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Inner Circular Road / RHD to expand 2 major roads around Dhaka
The Roads and Highways Department (RHD) is going to expand two major roads around Dhaka as part of developing the long-awaited inner ring road, aiming to reduce traffic congestion in the capital.
Thailand rolls out red carpet to greet Sheikh Hasina on her official visit
A red carpet was rolled out as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reached Bangkok at noon today on a six-day official visit to Thailand at the invitation of her Thai counterpart Srettha Thavisin
Rana Plaza anniversary / Trade unions surge, but workers' rights still unprotected
Although there has been a fivefold increase in number of unions in 11 years since the country's deadliest industrial incident, most are failing to live up to expectations
Feyenoord boss Slot leading race for Liverpool job
Feyenoord coach Arne Slot has emerged as the leading contender to succeed Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager, according to British media reports on Monday.
3 intercity trains delayed by 2 hours due to engine failure of Turag Express
Three trains -- Ekota Express, Jamuna Express and Nilsagar Express -- were delayed for two hours as the engine of another train, Turag Express, failed at Tongi Railway Junction in Gazipur this morning
Opinion
Decolonising academia beyond the metaphor
Decolonial pedagogy and thinking is a fundamental part of the movement for imagining an alternative future.
US aid to Israel: Twenty-three billion dollars to slaughter women and children
The US has decided to generously reward Israel $1 billion per thousand women and children that Israel has killed in the Gaza Strip.
Fifty years of learning from rises and slips in the Bangladesh economy
We are hubristically living through our ecological implosion.
Business
ADP spending picks up in July-March
Development spending rose 42.30 percent in the first nine months of the current fiscal year (FY) thanks to a higher execution rate in March following the national election.
Sports
'Serious talent' Fraser-McGurk bonds with Warner to light up IPL
Jake Fraser-McGurk went unsold at auction but the young Australian was snapped up by Delhi Capitals as an injury replacement and has become one of the stories of the current IPL.
Milik fires Juventus into Italian Cup final
Arkadiusz Milik's late strike helped Juventus reach the Italian Cup final on Tuesday with a 3-2 aggregate win over Lazio despite losing a tense second leg 2-1.
Five-star Arsenal thrash Chelsea to open up Premier League lead
Kai Havertz and Ben White scored twice as Arsenal thrashed Chelsea 5-0 on Tuesday to surge ahead in the Premier League title race and ramp up the pressure on Liverpool and Manchester City.
News
Arafat Islam made new director of Rab's legal and media wing
Commander Arafat Islam today took charge as the new director of the legal and media wing of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab).
PM departs for Thailand on six-day official visit
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left Dhaka today for Bangkok on a six-day official visit to Thailand at the invitation of her Thai counterpart Srettha Thavisin to strengthen the bilateral ties between the two countries
South Korean woman loses $50k in Elon Musk deepfake scam
A Korean woman was persuaded to invest 70 million won ($50,770) after seeing a deepfake video of what appeared to be Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, according to local reports on Tuesday
US charges, sanctions Iranians linked to Revolutionary Guard cyber command
The US government on Tuesday announced criminal charges and sanctions against four Iranians over an alleged multi-year cyber campaign targeting more than one dozen American companies
Bill to ban TikTok in US clears Congress
The US Senate on Tuesday approved legislation requiring the wildly popular social media app TikTok to be divested from its Chinese parent company ByteDance or be shut out of the American market
My Dhaka / Savoury Summer Delights: Green mango season is here
Mango is known as the king of fruits and justifiably so!
My Dhaka / The dynamic duo of DIYer Studio
When your university courses come to an end and you are left with a few bundles of quality, loose sheets of paper, what do you do with it? Give it away, forget about it, or do you make a bespoke...
Entertainment
Taylor Swift’s diss track causes Kim Kardashian to lose 500,000 followers
Taylor Swift is not one to mince words, and her latest track "thanK you aIMee" certainly attests to that! Just when it seemed like her feud with Kanye West and Kim Kardashian had simmered down, the pop icon surprised everyone by dropping a no-holds-barred diss track targeting a figure named Aimee, widely speculated by fans to be none other than Kim Kardashian.
I have fallen victim to film politics: Swagata
With her magnetic presence in films and television, Zinat Sanu Swagata has carved a niche for herself, captivating audiences with her acting prowess, hosting charm, and melodic voice. Her recent silver screen project, “Deyaler Desh”, directed by Mishuk Moni, emerged as a standout amidst the flurry of releases this Eid-ul-Fitr. Despite the saturation, the film resonated deeply with viewers.
