A potent combination of hunger, climate change and man-made conflicts are creating a “perfect storm”, the head of the UN’s food arm warned Tuesday in a call to action on World Food Day.
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New blood test can spare cancer patients chemotherapy
A simple new blood test being trialled across 40 hospitals in Australia and New Zealand could spare cancer patients from having to undergo unnecessary chemotherapy.
Why didn’t these women file FIR immediately: Bappi Lahiri
Veteran singer-composer Bappi Lahiri feels women should have shared their sexual harassment stories when they happened as he feels they would have got due justice for it.
Debi to get 18 halls in city
Cultural Correspondent The first film on prominent playwright Humayun Ahmed’s iconic character Misir Ali is set to hit theatres on October 19. It is expected that the film would be released on at least eighteen cinema halls in the capital…
Prof Momtazuddin Ahmed in critical condition
Cultural Correspondent Dramatist Professor Momtazuddin Ahmed has been admitted in ICU at a city hospital in critical condition. He was taken to Apollo Hospital on October 15 after his asthma got worse.
Rainfall saves transplanted Aman paddy in Rajshahi
The recent rainfall has become blessings for the farmers of transplanted Aman paddy in the region, particularly in its vast Barind tract, as they are now happy with their standing crop.
Climate change cited in dwindling of Puerto Rico insects
After bees and birds, insects and other arthropods have also suffered massive losses, a study from a Puerto Rico forest published on Monday showed, citing the impact of climate change.
Top US opera-company reaches deal with striking musicians
The show will go on again this week for one of America’s premier arts institutions after Lyric Opera of Chicago made a deal with its orchestra to end a week-long strike.
Never thought I will be a successful actor, star: Nawazuddin
Nawazuddin Siddiqui says while he studied theatre, the thought of becoming a “successful actor” or “star” never crossed his mind.
Emon, Airin to star in ‘Akash Mahal’
Entertainment Desk Popular actors Mamnun Hasan Emon and Airin Sultana will feature in the upcoming fantasy film titled ‘Akash Mahal,’ produced by Impress Telefilm Ltd.
China to launch first satellite for space-based gravitational wave detection next year
China plans to launch its first satellite to test the technologies of the space-based gravitational wave detection program “Tianqin” by the end of 2019.
Exhibition of stamps designed by child artists begins
Culture Desk Alliance Francaise de Dhaka (AFD) and Moonsez Art Academy have jointly organised the inaugural ceremony of the group painting exhibition, featuring the artworks by budding painters of Moonsez Art Academy titled “Daak-ticketey Dekhi Amar Desh”.
Reality dance show with artistes from Bangladesh, India
Culture Desk The show’s host Nabila with chief judge Ilias Kanchan and guest judge Akhi Alamgir A reality show on dancing competition will start from today on Nagorik TV.
Zahid Hasan joins film Saap Ludu
Cultural Correspondent Zahid Hasan has become the third and possibly the most iconic actor to enter the casting team of the film Saap Ludu.
Office Ergonomics,Occupational Therapy
“OT practitioners provide a wide range of work placec on sultative services, such as helping employers to comply with the requirements of the American with Disabilities Act, evaluating and modifying tool and equipment design, and determining and reducing injury risk…
150 farmers get livestock cards in Rajshahi
A total of 150 grassroots farmers were given livestock cards so that they can get their need-based services of boosting livestock through the best uses of the cards.
Shraddha to play a mother in Chhichhore?
Shraddha Kapoor is all set to star in Dangal fame director Nitesh Tiwari’s next Chhichhore along with Sushant Singh Rajput. This will be first time when Shraddha has agreed to play a mother on screen.
Sajid Khan steps away from ‘Housefull 4’
Bollywood director Sajid Khan has stepped down from the upcoming comedy “Housefull 4” after being accused of sexual harassment by a journalist and two actors.
Shakib’s new film ‘Ektu Prem Dorkar’
Entertainment Desk Shakib Khan’s upcoming film has been finally named “Ektu Prem Dorkar,” after changing the title twice. The film, directed by Shahin Sumon and produced by Shapla Media, was originally titled “Ektu Prem Dorkar Manoniyo Sarkar.”
Caribbean to test greenhouse-gas linked ocean acidity
Tourism and fishery-dependent Caribbean nations plan to test the acidity of the Caribbean Sea as a result of increased absorption of greenhouse gases, a senior regional official said Friday.
Pentagon grapples with obesity epidemic
About the high-tech military challenges from China and Russia, the Pentagon is facing a fast-growing national security threat that could be even trickier to tackle: America’s obesity crisis.
Deepika , Ranveer Singh head for dinner with his mom
Bollywood’s power couple, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, have been in the news recently for various things. Whether it is their upcoming projects, their holiday pictures or the news of them getting married in November.
Priyanka , Sonali Bendre spend time with Rishi Kapoor
Priyanka Chopra left for New York day before yesterday. The actress was in India as she was shooting for her upcoming film The Sky Is Pink. But now, she is back to NYC. Shonali Bendre is also in New York…
Dhaka Korean Film Festival begins
Entertainment Desk A 5-day film festival titled “Dhaka Korean Film Festival 2018”hosted by South Korean Embassy in Dhaka began at 4pm on Thursday at the Bangladesh National Museum.
Aman cultivation surpasses target in Narsingdi
Farmers of the district are expecting bumper yield of Aman paddy this year due to favorable weather and availability of agri inputs.
Bollywood director denies #MeToo claims
A prominent Bollywood director accused of sexual harassment denied the allegations Wednesday as he threatened to sue two fellow filmmakers for defamation over the case which has helped fuel India’s #MeToo movement.
Treatment support for mentally sick people stressed
Optimum treatment and necessary healthcare facilities for the mentally sick people are very vital to facilitate them to get back their normal life.
Shakib’s upcoming film fixed its title to ‘Ektu Prem Dorkar’
Entertainment Desk After changing the title twice, Shakib Khan’s upcoming film has been finally named “Ektu Prem Dorkar.” The film, directed by Shahin Sumon and produced by Shapla Media, was originally titled “Ektu Prem Dorkar Manoniyo Sarkar.” The name was…
Haldaa wins Grand Prix in Italy
Entertainment Desk Acclaimed Bangladeshi filmmaker Tauquir Ahmed’s “Haalda” won the Grand Prix at the Religion Today Film Festival.
BSMMU observes World Cerebral Palsy Day
The Institute of Paediatric Neurodisorder and Autism (IPNA) of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) recently observed the World Cerebral Palsy Day.