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Bangladesh Bank has to provide info that people have right to know: Arafat
Bangladesh Bank will have to provide all information that public has a right to know, State Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Mohammad Ali Arafat, said today
Schedule of trains bound for western districts, Mymensingh disrupted
Schedule of trains bound for the country's western destinations has almost collapsed today following yesterday's collision, causing immense sufferings to the passengers
ICC T20 World Cup 2024: All squads so far
Teams will be allowed to make changes to their 15-man squad till May 24, the day the squads will be finalised.
Dhaka, some other parts of country may witness rain today: BMD
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rains or thunder showers in parts of the country, including Dhaka, in 24 hours commencing 9:00am today
Opinion
One, two, three of social deceptions
What people like Milton Samaddar and Tipu Kibria show us about society.
EU’s Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive / How some actors gambled with workers’ rights to save corporate profits
The CSDDD is the result of years of campaigning by a large coalition of civil society groups who managed to shift the narrative around corporate abuse.
World Press Freedom Day 2024 / Column by Mahfuz Anam: Has Bangladesh gained anything by a restrictive press?
The latest Bangladesh Bank restriction on journalists is anti-democratic, anti-free press and anti-public interest.
Business
Tannery workers' minimum wage should be Tk 22,776: CPD
Minimum wage of workers in the tannery industry should be Tk 22,776 considering the current market conditions and high inflation, according to a study by CPD
Sports
Spurs need changes in summer, says Postecoglou
"We're pivoting to a whole different direction, expecting the same people are going to be on that," said Postecoglou.
Former NZ all-rounder Anderson in USA squad for T20 World Cup
Former New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson has been named to the United States squad for the T20 World Cup in June, USA Cricket has announced.
Tanzid hits fifty on debut as Tigers clinch T20I opener against Zimababwe
Bangladesh need 125 runs to win
News
National guideline on heat-related illnesses to be launched tomorrow
A national guideline on heat-related illnesses will be launched tomorrow to protect children and vulnerable populations, including pregnant women, from health risks
2 construction workers killed as truck collides lorry in Gazipur
Two construction workers were killed and 14 others injured as a truck collided with a lorry in Sreepur upazila of Gazipur early today
RMG workers block Banani-Airport road for 2 hours protesting factory closure
Several hundred garment workers blocked Banani-Airport Road for over two hours this morning protesting the closure of their factory without any prior notice
Gazipur train collision: Rescue operation continues for 2nd day
Rail movement normal on single line
US campus protests wane after crackdowns, Biden rebuke
Pro-Palestinian protests that have rocked US campuses for weeks were more muted Friday after a series of clashes with police, mass arrests and a stern White House directive to restore order
Love road at Mirpur: A youthful street
Certain neighbourhoods in Dhaka have that one spot where people gather to just sit back and relax. For Mirpur, it’s the frequently discussed street referred to as “Love Road”.
Saat Masjid Road and a mosque
Saat Gombuj Mosque, or the seven-domed mosque, is located in Mohammadpur.
Entertainment
Badhan to appear in a Tollywood film next
Azmeri Haque Badhan, known for her role in "Rehana Maryam Noor", made her debut in the Indian acting scene with the web-series "Robindronath Ekhane Kawkhono Khete Aashenni" (REKKA), directed by Srijit Mukherji. The series has garnered significant popularity with Badhan's performance being widely praised.
‘Rajkumar’ draws audience in Australia, released in the Middle East
The release of “Rajkumar” in Bangladesh has been creating quite a stir, with critics suggesting it ranks amongst Shakib Khan starrer top five films. The film is currently running in theatres across America, alongside Italy, and Australia.
‘Kalpurush’: Chanchal brings yet another thriller to screen
Director Salzar Rahman used to direct music videos and ad-films. Sharing about the plot of “Kalpurush” he said, "I had visited a medicine shop in Old Dhaka a long time ago. The story of this series came to mind for various reasons from there. Then I wrote the series during the time of Covid-19 quarantine period.”
