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An April way hotter than 30-year average
Over the last seven days, temperatures in the capital and other heatwave-affected places have been consistently four to five degrees Celsius higher than the corresponding seven days in the last 30 years, according to Met department data.
Trade at centre stage between Dhaka, Doha
Looking to diversify trade and investments in a changed geopolitical atmosphere, Qatar and Bangladesh yesterday signed 10 deals, including agreements on cooperation on ports, and overseas employment and welfare.
Most parties shun May 8 upazila polls
Most political parties are either boycotting or did not field candidates for the upazila elections set to begin in phases from May 8.
A predator on Dhaka streets
Deposits safe in banks being merged: BB
Money deposited by individuals and institutions with banks, which have decided to go for mergers, will remain completely safe and secure, Bangladesh Bank said in a statement yesterday.
Stocks slump to 3-year low
Stock market indices dropped again yesterday after rising on the preceding day as a fact-finding meeting of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) failed to restore confidence among investors.
Opinion
US aid to Israel: Twenty-three billion dollars to slaughter women and children
The US has decided to generously reward Israel $1 billion per thousand women and children that Israel has killed in the Gaza Strip.
Are directives only meant to be broken?
AL leaders’ consistent refusal to comply with orders undermine party’s credibility
Give us back the old Chattogram
Chattogram city has thousands of years of political and cultural heritage. But there are essentially no measures in place to preserve heritage.
Business
Exim Bank’s profit dropped 9.4% in 2023
Exim Bank's profit declined 9.4 percent year-on-year to Tk 337 crore in 2023, according to a disclosure on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) website yesterday.
Sports
Fizz ordinary at death as Chennai fail to defend 211 against Lucknow
Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman failed to defend 17 runs in the final over in an ordinary outing against Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League as the five-time winner succumbed to a six-wicket defeat at the Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday.
BCL / Fakirerpool, Wanderers return to greener pastures
Defensive blunders prove mighty costly for PWD.
India women’s cricket team arrive in Sylhet
The five-match series will take place in its entirety at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium.
News
MV Abdullah: All 23 crew to come back by same ship
Unloading of cargo from the Bangladeshi vessel MV Abdullah at the UAE port of Al Hamriyah started early yesterday (Tuesday)
Protecting Ganges river dolphins crucial for preserving ecosystem: minister
Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury stated today that protecting the Ganges river dolphins is crucial for preserving the ecosystem of the country's rivers
The Himalayan Climate Change / 89pc of 2,431 glacial lakes expanded in 38 years: ISRO
At least 89 percent of 2,431 glacial lakes in the Himalayas that were identified in 2016-17 have notably expanded since 1984, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said in a report on Monday.
‘Neutrality’ issues found at UNRWA, review finds
An independent review group on the UN agency for Palestinians found some “neutrality-related issues,” its much-anticipated report said Monday, but noted Israel had yet to provide evidence for incendiary allegations that staff were members of terrorist organizations.
Tensions flare at several US univs over Gaza protests
Tensions flared between pro-Palestinian student protesters and school administrators at several US universities Monday, as in-person classes were cancelled and demonstrators arrested.
My Dhaka / Savoury Summer Delights: Green mango season is here
Mango is known as the king of fruits and justifiably so!
My Dhaka / The dynamic duo of DIYer Studio
When your university courses come to an end and you are left with a few bundles of quality, loose sheets of paper, what do you do with it? Give it away, forget about it, or do you make a bespoke...
Entertainment
‘Thug Life’: Kamal Haasan heads to Delhi to shoot for Mani Ratnam's upcoming film
This action-thriller marks a reunion between Haasan and Ratnam after 36 years since their collaboration on the 1987 cult classic "Nayakan". Haasan has lent his creative prowess to the script alongside Ratnam. As per the initial communication, the project is being dubbed as “an epic tale of power, rebellion, and triumph”.
From dance to cultural diplomacy: Sadia Islam’s inspiring journey
The Bangladesh Embassy in Portugal recently celebrated Pahela Baishakh for the first time in many years. Sadia Islam, planned the entire event along with H E Rezina Ahmed andalso choreographed an entire set of performances to show the intricacies and finesse of Bengali culture and traditions.
Tributes pour in for late actor Waliul Haq Rumi
Rumi's journey in acting began in 1988 with the play "Kreetodash". During the same year, he made his debut in the showbiz industry with the television drama "Kon Kanoner Phool", which earned him praise for his performance. Alongside television, he has also acted in several movies. In 2009, he debuted his silver screen with the film "Doriaparer Douloti".
Life & Living
Ways to help birds beat the summer heat
Just as much as the summer heat exhausts us, our feathered friends are just as tired too.
5 ways to keep the house cool without an AC
Don’t have an air conditioner at home? Beat the ongoing heatwave following these simple tips — from clever use of curtains to including homemade coolers and roof modifications for heat reduction, and more
Beat the heatwave: Tips and tricks to stay safe in hot weather
From preventing dehydration to sun protection, here are a couple of ways you and your loved ones can stay safe and happy and beat the annoying heatwave!
Youth
MIST ranks second among South Asian teams in international aircraft design competition
Team Novonil from Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) secured the second position among South Asian teams and fourth position among Asian teams in the prestigious 2024 AIAA Design/Build/Fly (DBF) Competition.
