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Skip to main content T Wednesday, May 10, 2023 E-paper Today's News বাংলা * Home * News * Opinion * Health * Sports * Business * Entertainment * Culture * Life & Living * Youth * Tech & Startup * Feature * Lifestyle * Arts & Entertainment * Showbiz * Star Health * Satireday * Shout * Toggle * Star Literature * In Focus * Star Youth * Shift * Daily Star Books * Roundtables * Star Holiday * weekend read * More * Environment * NRB * Supplements * Law & Our Rights * E-paper * বাংলা * × Search Epaper T * Today's News * Home * News * Opinion * Health * Sports * Business * Entertainment * Culture * Life & Living * Youth * Tech & Startup * Feature * Lifestyle * Arts & Entertainment * Showbiz * Star Health * Satireday * Shout * Toggle * Star Literature * In Focus * Star Youth * Shift * Daily Star Books * Roundtables * Star Holiday * weekend read * More * Environment * NRB * Supplements * Law & Our Rights -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * About Us * Contact Us * Apps * Comment Policy * RSS * Sitemap * Advertisement * Newsletter * Privacy Policy * Conference Hall * Archives * * * * * WE ARE NOT HERE TO MEDIATE OR INTERFERE Says EU ambassador 5h ago FROM THE TOP TIER TO THE BOTTOM, THERE IS CORRUPTION IN THE HEALTH SECTOR: HC From the top tier to the bottom, there is corruption in the health sector, said the High Court today. 5h ago US JURY FINDS TRUMP SEXUALLY ABUSED WRITER E JEAN CARROLL Donald Trump sexually abused magazine writer E Jean Carroll in the 1990s and then defamed her by branding her a liar, jurors decided on Tuesday, dealing the former US president a legal setback as he campaigns to retake office in 2024. 1h ago 10 HURT IN AL FACTIONAL CLASH IN PABNA 50m ago ISLAMABAD HC DECLARES IMRAN KHAN’S ARREST LEGAL 3h ago PAKISTAN POLICE CLASH WITH PROTESTERS AFTER IMRAN KHAN ARREST 6h ago WIDE GAP IN FORMAL-INFORMAL EXCHANGE RATES LED TO FOREX RESERVE SLIDE: WB 5h ago PM EXPRESSES SHOCK OVER WRITER SAMARESH MAJUMDAR’S DEMISE Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday expressed deep shock and sorrow over the death of eminent Indian Bengali fiction writer Samaresh Majumdar. 2h ago INSANIYAT BIPLAB BANGLADESH NOW EC-REGISTERED PARTY Insaniyat Biplab Bangladesh has got registered with the Election Commission as a political party following a High Court order. 4h ago News from your area ---Division---BarisalChattogramDhakaKhulnaMymensinghRajshahiRangpurSylhet --- District --- Search Opinion OPINION WE MUST SAVE OUR TREES, NOT DESTROY THEM Dhaka authorities must focus on protecting greenery amid rising heat WHAT’S OUR PRIORITY IN THE INDO-PACIFIC OUTLOOK? A primary analysis of the outlook confirms the various speculations that Bangladesh would not be tilting West and would remain adamant about its foreign policy ideal of non-alignment. ROHINGYA CRISIS IN BANGLADESH / DISPLACEMENT, TRIPLE NEXUS, AND SUSTAINABLE PEACE CAN BANGLADESH BECOME A REGIONAL INDUSTRIAL HUB WITH JAPAN’S HELP? HOW TO CURB THALASSEMIA IN BANGLADESH TO MAKE BANGLADESH AN AVIATION HUB, WE MUST INVEST IN OUR AIRLINES IS A POLICY DIRECTIVE ENOUGH TO STOP SCHOOL BULLYING? CLEAN UP THE CANALS BEFORE MONSOON And before waterlogging disrupts city life once again Previous ৪৪ মিনিট আগে|আন্তর্জাতিক যৌন নিপীড়নের মামলায় দোষী সাব্যস্ত ডোনাল্ড ট্রাম্প, ৫০ লাখ ডলার জরিমানা ২০ মিনিট আগে|ফুটবল রিয়ালের মাঠ থেকে ড্র নিয়ে ফিরল ম্যান সিটি ৩ ঘণ্টা আগে|অপরাধ ও বিচার স্বাস্থ্য খাতে শীর্ষ থেকে নিচ পর্যন্ত দুর্নীতি: হাইকোর্ট ১ ঘণ্টা আগে|আন্তর্জাতিক ইমরান খানের গ্রেপ্তার বৈধ: ইসলামাবাদ হাইকোর্ট ৩ ঘণ্টা আগে|ক্রিকেট বাংলাদেশ-আয়ারল্যান্ড ম্যাচ পরিত্যক্ত, সরাসরি বিশ্বকাপে দক্ষিণ আফ্রিকা ৬ ঘণ্টা আগে|আন্তর্জাতিক পাকিস্তানজুড়ে বিক্ষোভ, ইসলামাবাদে ১৪৪ ধারা ৩ ঘণ্টা আগে|অপরাধ ও বিচার বগুড়ায় স্বেচ্ছাসেবক লীগ নেতাকে কুপিয়ে হত্যা ৬ ঘণ্টা আগে|রাজনীতি পাবনায় আ. লীগের ২ পক্ষের সংঘর্ষ, গুলিবিদ্ধ ৬ জনসহ আহত ১০ Next Business BUSINESS WIDE GAP IN FORMAL-INFORMAL EXCHANGE RATES LED TO FOREX RESERVE SLIDE: WB A wide gap in formal and informal exchange rate has been one of the factors behind the sharp fall in the foreign exchange reserves in Bangladesh as it shifts remittances from official channels to unofficial routes and impedes repatriation of export proceeds, said the World Bank. GOVT BUYING SUGAR, EDIBLE OIL TO SELL AT SUBSIDISED RATES The government will procure 12,500 tonnes of sugar and 1.10 crore litres of soybean oil from foreign markets so that low-income groups in Bangladesh can buy the commodities at subsidised rates, according to Sayeed Mahbub Khan, additional secretary of the Cabinet Division. BANKS ASKED TO DISPLAY HOTLINES PROPERLY Bangladesh Bank yesterday asked banks to display their respective hotline in a noticeable place in all branches and sub-branches such that customers can submit allegations to authorities concerned to resolve their problems. IPDC FINANCE’S PROFIT PLUNGES 93% IN Q1 IPDC Finance Limited reported a 93 per cent year-on-year fall in profit to Tk 1.48 crore in the first quarter of the current financial year. WHEAT PRICES DOWN GLOBALLY, RICE PRICE UNCHANGED Wheat and maize prices declined 11 per cent and 14 per cent, respectively, in the global markets in the past two weeks while rice prices have remained relatively unchanged, according to the World Bank’s Food Security Update. INDIA EXTENDS $1B CREDIT LINE FOR SRI LANKA BY A YEAR India has extended a $1 billion credit line for Sri Lanka by one year, a Sri Lankan official told Reuters on Tuesday, giving the crisis-hit country a backup funds to pay for essential imports. CHT BANGLADESH OPENS UNIT IN MEGHNA ECONOMIC ZONE CHT Bangladesh, a subsidiary of German textile chemical manufacturer GmbH Group, yesterday inaugurated its first factory, which was set up on 2.2 acres of land at the Meghna Industrial Economic Zone in Sonargaon of Narayanganj. LOWER OIL PRICES BRING DOWN ARAMCO’S PROFIT Saudi oil giant Aramco’s first quarter net profit dropped 19 per cent from a year earlier to 119.54 billion riyals ($31.88 billion), it said on Tuesday, due to lower crude prices. BAQUI KHALILY RE-ELECTED BANK ASIA BOARD RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN STAR Prof MA Baqui Khalily has been reelected chairman of the Board Risk Management Committee of Bank Asia Limited at a meeting of its Board of Directors recently. News NEWS WORLD AT ‘TURNING POINT’ President Vladimir Putin yesterday vowed Russia’s military would be victorious in Ukraine and blamed Western countries for the conflict, comparing the fighting to World War II during a military parade on Red Square. ARREST HINDERS IMRAN’S PATH TO SECOND PAK INNINGS Since being ousted from office by a vote of no confidence last year, former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has vowed he will captain the country a second time. ASEAN AT A ‘CROSSROAD’ Southeast Asian nations are at a “crossroad”, a senior Indonesian minister warned yesterday, as escalating violence in junta-controlled Myanmar loomed over a regional summit. CANADA, CHINA EXPEL DIPLOMATS China said yesterday it was expelling Canada’s consul in Shanghai, in a tit-for-tat move after Ottawa announced it was sending home a Chinese diplomat accused of trying to intimidate a lawmaker. SUBSCRIBE TO THE LARGEST CIRCULATING ENGLISH DAILY ON YOUR MOBILE, JUST AS PRINT READMISSION OF SYRIA / US SLAMS ARAB LEAGUE MOVE The United States on Monday criticised the Arab League decision to readmit