Misinformation and rumours in Bangladesh are no longer merely online falsehoods but are increasingly being used as political and commercial tools from social media to the streets and then into mainstream media and academics, said media experts and policymakers yesterday.

Programme inaugurated simultaneously in all 64 districts from Sylhet

Opposition leader reaches Tokyo at 10:00am

Family demands exemplary punishment for those responsible

Police link killing to earlier armed clash between 2 Rohingya rival groups

Chattogram hosts first event after Dhaka launch

Govt has no role in the matter, says law minister

Awami League leader from Mymensingh-6 passes away in Dhaka; multiple janazas set for tomorrow

Drivers flee after crash on Durgapur–Mymensingh highway

Says allocation lower than BTV; highlights staffing and systemic crisis in courts

Directs action during visit to Ramna Model Police Station

Economist questions implementation of US deals without parliamentary debate

New police camp in Karwan Bazar to help curb extortion, crime

Recalls difficult road journey back to Dhaka from Sylhet during election campaign

Decision to be reviewed by commission tomorrow

Haor floods wash away harvest overnight, stench of rotting paddy fills air in Habiganj

Tarique Rahman inaugurated a project to develop both banks of the Surma River, including beautification and flood protection infrastructure

Mountaineer Babar Ali has become the first Bangladeshi to summit Mount Makalu, the world’s fifth-highest peak, marking his fifth successful ascent of an 8,000-metre mountain

To join canal excavation inauguration and Notun Kuri Sports programme

Among the recipients are two photographers from The Daily Star—Rashed Shumon and Firoz Ahmed.