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High bad loans a 'big threat' to financial sector: BB

The central bank said in quarterly review on money and exchange rate

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Credit card use slightly up

Customers spent Tk 2,678 crore in Jan this year, up from Tk 2,674 crore in Dec 2023

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Litchi growers expect good harvest this year

There are over 4,000 orchards dotting the district

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47 BNP-Jamaat activists sent to jail in Chuadanga

A Chuadanga court today sentenced 47 leaders and activists of BNP and Jamaat to jail in a case filed for arson

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10 return home in Cox’s Bazar after paying ransom

Ten people including four children, who were abducted from the hilly areas of Teknaf in Cox's Bazar recently, returned home today, after allegedly paying approximately Tk 200,000 as ransom

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Sports

Sports

Shakib returns as Tigers gear up for Chattogram Test

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

Injury blows ahead of crucial PL matchweek

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. 

Richarlison battled depression after Brazil World Cup exit

Brazil striker Richarlison battled with depression after his country's quarterfinal loss to Croatia at the 2022 World Cup and considered quitting football.

News

News

80pc BNP leaders, activists faced torture in jail: Fakhrul

BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said 80 percent of BNP leaders and activists faced torture unleashed by the "fascist" Awami League government

Results of DU admission tests of all units published

There was a pass rate of 8.89 percent in A unit [Science] , 10.07 percent in B unit, 13.3 percent in C unit (Business), and 11.75 percent in Cha Unit (Fine Arts)

Met office predicts rains in Dhaka, 6 other divisions

Met office forecast rains or thundershowers in Dhaka and six other divisions of the country in 24 hours commencing 9:00am today

RMG factory closed a day after workers' demonstration for dues

The authorities of TRZ Garments Industry Limited have shut its garment factory in Gazipur’s Tongi following a demonstration staged yesterday by its workers and staffers demanding their dues

Entertainment

Entertainment

Shakib Khan’s birthday celebration: Makers fail to release ‘Rajkumar’ trailer at Burj Khalifa

To the disappointment of fans, the trailer was not unveiled as planned. Instead, the makers surprised audiences by releasing the movie's title track.

'Rajkumar' title track drops on Shakib Khan's birthday

Through its riveting melody, we witness the Dhallywood superstar romancing the beautiful Courtney Coffey amidst the vibrant streets of New York.

Tilda Swinton, Brian Cox, and others auction items to aid Gaza

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.

Life & Living

Life & Living

The secrets to a stronger long-distance relationship

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.

Choosing timeless loose-fitting wear for Eid and beyond

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.

Meditation for all: A beginner’s guide to mindful living

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.

Tech & Startup

Tech & Startup

LinkedIn working on short-form video feed: report

LinkedIn, the professional networking platform, is reportedly developing a short-form video feed in the app, according to TechCrunch, an international tech news platform.

Implement mechanism to identify illegal handsets

Mobile phone makers also demand stability in tax policy

First-ever 'Dragon Ball' theme park to be launched in Saudi Arabia

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.

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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

Dhaka’s air 3rd most polluted in the world this morning

Its air quality continued to be in the "unhealthy" zone with an air quality index (AQI) score of 169 at 8:55am

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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

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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.

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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.

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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."