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Be sincere to enhance agriculture production, alleviate poverty: PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today stressed the need for cooperatives in every area throughout the country to boost agricultural production, alleviate poverty and create scope for micro-savings
Work-abstention: Teachers suspend movement
The Bangladesh Secondary Assistant Teachers' Association has opted to suspend its planned one-hour abstention from work programme scheduled for tomorrow
Cybergangs now selling ‘genuine’ NIDs
Imagine someone ordering and taking delivery of your personal data -- national identity card information, phone call records, and statements from your mobile financial accounts – as conveniently as ordering food online.
Biden nominates David Meale as next US ambassador to Bangladesh
Until the nomination gets the nod from the Senate, Peter Haas will remain the US ambassador to Bangladesh
A house of representatives!
With his son’s victory in Wednesday’s upazila chairman polls in Subarnachar, local Awami League lawmaker Ekramul Karim Chowdhury have further consolidated his grip on politics, said party insiders.
Opinion
IMF prescription to raise energy prices is anti-people, illogical
The IMF prescription for the public means increased gas, electricity and transport prices, and so on.
Some much-needed policy changes
Economic reforms should not end here, though
Make subordinate courts accessible for women
According to a BRAC study, among the 192 courts in 64 districts, only 24 percent have separate female washrooms.
Business
Rural food inflation hit 15% in Dec: study
The national food inflation rate in the same month stood at 9.58 percent, according to the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).
Sports
India's head coach post up for grabs soon, but Dravid ‘welcome to apply’
Shah also informed that India would not adopt a split-coaching model.
No dead rubbers as evolution emphasised
Bangladesh pacer Taskin Ahmed said that winning the five-match Twenty20 series against Zimbabwe did not give the team false confidence heading into the T20 World Cup, instead the two remaining fixtures should be utilised to “test new skills” they are developing.
Beckham urges Man Utd flops to prove they are 'motivated'
Former United star Beckham was in Manchester on Thursday to attend the premiere of a new documentary about the club's 1999 treble-winning side.
News
Putin reappoints Mishustin as Russia's PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed the reappointment on Friday of Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, a technocrat who has helped him through the war in Ukraine and the economic challenges wrought by Western sanctions over Moscow's invasion
Technical glitch: Air Arabia plane shuts down on runway after landing in Ctg
An Air Arabia aircraft shut down on the middle of runway after landing at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram this morning following a technical glitch
Nature quest: Giving colour to the seas
A sea slug, more specifically a dorid nudibranch or Goniobranchus reticulus, spotted around 12ft deep into the Bay of Bengal off Saint Martin’s Island
18-yr-old stabbed to death in teen gang attack in Ctg
An 18-year-old boy was stabbed to death and another injured in an attack carried out allegedly by a teen gang in Akmal Ali Pocket Gate area under Patenga Police Station in Chattogram last night
Mobile court jails vendor for selling dead chicken in Gazipur
A mobile court today fined a vendor for selling dead chicken meat in Gazipur's Kapasia..Tofazzal Mia, 25, of Kandapara area of Narsingdi's Madhabdi municipality, was also jailed for seven days, reports our Gazipur correspondent quoting the executive magistrate.
Rise of a Nation
“We hardly hear people talking about how lucky we are to be an independent nation. How incredible it is that we earned our freedom. Without understanding the trauma and struggles we endured to earn...
My Dhaka / The busy days of AC mechanics
As Dhaka continues to tackle the woes of summer heat, the business of selling air conditioners, stand fans, table fans, and coolers has seen an obvious rise.
Entertainment
‘Baby Reindeer’s’ real-life Martha sues Netflix, Richard Gadd for defamation
The Netflix series “Baby Reindeer”, based on Fiona Harvey’s character, has gained worldwide popularity since its release. However, the real-life Fiona was obligated to come into the spotlight following public criticism to express her account of events.
Justin and Hailey Bieber announce pregnancy with Hawaii vow renewal photos
Hailey and Justin Bieber are officially anticipating the arrival of their first child. The 30-year-old musician shared the news of his wife's pregnancy through a charming black and white collage on Instagram on Thursday (May 9), already circulating widely. The couple, married since 2018, reaffirmed their commitment to each other by renewing their vows in Hawaii, as reported by Page Six.
