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Standard Chartered executes first INR-BDT transaction for Unilever
Shares of BTS agents plunge after audit announcement
Malaysia military helicopters crash, killing 10 crews
Politics
Qatar Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani leaves Dhaka
Portugal poised to celebrate 50 years of democracy
Landslide win for pro-China leader’s party in Maldives vote
War & Conflict
North Korea’s Kim oversees ‘nuclear counterattack’ drill
UK’s Sunak to announce Ukraine aid during visit to Poland
Japan’s defence ministry says North Korea launches a’suspected ballistic missile’
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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Book Review
Business
Standard Chartered executes first INR-BDT transaction for Unilever
Shares of BTS agents plunge after audit announcement
IFC, Bangladesh Bank sign cooperation agreement to boost digital payment adoption
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
Standard Chartered executes first INR-BDT transaction for Unilever
Disclaimer added in bKash apps to make ‘Send Money’ more secure
Tesla, Starlink entry on agenda when Musk heads to India
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
Meaningful action to prevent the use of explosive weapons in populated areas could almost halve number of child casualties in conflicts
Taiwan hit by numerous quakes, strongest reaching 6.3 magnitude
In Brazil, hopes to use AI to save wildlife from roadkill fate
Environment
Taiwan hit by numerous quakes, strongest reaching 6.3 magnitude
In Brazil, hopes to use AI to save wildlife from roadkill fate
Indonesia lowers volcano alert level, reopens nearby airport
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
WHO approves Simpler cholera vaccine
Humanitarian efforts in Gaza doomed without durable ceasefire: Russia’s UN envoy
UN officials in Lebanon urge Israel border de-escalation
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
Shares of BTS agents plunge after audit announcement
Two arrested for firing at Salman Khan’s home
Salman Rushdie to release ‘Knife’ memoir recounting stabbing
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
Shares of BTS agents plunge after audit announcement
Two arrested for firing at Salman Khan’s home
Welcome to the Beyonce rodeo: New Country Album Drops to praise
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
‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ from Marvel steal the show at CinemaCon
Algerian film industry vies for revival after decades of neglect
A-bomb saga ‘Oppenheimer’ finally opens in Japan
Music
Welcome to the Beyonce rodeo: New Country Album Drops to praise
Madonna to end ‘Celebration’ tour with free Copacabana show
Italian pianist Maurizio Pollini dies at 82
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
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
Honda to invest 4.2 billion reais in its Itirapina plant in Brazil by 2030
Technology
Disclaimer added in bKash apps to make ‘Send Money’ more secure
Apple announces Vietnam spending boost as CEO visits Hanoi
X gives free blue check to big follower accounts
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
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
Honda to invest 4.2 billion reais in its Itirapina plant in Brazil by 2030
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
Family Planning Commodity Shortages in Bangladesh: Implications for All
H5N1 strain of bird flu found in milk: WHO
WHO approves Simpler cholera vaccine
Disease
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
AI-SAROSH is hosting Workshop on “Artificial Intelligence for Sexual and Reproductive Health for South Asia”
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
Nadal signs up for 2024 Laver Cup in Berlin
Nagad hands over promised Taka 20 lakh to BPL champions Barishal
Morikawa grabs share of RBC Heritage lead but Scheffler lurks
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
Nagad hands over promised Taka 20 lakh to BPL champions Barishal
Mushtaq Ahmed appointed Bangladesh spin bowling coach
England spin great Derek Underwood dead at 78
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
Brazilian planemaker Embraer delivered 25 aircraft
Nepalis demand safeguards a decade after deadly Everest disaster
Australia sees a fall in annual food consumption for the first time
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
Brazilian planemaker Embraer delivered 25 aircraft
US officials probing Boeing whistleblower claims on 787, 777
US-Bangla Airlines adds 2nd wide-body aircraft
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
Breaking News:
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Jailed Myanmar leader Suu Kyi moved to house arrest: source
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Baltimore bridge collapsed
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PM Sheikh Hasina to hand over ‘Ekushey Padak-2024’ today
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WEF Global Risk Report 2024: Bangladesh economy faces five risks
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Bangladesh Election Commission sets Jan 7 for next polls
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April 24, 2024
Poverty
Poverty, inequality, food insecurity rise in urban areas: Sanem
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News Hour Correspondent
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Feb 26, 2024
According to the South Asian Network on Economic Modeling (Sanem), the twin shocks of the coronavirus epidemic and price spiral have caused food security to diminish, inequality to increase, and poverty to rise in Bangladesh over...
165 million people fell into poverty in 3 years of crisis: UN
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 14, 2023
According to the United Nations, 165 million people have fallen into poverty since 2020 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the cost-of-living issue, and the war in Ukraine. The organization is calling for a halt...
The number of Afghans in poverty nearly doubled to 34 million under Taliban rule, UN says
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News Hour Correspondent
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Apr 22, 2023
The number of Afghans in poverty nearly doubled to 34 million as the nation was racked by the collapse of the US-backed government and the Taliban takeover, the United Nations said Tuesday. Vast foreign subsidies were...
Egyptians hit by soaring food prices as crisis bites
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 4, 2023
Egypt’s public unhappiness has been rising for months due to a severe currency shortage and skyrocketing food costs. But for many, a state agency’s advice on how to save money was the tipping point. Families have...
130 mln Arab population in poverty: UN
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 1, 2023
One-third of the population of the Arab region, excluding the members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and Libya, suffers from poverty, according to a poll released by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for...
According to the UN, the Ukraine war has made 4 million children poor
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News Hour Correspondent
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Oct 17, 2022
The UN children’s agency said Monday that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the resulting economic fallout have thrown four million children into poverty across eastern Europe and Central Asia. “Children are bearing the heaviest burden of...
BracU launches ‘Mushtaque Chowdhury Chair in Health and Poverty’
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 8, 2021
Dr. Atonu Rabbani has been named the inaugural ‘Mushtaque Chowdhury Professor of Health and Poverty’ by BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health, BRAC University, with effect from September 1, 2021. This prestigious chair was...
Art Camp organized in Bangladesh to recognize hidden poverty dimensions
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Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Mar 10, 2021
A three-day-long Art Camp and dissemination session held in Bangladesh to recognize the findings of a research program titled “The Hidden Dimensions of Poverty“. Mati Bangladesh NGO Organized the program in Huzurikanda, Sherpur from March 7-9...
Dissemination workshop to held on Bangladeshi perspectives on Hidden dimension of poverty
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Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Mar 1, 2021
The first-ever dissemination workshop to hold physically to disseminate the findings of Bangladeshi perspectives on the Hidden dimension of poverty research, on next Sunday (7 March 2021). Due to the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide, The programs were...
PKSF’s Prosperity programme working for sustainable poverty alleviation
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News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 10, 2020
If people are poor or extremely poor, it is because they lack choices, and Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation (PKSF) is relentlessly working to diversify their choices and come out of extreme poverty, PKSF Chairman Dr Qazi Kholiquzzaman...
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