Entertainment Desk Taapsee Pannu’s last release Badla alongside Amitabh Bachchan received good reviews from one and all. The film definitely kept the audience engrossed till the end and that’s what worked well for its business at the box-office too. Now…
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Rishi Kapoor’s all praise for ‘Konttho’ trailer
Entertainment Desk The much-awaited trailer of Shiboprosad Mukherjee and Nandita Roy’s next, ‘Konttho’, is out. The film that had piqued the curiosity of the audience right since its poster was released, is receiving tons of appreciation post the trailer launch.…
Shah Rukh Khan turns rapper, urges fans to vote
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has joined the league of Bollywood stars who have been encouraging Indians to vote in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. SRK on Monday shared a special video urging the citizens of the nation to exercise…
3528 hectares land brought under jute cultivation in Manikganj
The Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) has brought a total of 3528 hectares of land under Jute cultivation in all seven upazilas in the district with a production target of 46,353 bales during the current season. Of the total, 2956…
Deer rescued in Laxmipur
Police rescued a deer from the Meghn river in Alexander area under Ramgati Upazila of the district today. Police said local people found the deer floating in river water. On information, they rescued the sick deer from the river this…
Jacqueline keen on starring in Varun’s Coolie No. 1?
David Dhawan is set to remake Coolie No.1 with Varun Dhawan and Sara Ali Khan playing the lead roles. This will be the first time Varun and Sara will be seen together in a film and the audience is rather…
Shahid to unveil his wax statue at the Madame Tussauds Singapore
Shahid Kapoor is all set to unveil his first wax statue at the Madame Tussauds Museum in Singapore. The star shared the good news with his fans on Twitter and wrote excitedly, “7 days from now, I will be unveiling…
Article 15 to be screened at the London Indian Film Festival
Ayushmann Khurrana just started shooting for Amar Kaushik’s Bala a few days back and yesterday, he announced his next film, Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan and today, another big news is out about the actor’s upcoming release, Article 15. Ayushmann’s investigative…
New Zealand unveils plan to go carbon neutral by 2050
New Zealand introduced legislation Wednesday to make the South Pacific nation carbon neutral by 2050, although greenhouse gas emissions from the economically vital agricultural sector will not have to meet the commitment. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said the bill would…
Khulna celebrates Tagore’s 158th birthday
People of Khulna today joined th nation to celebrate the 158th birth anniversary of Biswa Kobi Rabindranath Tagore with much enthusiasm. On the occasion Khulna district administration arranged a discussion, Rabindra Fair and Rabindra poem recitation program in the premises…
Loko Natyadal brings another drama by Buddhadeb Basu
Cultural Correspondent Loko Natyadal’s new drama ‘Aamra Tin Jon’ was premiered on April 30 at National Theatre Hall of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy, Segunbagicha in the city. The drama is based on a story by Buddhadeb Basu. Liaquat Ali Lucky has…
Newly identified Leonardo portrait on show in London
A 500-year-old sketch of a bearded man was on Thursday revealed to be one of only two surviving portraits of Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci made during his lifetime. The drawing, believed to have been made by an assistant, is…
Prof Anisuzzaman to get SAARC Literature Award
Culture Desk National Professor Anisuzzaman has been named as the recipient of SAARC Literature Award 2019. The award will be officially handed over on May 21 in Bhutan. The president of Bangla Academy has now become the fourth Bangladeshi to…
Shusmita Anis sings at mega event for Manna Dey
Culture Desk Today marks the one hundredth birth anniversary of legendary singer Manna Dey. Marking his mark centenary a mega event was organised in Kolkata, India yesterday. Bangladeshi singer Shusmita Anis was invited to perform in this programme. Along with…
Farmers asked to early harvest Boro paddy
Local office of Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) has issued a warning for early harvesting Boro paddy aiming to protect the leading food crop of the country from natural calamities. The DAE are disseminating warning messages through using miking in…
Weather change increases health risk to children
Health Desk Sudden change in weather pattern, burning sun, excessive sweating and dehydration are increasing health risks to children. As children are very vulnerable to weather change, a little fluctuation in temperature can cause several problems in their system leading…
Brazil’s ‘godmother of samba’ Beth Carvalho dies
Brazilian singer and “godmother of samba” Beth Carvalho died from sepsis in Rio de Janeiro on Tuesday, her publicist and hospital said. She was 72. “Our dear Beth Carvalho departed at 5:33 pm (2233 GMT) today surrounded by the love…
Alia Bhatt to begin shooting for Sadak 2 on May 15?