BUET crowned Asia West champions at ICPC World Finals
The team “BUET Potatoes” from BUET has been crowned the Asia West champions at the ICPC World Finals 2023.
Keeping a family tradition alive through knitting
How Rudaba turned her passion into a business
Tech & Startup
Startup investment in Bangladesh sees 70% drop in Q1 2024
The startup funding landscape in Bangladesh experienced a significant downturn in the first quarter of 2024, mirroring broader global trends.
Exclusive / China acquired recently banned Nvidia chips in Super Micro, Dell servers, tenders show
The 11 sellers of the chips were little-known Chinese retailers. Reuters could not determine whether, in fulfilling the orders, they used stockpiles acquired before the US tightened chip-export restrictions in November.
Tesla reduces prices of Model Y, X and S EVs in US
Tesla has officially reduced the pricing of three of its EVs: Model Y, Model X, and Model S, in the US. Each model will now cost US$2,000 each, as per an official announcement by the EV company.
Star Multimedia
Khamenei says Iran demonstrated its power against Israel
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei thanked the country's armed forces for their attack this month on Israel, saying the country had demonstrated its power regardless of how many targets were hit, Reuters reported on Sunday citing an Iranian news agency.
Heatwave grips city dwellers
The heatwave has disrupted life in the capital for a week. There is intense heat all around, but the journey of the capital's people does not stop
Swechchhasebak League leader brandishes arms during land dispute arbitration
A Swechchhasebak League leader has been accused of brandishing arms and issuing threats during a land dispute arbitration in Gazipur
How are Dhaka Shishu Hospital patients doing after the fire?
Check the situation after the fire on Star on the Spot
A match in which Man City played but Real Madrid won
Antonio Rudiger scored the decisive penalty as Real Madrid beat holders Manchester City in an edge-of-your-seat 4-3 shootout victory to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League for a record-extending 17th time after the teams were locked at 4-4 on aggregate following extra time on Wednesday.
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Environment
Environmentalists to rally against ramp construction in Ctg
The Sammilito Poribesh Rokkha Andolan in Chattogram is set to rally on April 27 against a ramp construction on the Tigerpass-CRB double-decker road for the elevated expressway
There is a risk of heat shock in Boro paddy in Gazipur: agri officials
There is a risk of heat shock in Boro paddy in Gazipur as a severe heatwave has been sweeping over the country, agriculture officials said
Elephant found dead near Gazipur’s Bhawal National Park
An elephant was found dead at Bhawal National Park area at Gazipur's Rajendrapur this afternoon
Avoid heat stroke amid heatwave: DGHS issues eight directives
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) released an eight-point recommendation today to reduce the risk of heat stroke in the midst of the current mild to severe heatwave sweeping the country
Severe heatwave continues to batter parts of Bangladesh; rains likely in Sylhet
Severe heatwave prevailed in Rajshahi, Pabna, Khulna, Bagerhat, Jashore, Chuadanga and Kushtia districts today, disrupting normal life
Why planting as many trees as possible may not be the solution to the climate crisis
The heatwave currently searing Bangladesh has led to renewed focus on reforestation efforts. On social media, calls to take up tree-planting drives, and even take on the challenge of creating a world record for planting trees are being peddled
The areas in Savar where gas supply will be halted for 12hrs tomorrow
Gas supply to all categories of customers will be suspended at different areas in Savar for 12 hours from 9:00am to 9:00pm tomorrow
BPDB supplies record 16,233MW power
Bangladesh Power Development Board today supplied a record 16,233 megawatts of electricity as power demand increased due to a country-wide heatwave
Fact-check
Deepfakes of Bollywood stars spark worries of AI meddling in India election
The two videos have been viewed on social media more than half a million times since last week, a Reuters review shows.
Fact check: Mossad did not describe deceased US airman as 'enemy'
More claims suggesting the remark came from Mossad spread across X and TikTok.
Meta to set up team to counter disinformation, AI abuse in EU elections
European Parliament elections will take place June 6-9. Its 720 lawmakers, together with EU governments, pass new EU policies and laws.
Misinformation and disinformation: A threat to democracy in Bangladesh
In today’s digital age, the spread of misinformation and disinformation has arisen as a major challenge to global democracy.
OpenAI to launch anti-disinformation tools for 2024 elections
The explosive success of text generator ChatGPT spurred a global artificial intelligence revolution but also triggered warnings that such tools could flood the internet with disinformation and sway voters.
Deepfake video targeting Gaibandha-1 candidate surfaces on Facebook
On the day of the National Election 2024, a fabricated video surfaced on Facebook featuring Nahid Niger, an independent candidate for the Gaibandha-1 seat, announcing her withdrawal from the election. Subsequent verification by Dismislab, an online platform specialising in media research and verification, confirmed that the video was a product of AI-based deepfake technology.
Podcast on fake news: Impact of Israel-Hamas conflict on Bangladesh's national election
Uncover the sources and intentions behind these circulating rumors.
Fake videos targeting BNP resurfacing on social media: reports
A distorted video featuring a speech by Begum Khaleda Zia, Chairperson of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), has once again surfaced on Facebook, raising concerns about the spread of misinformation during the upcoming election. The video, created by adding together different portions of a speech delivered by Khaleda Zia in London back in 2015, resurfaced on social media platforms despite being fact-checked by three different fact-checking organisations in 2021 and 2022.
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