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…
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‘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…
Poets in Bangladesh celebrate World Festival of Poetry denouncing war
Culture Desk With a strong anti-war message poets across the globe celebrated a unique ‘World Festival of Poetry’ (WFP) on June 21 and 22. Renowned and budding poets in Dhaka joined hands with the world poetic fraternity in as many…
Monsoon poetry festival enthralls Rangpur audience
The Monsoon Poem Festival-2019 enthralled a huge audience at Shilpakala Academy auditorium in the city on Saturday night. ‘The Anjolika Sahittya Potra’, a local weekly literary magazine, organised the festival participated by writers, poets and lyricists belonging to different generations,…
Quick ways to stay fresh in summer
Life & Style Desk Summer’s about hot sticky afternoons and humid evenings that will have you desperate for a shower every 10 minutes! Not to mention greasy hair and oily skin. Here’s quick ways to stay fresh, keep the hair…
Hypertension: Food habit and lifestyle
Hypertension otherwise called high blood pressure, is a medicinal condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is persistently raised. Hypertension is a major problem in our society. It does not act directly as a killer disease but gradually…
Elton John to receive France’s top honour
Rock legend Elton John is to be awarded France’s highest civilian honour this week as he passes through Paris as part of his farewell tour, the French presidency said. The Legion d’Honneur award will be presented to the 72-year-old megastar…
Selim, Nasim to lead TV drama actors’ association
Culture Desk Shahiduzzaman Selim has been elected as the president and Ahsan Habib Nasim has been reelected as the general secretary in the elections for Obhinoy Shilpi Sangha. The election for the apex body of TV drama actors of the…
Shonibar Bikel and Iti, Tomari Dhaka take part in Leeds International Film Festival
Culture Desk Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s unreleased film Shonibar Bikel and Bangladesh’s first anthology film Iti, Tomari Dhaka will take part in the on-going Leeds International Film Festival (LIFF) in the UK. The festival started at London on June 20 and…
Virtual Facebook currency faces real-world resistance
If Facebook’s new cryptocurrency shouldresonate anywhere it should be India, where the social media giant has more than 300 million followers. Many Indians are shut out of banking and face punitive fees for simpletransactions, like transferring money to their loved…
Massive tree plantation stressed for adaption of climate change
Speakers at a programme stressed the need for massive tree plantation to reduce environmental degradation and adapt to adverse impacts of climate change for a safer planet. They expressed the view at the discussion organised by divisional office of the…
Int’l Theatre Festival begins at Shilpakala
Entertainment Desk The Bangladesh International Theatre Festival opened at the National Theatre Auditorium in Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy , an initiative of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs on Friday . Shilpakala Academy Director General Liaquat Ali Lucky, giving the welcome speech…
‘Ayub Bachchu square’ in Port City
Entertainment Desk The beautification programme in Chattogram was underway last year, after Ayub Bachchu’s death on October 18. Chittagong City Corporation Mayor AJM Nasir Uddin made the decision to dedicate a square to Ayub Bachchu, and erect a guitar statue…
Janhvi ,Ananya Panday snapped in Mumbai
Janhvi Kapoor made her debut in Bollywood last year in Dharma Productions’ Dhadak, while Ananya Panday entered the industry this year in Student Of The Year 2 under the same banner. Both these actresses are one film old, yet they…
Youths to provide jobs instead of looking for employment: Palak
State Minister for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Zunaid Ahmed Palak yesterday said youths of the country would be able to provide jobs to other people in the days to come as the government has undertaken various schemes so that…
Where bear greet you!
The magic of animal diversity will thrill you there! There are so many mysteries hide around us. Are you still in doubt about the headline above here? Then you can make plan for a quick visit at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib…
Marilyn Monroe statue in Hollywood stolen
A statue of Marilyn Monroe that sat atop an artwork in Hollywood that celebrates women in film has gone missing in what authorities are calling the “Marilyn caper of 2019.” The statue, which illustrates the legendary actress in her iconic…
Goethe Institut’s showcases Tasmiah Afrin Mou’s films
Culture Desk The highlight of the screening was the award-winning Bangladeshi short film, ‘Kobi Swamir Mrityur Por Amar Jobanbondi,’ which translates to, ‘The Statement After My Poet Husband’s Death,’ written and directed by Tasmiah. One 11-minute long short film, ‘Nayikar…
Shakib Khan announces his new films name
Entertainment Desk Dhallywood star Shakib Khan recently announced his upcoming film, “Moner Moto Manush Pailam Na.” The announcement came with the film’s launching ceremony at the capital’s Dhaka Club on Monday. Fans of the superstar have been complaining about the…