Two new 'Lord of the Rings' movies heading to theaters
A fresh installment in the "Lord of the Rings" movie series, one of the biggest film franchises of all time, is scheduled to debut in theaters in 2026
Life & Living
Here’s why watermelons are good for you
Watermelons are not merely a symbol of summer refreshment. They are an excellent source of hydration and nutrition. Beyond its irresistible watery sweetness, the fruit is preferred for its ability to sustain good health and invigorate the body.
The healthiest diet around: Exploring Japanese cuisine
With an emphasis on unprocessed and fresh food, Japanese food can boast as one of the healthiest dietary choices in the world. Modern Japanese cuisine features all sorts of ingredients.
Iconic dresses from Met Gala 2024
The Met Gala 2024 dazzled under the theme "The Garden of Time," inspired by a short story with a similar title. Held on 6 May 2024, the gala saw fashion and film luminaries showcasing designs that married elegance and innovativeness with contemporary environmental consciousness.
Youth
A conversation with the coach who led BUET to ICPC glory
Campus sat down with Sohel Rahman, a professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), Fellow at the Bangladesh Academy of Sciences, and the team coach of BUET Potatoes, to learn more about the process and experience of representing the nation as part of the BUET ICPC team.
Mongol-Tori Phoenix: BRAC University’s next-generation Mars rover
Mongol-Tori’s Phoenix, a next-generation Mars rover from BRAC University (BRACU), has secured a spot in the finals of the University Rover Challenge (URC) 2024.
What students should keep in their bags in this heat
Preparing for the sweltering heat is a must-do, especially for those who can't avoid going outdoors.
Tech & Startup
TikTok begins advertising in Bangladesh
TikTok has launched advertising options in Bangladesh, selecting Aleph as its regional sales partner.
British-Bangladeshi Kazi Abidur Rahman in Forbes 30 under 30 list
Kazi Abidur Rahman, the co-founder of Sunnamusk, a British perfume shop, has secured a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2024. He was listed in the 30 Under 30 list of Europe - Retail & Ecommerce 2024.
Here are the biggest announcements from Apple’s iPad event
Apple has unveiled a new line up of products at the Apple’s iPad event on May 7. Here are the announcements from Apple’s iPad event:
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Biden warns Israel to refrain from Rafah operation
The US opposes Israel's decision to attack Rafah in Gaza. US President Joe Biden has warned Israel to refrain from attacking the country
How the BAF trainer fighter jet crashed in Chattogram
A trainer fighter jet of Bangladesh Air Force has crashed into the Karnaphuli river in Chattogram due to mechanical failure. Divers and firefighters are working to retrieve the aircraft.
Is there an election going on?
Voters in the Chimbuk Hill area in the dark about the ongoing upazila polls
Upazila Polls: AL, BNP struggle to keep a grip on grassroots
The upazila election has exposed how neither of the two major parties, the Awami League and BNP, has full control over the grassroots leaders.
Myanmar conflict: Explosions from across the border rock Teknaf
Teknaf upazila in Cox's Bazar was once again rocked yesterday by sounds of explosions coming from across the border in Myanmar's Rakhine state
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Environment
Untapped petroleum potential: Offshore areas of Bangladesh largely unexplored, says TGS
Petrobangla (Bangladesh Oil, Gas and Mineral Corporation) initiated an international tender in March for offshore oil and gas exploration, following the approval of the revamped model production sharing contract (PSC)
Thailand closes island after coral bleaching found
An island in southern Thailand was closed on Thursday after the discovery of extensive coral bleaching, the national parks office said
Dhaka’s air quality ‘worst in the world’ this morning
Dhaka has topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 203 at 9:01 am today
School's out: how climate change threatens education
Asia is warming faster than the global average, and climate change is producing more frequent, longer, and more intense heatwaves
12 boats capsize due to nor'wester
At least 12 boats capsized near Moheshkhali, Banshkhali, and Anwara at the Bay of Bengal due to a nor'wester today
Offshore oil, gas exploration: 7 foreign firms bought tenders so far
State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid today said seven international companies have so far bought tenders to participate in oil and gas exploration in the Bay of Bengal
So, how many donkeys are there in Bangladesh?
Do you know how many donkeys there are in Bangladesh? The answer is we don't know the numbers
Rain likely in all divisions: Met office
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted that rain or thundershowers in all divisions with hail at isolated places in 24 hours starting from 9:00am today
Fact-check
India sieves online deluge to stamp out disinformation in world's biggest election
Just last week, two AI-generated deepfake videos of Bollywood stars criticising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is seeking a rare third term, and asking people to vote for the opposition Congress went viral, drawing half a million views.
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.
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