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Health experts have raised new concerns about the impact of social media on the mental and physical well-being of teenagers. Platforms such as TikTok and Instagram are causing a massive shift in eating habits among young people, especially girls. Experts say social media may not be the root cause of the condition, but it acts as a powerful trigger, pushing vulnerable people into behaviors that can lead to anorexia, bulimia and binge-eating disorders. "We no longer treat any eating disorder without addressing social media use," French dietitian and nutritionist Carole Copti told AFP. According to the data, people who...

James, the country's top band star, has been performing continuously on stages at home and abroad since the end of last year. In continuation of which, he is now rushing to the desert country of Qatar. He is going to perform at the 'Asian Mega Concert' organized there on the occasion of Eid. He is accompanied by several stars of the country on this tour. The concert will be held on June 7 at the Asian Town Amphitheater, Sanaiya, Qatar. There, popular actresses Bidya Sinha Mim, Yamin Haque Bobby, singer Bailey Afroz, Ripa, actors Ejaz, Arfan, dance master Yusuf Khan and many others will perform on the same stage with the famous Nagar Baul rock star James. The concert is being organized by The Royal Aqsa Restaurant, a Bangladeshi-owned business organization in Qatar. According to the organizers, the country's…

A wallet feature has been added to the TapTap app for sending money to expatriates. Money can be deposited in advance in the wallet if needed. Again, before sending that money to another country, the facility of converting it at a good exchange rate will be available. As a result, if there is no immediate need, it is possible to deposit money at a very good exchange rate. In case of urgent need, money can be exchanged immediately. But in the case of regular money transfers, the money senders send money within a specific time in the future. So the wallet facility will work for sending money later. There will be an opportunity to determine the best exchange rate. On the other hand, the amount can be set aside for sending large amounts of money. The app makers said that on financial transactions in the wallet…

The top opposition political parties, along with the students and the public, played an important role in the all-out resistance against Sheikh Hasina's dictatorship in the July 24th mass uprising. Although they were not at the forefront of the final movement to overthrow the government, the contribution of the main opposition party BNP and other opposition parties against the government's repression in the last decade and a half is undoubtedly evident; the opposition parties became allies of each other due to the experience of sacrifice and oppression in the long movement. Meanwhile, the NCP, a political party formed by student leaders with rich experience in the mass uprising, has emerged as an important factor in a short time. Political parties have recently started clarifying their respective positions in meetings with the National Consensus Commission formed on the issue of elections and the constitution. Not only about the next parliamentary elections; the country's…

Bangladesh started the third day with 291 runs for 7 wickets. From there, the Bangladesh team went into the lunch break with 404 runs for the loss of 8 wickets. The team has increased its lead beyond Dersh by crossing 400 runs. Bangladesh's lead is now 177 runs. Mehedi Hasan Miraj is at the crease on 76 and Tanjim Hasan Shakib is at the crease on 29 runs. The lunch break is underway. Bangladesh has crossed 400 runs, lead 177 runs with Miraj keeping the run wheel moving with Tanjim Shakib. It reached 400 in the 113th over. After 114 overs, Bangladesh's total is 404 runs for 8 wickets. The lead is 177 runs. Miraj is batting on 76 and Shakib Tanjim Shakib is batting on 29 runs. The pair broke with Taijul's departure Miraj-Taijul quickly…

Bangladeshi IT company Dream 71 Bangladesh Limited has been awarded the contract to develop a digital platform under the 'Renewable Lesotho: Access to Affordable and Renewable Energy' project, a joint initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Government of Lesotho. The domestic company participated in the international tender issued by UNDP in January. After being selected for the final review of the tender based on financial and technical proposals, Dream 71 signed a contract with UNDP. The project will start from April 2025 and will continue until April 2027. Under the project, Dream 71 will develop a secure and web-based digital platform that will provide e-tendering, data management, real-time monitoring and geo-spatial analysis services. Dream…

For months, Carlo Ancelotti has been rumored to be the next coach of the Brazilian national team. European media outlets even reported that the Italian coach had traveled all the way to London to finalize the contract. But at the last minute, the picture changed dramatically. Spanish daily Marca reported that Ancelotti had already informed the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) that he was no longer interested in taking over. Instead, he was considering a huge offer from Saudi Arabia. Brazilian football chief Edinaldo Rodriguez was almost certain that Ancelotti would leave Real Madrid and take over Brazil in June or August. But the CBF was shocked by the sudden U-turn. The Real Madrid president has been behind Ancelotti's decision...

Due to the slowdown in economic activity, 3 million new people in Bangladesh may fall into poverty this year. The World Bank has made this prediction using the international poverty line. In the 'Bangladesh Development Update' report published on Wednesday, the World Bank has feared a deterioration in the poverty situation. According to the World Bank, a person is considered extremely poor if his daily income is less than $ 2.15. In 2022, this rate was 5 percent in Bangladesh. The World Bank believes that the extreme poverty rate may increase to 9.3 percent in 2025. The World Bank fears that the nationally calculated poverty rate will increase. In 2022, the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics survey showed that the poverty rate in the country was…

As of last Saturday, 113,000 Rohingyas have entered Bangladesh from Myanmar's Rakhine state. Bangladesh and the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) have already jointly taken their fingerprints. With them, the total number of Rohingyas who have taken refuge in Bangladesh has reached at least 1.313 million. However, the government has not yet allowed the new Rohingyas to be identified through Irish. The UNHCR has written to Bangladesh to arrange housing for the new Rohingyas. Last week, they sent this letter to the Office of the Refugee, Relief and Repatriation Commissioner (RRRC). A responsible source confirmed this information to Samakal on Sunday night. The source said that in one and a half years from November 2023 to Saturday...

কুমিল্লার বরুড়া ও মুরাদনগরে বজ্রপাতে দুই স্কুলছাত্রসহ ৪ জনের মৃত্যু হয়েছে। এদের মধ্যে বরুড়ায় দুই স্কুল ছাত্র এবং মুরাদনগরে দুই কৃষকের মৃত্যু হয়। সোমবার দুপুরে এ ঘটনা ঘটে।  স্থানীয় সূত্রে জানা যায়, বরুড়া উপজেলার পয়ালগাছা গ্রামের মৃত খোকন মিয়ার ছেলে ফাহাদ হোসেন (১৩) এবং বিল্লাল হোসেন ছেলে মোহাম্মদ জিহাদ (১৪) দুপুরে হালকা বৃষ্টির মাঝে মাঠে ঘুড়ি উড়াতে ব্যস্ত ছিলেন। এ সময় হঠাৎ বজ্রপাত হলে দুই ছাত্র মারাত্মকভাবে আহত হন। স্থানীয়রা তাদের উদ্ধার করে হাসপাতালে নিয়ে গেলে চিকিৎসক তাদের মৃত ঘোষণা করেন। ওই দুই স্কুলছাত্র বরুড়ার উপজেলার বড়হরিপুর উচ্চ বিদ্যালয়ের ৬ষ্ঠ শ্রেণির ছাত্র ছিলেন। বরুড়া থানার ভারপ্রাপ্ত কর্মকর্তা (ওসি) নাজমুল হাসান…