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Cyclone Remal likely to hit Bangladesh coast by Sunday evening
Maritime ports asked to maintain local cautionary signal no one
Diet culture vs body positivity
Society's complex relationship with weight and beauty standards
2 MRT lines may miss deadline
The metro rail authorities are likely to miss the 2030 deadline for completing two of the six planned metro lines in Dhaka as they have not yet started carrying out feasibility studies for the two lines.
Atalanta star Lookman headlines Nigeria World Cup squad
A formidable squad boasts Napoli striker Victor Osimhen and Victor Boniface of German champions Bayer Leverkusen, although the latter and his club were ripped apart by Atalanta striker Lookman in last Wednesday's Europa League final.
Ansar Al Islam forms ‘Shahadat’ for running latest activities
Rapid Action Battalion arrested three members of "Shahadat, a new organisation based on the ideology of banned militant outfit Ansar Al Islam", in separate drives in Dhaka and Narayanganj yesterday
Opinion
Dhaka’s transport turmoil
Dhaka is the world's rickshaw capital
Scholars from Bangladesh
From Bangladesh and across the world, 126 Bangladeshi scholars, teachers and researchers condemn Israel's war in Gaza.
What’s the point of polls sans voters?
Dismal turnout again puts the upazila election under spotlight
Business
Challenges abound for aspiring entrepreneurs
Ashit Chowdhury, managing director of AAPON, a manufacturer of shataranji and various jute home decor products, applied for a loan of Tk 30 lakh from a private commercial bank.
Sports
Copa America to feature its first female referees
Copa America, which runs from June 20 to July 14 hosted by the United States, will have a total of 101 match officials, including eight women.
No player from India's T20 World Cup squad in IPL final
Surprising as it may be, the final of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) will not feature a single player from India's squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, starting on June 2 in the USA and the West Indies.
City eye history as Ten Hag faces judgement day
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag hopes to bolster his chances of avoiding the sack by ruining Manchester City's history bid in the FA Cup final on Saturday.
News
Truck hits metro rail pillar at Agargaon
A soil-laden truck hit a metro rail pillar in Agargaon of Dhaka early today, severely disrupting traffic movement in the area early morning
Nation celebrates 125th birth anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam
Today marks the 125th birth anniversary of Kazi Nazrul Islam, Bangladesh's national poet, renowned as the "rebel poet" for his powerful literary contributions across various Bengali genres
Deep depression likely to intensify by this afternoon
'Remal' will turn into severe cyclone, start crossing coast tomorrow night, meteorologists say
Gas supply to remain off for 10hrs in Elenga, Kaliakoir tomorrow
Gas supply will remain suspended for all kind of users between Tangail's Elenga and Gazipur's Kaliakoir for 10 hours from 10:00am tomorrow for pipeline replacement works
Youth killed, brother injured in knife attack in Shahinbagh
A young man was stabbed to death and his brother was injured in an attack by an assailant at their house in Shahinbagh area of Dhaka's Tejgaon area early today
5 reasons why Dhaka is so rude
Let’s neither beat about the bush nor indulge in sugar-coating because we neither have the time nor the empathy for any of that. The plain fact is -- Dhaka is an impatient, mean, rude, cruel, and...
One act of kindness a day keeps sadness away
An act of kindness a day is what mental health counsellors suggest we do; we, the ones who find it difficult to navigate through life’s unforeseen situations. It can be something as trivial as...
Entertainment
‘Toofan’ drops ‘Ura Dhura’ teaser featuring Pritom Hasan
Shakib Khan and Mimi Chakraborty starrer “Toofan” has officially released the teaser for its first song, “Lage Ura Dhura”.
Dola sets the bar
The talked-about singer, praised for her performance in the recent advertisement jingle “Boishakhe Banglami-Hok Ullash”, recently dropped by The Daily Star office for an exclusive photoshoot. While sipping a cup of black coffee, fitness enthusiast Dola spoke about her career in music and law, revealed her fitness secrets, and provided exciting updates on her musical journey.
Masud Ali Khan honoured with Meril-Prothom Alo Lifetime Achievement award
Masud Ali Khan, an Ekushey Padak-winning artiste, received the award in recognition of his steadfast commitment to the nation's cultural sphere. Noted artist Rafiqun Nabi had the honour of presenting the award and crest to Masud Ali, accompanied by Anjan Chowdhury, managing director of Square Toiletries Limited, and Matiur Rahman, editor of Prothom Alo.
