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UK is keen to support transforming Bangladesh into aviation hub
Padma Bank MD resigns, new faces at four banks
US Congress passes 95b to aid Ukraine, Israel and counter China
Politics
Thailand rolls out red carpet as Bangladesh PM arrives
Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani leaves Dhaka
Portugal poised to celebrate 50 years of democracy
War & Conflict
US Congress passes 95b to aid Ukraine, Israel and counter China
Iran says EU sanctions for Israel attack ‘regrettable’
North Korea’s Kim oversees ‘nuclear counterattack’ drill
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
Padma Bank MD resigns, new faces at four banks
Visa appoints Sabbir Ahmed as Country Manager of Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan
Chinese sellers go to TikTok school to reach buyers abroad
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
Padma Bank MD resigns, new faces at four banks
Visa appoints Sabbir Ahmed as Country Manager of Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan
Standard Chartered executes first INR-BDT transaction for Unilever
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
Meaningful action to prevent the use of explosive weapons in populated areas could almost halve number of child casualties in conflicts
Taiwan hit by numerous quakes, strongest reaching 6.3 magnitude
In Brazil, hopes to use AI to save wildlife from roadkill fate
Environment
Taiwan hit by numerous quakes, strongest reaching 6.3 magnitude
In Brazil, hopes to use AI to save wildlife from roadkill fate
Indonesia lowers volcano alert level, reopens nearby airport
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
Shares of BTS agents plunge after audit announcement
Two arrested for firing at Salman Khan’s home
Salman Rushdie to release ‘Knife’ memoir recounting stabbing
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
Shares of BTS agents plunge after audit announcement
Two arrested for firing at Salman Khan’s home
Welcome to the Beyonce rodeo: New Country Album Drops to praise
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
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
Honda to invest 4.2 billion reais in its Itirapina plant in Brazil by 2030
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
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
Honda to invest 4.2 billion reais in its Itirapina plant in Brazil by 2030
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
Family Planning Commodity Shortages in Bangladesh: Implications for All
H5N1 strain of bird flu found in milk: WHO
WHO approves Simpler cholera vaccine
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
Nadal signs up for 2024 Laver Cup in Berlin
Nagad hands over promised Taka 20 lakh to BPL champions Barishal
Morikawa grabs share of RBC Heritage lead but Scheffler lurks
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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
Nagad hands over promised Taka 20 lakh to BPL champions Barishal
Mushtaq Ahmed appointed Bangladesh spin bowling coach
England spin great Derek Underwood dead at 78
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
Boeing to give $425 mn advance payments to subcontractor Spirit
Brazilian planemaker Embraer delivered 25 aircraft
Nepalis demand safeguards a decade after deadly Everest disaster
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
Boeing to give $425 mn advance payments to subcontractor Spirit
Brazilian planemaker Embraer delivered 25 aircraft
US officials probing Boeing whistleblower claims on 787, 777
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 24, 2024
metro rail
Metro rail tickets could go up by 15%
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News Hour Correspondent
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Feb 14, 2024
In the fiscal year 2025, the National Board of Revenue (NBR) intends to impose a value-added tax (VAT) of 15% on tickets for metro train. The Metro Rail Authority counters that they already pay taxes on...
Metro rail to run till night from Saturday
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 19, 2024
Beginning on January 20 (Saturday), the most efficient and cutting-edge commuter train for urban residents, known as the “Dhaka Metro rail,” will run on the Uttara-Motijheel route from dawn to night. “The metro rail will operate...
Dhaka University, Bijoy Sarani metro rail stations to open Dec 13
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News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 7, 2023
Metro train commuters will be able to use the Dhaka University and Bijoy Sarani stations from December 13 as the two stations will be ready for operation in a day or two. “Dhaka University and Bijoy...
PM Sheikh Hasina to open metro rail’s Agargaon-Motijheel part today
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News Hour Correspondent
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Nov 4, 2023
The much-needed metro train service from Agargaon to Motijheel is slated to begin in its second phase today, with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expected to cut the ribbon. “Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the Agargaon-Motijheel...
Metro rail to open for commuters on Nov 5
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News Hour Correspondent
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Nov 1, 2023
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to open the Agargaon-Motijheel segment of the much-desired metro train on November 4. “Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will inaugurate the Agargaon-Motijheel section of Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Line 6 service...
Dhaka Metro Rail will operate for 12 hours beginning May 31
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 20, 2023
Dhaka Metro Rail will operate on the Uttara-Agargaon route for 12 hours a day, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., beginning May 31. MAN Siddique, Managing Director (MD) of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL), verified...
Metro rail to run for 6 hrs from 5 April
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 30, 2023
Beginning on April 5, the metro train will be open for six hours, from 8:00 am to 2:00 am. Currently, the train runs from 8:00 am to 12:00 noon. The Dhaka Mass Transit Company Ltd. managing...
The public will be able to use the metro line starting Thursday morning
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News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 28, 2022
After Bangladesh’s first-ever elevated train service was launched by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday morning, the much-anticipated metro rail will finally be accessible to the general public. At 11 a.m. on Wednesday, the prime minister...
Metro rail ready for operation from 28 Dec
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News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 25, 2022
The long-awaited first-ever elevated metro train is now open for business, and prime minister Sheikh Hasina will officially open it on December 28. “Dhaka is the second largest city in South Asia and the seventh largest...
BRAC and NHRC sign MoU to increase facility in metro rail for persons with disabilities
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News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 10, 2018
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) chairman Kazi Reazul Hoque said the government is seriously considering the importance increasing facilities in different areas for the persons with disabilities. But the real challenge lies in the implementation. It...
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