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Railway off track
A whopping Tk 1.22 lakh crore was poured into Bangladesh Railway over the last 16 years, but the institution still faces a crippling crisis brought by ageing locomotives, carriages, and a shortage of staff due to what experts say are poorly planned and delayed projects.
Saarc nations contribute below 1% of remittance to Bangladesh
Of the $21.61 billion remittance Bangladesh received in FY23, only $44.99 million came from Saarc countries
Remittance rises 32% in May
$2.25 billion remittance came in May this year, up from last year same month's $1.7 billion
Graft case: SC stays HC acquittal of former land ministry official
The Supreme Court today stayed till July 1 the High Court verdict that acquitted former land ministry official Md Kutub Uddin Ahmed from a corruption case in which he was sentenced to five years' imprisonment
Indian opposition dismisses exits polls predictions
India's opposition leaders today dismissed the exit polls prediction by major television channels which claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was likely to return to power, terming them "bogus" and "fraud"
Opinion
Are we ready for generic drug names on prescriptions?
Dr Syed Abdul Hamid, professor of IHE and moderator of the dialogue, talked to Tamanna Khan of The Daily Star about the pros and cons of using generic drug names.
Liberal America’s dilemma: Balancing civil liberties with pro-Palestine protests
The Biden administration’s handling of campus protests is, in fact, an inevitable consequence of its illiberal acts in support of Israel.
Earth: Our only home, our responsibility
It is crucial for us to acknowledge that our actions have profound consequences on this planet
Business
Inflation battle must be at the centre of budget
Fighting raging inflation and putting the economy back on track have not been taken seriously as evidenced from the government’s delayed response, which set the scene for one of the worst economic crises in its history and an unprecedented prolonged period of higher consumer prices, said an...
Actual budgetary expenditure
Sports
French Open / Alcaraz books Tsitsipas rematch in quarters
Carlos Alcaraz produced his best display of the tournament to line up a quarter-final rematch with Stefanos Tsitsipas at the French Open on Sunday.
Bangladesh hope to avoid mauling against Australia
Bangladesh are hoping to avoid another mauling at the hands of Australia when the men in red and green square off against the Aussies in their home match of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers at the Bashundhara Kings Arena on June 6
Real gunning for 15th UCL, Dortmund dreaming of second: Who will win the final showdown?
History beckons for Real Madrid as they chase a record-breaking 15th UEFA Champions League title. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund, who are hoping to put an end to a 27-year wait for the trophy, stand in Real's way as determined underdogs. Will Real's experience prevail, or can Dortmund pull off a stunning upset? Tune in to The Daily Star's podcast 'Pitch Perfect' for an in-depth take on this epic showdown.
News
Build monument at Salonga massacre site: HC
The High Court today directed the government to build a monument at Salonga in Sirajganj, where a genocide took place during the British regime in 1922
Rape of woman, suicide: NHRC demands probe, punishment
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has ordered an investigation into the gang rape and subsequent suicide of a woman in Kurigram following her family's inability to repay a loan
Man gets life for rape, murder of woman in Narsingdi
A Narsingdi court today sentenced a man to life term imprisonment for killing a 25-year-old girl after rape in 2022
Panic grips clients as 149 bhori gold goes 'missing' from locker of Ctg Islami Bank
The locker holders of Islami Bank Bangladesh Limited’s Chawkbazar branch in Chattogram city were gripped by panic as 149 tolas (bhori) gold from a locker of a client allegedly went missing
Sylhet flood situation shows signs of improvement
The flood situation in Sylhet is showing signs of improvement with the major rivers marking fall in water level in absence of fresh bouts of rain
An ode to Jaishtha
On any given Jaishtha or high summer day, fruit vendors ply the streets of the city selling delicious seasonal fruits. Jaishtha -- the second month of the Bangla calendar, is also called ...
Where is the grave of Dhaka's Nawab Salimullah?
The place is commonly known as the family graveyard of the Nawab family. In that same graveyard, there is also the final resting place of his father, Nawab Ahsanullah.
Entertainment
The state should be more respectful towards filmmakers: Kamar Ahmad Simon
Internationally acclaimed director Kamar Ahmad Simon is rather well-versed in the art of dealings on the international film festival scale. Over the years, he has accumulated numerous awards. To add to his repertoire, his fourth and much-awaited film “Shikolbaha” (Silence of the Seashell) has recently been nominated for the prestigious Golden Goblet Award in the main competition of the Shanghai International Film Festival, which is Asia’s largest film festival.
