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The things we do for more salami
An Eid special edition of Rising Star's monthly comic strip.
Sharfuddoula first Bangladeshi umpire in ICC Elite Panel
“It is a great honour to be named on the ICC Elite Panel. To be the first from my country on the panel makes it extra special,” Sharfuddoula was quoted in an ICC media release.
Results of DU admission tests of all units published
There was a pass rate of 8.89 percent in A unit [Science] , 10.07 percent in B unit, 13.3 percent in C unit (Business), and 11.75 percent in Cha Unit (Fine Arts)
TAAGA | TAAGA MAN Sehri Under the Stars 2024
“Sehri Under the Stars” is back at Terracotta Tales for its third year! It's a special event during Ramadan where people can enjoy delicious foods and immerse themselves in culture. Hosted by TAAGA | TAAGA MAN, this event celebrates togetherness with family and friends.
Why are people moving back to their villages?
Rise in reverse migration has raised concerns
The secrets to a stronger long-distance relationship
Communication may be the key, but it only unlocks one of the many hypothetical doors in your relationship. Long-distance relationships go beyond just losing your night’s sleep or waking up at the crack of dawn to talk to your partner.
Richarlison battled depression after Brazil World Cup exit
Brazil striker Richarlison battled with depression after his country's quarterfinal loss to Croatia at the 2022 World Cup and considered quitting football.
Choosing timeless loose-fitting wear for Eid and beyond
In recent years, there has been a remarkable shift in fashion trends towards more inclusive and diverse styles, particularly when it comes to comfortable wear.
Met office predicts rains in Dhaka, 6 other divisions
Met office forecast rains or thundershowers in Dhaka and six other divisions of the country in 24 hours commencing 9:00am today
RMG factory closed a day after workers' demonstration for dues
The authorities of TRZ Garments Industry Limited have shut its garment factory in Gazipur’s Tongi following a demonstration staged yesterday by its workers and staffers demanding their dues
The thrill of thrift shopping
Thrift shopping — the latest buzzword in fashion — is not just about saving money or scoring a bargain; it’s about the eagerness to find a very lucrative fashion item.
Fish trader killed in Gazipur road accident
A fish trader was killed after a lorry hit him on the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in Sreepur upazila of Gazipur
Navigating Dhaka's Eid shopping scene on a budget
By now, many have already spent a good chunk of their time shopping for friends and families. After all, can you put a price on the smile of your loved ones after gifting them their Eid dress?
Banality of evil in Jonathan Glazer's brutal masterpiece ‘The Zone of Interest’
Jonathan Glazer's film "The Zone of Interest” has carved a haunting niche in cinematic history, digging deep into the abyss of Nazi Germany's atrocities with chilling resonance. Unveiling the banality of evil and the human capacity for self-justification, Glazer orchestrates a symphony of sound and imagery that leaves an indelible mark on the psyche of viewers.
Bangladeshi teen shot dead by police at home in New York
Police were responding to his mental distress call, reports The New York Times
Tilda Swinton, Brian Cox, and others auction items to aid Gaza
Tilda Swinton, Ken Loach, and Brian Cox are among the British film and TV personalities contributing to an online auction aimed at raising funds for humanitarian relief for Palestinians in Gaza.
'Rise': Sehri Tales selections, Day 16
'Rise': Sehri Tales selections, Day 16
Toyota's global sales slide 7% in February, led by slumps in China and Japan
Toyota's US sales for February surged 16% and in Europe gained 14%, Japan sales tumbled by a third
Navana Pharmaceuticals receives approval for Tk 150 crore partial convertible bond
Navana Pharmaceuticals has received approval from the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC) to issue a partial convertible bond worth Tk 150 crore
Donald Lu lauds Bangladeshi Americans for 'excellent' ties between two countries
Donald Lu, the US assistant secretary of state for the Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, has highly appreciated the contributions of Bangladeshi Americans to building the foundations of bilateral relations between the two nations
Shakib Khan’s birthday bash lights up New York’s Times Square billboard
To mark this joyous occasion, some of his ardent fans, who adoringly call themselves “Shakibians” in the USA, have gone as far as to rent a billboard at New York’s iconic Times Square adorned with Shakib Khan's portrait along with heartfelt birthday wishes.
