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Food inflation tops 14pc for first time in 13yrs
Bangladesh’s worsening economic crisis has spun off a price shock with food inflation crossing 14 percent in July for the first time in 13 years.
Change of guard in Bangladesh not a cause for worry for India
Says Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, fears Pakistan and China may 'fish in troubled waters'
Yunus says Bangladesh is experiencing a 'student-led revolution'
Bangladesh was experiencing a "student-led revolution" after the ouster of premier Sheikh Hasina, the South Asian country's new interim leader Muhammad Yunus said
Interim govt to get necessary time for polls
Seven political parties, including the BNP and Jamaat, yesterday said Prof Muhammad Yunus-led interim government can take the time necessary for creating an atmosphere conducive to holding a free and fair election.
Engage young people in all tiers of govt
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday directed top bureaucrats to find out ways to utilise the power of the young people at different tiers of the government.
Cancel all CSA, DSA cases against journos: Editors' Council
The Editors' Council today demanded that the government withdraws and cancels all the cases including those filed against journalists under the Cyber Security Act (CSA) and the previous Digital Security Act, as well as harassment cases related to the recent movement
BNP associates bodies demand resignation of home affairs adviser
The BNP's associate bodies -- Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, Jubo Dal and Swecchasebak Dal -- on Monday demonstrated in the capital and elsewhere, demanding the resignation of the interim government's Home Affairs Adviser Brig Gen (retd) M Sakhawat Hossain
Heat killed nearly 50,000 in Europe in 2023: study
High temperatures which scientists say are being worsened by human-driven carbon emissions caused nearly 50,000 deaths in Europe last year, a study published Monday found
Youth-envisioned ‘New Bangladesh’ must ensure democratic, accountable governance: TIB
The youth-envisioned "new Bangladesh" must prioritise democratic and accountable governance, free from discrimination, corruption, and injustice, emphasised Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB)
Army chief visits injured force members at Jashore CMH
Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz Zaman on Monday visited Combined Military Hospital (CMH) in Jashore to inquire about the officers, JCO and other army personnel who were injured in the recent attack at Gopinathpur in Gopalganj
SC gets 4 new judges
President Mohammed Shahabuddin today appointed four High Court judges as the justices for the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court
Religious affairs ministry launches hotline to receive complaints
The Ministry of Religious Affairs has introduced a dedicated hotline number for reporting attacks to ensure the safety of religious institutions
Opinion
Expectations from the advisers and a few words of caution
The task of the advisers is to show what actions they are taking toward permanent policy reforms not to make faux pas remarks.
Britain’s Far-Right Riots / The UK has always had an Islamophobia problem
"Stop the boats" has long been a slogan for far-right fascists as they terrorised the country.
Business
Several banks are clinically dead: CPD
Several banks in Bangladesh are clinically dead but are being kept alive through bailouts, said Fahmida Khatun, executive director of the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).
Sports
Hero's welcome for Olympic gender-row boxer Khelif in Algiers
Khelif was the centre of a gender controversy at the Olympics on her way to the women's 66kg title.
Alvarez leaves City to join Atletico
The 24-year-old Argentina international's exit marks a record sale price for City, eclipsing the 50 million pounds Chelsea paid for winger Raheem Sterling in 2022.
Can England bring it home this time?
In the latest episode of The Daily Star’s podcast Pitch Perfect, we bring you an in-depth discussion about the key battles that may shift the balance in the grand finale of the tournament.
News
ISRAEL-IRAN TENSIONS / US orders carrier group to hasten ME arrival
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered an aircraft carrier group to hasten its arrival in the Middle East, the Pentagon said Sunday, as mounting tensions raise fears of a region-wide war.
Indian medics strike after murder of colleague
Indian doctors in government hospitals across several states halted elective services “indefinitely” yesterday to protest the rape and murder of a young medic.
LAND CASE / Pakistan army arrests former spy chief
Pakistan’s ex-spy chief who served during jailed former prime minister Imran Khan’s term has been taken into military custody, the army announced yesterday.
UKRAINE INCURSION / Russia widens evacuations in border regions
Two Russian regions bordering Ukraine ordered more evacuations yesterday as Moscow battled to contain an unprecedented push onto its territory.
DATA USE / Elon Musk’s X faces privacy complaints in Europe
A Vienna-based privacy campaign group lodged complaints in eight European countries against Elon Musk’s X yesterday over “unlawfully” feeding the personal data of users into its AI technology without their consent.
Dhaka’s night of unity: When neighbours became family
This feeling, and sense of protection continue in every part of Dhaka. The entire city is pulling all-nighters and having a ball while at it. Dhaka is a crazy kind of fun city; we know how to make...
Baldah Garden's sundial: A rare timepiece of Dhaka!
A sundial, simply put, is an archaic device of telling time. Not your ordinary clock!
Entertainment
I am not afraid to voice out: Sadia Ayman
When some senior artistes from the industry visited the state television station BTV after it was vandalised, Sadia didn't hesitate to criticise their actions (crying for inanimate objects) on social media. "I always respect and honour them as seniors," she clarifies, "but I felt compelled to speak out."
