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Opinion / Bangladesh’s ever-neglected working class
Even after half a century of independence, most of the working people in Bangladesh are far from enjoying fundamental workers' rights.
‘Very severe heatwave’ grips 7 districts, says BMD
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today said Jashore, Kushtia, Chuadanga, Pabna, Rajshahi, Bagerghat and Satkhira have been experiencing extreme hot weather as a "very severe" heatwave is sweeping over the districts
Cut some luxuries to focus on worker welfare, PM tells factory, mill owners
On the occasion of May Day, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina asked owners of mills and factories to cut some luxuries in their lives to pay special attention to labourers' welfare
Babar Azam closes in on SKY
Maj Gen Abu Ahmed Zahirul Amin Khan no more
Major General (retd) Abu Ahmed Zahirul Amin Khan passed away at his home in Dhaka today. He was 79
Four arrested over Natore AL leader's murder
Four people were arrested in connection with the murder of Awami League leader Manjur Rahman Manju, who was shot dead in Lalpur upazila of Natore yesterday, police said.
Opinion
US only hurts itself by trying to silence pro-Palestinian protesters
It is key to stopping Israel’s unjust war in Gaza
Labour, Life, and Liberation: The Emancipatory Significance of May Day
Now May Day is customarily credited with originating in 1886 from the eight-hour workday movement in the United States, but the Polish-German Marxist revolutionary Rosa Luxemburg provides a distinct perspective on its genesis.
A woman umpire and a click-hungry media
Though the match ended well for Jessy, things took a turn for the unexpected once the media took over.
Business
Heatwave leaves day labourers in the lurch
Despite their willingness to brave the unprecedented temperatures, many day-labourers are still not finding jobs as most employers have put their projects on hold since they are not getting the optimal output from day labourers.
Sports
Madrid stars keen on Kroos stay after Munich masterclass
Toni Kroos has not decided where his future lies but his team-mates are hoping he chooses to stay at Real Madrid after his Champions League masterclass against Bayern Munich.
Alcaraz hopes for dream Olympic doubles match-up with Nadal
Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz says he will form a dream team with his legendary compatriot Rafael Nadal in the men's doubles at the Paris Olympics later this year "if everything goes well."
Bayern ready for winner-takes-all match at Real: Tuchel
The Bavarians struck twice in four minutes early in the second half with a shot from Leroy Sane and a Harry Kane penalty to turn the game around after Vinicius Jr had put the visitors ahead in the 24th against the run of play.
News
2 endangered Phayre's Leaf Monkey infants rescued in Ctg, trafficker held
Karnaphuli police have arrested a wildlife trafficker with two endangered Phayre's Leaf Monkey infants in Chattogram on Monday night
Modi urges BJP nominees to get more voters to polls following lower turnout
A week before voting in the third phase of India's long-drawn parliamentary elections on May 7, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has written letters to BJP candidates asking them to encourage more people to vote as he seeks a rare third tenure
Star Explains / The origins of May Day
As we observe May Day today, let's look into where, when and how the demand for the for the 8-hour work day was first raised
Engineer killed as truck rams his bike in Pubail
An engineer was killed this morning after a truck rammed his motorcycle in Gazipur's Pubail area
Comilla University shut indefinitely amid teachers’ demonstration
The authorities of Comilla University have announced the closure of the institution for an indefinite period amid an ongoing demonstration by teachers
My Dhaka / Mama Hotel: A staple for DU students
It all started at the hands of one Kasim Uddin, who used to sell “khichuri” on a van at the gate of Shahid Sergeant Zahurul Huq Hall in the ‘90s.
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.
Entertainment
Chanchal meets Anjan Dutt for the first time in airport
Chanchal also remarked that since his college and university days, he has been an avid listener to Anjan's music.
May Day Special / Remembering Fakir Alamgir, the voice of the working class
Fakir Alamgir’s life embodies the spirit of May Day — representing both its struggles and triumphs. His lifelong dedication to the rights and welfare of the working class through his music marks him as a true champion of the labourers' cause.
‘Shyama Kabya’ truly reflects my vision: Badrul Anam Saud
Badrul Anam Saud, a seasoned film director and scriptwriter, has garnered acclaim over the years. His debut film, "Gohin Baluchor", received widespread praise. Now, he has helmed another project titled "Shyama Kabya", starring Shohel Mondol and Neelanjona Neela in leading roles.