Repeated fire cannot be the story of a modern Bangladesh
Godown slum fire victims need support to rebuild lives
‘We should win’: Shakib before joining Tigers ahead of second SL Test
Former Bangladesh skipper Shakib Al Hasan said that he believes the Tigers have the capability to do well and even win their upcoming Test against Sri Lanka.
How to get the DU admission test results today
Admission test results of all units of Dhaka University's undergraduate progamme of the academic year 2023-2024 will be published at 3:30pm today
Bangladeshi director's film to be screened at New York's Bard College
The film has drawn attention for its portrayal of the persecution and plight of the Rohingya community.
What is the economic impact of the Baltimore bridge collapse?
With vessel traffic at the Port of Baltimore suspended until further notice since Tuesday's accident, experts warn of knock-on effects but say these should be manageable in the near term
Shahid Afridi thinks son-in-law Shaheen Afridi should be 'given time' as Pak captain
Former Pakistan skipper Shahid Afridi said that his son-in-law Shaheen Shah Afridi deserves to be given enough time to prove his credentials as the T20I captain of the national team.
Qatar Emir's visit to strengthen manpower, trade cooperation: foreign ministry source
Bangladesh and Qatar want to expand the existing ties with broader cooperation in the areas of manpower, energy, trade and investment following the planned visit of Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani to Bangladesh next month
Mumbai missed a trick by holding back Bumrah in IPL run-fest: Klaasen
Mumbai Indians missed a trick by holding back Jasprit Bumrah in the opening six powerplay overs, Sunrisers Hyderabad batter Heinrich Klaasen said after his side pummelled the five-times champions to post the highest Indian Premier League (IPL) total.
Mamunur Rashid’s new play ‘Company’ to mesmerise audience on Eid
The play is centred around a timeline of 1744-1757 when British imperialism began to spread around the globe, especially the Indian subcontinent, to consciously rule them.
Alia to host Hope Gala to support underprivileged children
One of the top actresses in Bollywood, Alia has already made her mark in Hollywood as she is starring in the movie "The Heart of Stone".
Shouquat Ali Imon, Ankhi Alamgir reunite
Celebrated musicians Shouquat Ali Imon and Ankhi Alamgir are collaborating on a new song after 24 years on the joyous occasion of this upcoming Eid.
Freighter pilot called for tugboat help before plowing into Baltimore bridge
The pilot of the cargo freighter that knocked down a highway bridge into Baltimore Harbor had radioed for tugboat help and reported a power loss minutes earlier, federal safety officials said on Wednesday, citing audio from the ship's "black box" data recorder
Dhaka’s air 3rd most polluted in the world this morning
Its air quality continued to be in the "unhealthy" zone with an air quality index (AQI) score of 169 at 8:55am
Trump in court, Biden in the kitchen: 2024 is a campaign like no other
Though the candidates are the same as last time, the 2024 US presidential election promises to be unique in other ways -- pitting two men facing challenges unprecedented in the 235-year history of US democracy
Stoinis, Agar lose Australia contracts
All-rounder Marcus Stoinis and spin bowler Ashton Agar have been dropped from Australia's contracts list for the 2024/25 season after falling out of favour with selectors.
Body of teen killed in BSF firing returned in the dark of night
India's Border Security Force (BSF) last night returned the body of a Bangladeshi teenager who died in BSF firing along the Dighaltari border in Lalmonirhat
Would probably have left national team if we did not win World Cup: Messi
Lionel Messi said that he would have retired from international football if Argentina had not won the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Messi appearance could see 22-year-old attendance record break in MLS
The New England Revolution are on track to break a 22-year-old attendance record when Lionel Messi and Inter Miami visit on April 27.
Baltimore divers recover two bodies from harbour after bridge collapse
Divers on Wednesday recovered the remains of two of the six workers missing since they were tossed into Baltimore Harbour from a highway bridge that collapsed into shipping lanes when a faltering cargo freighter rammed into the structure, officials said on Wednesday
Food security before Covid and now
Urban poverty has seen a rise between the pre-Covid time and now, serving a debilitating blow to the food security of urban populace.
When does a bank fail?
There are four main reasons why banks fail: credit risk, interest rate risk, foreign exchange risk, and liquidity risk (bank run).
Majority of Mohammedan hockey players leave camp over payment issue
One of the players seeking anonymity stated that the unpaid salaries are expected to be between Tk 20 to 25 lakh.
