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Former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh dies at 92
Russian scientists criticise oil spill cleanup
Yemeni rebels claim missile, drone attacks on Israel
Politics
Impeached South Korean president defies Christmas summons
South Korean opposition postpones decision to impeach acting president
China says Japan’s foreign minister to visit on Wednesday
War & Conflict
Yemeni rebels claim missile, drone attacks on Israel
Zelensky condemns Russian ‘inhumane’ Christmas attack on energy grid
Lebanon says Israeli air strike hits target in east
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
CATL to seek a listing in Hong Kong
South Korean retailer Shinsegae to set up a joint venture with Alibaba
New York state to fine fossil fuel companies $75 billion over the next 25 years to pay for damage caused to the climate
Economy
China revised upwards the size of its economy by 2.7%
The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits dipped to the lowest in a month last week
IMF reached a deal with Egypt allowing the country access to about $1.2 billion
Corporate
GP, Ericsson tie up to deliver better customer services
EBL to finance two ICDDR,B projects
China’s Hisense first sponsor of new Club World Cup
Stock Exchange
CATL to seek a listing in Hong Kong
Asia’s stocks rose in thin Boxing Day trade on Thursday
South Korean stocks tumbled on Monday
Forex
Gross forex reserves cross $24b: Bangladesh Bank
Dollar price hiked to Tk119.4 for remittance
Remittance hits 47-month high
Development
Food and nutrition crisis deepens across Sudan as famine identified in additional areas
Chinese business team expresses interest to invest in renewable energy
Contribute to nature conservation to make planet liveable: Rizwana
Environment
Chinese business team expresses interest to invest in renewable energy
Contribute to nature conservation to make planet liveable: Rizwana
Govt to ensure optimum use of climate budget: Rizwana
Disaster
Education
MoU signed between BUP, BU
Joyful and Creative Event for Children with Special Needs Held in Narayanganj
Australia to cap foreign student numbers at 270,000
Gender
Melinda French Gates donates $1bn for women’s issues
The Cannes Film Festival got rolling with a strong day for female representation
First Arab woman to graduate NASA training shoots for the Moon
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
Arbitrary arrests rife in South Sudan: UN
Dhaka invites UN secretary general to witness Bangladesh’s transformation
Dr Debapriya reappointed to United Nations CDP
NGO
Bangladesh-America Maitree Project grants worth BDT 89 crore awarded to 18 local NGOs
Failed Human Rights Commission: Citizen-Led Reforms Demanded
Joyful and Creative Event for Children with Special Needs Held in Narayanganj
Culture
Shomi Kaiser gets bail in murder attempt case
Taposh shown arrested in case for grabbing Gaan Bangla TV
Noted lyricist Abu Zafar no more
Arts
Banana taped to a wall sells for $6.2 mn in New York
Oriental Art Department’s annual exhibition began at DU
Van Gogh ‘Sunflowers’ brought together in London show
Celebrity
Shomi Kaiser gets bail in murder attempt case
Taposh shown arrested in case for grabbing Gaan Bangla TV
Noted lyricist Abu Zafar no more
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
Iran director in exile says ‘bittersweet’ to rep Germany at Oscars
Comedian Conan O’Brien to host Oscars
‘Venom’ still kills, topping North American box office
Music
Drake takes Kendrick Lamar rap feud to US courts
K-pop band NewJeans leaves label over ‘mistreatment’
Basel voters approve funding for Eurovision 2025: early results
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
Weeklong divisional book fair begins in Khulna on Nov 26
UK writer Samantha Harvey wins 2024 Booker with space novel
Discussion on novel ‘Buno Ol’ held at Bishwo Shahitto Kendro
Science
Toyota’s global production decreased for a 10th straight month in November
Japan Airlines reported a cyber attack which it said could impact flights
NASA’s pioneering Parker Solar Probe made history, flying closer to the Sun
Technology
Japan Airlines reported a cyber attack which it said could impact flights
Musk’s AI startup raises further $6 bn
Iran cyberspace council votes to lift ban on WhatsApp: state media
Gadgets
Capture the Perfect Shot with AI-powered vivo V40 Lite
Experience Professional Portrait Photography with vivo V40 5G
Colorado law protects brain data captured by gadgets
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
Toyota’s global production decreased for a 10th straight month in November
Ford Motor to donate $1 million and a fleet of vehicles to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s January inauguration
Toyota Motor decided to build a new factory to produce electric vehicles in China
Space
NASA’s pioneering Parker Solar Probe made history, flying closer to the Sun
Japanese startup’s space rocket launch fails
Japanese startup’s space rocket launch fails
Health
Nigeria launched an emergency response centre after recording 190 deaths from Lassa fever
WHO wants bird flu surveillance stepped up
Prof Yunus calls for redesigning global healthcare system
Disease
Nigeria launched an emergency response centre after recording 190 deaths from Lassa fever
WHO wants bird flu surveillance stepped up
US reports first bird flu case detected in pig
Doctor’s Opinion
Do you know about kidney disease?
