Google’s new journey into AI-powered devices

Desk Report: Google is synonymous with new devices and applications. Every year, their research team brings something new to the world of technology. Some of Google’s surprising devices and features are coming to the market at the end of this year. The specialty of this time is that Google is using AI technology in a more advanced way with all its new technologies. It is believed that these upcoming devices and features of Google will create new examples in the world of technology. Gemini for Home One of Google’s discussed…

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Concerns about law and order are growing ahead of the election.

Desk Report: After the fall of the Sheikh Hasina government in the July coup, the law and order situation in the country collapsed overnight. On the one hand, mob formation, destruction of shrines, and an increase in crimes such as robbery and extortion, on the other hand, the inaction of the demoralized police – all this has made the interim government struggle to manage the situation. In such a situation, the National Assembly elections are scheduled for mid-February next year. Analysts fear that the law and order situation may become…

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Jennifer Lawrence speaks out for Palestine

Desk Report: Like other film festivals this year, the 73rd edition of the San Sebastian International Film Festival also had a political focus. The festival, which began on September 19 in Spain, ended yesterday. It screened Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence’s new film ‘Die My Love’. Lawrence became the youngest actress to receive the festival’s highest honor, the Donostia Award. Jennifer Lawrence‘s opinion on the situation in Gaza was asked at a press conference. The actress clearly stated, ‘I am scared. It is tragic. What is happening in Gaza right now…

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Hajj costs are decreasing, minimum package is 467,000

Desk Report: The cost of performing the holy Hajj from Bangladesh next year (2026) is decreasing slightly. The proposed price of the lowest package for Hajj next year has been set at 4 lakh 67 thousand taka. The airfare is also decreasing by about 13 thousand taka compared to the previous year. The amount of health insurance is increasing. This information has been revealed by the Ministry of Religious Affairs. It is known that next year’s Hajj packages and guidelines will be announced at the Secretariat on Sunday afternoon. Ministry…

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Is it permissible to pray while wearing half-sleeved clothes?

Desk Report: Question: Many times, due to the heat, we pray wearing a half-sleeved shirt, a shirt or a T-shirt. Some people pray wearing a sando shirt, where the shoulders are exposed. Will it be pure if we pray in this condition? Mursalin Talukdar, Shariatpur Answer: Yes, one can pray wearing a half-sleeved shirt, shirt or T-shirt and it will be pure. There is no reason for not praying in this. The part of the body that is obligatory for men to cover during prayer is from below the navel…

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Habib’s ‘magic’ with Tajikistan’s Mehrengar

Desk Report: Coke Studio Bangla is back in rhythm. After being closed for more than a year, the third season of Coke Studio Bangla has started again with Hashim Mahmud’s song ‘Baji’. Then, ‘Long Distance Love’ sung by Ankan Kumar and Sheikh Mumtahina Mehjabin was released. This time, musician Habib Wahid is coming to Coke Studio. The song is titled ‘Jadu’. In it, Tajik singer Mehreniger Rustam will sing a part with Habib. The song will be released on Coke Studio Bangla YouTube channel today. A post on Coke Studio…

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Sheikh Hasina talks about bombing from helicopters

Desk Report: Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD) President Hasanul Haque Inu had advised then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to play the militant card with the protesters to suppress the anti-discrimination student movement. Sheikh Hasina had said that she would use drones to locate the protesters and bomb them from helicopters. These words were heard in the audio of Sheikh Hasina and Hasanul Haque Inu’s conversation with various people at the International Crimes Tribunal-1 on Wednesday. These audios were played after Tanvir Hasan Joha gave his statement to the tribunal in the…

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Dengue outbreak: Concerns grow but response remains routine

Desk Report: The Aedes mosquito-borne dengue virus has become a major public health concern in the country. Initially, its spread was mainly limited to urban areas, but in the last five years, it has spread more or less throughout the country. According to experts, the only way to reduce the number of patients and deaths is through effective prevention and proper management in the absence of an effective vaccine in the public domain worldwide. But although the disease is a serious public health concern, the government has not yet been…

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National Assembly elections: Seat sharing under discussion

Desk Report: The 13th National Assembly elections are scheduled to be held in mid-February next year. Ahead of the elections, the two major parties, BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami, have taken opposing positions on several issues, including the proportional representation (PR) system. The dispute has erupted on the streets as no solution has been reached at the negotiating table. Jamaat-e-Islami has already taken to the field with like-minded people to create pressure on five demands, including the PR system. However, analysts say that the reason behind the dispute and the program is…

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