Entertainment Desk Popular face of the small screen Sayeed Babu has already acted in several movies. In last year’s Eid, he came into limelight acting in role of a villain in movie ‘Poramon-2’. Later, he concentrated to acting in big…
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Mahatma Gandhi Smriti Foundation organised discussion
Culture Desk Mahatma Gandhi Smriti Foundation recently organised a discussion and felicitation programme at Hotel Ornate, Bijoynagar in the city. Professor Dr Kamal Uddin Ahmed, Vice-Chancellor of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University was present as the chief guest at the award giving…
3 killed in Mymensingh road accident
Three people were killed as a lorry hit a truck on the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in Bhaluka upazila here early today. The deceased were identified as Taijul Islam, 30, the lorry driver, its helper Bablu Mia, 22, and fish trader Taher…
Shield yourself from heat stroke in heatwave
Heat stroke is the most serious form of heat injury in which the body temperature is elevated and is considered a medical emergency. It can be fatal if not promptly and properly treated. Heat stroke can kill or cause damage…
‘Fans are my love’
Entertainment Desk Once popular actress of Dhallywood Munmun said, “We need to make more films whatever the budget is.” She said this when asked about the current dismal scenario in the country’s film industry. Munmun said, “We must hold the…
Newly elected committee starts its journey
Culture Desk The 21-member newly elected executive committee of Actors’ Equity began its journey through a programme held at National Art Gallery Auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in the city on June 28. The programme, titled ‘Obhinoy Shilpi Sangher Abhishekh’,…
Live musical concert at ICCB on July 19
Entertainment DeskArtistes from Bangladesh and India to perform at the Noborattri Hall of International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB) in the capital on July 19. Jointly organized by ATN Events and Sunglow Entertainment, ‘Saregamapa’ reality show-famed Bangladeshi singer Nobel and popular…
Santhal Rebellion Day tomorrow
Habiganj Correspondent The historic Santhal Rebellion Day, commemorating the revolution of Santhan people against British rulers, would be observed here tomorrow through daylong programs. On this day in 1855, Santhals waged war against British rulers and Jamidars which lasted for…
‘Traditional silk sector to be revitalized’
Director General of Bangladesh Silk Development Board (BSDB) Abdul Hakim today said that the traditional silk sector will be revitalized through adopting a mega project. “We are now in a position of undertaking a Taka 300-crore mega project to regain…
Band ‘Bhanga Bangla’ on Sony Music
Entertainment Desk Los Angeles based Bangladeshi trap group Bhanga Bangla has become the first Bangladeshi band to strike a deal with Sony Music, one of the largest record labels in the world. The group announced the development through a post…
Curators preserving Moon mission’s legacy
Lying on a workshop counter that is closed to the public at the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum’s annex near Washington Dulles airport, Neil Armstrong’s gloves look almost as good as new. You can hardly tell they made a trip…
Roman-era shipwreck off Cyprus discovered
Researchers in Cyprus have discovered a Roman-era shipwreck off a popular beach resort, thought to be the first well-preserved discovery of its kind around the east Mediterranean island. The wreck and its cargo were discovered by divers off the eastern…
Sheryl Crow: Universal Studios fire destroyed all my master tapes
Sheryl Crow says the original tapes of albums including Tuesday Night Music Club and The Globe Sessions went up in flames in a fire at Universal Studios. The singer told the BBC “all her masters” were destroyed when an archive…
Meenalaap screened at Shilpakala Academy
Culture Desk Suborna Senjutee Tushee’s directorial debut ‘Meenalaap’ was screened on yesterday at the National Art Gallery Auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Segunbagicha in the city. Titas Dutta, Pramito Dutta, Vivek Kumar, Devas Dixit and others acted in the film.…
Man gets death sentence for killing college girl in Pirojpur
A local court here has awarded death sentence to a man for abducting and killing a college girl in Nesarabad Upazila of the district in 2009 yesterday. District judge of Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal Md Mijanur Rahman handed…
