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Global cocaine market hit new record highs: UNODC
South Korea’s Lee urges approval of $22.5 bn extra budget
August 5 to be observed as ‘July Mass Uprising Day’
Politics
Embattled Thai PM reshuffles cabinet as crisis rages
Iran’s FM arrives in Istanbul for Arab League meeting: media
Trump lands in Canada for G7 summit
War & Conflict
Trump whirlwind to test NATO summit unity
UN experts call on Iran, Israel to avoid harm to prison detainees
IAEA seeks access to Iran nuclear sites to ‘account for’ highly enriched uranium stockpiles
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
Forex reserves stands at $27.67b: BB
Bangladesh’s apparel exports to EU surge to $8.07b
Expatriates send $1.99b in remittances in first 21 days of June
Economy
Expatriates send $1.99b in remittances in first 21 days of June
Thai exports rose at their fastest pace for three years in May
British inflation eased less than expected in May
Corporate
10 Bangladeshi companies participate in Global Sourcing Expo in Sydney
Five shariah-based banks to be merged soon: BB governor
vivo Celebrates Father’s Day with “Moments with Dad” Photo Campaign
Stock Exchange
Asian stocks fell on Thursday
ACC files case against Shakib Al Hassan, 14 others for share scam
Oil prices jump after Trump’s warning, stocks extend gains
Forex
Forex reserves stands at $27.67b: BB
Expatriates send $1.99b in remittances in first 21 days of June
Forex reserves stands at $26.79b: BB
Development
UN Charter: a founding document violated and ignored
Zambian UN peacekeeper killed in Central African Republic
ADB to give $500m to stabilize, reform banking sector in Bangladesh
Environment
Norway launches flagship large-scale carbon capture and storage project
Water level in 28 rivers rises, 88 falls: FFWC
Kenya NGO saves turtles from nets, plastic and rising tides
Disaster
Education
United Arab Emirates to introduce artificial intelligence lessons for schoolchildren of all ages
Dhaka Flow Youth Fest Kicks Off at NSU
Thousands more children deprived of education as crisis in eastern DR Congo escalates
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
UN Charter: a founding document violated and ignored
Zambian UN peacekeeper killed in Central African Republic
UNDP supports digitalising judiciary, underpinning its independence, efficiency
NGO
The Kaiser and Wendy Zaman Fellowship is announced by BRAC
Bangladesh-America Maitree Project grants worth BDT 89 crore awarded to 18 local NGOs
Failed Human Rights Commission: Citizen-Led Reforms Demanded
Culture
Main Doctor in Matthew Perry Overdose Case to Plead Guilty to Ketamine Distribution
ACC files case against Shakib Al Hassan, 14 others for share scam
Yoga Beats Returns This International Yoga Day
Arts
‘Otopor, abar’ by Sheikh Lana
First-ever AI-driven design competition held
Saudi art biennale seeks to modernise Islamic tradition
Celebrity
Main Doctor in Matthew Perry Overdose Case to Plead Guilty to Ketamine Distribution
ACC files case against Shakib Al Hassan, 14 others for share scam
Two more BTS megastars released from South Korea military service
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
Joachim Trier’s “Sentimental Value” Earns Grand Prix at Cannes, Praised for Emotional Depth
France’s Deneuve joins 900+ cinema figures on Gaza petition: organiser
Oscars to add new award for stunts
Music
Two more BTS megastars released from South Korea military service
‘Otopor, abar’ by Sheikh Lana
Russia’s revived Soviet music contest to take place in September
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
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
Chief Adviser urges Meta to tackle disinformation more effectively
Japanese auto exports to the United States fell almost a quarter in May
Waymo applied for a permit to start testing its self-driving cars in New York City
Technology
Chief Adviser urges Meta to tackle disinformation more effectively
Malaysia sues Telegram over alleged malicious content
India grants licence to Musk’s Starlink
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
Japanese auto exports to the United States fell almost a quarter in May
Waymo applied for a permit to start testing its self-driving cars in New York City
Polestar to start delivering its electric vehicles in France this year
Space
SpaceX is set Tuesday for the next test flight of its Starship megarocket
China, Russia plan to build nuclear power station on moon
Spanish technology company GMV unveiled a GPS-like navigation system for the moon
Health
13 more Covid-19 cases reported in country
A new treatment nearly halves the risk of disease progression or death from a less common form of breast cancer
Philippine warned of a looming “public health emergency” as HIV infections soared
Disease
13 more Covid-19 cases reported in country
Multiple disease outbreaks heighten public health emergencies for children across Eastern and Southern Africa
France detected its first case of a new mpox virus
Doctor’s Opinion
Do you know about kidney disease?
