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US Treasury Department mulls minting $1 coin with Trump’s image
IMO Secretary-General meets Shipping Adviser
Bangladesh seeks further reduction in US tariffs
Politics
Group leading Morocco protests demands govt dismissal
Bangladesh ready to hold free, fair polls, CA tells US envoy
Pakistan extends nuclear umbrella to Saudi Arabia: source close to govt
War & Conflict
Negotiators due in Cairo for Gaza ceasefire, hostage release talks
Gazans hail Trump ceasefire call as Hamas agrees to free hostages
Protests worldwide condemn Israeli interception of Gaza flotilla
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
Bangladesh seeks further reduction in US tariffs
Tech fans Tokyo rally on broadly positive day for Asian markets
Sri Lanka records highest inflation in 14 months
Economy
Bangladesh seeks further reduction in US tariffs
Sri Lanka records highest inflation in 14 months
NRBs’ remittance saves Bangladesh’s economy after July uprising: CA
Corporate
Nestle sacks CEO Freixe over office relationship
Caterpillar bracing for up to $1.8 bn tariff impact this year
10 Bangladeshi companies participate in Global Sourcing Expo in Sydney
Stock Exchange
Wall Street stocks finished sharply lower on Friday
Renault books 9.5-bn-euro loss on Nissan shares
Asian stocks fell on Thursday
Forex
Green shipbuilding can be the next forex giant after RMG: Adilur
Forex reserves stands at $27.67b: BB
Expatriates send $1.99b in remittances in first 21 days of June
Development
Solution to Rohingya crisis lies in Myanmar: UNHCR Chief
UN says Afghanistan telecoms blackout adds to country’s crisis
Long-lasting Typhoon Bualoi devastates Vietnam, killing 19
Environment
Long-lasting Typhoon Bualoi devastates Vietnam, killing 19
Vietnam to evacuate 250,000 from coast ahead of Typhoon Bualoi
DoE carry out drives against noise, air pollution
Disaster
Education
12 BAU researchers among world’s top scientists
Global funding cuts could force 6 million more children out of school in the coming year
United Arab Emirates to introduce artificial intelligence lessons for schoolchildren of all ages
Gender
New generation of Afghan women shift from burqa
Agitations galore at DU demanding capital punishment for rapists
Chief Adviser hopes women to move forward to build developed Bangladesh
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
Solution to Rohingya crisis lies in Myanmar: UNHCR Chief
UN says Afghanistan telecoms blackout adds to country’s crisis
UN to support independent assessment on Bangladesh’s LDC graduation readiness
NGO
‘Innovation Challenge 2025’ in Cox’s Bazar: Youth-led innovations Tackle Community Concerns
CARE launches global partnership with iDE and IDinsight to expand sanitation in rural areas
BRAC and Denmark partner to strengthen water security and climate resilience in the coastal area of Bangladesh
Culture
Trump slams return of Jimmy Kimmel show, says he may ‘test ABC’
Jimmy Kimmel show to return Tuesday
‘The Studio’ wins best comedy Emmy
Arts
SM Sultan’s 101st birth anniversary today
Japan-Bangladesh cultural ties deepen through joint art exhibition
The Kingdom Of The Netherlands’ Embassy And Dhaka Flow Present: Transformation: The Art Of Alchemy
Celebrity
Prince Harry meets King Charles for first time since 2024
Italian fashion icon Giorgio Armani dead at 91
Vogue appoints Chloe Malle to replace fashion doyenne Wintour
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
Italian fashion icon Giorgio Armani dead at 91
Vogue appoints Chloe Malle to replace fashion doyenne Wintour
Miss America, Miss World pageants accused of discrimination
TV Show
Trump slams return of Jimmy Kimmel show, says he may ‘test ABC’
Jimmy Kimmel show to return Tuesday
‘The Studio’ wins best comedy Emmy
Movie
Clooney and Netflix team up for Venice festival spotlight
‘Fantastic Four’ stretches lead to second week at the box office
‘Wonder Woman’ star opens Jerusalem film festival with call to end war
Music
Legendary Bangladeshi folk singer Farida Parveen dies
Russian composer Rodion Shchedrin dies aged 92: Bolshoi
Tanjina Toma Honoured with Prestigious 71 Media Vision Award for Transforming Lives through Music
Photography
Mountaineers’ ‘From Sea to Summit’ Exhibition Inaugurated at National Museum
100 years of British royal photography goes on display in London
Pulitzer Prizes honor Gaza war coverage
Literature
Kazi Nazrul Islam officially recognized as national poet
Weeklong divisional book fair begins in Khulna on Nov 26
UK writer Samantha Harvey wins 2024 Booker with space novel
Science
Million-year-old skull could change human evolution timeline
YouTube to reinstate creators banned over misinformation
Google says to invest o5bn in UK ahead of Trump visit
Technology
YouTube to reinstate creators banned over misinformation
Google says to invest o5bn in UK ahead of Trump visit
UK announces œ400m Google Cloud classified info contract
Gadgets
Nintendo sold a record 3.5 million Switch 2 units worldwide in the first four days after the console launched
Apple eases App Store rules under court pressure
Capture the Perfect Shot with AI-powered vivo V40 Lite
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
The union of Hyundai Motor to stage partial strikes over three days this week in South Korea
Renault appointed former Mercedes-Benz vice president Katrin Adt as managing director of Dacia brand
Shares in electric vehicle maker BYD slid on Monday
Space
US astronaut Jim Lovell, the commander of the Apollo 13, dies at 97
Five astronauts began their descent back down to Earth on a SpaceX capsule
SpaceX is set Tuesday for the next test flight of its Starship megarocket
Health
India health alert after ‘brain-eating’ amoeba rise
AstraZeneca pauses o200-mn UK research site expansion
US firm to launch “revolutionary” portable AI ultrasound device in Bangladesh
Disease
India health alert after ‘brain-eating’ amoeba rise
Canada measles cases pass 4,500, highest count in Americas
Over 640,000 children under five at risk as cholera spreads in Sudan’s North Darfur State
Doctor’s Opinion
Do you know about kidney disease?