What to watch on OTT this week
Every week new contents are added to the library of popular OTT platforms. Let’s look at the list of the projects to look forward to this week.
Madhubanti Chakraborty casts spell with Rabindra Sangeet at Chhayanaut
The soulful renditions of Rabindranath Tagore's songs by artiste Madhubanti Chakraborty left the Chhayanaut audience spellbound on last Friday evening. The auditorium was packed to the brim for the gifted vocalist's debut performance in Bangladesh under the title "Ananto Anondodhara" (Eternal Stream of Joy).
Life & Living
Looking for plus-size clothing for women? There's solution at Zaria's
Zaria’s, focuses on plus-size women's wear, addressing a long-overlooked segment of the market.
Let the madness set in: How to watch ICC Men's T20 World Cup?
Before everyone starts rooting for their favourite team, the burning question at the moment is how can you watch the games?
BARK Air: Where Dogs Skip the Crate and Take Flight
A handful of airlines does allow you to fly with your dog next to you, however, BARK Air went beyond that and decided to deliver a one-of-a-kind experience.
Youth
UIU first in Asia at University Rover Challenge 2024
This is the third year in a row that UIU has been crowned the best in Asia at the URC competition.
Panda diplomacy explained
How some of the laziest animals in the world became so important in international relations.
3.7 lakh govt job posts vacant: minister
A total of 3.70 lakh positions out of 19.151 lakh government jobs remain vacant, Public Administration Minister Farhad Hossain said today
Tech & Startup
Tesla recalls over 125,000 vehicles in US
Tesla is officially recalling 125,227 vehicles in the United States, as per a recent announcement by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The cited reason for this mass recall is a seat belt warning system malfunction, which could potentially increase the risk of injuries in collisions.
Next Step / Jobs of the week
Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
YouTube is bringing ‘Playables’ games for all users
YouTube’s “app store” for games is set to reach a wider audience as the company announced on Tuesday that its collection of lightweight, free games, known as “Playables,” will soon be available within the YouTube app for all users, as well as on the YouTube Homepage. Initially, these games were accessible to select users for testing before being offered to YouTube Premium subscribers last November.
Star Multimedia
Where has Benazir gone?
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New turn in MP Azim's murder investigation
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Not clear if ex-IGP Benazir fled country or not: Quader
Says proper judicial process will determine arrest of former police chief
Cyclone Remal: Animal death toll in Sundarbans rises to 100
The death toll of animals from the flooding in the Sundarbans has climbed to 100 after Cyclone Remal hit the world’s largest mangrove forest on Sunday
US will not commemorate Raisi at the UN
The US will skip the event honouring Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi who died in a helicopter crash, at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday. Reuters reported this on Wednesday, quoting a US official
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Environment
Cyclone Remal: Losses estimated at Tk 6,880 crore
State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief, Md Mohibbur Rahman, said yesterday that the ministry has estimated the losses caused by Cyclone Remal at Tk 6,880 crore.
Over 100 trees felled at JU for building construction
Over 100 trees were felled on the Jahangirnagar University campus today to construct two new buildings -- the Fine Arts building and an extension of the New Arts building
Losses due to Remal losses estimated at Tk 6,880 crore: Mohibbur Rahman
State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Md Mohibbur Rahman today said the losses caused by Cyclone Remal was estimated at 6,880 crore by his ministry
Magnitude 5 quake jolts parts of Bangladesh
A magnitude 5 earthquake jolted a large part of the country today, including Dhaka
Light rain, thundershowers likely in Dhaka, other divisions
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers in eight divisions including Dhaka
Three killed as storm lashes Thakurgaon
A storm has claimed the lives of three people, including two women and a child, in Baliadangi upazila of Thakurgaon early this morning
Aftermath of Cyclone Remal / Cattle farmers in dire need of support
Cyclone Remal, left over 9,000 acres of grazing land flooded and damaged across 19 cyclone-hit areas.
Remal destroys 68 lakh trees
Over 68 lakh trees covering around 27,300 hectares of forest land have been destroyed by Cyclone Remal in Patuakhali and Barguna, according to the Forest Department.
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.
