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Gas shortage leaves compressor stations inoperative

The government built two compressor stations in 2016 to supply gas at adequate pressure to different districts, but the expensive machinery has been underutilised due to inadequate gas flow.

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Explosions in Myanmar as ship spotted in Naf river

People in the border area said they heard sounds of multiple explosions intermittently from last night to Friday afternoon. However, between 3:00pm and 4:00pm today, there were more than 10 loud explosions

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Netanyahu agrees to Gaza ceasefire talks

The Israeli PM agrees to send delegations to Egypt and Qatar, where negotiators have been trying to secure the release of Israeli hostages as part of a possible Gaza ceasefire deal

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Protest against BCL activities: Buet cancels seat of one student

The Buet authorities last night cancelled the residential facilities of a student and formed a probe body in the wake of the students' protest against alleged political activities on campus by Chhatra League

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Man killed as bus hits electric pole in Bakshibazar

A man was killed after a bus crashed into a roadside electric pole in Dhaka's Bakshibazar area this afternoon

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Business

Business

Dollar crunch dampens multinationals’ mood for eye-popping dividends

Last year, MNCs paid Tk 5,060 crore as dividends, representing 72 percent of the total earnings while in 2022, they gave out Tk 6,346 crore in dividends, which accounted for 95 percent of the profits.

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Sports

Sports

Not a battle for top spot after a while

Saturday's "Der Klassiker" between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund will unusually not be about controlling the title race or taking over the top spot in the German Bundesliga.

Mohammedan thrash Fortis as BPL resumes

Title aspirants Mohammedan Sporting Club resumed their Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) campaign with a bang, handing a massive 4-0 defeat to Fortis Football Club in their first match of the second leg at the Rafique Uddin Bhuiyan Stadium in Mymensingh on Friday.

Crawley calls for refinement to 'Bazball' after India defeat

England next return to test action in July against the West Indies, after this year's Twenty20 World Cup.

News

News

A timeless image

A boy, barely out of childhood, holds a grenade in his hand. His gaze, although defiant, also holds a flicker of innocence, a boyish vulnerability peeking through the steely resolve. Flanking him on either side stand two older teenagers, rifles aimed towards the enemy.

Lack of skill traps migrants in limited job market

Md Hasan travelled overnight from his home district Barguna to the capital city recently for biometric data enrollment at the Visa Service Centre for Saudi Arabia, hoping to secure a low-paid job in the Kingdom.

Refrain from telling lies

Ruling Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said yesterday that he wants to ask BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul to provide a list of BNP members who have faced torture.

Bagerhat 250-bed Hospital: Services in jeopardy amid acute manpower shortage

An acute shortage of doctors and staff has left patients at the Bagerhat 250-bed hospital deprived of much needed medical care.

Drive to recover Louhajang river continues

With the drive to recover the Louhajang river in Tangail municipal area continuing in full swing, the once beautiful river is gradually returning to its previous shape.

Entertainment

Entertainment

Jaya, Farin and Shohel win big at Filmfare Awards Bangla 2024

The seventh edition of the Joy Filmfare Awards (Bangla) which took place tonight in Kolkata, announced Jaya as the Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Female) for "Ardhangini".

Siam Ahmed surprises fans on his birthday

This M Raahim directorial is scheduled to be released on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.

Beyoncé releases her first country album ‘Cowboy Carter’

Beyoncé, the multi-talented music icon, has recently dropped her highly anticipated country album titled “Cowboy Carter.” This album, marking Beyoncé's foray into the country music genre, boasts a robust 27-song tracklist, featuring renowned titles such as “Texas Hold ’Em,” “Jolene,” and “Smoke Hour.”

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

Canada school boards sue social media giants for affecting students' mental health

Four Canadian school boards have filed a lawsuit against major social media companies, including Meta Platforms and Snap, seeking damages totalling over $2.96 billion USD. The legal action alleges that the companies' products, designed to foster compulsive usage, have negatively affected students' mental health and learning processes.

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.

Xiaomi's first EV to be priced under $70k

Xiaomi's first electric vehicle, the SU7, will be priced under $70,000, according to Lei Jun, CEO of Xiaomi, in a recent statement. Jun added that the Xiaomi SU7 aims to be "the best looking, easiest to drive and smartest car" available in the market under the 500,000 yuan ($69,424) price tag.

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Star Multimedia

Israel preparing to attack Rafah city: Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the Israeli army is preparing to enter the densely populated city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip

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

Environment

Environment

Nature Quest / Underwater 'night lights'

A mauve stinger lights up the Bay of Bengal in Saint Martin’s Island. Just as this underwater photographer was wrapping up his work for the night, he could not but get hypnotised by the bioluminescent creature floating in front of him

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Dhaka air third worst in the world this morning

Dhaka ranked third on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning

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Pollution claims 2.72 lakh lives in one year

Alarming levels of air pollution, unsafe water, poor sanitation, and exposure to lead caused over 2.72 lakh premature deaths in Bangladesh in 2019.

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Environmental hazards / 2.72 lakh premature deaths in 2019: WB report

Alarming levels of air pollution, unsafe water, poor sanitation, and lead exposure caused over 2.72 lakh premature deaths in the country in 2019.

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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

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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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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."