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Trump praises Columbia University police raid
G7 agrees to phase out coal-fired power plants by mid-2030s
Bangladesh, IsDB signs $289.52 million loan deal for a rural housing project
Politics
Nominations are open to succeed Yousaf as Scotland’s leader
Former England cricketer Panesar to stand for election
Three Venezuela opposition activists arrested after Machado rally
War & Conflict
Trump praises Columbia University police raid
UN concerned by police action against US campus protesters
Clearing explosive threats in Gaza will take 14 years, UN estimates
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?
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Business
PRAN, ERF launch media award
HSBC posts $12.7 billion pre-tax profit in first quarter
Emergency slide falls from Delta Air Lines Boeing in mid-air
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
PRAN, ERF launch media award
HSBC posts $12.7 billion pre-tax profit in first quarter
Emergency slide falls from Delta Air Lines Boeing in mid-air
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
G7 agrees to phase out coal-fired power plants by mid-2030s
UN concerned by police action against US campus protesters
Plastic pollution talks move closer to a world-first pact
Environment
G7 agrees to phase out coal-fired power plants by mid-2030s
Plastic pollution talks move closer to a world-first pact
Saber Chowdhury asks the media to play a key role in raising climate awareness
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
UN concerned by police action against US campus protesters
37 million tonnes of debris in Gaza could take years to clear: UN
WHO approves Simpler cholera vaccine
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
Russian band arrested mid-concert over ‘Nazi symbols’
French Palme d’Or winner Laurent Cantet dies
Shares of BTS agents plunge after audit announcement
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
Russian band arrested mid-concert over ‘Nazi symbols’
Welcome to the Beyonce rodeo: New Country Album Drops to praise
Madonna to end ‘Celebration’ tour with free Copacabana show
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
Smith axed as Australia name T20 World Cup squad
Former England cricketer Panesar to stand for election
Shakib confirms his availability in Zimbabwe series, DPL
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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
Smith axed as Australia name T20 World Cup squad
Former England cricketer Panesar to stand for election
Shakib confirms his availability in Zimbabwe series, DPL
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
Upstart Australian budget airline Bonza suspends flights
Emergency slide falls from Delta Air Lines Boeing in mid-air
Boeing to give $425 mn advance payments to subcontractor Spirit
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
Upstart Australian budget airline Bonza suspends flights
Emergency slide falls from Delta Air Lines Boeing in mid-air
Boeing to give $425 mn advance payments to subcontractor Spirit
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
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NATO
No sign debris was Russian attack on Romania: NATO chief
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 8, 2023
Following the apparent discovery of drone debris close to Romania’s border with Ukraine, NATO leader Jens Stoltenberg stated on Thursday that there was no indication that Russia had conducted a premeditated strike on an alliance member,...
NATO allies to spend ‘at least’ 2% of GDP on defence
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 12, 2023
According to Jens Stoltenberg, the head of the alliance, NATO members have decided that their established goal of allocating 2% of their national output to defense will become a minimum threshold. “Eleven allies now reach or...
After NATO frustration, West offers Ukraine security commitments
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Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Jul 12, 2023
After President Volodymyr Zelensky’s hopes for a clear schedule for joining the alliance were shattered by NATO, Western countries will propose long-term security pledges for Ukraine on Wednesday. A day after criticizing them for taking too...
NATO summit won’t make final decision on Ukraine membership
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 9, 2023
The White House said Friday that Ukraine’s proposed membership in NATO will be discussed but not decided at the alliance’s summit next week in Vilnius. According to White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, the summit...
Zelensky set to meet Turkey’s Erdogan as Ukraine pushes NATO goals
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 7, 2023
On Friday, President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as part of the latest leg of a journey to promote Ukraine’s bid to join NATO and get more weaponry from allies. The...
Biden tells Swedish PM ‘looking forward’ to NATO bid’s approval
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 6, 2023
As the Western alliance prepares for next week’s summit, US President Joe Biden told Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson on Wednesday that he is “looking forward” to Sweden’s stalled NATO membership application receiving final approval. Biden...
Biden to host Swedish PM for talks on NATO, Ukraine
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 1, 2023
According to the White House, US President Joe Biden will meet with Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson next week to discuss transatlantic security cooperation and the Ukraine conflict. The two presidents “will review our growing security...
Turkey to hold NATO talks with Sweden next Thursday
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 29, 2023
Top diplomats from Turkey and Sweden will meet at NATO headquarters next Thursday to discuss Stockholm’s ambition to join the alliance, according to NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. “The time has come for Sweden to join...
NATO shouldn’t underestimate Russia, its secretary general says
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 29, 2023
After the events in Russia over the weekend, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg stated on Tuesday that the alliance should not underestimate Russia. “We must not underestimate Russia,” he said in The Hague after meeting with...
NATO allies must arm Ukraine for offensive: Stoltenberg
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 15, 2023
In light of Kyiv suffering setbacks in its much anticipated attack, NATO Security Chief Jens Stoltenberg said alliance countries must make sure Ukraine continues to get sufficient armaments to pursue its counteroffensive against Russia. The Western...
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