- Elizabeth Strout, Miranda July shortlisted for Women's Prize for Fiction
- Mymensingh youth who participated in Ukraine war for Russia dies
- CA to hold bilateral talks with Modi, other BIMSTEC leaders tomorrow
- Rescue team led by Bangladesh Army continues its operation in Myanmar
- Thai ministers meet CA on BIMSTEC sidelines
- ‘Evidence of conspiracy to thwart July-August trial found’
- Kagiso Rabada leaves Gujarat Titans squad for personal reasons
- Gold price declines after hitting all-time high on Trump tariffs
- India says 'examining the implications' of US tariffs
- Russia, Cuba, North Korea escape Trump's tariff
- Over 100,000 child deaths, 63,000 stillbirths annually in Bangladesh
- Trump's tariffs dull the dollar's safe-haven sheen
- BIMSTEC Secretary General calls on Touhid
- CA joins official dinner of BIMSTEC
- Real Madrid got $154M from UEFA to top prize money table last season
- Rejuvenated IPL match-winner Siraj praised for 'fire in his belly'
- Top Russian official in Washington for talks on improving ties
- Strict action to be taken to stop extortion in hills: Home Advisor
- China arrests 3 Filipinos on charge of spying
- Strong earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia
Elon sells social media platform X for $33 billion
Elon Musk said on Friday that his artificial intelligence startup xAI is buying his social networking platform X in a deal that valued the company, once known as Twitter, at $33 billion, reports NDTV. This combination will unlock immense potential by blending xAIs advanced AI capability and...
Finding health advice on social media is simple, but trusting it is not
In the ever-expanding world of social media wellness content, influencers promote a variety of treatments and products, claiming to aid weight loss, boost energy, or improve overall health. While some of these recommendations may have merit, many are based on trends with little scientific...
Govt to act on media reforms: CA
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus on Saturday said the interim government will take steps to implement the Media Reform Commissions proposals without any delay. We want to implement the reform proposals that are immediately implementable. For that, I would like the Reform Commission to submit...
Online Editors Alliance publishes member list
The Online Editors Alliance, an organisation comprising the heads of online and digital divisions of the countrys leading media outlets, has published its first member list. The announcement was made on Monday, according to a statement. In its first phase, the alliance has included online...
Army denounces false coup allegations by Indian media
The Bangladesh Army on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the recent spate of baseless and unfounded reports published by certain Indian media outlets, including The Economic Times and India Today, alleging the possibility of a coup and a breakdown in the chain of command within the Bangladesh...
US to revoke student visas over ‘pro-Hamas’ social media posts
The US state department will use artificial intelligence to revoke visas of foreign students who it perceives as supporters ofHamas, Axios reported on Thursday, citing senior state department officials. Donald Trump signed an executive order in January to combat antisemitism and has pledged to...
Russia willing to mediate US-Iran talks – Kremlin
Russia is prepared to facilitate negotiations between the US and Iran, including discussions on Tehrans nuclear program and regional proxy network, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Bloomberg on Tuesday, citing Bloomberg the RT reported this on Tuesday. According to the news agency, former US...
Judge weighs blocking Florida law on minors' social media use
A federal judge is considering whether to block a Florida law that bans children under 14 from having social media accounts and requires parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds. Signed into law in 2024 by Governor Ron DeSantis, the measure is among the strictest in the country regarding minors...
TheSoundOn: New possibility of music and media distribution
TheSoundOn, an international-standard digital distribution platform, has officially launched its operation led by its CEO and Founder Rumel Ahmed. It has opened a new horizon in the world of music and media. This platform offers a comprehensive solution for artists and labels, providing...
Our July documentaries are slaps for Indian media: Shafiqul
Chief Advisers Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Monday said Indian media run many fake stories over the Bangladesh July uprising but each of our documentaries on the popular uprising is a slap for the Indian media. He said this after watching a documentary on July movement at Comilla University...
