The government is yet to decide whether BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will be allowed to go abroad for treatment
The universities also didn't organise any awareness activities regarding where and how to file complaints.
A group of Bangladeshi scientists have achieved a significant milestone by generating the first single cell genomic data from Bangladesh for the Human Cell Atlas.
Police last night arrested a man in a case filed over the attempted rape of a 12-year-old child of a garment worker in Pubail area of Gazipur city
A proposal by the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Bangladesh to tax social events has stirred controversy and raised questions about the effectiveness and fairness of tax policies.
School feeding programmes act as a powerful incentive for families to enrol their children in school and keep them there, directly influencing educational outcomes and gender equality.
Once admired for its commitment to pluralism, India no longer stands out as a model democracy.
Dongfang Knitting (BD) Ltd, a Chinese company, will invest $27.8 million to set up a sock manufacturing factory at the Bepza Economic Zone at Mirsarai in Chattogram
A sell-out crowd paid from 880 Hong Kong dollars ($110) to see the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner in action on February 4 in an Inter Miami tour match against a Hong Kong select XI.
Australia withdrew from a one-day series scheduled for March last year in the United Arab Emirates after the Taliban imposed strict restrictions on Afghan women, including banning them from attending universities.
Imad played a starring role in helping Islamabad United to a third Pakistan Super League (PSL) title on Monday, with the 35-year-old picking up a five-wicket haul to help restrict Multan Sultans to 159-9 and then returning later in the match to guide the run chase home with an unbeaten 19.
The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Tuesday that at least 31,819 people have been killed in the territory during more than five months of war between Israel and Palestinian militants
Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind may occur at many places in Khulna division and few places in other seven divisions in next 24 hours from 9:00am today, the Met office said
A bus carrying students from a top Kenyan university collided with a truck on a busy highway after skidding in heavy rain, killing 11 of them and injuring 42 seriously, police said
Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud yesterday invited Irish investment in Bangladesh, particularly in agro-processing, pharmaceuticals and IT sectors
Several hundred people blocked Sylhet-Tamabil highway in Sylhet's Jaintiapur upazila this morning protesting the deaths of six members of a family in an accident on the road
The immensely popular YouTube star has inked a deal with Amazon MGM Studios for his inaugural traditional TV series. Titled "Beast Games", and described as "the biggest reality competition series in television history." This project, based on his YouTube show, will involve 1,000 contestants vying for a USD 5 million cash payout, marking the largest single prize in the history of television and streaming.
Singer Sania Sultana Liza welcomed a baby girl at a hospital in New York yesterday (March 18). The news of the famed CloseUp1 star's motherhood was shared on social media by popular lyricist Kabir Bakul.
Leading band singer and frontman of Chime, Khalid passed away today at 7:15 pm today, due to a heart attack. The news was confirmed to The Daily Star by music producer and sound engineer Isha Khan Duray.
Blessed are we to have another beautiful month of Ramadan. Indeed, it is the most wonderful time of the year when we are in our kindest, nicest selves. And to go with that kind, pious self our faces must reflect the inner glow that is within us for the grand finale — Eid!
People have held a perennial fascination for flowers. While most do not see its allure beyond beauty and fragrance, some have been known to be inexorably drawn to these natural marvels despite their apparent lack of functionality. The question is, why?
Amidst the burgeoning industrial outskirts of Dhaka, at Jamgora in Ashulia, stands the Zebun Nessa Mosque – a synthesis of architectural innovation and spiritual tranquillity. Made in a monolithic form, the structure of the mosque has been designed as a “breathing pavilion,” harnessing the natural elements of light and air to create a sanctuary that is both a retreat and a reflection of the divine.
Man sells ancestral property to afford an iftar platter at a high-end restaurant.
The memes are great, and they help us cope. But we need to move forward.
The location of the International Islamic University Chittagong is at the shores of Guliakhali Sea Beach, Sitakunda; not too close to the shores yet not so far as the blue sea line is visible from the campus buildings.
The move came amid mounting criticism from users about Meta's no-ads subscription service launched in Europe in November which critics say requires users to pay a fee to ensure their privacy.
Infinix has released its new Note 40 series, including the Note 40, Note 40 Pro, Note 40 Pro 5G, and the Note 40 Pro+ 5G, at an event at the F1 Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia on 18 March 2024.
Sora, the AI-based text-to-video generator by OpenAI, is set to be released to the public this year, according to Mira Murati, Chief Technology Officer at OpenAI. In a recent interview with The Wall Street Journal, Murati revealed that Sora will be made open to the public as soon as "this year", potentially "within a few months".
There is a shortage of clean water in various hilly areas of Bandarban. Recently, it has been seen on the ground in different areas and neighbourhoods of the district that almost all the water sources in the hills have dried up
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Hamas has presented a proposal to the US and the mediator of ceasefire talks in Gaza.
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The Bangladeshi-flagged vessel MV Abdullah, which was taken hostage by Somali pirates, is being towed to the coast of Somalia
Pakistan remained one of the world's three smoggiest countries in 2023, as Bangladesh and India replaced Chad and Iran, with particulate matter about 15 times the level recommended by the World Health Organization, data published on Tuesday showed
Flooding, landslides and torrential rains have killed at least 23 people in Papua New Guinea's Highlands region, where homes have been damaged and roads washed away
Dhaka has ranked third on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI index of 197 at 9:00am this morning
Methane -- which is potent but relatively short-lived -- is a key target for countries wanting to slash emissions quickly and slow climate change.
With an air quality index (AQI) score of 206 at 9:00am, Dhaka ranked third on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality
The DNCC today auctioned off an illegal 10-storey building constructed on the land of Ramchandrapur canal for Tk 60,000
A mild heatwave is sweeping Chattogram, Rangamati and Cox's Bazar districts and it may continue, said Bangladesh Meteorological Department today
Scattered rain or thunder showers with temporary gusty winds were forecasted in the country, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department weather bulletin today
More claims suggesting the remark came from Mossad spread across X and TikTok.
European Parliament elections will take place June 6-9. Its 720 lawmakers, together with EU governments, pass new EU policies and laws.
In today’s digital age, the spread of misinformation and disinformation has arisen as a major challenge to global democracy.
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.
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.
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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.
"Basically he abused his position as a medic, which the IDF cannot shoot, to break the law and assist terrorists to get a weapon."