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Trump names Musk to ‘efficiency’ post as team takes shape
Sri Lanka’s leftist president faces first parliament test
Kremlin denies call between Putin and Trump
War & Conflict
Myanmar ethnic armed group says 11 killed in airstrike on teashop
North Korea ratifies defence treaty with Russia
Blaze near Jerusalem after missile from Yemen intercepted: army
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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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My Health, My Right: Context-Bangladesh
Can Good Internet Governance Stop Online Gender Based Violence?
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Italy and Lufthansa reach deal on ITA Airways stake
Bangladesh Bank asks banks not to delay LC payments
Spirit Airlines in constructive discussion with its creditors
Economy
The dollar started in a cautious mood on Monday
China consumer prices rise at slower rate in October
China’s consumer inflation rate slowed in October
Corporate
EBL to finance two ICDDR,B projects
China’s Hisense first sponsor of new Club World Cup
BRAC Bank launches leadership programme for women
Stock Exchange
Asian markets fell again on Wednesday
Asia’s markets rally stuttered on Friday
Most Asian markets turned lower on Tuesday
Forex
Dollar price hiked to Tk119.4 for remittance
Remittance hits 47-month high
Forex reserves cross $27b: Bangladesh Bank
Development
Dream to achieve goals in life, Prof Yunus tells youths at COP29
UNICEF aids children and families hit by Typhoons Kristine and Leon; residents brace for more storms
The residents of 2,500 villages ordered to evacuate as Severe Tropical Storm Toraji approached the northern Philippines
Environment
Dream to achieve goals in life, Prof Yunus tells youths at COP29
The residents of 2,500 villages ordered to evacuate as Severe Tropical Storm Toraji approached the northern Philippines
Over 130 homes lost in California wildfire as winds abate for now
Disaster
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
UN
Bangladesh Permanent Representative to UN elected ICSC member
Turkey presses UN for arms embargo on Israel in joint letter
UN urges ‘realistic’ solution in Western Sahara
NGO
Discussion Meeting on Palliative Care Held in Narayanganj to Raise Public Awareness and Support
BRAC Healthcare is now open in Siddheswari
Algeria has turned back 20,000 migrants to Niger this year: NGO
Culture
UK writer Samantha Harvey wins 2024 Booker with space novel
Nazrul’s works set platform to forge closer Bangladesh, India tie: Verma
Dua Lipa cancels Indonesia leg of tour over unsafe staging
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
UK writer Samantha Harvey wins 2024 Booker with space novel
Dua Lipa cancels Indonesia leg of tour over unsafe staging
Music giant Quincy Jones dies at 91
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
Miss America, Miss World pageants accused of discrimination
New Zealand to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in make-up
Miss Nicaragua pageant director quits amid treason charges
TV Show
Netflix loses bid to toss ‘Baby Reindeer’ defamation lawsuit
‘Star Trek’ to expand with new comedy series
Sonakshi expresses gratitude to Bhansali for casting her in Heeramandi
Movie
‘Venom’ still kills, topping North American box office
Disney announces ‘Prince Charming’ film with Paul King at the helm
Sega ninja game ‘Shinobi’ gets movie treatment
Music
Dua Lipa cancels Indonesia leg of tour over unsafe staging
Music titan Quincy Jones dies aged 91
Swiss region set to vote over cost of hosting Eurovision 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
UK writer Samantha Harvey wins 2024 Booker with space novel
Discussion on novel ‘Buno Ol’ held at Bishwo Shahitto Kendro
Han Kang’s books sell out in South Korea after Nobel win
Science
Volkswagen and Rivian to begin selling cars equipped with the technology developed from joint venture by 2026
Toyota aims to make at least 2.5 million vehicles a year in China by 2030
Mobile phone operators hail govt move to introduce satellite internet
Technology
Mobile phone operators hail govt move to introduce satellite internet
Meta shows strong growth as AI spending surges
Swedish Ambassador and Bangladesh’s Foreign Secretary Forge New Pathways for Green Transition and AI Collaboration
Gadgets
Experience Professional Portrait Photography with vivo V40 5G
Colorado law protects brain data captured by gadgets
China’s Xiaomi to enter cut-throat EV market for the first time
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
Volkswagen and Rivian to begin selling cars equipped with the technology developed from joint venture by 2026
Toyota aims to make at least 2.5 million vehicles a year in China by 2030
Nissan announced 9,000 job cuts
Space
Russia launched 55 satellites into orbit on Tuesday
Eutelsat launched 20 satellites for its communications network on Sunday
NASA’s Europa Clipper probe blasted off bound for icy moon of Jupiter to discover the possibility of life
Health
Prof Yunus calls for redesigning global healthcare system
Reeking mud sparks health fears in Spain flood epicenter
BCG gives free treatment to 200 children at Saint Martin
Disease
US reports first bird flu case detected in pig
Australia sees a rapid rise in mpox cases in the past three months
World better positioned against mpox than for Covid: vaccine alliance
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
FIFA President to join youth festival in January
Miraz makes captaincy debut on his 100th ODI
Israeli football supporters back home after Amsterdam violence
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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
Miraz makes captaincy debut on his 100th ODI
Bangladesh suffer 92-run defeat to Afghanistan in 1st ODI
Shakib likely to miss Afghanistan series
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ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Football
Israeli football supporters back home after Amsterdam violence
Atletico stun PSG in Champions League with last-gasp Correa winner
Salah drops Liverpool contract hint
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Tennis
Olympic champion Zheng wins in Tokyo for third title of year
Sinner defeats Medvedev to reach first US Open semi-final
Djokovic admits to ‘worst tennis ever’ in shock US Open exit
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
Italy and Lufthansa reach deal on ITA Airways stake
Chief Adviser opens dedicated lounge for migrant workers at HSIA
Ryanair profit falls as ticket prices drop
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
Italy and Lufthansa reach deal on ITA Airways stake
Chief Adviser opens dedicated lounge for migrant workers at HSIA
Ryanair profit falls as ticket prices drop
Adventure
Nepali teenager hailed as hero after climbing world’s 8,000 m peaks
Everest climber’s remains believed found after 100 years
Record-breaking Nepali teen eyes final 8,000-metre peak
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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Sheikh Hasina resigned and left country
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Jailed Myanmar leader Suu Kyi moved to house arrest: source
Date
November 14, 2024
Microinsurance
Microinsurance for 5 million microfinance clients
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 5, 2017
News Hour: BRAC has partnered with Guardian Life Insurance Limited to offer our first microinsurance product – credit shield insurance to our 5 million microfinance clients. The product is targeted towards the lower-income population of Bangladesh...
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