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Nissan announces 9,000 job cuts, slashes sales forecast
Govt to ensure Garo’s rights on land: Rizwana
Biman offers free flight for injured student’s treatment in Thailand
Politics
In the end, women did not save Harris at ballot box
British envoy calls on Chief Justice
Israel’s opposition slams Netanyahu for sacking minister
War & Conflict
Turkey presses UN for arms embargo on Israel in joint letter
Gaza rescuers say 30 killed in separate Israeli strikes
Joint Russia sea drills signal start of Indonesian foreign policy shift
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
Nissan announces 9,000 job cuts, slashes sales forecast
Bitcoin hits new all-time high, surpassing $76,000
Ryanair reported falling net profit for the Q2
Economy
Bitcoin hits new all-time high, surpassing $76,000
Turkish inflation inches down to 48.6% in October: official
UK’s Labour government hikes taxes in first budget
Corporate
EBL to finance two ICDDR,B projects
China’s Hisense first sponsor of new Club World Cup
BRAC Bank launches leadership programme for women
Stock Exchange
Most Asian markets turned lower on Tuesday
The Beijing Stock Exchange to help small and medium-sized tech companies
Asian markets mostly fell on Wednesday
Forex
Dollar price hiked to Tk119.4 for remittance
Remittance hits 47-month high
Forex reserves cross $27b: Bangladesh Bank
Development
Over 420,000 children affected by record-breaking drought in the Amazon region
Vaccine doses allocated to nine African countries hardest hit by mpox surge
Spanish region says 93 missing after devastating floods
Environment
Spanish region says 93 missing after devastating floods
Rezwana for proper utilisation of climate fund
Govt, UNDP join hands to launch local adaptation initiatives in 5 agro-ecological zones
Disaster
Education
Australia to cap foreign student numbers at 270,000
Prof Niaz Ahmed Khan appointed as Dhaka University VC
HSC exams likely to resume Sept 11
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
Turkey presses UN for arms embargo on Israel in joint letter
UN urges ‘realistic’ solution in Western Sahara
The UN mission in Lebanon targeted 30 times in October: UN
NGO
Discussion Meeting on Palliative Care Held in Narayanganj to Raise Public Awareness and Support
BRAC Healthcare is now open in Siddheswari
Algeria has turned back 20,000 migrants to Niger this year: NGO
Culture
Discussion on novel ‘Buno Ol’ held at Bishwo Shahitto Kendro
Music giant Quincy Jones dies at 91
Music titan Quincy Jones dies aged 91
Arts
Van Gogh ‘Sunflowers’ brought together in London show
Colombian underwater ‘art gallery’ serves as coral home
Colombian art gallery ‘art gallery’ serves as coral home
Celebrity
Music giant Quincy Jones dies at 91
Angelina Jolie to be honoured with Performer Tribute at Gotham Awards
Trump accused of groping model he met through Jeffrey Epstein
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
‘Venom’ still kills, topping North American box office
Disney announces ‘Prince Charming’ film with Paul King at the helm
Sega ninja game ‘Shinobi’ gets movie treatment
Music
Music titan Quincy Jones dies aged 91
Swiss region set to vote over cost of hosting Eurovision 2025
Singer Shujeo Shyam no more
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
Discussion on novel ‘Buno Ol’ held at Bishwo Shahitto Kendro
Han Kang’s books sell out in South Korea after Nobel win
Nobel literature jury may go for non-Western writer
Science
Mobile phone operators hail govt move to introduce satellite internet
Nissan announced 9,000 job cuts
Stellantis to lay off 1,100 workers at its Jeep factory in Toledo, Ohio
Technology
Mobile phone operators hail govt move to introduce satellite internet
Meta shows strong growth as AI spending surges
Swedish Ambassador and Bangladesh’s Foreign Secretary Forge New Pathways for Green Transition and AI Collaboration
Gadgets
Experience Professional Portrait Photography with vivo V40 5G
Colorado law protects brain data captured by gadgets
China’s Xiaomi to enter cut-throat EV market for the first time
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
Nissan announced 9,000 job cuts
Stellantis to lay off 1,100 workers at its Jeep factory in Toledo, Ohio
Forecast of Q3 profit missed by Hyundai Motor
Space
Russia launched 55 satellites into orbit on Tuesday
Eutelsat launched 20 satellites for its communications network on Sunday
NASA’s Europa Clipper probe blasted off bound for icy moon of Jupiter to discover the possibility of life
Health
Discussion Meeting on Palliative Care Held in Narayanganj to Raise Public Awareness and Support
EBL to finance two ICDDR,B projects
US reports first bird flu case detected in pig
Disease
US reports first bird flu case detected in pig
Australia sees a rapid rise in mpox cases in the past three months
World better positioned against mpox than for Covid: vaccine alliance
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
Bangladesh suffer 92-run defeat to Afghanistan in 1st ODI
Atletico stun PSG in Champions League with last-gasp Correa winner
Salah drops Liverpool contract hint
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 suffer 92-run defeat to Afghanistan in 1st ODI
Shakib likely to miss Afghanistan series
Bangladesh taste second worst defeat in their Test history
BPL
IPL
ICC Cricket World Cup 2019
Football
