US retail giant Amazon has moved past hi-tech titans Apple and Google to become the world’s most valuable brand, a key survey showed Tuesday. The brand value of Amazon surged by 52 percent to $315 billion, global market research agency…
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Actor Babar’s leg surgically removed
Actor Babar’s leg surgically removed Culture Desk Popular film actor for negative roles Khalilur Rahman Babar is in serious condition at the Comfort Hospital, Green Road in the city. On June 9 due to spread of gangrene his left leg…
Musical inspired by Greek mythology wins at Tony Awards
A musical inspired by Greek mythology and a play about the conflict in Northern Ireland were the big winners Sunday at the Tony Awards, the highest honors in American theater. “Hadestown” was the big favorite of the 73rd annual awards…
CAT’s new drama on dark Soviet past
Cultural Correspondent Centre for Asian Theatre’s (CAT) new production ‘Stalin’ has been premiered at the National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Segunbagicha in the city. Two more back-to-back shows will be held today and tomorrow at 7pm . The…
Microsoft gives glimpse of new Xbox console
Microsoft on Sunday gave the world a first glimpse of a powerful next-generation Xbox gaming console that it aims to release late next year. Xbox head Phil Spencer pulled back the curtain on “Project Scarlett,” the creation of a successor…
1,670 families rehabilitated in the home of poor scheme
The government in its home for poor scheme has rehabilitated a total of 1,670 homeless families and widows of six upazilas of the district. The homes were constructed at a cost of Taka one lakh each as part of the…
1,670 families rehabilitated in the home of poor scheme
The government in its home for poor scheme has rehabilitated a total of 1,670 homeless families and widows of six upazilas of the district. The homes were constructed at a cost of Taka one lakh each as part of the…
Sara , Varun to start shooting Coolie No. 1
After Judwaa 2’s success at the box-office, David Dhawan is all set to make his third film with son Varun Dhawan. On Varun’s birthday, he announced that he will be seen in father’s Coolie No. 1 remake and will start…
Meghna Gulzar opens up about shooting with Deepika Padukone
After directing two successful thrillers, Talvar and Raazi, ace filmmaker Meghna Gulzar has now completed a biopic on acid attack survivor Laxmi Agarwal titled Chhapaak. Slated to release on January 10, 2020, the film stars Deepika Padukone as Malti and…
Kareena will begin work on Karan Johar’s Takht this year
Kareena Kapoor Khan’s next outing will be in Karan Johar’s Takht, a multi-starrer featuring Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh, Vicky Kaushal, Anil Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar and Janhvi Kapoor. The actress recently shared that the movie, which is set in the Mughal…
Target to produce 12.15 lakh tonnes jute in Rajshahi division
Officials and farmers are expecting better jute yield as the target of producing 12.15-lakh tonnes jute has been fixed in the region including its vast Barind tract this season. Currently, the farmers were seen taking care of the jute plants…
China warns tech giants after US Huawei ban
China warns tech giants after US Huawei ban The Chinese government convened top tech companies this week and warned them of consequences if they cut off technology sales to the country, US media reported on Saturday. The meeting followed US…
Queen honours ‘The Crown’ actress Olivia Colman
Oscar-winning actress Olivia Colman, who will play Queen Elizabeth II in “The Crown”, was honoured by the monarch on Saturday for her services to British drama. Colman, 45, was awarded the CBE by the sovereign to mark her 93rd birthday,…
Bharat continues to make big bucks at box-office
Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif’s crackling pair is back in Ali Abbas Zafar’s Bharat. The film also stars Disha Patani, Jackie Shroff and Tabu in crucial parts. Bharat released on Eid – that is June 5, Wednesday and received a…
Prabhu Deva confirms sequel of Rowdy Rathore
Currently, Bollywood has tons of sequels in the pipeline. We recently saw the release of Student Of The Year 2 and now, we have sequels like Coolie No. 1, Kick 2, Housefull 4 and Dabangg 3 lined up. With already…
Four films released on Eid day