Alia Bhatt and Aditya Roy Kapur will be seen together in Mahesh Bhatt’s directorial venture Sadak 2. The film also stars Pooja Bhatt and Sanjay Dutt in crucial roles. The film is set to go on floors by mid of…
39,200 farmers get incentives for Aush farming in Rajshahi
A total of 39,200 farmers got incentives of seed and fertilizer for the cultivation of Aush paddy on 39,200 bigha of lands in all eight districts under Rajshahi division in the current season. According to the officials of Department of…
Ecuador to appeal Amazon oil exploration ruling
The Ecuadoran government announced it will appeal a ruling won by the country’s Waorani indigenous tribe that blocks oil companies’ entry onto ancestral Amazonian lands for exploration activities recently. The Ministry of Energy and Non-renewable Natural Resources said in a…
New full-length film on the ‘Middle Class’
Cultural Correspondent Maharat of a new film titled “Maddha Bitta” has been held. Tanvir Hasan will direct the film. He has previously worked for numerous TV productions. Present at the maharat were actors of the film and crew members including…
Salman announces the official release date of Dabangg 3
Entertainment Desk The wait is finally over, Bhaijaan Salman Khan has officially announced the release date of his next – Dabangg 3 today on his social media handle. Undoubtedly, one of the most awaited releases this year, Dabangg 3 is…
Jute cultivation continues in full swing in Rangpur region
The enthusiastic farmers are continuing cultivation of jute in full swing as seed sowing process of the crop is nearing completion in all five districts of Rangpur agriculture region. Officials of the Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) said a target…
North America driving global oil, gas pipeline ‘boom’
The global pace of new oil and gas pipeline onstruction has tripled in less than two decades, a multi-billion- dollar boom in infrastructure that experts warned Thursday could torpedo hopes for limiting global warming. In the first worldwide survey of…
Britney reassures fans over mental health
Pop princess Britney Spears took to Instagram Wednesday amid swirling rumors she was being held against her will in a mental facility, telling her 22 million followers: “All is well.” “Hi guys. Just checking in with all of you who…
Ankhi Alamgir, Shwapnil Shojib ready for German gig
Culture Desk To commemorate the new Bengali year Ankhi Alamgir is heading for Germany on an invitation of Desh Sangskritik Goshthi, Germany. The Gig is scheduled to be held on April 27 at the hall of fame of Frankfurt am…
‘Shonibar Bikel’ stars at Moscow film fest
Entertainment Desk Zahid Hasan has confirmed to reporters that he, Nusrat Imrose Tisha, and Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, director of the film “Shonibar Bikel”, are all in Moscow, Russia, to participate in the 41st Moscow International Film Festival. The stars left…
Internet users soar by 11 lakh in March
The number of country’s internet users increased by 11 lakh in a single month to reach 9.31 crore in March. Which is all-time highest, according to the latest statistics of Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC). Mobile phone-based connection has contributed…
Canada oil sands CO2 emissions hugely underestimated
Canada’s oil sands CO2 emissions are significantly higher than indicated by industry data collected using internationally recommended methods, according to a study published Tuesday. Environment Canada scientists flying over the region took atmospheric measurements and found CO2 emission intensities up…
Shah Rukh Khan turns rapper, urges fans to vote
Shah Rukh Khan turns rapper, urges fans to vote Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has joined the league of Bollywood stars who have been encouraging Indians to vote in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. SRK on Monday shared a special…