Courtney Coffey expresses dismay over promotional neglect
The first poster of the film “Rajkumar” was unveiled in late March, featuring only Shakib Khan prominently. While the names of the hero, director (Himel Ashraf), and producer (Arshad Adnan) were highlighted in bold letters, the heroine's picture or name was notably absent. Viewers speculated that the hero and heroine might appear together in the next poster, but that didn't materialise either.
Life & Living
Ways to help birds beat the summer heat
Just as much as the summer heat exhausts us, our feathered friends are just as tired too.
5 ways to keep the house cool without an AC
Don’t have an air conditioner at home? Beat the ongoing heatwave following these simple tips — from clever use of curtains to including homemade coolers and roof modifications for heat reduction, and more
Beat the heatwave: Tips and tricks to stay safe in hot weather
From preventing dehydration to sun protection, here are a couple of ways you and your loved ones can stay safe and happy and beat the annoying heatwave!
Youth
MIST ranks second among South Asian teams in international aircraft design competition
Team Novonil from Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) secured the second position among South Asian teams and fourth position among Asian teams in the prestigious 2024 AIAA Design/Build/Fly (DBF) Competition.
BUET crowned Asia West champions at ICPC World Finals
The team “BUET Potatoes” from BUET has been crowned the Asia West champions at the ICPC World Finals 2023.
Keeping a family tradition alive through knitting
How Rudaba turned her passion into a business
Tech & Startup
Startup investment in Bangladesh sees 70% drop in Q1 2024
The startup funding landscape in Bangladesh experienced a significant downturn in the first quarter of 2024, mirroring broader global trends.
Exclusive / China acquired recently banned Nvidia chips in Super Micro, Dell servers, tenders show
The 11 sellers of the chips were little-known Chinese retailers. Reuters could not determine whether, in fulfilling the orders, they used stockpiles acquired before the US tightened chip-export restrictions in November.
Tesla reduces prices of Model Y, X and S EVs in US
Tesla has officially reduced the pricing of three of its EVs: Model Y, Model X, and Model S, in the US. Each model will now cost US$2,000 each, as per an official announcement by the EV company.
Star Multimedia
Khamenei says Iran demonstrated its power against Israel
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei thanked the country's armed forces for their attack this month on Israel, saying the country had demonstrated its power regardless of how many targets were hit, Reuters reported on Sunday citing an Iranian news agency.
Heatwave grips city dwellers
The heatwave has disrupted life in the capital for a week. There is intense heat all around, but the journey of the capital's people does not stop
Swechchhasebak League leader brandishes arms during land dispute arbitration
A Swechchhasebak League leader has been accused of brandishing arms and issuing threats during a land dispute arbitration in Gazipur
How are Dhaka Shishu Hospital patients doing after the fire?
Check the situation after the fire on Star on the Spot
A match in which Man City played but Real Madrid won
Antonio Rudiger scored the decisive penalty as Real Madrid beat holders Manchester City in an edge-of-your-seat 4-3 shootout victory to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League for a record-extending 17th time after the teams were locked at 4-4 on aggregate following extra time on Wednesday.
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Environment
Protecting Ganges river dolphins crucial for preserving ecosystem: minister
Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury stated today that protecting the Ganges river dolphins is crucial for preserving the ecosystem of the country's rivers
Environmentalists to rally against ramp construction in Ctg
The Sammilito Poribesh Rokkha Andolan in Chattogram is set to rally on April 27 against a ramp construction on the Tigerpass-CRB double-decker road for the elevated expressway
There is a risk of heat shock in Boro paddy in Gazipur: agri officials
There is a risk of heat shock in Boro paddy in Gazipur as a severe heatwave has been sweeping over the country, agriculture officials said
Elephant found dead near Gazipur’s Bhawal National Park
An elephant was found dead at Bhawal National Park area at Gazipur's Rajendrapur this afternoon
Avoid heat stroke amid heatwave: DGHS issues eight directives
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) released an eight-point recommendation today to reduce the risk of heat stroke in the midst of the current mild to severe heatwave sweeping the country
Severe heatwave continues to batter parts of Bangladesh; rains likely in Sylhet
Severe heatwave prevailed in Rajshahi, Pabna, Khulna, Bagerhat, Jashore, Chuadanga and Kushtia districts today, disrupting normal life
Why planting as many trees as possible may not be the solution to the climate crisis
The heatwave currently searing Bangladesh has led to renewed focus on reforestation efforts. On social media, calls to take up tree-planting drives, and even take on the challenge of creating a world record for planting trees are being peddled
The areas in Savar where gas supply will be halted for 12hrs tomorrow
Gas supply to all categories of customers will be suspended at different areas in Savar for 12 hours from 9:00am to 9:00pm tomorrow
Fact-check
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.
Fake videos targeting BNP resurfacing on social media: reports
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.
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