We neglect primary HIV prevention at our peril
Pharmaceuticals
World better positioned against mpox than for Covid: vaccine alliance
WHO warns of antivenom shortages amid snake bite scourge
Finland plans to offer preemptive bird flu vaccination
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
Rybakina ready to put Ivanisevic insight to the test at United Cup
Guardiola confident of Haaland revival if Man City ‘play better’
Trott stays on as Afghanistan coach after historic year
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
Trott stays on as Afghanistan coach after historic year
Bangladesh suffer 201-run defeat to Windies in 1st Test
Mominul enters 10K club in first class cricket
BPL
IPL
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Football
Guardiola confident of Haaland revival if Man City ‘play better’
SAFE winning women football players are given a reception by the Army and BOA
FIFA report praises Saudi Arabia 2034 World Cup bid
FIFA World Cup 2018
Tennis
Olympic champion Zheng wins in Tokyo for third title of year
Sinner defeats Medvedev to reach first US Open semi-final
Djokovic admits to ‘worst tennis ever’ in shock US Open exit
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
Japan Airlines reported a cyber attack which it said could impact flights
Royal Jordanian Airlines to launch direct flight from Amman to Dhaka
Saudia expands operations in Bangladesh
Destination
Thailand offers visa-free policy for Sri Lankans: minister
China fully allows visa-free entry of foreign tourist groups via cruise ships
Nepalis demand safeguards a decade after deadly Everest disaster
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
Japan Airlines reported a cyber attack which it said could impact flights
Royal Jordanian Airlines to launch direct flight from Amman to Dhaka
Saudia expands operations in Bangladesh
Adventure
Nepali teenager hailed as hero after climbing world’s 8,000 m peaks
Everest climber’s remains believed found after 100 years
Record-breaking Nepali teen eyes final 8,000-metre peak
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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Sheikh Hasina resigned and left country
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Jailed Myanmar leader Suu Kyi moved to house arrest: source
Date
December 27, 2024
Rain
Moderately heavy to heavy falls in parts of country
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 16, 2024
Most locations over two divisions, many over one division, and a few over five divisions are likely to see light to moderate rain or thundershowers with brief gusts of wind. Some locations over Rangpur, Rajshahi, and...
China prepares for heavy rain as typhoon nears Shanghai
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 15, 2024
As a powerful typhoon reached China’s densely populated eastern seaboard on Sunday, authorities made plans for significant rainfall. According to Beijing’s emergency management ministry, typhoon Bebinca was predicted to make landfall between Sunday night and Monday...
Rain ruins opening day of series-deciding Test
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News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 30, 2024
The second and final Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh was canceled today due to heavy rain and a muddy outfield at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on the opening day of play. The players were forced to stay...
Rain with gusty wind likely over country
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 13, 2024
Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at many places over seven divisions and at a few places over Chattogram division. “Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty...
Dubai reels from floods chaos after record rains
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News Hour Correspondent
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Apr 17, 2024
As the opulent financial hub reeled from record rainfall on Wednesday, passengers at the airport were advised to avoid Dubai due to flooding on the city’s massive roadways. Massive backups formed on six-lane motorways on Tuesday...
Rain meddles in the Tigers’ second Twenty20 matchup with New Zealand
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News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 29, 2023
After heavy rain forced the cancellation of today’s second game at Bay Oval in Maunt Maunganui, Bangladesh’s attempt to win the three-match T20 International series against New Zealand was postponed. Thanks to their five-wicket victory in...
Rain washes out WTA Finals semi-final
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Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Nov 5, 2023
The world number one Aryna Sabalenka and her opponent Iga Swiatek’s WTA Finals semi-final washed out on Saturday due to torrential rain, the WTA reported. After just three games of the opening set, the Cancun match...
Scotland soaked in ‘month’s rain in 24 hours’
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News Hour Correspondent
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Oct 8, 2023
Police and rail officials reported that motorists had to be flown to safety on Saturday as parts of Scotland experienced a month’s worth of rain in a single day. Ten drivers were rescued after being stranded...
BMD predicts more rain across country in next 3 days
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News Hour Correspondent
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Oct 8, 2023
More rain is expected in Dhaka during the next 72 hours, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), which issued its forecast at 9:00 am on Sunday. “Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary...
Rain washes out second ODI in Sylhet after Bangladesh post record total
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 20, 2023
In Sylhet on Monday, the second One-Day International of the three-match series between Bangladesh and Ireland was called off due to heavy weather. Mushfiqur Rahim, Litton Das, and Naimul Hossain Shanto had outstanding batting performances as...
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