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Japan ruling party votes for next PM
Kamala Harris surprises many with pro-gun stance
Spain says to boycott Mexican president’s inauguration
War & Conflict
Israel defies ceasefire calls ahead of Netanyahu UN address
More than 22,000 flee to Syria as Israel strikes Lebanon: Syria security sources
US announces $160 mn of new aid for troubled Haiti
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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
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Family Planning Commodity Shortages in Bangladesh: Implications for All
My Health, My Right: Context-Bangladesh
Can Good Internet Governance Stop Online Gender Based Violence?
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12 tonnes of Hilsa exported to India through Benapole port
China considers $142 billion injection for state banks: report
Lebanon’s economy to be weighed down by Gaza war: EBRD
Economy
Lebanon’s economy to be weighed down by Gaza war: EBRD
Mexico’s incoming president Claudia Sheinbaum to inherit an economy plagued by uncertainty
China cut the amount banks must hold in reserve
Corporate
Nintendo sues ‘Pokemon with guns’ maker for patent infringement
7-Eleven owner rejects initial takeover bid from Canadian rival
China manufacturing contracts for the fourth straight month
Stock Exchange
The Shanghai Stock Exchange hit by an “abnormal slowdown” in transactions on Friday
Hong Kong and Shanghai ploughed on with their China-fuelled rally
Hong Kong and Shanghai stocks rallied on Tuesday
Forex
Dollar price hiked to Tk119.4 for remittance
Remittance hits 47-month high
Forex reserves cross $27b: Bangladesh Bank
Development
Israel defies ceasefire calls ahead of Netanyahu UN address
Major rivers rising following incessant rains in Brahmaputra basin
Chiefs of UNHCR, ILO meet Prof Yunus
Environment
Major rivers rising following incessant rains in Brahmaputra basin
Urgent need for climate-friendly aircon: UN report
Chad floods killed 503, 1.7 million affected: UN
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Education
Australia to cap foreign student numbers at 270,000
Prof Niaz Ahmed Khan appointed as Dhaka University VC
HSC exams likely to resume Sept 11
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
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Israel defies ceasefire calls ahead of Netanyahu UN address
Urgent need for climate-friendly aircon: UN report
Bangladesh committed to UN’s endeavors for peace: foreign adviser
NGO
Algeria has turned back 20,000 migrants to Niger this year: NGO
Successful Health & Wellness Campaign for RMG Workers held in GIANT Textile LTD
World Environment Day is observed by BRAC with activities aimed at preventing plastic pollution
Culture
Lady Gaga plants lipstick smile on ‘Mona Lisa’ in Louvre clip
MrBeast named in California lawsuit over ‘Beast Games’ show
Tito Jackson, founding member of the popular Black American Motown group The Jackson 5, died at 70
Arts
Van Gogh ‘Sunflowers’ brought together in London show
Colombian underwater ‘art gallery’ serves as coral home
Colombian art gallery ‘art gallery’ serves as coral home
Celebrity
Lady Gaga plants lipstick smile on ‘Mona Lisa’ in Louvre clip
MrBeast named in California lawsuit over ‘Beast Games’ show
Tito Jackson, founding member of the popular Black American Motown group The Jackson 5, died at 70
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
‘Star Trek’ to expand with new comedy series
Sonakshi expresses gratitude to Bhansali for casting her in Heeramandi
Upcoming Bangla Short Film “Jolrong (Watercolor)” Set to Paint the Screen with Emotions
Movie
Toronto festival drops Russian war film screenings over threats
‘Shogun’ set to reign at historic Emmys
‘Piano Lesson’ premieres in Toronto, a family affair for Denzel
Music
Lady Gaga-mania as ‘Joker’ sequel brings pop star to Venice
Tickets for Oasis reunion tour to go on general sale
Basel chosen to host Eurovision Song Contest 2025
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
Toyota’s global production fell 11% in August
Mercedes-Benz USA recalls more than 27,000 vehicles due to a potential risk of ECU software
Toyota recalls over 42,000 U.S. vehicles over loss of power brake assist
Technology
Japan firm says no longer makes radio reportedly used in Lebanon blasts
Meta and Spotify blast EU decisions on AI
X says Brazil service restoration ‘inadvertent’ and ‘temporary’
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
Toyota’s global production fell 11% in August
Mercedes-Benz USA recalls more than 27,000 vehicles due to a potential risk of ECU software
Toyota recalls over 42,000 U.S. vehicles over loss of power brake assist
Space
Two Russian cosmonauts landed back on Earth on Monday after a record-breaking stay aboard ISS
Europe’s Vega rocket launches in French Guiana
US regulators cleared SpaceX to restart launching its stalwart Falcon 9 rocket
Health
Australia sees a rapid rise in mpox cases in the past three months
World better positioned against mpox than for Covid: vaccine alliance
WHO warns of antivenom shortages amid snake bite scourge
Disease
Australia sees a rapid rise in mpox cases in the past three months
World better positioned against mpox than for Covid: vaccine alliance
One-third of mpox cases in Burundi among school-age children – UNICEF
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
Starting salaries for men’s and women’s cricket equal from 2025: ECB
Australia’s Ponting named Punjab Kings head coach
Italy’s 1990 World Cup icon Schillaci dies aged 59
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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
Starting salaries for men’s and women’s cricket equal from 2025: ECB
Australia’s Ponting named Punjab Kings head coach
Chief Adviser accords reception to national cricket team
BPL
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ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Football
Italy’s 1990 World Cup icon Schillaci dies aged 59
Messi scores twice in triumphant injury return for Miami
Ronaldo says Ten Hag’s attitude too negative for Man Utd
FIFA World Cup 2018
Tennis
Sinner defeats Medvedev to reach first US Open semi-final
Djokovic admits to ‘worst tennis ever’ in shock US Open exit
Sinner beats Tiafoe to win ATP Cincinnati Open
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
Sri Lanka reverts to former visa system to woo tourists
Air Astra operates five daily flights to Ctg from Oct 1
Biman Bangladesh Airlines to add an additional weekly flight on the Dhaka-Toronto-Dhaka route
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
Air Astra operates five daily flights to Ctg from Oct 1
Biman Bangladesh Airlines to add an additional weekly flight on the Dhaka-Toronto-Dhaka route
Japan’s continued assistance in aviation sector sought
Adventure
Record-breaking Nepali teen eyes final 8,000-metre peak
Pakistan climber who helped in daring rescue dies on mountain
Pakistani climbers retrieve porter’s body a year after K2 summit
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
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September 28, 2024
Melinda French Gates
Melinda French Gates donates $1bn for women’s issues
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 29, 2024
The philanthropist Melinda French Gates, who was once wed to Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, announced on Tuesday that she would be donating $1 billion to individuals and groups that support women’s problems. The news is made...
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