I pray for the safety of Hindus in Bangladesh: Hina Khan
The actor, currently receiving treatment for breast cancer, expressed, “Every innocent death is the death of humanity, and it is beyond any caste or religion. No community should go through such horrific acts, what’s wrong is wrong. Preserving the minorities of any country is the symbol of their collective community nature. My heart goes out to every individual who’s suffering all around the world. Because for me humanity comes first. I pray that the Hindus and other minorities of Bangladesh remain safe in their own country.”
Tom Cruise stuns at Paris Olympics closing with skydiving
Tom Cruise brought a dose of Hollywood action to the Paris Olympics closing ceremony, marking the handover of the Games to Los Angeles for 2028 with an unforgettable stunt. The "Mission Impossible" star leaped off the roof of the Stade de France, the nation’s largest stadium, to the roaring applause of thousands.
Life & Living
Forehead lines and Facebook stories: The unsolicited skincare advice I never asked for
As I entered the second stage of life, my youthful glow faded, and forehead lines became prominent. A younger colleague’s Facebook Story hinted at adding retinol to my skincare routine. Retin A, discovered 30 years ago for acne, is now used to brighten skin and improve texture.
Cultural heritage in a bowl: The taste of Bogura’r doi
Bogura, once a quaint town, is now a bustling metropolis, but its legendary curd, Bogura’r doi, remains a symbol of tradition. This gourmet delight blends age-old recipes with the finest local ingredients. Artisans meticulously craft it, starting with fresh cow’s milk, boiled and reduced, then fermented in clay pots.
#Perspective / When students take charge: A lesson in civic responsibility
In the wake of the political upheaval following the resignation of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on 5 August 2024, the country found itself in a precarious situation. Students have emerged as key figures in maintaining stability and order during this period.
Youth
Were we too quick to dismiss the efforts of student traffic volunteers?
The public reception up until now begets the question: did we dismiss the efforts of the students too easily?
Book recommendations on post-independence history of Bangladesh
A list of books that might help you get started on the political climate of Bangladesh after 1971
The need to recognise propaganda in pop culture
Popular culture is a product of its time, representing the politics and ideas of a specific era.
Tech & Startup
Polish billionaire Rafal Brzoska wants to sue Meta
Rafal Brzoska, a Polish billionaire and CEO of the Polish logistics services company InPost, and his wife, Omenaa Mensah, want to sue Meta over fake advertisements and misinformation featuring Brzoska's face on Facebook and Instagram.
Google Photos replaces 'Library' with 'Collections'
'Library', the menu in Google Photos which sorts your favourite photos, stored images, and photo albums, is being replaced with a new menu called 'Collections', according to a recent blog post by Google. In the post, Google states that with 'Collections', it will now be easier to find content saved on your Google Photos account.
Next Step / Jobs of the week
Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
Star Multimedia
How lawyers helped free two protesters from police custody
Students from different universities, including BUET and DU, gathered and started marching towards the High Court around 1:15pm today as part of the "March for Justice" programme of the anti-discrimination student movement
Quota reform protesters to announce next set of programmes tonight
Quota reform protesters tonight said they would announce the next set of programmes tonight
Science Lab turns into battlefield
100 injured so far as college students lock horn with BCL
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Mass protest if quota reform demand not met
Anti-quota protesting students have announced to submit a memorandum to the President tomorrow and a march to demand reform of the quota system in all grades in government jobs
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Environment
Rain, thundershowers likely across Bangladesh: Met office
Rain or thundershowers across all divisions including Dhaka is likely to occur within the next 24 hours, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department’s latest weather bulletin today
Heavy rain likely in Dhaka, four divisions
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast light to moderate rain across the country till Tuesday morning.
74 villages submerged, thousands affected
Floodwaters have breached 15 points in the flood control embankments of the Muhuri, Kahua, and Shilonia rivers in Feni’s Fulgazi and Parshuram upazilas, inundating 74 villages.
Air quality of Dhaka remains ‘moderate’
Dhaka has ranked 60th on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 56 at 9:08am yesterday morning.
Floods hit Khagrachhari for the third time in 2 months
Incessant rain for two days flooded Khagrachhari for the third time in two months, inundating more than two dozen villages and snapping the road connections to Rangamati’s Sajek and Langadu
Sylhet Flood: 66,584 houses damaged in three districts
As their house was damaged in the ongoing flood, Aftab Uddin’s family has been living in Bara Maidan High School shelter for 23 days at Talimpur union in Barlekha upazila, Moulvibazar.
23 Tripura Families: Landslide threat looms large over them
The indigenous Tripura community has lived for generations in the Satchhari National Park of Chunarughat upazila, Habiganj.
Flash Floods, Waterlogging: 31,000 marooned in Cox’s Bazar, parts of Bagerhat inundated
Over a week of incessant rain has triggered flash floods in Cox’s Bazar district, affecting over one lakh people and marooning around 31,000 residents. Roads, crop lands, and households across five upazilas -- Ukhiya, Ramu, Eidgaon, Chakaria, and Kutubdia -- are submerged under water.
Fact-check
Disinformation war engulfs Mexican presidential race
Internet users using old videos or footage taken out of context have repeatedly accused opposition candidate Xochitl Galvez of wanting to scrap outgoing President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador's social programs.
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.
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