Life & Living
Don't fall behind! 5 things everyone must do in their 20s
The twenties can be a confusing time for most people. Adulting is a fairly new concept for them and you end up having to make decisions that you did not think you would have to, ever! Here are 5 things that everyone in their 20s must do to make their lives slightly easier.
Hear the sea calling you? Head to these 5 unique beaches!
We all love going to the beach. A walk on the warm sand after a nice swim can never go wrong. However, there are countless beaches across the globe where you can experience that and much more. Here’s a list of 5 unique beaches that you should consider travelling to.
#Perspective / Beneath the surface: Slow breaths and slower time from scuba diving
An adventure in Koh Tao, Thailand, led a group of millennials to explore the underwater world through scuba diving. The deep sea’s mesmerising beauty and silence offered introspection and a shift in time perception.
Youth
Getting into the Cambridge Rising Women Leaders Programme
The Cambridge Rising Women Leaders Programme is an opportunity tailor-made for competitive corporate women with leadership aspirations.
UIU Mars rover team chasing big dreams at this year’s URC
The team is participating in the 2024 University Rover Challenge (URC) finals with its YGGDRASIL rover.
The experience of being a woman stand-up comedian in Bangladesh
In conversation with Poushi Razzaque, a young stand-up comedian.
Tech & Startup
Honor Magic 6 Pro launched in Bangladesh
Smartphone brand Honor has introduced the Magic 6 Pro in Bangladesh.
Datathon 3.0 final competition round commences at Robi HQ
The final competition round of Datathon 3.0 is set to begin at the Robi Axiata Limited corporate office in Dhaka today. The event will run from May 24th to May 25th.
Bangladesh ranks 29th among top countries for hiring freelancers
Bangladesh has been ranked 29th out of 30 countries for hiring freelancers in a recent report by CEOWORLD Magazine, with a score of 46.92.
Star Multimedia
MP Azim used to visit mastermind Shaheen's bungalow
MP Azim used to visit the bungalow of Aktaruzzaman Shaheen, the mastermind behind the murder of Anwarul Azim Anar, MP of Jhenaidah-4
MP Azim murder: West Bengal CID arrests 'butcher' Jihad
The West Bengal Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today apprehended a Bangladeshi national, who was working as a butcher in Mumbai, in Kolkata in connection with the murder of MP Anwar Azim Anar
Confiscate all assets of ex-IGP Benazir
A Dhaka court yesterday ordered the authorities concerned to confiscate all assets of former IGP Benazir Ahmed in connection with alleged corruption.
Top UN court to rule on S Africa Gaza ceasefire bid
The top United Nations court on Friday will rule on a plea by South Africa to order a halt to the Israeli military offensive in Gaza, with Pretoria accusing Israel of "genocide"
Deputy chief of Russian military's general staff held on bribery charges
The deputy head of the Russian army's General Staff has been accused of taking bribes and arrested, investigators said on Thursday, the latest in a slew of high-profile cases of alleged corruption to shake the military's top brass
Daily Star Books
Environment
Depression in Bay has intensified into deep depression
The depression over east-central Bay and adjoining west-central Bay has moved slightly north-northeastwards and intensified into a deep depression
Dhaka’s air quality 3rd worst in the world this morning
Dhaka has ranked third on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI value of 132 at 8:56am this morning
Maritime ports asked to hoist distant Cautionary Signal 1
The depression over east-central Bay and adjoining west-central Bay moved north-northeastward over the same area and was centred at 6pm yesterday
Declare heatwave as a disaster
Heatwave should be considered another disaster, said speakers at an event.
15 years of Cyclone Aila: It lashed once but changed lives forever
On this day in 2009, cyclone Aila lashed the coastal belt of Bangladesh, leaving behind a trail of destruction that affected about 3.9 million people.
Depression forms in the Bay of Bengal
The Met office yesterday said the depression over the Bay of Bengal may intensify and turn into a cyclone before making landfall on the Bangladesh coast tomorrow.
As Cyclone Remal approaches, tension grips Bagerhat’s coastal areas
Thousands of residents in Bagerhat live in fear as rising water levels flood Rampal, Mongla, and Morrelganj upazilas. The low embankments overflow during high tides, causing residential areas to flood. During storms and tidal surges, locals in these areas endure unbearable suffering.
Mild to moderate heat wave sweeps over country
Mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over different parts of the country, including Dhaka, and it may continue, Met office said today
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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