We neglect primary HIV prevention at our peril
Pharmaceuticals
Bayer in $1.3 bn deal for cancer drug candidate
AstraZeneca quarterly net profit jumps on record US growth
US state Hawaii accepted a $700 million settlement in its case against Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) and Sanofi
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
U-17 women’s football team leaves for Bhutan
Asif Mahmud joins symbolic marathon on Dhaka’s streets
MoU inked between Bangladesh & WEU to promote traditional sports
Rio2016
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
Akbar named captain for Bangladesh Emerging team’ series against South Africa
Bangladesh to visit UAE for two T20Is
Bangladesh Women’s team cricketers made a significant stride in ICC rankings
BPL
IPL
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Football
Napoli move step closer to Serie A crown after win at fiery Lecce
Dhaka Flow To Coach the Women’s National Football Team
Billionaire-owned Paris FC win promotion and prepare to take on PSG
FIFA World Cup 2018
Tennis
Sabalenka makes winning start at Madrid Open
Olympic champion Zheng wins in Tokyo for third title of year
Sinner defeats Medvedev to reach first US Open semi-final
Athletics
Asif Mahmud joins symbolic marathon on Dhaka’s streets
Pantonix Tiger Run Dhaka-2025: registration is open for this year’s roar!
The end of Olympic escapism for gloomy France
Baseball
Travel
Malaysia targets 47m tourists including Bangladeshis next year
UK approves plans for new runway at Gatwick Airport
Saudi tourism unveils global campaign featuring Ronaldo
Destination
Al-Balad: A walk through time in Jeddah’s historic heart
Thailand offers visa-free policy for Sri Lankans: minister
China fully allows visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups via cruise ships
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
UK approves plans for new runway at Gatwick Airport
Int’l flight operations to start at Cox’s Bazar Airport in Oct: Sk Bashir
Korean Air purchases over 100 Boeing aircraft
Adventure
Seminar on ‘Youth Engagement in Adventure and Golf Tourism’ Highlights Role of Youth in Shaping Bangladesh’s Tourism Industry
Nepali teenager hailed as hero after climbing world’s 8,000 m peaks
Everest climber’s remains believed found after 100 years
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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October 6, 2025
Padma Bridge
Padma Bridge tolling goes digital: no stops required for vehicles
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 15, 2025
The Padma Bridge entered a new era of smart mobility today as the Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) system officially go live at 2 pm, allowing vehicles to cross without halting for toll payments....
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Deal signed for use of ETC system on Padma Bridge
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 1, 2025
An agreement to deploy the Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) system on the Padma Bridge was signed today by the Bangladesh Bridge Authority (BBA), Pubali Bank, Jamuna Bank, Dutch Bangla Bank, and Nagad. The principal guest at...
Taka 838.56 cr toll collected from Padma Bridge in 2024
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 5, 2025
In 2024, the Padma Bridge brought in the highest toll of Taka 838.56 crore for the Bangladesh Bridge Authority (BBA). Abu Saad Niloy, the Padma Multipurpose Bridge’s executive engineer, informed BSS that 67,36,478 cars paid the...
Train operation on Benapole-Dhaka route via Padma Bridge begins
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News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 25, 2024
Train service on Benapole-Dhaka route via Padma Bridge began as 768-seat capacity ‘Ruposhi Bangla Express’ made its maiden journey from Benapole to Dhaka today. The train left Benapole Railway Station for Dhaka at 3:00 pm with...
Test train reaches Khulna via Padma Bridge
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News Hour Correspondent
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Nov 25, 2024
Preparations for launching Dhaka-Khulna direct train service via Padma Bridge have proceeded one step forward as the last test run train reached Khulna at 1:10pm today. “The last trial train with the speed of around 100...
Padma bridge rail link a signature project of Belt and Road cooperation: China
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News Hour Correspondent
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Oct 16, 2023
According to Wang Wenbin, a spokesman for China’s foreign ministry, the Padma bridge rail link project is one of China’s trademark Belt and Road cooperation projects. This was remarked by him in response to a query...
Garments export from Mongla Port begins after Padma Bridge opening
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 28, 2022
Following the opening of the Padma Bridge, Dhaka’s garment producers today began exporting massive clothing goods via Mongla Port. According to a representative of the port authorities, the foreign vessel “MAERSK NESNA,” flying the flag of...
300 meters remaining to achieve much anticipated Padma Bridge
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News Hour Correspondent
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Nov 28, 2020
With the establishment of the 39th span, only 300 meters will remain to complete a 6,150-meter or 6.15 kilometers long much-awaited Padma Multipurpose Bridge, reports BSS. The span was placed over the pillars no. 10 and...
Ferry closed at night for safety of Padma bridge
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News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 29, 2020
State Minister for Ministry of Shipping Khalid Mahmud Chowdhury said it has been decided to stop night ferry service on the Shimulia-Kanthalbari route for the safety of the Padma Bridge under construction. He was speaking to...
First batch of steel girder arrives from Shanghai Port to Padma Bridge Rail Link Project site
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News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 26, 2020
After a long wait, the first batch of steel girders for use in the Padma Bridge Rail Link Project (PBRLP) has reached Chittagong port. This is a major step forward in the project considering the deadline...
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