Shakib’s experience ‘will benefit’ wounded Tigers
Former national captain Mohammad Ashraful emphasized more importance on Shakib's experience rather than the numbers.
Cabrera losing Salahuddin’s trust?
The BFF boss watched from the VIP Box of the Bashundhara Kings Arena on Tuesday as Bangladesh conceded a stoppage time goal in a 1-0 home loss against the Middle Eastern nation, five days after being thrashed 5-0 by the same side in Kuwait.
Consistently inconsistent: The US’ credibility hangs in the balance
Washington touts human rights, democracy, and peace, but only if achieving these doesn’t clash with its main priorities: economics and security.
Stocks sink to lowest level in 3 years as investors sell and go away
Bangladesh’s stock market has been going through a bear run for the last two months despite petering out of election-linked uncertainty, signaling that the worries about the macroeconomic challenges are far from over.
Removal of tax exemptions to boost revenue by Tk 30,000cr
The government can generate additional revenue of Tk 30,000 crore in the next fiscal year of 2024-25 if it reduces existing tax exemptions for various sectors, according to a noted economist.
Govt extends power purchase contracts with Summit
The government has extended its contracts with Summit Group’s three gas-based power plants for the purchase of electricity in the next five years.
Banks’ CSR spending slumps
Banks’ spending on socially impactful schemes as part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) fell in the second half of 2023, said a central bank report yesterday..During the July-December period of last year, banks spent Tk 353 crore on CSR-related activities, which was 31 percent
How you can get into Dungeons & Dragons
The most popular tabletop-roleplaying game in the world does not, in fact, even require a tabletop
Bringing back the tradition of exchanging Eid cards
Young people should be encouraged to explore creative avenues and spend time with friends and loved ones beyond the digital space.
Climate change is messing with how we measure time: study
In a strange twist, global warming could even help out timekeepers by delaying the need for history's first "negative leap second" by three years, a study published yesterday suggested
Australia losses ‘warning sign ahead of WC’
“I am totally surprised because we have not played this kind of cricket in the last six months. You can accept mistakes in one or two areas, but the whole team played differently; and that put us on the back foot. We could not perform 10 percent close to our ability,” Joty said at the post-match press conference.
Liverpool 'not the right option' for Alonso: Matthaeus
Alonso has been linked with moves to Liverpool, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, clubs where he all spent time as a player, having so far done a stunning job at runaway Bundesliga leaders Leverkusen.
Khaleda Zia to be under observation at home
BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia was shifted to her residence last night from the Evercare Hospital in Dhaka's Bashundhara area as her health condition improved
Hyderabad beat Mumbai on record-breaking day
It was records galore as the match also featured the highest run aggregate of 523 runs in 17 years of the IPL.
Age won't determine when I retire: Messi
Messi, who played for 17 years at Barcelona before signing for Paris St Germain in 2021 and Inter Miami last year, will turn 37 in under three months but knows for sure that his age will not determine when it is time to hang up his boots.
Chanchal Chowdhury set for stellar comeback on OTT
The power-packed performer and three-time National Film Award-winning actor Chanchal Chowdhury is gearing up with some exciting new projects on OTT after a while. For this upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr, he will be featured in the much-awaited Chorki-backed original web-film, “The Last Defenders of Monogamy”, directed by Mostofa Sarwar Farooki.
Onion prices drop a little
The prices of onions have come down in the country’s markets despite India’s indefinite ban on the export of the vegetable.
Khaleda back home after brief stay at hospital
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia returned home hours after she was admitted to a city hospital yesterday.
MV Abdullah: Pirates bring in food as stock starts to deplete
As food stock in the hijacked Bangladeshi ship MV Abdullah was depleting, pirates recently started bringing in food.
‘Dr Yunus wasn’t awarded by Unesco’
Education Minister Mohibul Hassan Chowdhoury yesterday said Unesco did not give Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus any award called “Tree of Peace”.
IUCN-WCEL organises virtual seminar on the future of environmental law and sustainability
An online seminar on “The Future of Environmental Law and Sustainability” has been organised jointly by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and World Commission on Environmental Law (WCEL) on 23 March 2024. Professor Dr. Marie-Claire Cordonier Segger, University of Cambridge and Dr. Lovleen Bhullar, University of Birmingham, participated in meaningful discussions, exchanging crucial perspectives and insights on this topic.
