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Column by Mahfuz Anam: Where the PM should really be an ‘Iron Lady’
The PM's 'zero tolerance' against corruption should be implemented with 'zero delay.'
No gas supply in Ctg due to 'glitch' in floating LNG terminal
Gas supply has been shut in Chattogram since morning due to technical glitches in the Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) of liquefied natural gas at Maheshkhali, said Petrobangla in a press release
Pakistan's civil, military leaders to review Iran standoff
Pakistan's top civilian and military leaders will carry out a security review today on the standoff with Iran, the information minister said, after the neighbours carried out drone and missile strikes on militant bases in each other's territory
Garment export to EU falls
23rd Bird Fair at JU: A daylong celebration of wildlife conservation
Jahangirnagar University (JU) hosted its 23rd annual Bird Fair today, attracting a large crowd and stoking passion for wildlife conservation in Bangladesh
Dhaka’s Shoriful, Naim help down Comilla in BPL opener
Durdanto Dhaka got their Bangladesh Premier League 2024 campaign off to a winning start, courtesy of Shoriful Islam and Mohammad Naim, who helped down defending champions Comilla Victorians by five wickets in the tournament’s opener at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on...
Opinion
Dengue continues to haunt us
Dengue continues to haunt us
Leave Anwara Park alone
DNCC is right to stand against efforts to commercialise it
Top 10 Economies to watch in 2024
China is too big to stay weak too long.
Business
Car sales screech to 10-year low as prices accelerate
Passenger car sales in Bangladesh fell to a 10-year low last year as prices increased due to appreciation of the US dollar against the local currency and prevailing economic vulnerability across the nation, according to industry people and market data.
Sports
NZ chase down Pakistan to win fourth T20I
Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips combined to steer New Zealand to a seven-wicket win over Pakistan in the fourth Twenty20 international in Christchurch on Friday, placing them on the verge of a series clean sweep.
Shoriful stars with hattrick in BPL opener
Shoriful became the eighth Bangladeshi bowler to take a hattrick in T20s
Ruthless Australia pummel depleted West Indies inside three days
The home side cement their position at the top of the World Test Championship (WTC) standings.
News
Man dies after being run over by truck in Golapbagh
A man was killed after a truck ran him over in the capital's Golapbagh area early today.
Gaza hospitals in ‘rapid deterioration’
A World Health Organization official on Wednesday described dire conditions in the Gaza Strip’s remaining hospitals, where patients are “waiting to die” due to extreme shortages of staff and supplies.
Greenland lost more ice than previously thought
Climate change has caused Greenland’s ice sheet to lose 20 percent more ice than previously thought, according to research published Wednesday that used satellite imagery to track the retreat of glaciers over the past four decades.
GULF OF ADEN / Indian Navy rescues crew after attack on ship
The Indian Navy said yesterday it had rescued the crew of a US-owned vessel in the Gulf of Aden after an attack by Yemen’s Houthi movement as tensions in the region’s sea lanes disrupted global trade.
11 Chinese military planes cross Taiwan Strait median line
More than 20 Chinese military planes were detected around Taiwan, with 11 crossing a sensitive median line separating the self-ruled island from China, Taipei’s defence ministry said yesterday, the first significant show of force since the weekend’s presidential election.
My Dhaka / Is Dhakaiya food worth the hype?
The city of Dhaka has a rich history of delectable food that often dates back centuries.
The Legacy of Beauty Boarding
The Boarding started its journey in 1949, putting it as one of the establishments in the capital that has survived through generations.
Entertainment
Jaya Ahsan starrer ‘Bhootpori’ trailer hints mystical twist
The first look of the film was revealed on January 2, with its release date set for February 9. Today, the official trailer of Soukarya Ghosal’s directorial “Bhootpori” was released, marking Jaya's debut in a horror film.
Shah Rukh Khan to reunite with Sanjay Leela Bhansali after 22 years?
Reports also hint that the production has already begun, and fans might receive the announcement of "Inshallah" very soon.
Three Bangla films to release today
Three Bangla films involving Indian director, Bratya Basu’s directorial, “Hubba”, Chayanika Chowdhury’s “Kagojer Bou” and Mehedi Hasan’s “Shesh Bazi” have been released to theatres all across the country today – after a stale three weeks of the new year.
Life & Living
Louis Vuitton unveils ‘Sandwich Bag:’ Yours for just Tk 3 lakh!
Popular singer and Louis Vuitton’s newly appointed creative director for men’s fashions, Pharrell Williams has unveiled an innovative addition. This accessory, a luxurious version of a classic paper sandwich bag, comes with a hefty price tag of over $3,000 or over Tk 3 lakh!
