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Dhaka stares down the barrel of water
Once widely abundant, the freshwater for Dhaka dwellers continues to deplete at a dramatic rate and may disappear far below the ground.
A loud scream, followed by complete silence
The teep was still visible on Labib's head. His innocent life was lost over a trivial matter
EC gets transfer list of 110 UNOs, 338 OCs
Lists of 110 more UNOs and 338 OCs of different police stations were sent to the Election Commission by the authorities concerned today for transfer ahead of the January 7 national polls
Arson attack suspected as fire guts parked bus in Sylhet
A fire gutted a parked bus near the Kadamtali Bus Terminal in Sylhet in the afternoon
Stray dog found dead in Badda, GD filed
A general diary was filed with Badda Police Station today over the mysterious death of a stray dog in the capital's Aftabnagar area
Opinion
How the sand mafia is killing our rivers
Illegal and indiscriminate sand extraction from the rivers is increasing at an alarming rate, with the backing of ruling party politicians, causing massive erosion of riverbanks and destruction of rural settlements and farmlands.
Healthcare in Dhaka: A story of resilience and community
Some ICU doctors in Dhaka act like their advice is beyond questioning. But don’t be discouraged.
Expediency triumphs over principle in electoral politics
It appears that all of the ruling party’s efforts revolve around the next election, not considering longer-term ramifications for the itself.
Business
Gold prices fall by Tk 1,749 per bhori
each bhori (11.664 grams) of 22-carat gold will cost Tk 108,125, down from Tk 109,874 earlier
Reserves remain under pressure
Pressure on the foreign exchange reserves remains high as the deficit in the financial account continues to widen despite the narrowing trade gap and a current account surplus.
New LC clause by US apparel buyer raises concern
Garment factory owners are concerned as a US clothing retailer recently said it will not “process transactions involving any country, region, party” sanctioned by the UN, US, EU, or the UK.
Banks’ sustainable financing falls 8.23%
Sustainable financing by banks fell by 8.23 percent in the July-September quarter, showed BB data
CPA, RSGT sign agreement on Patenga Container Terminal operation
The Chittagong Port Authority (CPA) today inked a concession agreement with the Saudi Arabia's company Red Sea Gateway Terminal (RSGT) to operate the newly built Patenga Container Terminal (PCT) on PPP-G2G basis for next 22 years.
No payments if Bangladesh faces sanction, says a US retailer to its supplier
No LC transactions to be processed if under sanctions from US and others, says a US retailer
Cotton imports to fall, could send yarn output lower
Bangladesh may import a lower volume of cotton in 2023-24 owing to a fall in orders from garments buyers, difficulties in opening LCs
Incoming remittance limit thru MFS doubles
The Bangladesh Bank raised the limit to Tk 2.5 lakh, excluding the incentives.
40MW electricity import from Nepal gets govt nod
The government approved the purchase of 40 megawatts of electricity from Nepal using the power grid of India.
Sports
Blackcaps reshuffle squad with potential debutants for Bangladesh ODIs
Tom Latham will lead the side that misses several senior players from the World Cup squad.
Rain plays spoilsport in Tigresses' second South Africa T20I
The result puts a series defeat out of the equation for the Nigar Sultana Joty-led side
U19s aim to reach final of Asia Cup
With the aim to reach the final, Bangladesh Under-19 team boarded the flight for the UAE on Wednesday to take part in the ACC Men's Under-19 Asia Cup starting on December 8.
News
In CHT, solar smile comes at a cost
In the 2015-2016 fiscal year, the government-run CHT Development Board undertook a Tk 217 crore project to bring the entire CHT area under electricity coverage.
Cashing in on Cashews
Cashew nut cultivation in the hilly areas of Sherpur district has shown prospects of commercial success.
China provides $1.5m for Rohingyas
China has provided $1.5 million of assistance to improve hygiene services of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh
145 Bangladeshis repatriated from Libya
The government repatriated 398 Bangladeshi irregular migrants from Libya in past nine days with the latest group of 145 migrants reaching the country today
Unesco lists rickshaws and rickshaw art as ‘intangible heritage’
The rest of the cultural heritages are Jamdani and Shital Pati weaving industries, Baul songs and Mongol Shobhajatra
My Dhaka / Dhaka’s love affair with winter badminton
As a season, winter has many distinctive charms, and badminton is certainly one of them. For many Dhakaiites,
My Dhaka / Behind the scenes: Story of Dhaka’s fish trade
Bachchu Miah and I have had a thriving business relationship for the last 27 years. I met this young vendor while I was living in Kalabagan and now after 19 years of being in Uttara, the not-so...
Entertainment
Only Bollywood films in theaters in December, producers blame political instability
Producers, hall owners, production and distributing companies and actors are not ready to take any risks amid rampant blockades, hartals, political conferences and election campaigns.
Taylor Swift named Time Magazine's person of the year
Taylor Swift has smashed industry records this year with both her tour and the film of the globetrotting musical cavalcade that is estimated to bring in almost $2 billion of revenue as her adoring fans flock to see her in the flesh.
I try to learn from criticism: Arnob
Arnob's Coke Studio journey from "Dilaram" to "Nodir Kul" showcases his captivating compositions, maintaining a spellbinding connection with fans throughout his role as the program coordinator for the popular franchise.
Life & Living
Pamela Anderson's makeup-free moment at the British Fashion Awards 2023
She might be 56 but Pamela Anderson is still as radiant as ever! We are talking about the iconic model and actor, who took a bold step by making a makeup-free appearance at the British Fashion Awards 2023 in London.
