Entertainment Desk Minister of Commerce Tofail Ahmed presented the CIP 2015 awards in 19 categories at a crest-giving ceremony at the Radisson hotel in Dhaka on Monday.
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‘Mission: Impossible’ composer to get honorary Oscar
Argentinian composer Lalo Schifrin, best known for his “Mission: Impossible” theme song, is to receive an honorary Oscar along with actress Cicely Tyson and publicist Marvin Levy, the Academy said Wednesday.
Netflix opens Toronto film festival
The Toronto International Film Festival launched on Thursday with a Netflix production — the first time any major movie showcase has opened on a release not intended for theaters.
Japan to test mini ‘space elevator’
A Japanese team working to develop a “space elevator” will conduct a first trial this month, blasting off a miniature version on satellites to test the technology.
UK mulls ban on sale of energy drinks to kids
Britain’s government launched a public consultation Thursday over plans to ban the sale of energy drinks to young people, as it grapples with some of Western Europe’s worst child obesity rates.
Russia’s ‘biggest Beatles fan’ dies in Saint Petersburg
A man nicknamed Russia’s “biggest Beatles fan” has died in Saint Petersburg at the age of 73 after failing to realise a long-held dream to create a temple to the British band’s music.
Dolly Parton to be honored in Grammy gala
Country legend Dolly Parton will be honored at a charity concert ahead of next year’s Grammy Awards, the Recording Academy, which administers the prize, announced Tuesday.
Folk king Abdul Alim’s 44th death anniversary today
Culture Desk Legendary folk singer Abdul Alim’s 44th death anniversary will be observed today in a befitting manner. Different cultural organisations of the country will chalk out various programmes in memory of the legendary singer.
Deadly ‘rat fever’ in flood-ravaged Indian state
“Rat fever” and other diseases have killed 14 people in the southern Indian state of Kerala after the worst floods in almost a century, authorities said Tuesday.
Dry weather sees huge numbers of birds flock to Sydney
With one of the hottest and driest years on record, many of Australia’s east coast birds are taking up residence in Sydney’s well maintained parklands.
Jesmine sings on father Abdul Jabbar’s commemorative programme
Cultural Correspondent August 30 marked the first death anniversary of powerful vocalist Abdul Jabbar. On the eve of this day his family members helped organise an elaborate commemorative programme. Magicians Federation of Bangladesh organised the programme at Music and Dance…
Remembering Uttam Kumar, the uncrowned king of Bengali cinema
Uttam Kumar was an Indian film actor, director, producer, singer, composer and playback singer who predominantly worked in Indian Cinema. Kumar is widely regarded as one of the most popular and beloved actors ever in India.
UAE postpones Da Vinci unveiling at Louvre Abu Dhabi
The UAE said Monday it had postponed the unveiling of the Louvre Abu Dhabi’s most prized acquisition — a painting attributed to Leonardo da Vinci, bought for a record $450 million.
With rising sea levels, Bangkok struggles to stay afloat
As Bangkok prepares to host climate- change talks, the sprawling city of more than 10 million is itself undersiege from the environment, with dire forecasts warning it could be partially submerged in just over a decade.
Inauguration of 3rd plant of Essential Drugs this month
Third plant of the country’s lone state-owned pharmaceutical manufacturer Essential Drugs Company Ltd (EDCL) is going to be launched in the last week of this month.
18th Asian Art Biennale begins
Entertainment Desk The “18th Asian Art Biennale Bangladesh 2018”, the largest fine arts festival in Asia, will begin at the National Art Gallery of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy (BSA) in the city yesterday.
Stars celebrate Queen Aretha at marathon funeral
Former presidents, stars and musical royalty paid joyous tribute to Aretha Franklin at her marathon funeral on Friday, leading her family and members of the public in bidding goodbye to America’s “Queen of Soul.” The formal part of the service…
Kapil Sharma’s new show to launch during Diwali
Kapil Sharma will soon be back on television. The actor is working on a comedy show for Sony TV that will launch around the festive time of Diwali. A source close to Kapil confirmed with indianexpress.com that he is gearing…
Safe poultry farming stressed for sound public health
Speakers at a discussion stressed the need for safe poultry farming to ensure sound public health.
Bees get hooked on harmful pesticide: study65
Bumblebees acquire a taste for food laced with a pesticide known to harm them, according to a study suggesting the chemicals pose an even greater threat to pollinators than previously thought.
Five-day-long theatre fest begins Sep 4
Entertainment Desk The Industrial Develop-ment Leasing Company of Bangladesh Limited (IDLC) is going to organize a five-day long theatre festival, “Let theatre be a source of Joy,” from 4 to 8 September, 2018, aiming to celebrate the heritage of theatre…
Cliff Richard releasing new album after privacy spat
Cliff Richard announced Wednesday he will release his first album of new material in 14 years, a month after the veteran British pop star won a landmark privacy case.
Safa admired for Eid projects
Entertainment Desk This Eid-ul-Azha became one of the lucky festivals for Safa Kabir. With several critic acclaimed dramas and tele-dramas, Safa Kabir, who started her career through television commercials, has proved that she is creating a stronghold in Bangladesh media…
Millions risk malnutrition as CO2 levels climb: study
Rising levels of carbon dioxide in the air threaten to sap wheat, rice, and other staple grains of valuable nutrients, raising the spectre of mass malnutrition, researchers warned Monday.
EDCL’s penicillin unit begins trial production next month
State-owned pharmaceutical manufacturer Essential Drugs Company Ltd (EDCL) will begin the trial production of penicillin unit from next month. “Of the project’s four unit, the penicillin unit would start its production on trial basis from next month in Gopalganj,” Health…
Dance recitals to the tune of Nazrul
Culture Desk Poet Asad Chowdhury presented the keynote paper at the event A commemoration programme has been held in honour of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam at the National Music and Dance Auditorium of Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in the capital…
Every time I came on screen, I broke my image: Dharmendra
Hindi cinema veteran Dharmendra says he never felt the trappings of any image and every time he took up a role, he gave the glimpse of a new actor in him to the audience.
18th Asian Art Biennale Bangladesh begins on Sept 1
The largest fine art festival in Asia titled “The 18th Asian Art Biennale Bangladesh-2018” will begin at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in the capital on September 1.
Homestead vegetables’ gardening meets nutrition of char people
More than eight lakh people living in riverine char areas are meeting nutrition and earning well through homestead vegetables’ gardening in five districts of greater Rangpur region.
Aussie scientists use gold-plated nanoparticles to detect cancer signals
A new diagnostic technique, using gold-plated nanoparticles, could make the detection of cancer much cheaper and faster, according to Australian scientists from the University of New South Wales (UNSW) who developed the method.