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MV Abdullah: Pirates bring in food as stock start to deplete

As food stock in the hijacked Bangladeshi ship MV Abdullah was depleting, pirates recently started bringing in food.

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Opinion / When does a bank fail?

There are four main reasons why banks fail: credit risk, interest rate risk, foreign exchange risk, and liquidity risk (bank run).

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An alarming upswing in child marriage

At least 41.6 percent of young women in Bangladesh were married before they had turned 18, reveals the latest government survey.

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Body of teen killed in BSF firing returned in the dark of night

India's Border Security Force (BSF) last night returned the body of a Bangladeshi teenager who died in BSF firing along the Dighaltari border in Lalmonirhat

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Stocks sink to lowest level in 3 years as investors sell and go away

Bangladesh’s stock market has been going through a bear run for the last two months despite petering out of election-linked uncertainty, signaling that the worries about the macroeconomic challenges are far from over.

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Opinion

Opinion

Repeated fire cannot be the story of a modern Bangladesh

Godown slum fire victims need support to rebuild lives

Consistently inconsistent: The US’ credibility hangs in the balance

Washington touts human rights, democracy, and peace, but only if achieving these doesn’t clash with its main priorities: economics and security.

Integrating our conservation and adaptation approaches

Over the last five years, one approach took shape quite strongly in relation to climate change and biodiversity conservation, and that is Nature-based Solutions.

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Sports

Sports

Shahid Afridi thinks son-in-law Shaheen Afridi should be 'given time' as Pak captain

Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi said that his son-in-law Shaheen Shah Afridi deserves to be given enough time to prove his credentials as the T20I captain of the national team.

Mumbai missed a trick by holding back Bumrah in IPL run-fest: Klaasen

Mumbai Indians missed a trick by holding back Jasprit Bumrah in the opening six powerplay overs, Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Heinrich Klaasen said after his side pummelled the five-times champions to post the highest Indian Premier League (IPL) total.

Cabrera losing Salahuddin’s trust?

The BFF boss watched from the VIP Box of the Bashundhara Kings Arena on Tuesday as Bangladesh conceded a stoppage time goal in a 1-0 home loss against the Middle Eastern nation, five days after being thrashed 5-0 by the same side in Kuwait.

News

News

Qatar Emir's visit to strengthen manpower, trade cooperation: foreign ministry source

Bangladesh and Qatar want to expand the existing ties with broader cooperation in the areas of manpower, energy, trade and investment following the planned visit of Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to Bangladesh next month

Freighter pilot called for tugboat help before plowing into Baltimore bridge

The pilot of the cargo freighter that knocked down a highway bridge into Baltimore Harbor had radioed for tugboat help and reported a power loss minutes earlier, federal safety officials said on Wednesday, citing audio from the ship's "black box" data recorder

Trump in court, Biden in the kitchen: 2024 is a campaign like no other

Though the candidates are the same as last time, the 2024 US presidential election promises to be unique in other ways -- pitting two men facing challenges unprecedented in the 235-year history of US democracy

Baltimore divers recover two bodies from harbour after bridge collapse

Divers on Wednesday recovered the remains of two of the six workers missing since they were tossed into Baltimore Harbour from a highway bridge that collapsed into shipping lanes when a faltering cargo freighter rammed into the structure, officials said on Wednesday

Khaleda Zia to be under observation at home

BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia was shifted to her residence last night from the Evercare Hospital in Dhaka's Bashundhara area as her health condition improved

Entertainment

Entertainment

Shakib Khan’s birthday bash lights up New York’s Times Square billboard

To mark this joyous occasion, some of his ardent fans, who adoringly call themselves “Shakibians” in the USA, have gone as far as to rent a billboard at New York’s iconic Times Square adorned with Shakib Khan's portrait along with heartfelt birthday wishes.

Alia to host Hope Gala to support underprivileged children

One of the top actresses in Bollywood, Alia has already made her mark in Hollywood as she is starring in the movie "The Heart of Stone".

Official first look of ‘Toofan’ thrills fans

Earlier, director Raihan Rafi had promised fans that a storm would brew on social media with the release of the first look at 4:00pm.

Life & Living

Life & Living

Eid Elegance: House of Ahmed’s tribute to heritage and artisanship

House of Ahmed, founded by Tanzila Elma and Ahmed Tuhin Reza, represents a shared love for design and a profound appreciation for Bangladesh's rich cultural heritage.

