Even 11 years after the Rana Plaza collapse in Savar, the trial of two cases filed over the incident did not reach any verdict, causing frustration among the victims.
Over the last seven days, temperatures in the capital and other heatwave-affected places have been consistently four to five degrees Celsius higher than the corresponding seven days in the last 30 years, according to Met department data.
Looking to diversify trade and investments in a changed geopolitical atmosphere, Qatar and Bangladesh yesterday signed 10 deals, including agreements on cooperation on ports, and overseas employment and welfare.
The 24-year-old German produced two clinical finishes after the break as Arsenal accelerated to a 5-0 victory that sent a powerful message to Liverpool and Manchester City.
The US government on Tuesday announced criminal charges and sanctions against four Iranians over an alleged multi-year cyber campaign targeting more than one dozen American companies
The US has decided to generously reward Israel $1 billion per thousand women and children that Israel has killed in the Gaza Strip.
Let’s visit this discussion on three levels of analysis on the local, national, and global scenarios and impacts.
Why crack down on workers who are demanding their dues?
The number of trade unions in the garment sector of Bangladesh has surged since the Rana Plaza building collapse though most of them are failing to live up to expectations when it comes to protecting workers’ rights.
Bangladesh head coach Chandika Hathurusingha had returned to the country on Sunday and there were quite a few key meetings, including one with selectors and another with cricket operations, before a preparatory squad was announced yesterday for the upcoming home T20I series against Zimbabwe as the World Cup squad starts to take shape.
When Sathi Munda stepped up to take Bangladesh’s fifth and final penalty in the shootout against India on March 10, 2024, the fate of the SAFF Under-16 Women’s Championship title was hanging in the balance.
“Shakib will return to Bangladesh by the end of this month. There is a possibility of him playing one or two matches in the DPL. Then he will join the team,” Lipu told the reporters in Mirpur today
Unloading of cargo from the Bangladeshi vessel MV Abdullah at the UAE port of Al Hamriyah started early yesterday (Tuesday)
Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury stated today that protecting the Ganges river dolphins is crucial for preserving the ecosystem of the country's rivers
At least 89 percent of 2,431 glacial lakes in the Himalayas that were identified in 2016-17 have notably expanded since 1984, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said in a report on Monday.
An independent review group on the UN agency for Palestinians found some “neutrality-related issues,” its much-anticipated report said Monday, but noted Israel had yet to provide evidence for incendiary allegations that staff were members of terrorist organizations.
Tensions flared between pro-Palestinian student protesters and school administrators at several US universities Monday, as in-person classes were cancelled and demonstrators arrested.
With her magnetic presence in films and television, Zinat Sanu Swagata has carved a niche for herself, captivating audiences with her acting prowess, hosting charm, and melodic voice. Her recent silver screen project, “Deyaler Desh”, directed by Mishuk Moni, emerged as a standout amidst the flurry of releases this Eid-ul-Fitr. Despite the saturation, the film resonated deeply with viewers.
This action-thriller marks a reunion between Haasan and Ratnam after 36 years since their collaboration on the 1987 cult classic "Nayakan". Haasan has lent his creative prowess to the script alongside Ratnam. As per the initial communication, the project is being dubbed as “an epic tale of power, rebellion, and triumph”.
Legendary Rabindra Sangeet exponent Rezwana Choudhury Bannya was awarded India's fourth highest civilian honour, the Padma Shri, by India’s President Draupadi Murmu.
Just as much as the summer heat exhausts us, our feathered friends are just as tired too.
Don’t have an air conditioner at home? Beat the ongoing heatwave following these simple tips — from clever use of curtains to including homemade coolers and roof modifications for heat reduction, and more
From preventing dehydration to sun protection, here are a couple of ways you and your loved ones can stay safe and happy and beat the annoying heatwave!
Team Novonil from Military Institute of Science and Technology (MIST) secured the second position among South Asian teams and fourth position among Asian teams in the prestigious 2024 AIAA Design/Build/Fly (DBF) Competition.
The team “BUET Potatoes” from BUET has been crowned the Asia West champions at the ICPC World Finals 2023.
How Rudaba turned her passion into a business
The startup funding landscape in Bangladesh experienced a significant downturn in the first quarter of 2024, mirroring broader global trends.
The 11 sellers of the chips were little-known Chinese retailers. Reuters could not determine whether, in fulfilling the orders, they used stockpiles acquired before the US tightened chip-export restrictions in November.
Tesla has officially reduced the pricing of three of its EVs: Model Y, Model X, and Model S, in the US. Each model will now cost US$2,000 each, as per an official announcement by the EV company.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei thanked the country's armed forces for their attack this month on Israel, saying the country had demonstrated its power regardless of how many targets were hit, Reuters reported on Sunday citing an Iranian news agency.
The heatwave has disrupted life in the capital for a week. There is intense heat all around, but the journey of the capital's people does not stop
A Swechchhasebak League leader has been accused of brandishing arms and issuing threats during a land dispute arbitration in Gazipur
Check the situation after the fire on Star on the Spot
Antonio Rudiger scored the decisive penalty as Real Madrid beat holders Manchester City in an edge-of-your-seat 4-3 shootout victory to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League for a record-extending 17th time after the teams were locked at 4-4 on aggregate following extra time on Wednesday.
The Sammilito Poribesh Rokkha Andolan in Chattogram is set to rally on April 27 against a ramp construction on the Tigerpass-CRB double-decker road for the elevated expressway
There is a risk of heat shock in Boro paddy in Gazipur as a severe heatwave has been sweeping over the country, agriculture officials said
An elephant was found dead at Bhawal National Park area at Gazipur's Rajendrapur this afternoon
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) released an eight-point recommendation today to reduce the risk of heat stroke in the midst of the current mild to severe heatwave sweeping the country
Severe heatwave prevailed in Rajshahi, Pabna, Khulna, Bagerhat, Jashore, Chuadanga and Kushtia districts today, disrupting normal life
The heatwave currently searing Bangladesh has led to renewed focus on reforestation efforts. On social media, calls to take up tree-planting drives, and even take on the challenge of creating a world record for planting trees are being peddled
Gas supply to all categories of customers will be suspended at different areas in Savar for 12 hours from 9:00am to 9:00pm tomorrow
Bangladesh Power Development Board today supplied a record 16,233 megawatts of electricity as power demand increased due to a country-wide heatwave
The two videos have been viewed on social media more than half a million times since last week, a Reuters review shows.
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.
Uncover the sources and intentions behind these circulating rumors.
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.