Syria, saying that President Bashar al-Assad does not deserve normalization after his country’s brutal civil war. * Most popular * Most recent * Editor's Pick * * ARAV KHAN JAILED FOR 10 YEARS IN ARMS CASE * INCENTIVES PLANNED FOR 12 SECTORS * LOW-PRESSURE AREA OVER BAY COULD INTENSIFY FURTHER: MET OFFICE * BIMAN 787 SUFFERS GLITCH ON RETURN FLIGHT FROM TOKYO * I WILL NEVER SHARE THE SCREEN WITH BUBLY AGAIN: SHAKIB KHAN * LOVE FOR ARGENTINA RECOGNISED AS AFA, BKASH TIE UP * SUITOR STABS WOMAN DEAD IN HER HOME * 10 HURT IN AL FACTIONAL CLASH IN PABNA * DIDN’T FEEL LIKE WE WERE PLAYING OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY: SHANTO * MUSHY STAVES OFF COMPLETE BATTING FAILURE * MSC KO KINGS TO REACH FED CUP FINAL * US JURY FINDS TRUMP SEXUALLY ABUSED WRITER E JEAN CARROLL * IS A POLICY DIRECTIVE ENOUGH TO STOP SCHOOL BULLYING? * ESCAPE FROM KHARTOUM HORRORS * WHAT WILL IT TAKE FOR OUR NEXT ELECTION TO BE CREDIBLE AND ACCEPTABLE TO ALL? * GAZIPUR CITY A JINX FOR MAYORS? * ON THE CUSP OF FINDING A NEW GAS FIELD * EDN INSTITUTIONS: ANTI-BULLYING GUIDELINES ISSUED My Dhaka MY DHAKA Entertainment ENTERTAINMENT I WILL NEVER SHARE THE SCREEN WITH BUBLY AGAIN: SHAKIB KHAN Shakib also stated that he had ended everything with Bubly off-the screen, as well as on-screen. PRABHAS, SAIF ALI KHAN STARRER ‘ADIPURUSH’ TRAILER OUT Taking the fans on a mythical journey, the trailer delivered an action-packed glimpse into the journey of Ram and Sita. MOUSUMI MOU BRINGS GLIMPSE OF BAISHAKH TO SOUTH KOREA ‘TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE BEASTS’ RECONFIGURES FOR DIVERSE CAST SUCCESS OF AN ON-SCREEN PAIR DEPENDS ON AUDIENCE: BUBLY ‘FEELINGS OF PEACE’: ARTIST SARDAR SAMSUL ISLAM’S LAST WISH SHAKIB KHAN SUMMONED TO COURT, SAGA WITH RAHMAT ULLAH CONTINUES DIRECTING ‘JINN’ MADE ME HAPPY: NADER CHOWDHURY Having started his acting career on the theatre stage, Nader Chowdhury made his way into the television and cinema screens, acting in numerous tele-fictions and films. As a director, he has also helmed three films so far, including “Lalchor”, “Meyeti Ekhon Kothay Jabe” and “Jinn”, which was released this Eid. Sports SPORTS MUSHY STAVES OFF COMPLETE BATTING FAILURE Bangladesh rode on a gritty half-century from the experienced Mushfiqur Rahim as the visitors posted 246 for nine in 50 overs in what was a disappointing showing from the visiting batters in the first ODI against Ireland in Chelmsford yesterday. MSC KO KINGS TO REACH FED CUP FINAL Mohammedan booked their first Federation Cup final in 14 years as the Black and Whites bested favourites Bashundhara Kings in a semifinal at the Sheikh Fazlul Haque Moni Stadium in Gopalganj yesterday. JOTY MASTERMINDS TIGRESSES’ FIRST WIN ON SL TOUR MILAN REACHING FEVER PITCH BANGLADESH'S ODI SERIES OPENER AGAINST IRELAND ABANDONED REAL MADRID 1-2 MANCHESTER CITY: WHAT’S YOUR PREDICTION? RAIN INTERRUPTS PLAY IN CHELMSFORD IRELAND LOSE TWO INSIDE THE POWERPLAY Ireland lost two wickets inside the powerplay as they ended the first ten overs with 39 runs on the board in pursuit of Bangladesh’s 246 for nine in the first ODI of the three-match series in Chelmsford, England on Tuesday. Life & Living LIFE & LIVING #EVENTS / ‘NEXT-MONER BONDHU I AM THE SOLUTION:’ A YOUTHFUL EVENT FOCUSING ON MENTAL HEALTH The event was aimed to delve into the mental health challenges that the youth of our country face and help them overcome those obstacles to make them better and smarter citizens. Prominent professionals, trainers, and teachers from various fields were involved in the event to provide the training and modules for this youth development program. #GUIDES / MOTHER'S DAY GIFTS: TOP 5 IDEAS THAT YOUR MOTHER WILL TREASURE FOREVER