Alarming levels of air pollution, unsafe water, poor sanitation, and exposure to lead caused over 2.72 lakh premature deaths in Bangladesh in 2019.
The central bank said in quarterly review on money and exchange rate
Customers spent Tk 2,678 crore in Jan this year, up from Tk 2,674 crore in Dec 2023
Night-time shopping has a certain charm to it, almost a like starry-eyed rebellion. Come Ramadan, staying out late into the wee hours has almost become a trend for Dhakaites.
Intern doctors called off their nationwide strike following an assurance from Health Minister Dr Samanta Lal Sen today
Our Liberation War is something we are proud to talk about, read about, and reminisce about but have not done much research on.
Even in Bangladesh, people are concerned about the CAA because of its perceived impact on the fate of Muslims.
Most public spaces and buildings in the country are not equipped to accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Bangalees are well known for their unparalleled gift of gab. Our love for chatting is unique and deeply rooted in our culture. Whether it is at the corner shop or continuing in marathon phone calls that defy the laws of time and data plans, we Bangalees are the true pioneers of telephonic verbos
Star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan, who had initially opted to sit out the Sri Lanka series owing to fitness issues, joined the Bangladesh Test squad on Thursday ahead of their second and final match against the Lankans in Chattogram on Saturday. Having already suffered a 328-run thumping in the first Test in Sylhet, skipper Najmul Hossain Shanto would be delighted to have the all-rounder available for the crucial contest. Shakib returned to the longer format after nearly a year-long absence. He last played a Test against Ireland in Mirpur in April last year and has not even played any longer-version domestic cricket since then. Photos: Rajib Raihan
The Premier League returns this weekend after the final international break of the season, with a headline fixture on the cards as reigning champions Manchester City host Arsenal on Sunday.
Brazil striker Richarlison battled with depression after his country's quarterfinal loss to Croatia at the 2022 World Cup and considered quitting football.
At least 24 out of 36 hospitals in the Gaza Strip are non-functional, according to a report by the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).
An Indian court yesterday extended the custody of opposition leader and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal until April 1 in a graft case related to the national capital territory’s liquor policy, local media said.
Russia’s Investigative Committee said yesterday it had uncovered evidence that the gunmen who killed 143 people in an attack on a concert hall last week were linked to “Ukrainian nationalists”.
China has sent more than a million bottles of water from melting Tibetan glaciers to the Maldives, officials said yesterday, a gift from the world’s highest mountains to a low-lying archipelago threatened by rising seas.
Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison by a judge yesterday for stealing $8 billion from customers of the now-bankrupt FTX cryptocurrency exchange he founded, the last step in the former billionaire wunderkind’s dramatic downfall.
To the disappointment of fans, the trailer was not unveiled as planned. Instead, the makers surprised audiences by releasing the movie's title track.
Through its riveting melody, we witness the Dhallywood superstar romancing the beautiful Courtney Coffey amidst the vibrant streets of New York.
Tilda Swinton, Ken Loach, and Brian Cox are among the British film and TV personalities contributing to an online auction aimed at raising funds for humanitarian relief for Palestinians in Gaza.
Communication may be the key, but it only unlocks one of the many hypothetical doors in your relationship. Long-distance relationships go beyond just losing your night’s sleep or waking up at the crack of dawn to talk to your partner.
In recent years, there has been a remarkable shift in fashion trends towards more inclusive and diverse styles, particularly when it comes to comfortable wear.
If you are a beginner who is wondering whether meditation is for you, the good news is that meditation is for everyone, regardless of their age, socioeconomic background or vocation in life. Meditating regularly makes one more receptive and open, thus enhancing the way one experiences life.
How Rudaba turned her passion into a business
An Eid special edition of Rising Star's monthly comic strip.
All Out!, an action-packed cricket manga by Source? hit the shelves last month.
LinkedIn, the professional networking platform, is reportedly developing a short-form video feed in the app, according to TechCrunch, an international tech news platform.
Mobile phone makers also demand stability in tax policy
The first-ever theme park dedicated to 'Dragon Ball', the popular Japanese anime-manga series, is going to be built in Saudi Arabia, according to Qiddiya Investment Company, the company behind the project.
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 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
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 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
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Alarming levels of air pollution, unsafe water, poor sanitation, and lead exposure caused over 2.72 lakh premature deaths in the country in 2019.
Met office forecast rains or thundershowers in Dhaka and six other divisions of the country in 24 hours commencing 9:00am today
Its air quality continued to be in the "unhealthy" zone with an air quality index (AQI) score of 169 at 8:55am
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
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
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
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
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.
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."