Grand Theft Auto: A '90s kid's enduring love affair
Picture this: a '90s kid in Dhaka, wide-eyed, and getting lost in the digital world of Grand Theft Auto (GTA) Vice City or San Andreas. That kid was me. Fast forward to now, married and in my thirties, and here I am, still as giddy as a schoolboy in a candy store, eagerly awaiting the GTA 6 release, which is due in 2025. Some loves never die; they just respawn.
Virtual Reality escapes: Exploring travel and adventure from home
Exploring the world from the comforts of our home has been this beautiful option that is always available to us. However, as amazing a service as armchair travelling has given to us, it pales in comparison to what virtual reality offers. They are quite literally blurring the boundaries between the physical and the digital world and giving us the luxury to satiate our wanderlust in ways that we never thought possible
Youth
Early career job hopping: Why do fresh graduates do it and how is it perceived by employers?
Is early career job hopping a bad thing, and is it ever “too soon” to switch jobs?
The Eras experience
With The Eras Tour. Taylor Swift showcases why she is one of the best in the industry when it comes to putting on a show.
What is hobby fatigue and how to deal with it
Burnout, in general, is usually caused by high amounts of stress or overworking. To recover from such burnout, you need to relax and take some time off.
Tech & Startup
Electric vehicles are reducing global oil consumption: reports
Increasing electric vehicle sales in recent years have prompted forecasters to revise their estimates for the global peak in oil consumption. Public subsidies and advancements in technology are aiding consumers in overcoming the occasionally high upfront costs associated with battery-powered cars, as noted by industry experts.
China unveils new domestically developed supercomputer
China has recently unveiled a domestically developed supercomputing system which is said to be more powerful than Tianhe-2, one of China's fastest supercomputers, as per the Chinese news agency Xinhua.
Curtain closes for Banglalink Ennovators 7.0
The grand finale of Ennovators 7.0, a digital ideation competition hosted by Banglalink Digital Communications Limited was held on 4 December at Capital’s Pan Pacific Sonargaon ballroom.
Star Multimedia
Celebrity politicians: A diverse history
Political parties who have committed to participating in the upcoming 12th parliamentary election are preparing in full swing. The Awami League and Jatiya Party have announced their list of nominees, and interestingly, it includes a handful of celebrities
Gospel: The AI system that Israel is using to massacre Gaza
Israel's military is using artificial intelligence on a larger scale in their ongoing war with Hamas
Frequent earthquakes: The big one might be coming
About 100 earthquakes have hit Bangladesh this year, most of them minor tremors of magnitude 3.0 to 4.5
Mahiya Mahi's nomination papers rejected due to signatures
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World's richest 1pc emit as much carbon as poorest 66pc
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Environment
UN climate chief slams ‘posturing’ in COP28 talks
UN climate chief Simon Stiell accused nations of “posturing” at the COP28 talks in Dubai yesterday and urged them to reach an ambitious deal to ensure the world meets its targets against global warming.
COP28 fossil fuel battle hardens
Battle lines on fossil fuels hardened at UN climate talks yesterday despite scientists warning that global warming could breach the 1.5C threshold within seven years.
‘Need realistic climate actions’
Civil society organisations called for immediate and realistic actions from global leaders at COP28 to address the escalating climate emergency.
25 acres of forest land recovered in Chattogram
The Forests Department recovered around 25 acres of forest land grabbed by an industrial group in Sitakunda upazila of Chattogram, yesterday.
Diesel transport through undersea pipeline begins
After a long wait, transporting diesel through an undersea pipeline has started in the country
ADB takes initiative to strengthen women’s heat stress resilience
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today launched a new initiative to better understand and invest in adaptation to the impacts of heat stress on women and girls in five countries including Bangladesh
Cyclone Michaung turns into severe cyclonic storm
Cyclonic storm "Michaung" over west-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas moved northwestwards further and intensified into a severe cyclonic storm and lay over the same area at 6:00am today, said a bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD)
MJL Bangladesh plans to buy LPG tanker for Tk 350cr
MJL Bangladesh PLC, one of the leading private lubricant marketers, plans to invest $32.5 million, or Tk 350 crore, to purchase a newly-built tanker and provide rental services to private liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) companies.
Fact-check
Doctors Without Borders targeted by Israel-Hamas war misinformation
"Basically he abused his position as a medic, which the IDF cannot shoot, to break the law and assist terrorists to get a weapon."
Curb social media rumors
The National Security Council yesterday directed law enforcement and intelligence agencies to be on alert so that no one can spread any disinformation on social media centring the next national election.
Spin doctors go into overdrive ahead of polls
With the national election just around the corner, both pro-government and anti-government elements are out to manipulate public opinion through a vigorous campaign on social media platforms and private messaging apps, turning them into hotbeds of spin doctoring, disinformation and fake news.
False claims on Israel-Hamas war mushroom online, put focus on Musk's X
Asked for comment, an X representative said more than 500 unique Community Notes, a feature that lets users add context to potentially misleading content, have been posted about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Photocard with comment of Dr Yunus on Israel is fake
The Daily Star would like to clarify that we have not created or shared any photocard with the quoted statement
Nobel winner Amartya Sen's daughter denies rumours of his death
Nandana Sen posted a picture with her father and confirmed the 89-year-old was "busy as ever".
Photocard with Mirza Fakhrul's comment on Palestine is fake
Searching on Google, we found no statement of Mirza Fakhrul Islam similar to the fake photocard in any media outlets and no news of Mirza Fakhrul's meeting with US Ambassador Peter Haas on October 8.
Fact check: AI doctors on social media spreading fake claims
Videos of AI-generated doctors giving health and beauty tips on social media are becoming hugely popular, generating millions of clicks. How accurate are their claims? And how dangerous is AI in the medical field
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