Man thrown off the roof on suspicion of theft
A man was beaten, blindfolded, tied up, and thrown off the roof of a nine-storey building on suspicion of theft in Dhaka's Narda area on Thursday. He died two days later while receiving treatment at a city hospital
Biden takes Trump to task
US President Joe Biden delivered an election-year roast on Saturday night at the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner as protesters outside criticized his support for Israel’s war against Hamas.
‘Fear is controlling us’
Palestinians in Rafah told AFP they were living in “constant terror” as Israel vows to push ahead with its planned assault on the south Gaza city flooded with displaced civilians.
Ireland looking to send asylum seekers back to UK: report
Ireland is looking to amend the law to allow the return of asylum seekers to the United Kingdom, broadcaster RTE said yesterday after an influx over the border with Northern Ireland.
Police clear pro-Palestinian camps at three US universities
Police detained nearly 200 people at three US universities on Saturday as they cleared pro-Palestinian encampments, in the latest campus clashes triggered by protests over Israel’s offensive in Gaza.
Bangladesh
Police shoot one dead at polling centre
An elderly man was shot dead as police opened fire during a clash at a polling centre in Birol upazila of Dinajpur last night.
Transport strike called off after 12 hours in Ctg
Transport owners and workers in Chattogram yesterday conditionally withdrew their 48-hour strike after enforcing it for the day since 6:00am.
My Dhaka / Helping stray animals beat the heat
Dhaka is experiencing the worst possible heat wave and Dhakaites are all chalking out their best-known life hacks and household hacks to beat the heat.
Got waste? Sell it to DNCC
The Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) has initiated a pilot project aimed at tackling the dengue outbreak by purchasing discarded items that are left in the open.
A mindless act shatters family
Mondays held a special place in the hearts of vegetable trader Aslam Mia’s family in Mymensingh’s Gafargaon upazila.
Teen gang leader killed in attack by rivals
A leader of a teenage gang was murdered in an attack allegedly by rival gang members in Patiya upazila of Chattogram Saturday afternoon, said police.
Padma Bridge collects Tk 1,500cr in tolls since opening
The Padma Bridge has collected Tk 1,500 crore in tolls since its inauguration on June 25, 2022.
JS body to monitor primary schools
A parliamentary body yesterday formed a four-member sub-committee to get first-hand experience on teaching quality, educational environment, and related issues in the country’s primary schools.
Asia
China to host Hamas, Fatah for Palestinian unity talks
China will host Palestinian unity talks between Hamas and its rivals Fatah, the two groups and a Beijing-based diplomat said on Friday, a notable Chinese foray into Palestinian diplomacy amid the Israeli offensive in the Gaza Strip.
INDIA ELECTION / EC asks AAP to modify its poll campaign song
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has asked the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) to modify content of its polls campaign song to comply with Advertising Codes prescribed under Cable Television Network Rules, 1994 and ECI guidelines.
Asia swelters in extreme heatwave
South and Southeast Asia braced for more extreme heat yesterday as authorities across the region issued health warnings and residents fled to parks and air-conditioned malls for relief.
Civil servants' training: Indian team to visit Bangladesh for talks on renewal of contract
A four-member delegation from the Indian government’s Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) will be visiting Bangladesh from April 28-30 for bilateral talks on renewal of MoU between the two countries for training of Bangladeshi civil servants in India..The MoU
20 Cambodian soldiers killed in ammunition base explosion
Twenty Cambodian soldiers have been killed in an ammunition explosion at an army base, Prime Minister Hun Manet said yesterday.
India to export 99,150 tonnes of onions to Bangladesh, 5 countries
India has allowed export of 99,150 tonnes of onions to Bangladesh and five other countries.
Mamata ‘suffers minor injuries’ after falling inside helicopter
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee today “sustained minor injuries” after she fell while boarding her helicopter in Durgapur in Paschim Bardhaman district
Singapore Airlines ordered to pay $3,580 to couple after recliner seats failed to work
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has been ordered to pay two of its passengers 200,000 rupees (S$3,300) plus other costs after they filed a complaint concerning recliner seats on a flight from Hyderabad to Australia
World
Fighting in eastern Ukraine worsens
Fighting in eastern Ukraine has worsened, with Kyiv’s troops falling back to new positions in at least three places along the front, Ukraine’s top general said yesterday.
