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Albania announced a one-year ban on TikTok
14 injured after Israel hit by Yemen-launched ‘projectile’
Guardiola confident of Haaland revival if Man City ‘play better’
Politics
S. Korean leader’s legal team says Yoon ‘did not commit insurrection’
Iran lawmakers request changes to strict hijab bill: media
Reform is continuous democratic process: Amir Khasru
War & Conflict
14 injured after Israel hit by Yemen-launched ‘projectile’
58 families receive financial aid from July Shaheed Smrity Foundation
S. Korean leader’s legal team says Yoon ‘did not commit insurrection’
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
Singapore Post dismissed its chief executive and two other senior managers
Starbucks workers expanded their strike to four more U.S. cities
Volkswagen announced sweeping changes to its German operations, including more than 35,000 future job cuts
Economy
Malaysia’s exports increased for the second consecutive month
Inflation in the 20-nation eurozone rebounded a little less than previously estimated in November
U.S. retail sales increased more than expected in November
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
South Korean stocks tumbled on Monday
Asian markets mostly fell on Friday
Equities extended losses in Seoul on Thursday
Forex
Dollar price hiked to Tk119.4 for remittance
Remittance hits 47-month high
Forex reserves cross $27b: Bangladesh Bank
Development
ADB to provide $ 600m policy-based loan
Bangladesh, IMF reach staff-level agreement for 3rd review of loan programmes
Arbitrary arrests rife in South Sudan: UN
Environment
Govt to ensure optimum use of climate budget: Rizwana
At least 90,000 children impacted as Cyclone Chido hits hard in Mozambique
Floods displace 122,000 people in Malaysia
Disaster
Education
Joyful and Creative Event for Children with Special Needs Held in Narayanganj
Australia to cap foreign student numbers at 270,000
Prof Niaz Ahmed Khan appointed as Dhaka University VC
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
China’s Nio to launch its new Firefly electric vehicle brand in Europe early in the first half of 2025
Volkswagen announced sweeping changes to its German operations, including more than 35,000 future job cuts
Stellantis confirmed reversing a decision to lay off 1,100 workers at its Jeep plant
Technology
BTCL to incorporate new features to its calling app “Alaap”
OpenAI to make ChatGPT-powered internet search available to all users
TikTok asks Supreme Court to temporarily block looming US ban
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
China’s Nio to launch its new Firefly electric vehicle brand in Europe early in the first half of 2025
Volkswagen announced sweeping changes to its German operations, including more than 35,000 future job cuts
Stellantis confirmed reversing a decision to lay off 1,100 workers at its Jeep plant
Space
Japanese startup’s space rocket launch fails
Japanese startup’s space rocket launch fails
NASA’s Chief Astronaut concludes Bangladesh visit
Health
WHO wants bird flu surveillance stepped up
Prof Yunus calls for redesigning global healthcare system
Reeking mud sparks health fears in Spain flood epicenter
Disease
WHO wants bird flu surveillance stepped up
US reports first bird flu case detected in pig
Australia sees a rapid rise in mpox cases in the past three months
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
Guardiola confident of Haaland revival if Man City ‘play better’
Trott stays on as Afghanistan coach after historic year
SAFE winning women football players are given a reception by the Army and BOA
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
Royal Jordanian Airlines to launch direct flight from Amman to Dhaka
Saudia expands operations in Bangladesh
Boeing announces almost 2,200 layoffs at historic sites
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
Royal Jordanian Airlines to launch direct flight from Amman to Dhaka
Saudia expands operations in Bangladesh
Boeing announces almost 2,200 layoffs at historic sites
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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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 22, 2024
WTO
WTO public forum concludes focusing on youth perspective
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 15, 2024
The conclusion of the WTO’s annual public forum for 2024 focused on the viewpoint of young people on inclusivity and trade. On Friday, a high-level gathering of global activists and young entrepreneurs gathered to hear perspectives...
WTO rules on agriculture must highlight small-scale farmers: Experts
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News Hour Correspondent
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Sep 12, 2024
At a WTO Public Forum 2024 side event, experts noted that in order to meet the fundamental principles of agriculture, the WTO’s regulations must be able to assist small-scale farmers in order to promote sustainability and...
WTO eyes global trade rebound but warns of risks
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News Hour Correspondent
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Apr 13, 2024
The World commerce Organization stated on Wednesday that after an unanticipated dip in 2023, commerce could recover this year. However, it cautioned that uncertainties in economic policies, geopolitical concerns, and regional conflicts might potentially cloud the...
WTO ends conference in UAE after failing to reach major agreements
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 2, 2024
The 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) of the World Trade Organization (WTO) officially came to a close at the early hours of this Saturday in Abu Dhabi, having lasted until Friday at midnight. No agreement was also...
WTO ministers struggle to forge deals as talks go into overtime
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News Hour Correspondent
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Mar 1, 2024
World Trade Ministers couldn’t agree on anything. A significant WTO conference on digital customs charges, agricultural, and fisheries subsidies was postponed until Thursday. The formal concluding session of the World Trade Organization’s 13th ministerial conference (MC13),...
Activists allege ‘heavy-handed’ UAE restrictions at WTO talks
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News Hour Correspondent
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Feb 28, 2024
A coalition of civil society organizations charged on Wednesday of “heavy-handed restrictions” by the Emirati hosts of a World Trade Organization meeting, citing the detention of some of their members during the negotiations. The WTO has...
Wheels turning on WTO dispute resolution talks
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News Hour Correspondent
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Jul 30, 2023
A trade official source said on Friday that negotiations to revive the World Trade Organization’s dispute settlement system are moving along and that drafting an agreement should start soon. Countries “have reached agreement on 80% of...
China filed a dispute with the WTO over US restrictions on chip exports
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News Hour Correspondent
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Dec 15, 2022
China has filed a dispute with the World Trade Organization over US restrictions on chip exports, Beijing’s commerce ministry said in a statement late Monday, accusing Washington of threatening global supply chains. The United States in...
WTO calls on nations to remove obstacles to green trade
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Mridha Shihab Mahmud
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Nov 7, 2022
In order to combat climate change, the World Trade Organization on Monday encouraged nations to remove trade restrictions on environmental goods and services. The WTO states in its yearly World Trade Report that the fight against...
Nigeria’s Okonjo-Iweala’s path clears to become first woman WTO chief
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News Hour Correspondent
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Feb 6, 2021
US President Joe Biden’s administration on Friday offered its “strong support” to Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala to lead the World Trade Organization (WTO), clearing a path for her to become the body’s first female and first African...
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