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Prolonged Middle East conflict to affect Bangladesh: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today told parliament that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, if escalates and gets prolonged, will affect Bangladesh socially, politically, and economically
‘Policy rate hike, flexible exchange rate will be helpful for economy’
PRI Executive Director Ahsan H Mansur says
IMF agrees to lend $1.15 billion to Bangladesh in third tranche
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has agreed to provide $1.15 billion to Bangladesh in the third instalment under its multi-billion-dollar loan programme.
30-40pc voter turnout in first phase of upazila polls: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner Kazi Habibul Awal said that voting in the first phase of upazila elections was held peacefully
Over 1.1m Bangladeshis went abroad for jobs in 2022-23: state minister
A total of 11.26 lakh Bangladeshis went abroad for jobs in the financial year of 2022-23, State Minister for Expatriates’ Welfare and Overseas Employment Shofiqur Rahman Choudhury told parliament today
Opinion
Israel’s diversionary attack on Iran has set off a new security crisis in West Asia
Netanyahu is unlikely to favour such a ceasefire since his unpopularity would lead to his overthrow, the revival of criminal cases against him, and his possible incarceration.
Strict oversight is vital to end the tree-cutting bonanza
Latest incident saw the startling transformation of Altadighi National Park
BIRTH CENTENARY OF KALIM SHARAFI / A life dedicated to cultural activism
“I firmly believe in the profound impact of music, dance, and acting on shaping people’s thoughts and emotions.
Business
DSE seeks knowledge from Nasdaq, Swedish stock exchange
Cooperation is sought for product development, technology upgradation, monitoring and financial literacy
Sports
Djokovic says he is ready to peak at French Open
World number one Novak Djokovic said he believes he will be in top form for the French Open and hopes to prove that at the Italian Open which started on Wednesday.
Ruman pleads for return to national team
Ace archer Ruman Sana has sought exemption from his suspension in a letter to the president of Bangladesh Archery Federation.
Tigresses to start T20 World Cup against Scotland
Bangladesh will start their Women’s T20 World Cup campaign at home in October this year against Scotland, which was confirmed following the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Qualifiers were concluded yesterday.
News
'Casting fake votes': 3 polling officials detained in Ctg
Three polling officials were detained on suspicion of casting fake votes in favour of a chairman candidate at a polling station in Mirsarai upazila of Chattogram this afternoon
Offshore oil, gas exploration: 7 foreign firms bought tenders so far
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today said seven international companies have so far bought tenders to participate in oil and gas exploration in the Bay of Bengal
Bailey Road Fire: 'Kacchi Bhai' owner placed on 2-day remand
A Dhaka court today placed Sohel Siraj, owner of "Kacchi Bhai" restaurant, on a two-day police remand in connection with a case filed over the deadly fire at the Green Cozy Cottage shopping mall on Bailey Road in Dhaka on February 29 that claimed 46 lives
HC stays process of setting up cattle markets at Aftabnagar
The High Court today stayed the process for setting up cattle markets at Aftabnagar in the capital on the occasion of Eid-Ul-Azha, as it is a residential area
2 killed in CNG-pickup collision in Sirajganj
The driver and a passenger of a CNG-run auto-rickshaw were killed and two others injured as it collided with a pick-up truck at Nagarbari-Bogura highway in Sirajganj's Ullapara upazila this morning
My Dhaka / The busy days of AC mechanics
As Dhaka continues to tackle the woes of summer heat, the business of selling air conditioners, stand fans, table fans, and coolers has seen an obvious rise.
Love road at Mirpur: A youthful street
Certain neighbourhoods in Dhaka have that one spot where people gather to just sit back and relax. For Mirpur, it’s the frequently discussed street referred to as “Love Road”.
Entertainment
Robert Downey Jr set for Broadway debut in new play ‘McNeal’
Hollywood superstar Robert Downey Jr is all set to play the role of Jacob McNeal in the upcoming play "McNeal", penned by Ayad Akhtar and helmed by Bartlett Sher ("To Kill a Mockingbird").
Lamia to carry parents’ legacy, Badhan joins as producer
The film, titled “Meyeder Golpo", is written by Lamia herself. It will be produced by “Rehana Maryam Noor” famed actress Azmeri Haque Badhan.
Ian Gelder, ‘Game of Thrones’ actor, passed away
In "Game of Thrones", he portrayed Kevan Lannister, the astute younger brother of Lord Tywin Lannister, in 12 episodes of the groundbreaking series. Apart from playing one of the Lannisters, Ian appeared in several TV shows including Doctor “Who”, “Snatch”, “Fifteen-Love”, “Casualty”, “Father Brown”, “The Bill”, “Edward the King”, and “I Thought You’d Gone”, amongst others.
