Headline
How reality is controlled in the age of digital disinformation
There is a significant overlap, as we are essentially describing the spread of authoritarian propaganda techniques in democracies, accelerated by the technologies of the digital age.
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
Why political cartoons are dying in Bangladesh
The monetisation of news and corporate media influence drives self-censorship, eroding Bangladesh's vital political satire tradition.
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
Sheraton CEO wins ‘Who’s Who Bangladesh’ award in Global Profession category
Shakawath Hossain, chief executive officer (CEO) of Hotel Sheraton and Westin, has received the ‘Who’s Who Bangladesh 2026’ award in the Global Profession category. This year’s lifetime achievement honour went
11h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)
Gender, power and limits of media reform
EIGHTEEN months after the July uprising, Bangladesh entered 2026 with a national election. The intervening period was marked by the tenure of an interim government, formed in the uprising’s aftermath
11h - New Age - (original version)
University of South Florida holds vigil for two Bangladeshi students
The University of South Florida community gathered in grief to honour two Bangladeshi students who were murdered last month, with hundreds attending a solemn vigil on campus...
11h - New Age - (original version)
Govt won’t make ‘stupid’ move of clashing with media: Adviser Zahed
BTV may be shut down or repurposed for public welfare amid a widening gap between its budget and revenue, he says
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
Move for zero-cost recruitment to Malaysia raises hope
Experts call for end to malpractices, syndicate control in labour migration system to ensure success of the new policy
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
Bangladesh
Lively debate, yet much left wanting
The first session of the parliament ended with the promise of a vibrant House with lively debates but also revealed weaknesses in the failure to adopt reforms.
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
No journalist will stay in jail without committing crime: Info minister
Defamation cases and legal complexities involving the media will be brought under the Press Council’s institutional management, he says
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
BNP men lay siege to police station following detention of a party leader, bus terminal shut down in Cumilla
While police have confirmed the detention, they have not disclosed the exact reason. However, speaking on condition of anonymity, a law enforcement source told Prothom Alo that he was detained
11h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)
Police station besieged after BNP leader detained in Cumilla
Cumilla Kotowali police station was besieged by more than a hundred Bangladesh Nationalist Party leaders and activists on Sunday afternoon following the detention of Cumilla Sadar Adarsha upazila unit president
11h - New Age - (original version)
NCP's Nusrat Tabassum to miss oath for reserved seat in parliament tonight
EC says the gazette may be issued tomorrow, but a pending writ petition by Monira Sharmin could affect the final decision
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
Consultative committee to be formed ahead of Media Commission, says info minister
Bangladesh information and broadcasting minister Zahir Uddin Swapon on Sunday said the government will initiate the process of forming a strong Media Commission aimed at building an independent and responsible
11h - New Age - (original version)
International
Israel approves deal to buy fighter jets from US
Netanyahu says it would bolster Israel’s ‘overwhelming air superiority’
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
OPEC+ to make first post-UAE production decision
The UAE, one of the world's top producers, announced April 28 it was withdrawing from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and the expanded OPEC+ group, after chafing
17h - Daily Star - (original version)
Major exit poll agencies stay silent, Mamata raises concerns
Among agencies that have released exit poll results, five have placed the BJP ahead, while two have projected the Trinamool Congress in the lead.
17h - ProthomAloEnglish - (original version)
Limon begins final journey for home
Zamil Ahamed Limon, one of the two Bangladeshi doctoral students at the University of South Florida who were murdered in the United States, has started his final journey for home
17h - New Age - (original version)
Bangladesh-India full-scale visa services may resume gradually: Indian Express
Bangladesh has resumed visas for Indian citizens for all categories, but India is aiming at gradual resumption of visa operations over the next few weeks…
23h - New Age - (original version)
Mitsui delegation holds meeting with CPA chair
A delegation led by Kenichiro Kawamoto, Japanese Mitsui and Company’s Bangladesh chairman, has recently met with chairman of the Chittagong Port Authority Rear Admiral SM Moniruzzaman in Dhaka.
