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UAE says air defences responding to missile, drone attack
Trump makes stark threat to Iran after US airman rescued
UK trade envoy visits Dhaka to boost ties
Politics
Denmark votes in close election, outgoing PM tipped to win
Upcoming parliamentary sessions will restore public trust: Salahuddin
Chinese Ambassador to Bangladesh Yao Wen paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Tarique Rahman
War & Conflict
UAE says air defences responding to missile, drone attack
White House seeks $1.5 tn defense budget as Iran war drives costs
Iraq summons US, Iran representatives after deadly strikes
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
UK trade envoy visits Dhaka to boost ties
BEPZA inks $24.03m deal with South Korean Company
NVIDIA’s chief expects revenue of $1 trillion through 2027
Economy
Inflow of remittances in Bangladesh witnessed a year-on-year growth of 50.1 percent reaching US$1,526 million in the first eight days of March
Oil prices pushed higher while stocks dropped as investors tracked developments on the sixth day of the Middle East war
South Korea’s president ordered the activation of a $68 billion market stabilization fund
Corporate
Banglalink, Berger Paints partner to empower female painters
Samsung Electronics posts record profit on AI demand
Nestle recalls infant formula in several European countries
Stock Exchange
The Dubai and Abu Dhabi stock exchanges reopened sharply lower on Wednesday
Asian equity markets plunged again on Wednesday
Stock markets in Asia and Europe reached record highs on Wednesday as AI concerns ease
Forex
Bangladesh Bank buys $55m through dollar auction
Green shipbuilding can be the next forex giant after RMG: Adilur
Forex reserves stands at $27.67b: BB
Development
Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes off north Indonesia: USGS
Govt considers online classes for metropolitan educational institutions: Milon
Govt to offer Tk 1 million loan for students studying abroad: Nur
Environment
Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes off north Indonesia: USGS
Brazil’s new climate plan targets deforestation
Youth Protest at Dhaka University Demands Protection of Phuljor and Karatoa Rivers
Disaster
Education
Govt considers online classes for metropolitan educational institutions: Milon
Govt to offer Tk 1 million loan for students studying abroad: Nur
Bangladesh, China pledge to strengthen education, technology ties
Gender
From Aid to Accountability: Maliha Khan’s Call to Rebuild Global Development
Women’s health, empowerment key to sustainable development: Rizwana Hasan
New generation of Afghan women shift from burqa
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
WFP Invites Supporters to Participate in Ramadan Raising Money to Fight Hunger and Strengthen Bangladesh’s Resilience
Japan Contributes USD 6.7 Million to WFP to Support Rohingya Refugees and Host Communities in Cox’s Bazar
Young artists honoured in global contest celebrating World Wildlife Day 2026
NGO
Twenty retail executives and BRAC collaborate
Transparency International (TI) condemns Brazilian government attacks on TI Brazil
Applications open for BRIDGE Returnship Programme
Culture
BTS draws over 100,000 fans to Seoul comeback concert: label
Zendaya, Tom Holland, “wedding has happened”, claims stylist Law Roach
Poet Mohon Raihan to get Bangla Academy Literary Award on Mar 2
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
BTS draws over 100,000 fans to Seoul comeback concert: label
Zendaya, Tom Holland, “wedding has happened”, claims stylist Law Roach
The Cure guitarist and keyboard player Perry Bamonte dies aged 65
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
Golden Globes viewership shrinks again
Trump slams return of Jimmy Kimmel show, says he may ‘test ABC’
Jimmy Kimmel show to return Tuesday
Movie
Political drama overshadows Berlin Film Festival finale
Netflix made a mostly cash offer to buy Warner Bros Discovery
Clooney and Netflix team up for Venice festival spotlight
Music
BTS draws over 100,000 fans to Seoul comeback concert: label
Legendary Bangladeshi folk singer Farida Parveen dies
Russian composer Rodion Shchedrin dies aged 92: Bolshoi
Photography
Exhibition on Khaleda Zia’s life and struggle held at Cox’s Bazar beach
16 day Chobi Mela begins in Bangladesh
Mountaineers’ ‘From Sea to Summit’ Exhibition Inaugurated at National Museum
Literature
Poet Mohon Raihan to get Bangla Academy Literary Award on Mar 2
Kazi Nazrul Islam’s works now available in English
Publication Festival and Discussion Meeting Held for Kothar Kagoj Hemonto edition 1432
Science
Mitsubishi Motors to launch updated Outlander PHEV in Canada
Nissan named Best for Standard Assist & Safety Features in 2026 Parents Best Family Car Awards
Toyota and Lexus to introduce Treehouse to simplify customers’ home EV charger installation
Technology
YouTube suffered a widespread outage on late Tuesday
Latam-GPT: a Latin American AI to combat US-centric bias
Waymo raises $16 bn to fuel global robotaxi expansion
Gadgets
Samsung launched its first triple-folding phone Galaxy Z TriFold on Tuesday
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
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
Mitsubishi Motors to launch updated Outlander PHEV in Canada
Nissan named Best for Standard Assist & Safety Features in 2026 Parents Best Family Car Awards
Toyota and Lexus to introduce Treehouse to simplify customers’ home EV charger installation
Space
Bezos’s Blue Origin to ‘pause’ space tourism to focus on Moon efforts
NASA moves moon rocket to launch pad ahead of Artemis 2 mission
Astronauts leave ISS in first-ever medical evacuation
Health
Nationwide measles vaccination to begin on May 3: health minister
KLAS Research, Healthcare Technology Research Company, Reports 100% of respondents said they would repurchase the Firstpass platform from Vectramind Health.