Life & Living
#Perspective / Felling trees, rising temperatures: Dhaka's environmental wake-up call
Rapid urbanisation and infrastructure projects have prioritised development over environmental preservation, leading to significant deforestation. Roads have widened and buildings have risen, often at the expense of the mature trees that once cooled the air and filtered pollutants.
#Perspective / The corporate clash between millennials and Gen Zers
Gen Zers have sort of re-shaped the workplace or at least are attempting to. Working alongside them are millennials who, safe to say, have been in the workforce for quite several years. This generational mix is proving to be a hotbed for innovation albeit with its numerous challenges.
Surviving Dhaka’s summer: A guide to keeping you cool
Summer in Dhaka is not merely a “mean” sun; it can be characterised as part of a survival game. With the mercury at times rising to 43 degrees Celsius, the sun often appears to have taken our dear city for a giant tandoori oven. As an experienced veteran of Dhaka's ruthless summers, one can give you some cheeky yet highly effective advice for keeping your cool when the city decides to turn up the heat.
Youth
Proposal sent to extend age limit for govt jobs to 35 yrs
Education minister sends letter to public administration ministry
Bangladesh wins bronze at European Girls’ Mathematical Olympiad
212 students from 55 countries competed in the global olympiad this year.
Schools need to rethink how they teach Literature
Schools must revamp literature education to foster creativity.
Tech & Startup
Press Release / ASUS unveils new Zenbook DUO
ASUS has recently unveiled their latest laptop, the Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406. The laptop comes with two 14-inch 3K 120 Hz OLED touchscreens, a detachable full-size Bluetooth ErgoSense keyboard and touchpad, an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, 32 GB RAM, and up to 2 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD.
What is Elon Musk doing in China?
Elon Musk's recent visit to China has stirred significant interest and speculation, drawing attention to the purpose and implications of his journey. Musk's visit, the details of which were mostly kept secret, was primarily aimed at the rollout of Tesla's Full Self-Driving (FSD) software in China, as well as receiving necessary permissions for data transfer regulations.
Unrealistic valuations to sweet deals: Shark Tank Bangladesh episode 1
The much anticipated first episode of 'Shark Tank Bangladesh' saw three startups secure over 1 crore taka in investments and introduced viewers to some innovative ideas. But it also had its share of eyebrow-raising moments.
Star Multimedia
Bayern standing in the way of Real's 15th UCL title
Real Madrid are on a mission to clinch their 15th UEFA Champions League title but face Bayern Munich in a high-voltage clash in the semifinals of the competition. Can Bayern stop Real in their tracks? Real, on the other hand, only have the mighty German in their way and if they make it to the finals, the odds weigh heavily in their favour because Los Blancos have a reputation for not losing finals. The last time they lost a final in Europe was 43 years ago. Since then, they've won all of the eight finales they've played in.
30 Israeli paratroopers refuse to go to war in Rafah
Israel is preparing a planned ground attack on the town of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. At least 30 Israeli paratroopers have refused to participate in this battle. This was reported by the Israeli broadcaster 'Channel Twelve'
Where did the 'dummy' torpedo come from?
An object resembling a torpedo was spotted floating in the water of the Nijkata canal in Rangabali upazila, near Patuakhali's coastline connecting the Bay of Bengal
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.
Rain comes along with hail in Sreemangal
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Environment
HC asks govt to prepare time-based action plan to restore Savar canals
The High Court yesterday directed the government to prepare a time-based action plan to restore three canals and two beels at Savar and take appropriate action against their encroachers and polluters
Diesel price hiked by Tk 1 per litre, petrol and octane by Tk 2.50
The government has hiked the diesel price by Tk 1 per litre, and petrol and octane prices by Tk 2.50 per litre
Rooppur-Bogura power line ready for use: PGCB
Power Grid Company of Bangladesh today ran test transmission through its newly built 89km Rooppur-Bogura power line, which is dedicated to the Rooppur nuclear power plant
KCC commits to mitigating climate crisis
To make Khulna city more livable and climate resilient, Khulna City Corporation has taken up Asia Resilient Cities project
2 die with heat stroke symptoms in Munshiganj
Two elderly people died with symptoms of heat stroke in Munshiganj this morning, a medical official said
Jashore records year's highest temperature at 43.8°C
The year's highest temperature of 43.8 degrees Celsius was recorded in the southwestern district of Jashore this afternoon
Dhaka’s air quality 5th worst in the world this morning
Dhaka's air quality was marked "unhealthy" this morning
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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