23h - New Age - (original version)
China rejects US sanctions on firms buying Iranian oil
China is a key customer for Iranian oil
1d - Daily Star - (original version)
Technology
Ask.com shuts down after 25 years
Ask.com, the question-and-answer platform formerly known as Ask Jeeves, has been shut down, bringing an end to one of the internet’s early attempts at conversational search.
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
Shikho launches Think AI with Meta and LightCastle
Shikho has introduced a free Bangla-language course on artificial intelligence (AI) designed for people with no prior technical knowledge.
1d - Daily Star - (original version)
Ubuntu hit by major cyberattack, services disrupted
Public-facing services of Ubuntu, the open-source operating system (OS), were disrupted following a large-scale cyberattack that began on April 30, affecting critical systems relied upon by users worldwide.
1d - Daily Star - (original version)
Sport
Arefin heroics, Orchid’s redemption arc send DS into last 16
Like the brand new turf laid at the BFF Artificial Turf in Motijheel, DS had to roll out an almost brand new squad.
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
The 11-second wonder: How Sukur stunned the hosts
In a country where football is not merely a game but a pulse of everyday life, he was once its brightest star.
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
‘I’m so crystal clear now on my family priorities’
He reflected on how many athletes, including himself, tend to delay life outside sport.
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
Jayawardene backs Suryakumar to find his 'rhythm'
India's World Cup-winning T20 skipper Suryakumar fell for another low score of 21 in his team's defeat to Chennai Super Kings on Saturday.
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
Coca-Cola rolls out World Cup fan campaign
Coca-Cola Bangladesh has launched a nationwide campaign offering fans a chance to experience the FIFA World Cup 2026 beyond the screen, with exclusive match hospitality and official merchandise up for
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
আলোচিত
‘যাকাতের চেয়ে চাঁদাবাজি ভালো’- বিএনপি নেত্রীর বক্তব্যের নিন্দা জামায়াতের
বিএনপি নেত্রী ও সংরক্ষিত নারী আসনে সংসদ সদস্য হতে যাওয়া নিলোফার চৌধুরী মনির এক বক্তব্যকে কেন্দ্র করে গভীর উদ্বেগ, তীব্র নিন্দা ও প্রতিবাদ জানিয়েছে বাংলাদেশ জামায়াতে ইসলামী। দলের সহকারী সেক্রেটারি
17h - Inqilab - (original version)
সাদিক কায়েমকে ঢাকা দক্ষিণ সিটির মেয়র প্রার্থী ঘোষণা জামায়াতের - MZamin
আগামী ঢাকা দক্ষিণ সিটি করপোরেশন নির্বাচনে মেয়র পদে প্রতিদ্বন্দ্বিতা করবেন ঢাকা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় কেন্দ্রীয় ছাত্র সংসদের (ডাকসু) বর্তমান সহ-সভাপতি (ভিপি) সাদিক কায়েম। শুক্রবার সকালে রাজধানীর কাকরাইলে অবস্থিত ইনস্টিটিউশন অব ডিপ্লোমা ইঞ্জিনিয়ার্স,
23h - Manab Zamin - (original version)
যে কারণে নিজের ‘মুক্তিযোদ্ধা সনদ’ ছিঁড়ে ফেলেছেন গয়েশ্বর চন্দ্র রায়
মুক্তিযুদ্ধের পর ভুয়া সার্টিফিকেটধারীদের দাপট দেখে নিজের অরিজিনাল সার্টিফিকেটটি ছিঁড়ে ফেলেছিলেন বলে জানিয়েছেন বিএনপির স্থায়ী কমিটির সদস্য ও ঢাকা-৩ আসনের সরকারি
17h - Jugantor - (original version)
ইরান যুদ্ধকে পাকিস্তান যেভাবে পুনরুত্থানের হাতিয়ার বানাল
একটি ধারণা প্রচলিত ছিল, পাকিস্তান রাষ্ট্রটি প্রায় ‘ব্যর্থ রাষ্ট্রের’ পথে হাঁটছে। এমনকি পাকিস্তানি পাসপোর্ট বা ভিসা কোনো ভ্রমণকারীর কাগজে থাকলে উন্নত বিশ্বে যাতায়াতেও কড়াকড়ি শুরু হয়েছিল।
17h - Prothom-alo - (original version)
Politics
JCD announces 29 committees nationwide
Full, partial and extended bodies approved across universities, medical colleges, districts and metropolitan units
17h - Daily Star - (original version)
Reserved seat MPs take oath today
The oath-taking ceremony for the newly-elected MPs for the reserved women’s seats in the 13th Jatiya Sangsad will be held today.