The world has failed Gaza
Saudi Arabia yesterday said the international community has failed Gaza and reiterated its call for a Palestinian state at a global economic summit.
Dubai begins construction of ‘largest’ airport terminal
Dubai yesterday announced that work had begun on a new terminal at Al Maktoum International Airport, which the Gulf emirate’s ruler said will become “the world’s largest” at a cost of almost $35 billion.
Diplomacy ramps up for Gaza truce
Diplomatic efforts increased yesterday to reach a long sought-after truce and hostage-release deal in Gaza, as Israel carried out further air strikes and shelling on the Palestinian territory.
World has failed Gaza
Saudi Arabia on Sunday said the international community has failed Gaza and reiterated its call for a Palestinian state at a global economic summit attended by a host of mediators
Police clear pro-Palestinian camps at three US universities
Police detained nearly 200 people at three US universities on Saturday as they cleared pro-Palestinian encampments, in the latest campus clashes triggered by protests over Israel's war against Hamas
Gaza war casts shadow over White House correspondents' dinner
Biden's every move has been shadowed for months by protesters angry over US support for the Israeli military offensive in Gaza
'Israel may be violating international law in Gaza'
Some senior US officials have advised Secretary of State Antony Blinken that they do not find "credible or reliable" Israel's assurances that it is using US-supplied weapons in accordance with international humanitarian law
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Rain comes along with hail in Sreemangal
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Road Surface Melting: Bargain bitumen failing to bear extreme heat
As the country is baking in heatwave, road surfaces in several districts have melted due to what experts say is the use of bitumen that cannot withstand this extreme heat.
Pro-Palestinian protests continue at US universities
Although the United States government has supported Israel, there is a storm of protests in various educational institutions across the United States in favour of Palestine
Locally-made water mist cannons deployed in Narayanganj
The residents of Narayanganj are getting a little respite from the ongoing heatwave as locally-made water mist cannons have been deployed on major roads in the city
How did Israel and Iran go from friend to foe?
Find out in today's Star Explains
Driver dies as truck plunges into ditch
A truck driver was killed and his vehicle fell into a roadside ditch in Birganj upazila of Dinajpur on Saturday night.
Celebration at cost of students’ health?
Despite ongoing heat alerts, schools and colleges across the country opened their doors yesterday after a long vacation extended due to the scorching heat wave engulfing the nation.
Schools, Colleges: A reopening that defies heatwave and logic too
The reopening of educational institutions amid the heatwave was marred by two teachers’ deaths and dozens of students becoming sick.
‘A miscarriage of justice’
The Chittagong Hill Tracts Commission has expressed profound shock and disappointment over the recent ruling issued by a Rangamati court regarding the disappearance of Kalpana Chakma, an indigenous rights activist.
Shielding Personal Data: Draft law more about control than protection
The draft law for personal data protection is still about control and not protection, speakers told a press conference held at the Transparency International Bangladesh headquarters yesterday.
Extortionists on the prowl in Badda
A young man wearing a mask and helmet makes a short visit to a local internet service provider’s office in the capital’s Badda Gudaraghat, and on his way out, he pulls a gun out of his pocket and shoots in the general direction of an employee of the establishment without hitting him.
2 Bangladeshi men shot dead in New York
Two Bangladeshis were shot dead in New York’s Buffalo on Saturday.
Ramp up electricity production from May 1
Nasrul Hamid, the state minister for power, yesterday asked Independent Power Producers to increase electricity generation by May 1.
Melting Bitumen: RHD asks field offices to give info on roads
The Roads and Highways Department has asked all its field offices to provide information about the roads where bitumen melted due to the ongoing heatwave.
PM returns home today after six-day Thailand visit
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will return home today from Bangkok, wrapping up her six-day official visit to Thailand.
