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Osamu Suzuki, longtime chair of Japan’s Suzuki, dies aged 94
Bangladesh named Economist’s ‘Country of the Year 2024’
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus condoles former Indian PM Manmohan Singh’s death
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
Pakistani military convicts 60 more civilians of pro-Khan unrest
Yemeni rebels claim missile, drone attacks on Israel
Zelensky condemns Russian ‘inhumane’ Christmas attack on energy grid
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
Osamu Suzuki, longtime chair of Japan’s Suzuki, dies aged 94
CATL to seek a listing in Hong Kong
South Korean retailer Shinsegae to set up a joint venture with Alibaba
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
Networking Meeting with Journalists to Raise Awareness on Palliative Care Held in Narayanganj
Food and nutrition crisis deepens across Sudan as famine identified in additional areas
Chinese business team expresses interest to invest in renewable energy
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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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
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Jailed Myanmar leader Suu Kyi moved to house arrest: source
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December 28, 2024
Rakuten Viber
Rakuten Viber unlocks AI capabilities with its new chatbot
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News Hour Correspondent
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Feb 9, 2023
Rakuten Viber has launched a new chatbot, AI Chat & Create, providing users easy access to AI text and image generators. By integrating advanced models of generative AI, such as DALL-E and Davinci, the Viber app...
Rakuten Viber’s Cricket Fiesta makes a comeback ahead of Asia and World Cup 2022
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 7, 2022
Rakuten Viber is back with the ‘Cricket Fiesta’ ahead of Asia and World Cup 2022, comprising fun activities including Cricket Asia Cup Quiz, Cricket Vibes Channel takeovers, special Cricket Talks episodes, and the launch of the...
CEO Ofir Eyal leads Viber to super app category with launch of Payments service
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News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 21, 2022
New Rakuten Viber Chief Executive Officer Ofir Eyal is bringing the popular communications app to the fintech category as it’s determined to offer users more than its core messaging and calling features, a critical move to...
Rakuten Viber launched Augmented Reality infused in-app camera, Viber Lens in Bangladesh
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News Hour Correspondent
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Oct 17, 2021
Viber, one of the world’s leading apps for free and easy communication, has recently launched Viber lens in Bangladesh. The feature is integrated with Augmented Reality (AR) in the in-app camera to take daily conversations with...
Rakuten Viber partners with Snap to introduce AR Lenses to it’s messaging platform
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 1, 2021
Rakuten Viber will bring the magic of Augmented Reality (AR) Lenses to its application through a partnership with Snap Inc. In addition, to cater to the growing number of users in Bangladesh, Viber will also be...
Rakuten Viber expands group video calls for up to 30 participants to support meetings and family gatherings
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News Hour Correspondent
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Apr 29, 2021
Led by the desire to support local communities, the leading messaging app in Bangladesh for free and secure communication, Viber has announced to expand its group video calls capacity to up to 30 participants on one...
Rakuten Viber comes up with idea to celebrate Shubho Noboborsho virtually
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News Hour Correspondent
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Apr 13, 2021
Rakuten Viber has recently taken an initiative to celebrate Bangla Noboborsho (new year) virtually so that the celebration does not remain incomplete while maintaining social distance amidst the pandemic. To that end, Viber has, of late,...
Viber CEO expressed dissatisfaction with WhatsApp privacy update
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jan 16, 2021
Rakuten Viber, one of the world’s leading apps for free and easy communication, expresses outrage over WhatsApp’s latest privacy update. While in the past, WhatsApp users could opt-out of the app sharing their number with Facebook,...
Rakuten Viber accelerates growth amid uncertain first half of 2020
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News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 28, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought a lot of uncertainties in many industries. While losses are countless and impactful, the wins though not as many have also provided a ray of hope amid gloomy business forecasts. However,...
Rakuten Viber launches campaign to fight world hunger amid COVID-19 crisis
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News Hour Correspondent
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Aug 11, 2020
Rakuten Viber, one of the world’s leading apps for free and easy communication, announces the launch of its campaign to help organizations fighting global hunger in the wake of widespread COVID-19-induced food shortages. With a brand...
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