German record label releases Bangladeshi music video
Entertainment Desk Majestic Casual Records, a German record label known as a pioneer in the indie music world, released a Bangladeshi music video, titled Easier, on its official YouTube channel on June 20. The hyped music video has created a…
New bandwidth price from July 1
New price of internet bandwidth would be effective from July 1 as the posts and telecommunications division (PTD) has further reduced the price. At a meeting with Posts and Telecommunications Minister Mustafa Jabbar in the chair the decision was taken…
‘Govt to increase normal birth delivery services’
The government has taken steps to ensure normal birth delivery services in all community clinics across the country. “Normal birth delivery services are now available at some community clinics . . . we have taken initiatives to ensure such services…
‘Deepfakes’ pose conundrum for Facebook
Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg said Wednesday the leading social network is struggling to find ways to deal with “deepfake” videos which have the potential to deceive and manipulate users on a massive scale. Zuckerberg said Facebook is trying to…
Shakib Khan to produce four films
Entertainment Desk Dhallywood Superstar Shakib Khan is going to produce four films. Names of the films were announced at a signing event at the Zahir Raihan VIP Projection Hall of Bangladesh Film Development Corporation (BFDC) recently . ‘Veer’, ‘Fighter’, ‘Password…
Children’s book illustration exhibition at the British Council
Culture Desk The British Council Cultural Centre is bringing ‘Drawing Words’, the exhibition of children’s book illustration commissioned by the British Council and curated by the Waterstones UK Children’s Laureate, Lauren Child. The exhibition will be held at Dhaka and…
James to rock Europe
Entertainment Desk Nagar Baul James is set to rock his fans in Europe. On Tuesday, he flew to Sweden with his band to perform in a concert on Friday in the capital, Stockholm. On the same day, James will fly…
Gold Fair starts in Barishal
Barishal Correspondent A two day-long fair organised by National Board of Revenue for legalizing undisclosed gold and precious materials, starts at Hotel Grand Park of the city on Monday. Serniabad Sadik Abdullah, Barishal City Corporation Mayor, flying pigeons and festoons…
Katrina back in Mumbai
Katrina Kaif is one of the hottest Bollywood celebs. The actress enjoys a massive fan following and hence everything she does gathers momentum over the internet in no time. Her fans love to keep a tab on her whereabouts through…
Russian, North American astronauts to return to earth
The first crew to blast off to the International Space Station following a launch accident that deepened doubts over Russia’s space programme is set to return to earth Tuesday. NASA astronaut Anne McClain, veteran cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko of Roscosmos, and…
Fête de la Musique held in city
Culture Desk Alliance Fran aise de Dhaka celebrated ‘Fte de la Musique 2019’ with a series of musical performances in its La Galerie on June 21. Like every year, Alliance Franaise de Dhaka organised a number of musical concerts –…
Korean-Bangla cultural programme at DU
DU Correspondent With the participation of students of Hanseo University of South Korea and Dhaka University (DU), a cultural show titled “Korean-Bangla Cultural Programme-2019” was held today. BAC international and Unique International Language School in association with Dhaka University Central…
7 foods that stimulate hair growth
Life, style Desk Whether it’s hair loss, damage or length that you are trying to overcome or achieve, you need more than just shampoos or hair masks to nourish your hair from inside out. These seven foods will not only…
Depression affects cancer caregivers
Ashley Sumrall was an early career brain oncologist when she got a case that would stay with her for the rest of her career. Losing a patient is far from rare in her field: 90 percent of the people she…
Faria, Bappy to star in ‘Dhaka 2040’
Entertainment Desk Popular actors Nusraat Faria and Bappy will team up for film-maker Dipankar Dipon’s upcoming film, “Dhaka 2040.” The working title of the film is “Dhaka-2040” but it might be subject to change, according to a source. Nusraat and…