Life & Living
Say no to French Fries? Which foods to eat and to avoid this summer
Beat the summer heat by opting for a diet that keeps you cool and energised. These dietary changes not only help regulate body temperature but also prevent dehydration and bloating, ensuring you stay healthy and refreshed all summer long.
Conquering that stack: 5 ways to finish a book in a week
Let's face it. Our to-be-read piles have started to look like a leaning tower of literary Pisa now. If you are a bookworm, you will relate to this one much too well.
Cool fashion tips to keep in mind for summer
When it comes to summer fashion, there is a special challenge: how to look stylish while being comfortable. The searing heat and humidity may make summer clothing choices difficult as the scorching sun can make your life unpleasant.
Youth
Mongol-Tori Phoenix: BRAC University’s next-generation Mars rover
Mongol-Tori’s Phoenix, a next-generation Mars rover from BRAC University (BRACU), has secured a spot in the finals of the University Rover Challenge (URC) 2024.
Decision to increase age limit for govt jobs up to PM: minister
Regarding the education ministry's recommendation to raise the age limit for government jobs, Public Administration Minister Farhad Hossain today said it is subject to government policy
Understanding religious scriptures and finding spirituality
In Muslim households, children are taught to read the Quran from start to finish. But that’s the thing, they are taught to read, not understand it
Tech & Startup
Asus launches 6 new laptops in Bangladesh
Asus has recently launched six new laptops in Bangladesh, including the new dual-screen Zenbook DUO (UX8406) model. The other laptops recently released are ZenBook 14 OLED (UX3405), ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA403), ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU605), ROG Strix G16 (G614), and ROG Strix SCAR 18 (G834).
Apple launches the thinnest iPad ever
Apple has launched its latest iPad Pro models at the Apple event on May 7, featuring an incredibly slim design and cutting-edge technology. The 11-inch model measures just 5.3 mm thin, while the 13-inch model is even thinner at 5.1 mm, making it the thinnest iPad ever produced by Apple.
Vivo V30 Lite launched in Bangladesh
Vivo has introduced the V30 Lite smartphone in Bangladesh. The device was unveiled earlier today at a lunching ceremony in the capital.
Star Multimedia
Is there an election going on?
Voters in the Chimbuk Hill area in the dark about the ongoing upazila polls
Upazila Polls: AL, BNP struggle to keep a grip on grassroots
The upazila election has exposed how neither of the two major parties, the Awami League and BNP, has full control over the grassroots leaders.
Myanmar conflict: Explosions from across the border rock Teknaf
Teknaf upazila in Cox's Bazar was once again rocked yesterday by sounds of explosions coming from across the border in Myanmar's Rakhine state
Israel plays down Hamas nod to ceasefire, hits Rafah
Israel played down the likelihood of a ceasefire in Gaza yesterday after Hamas said it had accepted a proposal from mediators, even as residents fled the city of Rafah in fear of an Israeli assault.
US pauses ammunition shipment to Israel for first time since Oct 7: reports
The Biden administration paused a shipment of US-made ammunition to Israel last week amid the latter's ongoing attack on Gaza, but the reasons for doing so were not clear, according to media outlets in the US and Israel
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Environment
So, how many donkeys are there in Bangladesh?
Do you know how many donkeys there are in Bangladesh? The answer is we don't know the numbers
Rain likely in all divisions: Met office
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted that rain or thundershowers in all divisions with hail at isolated places in 24 hours starting from 9:00am today
World sweltered as April smashed global heat records
April marked another "remarkable" month of record-breaking global air and sea surface temperature averages, according to a new report by the EU's climate monitor published on Wednesday
'Dishonest' forest officials responsible for Sundarbans fire: speakers
Environmental activists at an event today said "dishonest" forest officials were responsible for the repeated fires in Sundarbans
Pirojpur faces power outage after rain
Consumers of Pirojpur Palli Bidyut Samity (PBS) endured a prolonged power outage from yesterday evening till this noon due to rain.
Rain douses Sundarbans fire
The Sundarbans fire has been completely doused, almost four days since it started..It started raining on the affected location from 5:30pm yesterday, Khulna Circle Forest Conservator Mihir Kumar Doe said this evening. .Besides, members of the Forest Department and Fire Service and C
PDB owes Tk 33,000 crore to power companies: Nasrul Hamid
Bangladesh Power Development Board (PDB) owes different power generation companies, both public and private (including Indian companies), Tk 33,108.99 crore
Rain or thundershowers likely in all eight divisions: Met office
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted rain or thundershowers in all eight divisions in the 24 hours from 9:00am today
Fact-check
India sieves online deluge to stamp out disinformation in world's biggest election
Just last week, two AI-generated deepfake videos of Bollywood stars criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is seeking a rare third term, and asking people to vote for the opposition Congress went viral, drawing half a million views.
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.
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