Life & Living
Cool fashion tips to keep in mind for summer
When it comes to summer fashion, there is a special challenge: how to look stylish while being comfortable. The searing heat and humidity may make summer clothing choices difficult as the scorching sun can make your life unpleasant.
How to jazz up your regular lemonade in two minutes!
Lemonade is one of our go-to summer essentials this year, and although the original recipe is delicious as it is, here are 5 ways you can jazz it up, that too in under 2 minutes!
#Perspective / The corporate clash between millennials and Gen Zers
Gen Zers have sort of re-shaped the workplace or at least are attempting to. Working alongside them are millennials who, safe to say, have been in the workforce for quite several years. This generational mix is proving to be a hotbed for innovation albeit with its numerous challenges.
Youth
Asia University Rankings: BUET, JU, BAU, NSU top in Bangladesh
In Bangladesh, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) and Jahangirnagar University (JU) sit at the top of the rankings in the 301-350 bracket, which highlights their position in all of Asia. Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) and North South University (NSU) are joint second in the rankings in the 351-400 bracket.
Proposal sent to extend age limit for govt jobs to 35 yrs
Education minister sends letter to public administration ministry
How to write a stellar personal statement
During college admissions season, hundreds of thousands of students across the globe scramble to get their applications in order.
Tech & Startup
Next Step / Jobs of the week
Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
Do inverter ACs really save money?
With the rising concern for energy efficiency and costs, the debate between inverter and non-inverter air conditioners has recently gained momentum. Do inverter ACs truly save money in the long run? Let's find out.
Microsoft plans to invest USD 1.7 bln in Indonesia
Over the next four years, Microsoft plans to invest USD 1.7 billion in growing cloud services and artificial intelligence in Indonesia, according to Satya Nadella, the company's chairman and CEO. Data centre construction will also be a part of the investment.
Star Multimedia
Acute water crisis in the hills
Amid the ongoing heatwave, there is an acute water crisis in the villages along the Chimbuk-Nilgiri road in Bandarban
Who do you want to bring to power by ousting me: PM wonders about leftists
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked the country’s leftist parties who they want to bring to power by ousting her
Biden's Israeli policy under pressure from pro-Palestinian students
As the conflict in Gaza persists, a growing number of young Americans are expressing solidarity with Palestinians, prompting protests and student detentions nationwide
Star Explains / The origins of May Day
As we observe May Day today, let's look into where, when and how the demand for the for the 8-hour work day was first raised
WATCH / The story of a Gaza genocide survivor in Bangladesh
In this exclusive interview with The Daily Star, Kamel provides a painful firsthand account of 170 days of carnage.
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Environment
Nepal court orders limit on Everest climbing
Nepal's Supreme Court has ordered the government to limit the number of mountaineering permits issued for Everest and other peaks, a lawyer confirmed Friday, just as expeditions prepare for the spring climbing season.
Water woes worsen in the hills
Residents of the hilly areas on both sides of Chimbuk-Neelgiri road in Bandarban have been facing a severe water crisis amid the ongoing hot spell.
Ishwardi Upazila: Illegal brick kilns choke Padma shoals
Around 50 illegal brick kilns have been set up over the last several years across vast shoal lands on the Padma river under Ishwardi upazila of Pabna.
Met office issues 48-hour heat alert
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued a countrywide heat alert for 48 hours starting last evening.
Climate victims testify at Americas rights court in historic case
From Mexicans left homeless by rising seas to Colombians affected by coral bleaching, hundreds of people are telling the top human rights court in the Americas what climate change means to them in a historic case that could shape international law
Met office issues 48-hour heat alert
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today issued a countrywide heat alert for 48 hours starting this evening
Nature quest: Too hot for the cold blooded
An oriental garden lizard takes a sip of water from a drying puddle on the road in Jalma area of Khulna's Batiaghata upazila recently. Lizards are ectothermic, or "cold blooded" animals, which means they rely on the environment around them to regulate their body temperature, unlike mammals who can produce heat internally to stabalise their temperatures
Thunderstorms likely in Ctg, rain in some places in Dhaka, 4 other divs
Heatwave to continue in several districts
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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