17h - Daily Star - (original version)
The BNP govt pursuing ‘US First’ policy
The BNP government is pursuing an “America First” policy while paying lip service to its “Bangladesh First” motto, said economist Anu Muhammad yesterday.
17h - Daily Star - (original version)
BNP never agreed on constitutional reform council: Fakhrul
Bangladesh Nationalist Party secretary general and local government, rural development and cooperatives affairs minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir said on Saturday that his party had never agreed to proposals for
23h - New Age - (original version)
Govt to recruit one lakh health workers: PM
Prime minister Tarique Rahman on Saturday said in Sylhet that Bangladesh Nationalist Party-led government would recruit one lakh health workers.
23h - New Age - (original version)
Business
Sri Lanka raises fuel prices as inflation spikes
The island has also rationed fuel following supply disruptions
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
Bangkok food vendor curbs push city staple from the streets
Convenient, full of flavour and popular among locals and tourists alike, Bangkok's street food is one of the city's signatures
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
LPG price to remain steady for May
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) announced on Sunday that it will keep the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) price unchanged for May, giving consumers a breather after two consecutive hikes
11h - The Financial Express - (original version)
Editorial
How serious is the BNP government about press freedom?
Scrap provisions of laws that threaten journalists
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
Why Bangladesh needs its own media freedom index
Concerns over freedom of the media are not new in Bangladesh. There has been debate, criticism, and international assessment for many years. Bangladesh’s position in various global indices has also
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
Govt must walk the talk on press freedom
Scrap provisions of laws that threaten journalists
17h - Daily Star - (original version)
Whom does a city corporation work for?
It was in January 2021 that the two city corporations of Dhaka took over the management and maintenance of 26 canals and 10 kilometres of box culverts from Dhaka Wasa,
17h - Daily Star - (original version)
An open letter to Limon and Bristy
The attic of my thoughts is peopled by figures whom I never thought would gather to murmur in my head; these are the voices of people who should never have
17h - Daily Star - (original version)
Entertainment
Pavel Talankin’s missing Oscar found in Frankfurt
The award disappeared after officials from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at John F Kennedy International Airport refused to allow Talankin to carry the statuette on board his flight to
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
Matlub Ali’s 80th birthday celebrated with retrospective exhibition
The Faculty of Fine Arts at Dhaka University marked the 80th birth anniversary of Professor Matlub Ali on the evening of April 26 with an exhibition of his paintings, live
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
‘Bachelor Point’ Season 5 filming underway in Nepal
The ensemble cast includes Ziaul Hoque Polash, Marzuk Russell, Chashi Alam, Tawsif Mahbub, and Pavel Islam, alongside the returning Shamim Hasan Sarkar. Other cast members include Monira Mithu, Abdullah Rana,
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
Puja Chery starrer ‘Nakphuler Kabbo’ set for Eid-ul-Azha release
Puja Chery, Nakphuler Kabbo, Nakphuler Kabbo film, Puja Chery new movie, Eid-ul-Azha Bangladeshi film, Bangladeshi Eid release 2026, Aalok Hasan director, Ador Azad actor, Puja Chery Ador Azad film, romantic
17h - Daily Star - (original version)
Health
Confirmed measles deaths reach 50 amid rising cases
DGHS records nine more suspected deaths in 24 hours
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
The body won’t forget: the hidden story behind weight regain
Losing weight is often seen as a fresh start; a chance to reset the body and move towards better health.
17h - Daily Star - (original version)
Life style
Skincare tips and tricks for hot and humid days
Protect summer skin by transitioning to salicylic acid cleansers and gel moisturisers containing niacinamide. Utilise aloe vera, raw papaya, and hydrating antioxidant foods to maintain a resilient skin barrier against
11h - Daily Star - (original version)
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