To pay homage to our mothers, it is imperative to pick gifts that speak to their personalities and interests. No matter how many times our mothers profess that they are “happy with anything”, a good Mother’s Day gift demands something more meaningful than your run-of-the-mill chocolates. Ahead, we present a curated selection of 5 meaningful presents you can get your mother in addition to that bouquet of fresh flowers and greeting card. TRAVELLING WITH THE MOTHER AND THE FAMILY MOTHER’S DAY CAKE RECIPE #PARENTING / NAVIGATING PARENTHOOD: THE STORY OF THREE INSPIRING SINGLE MOTHERS #PARENTING / ALL CHILDREN ARE SPECIAL #WOMEN EMPOWERMENT / IN CONVERSATION WITH WORKING MUMS WHO DO IT ALL #PERSPECTIVE / CORONATION AND COLONIALISM: THE KOHINOOR CONTROVERSY Dignitaries, celebrities and the crème de la crème of civil society flew in from around the world to make their presence known at King Charles’ coronation, a once-in-a-generation event that took place on the 6 May, 2023. Very conspicuously missing from the opulent ceremony was the Kohinoor, originally a 105-carat diamond that has long been the subject of a spat between England and post-colonial India. Youth YOUTH HOW CREDIBLE ARE YOUR RESEARCH SOURCES? Healthy scepticism is celebrated even in the scientific world, so why not practise it? PUBLIC LIBRARIES COULD SOLVE OUR PUBLIC SPACE PROBLEM There needs to be a push for a strong public library culture in Dhaka. RETHINKING EDUCATION AND FUTURE SKILLS HOW WE ROMANTICISE READING BOOKS HOW TO COME TO TERMS WITH LETTING GO OF YOUR CHILDHOOD DREAMS STUDYING WITH ADHD DOESN'T HAVE TO BE DIFFICULT WHY AUTISM ACCEPTANCE IN BANGLADESH IS STILL A FAR-FETCHED GOAL BREAKING FREE FROM AWKWARD CONVERSATIONS FOR EXTROVERTS Extroverts often have to put up with the bitterness of not being able to deal with unwanted conversations like introverts usually do. Tech & Startup TECH & STARTUP SAMSUNG GALAXY A04E LAUNCHED IN BANGLADESH Samsung has recently launched their Galaxy A04e smartphone in Bangladesh. The phone comes with a 5,000 mAh battery, a 6.5-inch Infinity-V display with HD+ technology, and RAM Plus. PUTTING A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON DIGITAL HEALTHCARE Zaeem Ahmed is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in the textile, banking, fintech, and health tech industry. As the Chairman of Zaynax Group and Alliance Group, he has led the company through a period of tremendous growth, expanding its client base and increasing revenue. 57% USERS BELIEVE MOBILE INTERNET CAN GENERATE NEW INCOME SOURCES: STUDY A BRIEF LOOK INSIDE META'S RECENT YOUTH SAFETY INITIATIVES BANGLADESH TO DIGITALLY PRESERVE 40 ETHNIC LANGUAGES NATIONAL IT COMPETITION FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES AWARDS 12 WINNERS TEAMS FROM BANGLADESH WIN INT'L MINECRAFT-BASED EDUCATIONAL COMPETITION UNDERSTANDING WORK PERKS IN YOUR NEW JOB One smart way to fit right into a new job is to familiarise yourself with your work perks. Here is a quick guide on what these perks can be, and how you should be wary of them in your new job. Star Multimedia STAR MULTIMEDIA EU TO SEND ELECTION MONITORING TEAM TO BANGLADESH IN JULY The European Union will send an exploratory election monitoring mission to Bangladesh in July as the Election Commission has welcomed them in a written invitation..EU Ambassador to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley confirmed the development to The Daily Star..He said he was very happy abou NANDITA, A MELODIOUS SONGBIRD Coke Studio Bangla brings Sanzida Mahmood Nandita, the enchanting vocalist who captivated hearts with her mesmerizing renditions of timeless songs by Kazi Nazrul in Bengali IND-BD T20 WHEELCHAIR CRICKET