Entertainment Desk Since its release on March 1, Bhuban Majhi has continued to enjoy a fair degree of success. The film already received a huge appreciation from the viewers in Europe, USA and Australia after it was screened in different…
Year: 2017
Hollywood mogul Weinstein fired after sex harassment claims
Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was fired from his film studio The Weinstein Company on Sunday following reports that he sexually harassed women over several decades. “In light of new information about misconduct by Harvey Weinstein that has emerged in the…
Aamir finally breaks silence on leaked Thugs of Hindostan pictures
Superstar Aamir Khan said he is upset that his and megastar Amitabh Bachchan’s looks from Thugs of Hindostan were leaked online. The 52-year-old star said it was disheartening for the team as they wanted to release the look officially in…
World Solar Challenge still “pushing the boundaries” in solar car industry
This weekend might mark the 30th anniversary since the first running of the world’s foremost solar car competition, the World Solar Challenge, but event organizers have made sure they are “still pushing boundaries” to ensure a future involving sustainable solar-powered…
Asia markets mixed but Shanghai reopens with a bang
Shanghai soared more than one percent Monday as Chinese trading floors reopened after a long break while other Asian markets were mixed following last week’s surprising fall in US jobs. Geopolitical concerns also returned on worries North Korea will test…
Japan scientists grow drugs in chicken eggs
– Japanese researchers have genetically engineered hens whose eggs contain drugs that can fight serious diseases including cancer, in a bid to dramatically reduce the cost of treatment, a report said Monday. If the scientists are able to safely produce…
2 held with 970 Yaba pills in Cox’s Bazar
Cox’s Bazar – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive arrested two people, including a woman, along with 970 pieces of Yaba tablets from Nayapara refugee camp area of Teknaf upazila on Sunday night.
Drug trader held with 5kg heroin in Rajshahi
Dhaka – Members of Rapid Action Battalion (Rab) in a drive arrested an alleged drug trader along with 5kg of heroin worth Tk five crore from Sarengour area of Godagari upazila on Sunday afternoon.
One killed in BSF firing along Kushtia border
Dhaka – A Bangladeshi national was allegedly shot to death by members of Indian Border Security Force (BSF) along Daulatpur border in Kushtia on Sunday night.The deceased was identified as Bulbul Hossian, 24, a resident of Jamalpur village in Daulatpur…
Man beaten dead by ‘police’ in Joypurhat
Dhaka- A man was beaten to death allegedly by police at Harunga village of Kalai upazila in Joypuhat early Monday.The deceased was identified as Saidur Rahman, son of Ashraf Ali, a resident of the village.Belayet Hossain, additional superintendent of Joypurhat…
Minor found dead in Manikganj
Dhaka – An eight-month-old minor girl was found dead in a pond at Baniyajhuri village of Ghior upazila in Manikganj on Monday morning.The deceased was identified as Taha Islam, daughter of Sohel Miah, a resident of Sheldhara village.
One held with 10 gold bars at Benapole
Dhaka – Customs intelligence arrested a suspected gold smuggler along with 10 pieces of gold bars worth abut TK 50 lakh from Benapole international check post on Monday morning.The arrestee was identified as Md Main Uddin, 26, son of Md…
Brazil set for changes in key World Cup game for Chile
Sao Paulo,(AP/UNB) – Brazil appears set on at least two changes in its starting lineup for the South American qualifying clash that could keep Chile out of the World Cup in Russia next year. Coach Tite used goalkeeper Ederson and…
2nd test: 15 wickets fall as Sri Lanka leads Pakistan by 254
Dubai, (AP/UNB) – Sri Lanka went to stumps with a 254-run lead over Pakistan after 15 wickets fell on a turbulent Day 3 of the second test.Sri Lanka bowled Pakistan out for 262 on Sunday but paid the price for…
Poland qualifies for World Cup; Denmark makes playoffs
Warsaw, (AP/UNB) – Poland secured its spot in next year’s World Cup in Russia with a 4-2 win over Montenegro on Sunday in European qualifying.Montenegro scored late goals through substitute Stefan Mugosa and Zarko Tomasevic to level at 2-2 and…
BNP lying about Rohingya issue: Quader
Dhaka, Oct 8 – Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader on Sunday alleged that BNP is lying about the Rohingya issue in a bid to rejuvenate its frustrated workers in the absence of its top leadership.
Justice Sinha under constant pressure to leave: BNP
Dhaka, Oct 8 – BNP on Sunday alleged that the government is constantly putting ‘pressure’ on Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha to leave the country in the name of treatment.
US, Turkey suspend bilateral non-immigrant visa services
Istanbul, Oct 9 (AP/UNB) — The U.S. said Sunday it was suspending non-immigrant visa services at its diplomatic facilities in Turkey following the arrest of a consulate employee, prompting Turkey to halt visa services in the U.S. The U.S. Embassy…
Depression in the Bay: Signal 3 continues for seaports
Dhaka, Oct 9 – The well-marked low over coastal areas of Bangladesh, West Bengal and adjoining northwest bay moved slightly north-northwestwards and intensified into a land depression.
Police cordon off ‘militant hideout’ in Jessore
Jessore, Oct 9 – Police cordoned off a house in Ghop Central Road area of the district town on early Monday suspecting it a militant hideout.
Weinstein sacked after sexual harassment claims
Harvey Weinstein, the film producer accused of sexually harassing female employees for nearly three decades, has been fired by the board of his company. The Weinstein Company directors said that “in light of new information about misconduct”, they had terminated…
Turkey, US suspend most visa services
Turkey and the US have become embroiled in a consular row, mutually suspending most visa services. The Turkish embassy in Washington said it needed to “reassess” the US government’s commitment to the security of the mission and personnel. A very…
Trump outlines demands for new Daca Dreamers deal
The White House has outlined measures, including funding for a controversial border wall, that US President Donald Trump insists should be part of any new deal on young undocumented immigrants. Mr Trump is also asking to speed up deportations and…
Deposit hydraulic horns to police in 15 days: HC
Dhaka – The High Court yesterday ordered owners and drivers of vehicles with hydraulic horns to deposit their horns to the police stations within 15 days. The HC also asked the police to destroy these horns.
Business leaders say: Assess VAT law’s impact
Dhaka – Business leaders and researchers on Sunday called for planned impact assessment of new value-added tax law by an independent and local research organisation to find its actual outcomes credible and acceptable to all. At view exchange meeting on…
Justice Sinha may move to his daughter in Australia
Dhaka – Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha, who went for one month leave, is likely to go to Australia anytime to stay with his elder daughter Suchana Sinha, according to sources.
Case on violation of varsity girl at Banani deferred
Dhaka – The Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal-2 of Dhaka on Sunday again deferred the hearing of witnesses in the case over the alleged rape of two university students at a hotel of Banani in the capital to October…
Crime reporting, photo journalism training ends at BAU
Mymensingh – The certificate awarding ceremony of the 8-day journalism training on ‘Crime Reporting and Photo Journalism’ was ended at Graduate Training Institute (GTI) of Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) in Mymensingh on Sunday.
EU leads way to better governance of the oceans
Malta: More than six billion euros committed by public and private actors to better manage our oceans at European Union-hosted conference in Malta. The European Commission has announced over €550 million of EU-funded initiatives to tackle global oceans challenges, at…
4 killed in B’baria road crash
Dhaka – Four people were killed and eight others injured in a road accident at Malihata on Dhaka-Sylhet highway in Sarail upazila on Sunday morning.The deceased were identified as Momin Miah, 40, a resident of Sadar upazila, Syed Uddin, 55,…