Parents’ Meeting in Feni Stresses:”Clubfoot is Not a Curse; Regular Treatment Ensures Full Recovery”
Disease
Parents’ Meeting in Feni Stresses:”Clubfoot is Not a Curse; Regular Treatment Ensures Full Recovery”
12 fresh dengue cases detected overnight in Bangladesh, health official said
Clubfoot is Not a Curse; it’s a Call for Care: Overcoming Stigma in Bangladesh
Doctor’s Opinion
Do you know about kidney disease?
We neglect primary HIV prevention at our peril
Pharmaceuticals
Novo Nordisk & Arogga join hands to improve patient convenience
Bayer in $1.3 bn deal for cancer drug candidate
AstraZeneca quarterly net profit jumps on record US growth
Health Article
Brain stimulation can boost math learning in people with weaker neural connections
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
Sports
The SAFF-winning Bangladesh team to get a reception
Aminul greets the Bangladesh cricket team over the win against Pakistan
Aminul Haque urges corporate bodies to support development of sports sector
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
Bangladesh out to deny Afghanistan ODI sweep
Akbar named captain for Bangladesh Emerging team’ series against South Africa
Bangladesh to visit UAE for two T20Is
BPL
IPL
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Football
The SAFF-winning Bangladesh team to get a reception
26-member squad named ahead of AFC Women’s Asian Cup
Kudus scores as Ghana qualify for 2026 World Cup
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
Air China resumes flights to North Korea after a 6-year pause
Biman to resume Dhaka-Sylhet-Manchester flights from July
Biman provides rebooking and refunds for halted flights throughout the Middle East
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
voco hotels by IHG opens it’s largest hotel in Americas in Times Square
Unique Group to open two Indian chain hotels in Dhaka
IHCL announces the opening of Vivanta in Ahmedabad, Gujrat
Aviation
Air China resumes flights to North Korea after a 6-year pause
Biman to resume Dhaka-Sylhet-Manchester flights from July
Biman provides rebooking and refunds for halted flights throughout the Middle East
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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April 8, 2026
PM
IMF Asia and Pacific director calls on PM
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 24, 2026
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman received a courtesy call today from Krishna Srinivasan, the director of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Asia and Pacific Department (APD). According to Prime Minister’s Press Secretary Saleh Shibly, the IMF representative...
PM holds meeting with ruling party lawmakers at JS
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 11, 2026
Today, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman met with parliamentarians from the ruling party at the city’s Jatiya Sangsad Secretariat. The meeting was held at the Parliament Secretariat’s West Block at 11:00 a.m. According to sources at the...
PM to avoid lavish iftar programmes, considering the overall situation
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 6, 2026
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has decided to avoid joining grand iftar programmes this year considering the overall situation in the country. The premier will attend only two iftar mahfils at the State Guest House Jamuna here...
Chiefs of three services call on PM
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News Hour Correspondent
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Feb 20, 2026
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman received a courtesy call from the heads of the three services today. General Waker-Uz-Zaman, the Chief of Army Staff, Admiral M. Nazmul Hassan, the Chief of Naval Staff, and Marshal Hasan Mahmood...
Japan PM Takaichi says she sleeps only 2-4 hours a night
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News Hour Correspondent
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Nov 15, 2025
Sanae Takaichi, the prime minister of Japan, claimed on Thursday that she only gets two to four hours of sleep each night. She has also come under fire for pushing workers to put in excessive amounts...
New Canada PM seeks ‘reliable’ Europe allies after Trump threats
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 19, 2025
As he began a transatlantic journey on Monday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that his nation was looking to strengthen its connections with “reliable” European friends after the United States, its southern neighbor, threatened his...
Nationwide mayhem was a conspiracy to destroy economy: PM
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 27, 2024
The nation’s chaos, according to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, was a part of a plot to totally destroy the economy and turn Bangladesh back into a nation of beggars. “It might be their conspiracy to make...
PM arrives in New Delhi on two-day state visit
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 15, 2024
Following an invitation from her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina came here this afternoon for a two-day state visit. At 3:29 p.m. (local time), a Biman Bangladesh Airlines aircraft carrying the prime minister...
India’s Modi sworn in as PM for third term
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jun 10, 2024
After less-than-expected election results left him dependent on coalition partners for government, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi took the oath of office on Sunday for a third term. During a ceremony to officially mark his takeover...
President, PM pay homage to language heroes
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News Hour Correspondent
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Feb 21, 2024
President Mohammed Shahabuddin and Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina have paid rich tributes to the martyrs of the historic Language Movement marking the Amar Ekushey and the International Mother Language Day. Both the Head of the State...
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