Locals suffer as work left incomplete
Several thousand people of different villages have been suffering immensely as renovation work of Bhatibari-Moghalhat road in Sadar upazila has remained incomplete for nearly two years.
Suspected robber killed in mob beating
A suspected robber was killed in a mob beating in Lakhai upazila of Habiganj early yesterday.
Moulvibazar Electrocution: 8-year-old lone survivor also dies
The eight-year-old girl who lost five of her family members in an electrocution incident in their Moulvibazar home just a day ago, died with burn injuries in Dhaka early yesterday.
Remarks on Delhi CM: India summons US diplomat
India yesterday summoned a top United States diplomat after Washington said it was “closely watching” events following the jailing of a senior opposition leader weeks ahead of parliamentary elections.
Facebook Pages: Myanmar army behind hate speech against Rohingyas
Myanmar’s military was behind dozens of seemingly unrelated Facebook pages spewing hate speech against the Rohingyas prior to its dramatic 2017 crackdown against the mostly Muslim minority, a UN probe found yesterday.
Gas Cylinder Fire: Four of a family suffer burns at Dhamrai flat
Four members of a family suffered burn injuries in a fire that occurred presumably due to gas accumulation inside a flat in Dhaka’s Dhamrai upazila early yesterday.
6 Pak HC judges alleges coercion by spy agency
Six Pakistan High Court judges have accused the nation’s intelligence agency of intimidating and coercing them over “politically consequential” cases in a letter seen by AFP yesterday.
Hit by bus, on-duty traffic cop dies in N’ganj
An on-duty traffic police constable was killed and his colleague injured after a speedy bus hit them on the Dhaka-Sylhet Highway in Narayanganj’s Araihazar upazila yesterday afternoon.
Plastic ‘interceptor’ tackles trash in Bangkok river
Black flies exploded into the air as plastic waste fell from bamboo conveyor belts into skips on a solar-powered barge attempting to remove rubbish from the main river of Thailand’s capital Bangkok.
Meditations on sanity in ‘Hospital’
Though on its surface Sanya Rushdi’s Hospital, translated into English by Arunava Sinha and recently longlisted for the 2024 Stella Prize, looks to be a breezy, short read—it is anything but. With her rather flattened, sparse prose, Rushdi has managed to write an enduring piece of autofiction, a compelling account of psychosis that neither sensationalises nor withers away any sentimentality from the struggles of mental health.
‘Shubeik Lubeik’, wishes, and the vulnerability of human beings
In Deena Mohamed’s Shubeik Lubeik (originally published in 2015 and translated in 2023 by Mohamed herself), wishes have not only drastically altered the fabric of daily life in Egypt, but the world at large.
Scourge of Dowry: Lack of inheritance law worsens it for Hindu brides
Despite the Dowry Prohibition Act-2018 being in force, the demands for dowries are still prevalent in many communities, leaving newlywed women and their families reeling under undue financial pressure.
Kurigram to perk up with Bhutan’s economic zone
Nur Islam, 70, a marginal farmer in Kurigram, one of the most poverty-prone regions of Bangladesh, was overcome with excitement when he learnt on Monday that Bhutan would be setting up a special economic zone in the area.
A change of perspective
I love reading about popular inventions which were originally created with a different purpose in mind. For instance, did you know that bubble wrap, that oh-so-ubiquitous packing material that doubles as a stress-relieving toy, was initially intended to be wallpaper? Imagine that! On the one hand, you have hours and hours of bubble-popping fun. On the other hand, probably a trypophobe’s nightmare, so maybe not. Either way, March Chavannes and Alfred Fielding, the co-inventors of the material, thought they had a dud on their hands until IBM started looking for better packing materials for their delicate new computers. The rest is history.
‘Everyone is hungry’
Gazans waited again Tuesday in their hundreds for food to fall from the sky at beaches in the famine-stalked north, a day after nearly 20 died trying to get to parachutes carrying aid.
Patient dies amid interns’ strike at RMCH
A diarrhoea patient died at the Rajshahi Medical College Hospital yesterday during the indefinite strike enforced by the interns.
Baltimore rescuers lose hope for more survivors
Rescuers have lost hope of finding more survivors of the Baltimore bridge collapse, the coast guard said, as efforts yesterday switched to looking for bodies of the missing and more answers to why a container ship smashed into the span.