Entertainment Desk On the occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr this year, four films were released across the country. Those are Password , The Director, Nolok and Abar Bosonto Password: Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan’s anticipated film “Password” is being screened at 180 theatres…
NASA to open International Space Station to tourists from 2020
NASA said Friday it will open up the International Space Station for tourism and other business ventures as of next year, as it seeks to financially disengage from the orbiting research lab. “NASA is opening the International Space Station to…
Legendary New Orleans blues pianist Dr. John dies
Dr. John, an American jazz musician who delighted New Orleans festival-goers for decades with his legendary piano riffs and unmistakable hoarse voice, died yesterday, his family said. The legendary blues pianist, whose real name was Malcolm John McRebennack,suffered a heart…
Recreational Eid atmosphere persists in Rangpur division
A recreational Eid atmosphere is persisting on the third day since the holy Eid-ul-Fitr day as thousands of people are rushing to the, entertainment and tourist spots for pleasure allover Rangpur division. The recreational, entertainment and tourist spots have been…
Tigers face off hosts England at CWC
Sports DeskHigh on confidence following their two contrasting but effective performance in the first two matches, Bangladesh will lock horns with tournament favourties and hosts England at the Cardiff today. The match starts at 3.30 PM (Bangladesh Standard Time). Bangladesh…
China conducts first sea-based space rocket launch
China launched a space rocket from sea for the first time yesterday, its space agency announced, the latest step in Beijing’s push to become a major space power. The Asian giant now spends more than Russia and Japan on its…
When to have thyroid test?
The thyroid gland is a butterfly shaped endocrine gland located at the front of the neck below Adam’s apple. It is basically responsible for the secretion of thyroid hormones which regulates body processes such as respiration, body temperature, pulsation, digestion…
Three three late legends to remember in Eid
Culture Desk Satellite channel NTV has arranged three separate programmes to honour the contributions of three recently demised musical icons. The programmes will be aired from the fifth day to the seventh day of Eid. The three musical artistes to…
Madonna says Harvey Weinstein ‘crossed boundaries’
Madonna is the latest star to accuse disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein of making unwanted sexual advances. Hollywood was rocked last year by allegations of sexual assault made against Weinstein, which he denies. The singer said Weinstein “crossed lines and…
Godzilla’ stomps its way to N. America box office win
The latest installment in the “Godzilla” film franchise stomped to the top of the North American box office in its opening weekend but failed to live up to monster-sized expectations, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations said Thursday. “Godzilla: King of the…
Lisbon nights: ‘Melting pot’ inspiring Madonna
In a neighbourhood bar on a cobbled square in Lisbon’s historic working-class Alfama district, an eclectic mix of punters pull up little wooden stools around a dozen intimately lit tables. On the walls hang guitars and an old piano stands…
Home for third gender people in Sherpur
District administration has allocated two acres of land for construction of a residential area for third gender people here. Deputy Commissioner of the district Anarkoli Mahbub said the housing for third gender people would be constructed at Andaria village of…
BD actress Anju Ghosh joins Modi’s BJP in West Bengal
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) inducted Bangladeshi actor Anju Ghosh into the party on Wednesday. Ghosh is known for her role in Beder Meye Josna (1989), the highest-grossing movie in the history of Bangladeshi films. Later, she moved to Kolkata…
Eid-ul-Fitr celebrated amid festivity
The holy Eid-ul-Fitr, one of the biggest religious festivals of Muslims, was celebrated yesterday across the country braving the heavy rainfall amid due religious fervor and zeal. Following the end of the holy Ramadan, the month of fasting and abstinence,…
Ranveer Singh shares 9 mini clips about ‘83
Ranveer Singh has been prepping hard for his role in Kabir Khan’s ’83. The film revolves around the historic win of the Indian Cricket Team at the World Cup in 1983. They were deemed as underdogs and still went on…