Sweet spreads and childhood memories: A Nutella nostalgia trip

Experience the delight of Nutella with easy recipes that transform your quick snack into a luxurious treat. Indulge in chocolatey pancakes, a microwave mug cake, or banana paratha rolls, all featuring the rich taste of Nutella.

#Decor / Dining table essentials: Everything you need to know

With Eid-ul-Fitr approaching, the anticipation in the air grows, promising the delight of reuniting with our friends and family, where laughter mingles with the aromas of shared feasts. At the heart of these joyous gatherings sits the dining table, a symbol of communal celebrations and the strength of family bonds. So, whether you are preparing to host a grand Eid banquet on a brand-new table or simply seeking to upgrade your current one, let us guide you with some helpful tips.

Youth

Youth

BRAC University community raises BDT 2 lakh for orphanages, underprivileged, and university staff

A group of students from BRAC University, with support from faculty members and alumni, took the initiative of creating a positive impact on society through multiple campaigns aimed towards orphanages, underprivileged people near campus, and the BRAC University staff.

EXPLAINED / The significance of Bangladesh's Independence Day and Victory Day

The significance of each day in the birth of our nation.

Why we want to stay sad and how to move past it

The memes are great, and they help us cope. But we need to move forward.

Tech & Startup

Tech & Startup

Implement mechanism to identify illegal handsets

Mobile phone makers also demand stability in tax policy

Press Release / Samsung Galaxy A15 5G launched in Bangladesh

Samsung has recently launched the Galaxy A15 5G smartphone in Bangladesh. Samsung Galaxy A15 5G features a 6.5-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED display, a 90 Hz refresh rate, and a 5,000mAh battery with 25W super-fast charging capacity. 

Apple planning to use Baidu's AI in iPhones: report

Apple is reportedly planning to integrate generative AI made by Baidu Inc., the Chinese tech and AI company, into upcoming iPhones and Apple products in China, as per a report by Wall Street Journal. This discussion between the tech giants signals a potentially significant development for the Chinese AI landscape.

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Star Multimedia

Independence Day: Children of Brahmanbaria perform 'human puppet' dance

At a time when the tradition of puppetry is slowly but surely vanishing, a group of schoolchildren in Brahmanbaria performed a dance as "human puppets", which garnered a lot of attention on social media.

Camel milk tea stall in Gulshan at midnight

Camel milk tea has brought that difference for the people of the capital. And this tea is available at the shop named 'Bachelor Express' on Road No 52 of Gulshan area

AAP will follow Kejriwal's instructions even if he is in jail

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on the night of March 21 in the liquor policy-linked money laundering case. Now Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is in jail, but the party's members, including leaders, MPs, councillors, and workers, remain steadfast in their resolve to follow his instructions

Fire incidents on the rise

Fire broke out at Korail slum in the capital's Banani, Gausia kitchen market in Narayanganj's Rupganj and a super board factory at Jamaldi area in Gazaria upazila of Munshiganj

Iftar sale in Khulna: Tk 1 per item

Watch today's Inside Bangladesh to find out more

Environment

Environment

Initiatives taken to make vulnerable island, char dwellers climate-resilient: Saber

Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury today said initiatives have been taken to increase the climate-change resilience of people living in coastal islands and riverine chars

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Met office forecasts rain in 5 divisions including Dhaka

Rain or thundershowers is likely to occur at one or two places in five north and southern divisions including the capital in the next 24 hours beginning from 9:00am today

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Dhaka’s air quality 2nd worst in the world this morning

Dhaka ranked second on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality, with an AQI score of 213 at 9:48am, this morning

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Rain with gusty wind likely over country

Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at a few places over the country's five divisions during the 24 hours beginning from 9am today

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Bangabandhu envisioned environment-friendly development in Bangladesh: Saber

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury said today that Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman was the visionary of environment-friendly development in the country.

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Rain likely in throughout the country today

Rain will drench different places in all eight divisions of the country in the 24 hours from 9:00am today, according to Bangladesh Metrological Department

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Dhaka’s air quality 3rd worst in the world this morning

Dhaka has ranked third on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI index of 181 at 9:05am this morning

3d ago

Dhaka sees 28mm rainfall in 6 hours; more rain likely

Bangladesh Meteorological Department has predicted rain or thundershowers in parts of the country over 24 hours starting from 9:00 am today

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Fact-check

Fact-check

Fact check: Mossad did not describe deceased US airman as 'enemy'

More claims suggesting the remark came from Mossad spread across X and TikTok.

3w ago

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.

3w ago

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.

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."