Journey into history: Asia's must-visit museums for an unforgettable experience
It does not matter whether you are a history buff, an art enthusiast, or a science aficionado — museums offer something for everyone. Asia boasts vast diversity in its landscapes, people and cultures, and for a curious traveller in the region, what better way to learn about it than to visit the nearest museum?
Dhaka Kitsch: Where fashion meets the chaos of Dhaka
Welcome to the vibrant world of Dhaka Kitsch. This brainchild of renowned artist, Kuhu Plamondon and designer, Chondona Dewan, is a celebration of Dhaka's spirit. The infusion of pop art, movie posters, and rickshaw art onto everyday clothing items like t-shirts, scarves, bags, purses, and umbrellas transforms mundane essentials into artistic masterpieces.
Youth
Everything you need to know about the MBBS curriculum
Understanding the workings of the MBBS curriculum is crucial to help you discern whether it resonates with your aspirations and is the right fit for you.
Video gamers at risk of permanent hearing loss: Study
Gamers exposed to such high-intensity sound levels for long periods may be risking permanent hearing loss and/or tinnitus.
North South University and its fascination with flash mobs
In a campus dominated by deadlines and lectures, these impromptu performances serve as a breath of fresh air, injecting a sense of surprise and creativity into the daily lives of students.
Tech & Startup
Magna Water: What even is it?
Recently, certain locally-based 'free water' startups have been making waves on Facebook. These initiatives promise to provide free, clean drinking water to the general public by integrating ads on the plastic bottles the water would come in. But how do these initiatives work and where is this bottled water coming from? We recently caught up with one of these initiatives, ‘Magna Water’—literally meaning free water—to talk about their plans, goals, and details regarding this project.
Meta's Sheryl Sandberg to exit board after 12 years
Responding to Sandberg, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said he looks forward to "a new chapter together".
Google backs the right-to-repair movement
The right-to-repair movement gains momentum as Google officially endorses an Oregon bill supporting consumers' ability to repair their own devices. This marks the first time the tech giant has publicly supported any right-to-repair law.
Star Multimedia
How should govt tackle the geopolitical challenges ahead?
Today's Star Connects will address these pressing issues
Arav Khan vents anger over Star report
Rabiul Islam, better known as Arav Khan, cursed The Daily Star and urged his followers to report the link of the newspaper’s report on his swindling AED 425,500 (about Tk 1.46 crore) out of 10 Bangladeshi expatriates
Gas supply lowest since April 2020
Currently, the gas supply stands at approximately 2,500 million standard cubic feet per day (mmcfd), falling short of the demand, which is at 3,800 mmcfd.
GM Quader sold party for wife: Rizvi
BNP Senior Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has alleged that GM Quader, chairman of Jatiyo Party, has sold the party for his wife, who contested the polls from the Dhaka-18 constituency. Rizvi said this and more during a prayer mahfil of the Bangladesh Nationalist Women's Party today
Conspiracies on to stir up economic troubles: Quader
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said there are conspiracies to endanger the country's economy
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Environment
Rain likely in Dhaka, 3 other divisions: BMD
Rain and thunder showers are likely to occur at one or two places over Khulna, Barishal, Rajshahi, Dhaka, and Chattogram divisions.
Dhaka’s air quality world's worst this morning
Dhaka again topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality this morning, with an AQI score of 311 at 8:30 am
Cold wave to persist for a few more days
While the country, especially the northern region, is already engulfed with a chilling cold, the Met office predicted further reduction of temperature from January 20-23
Saber vows action against contractors who pollute
Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury today directed the authorities concerned to take legal action against the contractors who pollute the environment
‘What is the point of DoE?’
Asks HC as it slams the department for failing to protect the environment
Dense fog disrupts flight operations at Dhaka airport
Flight operations at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) in Dhaka were disrupted for around seven hours today due to dense fog
Worst Air Quality: Along with Dhaka, South Asian cities in top 5
As city life continues to be impacted by the cold weather, Dhaka's air quality remained in the 'unhealthy' zone this morning
Mercury below 10C, yet schools stay open in Barishal, Chuadanga
The mercury dropped below 10 degrees Celsius in Barisal division and Chuadanga district yesterday, but all the primary and secondary schools there were open despite a government directive.
Fact-check
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."
Curb social media rumors
The National Security Council yesterday directed law enforcement and intelligence agencies to be on alert so that no one can spread any disinformation on social media centring the next national election.
Spin doctors go into overdrive ahead of polls
With the national election just around the corner, both pro-government and anti-government elements are out to manipulate public opinion through a vigorous campaign on social media platforms and private messaging apps, turning them into hotbeds of spin doctoring, disinformation and fake news.
False claims on Israel-Hamas war mushroom online, put focus on Musk's X
Asked for comment, an X representative said more than 500 unique Community Notes, a feature that lets users add context to potentially misleading content, have been posted about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