Atletico stun PSG in Champions League with last-gasp Correa winner
Salah drops Liverpool contract hint
Children of football legend Maradona unveil memorial site plans
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
Ryanair profit falls as ticket prices drop
Ethiopian Airlines set to touch Dhaka’s runway on Sunday
Air Astra becomes member of the IATA within two years of launching commercial operations
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
Ryanair profit falls as ticket prices drop
Ethiopian Airlines set to touch Dhaka’s runway on Sunday
Air Astra becomes member of the IATA within two years of launching commercial operations
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
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Funding hurdle at world’s biggest nature protection summit
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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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November 8, 2024
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ADB, B.Grimm Power extend support for sustainable Renewable power source in ASEAN
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News Hour Correspondent
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Feb 23, 2018
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) marked a loan equivalent of up with $235 million to B.Grimm Power Public Company Limited (B.Grimm Power), one of the biggest power makers based in Thailand, to create and upgrade sustainable...
ADB adds 2 more Vietnamese banks to trade finance program
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News Hour Correspondent
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May 24, 2017
News Hour: The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Trade Finance Program (TFP) and two Vietnamese banks — An Binh Joint-Stock Bank (ABBANK) and Tien Phong Commercial Joint-Stock Bank (TPBank) — today signed agreements enabling the program to...
Projects signed to improve livelihoods and services, preserve environment, and promote gender equality
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News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 26, 2016
News Hour: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of Mongolia today signed three grant agreements totaling $4.8 million for projects to promote gender equality, provide affordable sanitation for low-income communities in the capital, and...
ADB, Kyrgyz Republic sign agreement to complete Toktogul Hydropower Plant upgrade
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News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 14, 2016
News Hour The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic have signed the loan agreement for the third and final phase of support to rehabilitate the Toktogul hydropower plant and increase the...
$1 billion financing support to expand Azerbaijan gas field
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News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 8, 2016
News Hour: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide $1 billion in private and public sector assistance to expand Azerbaijan’s Shah Deniz II, one of the world’s largest gas fields. The assistance comprises a $500 million...
Cook Islands got loan to improve Cook Islands’ disaster resilience
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News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 5, 2016
News Hour: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is providing a NZ$13.95 million (around $10 million) policy-based loan from its Ordinary Capital Resources to fund the Cook Islands Disaster Resilience Program which will rapidly make available financing...
15 Banks got recognized for Trade Finance Awards
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 8, 2016
News Hour: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced the winners of its second annual Trade Finance Program (TFP) Awards, at a ceremony today in Singapore. The awards recognize 15 leading partner banks for their role in...
Ingrid van Wees appointed as new ADB Vice-President
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Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Sep 7, 2016
News Hour: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Ingrid van Wees as Vice-President for Finance and Risk Management. Ms. van Wees will be responsible for the overall management of the operations of the Office of...
ADB launches essay competition in Cambodia to mark 50th anniversary
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Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Aug 1, 2016
News Hour: The Asian Development Bank (ADB), in collaboration with the National University of Management, is launching an essay competition for local university students, focusing on ADB’s assistance to date in promoting sustained and inclusive economic...
Sri Lanka and ADB singed a 2 million dollar agreement for relief fund
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Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Jun 16, 2016
News Hour: The Government of Sri Lanka and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) today signed a $2 million grant agreement to finance relief efforts in the country following the recent floods and landslides which claimed the...
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