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Prince Harry’s lawsuit against UK tabloid progresses toward trial
EU chief urges restraint after reported strike on Iran
Post-Brexit checks on UK-bound EU food imports delayed again: FT
Politics
Greece is eager to create a diplomatic presence in Dhaka
Netanyahu rival says Israel lost ‘deterrence’ against Iran
Ukraine opening embassies across Africa to counter Russia
War & Conflict
Israel launches strike against Iran: US media
Humanitarian efforts in Gaza doomed without durable ceasefire: Russia’s UN envoy
Biden, Iraqi PM agree on talks for US-led coalition withdrawal
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
My Health, My Right: Context-Bangladesh
Can Good Internet Governance Stop Online Gender Based Violence?
My rebirth after a horrific day of April the 30th!
Interview
Book Review
Business
Post-Brexit checks on UK-bound EU food imports delayed again: FT
Disclaimer added in bKash apps to make ‘Send Money’ more secure
Tesla, Starlink entry on agenda when Musk heads to India
Economy
Post-Brexit checks on UK-bound EU food imports delayed again: FT
EU seeks to take on China, US to reverse economic decline
Income inequality is high or rising in 60 percent of countries with loans from the IMF and World Bank
Corporate
Disclaimer added in bKash apps to make ‘Send Money’ more secure
Tesla, Starlink entry on agenda when Musk heads to India
The leader of Indonesia and Apple’s CEO discuss investments
Stock Exchange
Europe’s main stock markets climbed at the opening bell on Tuesday
Social media company Reddit set for NYSE debut after IPO
European stock markets steady at open
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
WHO approves Simpler cholera vaccine
Flydubai airline cancels flights to Iran: statement
Young Activists Call for an End to Fossil Fuel Financing
Environment
Flydubai airline cancels flights to Iran: statement
Dubai reels from floods chaos after record rains
Drought-hit Panama Canal to ease traffic restrictions
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
WHO approves Simpler cholera vaccine
Humanitarian efforts in Gaza doomed without durable ceasefire: Russia’s UN envoy
UN officials in Lebanon urge Israel border de-escalation
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
Two arrested for firing at Salman Khan’s home
Salman Rushdie to release ‘Knife’ memoir recounting stabbing
‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ from Marvel steal the show at CinemaCon
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
Two arrested for firing at Salman Khan’s home
Welcome to the Beyonce rodeo: New Country Album Drops to praise
Trailblazing Black Oscar winner Louis Gossett Jr dead at 87
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
‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ from Marvel steal the show at CinemaCon
Algerian film industry vies for revival after decades of neglect
A-bomb saga ‘Oppenheimer’ finally opens in Japan
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
Colorado law protects brain data captured by gadgets
Disclaimer added in bKash apps to make ‘Send Money’ more secure
Apple announces Vietnam spending boost as CEO visits Hanoi
Technology
Disclaimer added in bKash apps to make ‘Send Money’ more secure
Apple announces Vietnam spending boost as CEO visits Hanoi
X gives free blue check to big follower accounts
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
China’s Xiaomi to enter cut-throat EV market for the first time
Ford halted shipments of all 2024 model year F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks
US new vehicle sales expected to rise 1.4% in February from a year earlier
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
WHO approves Simpler cholera vaccine
My Health, My Right: Context-Bangladesh
BRAC Healthcare Centre is now in Uttara
Disease
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
AI-SAROSH is hosting Workshop on “Artificial Intelligence for Sexual and Reproductive Health for South Asia”
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
Mushtaq Ahmed appointed Bangladesh spin bowling coach
England spin great Derek Underwood dead at 78
Arsenal braced for Emery reunion as title race heats up
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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
Mushtaq Ahmed appointed Bangladesh spin bowling coach
England spin great Derek Underwood dead at 78
Venues announced for England Tests in New Zealand
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
Thompson downs Ruud to win maiden ATP crown
Nadal confirms Brisbane return ahead of Australian Open
US Open drama as semis halted by climate protest
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
Nepalis demand safeguards a decade after deadly Everest disaster
Australia sees a fall in annual food consumption for the first time
Ban suspended, no restriction on traveling to Ruma
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
US officials probing Boeing whistleblower claims on 787, 777
US-Bangla Airlines adds 2nd wide-body aircraft
Biman Bangladesh Airlines resumes direct Rome flight
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
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April 19, 2024
Latin America
Almost 60 per cent of child-focused SDGs are off track in Latin America and the Caribbean
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News Hour Correspondent
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Nov 21, 2023
Most child-related Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) indicators are off-pace to meet their targets by the 2030 deadline in Latin America and Caribbean, UNICEF warned on World Children’s Day. At the current pace, the region will not...
Interpol says 14,000 arrested in Latin America gun raids
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News Hour Correspondent
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Apr 19, 2023
In a counter-firearms campaign across Central and South America, more than 14,000 people have been detained and 8,000 firearms have been seized, according to Interpol’s Tuesday report. In addition to guns, the raids seized 370 tonnes...
The leaders of 11 Latin American nations announced a plan to work together to address rampant inflation
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News Hour Correspondent
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Apr 7, 2023
The leaders of 11 Latin American nations, including its two biggest economies, Brazil and Mexico, announced on Wednesday a plan to work together to address rampant inflation. The initiative was unveiled after a virtual meeting convened...
Volkswagen’s South Africa unit aims to develop new markets in Asia and Latin America
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News Hour Correspondent
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Nov 12, 2022
Volkswagen’s South Africa unit aims to develop new markets for its petrol and diesel cars in Asia and Latin America, its managing director said, as Europe restricts sales as part of a shift to electric vehicles....
2 in 3 children in Latin America and the Caribbean experience violence at home
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News Hour Correspondent
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Nov 3, 2022
From the age of one, children in Latin America and the Caribbean are at risk of violence at home, in school and on the street, a new regional UNICEF report reveals. A statistical profile of violence...
Sputnik V: From vaccine hope to frustration for Latin America
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News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 5, 2021
The Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine, produced and licensed in Russia, was the first to arrive in Argentina in December 2020, bringing relief to Latin American countries that had been on the waiting list for vaccines developed...
Latin American pandemic recovery lagging: IMF
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News Hour Correspondent
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Apr 16, 2021
Latin America’s recovery from the pandemic crisis is lagging the rest of the world and the economy will not return to its pre-pandemic level until 2024, the IMF warned Thursday, reports BSS. The persistent health crisis...
Corona situation improves in Europe, 250,000 people die in Latin America
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News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 21, 2020
The World Health Organization said on Thursday that European countries would be able to recover from the spread of the coronavirus without re-imposing a complete lockdown. However, the World Bank has warned that the crisis could...
COVID-19 pandemic could push 45 million in Latin America into poverty: UN
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 10, 2020
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic could force 45 million people from the middle classes into poverty in already economically distressed Latin America and the Caribbean, the United Nations told on Thursday. “In a context of already gaping...
Corona threatens ‘hunger epidemic’ in Latin America: UN
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 17, 2020
The Corona epidemic puts forty million people in South and Central America and the Caribbean at risk of food insecurity. The United Nations on Tuesday called for urgent action to stem the tide of hunger. The...
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