Russian tycoon wins legal battle against western Media – RBK
A German court has barred a local newspaper from spreading misinformation about Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov, marking another legal victory for the metals and telecoms magnate in his ongoing battle against Western media. According to RBK, the Hamburg Regional Court issued the ruling on...
Major conspiracy against Yunus underway, Indian media involved: Press Secretary
Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser Shafiqul Alam has alleged a large-scale conspiracy involving substantial financial transactions to tarnish the image of the 24th mass uprising and Professor Dr. Muhammad Yunus on the global stage. He claimed that Indian media is playing a role in this effort....
CA press wing debunks India.com report on media censorship
The recent report of India.com on the Bangladeshs media censorship was fake one, the Chief Advisers Press Wing has said. Some Indian media are continuing their campaign of disinformation, again making outrageous claims about the Interim Government that have no relationship whatsoever with...
Dalton Investments demands resignation of Fuji Media advisor Hisashi Hieda
U.S. investment fund Dalton Investments has intensified its pressure on Fuji Media Holdings, demanding the resignation of Executive Managing Advisor Hisashi Hieda. In a letter to the companys board on Monday, the fund criticized Fuji Medias handling of the recent scandal involving television...
‘Financial security needed for media reform’
Media Reform Commission Chief Kamal Ahmed on Tuesday said that the dignity of journalists cannot be ensured without their financial security. Media reform cannot take place without financial security. Without ensuring financial stability, quality media cannot be guaranteed. Economic stability is...
Over half of Gen Z in UK favor a dictatorship
A new survey suggests a growing inclination among Generation Z towards authoritarian leadership, sparking concerns over democracys future. The findings, part of Channel 4s Gen Z: Trends, Truth and Trust report, will be unveiled at a Royal Television Society event, reads an Independent (UK) report....
‘Prothom Alo group’s mischief against Islam
Prothom Alo, the leading and influential media of the country, was criticized in many ways due to its various controversial activities. Not only their effort in de-politicization, the agenda of the Prothom Alo also included safeguarding the interest of India and promoting Atheism in disguise of its...
Israeli airstrikes continue in Gaza despite ceasefire agreement
Israeli air and artillery strikes persist in Gaza despite the announcement of a ceasefire deal between Israel and the Palestinian resistance group Hamas. The Palestinian Ministry of Health reports that, since Wednesday, 81 Palestinians have been killed and 188 others injured in ongoing Israeli...
Indonesia to set social media age limit, following Australia’s example
Indonesia plans to introduce a regulation establishing a minimum age for social media users, a step intended to safeguard children, according to the countrys communications minister, reports Reuters. This plan comes after Australia decided to ban children under 16 from using social media,...
Rumor Scanner debunks Kolkata media's claim of Bangladeshis destroying Indian crops
Fact-checking body Rumor Scanner has debunked a video claiming that Bangladeshi citizens are destroying crops of Indian agricultural land. Indian media outlet Republic Bangla has recently circulated a video on various social media claiming that Some Bangladeshis have infiltrated the...
Kuwaiti media icon detained over pro-Israel remarks
Kuwaits Public Prosecution has ordered the detention of prominent media figure Fajr Al Saeed for 21 days in pretrial custody over allegations linked to her public calls for normalisation with Israel, Gulf News reported. The Ministry of Interior filed a formal complaint against Fajr Al Saeed,...
Holey Artisan tragedy’s shifting narratives
In the back-wash of the 2016 Holey Artisan Bakery attack in Dhaka, narratives surrounding the late Faraaz Ayaaz Hossain have sparked contention. Faraaz, hailed by some as a symbol of courage, is now at the center of a heated debate about the accuracy of accounts that portray him as a hero who...
Trump criticizes UK’s ‘major mistake’ on North Sea energy policy
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump criticized the U.K.s windfall tax on oil and gas producers in a social media post on Friday, joining other members of his incoming administration in voicing concerns over Prime Minister Keir Starmers agenda. The UK is making a very big mistake. Open Up the North...