
Discussion sessions held on death, dying, suffering, and palliative care at the Bandar
First vessel with aid for Gaza leaves Cyprus port: NGO
Culture
French Palme d’Or winner Laurent Cantet dies
Shares of BTS agents plunge after audit announcement
Two arrested for firing at Salman Khan’s home
Arts
Picasso’s ‘Woman with a Watch’ fetches $139 mn at auction
Picasso masterpiece to fetch $120 mn in November auction
The debut solo show by artist Monon Muntaka opens today
Celebrity
French Palme d’Or winner Laurent Cantet dies
Shares of BTS agents plunge after audit announcement
Two arrested for firing at Salman Khan’s home
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
French Palme d’Or winner Laurent Cantet dies
‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ from Marvel steal the show at CinemaCon
Algerian film industry vies for revival after decades of neglect
Music
Welcome to the Beyonce rodeo: New Country Album Drops to praise
Madonna to end ‘Celebration’ tour with free Copacabana show
Italian pianist Maurizio Pollini dies at 82
Photography
The debut solo show by artist Monon Muntaka opens today
The solo show ‘Maya’ by Syed Muhammad Zakir opens on July 22 in Dhaka
French war photographer Marie-Laure de Decker dead at 75
Literature
Salman Rushdie to release ‘Knife’ memoir recounting stabbing
Palestinian poet Refaat Alareer killed in Gaza strike
UK Booker Prize set to name first-time winner
Science
Car giants vie for EV crown at Beijing’s Auto China show
Microsoft expands its AI empire abroad
General Motors posted quarterly results that topped Wall Street targets and raised its annual forecast
Technology
Microsoft expands its AI empire abroad
Disclaimer added in bKash apps to make ‘Send Money’ more secure
Apple announces Vietnam spending boost as CEO visits Hanoi
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
Car giants vie for EV crown at Beijing’s Auto China show
General Motors posted quarterly results that topped Wall Street targets and raised its annual forecast
Shares of Tesla gained ahead of the electric car maker’s Q1 results
Space
Japanese astronaut to be first non-American to set foot on Moon
‘Spectacular’ total eclipse leaves North Americans spellbound
South Korea says second spy satellite successfully placed in orbit
Health
US FDA Says Pasteurized milk is safe as Bird Flu Spread in cows
Family Planning Commodity Shortages in Bangladesh: Implications for All
H5N1 strain of bird flu found in milk: WHO
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
WHO approves Simpler cholera vaccine
Novo Nordisk notched a win in race to boost output of obesity drug Wegovy, with its parent company announcing to buy Catalent
Novo Nordisk’s net profit soared by 51 percent last year
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
Shakib confirms his availability in Zimbabwe series, DPL
Nadal signs up for 2024 Laver Cup in Berlin
Nagad hands over promised Taka 20 lakh to BPL champions Barishal
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
Shakib confirms his availability in Zimbabwe series, DPL
Nagad hands over promised Taka 20 lakh to BPL champions Barishal
Mushtaq Ahmed appointed Bangladesh spin bowling coach
BPL
IPL
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Football
Arsenal braced for Emery reunion as title race heats up
Suarez was on target but Miami held; Cincinnati draw
Suarez comes off the bench for a brace as Miami beat DC without Messi
FIFA World Cup 2018
Tennis
Nadal signs up for 2024 Laver Cup in Berlin
Thompson downs Ruud to win maiden ATP crown
Nadal confirms Brisbane return ahead of Australian Open
Athletics
Morales Williams 400m indoor record won’t count: officials
Ahmed Hafnaoui wants to be Tunisia’s greatest Olympian
Ronaldo earns Guinness World Records title as highest-paid athlete of 2023
Baseball
Travel
Emergency slide falls from Delta Air Lines Boeing in mid-air
Boeing to give $425 mn advance payments to subcontractor Spirit
Brazilian planemaker Embraer delivered 25 aircraft
Destination
Nepalis demand safeguards a decade after deadly Everest disaster
Russia to invest $16.4 bln in seaside resorts: Deputy PM
Australia to reopen its borders to vaccinated travellers this month
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
Emergency slide falls from Delta Air Lines Boeing in mid-air
Boeing to give $425 mn advance payments to subcontractor Spirit
Brazilian planemaker Embraer delivered 25 aircraft
Adventure
Nepalis demand safeguards a decade after deadly Everest disaster
Climbers to pay $13 fee on popular Mount Fuji trail
The official opening of Bangladesh Adventure Tourism Association (BATA) has been announced
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
April 27, 2024
IOM
Half a million Afghans return from Pakistan: IOM
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 23, 2024
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) said on Monday that more than 500,000 Afghans had left Pakistan in the four months after Islamabad issued an order for unregistered migrants to depart or risk being arrested. The...
IOM Delivers Vital Aid to Ukraine’s Newly Accessible Areas
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News Hour Correspondent
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Oct 11, 2022
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is providing life-saving support to communities shut off from humanitarian aid for the first time since the commencement of the war in Ukraine. IOM sent approximately 30,000 aid goods in...
Joining hands to make migration work for the benefit of all in Chad
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News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 19, 2022
In Chad, insecurity and climate change have resulted in the forced displacement of more than 1 million people. One of the top organizations, the International Organization for Migration (IOM), protects vulnerable migrants throughout the vast, landlocked...
IOM helps nearly 50,000 migrants return home voluntarily in 2021
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News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 4, 2022
According to the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) 2021 Return and Reintegration Key Highlights, about 50,000 migrants received assistance in voluntarily returning to their home countries, and more than 113,000 reintegration activities were supported internationally. Global...
IOM Provides Advice to the Czech EU Presidency on Migration
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Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Jul 15, 2022
The Czech government has received proposals from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) regarding mobility and migration. In a time of war that affects millions of people and has implications for migration in the area and...
IOM requires USD 159 million to sustain life-saving work in Yemen
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Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Mar 16, 2022
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is launching a USD 159 million appeal today to meet the urgent needs of over 4.6 million individuals affected by Yemen’s conflict. The Yemeni populace is suffering from a deteriorating...
Reception facility for Ukrainians established at Dublin Airport
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 16, 2022
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is assisting the Irish government in establishing a new receiving center at Dublin Airport to register Ukrainian nationals and family members who have arrived in Ireland as a result of...
IOM scales up response to Ukraine crisis and appeals for inclusive protection measures
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 8, 2022
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is mobilizing teams and increasing capacity in Ukraine and neighboring countries to meet the mounting humanitarian needs of Ukrainians compelled to escape their country, internally displaced people, and stranded third-country...
IOM and Yale School of Public Health Launch Data Responsibility Initiative
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 8, 2022
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) and Yale School of Public Health (YSPH) are teaming up to publish a series of articles capturing best ethical, technical, and contextual data responsibility practices in humanitarian response, human development,...
Japan, IOM to provide $4.4m for raising Rohingya’s living condition
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News Hour Correspondent
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Feb 24, 2022
In Cox’s Bazar, the Japanese government and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) struck an agreement to deliver USD 4.4 million in multi-sectoral support assistance to “Rohingya” and host communities. According to a news release from...
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