Indomitable March: Pak atrocity continues
On March 28, 1971, American Consul General in Dhaka, Archer K Blood, sent a telegram to Islamabad and Washington captioned “selective genocide”. He reported that they were “mute and horrified by a reign of terror by the Pakistan military” in East Pakistan. Pointing towards various pieces of evidence, Blood suggested that Awami League supporters and Hindus were being systematically targeted by the martial law administrators.
‘Why don’t they burn Indian saris of their wives?’
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sought to know the numbers of Indian saris in possession of the wives of BNP leaders who have called for boycotting Indian products.
Fakhrul slams govt for ‘silence’ over killing of youth by BSF
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday condemned and protested the killing of a Bangladeshi youth and injuring of another one by the Indian Border Security Force.
Iran frees 18 Filipino crew of seized oil tanker, says Philippines
The Philippines said yesterday that Iran has freed all 18 Filipino crew members of an oil tanker that was seized in the Gulf of Oman in January.
India to spend $3.7bn to fence border
India plans to spend nearly $3.7 billion to fence its 1,610-km porous border with Myanmar within about a decade, said a source with direct knowledge of the matter, to prevent smuggling and other illegal activities.
Defying UNSC, Israel steps up assault on Gaza
Israeli forces yesterday stepped up assault on Gaza defying a ceasefire demand by UN Security Council.
Households waste 1bn tonnes of food a day: UN
Households around the world threw away one billion meals every single day in 2022 in what the United Nations yesterday called a “global tragedy” of food waste.
China to develop strategic infrastructure
Sri Lanka’s prime minister said yesterday that China has pledged to develop the island nation’s strategic deep sea port and the capital’s airport after talks with his counterpart in Beijing.
An alarming upswing in child marriage
At least 41.6 percent of young women in Bangladesh were married before they had turned 18, reveals the latest government survey.
Three dead, 10 hurt in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Russian attacks on eastern and southern Ukraine killed three people and wounded 10 others, officials said yesterday, as Moscow said it had downed a barrage of Ukrainian rockets.
BNP main barrier to democracy
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday said BNP leaders should unconditionally apologise to the nation for their undemocratic activities.
PSC seeks more pays and perks for chairman, members
The Public Service Commission wants to upgrade the statuses and salaries of its chairperson to that of a Supreme Court’s Appellate Division judge and its members to those of High Court judges.
Khaleda’s jail sentence suspended for 6 months
The government yesterday, for the ninth time, extended the suspension of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s jail sentence for another six months, according to a gazette notification issued by home ministry.
Extend Eid holidays by two days
Around 1.60 crore people will leave the capital and adjacent districts ahead of the Eid-ul-Fitr this year, estimated Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity.
The joy of giving
In Akkelpur upazila of Joypurhat, a man is silently setting a unique example in the spirit of holy Ramadan.
Actions against propaganda
Legal actions will be taken against those spreading propaganda about the Bangla New Year on social media, according to a statement issued by the home ministry yesterday.
Bangladesh has overcome remarkable odds
Bangladesh’s journey is a story of extraordinary strength, perseverance, and determination in the most trying of times, said UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis during an event on Tuesday.
Preparing trains for Eid rush
To get trains ready for commuting during the holiday season, workers at Pahartali Carriage and Waggon Repair Workshop in Chattogram are having a busy time ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr.
‘Do not take office’
Bangladesh Jatiyatabadi Ainjibi Forum has asked four of its leaders, who won this year’s Supreme Court Bar Association election, not to accept the responsibilities of their respective posts.
No bulkhead movement five days before and after Eid
The movement of all types of bulkheads will be completely halted five days before and after Eid-ul-Fitr to ensure hassle-free journey for holidaymakers.
Man dies as bus hits bike
A man died and a woman was injured after a bus hit his motorcycle in Dhaka’s Khilkhet area yesterday.
Woman found dead at home
Police recovered the body of a woman from her residence in Palash, Narsingdi, on Tuesday.
Singer becomes first firm to start production in Japanese EZ
Singer Bangladesh, one of the leading manufacturers and retailers of home appliances in the country, has begun manufacturing products at its new factory, becoming the first entity to do so inside Bangladesh Special Economic Zone (BSEZ) at Araihazar in Narayanganj.