SERIES KICKS OFF IN KOLKATA The Disabled Cricket Council of India is organising a T20 Wheelchair Cricket Series between India and Bangladesh. The series, consisting of three matches, commenced today at Vivekananda Park Ground in Kolkata 19 BAGS OF CASH IN 8 DONATION BOXES OF KISHOREGANJ'S PAGLA MOSQUE At least 19 bags of money were recovered from eight donation boxes of Pagla Mosque in Kishoreganj. The exact figure could not be known yet as the money was being counted till the filing of this report CELEBRATING MINORITIES' RIGHTS THRU DANCE AND MUSIC In an effort to establish a separate Land Commission for the marginalised minority communities and small indigenous groups, an event has been organised on the Gobindaganj-Dinajpur regional highway Daily Star Books DAILY STAR BOOKS SAMARESH MAJUMDAR—A REBEL TO LOOK UP TO FORAYING INTO TAGORE’S SHORT STORIES READING FOR MOTHER’S DAY AT SHAHABUDDIN PARK GABRIEL GARCÍA MÁRQUEZ’S UNSEEN NOVEL WILL BE PUBLISHED NEXT YEAR TAGORE’S 'SHESHER KOBITA': A TIMELESS EXPLORATION OF LOVE AND FREEDOM “BOOKS NEED TO BE HIGHLIGHT TO ELEVATE A COUNTRY TO THE GLOBAL LEVEL”: ABDULLAH ABU SAYEED 4 BOOKS THAT EXPLORE PRESS FREEDOM IN CONVERSATION WITH SOUTH ASIA’S PREEMINENT LITERARY AGENT, KANISHKA GUPTA Environment ENVIRONMENT LOW-PRESSURE AREA OVER BAY COULD INTENSIFY FURTHER: MET OFFICE The low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal has now turned into a well-marked low pressure, and could intensify further, the Met office said today 14h ago TIGER NUMBERS EXPECTED TO RISE The number of tigers in the Sundarbans is expected to rise due to successful conservation efforts in the world’s largest mangrove forest, said officials concerned. 1d ago CHUADANGA AGAIN RECORDS COUNTRY'S HIGHEST TEMP The maximum temperature in the country was recorded at 41 degrees Celsius in Chuadanga today, said Rakibul Hasan, senior observer of Chuadanga First Class Weather Observatory. 1d ago TIGER NUMBERS EXPECTED TO RISE Camera traps find big cats in places not seen before 1d ago STOP FELLING TREES IN CAPITAL Demands 37 eminent citizens, send signed petition to Mayor Taposh 1d ago CYCLONE MOCHA LIKELY TO HIT BANGLADESH Indian met office says Mocha likely to change course and make landfall on Bangladesh-Myanmar coast on May 15 1d ago SOME PARTS OF DHAKA NORTH TO SUFFER GAS SUPPLY DISRUPTION From 8:00am tomorrow, gas supply to remain suspended on both sides of Kuril Bishwa Road; Khilkhet, Joarshahara, Namapara, Baridhara, Gulshan and Basundhara residents to face low pressure 1d ago HEATWAVE MAY SPREAD, CONTINUE IN RAJSHAHI The moderate heatwave that is sweeping over Rajshahi district is likely to continue and spread, said local meteorological office in its forecast. 1d ago Photo Gallery PHOTO GALLERY Previous 3h ago | Homepage TODAY'S GALLERY (2023.05.10) 1d ago | Sports MESSI BACK IN PSG TRAINING 2d ago | Homepage TODAY'S GALLERY (2023.05.08) 2d ago | Sports MADE IN BRAZIL 2d ago | Homepage TODAY'S GALLERY (2023.05.07) 4d ago | Homepage TODAY'S GALLERY (2023.05.06) 4d ago | Sports NAPOLI'S SCUDETTO WIN IN PICTURES 4d ago | Homepage TODAY'S GALLERY (2023.05.05) 5d ago | Shout AFTER HOURS 5d ago | Cricket LITON’S ‘NEW’ EXPERIENCE; FIZZ OFF TO ENGLAND Next Journalism without fear or favour * About Us * Contact Us * Apps * Comment Policy * RSS * Sitemap * Advertisement * Newsletter * Privacy Policy * Conference Hall * Archives © 2023 thedailystar.net | Powered by: RSI LAB Copyright: Any unauthorized use or reproduction of The Daily Star content for commercial purposes is strictly prohibited and constitutes copyright infringement liable to legal action. * * * * * X Video Player is loading. 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