We neglect primary HIV prevention at our peril
Pharmaceuticals
US state Hawaii accepted a $700 million settlement in its case against Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS) and Sanofi
Roche plans to invest $50 billion in the United States over the next five years
World better positioned against mpox than for Covid: vaccine alliance
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
Olympic balloon rises again in Paris
Japan’s Iwai wins Mexico crown for first LPGA title
Modric to leave Real Madrid after Club World Cup
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
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
Virgin Australia to raise A$685 million in an IPO
Vietnam’s Vietjet Air to buy 20 Airbus A330s: airline statement
Air Astra to Re-Launch Dhaka-Sylhet Flights Ahead of Eid-ul-Azha
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
Virgin Australia to raise A$685 million in an IPO
Vietnam’s Vietjet Air to buy 20 Airbus A330s: airline statement
Air Astra to Re-Launch Dhaka-Sylhet Flights Ahead of Eid-ul-Azha
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
Breaking News:
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London-bound plane crashes in India with 242 on board
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Funding hurdle at world’s biggest nature protection summit
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Putin welcomes BRICS leaders offering Ukraine mediation
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World better positioned against mpox than for Covid: vaccine alliance
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Sheikh Hasina resigned and left country
Date
June 27, 2025
Palestine
Israel to release 602 prisoners in Gaza swap Saturday: Palestinian NGO
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News Hour Correspondent
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Feb 22, 2025
According to the Palestinian Prisoners’ Club advocacy group, Israel would release 602 prisoners from prisons on Saturday as part of a hostage-prisoner exchange with Hamas as part of an ongoing truce agreement in Gaza. According to...
PLO Secretary General thanks CA for powerful speech on Palestine in D-8 Summit
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News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 19, 2024
Secretary General of the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO) Hussein Al Sheikh met Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on the sideline of the D-8 Summit in Cairo today. The Chief Adviser told the PLO leader that Bangladesh...
Palestine envoy seeks support to stop crimes committed by Israel
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News Hour Correspondent
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Nov 30, 2024
Yousef SY Ramadan, the ambassador of Palestine to Bangladesh, urged all nations to take decisive action today to stop Israel’s continued crimes against the Palestinian people, including genocide, displacement, and injustice. “The terrific conditions experienced by...
Dhaka reaffirms two-state solution for Palestine
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News Hour Correspondent
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Nov 7, 2024
Bangladesh’s steadfast and unwavering support for Palestine, especially its dedication to a two-state solution leading to independent Palestinian statehood, was reaffirmed today in Dhaka. According to a news statement, the support was reiterated when Yousef S.Y....
Bangladesh to continue support for Palestine, its people: Prof Yunus
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News Hour Correspondent
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Oct 1, 2024
Today, Professor Muhammad Yunus, the Chief Adviser, reiterated Bangladesh’s unwavering support for the State of Palestine and its citizens. When State of Palestine Ambassador Yousef Ramadan paid a courtesy call on the Chief Adviser of the...
UN adopts Bangladesh co-sponsored resolution against Israeli occupation of Palestine
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 19, 2024
The UN General Assembly’s 10th Emergency Special Session endorsed the ICJ advisory judgment declaring Israel’s occupation of the Palestinian territories illegal. The resolution was tabled by Palestine and co-sponsored by 53 countries, including Bangladesh, according to...
Israel kills top Palestinian militant as Gaza truce talks stumble
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News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 22, 2024
Following Israel’s Wednesday raid on Lebanon that claimed the life of a senior militant from Fatah’s armed branch, the Palestinian movement accused Israel of attempting to “ignite a regional war.” Khalid Maqdah was murdered in an...
Putin to hold talks with Palestinian president in Moscow
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News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 14, 2024
Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, will have discussions with Mahmoud Abbas, the president of Palestine, who arrived in Moscow on a formal visit the day before. The Kremlin’s press office earlier stated that in addition...
Palestinian health ministry says Israeli forces killed man in West Bank
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News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 14, 2024
The Israeli military claimed to have “neutralized” an attacker who had fired at an Israeli civilian, while the Palestinian health ministry reported that a Palestinian man had been shot dead by Israeli forces on Monday in...
Palestinian president to visit Russia on Monday
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News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 12, 2024
According to a Palestinian envoy, President Mahmud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority would meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow the next week to talk about the Gaza conflict. The Palestinian envoy in Moscow was...
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